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  • MEM Cast

    Episode 315: Skin and connective tissue disease

    18/09/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode, we discuss key skin findings that can be clues to potential connective tissue disease. Conditions discussed include sarcoidosis, dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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    Episode 314: Intrinsic renal disease part 1

    11/09/2026 | 24 mins.
    In this episode of MEMcast, we explore intrinsic kidney disease, both as a distinct disorder and as part of the continuum. We discuss how to differentiate pre-renal, intrinsic and post-renal causes of AKI, the clinical features that should raise suspicion of intrinsic renal disease, and important clues.
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    Episode 313: Hyperparathyroidism part 2

    04/09/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode of MEMcast, we delve deeper into secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease, taking a practical approach to its investigation and management, including phosphate control, vitamin D therapy, calcimimetics and parathyroidectomy.

    We also explore the key differences between primary, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, and the biochemical and clinical features that help distinguish between them.
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    Episode 312: Secondary hyperparathyroidism part 1

    21/08/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode of MEMcast, we explore secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease, a common but sometimes challenging complication of CKD. We break down why PTH rises as kidney function declines, explore the relationship between calcium, phosphate, vitamin D and PTH, and discuss how to recognise, investigate and manage these abnormalities in clinical practice.
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    Episode 311: Approach to papilloedema

    14/08/2026 | 21 mins.
    Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, a neurology registrar is walking us through an approach to papilloedema
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A series of education podcasts for core medical trainees and medical students covering the whole curriculum for the MRCP exam.
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