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| 19 May 2019 | #40: Blood & Roses | 00:44:28 | |
*Spoiler Alert!* We're talking Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) and it's very topical relevance to Game of Thrones! Tune in to the TTTT, but tune all the way out if you're not up to date in the land of GRRM! Special guest O&G Registrar Stella Italiano stars in this episode's delve into one of the most important topics in obstetrics and it's relevance to our very own Jon Snow. | |||
| 13 Jun 2017 | #27: Baby, Wheeze Be Striding | 00:52:04 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks Sarah is joined by guess-expert Tava to talk about causes of acute shortness of breath in kids! A special paediatric episode, wheeze be striding through allllll them common conditions.
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| 01 Apr 2018 | #32: Bananas are Potassi-Yum! | 00:20:07 | |
This week a sleep deprived Karen and Sarah give you a VERY BASIC guide on how to manage hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia on the wards - we cannot stress enough that this is NOT a comprehensive topic, okay!? Good. Now, enjoy!
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| 06 Sep 2023 | #54: Me, Myself & Migraines | 01:01:46 | |
Starry eyed? Feeling dizzy? Head pounding? Vision blinding? You might have a migraine! Or, just star struck by Callum and Karen's brand new episode on all things migraines. Immerse yourself in our aura as we probably cause all our listeners a headache. Oops. Shout out to Alex for editing and Bella for artwork! | |||
| 02 May 2017 | #25: How To Med School | 00:28:20 | |
This week Karen and Sarah share the secret tips and tricks they used to get through medical school, and are generally bemused at the fact that they got through it at all! Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks
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| 18 Sep 2023 | #55: Neurospicy! (ADHD) | 01:20:16 | |
Could this be our most requested ep yet?! Tune in as we hyperfocus on ADHD and break down this super topical topic! Dr Robbie Gillies shares his insights and knowledge and boy are we lucky to have him on the air. Heads up, this ep is made by and for clinicians and medical students with a focus on diagnostic criteria and a clinical lens. Shout out to Alex Dillon our brilliant producer! www.evallies.com.au | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | #59: There’s Clots to Worry About (DVT/PE) | 01:08:53 | |
Dig a Well('s score), PERC up your ears while we take your breath away chatting all things clots! Shockingly this is our most requested topic: DVT/PE. Jump in for the long haul but don't forget the compression tights! Cougulations! | |||
| 05 Aug 2018 | #36: Palliative Care 101 | 01:00:04 | |
This special episode is all about Palliative Care 101, featuring real life pall call experts! Tune in for a low-down on anti-emetics, aperients and alleviating symptoms as well as how to have some tough discussions. Thanks to all our guest stars for this very exciting and important episode! Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks
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| 29 Feb 2024 | #56: Early Medical Abortion (EMA) | 00:43:20 | |
Dr Chavy joins the podcast to talk about early medical abortion (EMA) otherwise known as medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) or medication abortion. We discuss stats, facts and figures, along with cultural and legal contexts. We give an overview of mifepristone and misoprostol. Note this podcast is for unofficial educational purposes and not for medical advice.
Resources - 1800 My Options https://www.1800myoptions.org.au/ - Children By Choice https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/ - Sexual Health Victoria - Family Planning Australia - AusCAPPS https://medcast.com.au/communities/auscapps
WHO 2021 Taft AJ, Shankar M, Black KI, Mazza D, Hussainy S, Lucke JC. Unintended and unwanted pregnancy in Australia: a cross-sectional, national random telephone survey of prevalence and outcomes. Med J Aust. 2018 Nov 5;209(9):407-408 Rowe, H., Holton, S., Kirkman, M., Bayly, C., Jordan, L., McNamee, K., McBain, J., Sinnott, V. and Fisher, J. (2016), Prevalence and distribution of unintended pregnancy: the Understanding Fertility Management in Australia National Survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40: 104-109 Mazza D, Burton G, Wilson S, Boulton E, Fairweather J, Black KI. Medical abortion. Aust J Gen Pract. 2020 Jun;49(6):324-330
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| 20 Jan 2020 | #43: Know Thy Thyroid | 01:15:05 | |
Special guest star Corrina, a junior doctor from London, co-hosts this episode all about the thyroid! Join us as we speed up your metabolism by exploring hypo and hyperthyroidism through a ...clubbing metaphor? Trust us on this one, it's a ride! | |||
| 22 Jan 2019 | #37: TB or not TB | 00:39:57 | |
Callum and Karen have a bant and a rant about all things tuborkulosis, from demon dogs to Moulin Rouge! If you've been feeling confused - man, (us) toux! Tune in and join us as we grapple with classification, pronunciation, and immunisation. | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | #47: A Pinch of Salt | 00:59:16 | |
Sarah, Callum and Karen jump on Zoom for a salty chat on all things sodium! Join us as we delve into hypOnatraemia, hypERnatraemia, even diabetes insipidus! This ep is peppered with mnemonics! | |||
| 26 Feb 2018 | #31: How To Intern 2.0 - We Finished! | 00:39:16 | |
Karen and Sarah are back with a rambling debrief on what was our intern year - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder whether this really is an educational podcast after all or just one big therapy session - enjoy the gals being back for 2018! Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 15 Oct 2020 | #48: Baby food! | 01:06:40 | |
Baby whisperer Dr Dan Dorevitch (D3) joins us to talk about the what, why, when and how of taking a neonatal feeding history! Tune in for all things breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and baby KPIs! And remember, #fedisbest | |||
| 04 Jul 2020 | #44: How to FOAMed! | 01:00:08 | |
We're back baby! Jonny Guckian, our Medisense hero, joins us for this ep of 'How to FOAMed!' We're talking all things creative medical education: lessons learned, limitations and Leeds! Tune in to hear about the brilliant work of Medisense and how to create or be involved in the Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) world! (Ps: apologies for the intermittent clipping in this ep, the downside of recording in a hosp!) | |||
| 15 Sep 2019 | #42: And the Clot Thickens... | 00:37:48 | |
This episode the Haem Dream Team talks platelet parties and the pathophysiology behind PEs. Tune in as Karen finds Karthik, our Haematology Registrar, at the blood bank to donate pints of their finest red before discussing the cheeky things our blood does. Listen varicose-ly, so it's not all in vein! | |||
| 16 May 2017 | #26: Anal Pathology Party with Friends! | 00:37:13 | |
This week Karen and Sarah are joined by a bunch of friends for a raucous ride through everyone's favourite part of the human anatomy, the anus! Come and join the party as we take informal education to the next level. Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | #57: How to HMO! | 01:12:28 | |
Sesh & Kesh chaotically chinwag about how (and honestly why) to junior doctor! We talk all things (and simultaneously, very little things) about HMO/regging and how to get through it. The best and the blurst of times! Tune in and zone out x | |||
| 15 Sep 2017 | #29: Pneumonia Pnemonics | 00:38:19 | |
On this weeks episode of Humerus Hacks, Karen and Sarah get on up that bronchial tree and into the nitty gritty alveoli of the pneumonias with their classic brand of pnemonics and pnuns!
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| 27 Mar 2019 | #39: PEN15 | 00:30:39 | |
Dr Jiasian "Dr Penis" Teh, official captain of the Pen15 Club aka Urology Registrar and Penis PhD Candidate, guests hosts this ~ exciting episode all about pEnIS EmERgEnCieS. Tune in to hear all the ups and downs of penile fractures, paraphimosis and priapism! | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | #50: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 1) | 00:45:29 | |
Welcome to our 50th (& 51st!) extravaganza all about our #1 most requested topic: ANTIBIOTICS! Join us on our most chaotic episode to date as we spew out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them! Disclaimer: Antibiotics is a complex and constantly changing topic that ranges across countries and contexts! This episode is a simplified beginner's guide only - don't forget to always check your local guidelines! | |||
| 23 Jul 2019 | #41: Oh my GORD! | 00:42:05 | |
Callum and Karen have a burning discussion about Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease a.k.a GORD! Join us as we regurgitate reflux-related facts - from self-experimenting with H.pylori and Pink-Mix shots to the diagnosis, management and complications of this very common but very painful condition. Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com! | |||
| 16 Nov 2024 | #62: To operate, or not to operate | 01:08:23 | |
POV: You're trying to decide if your patient is fit to go ahead with surgery, and you're about to call the anaesthetics team but you stop and think - "I wonder how they make that decision?". WELL DO WE HAVE NEWS FOR YOU! This week Alex is joined by consultant anaesthetist Dr. Lahiru Amaratunge, of the ABCs of Anaesthesia podcast, to take a deep dive into how much anaesthetists come to that decision, and how much they love morning coffee. Where to find more of Lahiru: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ABCsofAnaesthesia Website: https://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WSwYFcU95KBvAcozvWfWF?si=a8e752dfd9df42bd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/abcs-of-anaesthesia/id1565092843 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/?hl=en
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| 02 Jul 2024 | #58: 50 Shades of Chest Xray | 01:07:22 | |
What's black and white and read all over? You got it - chest xrays! Full transparency (boom) we're letting your imaginations take hold while we talk xrays sans any images. Who says you can't teach radiology via a podcast? Alex jumps from behind the scenes to right in front of the mic and it's a delight to have him on board! Tune in now! | |||
| 21 May 2021 | #52: Full of S****! (Constipation!) | 00:58:50 | |
Feeling stuck? Like you just can't let it out? Sit back and relax(ative) while we talk all things ~ poop. Tune in to episode number (fifty) two to learn about constipation and how to always be a four. | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | #64: Periodically Absent (Part 2: MRKH) | 00:29:03 | |
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) is not only tricky to spell, it's also more common than you think! MRKH syndrome affects around 1 in 4,500 female/AFAB folk. We are incredibly lucky to have guest host Lauren on the pod sharing expertise, hot tips, advocacy, and insider knowledge. Tune in! Key resources: https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/19/3-19/primary-amenorrhoea/ https://www.rch.org.au/rch_gynaecology/young-women-and-parents-and-carers/RCH_MRKH_information/ | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | #46: That lady swallowed a baby! | 01:17:43 | |
Guest star Sabrina Lee joins us from Canada, in London, for this international epon pergnante…? peregant..? PREGNANCY! You’re due to push play as we journey through the antenatal, perinatal and postnatal period! | |||
| 05 Oct 2017 | #30: ECGeeze Louise! | 00:52:14 | |
In Karen's favourite episode to date, Sarah takes us on a sunny joy ride - surfing the waves of ECGs and riding the highs and lows of life itself! Join us for the most bizarre, surreal yet surprisingly practical explanation of ECGs you will ever experience. Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 12 Jul 2020 | #45: Bloody Hell! It's Vascular Emergencies | 01:01:37 | |
Special guest Dale, a vascular surgery registrar joins Callum in this episode "Bloody Hell! It's Vascular Emergencies." Join us as we try not to get stumped by diabetic feet, ischaemic limbs and aortic aneurysms. Witness Dale try in vein to justify the liberal use of Tazocin and hear Callum attempt to unblock the path to finding the elusive pedal pulse. | |||
| 04 Aug 2017 | #28: Upchuck Bub ft. Dr Jimmy | 00:44:39 | |
This week guest star Dr Jimmy McGann spews up his knowledge on all things paediatric vomiting! Try not to get too squeamish as we explore paeds gastro issues and baby bellies! Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 28 Jun 2018 | #34: Diabeetus - Sugar Sugar How You Get So High? | 00:41:18 | |
Dr Jimmy is back in the Humerus Hacks studio again to sweeten up our day and teach us about diabetes! Join us on this delicious journey to learn about the difference of type 1 and type 2, and let your heart go giddy up as we love mnemonics lots!
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| 17 Dec 2020 | #51: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 2) | 00:40:25 | |
Welcome to our 50th (& 51st!) extravaganza all about our #1 most requested topic: ANTIBIOTICS! Join us on our most chaotic episode to date as we spew out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them! Disclaimer: Antibiotics is a complex and constantly changing topic that ranges across countries and contexts! This episode is a simplified beginner's guide only - don't forget to always check your local guidelines! | |||
| 10 May 2018 | #33: Red, Red Urine | 00:32:26 | |
Guest star Jiasian Teh drops the beat about eating too many beets... and gives us the low down on haematuria! We have a bloody good time and are red with excitement to share this brand spanking new ep! Tune in and hydrate! | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | #60: You Tea Eye! (UTI) | 01:05:06 | |
UTIs - who hasn't had one! Or... thinks they've had? We're talking all things UTIs, pyelonephritis, and all things that ...aren't quite UTIs. Chug some ural, fill your drink bottles, and get some good quality loo roll! Ps Scomo was not on our 2024 bingo card but here we are! Tune in and drink up! | |||
| 03 Feb 2019 | #38: Anti-Ds (ssri-ly!) | 00:59:21 | |
IRL psych reg Robbie joins in for this ep on anti-deps! We'll give an overview on depression, followed by a number of nifty mnemonics to get your head around these meds! Content warning for this one - we're talking openly and honestly about depression, anti-depressants, and side effects. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | #53: Over the Borderline (Personality Disorder) | 01:22:19 | |
Did we make a podcast on BPD just to quote Madonna? Almost definitely. We're back baby and Psych Reg Robbie is here to talk all things Borderline Personality Disorder. As a trigger warning, this ep does discuss mental health issues and delves into some difficult topics. This ep is focused for health students and clinicians, and for more resources here's an excellent headspace link: https://headspace.org.au/professionals-and-educators/health-professionals/resources/borderline-personality-disorder/ | |||
| 25 Oct 2020 | #49: WAP (Water Assessment Please) | 01:00:50 | |
Join Callum and Karen as we swim through all things fluids! Don’t sweat it, and just go with the flow as we discuss dry mucous membranes with some dry humour! So, water you waiting for!? | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | #63: Periodically Absent (Part 1: Primary Amenorrhoea) | 00:54:54 | |
Humerus Hacks presents: The Mysterious Tale of the Missing Periods. Waiting for Aunt Flo for simply too long? Crimson wave never waved hello? Bloody Mary simply never appeared? It's the time of the month to tune into our very special ep with very special guest star Lauren! Part 1 digs into an overview of primary amenorrhoea and keep your eyes peeled for part 2! Key reference with thanks: https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/19/3-19/primary-amenorrhoea/
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| 15 Jul 2018 | #35: A Very Brief Overview of Cerebral Palsy | 00:35:34 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks, Sarah teaches Karen a bit about Cerebral Palsy, and reflect on how useless we would be without our amazing Allied Health colleagues - we are supported this week by Don't Forget The Bubbles and their upcoming DFTB18 Conference in Melbourne! Check them out at www.dontforgetthebubbles.com Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | #61: OCDo's & OCDon'ts | 01:02:53 | |
OCD is often oversimplified and poorly understood. Dr Robbie Gillies, a real life psychiatrist joins us to dispel myths and misunderstandings about OCD. OCD is a disorder of fear and we break down what that means and the key aspects of management! Ps this episode is focused on medical students rather than medical advice for exam and study prep. For more info: https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/obsessive-compulsive-disorder | |||
| 14 Feb 2016 | #1: Heart On Drugs | 00:31:06 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Cardiac Pharmacology! | |||
| 22 Feb 2016 | #2: Sucks To Your Asthma | 00:30:26 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Asthma! | |||
| 29 Feb 2016 | #3: Inflammatory Bowel Di-What? | 00:30:06 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - IBD! | |||
| 07 Mar 2016 | #4: Pre-Eclampshia | 00:27:01 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Pre-eclampsia! | |||
| 14 Mar 2016 | #5: Congenital Heart Defects (or How to Impress Your Paediatric Cardiologist) | 00:41:48 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Congenital Heart Defects! | |||
| 22 Mar 2016 | #6: Stroke Through Haircuts | 01:12:08 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up med school with mnemonics and banter! This week - Stroke, with Guest Star Dr James! | |||
| 28 Mar 2016 | #7: The ABCs of Hepatitis | 00:33:42 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Congenital Heart Defects! | |||
| 05 Apr 2016 | #8: Cranial Nerves - Oh Oh Oh! | 00:34:47 | |
Final year medical students attempt to liven up medical education with mnemonics and banter! This week - Cranial Nerve Examination! | |||
| 18 Apr 2016 | #9: Anemia (Sorry Vegans!) | 00:37:50 | |
This week's episode of Humerus Hacks explores anemia and all that it mean-ias, as well as some medical puns - Listen now before its fo-late! Iron't you glad we made that pun? There will at least B12 more puns in the episode! | |||
| 25 Apr 2016 | #10: Murmurmurs | 00:32:40 | |
This week's episode of Humerus Hacks is on murmurs! Join us as we navigate the lubs, dubs and rubs of the heart – might even find a cheeky rap in this episode! | |||
| 03 May 2016 | #11: APO and the Alphabet! | 00:21:52 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks, we ladies cover curly lines, elemenopy, and the Danish eurodance group, Aqua. | |||
| 19 May 2016 | #12: Liver Lovers | 00:34:10 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks, we talk about pate, Jessica Alba and why Sarah is soooo excited about emulsification. | |||
| 25 May 2016 | #13: Sick AF - A Heart To Heart | 00:37:47 | |
This week the Humerus Hacks girls team up with special guest Dr Bridget to talk about ticklish atria, shocking rhythms and aggressive ECGs. | |||
| 06 Jun 2016 | #14: A sySTEMIc Approach to ACS | 00:29:57 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks, Dr Bridget is back! In a heart stopping episode about arterial traffic, when the beat trops and all things AMI. | |||
| 15 Jun 2016 | #15: Gastro (We're Pooped) | 00:40:58 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks we drop a new episode that we haven't been able to keep in - infectious diarrhoea! Viruses, bacteria, parasites - what better way to be turned off your dinner than learning all the ways it can destroy your gut? | |||
| 08 Jul 2016 | #16: Glomer-You'll-Know-Nephritis | 00:36:59 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks we discuss the ins and outs of glomerulonephritis, plus Pokemons, porcupines, and politics on trams! | |||
| 27 Jul 2016 | #17: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis... of Awesome | 00:36:50 | |
This week we have a guest host on Humerus Hacks, the wonderful Josh Back, who reminds us of the sweet terror of first year medical school and the awesomeness of the HPA axis! Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 16 Aug 2016 | #18: Neo Natal Juan Dice | 00:43:55 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks its Karen and Sarah AND Sarah! Dr Sarah Hosking that is! Teaching us everything you could possibly want to know about neonatal jaundice. Orange you glad you tuned it? I sure yam. | |||
| 28 Sep 2016 | #19: Pancakereatitis | 00:38:00 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks we talk about the pancreas, getting smashed and the fabulous Tituss Burgess. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be confused and then you'll see the light! | |||
| 18 Oct 2016 | #20: Fresh Prince of Bowel-Air | 00:36:06 | |
As you can tell from the episode title, this week the Humerus Hacks gals talk about Bowel Obstruction! Sarah and Karen are back in the same city and making more sense than ever. Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 06 Nov 2016 | #21: How To Intern ft. Dr Jimmy and Dr Bridget | 00:46:12 | |
This week on Humerus Hacks, Karen and Sarah have just graduated! Jimmy and Bridget are back on the show! Everything is very exciting! Now to get to the serious nitty gritty of just how to actually BE an intern, hmmm. Email us questions at humerushacks@gmail.com Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks | |||
| 04 Dec 2016 | #22: HACKLET - 4 H's and 4 T's Walk Into a Bar... | 00:09:31 | |
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| 12 Jan 2017 | #23: Critical Scare ft. Dr Bridget | 00:40:37 | |
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| 12 Apr 2017 | #24: HACKLET - SHOCK! | 00:09:23 | |
In this Hacklet, Sarah and Karen learn how to assess shock super duper quickly with the help of their favourite practitioner, Dr Bridget! | |||
