New Severe Headache
A case of cerebral venous thrombosis in a 55 year old man without risk factors. Discussion of clinical features, when to consider the diagnosis and current management.
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Accelerated Learning for Frontline Doctors Using the Tim Ferriss DiSSS Method
Learn how the DiSSS method by Tim Ferris can be applied to medicine for accelerated learning.
Atraumatic back pain
A case of spinal cord compression in a 56 year old man. Discussion of learning points about clinical examination.
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Accelerated Learning for Frontline Doctors Using the Tim Ferriss DiSSS Method
Pleural effusion
Summary of BTS 2023 guidelines on Investigation of the undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion.
Markers of Gestation
Summary of BHCG levels and fundal height in pregnancy and a link to a gestation calculator.
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Case of spinal cord compression. Gait disorders and quick neurological examination.
Chest pain in a 45 year old woman.
Case of an SCAD presenting in a 45 year old woman. Discussion of important aspects including hyperacute T waves on ECG and management of RV infarction.
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Case of an SCAD in a 45 year old woman. How to approach the child with prolonged fevers. Dr Smith's ECG blog.
Endocarditis
Infective Endocarditis: 2023 Duke‑ISCVID Quick Guide
COPD
NZ COPD 2025 guidelines. Key Recommendations for pharmacological management of COPD.