Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Dr Rhys Welnitschuk
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 A library of concise medical podcasts to help Medical students and other Health Profession students to quickly learn (and remember!) topics for their exams.

  1. MAY 4

    Anaphylaxis

    Anaphylaxis explained including anaphylaxis pathophysiology (immunologic vs non immunologic), clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes recognition of airway compromise, use of intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine), biphasic anaphylaxis, refractory anaphylaxis, and the immunology underlying type 1 hypersensitivity reactions.  PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/topics Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What is Anaphylaxis? 0:32 Anaphylaxis Pathophysiology 4:08 Anaphylaxis Causes 5:28 Anaphylaxis Symptoms 7:44 Anaphylaxis Diagnosis 8:32 Anaphylaxis Treatment LINK TO MNEMONICS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ References BMJ Best Practice (2025) Anaphylaxis – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/501British Society for Immunology (2021) Anaphylaxis. Available at: https://www.immunology.org/public-information/bitesized-immunology/immune-dysfunction/anaphylaxisRCEMLearning (2023) Anaphylaxis. Available at: https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/reference/anaphylaxis/Simons, F.E.R., Ardusso, L.R.F., Bilo, M.B., El-Gamal, Y.M., Ledford, D.K., Ring, J., Sanchez-Borges, M., Senna, G.E., Sheikh, A. and Thong, B.Y. (2018) World Allergy Organization anaphylaxis guidance 2018. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 141(2), pp. 419–420.e1. Available at: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)30571-2/fulltextTurner, P.J., Worm, M., Ansotegui, I.J. and El-Gamal, Y.M. (2024) IgE and non-IgE-mediated pathways in anaphylaxis. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12350582/Cardona, V., Ansotegui, I.J., Ebisawa, M., El-Gamal, Y., Fernandez Rivas, M., Fineman, S., Geller, M., Gonzalez-Estrada, A., Greenberger, P.A., Sanchez Borges, M., Senna, G., Sheikh, A. and Tanno, L.K. (2020) ‘World allergy organization anaphylaxis guidance 2020’, World Allergy Organization Journal, 13(10), p. 100472. doi:10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100472. Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

    12 min

  2. APR 23

    Hereditary Angioedema

    PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/rheumatology Consider subscribing on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Video Timestamps: 0:00 What is Hereditary Angioedema? 0:58 Causes of Angioedema 1:49 Hereditary Angioedema Pathophysiology 3:07 Hereditary Angioedema Types 4:41 Hereditary Angioedema Symptoms 6:29 Hereditary Angioedema Diagnosis 7:29 Hereditary Angioedema Treatment Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. References Patient.info (2023) Hereditary angio-oedema. Available at: https://patient.info/doctor/dermatology/hereditary-angio-oedemaBritish Society for Immunology (n.d.) Angioedema due to acquired C1 inhibitor deficiency. Available at: https://www.immunology.org/public-information/bitesized-immunology/immune-dysfunction/angioedema-due-acquired-c1-inhibitorHAE UK (n.d.) Diagnosis and investigations. HAE UK. Available at: https://www.haeuk.org/what-is-hae/diagnosis-and-investigations/American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2026) Immunomodulator medications. Available at: https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/drug-guide/immunomodulator-medicationsKnyaMed (n.d.) Angioedema vs edema. Available at: https://knyamed.com/blogs/difference-between/angioedema-vs-edemaDermNet (2025) Hereditary angioedema. DermNet NZ. Available at: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/hereditary-angioedemaBork, K., Wulff, K., Witzke, G., Machnig, T. and Hardt, J. (2020) ‘Treatment of patients with hereditary angioedema with the c.988A>G (p.Lys330Glu) variant in the plasminogen gene’, Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 15(1), p. 52. doi: 10.1186/s13023-020-1331-8.Dickeson, S.K., Kumar, S., Sun, M.F., Cheng, Q., Sclafani, S., Verhamme, I.M., Kenne, E., Müller-Esterl, W., Renné, T. and Gailani, D. (2022) ‘A mechanism for hereditary angioedema caused by a lysine 311–to–glutamic acid substitution in plasminogen’, Blood, 139(18), pp. 2816–2829. doi: 10.1182/blood.2021014167.Kozma, G.T., Gáll, Z., Hiripi, L., Bakk, E., Bodó, K., Varga, L. and Farkas, H. (2021) ‘Screening for plasminogen mutations in hereditary angioedema patients with normal C1-inhibitor levels’, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(6), p. 1162. doi: 10.3390/jcm10061162.Matafonov, A., Sun, M.F. and Gailani, D. (2022) ‘Bradykinin formation by mutant plasminogen’, Blood, 139(18), pp. 2732–2733. doi: 10.1182/blood.2022015967.Steinmüller-Magin, L., Wulff, K., Witzke, G., Bork, K. and Magerl, M. (2023) ‘Mutant plasminogen in hereditary angioedema is bypassing FXII/kallikrein to generate bradykinin’, Frontiers in Physiology, 13, p. 1090732. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1090732.Kaplan, A.P. (2019) ‘Hereditary angioedema: linking complement regulation to the coagulation system’, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 17(1), pp. 3–10. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6332742/

    10 min

  3. APR 13

    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia vs Prostate Cancer

    Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer explained looking at the key differences in each including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Includes Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia pathophysiology as well as epidemiology of both Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate cancer.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/urology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What are Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer?  0:44 Normal Prostate Anatomy 1:51 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Pathophysiology 2:46 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia vs Prostate Cancer Symptoms 4:10 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia vs Prostate Cancer Epidemiology  5:09 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia vs Prostate Cancer Diagnosis 8:17 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment 10:10 Prostate Cancer Treatment LINK TO MNEMONICS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ References BMJ Best Practice (2026) Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/208BMJ Best Practice (2026) Prostate cancer. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/254MSD Manual (2021) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/benign-prostate-disease/benign-prostatic-hyperplasiaMSD Manual (2025) Prostate cancer. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/oncology/genitourinary-cancers/prostate-cancerProstate Laser Center (2023) Prostate zones: what you should know. Prostate Laser Center. Available at: https://www.prostatelasercenter.com/blog/prostate-zones-what-you-should-know/Prostate Cancer UK (2025) PSA blood test. Prostate Cancer UK. Available at: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/prostate-tests/psa-blood-test Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.  #medicalmnemonic #medicalmnemonics #rhesusmedicine #studymedicine #studygram #medstudent #medicalschool

    13 min

  4. MAR 30

    Topical Steroid Potency

    A look at topical steroid potency (including a memory tool to remember them), including topical steroid preparations. We also cover topical steroid effects and topical steroid withdrawal, as well as fingertip units.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/dermatology Please consider leaving a 5* review & subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What do Topical Steroids do? 2:09 Topical Steroid Preparations 4:06 Fingertip Units Explained 4:45 Treatment Principles & Topical Steroid Withdrawal LINK TO MNEMONICS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.  #medicalmnemonic #medicalmnemonics #rhesusmedicine #studymedicine #studygram #medstudent #medicalschool

    6 min

  5. MAR 17

    Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)

    Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) explained, including pathophysiology and symptoms, as well as GCA diagnosis and treatment.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/rheumatology Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What is Giant Cell Arteritis? 0:46 Giant Cell Arteritis Pathophysiology 2:16 Giant Cell Arteritis Symptoms 3:45 Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis 4:33 Giant Cell Arteritis Treatment LINK TO MNEMONICS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ References BMJ Best Practice (2025) Giant cell arteritis – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/177Red Whale (2026) Giant cell arteritis. Red Whale. Available at: https://www.redwhale.co.uk/content/giant-cell-arteritis Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.  #medicalmnemonic #medicalmnemonics #rhesusmedicine #studymedicine #studygram #medstudent #medicalschool

    7 min

  6. MAR 9

    Axial Spondyloarthritis

    Axial Spondyloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis) explained, including the pathophysiology and most common clinical features, as well as Axial Spondyloarthritis diagnosis and treatment. Also includes diagnostic criteria.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/rheumatology Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What is Axial Spondyloarthritis? 0:54 Axial Spondyloarthritis Pathophysiology 2:29 Axial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms 4:09 Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis  6:03 Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment  LINK TO  MNEMONICS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ References BMJ Best Practice (2024) Axial spondyloarthritis – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/366National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (n.d.) What is axial spondyloarthritis? NASS. Available at: https://nass.co.uk/about-as/what-is-axialspa/MSD Manual Professional Edition (2024) Ankylosing spondylitis. MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/joint-disorders/ankylosing-spondylitis Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

    9 min

  7. FEB 16

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rheumatoid Arthritis explained, including pathophysiology and typical signs and symptoms (extra articular too!). We also look at rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis (with rheumatoid factor / Anti CCP) and medications such as DMARDs PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/rheumatology Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? 0:23 Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology  2:58 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms 5:16 Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis  7:02 Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment  LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ References MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Rheumatoid arthritis. MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/joint-disorders/rheumatoid-arthritisBMJ Best Practice (2025) Rheumatoid arthritis – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/105Firestein GS, Budd RC, Gabriel SE, McInnes IB, O’Dell JR. Kelly and Firestein’s Textbook of Rheumatology. 11th ed. Elsevier; 2021.McInnes IB, Schett G. The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. N Engl J Med. 2011;365:2205–2219.Smolen JS, Aletaha D, McInnes IB. Rheumatoid arthritis. Lancet. 2016;388:2023–2038.Abbas AK, Lichtman AH, Pillai S. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 10th ed. Elsevier; 2021.Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th ed. Elsevier; 2020. Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

    10 min

  8. JAN 28

    Acute Abdomen

    A structure to the acute abdomen and acute abdominal pain - what is acute abdomen, what are the causes of acute abdomen and the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain? Acute abdomen examination (causes by location) as well as history and acute abdomen signs and symptoms. We also take a look at how an acute abdomen is managed.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/general-surgery Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timestamps: 0:00 What is an acute abdomen?  0:23 Causes of acute abdomen / Causes of acute abdominal pain 2:40 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - Causes of acute abdomen by location  4:35 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - History 6:40 Acute abdomen physical exam / Acute abdominal pain physical exam 8:17 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - Labs and Imaging 10:01 Treatment of acute abdomen / Treatment of acute abdominal pain LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ Disclaimer: Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. References MSD Manuals Professional Edition (2025) Acute abdominal pain. Reviewed/Revised Jul 2024; Modified Jul 2024. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/acute-abdomen-and-surgical-gastroenterology/acute-abdominal-pain BMJ Best Practice (2025) Evaluation of acute abdomen. Last reviewed: 23 Dec 2025; Last updated: 22 Jul 2025. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/503 BMJ Best Practice (2025) Acute appendicitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Last reviewed: 27 Dec 2025; Last updated: 17 Apr 2025. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/290 BMJ Best Practice (2025) Imaging and investigations for abdominal pain. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/787/diagnosis-approach NICE Guidelines NG156 (2025) Abdominal aortic aneurysm: diagnosis and management. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng156/chapter/recommendations

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