Episodes
Published 04/28/24
Published 09/18/23
Published 09/06/23
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 learn about constipation and how to always be a four. 
Published 05/21/21
Published 05/21/21
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 out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them!  Disclaimer: Antibiotics is a complex and constantly changing topic that ranges across countries and contexts! This episode is a simplified beginner's guide only - don't forget to always check your local guidelines!
Published 12/17/20
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 out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them!  Disclaimer: Antibiotics is a complex and constantly changing topic that ranges across countries and contexts! This episode is a simplified beginner's guide only - don't forget to always check your local guidelines!
Published 12/17/20
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 humour! So, water you waiting for!?
Published 10/25/20
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 breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and baby KPIs! And remember, #fedisbest
Published 10/15/20
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 insipidus! This ep is peppered with mnemonics!
Published 08/25/20
Guest star Sabrina Lee joins us from Canada, in London, for this international ep on pergnante…? peregant..? pregnancy! You’re due to push play as we journey through the antenatal, perinatal and postnatal period!
Published 07/27/20
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 stumped by diabetic feet, ischaemic limbs and aortic aneurysms. Witness Dale try in vein to justify the liberal use of Tazocin and hear Callum attempt to unblock the path to finding the elusive pedal pulse.
Published 07/12/20
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: lessons learned, limitations and Leeds! Tune in to hear about the brilliant work of Medisense and how to create or be involved in the Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) world!  (Ps: apologies for the intermittent clipping in this ep, the downside of recording in a hosp!)
Published 07/04/20
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 exploring hypo and hyperthyroidism through a ...clubbing metaphor? Trust us on this one, it's a ride!
Published 01/20/20
This episode the Haem Dream Team talks platelet parties and the pathophysiology behind PEs. Tune in as Karen finds Karthik, our Haematology Registrar, at the blood bank to donate pints of their finest red before discussing the cheeky things our blood does. Listen varicose-ly, so it's not all in vein! 
Published 09/15/19
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 self-experimenting with H.pylori and Pink-Mix shots to the diagnosis, management and complications of this very common but very painful condition. Email us questions at [email protected]!
Published 07/23/19
*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 way out if you're not up to date in the land of GRRM! Special guest O&G Registrar Stella Italiano stars in this episode's delve into one of the most important topics in obstetrics and it's relevance to our very own Jon Snow. 
Published 05/19/19
Dr Jiasian "Dr Penis" Teh, official captain of the Pen15 Club aka Urology Registrar and Penis PhD Candidate, guests hosts this ~ exciting episode all about pEnIS EmERgEnCieS. Tune in to hear all the ups and downs of penile fractures, paraphimosis and priapism! 
Published 03/27/19
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 around these meds! Content warning for this one - we're talking openly and honestly about depression, anti-depressants, and side effects. 
Published 02/03/19
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) toux! Tune in and join us as we grapple with classification, pronunciation, and immunisation. 
Published 01/22/19
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 alleviating symptoms as well as how to have some tough discussions. Thanks to all our guest stars for this very exciting and important episode! Email us questions at [email protected] Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks  
Published 08/05/18
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 colleagues - we are supported this week by Don't Forget The Bubbles and their upcoming DFTB18 Conference in Melbourne! Check them out at www.dontforgetthebubbles.com  Email us questions at [email protected] Like our Facebook page 'Humerus Hacks' Follow us on Twitter @humerushacks
Published 07/15/18
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 the difference of type 1 and type 2, and let your heart go giddy up as we love mnemonics lots!   
Published 06/28/18