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In this episode we discuss our experience working nights shifts; explore the impact of night shifts on health, as well as provide our top tips for surviving nights.
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At present, we are unfortunately witnessing the displacement of people from their home countries around the world. In this episode, we discuss the health challenges refugees and migrants face on their journey to a new country and on arrival to a new country.
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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and we had the privilege to discuss Sickle Cell with Tito the brains and advocate behind Her Sickled Journey. We discussed crisis, knowing your genotype, blood donation and so much more. It was very insightful to learn about the patient experience navigating life with Sickle Cell.
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The menopause is a physically and mentally challenging time for anyone experiencing it. This week we discuss the symptoms of menopause and it's impact on daily life. As well as, highlighting the different management options available which can be tailored to each individual with the support of a healthcare professional.
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We're back! Apologies that it's been quite a while but in the first episode of Season 4 we discuss what we've been up to - including junior doctor strikes. Thank you all for your patience and support, and a warm welcome to our new followers!
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Black Wednesday is upon us! In this season finale we reflect our experiences of FY1 and FY2, as well as share our top tips for new junior doctors starting work. Happy changeover and wishing all the new doctors the very best!
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This week we discuss our experience of officially graduating from Med School! Join us as we reflect on what the day meant to us.
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People use recreational substances for a wide variety of reasons, however substance misuse has long lasting negative physical and psychiatric implications. In this episode we discuss the desired effects and the negative effects of different recreational substances ranging from alcohol, to cocaine, to cannabis and more.
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Did you know, on average, men who are born and live in Westminster live 10 years longer than men who are born and live in Blackpool?! In this episode we discuss the health inequalities which exist within the UK and the factors which contribute to these inequalities. We also highlight how the cost of living crisis has compounded already existing health inequalities.
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To celebrate this Mother's Day, we are joined by Lorraine The Mummy Medic ! We discussed her journey into medicine and balancing motherhood with medical school studies. We were left in awe of Lorraine' story, determination and what an amazing mother she is - we know you will be inspired too.
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How well do you know your lower urinary tract symptoms? This week we're delve into men's health (ironically we were unaware of IWD this week). Join us as we discuss benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
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Feeling low, exhausted, burnt out and unmotivated?
Join us this week as we discuss mental health problems within the medical profession and the available resources to help doctors with mental health conditions.
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Join us this week as we have a candid conversation about money, salaries and address misconceptions about the pay of junior doctors.
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How many causes of abnormal uterine bleeding do you know?
Join us for this week’s episode where we discuss abnormal uterine bleeding and period poverty.
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Happy New Year ! We are happy to be back after a long break. Join us for some general chit chat as we discuss what we've been up to over the past six months.
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Failing an exam.
In our season finale we discuss exam stress and dealing with failure. It is difficult to put into words the emotions that come with failing an exam, but it is an important conversation we tried to have as transparently as possible. We hope this episode encourages anyone going through a resit that they are not alone and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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It's that time of the year where students are revising hard for exams! In this week's episode we reflect on and share our top exams tips which helped us through med school.
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Did you know Bowel Cancer is diagnosed every 15 minutes in the UK?
Join us this week as we address all things related to Bowel Cancer, including the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and two week wait referral criteria.
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The unfortunate news of the death of Richard Okorogheye and the recent inquest into the death of Evan Nathan Smith has really got us thinking about the management and treatment of patients with Sickle cell anaemia.
Join us this episode as we discuss about Sickle cell anaemia and living with Sickle cell.
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Join us this week as we discuss electives. Don’t worry, we know we’re still very much in a pandemic but reminiscing on travel and looking forward to travel keeps us going. We speak about planning an elective, staying in the UK, virtual electives and more !
Also the answers to the last episode's podcase on headaches are provided.
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