Systematic approach to taking a good medical history, including example structure. Also includes key questions and information to ask, as well as generating a differential and management plan.

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Timestamps:
0:25 Before Beginning
1:16 History of Presenting Complaint
4:55 Review of Systems
6:28 Past Medical History
6:59 Drug History
7:46 Social History
8:08 Family History
8:27 Integrating Examination & Investigations
9:05 Diagnosis and Management

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References

1. OSCE Stop - “The Medical History”. Available at https://oscestop.education/history-taking/the-medical-history/
2. University College London (2015-2016) - "Guide to History Taking and Examination”. Available at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/sites/epidemiology-health-care/files/history-exam.pdf
3. Geeky Medics (2023) - “Presenting A History - OSCE Guide”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/presenting-a-history-osce-guide/
4. Oxford Medical Education (2016) - “History Taking - Overview”. Available at https://oxfordmedicaleducation.com/history/medical-general/
5. StatPearls - Jonathan R. Nichol; Joshua Henrina Sundjaja; Grant Nelson (2024) “Medical History”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534249/

Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD) explained, including common symptoms, risk factors and DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, as well as treatment options.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
0:56 Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms (Autism Symptoms)
4:04 Autism Spectrum Disorder Causes
5:16 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis (Autism Diagnostic Criteria)
7:18 Autism Spectrum Disorder Management (Autism Treatment)

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Autism spectrum disorder**”.** Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/379/
2. Sulkes, S, B MD - MSD Manual Pro (2024) “Autism Spectrum Disorder**”.** Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/pediatrics/learning-and-developmental-disorders/autism-spectrum-disorder#Diagnosis_v1104819

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) explained clearly, including most common obsessions and compulsions, possible causes, diagnostic criteria for OCD as well as OCD treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:24 What is OCD?
1:05 OCD Symptoms
2:08 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Causes
3:12 OCD Epidemiology
3:58 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diagnosis (OCD Diagnostic Criteria)

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/362
2. Katharine Anne Phillips, MD, Dan J. Stein, MD, PhD - MSD Manual Pro (2023) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-and-related-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd
3. Hannah Brock; Manassa Hany - StatPearls (2023) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553162/

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We take a look at Chlamydia, including the most common signs and symptoms, life cycle, diagnosis as well as treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:24 What is Chlamydia?
0:54 Chlamydia Life Cycle
1:42 Chlamydia Epidemiology
2:20 Chlamydia Symptoms
4:49 Chlamydia Diagnosis
5:27 Chlamydia Treatment

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Genital Tract Chlamydia Infection”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/52
2. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2024) - “Chlamydia - Uncomplicated Genital”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chlamydia-uncomplicated-genital/
3. Margaret R. Hammerschlag*,* MD, MSD Manual Pro Edition (2023) - “Chlamydia”. Available at Chlamydia - Infectious Diseases - MSD Manual Professional Edition (msdmanuals.com)

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The Chemotherapy Toxicity Man (Chemo Tox Man), is a memory tool used to easily remember the main dose limiting side effects of various chemotherapies.

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Video Timestamps:
0:28 The Chemo Tox Man

References

1. Diaz, G (2021) - GrepMed “Chemo Man”. Available at https://www.grepmed.com/images/13767/chemo-effects-toxicities-man-side
2. Busti, A (2019) - “anti-NEO PLASTIC man”. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6R1SOca8s

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Bulimia Nervosa explained, including differences between Bulimia and Anorexia, as well as Bulimia symptoms. Also includes Bulimia Nervosa diagnostic criteria and treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Bulimia Nervosa?
0:42 Bulimia Epidemiology
1:21 Bulimia Symptoms
3:55 Bulimia Diagnosis (Bulimia Nervosa DSM 5 Criteria)
4:54 Bulimia Treatment


References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2023) “Bulimia Nervosa”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/441
2. Di Evelyn Attia, MD, B. Timothy Walsh, MD - MSD Manual Pro (2023) “Bulimia Nervosa”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/it/professionale/disturbi-psichiatrici/disturbi-dell-alimentazione/bulimia-nervosa
3. Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D. (2012) “The Changing “Weightscape” of Bulimia Nervosa”. Available at https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12010147
4. Blas Garcia Garcia (2018) “Bilateral Parotid Sialadenosis Associated with Long-Standing Bulimia: A Case Report and Literature Review”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5878158/
5. The Bulimia Project “Bulimia Diagnostic Criteria”. Available at https://bulimia.com/bulimia-diagnostic-criteria/
6. Annelies E. van Eeden (2021) “Incidence, prevalence and mortality of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8500372/
7. Guillermo Firman (2020) “Diagnostic Criteria for Bulimia Nervosa (DSM-5)”. Available at https://medicalcriteria.com/web/bulimia/

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Anorexia Nervosa explained, looking particularly at Anorexia symptoms including criteria for diagnosis. Also includes Anorexia treatment and epidemiology.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Anorexia?
0:19 Who is affected by Anorexia?
1:22 Anorexia Symptoms
3:26 Anorexia Diagnosis
5:10 Anorexia Treatment

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) Anorexia Nervosa. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/440/
2. MSD Manual Pro (2022) Anorexia Nervosa. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/eating-disorders/anorexia-nervosa

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A systematic approach to the Upper Limb Neurological Examination, including key features of Upper vs Lower Motor Neuron lesions, as well as mnemonics and high yield points.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Preparation
0:53 Inspection
2:13 Tone
3:36 Power
6:22 Reflexes
8:13 Co-Ordination
9:15 Sensation
10:31 Concluding the Examination

References

1. Bargiela, D - Geeky Medics (2024) Upper Limb Neurological Examination. Available at https://geekymedics.com/upper-limb-neurological-examination/
2. TeachMeSurgery (2022) Upper and Lower Limb Neurological Examination. Available at https://teachmesurgery.com/examinations/neurological/peripheral-neurological/
3. Oxford Medical Education (2016) Neurological Examination. Available at https://oxfordmedicaleducation.com/clinical-examinations/neurological-examination/
4. Nickon, C - Life in The Fast Lane (2020) Myotomes and Differentiating Nerve Lesions. Available at https://litfl.com/myotomes-and-differentiating-nerve-lesions/

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