Humerus Hacks
Episodes
#69 - MET CALL: Under Pressure (Hypotension)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What's that? A new mini-series where we cover how to be helpful at MET calls and develop an approach to managing the deteriorating patient when you're...
# 68 - Macrodata Refinement (Part 2)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mammoth 2 part episode we try our hand at lumon-esque macrodata refinement - or as its otherwise known, interpretting blood tests. Tune in as ...
#67 - Macrodata Refinement (Part 1)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mammoth 2 part episode we try our hand at lumon-esque macrodata refinement - or as its otherwise known, interpretting blood tests. Tune in as ...
#66: Only 2% Shall Pass (Immune Organs: Part 2)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immune system? Who is she! But genuinely.. who.. is she? Dr Edward Roper is here dropping unmatched pathology knowledge and unparalleled insight into ...
#65: Only 2% Shall Pass (Immune Organs: Part 1)
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do starfish have corners? Do you think we can make immune organs interesting? There's no explanation to do this two parter justice. Dr Edward Roper, e...
#64: Periodically Absent (Part 2: MRKH)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fema...
#63: Periodically Absent (Part 1: Primary Amenorrhoea)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Humerus Hacks presents: The Mysterious Tale of the Missing Periods. Waiting for Aunt Flo for simply too long? Crimson wave never waved hello? Bloody M...
#62: To operate, or not to operate
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 - ...
#61: OCDo's & OCDon'ts
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OCD is often oversimplified and poorly understood. Dr Robbie Gillies, a real life psychiatrist joins us to dispel myths and misunderstandings about OC...
#60: You Tea Eye! (UTI)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
#59: There's Clots to Worry About (DVT/PE)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#58: 50 Shades of Chest Xray
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 x...
#57: How to HMO!
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sesh & Kesh chaotically chinwag about how (and honestly why) to junior doctor! We talk all things (and simultaneously, very little things) about HMO/r...
#56: Early Medical Abortion (EMA)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Chavy joins the podcast to talk about early medical abortion (EMA) otherwise known as medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) or medication abortio...
#55: Neurospicy! (ADHD)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 insig...
#54: Me, Myself & Migraines
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#53: Over the Borderline (Personality Disorder)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pers...
#52: Full of S****! (Constipation!)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 lea...
#51: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 2)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#50: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 1)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#49: WAP (Water Assessment Please)
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#48: Baby food!
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
#47: A Pinch of Salt
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 insi...
#46: That lady swallowed a baby!
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#45: Bloody Hell! It's Vascular Emergencies
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#44: How to FOAMed!
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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: less...
#43: Know Thy Thyroid
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 explor...
#42: And the Clot Thickens...
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode the Haem Dream Team talks platelet parties and the pathophysiology behind PEs. Tune in as Karen finds Karthik, our Haematology Registrar,...
#41: Oh my GORD!
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#40: Blood & Roses
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*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 ...
#39: PEN15
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jiasian "Dr Penis" Teh, official captain of the Pen15 Club aka Urology Registrar and Penis PhD Candidate, guests hosts this ~ exciting episode all ...
#38: Anti-Ds (ssri-ly!)
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#37: TB or not TB
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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) to...
#36: Palliative Care 101
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
#35: A Very Brief Overview of Cerebral Palsy
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
#34: Diabeetus - Sugar Sugar How You Get So High?
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#33: Red, Red Urine
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#32: Bananas are Potassi-Yum!
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#31: How To Intern 2.0 - We Finished!
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 educa...
#30: ECGeeze Louise!
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 itse...
#29: Pneumonia Pnemonics
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
#28: Upchuck Bub ft. Dr Jimmy
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 gastr...
#27: Baby, Wheeze Be Striding
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
#26: Anal Pathology Party with Friends!
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#25: How To Med School
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
#24: HACKLET - SHOCK!
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hacklet, Sarah and Karen learn how to assess shock super duper quickly with the help of their favourite practitioner, Dr Bridget!
#23: Critical Scare ft. Dr Bridget
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humerus Hack's we have the beautiful Dr Bridget back again to discuss interpreting blood gases, caring for the shocked patient and other...
#22: HACKLET - 4 H's and 4 T's Walk Into a Bar...
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our first ever HACKLET, this weeks Humerus Hacks is a whiz-bang episode through causes of cardiac arrest with Dr Marty the Magnificent!
#21: How To Intern ft. Dr Jimmy and Dr Bridget
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
#20: Fresh Prince of Bowel-Air
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
#19: Pancakereatitis
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#18: Neo Natal Juan Dice
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 neona...
#17: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis... of Awesome
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 awes...
#16: Glomer-You'll-Know-Nephritis
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humerus Hacks we discuss the ins and outs of glomerulonephritis, plus Pokemons, porcupines, and politics on trams!
#15: Gastro (We're Pooped)
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 bett...
#14: A sySTEMIc Approach to ACS
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#13: Sick AF - A Heart To Heart
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Humerus Hacks girls team up with special guest Dr Bridget to talk about ticklish atria, shocking rhythms and aggressive ECGs.
#12: Liver Lovers
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humerus Hacks, we talk about pate, Jessica Alba and why Sarah is soooo excited about emulsification.
#11: APO and the Alphabet!
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Humerus Hacks, we ladies cover curly lines, elemenopy, and the Danish eurodance group, Aqua.
#10: Murmurmurs
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
#9: Anemia (Sorry Vegans!)
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
#8: Cranial Nerves - Oh Oh Oh!
05 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up medical education with mnemonics and banter! This week - Cranial Nerve Examination!
#7: The ABCs of Hepatitis
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Congenital Heart Defects!
#6: Stroke Through Haircuts
22 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up med school with mnemonics and banter! This week - Stroke, with Guest Star Dr James!
#5: Congenital Heart Defects (or How to Impress Your Paediatric Cardiologist)
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Congenital Heart Defects!
#4: Pre-Eclampshia
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Pre-eclampsia!
#3: Inflammatory Bowel Di-What?
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - IBD!
#2: Sucks To Your Asthma
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Asthma!
#1: Heart On Drugs
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Cardiac Pharmacology!