Spoonful of Medicine
Spoonful of Medicine is a Paediatric Medical Podcast hosted by Dr Nim Aithal (Paediatric Advanced Trainee). We aim to help you improve your paediatric knowledge one spoonful at a time! With fortnightly episodes, and occasional mini-sodes, you'll be able to build your knowledge and feel more comfortable working with the little humans we care for. Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com. Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations. Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Episodes
In this episode of A Spoonful of Medicine, we chat with fellow Paediatric AT Dr Nicola Bobeldyk about eczema in children. We cover presentation, triggers, superinfection, and both acute and everyday management, sharing practical pearls to help you support families dealing with this common paediatric condition.
Links to guidelines used:
Eczema – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland
It's time to learn all about food allergies!! Nim is joined by fellow Paediatric AT (and proud EpiPen carrier) Dr Brandon Lo to unpack food allergies in children. This episode is jam-packed covering epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management (emergency and long term), and prevention. All the while, the duo shares practical insights for clinicians caring for kids with allergies.
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Australia needs more GPs, they are the true generalists, and are the cornerstone of our healthcare system. So, why aren't more people going into GP? Another Article episode, this time exploring the barriers that exist that prevent junior doctors and medical students from pursuing general practice.
Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc. Link to the article is available below:
Listen on to learn all about CMPI, a common condition that you will encounter no matter where you work in paediatrics. We go through what it is, how it presents, how to diagnose it and how it is managed. So what are you waiting for? Let's Mooooo-ve on to it!
Resources:
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Non-IgE mediated food allergy
Cow's milk protein (dairy) and soy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (AS...
This episode another Article Read. Many of the doctors working in the health system are what we call "Unaccredited Registrars", and the challenges they face can be tough. Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc about Unaccredited Registrars and how there needs to be a better way when it comes to training.
Link to the article is available below:
Listen along to learn about the updates to RSV vaccination as they pertain to pregnant people and babies. Find out who is eligible, how it works, why it is helpful and what the evidence is telling us (SPOILER: It is really beneficial!). This is a really handy episode for anyone involved in taking care of mums and bubs, or involved in counselling about the RSV vaccine.
References:
This episode is a little different from the others. With the recent protests by doctors in NSW, and the discussions about Medicare and the reimbursements for doctors, it seemed like an apt time to re-examine what the cost of being a doctor is. And, with workforce issues, pay, working conditions and non-doctor scope creep - is the price it takes to become a doctor indeed worth it anymore?
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This episode looks at something that’s commonly brought up in clinics and can feel deceptively simple yet confusing: short stature.
Join Nim as she discusses how to approach the assessment, when to suspect an underlying issue, and what investigations to consider.
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This episode tackles a trio of tricky but important conditions: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW).
They can look similar on paper, but are different entities, and require completely different management —so getting the diagnosis right and knowing what to do is crucial.
In this episode, we unpack:
- The pathophysiology of each condition
- Their commo...
In this episode we focus on BETA THALESSEMIA. We break down the presentation, genetics, pathophysiology and clinical presentation. We then explore the management and prognosis.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or someone interested in medical science, this episode provides key insights to gain a deeper understanding of this important condition.
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In the following 2 episodes we are taking a look at Thalassemias.
In this episode we focus on ALPHA THALESSEMIA. We break down the presentation, genetics, pathophysiology and clinical presentation. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious, this episode provides key insights into managing and understanding alpha thalassemia.
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Listen on as Nim discusses the topic of Infantile Spasms. Learn about what they are, why we get worried about them, how to work up a patient with IS and what the treatment and prognosis for those with it.
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After seeing an interesting case, Nim shares all she learnt about Tick Paralysis. She covers presentation, investigations, pathophysiology and management, and ties them all together with a clinical scenario!
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By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 3 of 3, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the preparation towards the RACP Short Case Clinical examination. We chat about ways we practiced individually and as a group, how to sharpen your examination skills, and what we did to help us get across the line
By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 2, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the lead up to the RACP Long Case Clinical examination. We chat about learning to do long cases, how to practice them effectively, and how to maximize your time in order to present them with finesse.
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By popular demand, in the first 3 episodes of the year we are revisiting the RACP Exam series. In Episode 1, join me and Dr Kriscara (now a Paediatric Renal Fellow) as we discuss how we approached the lead up to the RACP written examination. After listening to this episode, you will have a good idea on where to begin, how to make the most out of study group, and how to make sure your preparation is well planned.
In this episode, we’re focusing on Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. We discuss the science behind the condition, complications that arise, and treatment options that patients have. It is a high yield episode not to be missed!
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In this episode we are learning all about Osteogenesis Imperfecta—AKA "brittle bone disease." First, we explore its genetics and clinical features. Then, we’ll break down the management and prognosis. Tune in to get the scoop on this rare but interesting condition.
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In this episode, we break down the art of blood gas interpretation into 4 simple steps! So join in for a high yield and insightful chat into understanding the parameters on a gas and how to make sense of those tricky compensation patterns. By the end, you'll be decodin blood gases like a pro!
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In this episode, we explore neonatal scalp swellings including common causes like caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma, and cephalohematoma. Learn how to differentiate between these conditions, understand risk factors, and gain an understanding of their diagnosis and treatment. A high-yield episode not to be missed!
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