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Welcome to the first episode of our series spotlighting interventional radiology (IR) emergencies! In this episode, we explore the dynamic realm of IR's role in managing pulmonary embolism and discuss the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in delivering optimal patient care. Learn with us as we go through a pulmonary embolism case and delve into how interventional radiology is shaping the future of pulmonary embolism management.

In this episode of MedTalk, Dr Razavi takes us through the evaluation and assessment of chronic vision loss. Chronic vision loss is an important and common presentation to GPs and hospital departments. We run through the thought process behind evaluating the cause of chronic vision loss and highlight the five most common causes of chronic vision loss. As part of this we also touch on ocular manifestations of drug toxicity which can be important in describing in hospitals and outpatient GP settings.

Critical care positions are some of the most coveted for junior doctors wanting to follow the critical care pathway into ED, ICU or anaesthetics. In this episode Dr Annie Huynh breaks down what the role actually involves, how to put your best foot forward and strategies on improving your application and skills to give yourself the best chance

We are approaching that time of the year where junior doctors across the country are stepping up to new roles – one of the most significant steps in the medical career is becoming a registrar which can be both exciting and terrifying. In this episode Dr Nikhil Kuchi provides a rare and important insight into what it is like being a medical registrar and invaluable tips and tricks to help make the transition smooth for you

The eye can be a particularly tricky speciality for junior doctors. This episode with consultant ophthalmologist A/Prof Hessom Razavi on Fundamentals of Ophthalmology will provide you with the perfect base to approach your next patient that presents with an ophthalmic condition and nail that consult.

Pain remains one of the main reasons for medical consults. Listen to this second part of pain series with Dr Varun Desai (consultant anesthesiologist) where he goes through the key components of the analgesic ladder and points of practice with each of them which can really help you in choosing the right analgesics for your patient