In this RCP Medicine podcast and BSR Talking Rheumatology podcast collaboration Dr Pip Watson and Dr Rik Patel discuss an interesting case of a patient presenting with headache to the acute take. Topics include tips on history and examination, an update on treatment including the use of tocilizumab and the role of fast-track pathways. Pip is a Rheumatology Consultant in Manchester, BSR Digital Learning Editor, and Talking Rheumatology host, Rick is a Rheumatology and Acute Medicine consultant in Manchester, working at one of the specialist centres for vasculitis.If you liked this check out related Talking Rheumatology spotlight episodes Episode 6 giant cell arteritisEpisode 14 polymyalgia rheumaticaBonus case non GCA headache ResourcesNICE GCA guideline https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/giant-cell-arteritis/BSR GCA guideline https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-abstract/59/3/e1/5714024?redirectedFrom=fulltextGCAPS paper https://ard.bmj.com/content/83/Suppl_1/1100.2RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
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Episode 90: Sustainability in the NHS
In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Mark Harber, nephrologist, and RCP sustainability advisor, is joined by Chris Gormley, Chief Sustainability Officer at NHS England, to explore the NHS’s groundbreaking journey toward net zero.Together, they discuss the origins of the NHS’s green strategy, the global health implications of climate change, and the ambitious targets set for 2040 and 2045. Chris shares insights into the NHS’s leadership on sustainability, the economic and health drivers behind the movement, and the practical steps being taken - from decarbonising the supply chain to rolling out solar energy across NHS estates.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in embedding sustainability into clinical practice, the importance of international collaboration, and how clinicians and staff can get involved through green plans and toolkits.ResourcesGreener NHS plan website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/Greener NHS – case studies https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/whats-already-happening/12 things we can do as individuals to become greenerRCP view on healthcare sustainability and climate changeCSH Courses Courses | Centre for Sustainable Healthcaree-learning for Health – Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)SusQI.org (step by step guide) Step-by-step guide | Centre for Sustainab (susqi.org)Greener NHS Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk)CSH Resource Library Resource library | Sustainable Healthcare Networks HubCSH Networks Networks | Sustainable Healthcare Networks HubRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
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Episode 89: Stroke neurorehabilitation
In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Dr Helen Banks, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Training Programme Director for Rehabilitation Northwest/Mersey, talks to Dr Ganesh Bavikatte, Consultant and Clinical Lead for Rehabilitation Medicine at The Walton Centre in Liverpool. They discuss disability after stroke and the role of specialist rehabilitation to help patients optimise their activity and independence. Their discussion describes the rehabilitation pathway, from acute and through to the community, and highlights medical issues that may arise along the way. Dr Ganesh Bavikatte has been a consultant and clinical lead at The Walton Centre NHS Trust and Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network since 2012. The Walton Centre is a Neuroscience Specialist NHS Trust, and the Cheshire and Mersey rehabilitation network has a pathway from hyperacute to community care for patients following severe injury, illness, and injuries, including those with stroke. ResourcesSpasticity in adults: management using botulinum toxin | National GuidelinesSpasticity in adults: management using botulinum toxin | RCPCheshire and Mersey rehabilitation network https://www.cmrehabnetwork.nhs.uk/RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
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Episode 88: Mycology Unmasked: What Every Clinician Should Know
In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Neil Stone, consultant in infectious diseases and microbiology at University College London Hospitals and associate professor at UCL, joins host Dr Rohan Mehra to explore the often overlooked and increasingly important field of clinical mycology.The conversation covers a wide spectrum of fungal infections—from diagnosing and managing invasive candidiasis to understanding the global emergence of Candida auris, and the clinical complexities of Cryptococcus and Aspergillus infections. Dr Stone also sheds light on dimorphic fungi, discussing their unique biology, geographical distribution, and the diagnostic challenges they present. Beyond individual pathogens, the episode emphasizes the broader environmental and global health implications of fungal disease, highlighting the need for a One Health approach.Whether you're a clinician, student, or simply curious about the fungal kingdom, this episode is rich with clinical insights, diagnostic tips, and global perspectives on one of medicine’s most challenging and evolving frontiers.ResourcesWHO Antifungals Report 2025 Antifungal agents in clinical and preclinical development: overview and analysisWHO Antifungal diagnostics report 2025 Landscape analysis of commercially available and pipeline in vitro diagnostics for fungal priority pathogensWHO Priority Fungal Pathogens list https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240060241IDSA Aspergillosis Guidelines 2016 https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/aspergillosis/Global Guideline for Candiasis 2025 Lancet 2025 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00749-7/fulltextRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
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Episode 87: Sickle cell
In this episode of RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Dale Seviar a Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is welcomed by Dr Rebecca Kuruvilla, a previous RCP clinical education fellow and an ST7 Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar. Together, they discuss the management of sickle cell disease using a hypothetical case study, providing valuable insights and practical tips for medical professionals. Sickle cell disease is one of the fastest growing genetic conditions that there is, and it's likely that many of you will be exposed to people living with sickle cell. This episode aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the condition, acute complications and management strategies.FundingThis episode was funded by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited. Vertex had the opportunity to suggest the topic of this episode only, with no further involvement in its creation and elaboration, and all views and opinions expressed by the presenter and guests are solely their own.Resources Sickle Cell Disease - RCEMLearningRCEM_BPG_Sickle-Cell-Disease_v3.2.pdfInherited anaemias: sickle cell and thalassaemia - ScienceDirect Overview | Sickle cell disease: managing acute painful episodes in hospital | Guidance | NICEManagement of Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell DiseaseHemolytic transfusion reactions in sickle cell disease: underappreciated and potentially fatal - PMCSickle cell disease (SCD) and stem cell transplant | Anthony NolanRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas
The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP.
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