MedTalk Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Don’t miss the blast - approach to acute leukemia
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acute leukemia can present in unexpected ways — and it’s crucial to act fast. In this episode, Dr Kenny Tang (consultant haematologist) guides jun...
Through thick and thin (slices) - radiology training in Australia
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of radiology training in Australia, offering valuable insights for medical students and junior doctors interes...
Tiny patients, big changes - transition into paediatric training
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that exciting time of year when junior doctors across the country are ready to step into new roles and apply for specialty training positions. In...
IR emergencies: Flow fighters - approach to a bleeding patient
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a bleeding patient can be one of the most daunting situations for junior doctors due to the unpredictability, urgency and need for rapid inte...
IR emergencies: So the clot thickens - pulmonary embolism
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our series spotlighting interventional radiology (IR) emergencies! In this episode, we explore the dynamic realm of IR...
Clearing the fog - approach to chronic vision loss
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Transition to critical care senior resident
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Transitioning into becoming a medical registrar
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In the eye of the storm - fundamentals of ophthalmology
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The eye can be a particularly tricky speciality for junior doctors. This episode with consultant ophthalmologist A/Prof Hessom Razavi on Fundamentals...
Pain management part 2 - breakdown of the analgesic ladder
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pain remains one of the main reasons for medical consults. Listen to this second part of pain series with Dr Varun Desai (consultant anesthesiologist)...
It don’t hurt like it used to - approach to pain management
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Management of new onset or poorly controlled pain is a common after hours call. In this episode, Dr Varun Desai who is a consultant anaesthesiologist ...
Pipe dreams: Fluid assessment part two
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second segment of this episode, A/Prof Kairaitis provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of the bedside examination process. This insig...
Balancing the scales - fluid assessment part one
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regulation of body fluid balance is a key concept in all areas of medicine and assessment of fluid status is one of the most common examinations you w...
Faltering hearts - an approach to heart failure
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode in our cardiology series, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Gadeley again, as we explore a methodical approach to heart failure. Join us for th...
Too Fast Too Furious - Atrial Fibrillation
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a long hiatus, we are back with one of the most commonly encountered conditions in Medicine - atrial fibrillation (AF). It is estimated that mor...
Transition to Internship
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As many medical students are heading towards their final exams, the transition from medical student to a junior doctor is an interesting time – both...
Mental Health in Medicine
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health in medicine is a critical issue. Studies have consistently found higher rates of mental illness, particularly depression, anxiety and bu...
Normal Antenatal Care - Part Two
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to part two of the antenatal care series as Shannon interviews Dr Carly Roxburgh on her systematic approach, helping you provide well informed...
Normal Antenatal Care - Part One
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Antenatal care is essential to ensure the best quality of health for both mother and baby. Join Shannon as she interviews Dr. Carly Roxburgh who guide...
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss can be an alarming symptom, and early recognition and rapid assessment is vital. Join Mel as she interviews Professo...
Approach to Hearing Loss
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“No one is immune to hearing loss”. Hearing loss affects people of all ages and can be caused by numerous factors. In this episode, Mel interviews...
Ocular Trauma
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A highly sensitive organ, traumatic injuries to the eye can be incredibly serious. Deepaysh and A/Prof Hessom Razavi bring us another insightful ophth...
Preparing for OSCEs
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations or OSCEs can initially seem like a daunting experience, however the more you know what to expect and how to...
Myocardial Infarction
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A critical diagnosis, knowledge about MI and acute coronary syndrome is essential for all medical students and clinicians. Join Dr Katie perram as she...
The Primary Survey: An approach to the acutely ill trauma patient
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Hugh Mitenko walks us through a systematic approach to the immediate assessment of a critically ill patient
The Red Eye
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Acute red eye is a common presenting complaint with many important causes! Listen to A/Prof Razavi as he walks us through key diagnostic features and ...
Diabetic Retinopathy
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major microvascular complications of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. Work through this case presentation...
Hyperkalaemia
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back this week with Professor Boudville do discuss the other extreme of potassium imbalance - hyperkalaemia! You can find the full transcript w...
Hypokalaemia
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Work through a clinical presentation of hypokalaemia with Prof. Neil Boudville and learn about the physiology of potassium and a framework for approac...
MedTalk Introduction
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode Sneha and Shannon talk about how this podcast came about, what the format will be like and what we hope to achieve with t...