Quick Medical Review

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Parkinson's Disease — a neurodegenerative movement disorder from loss of nigral dopaminergic neurons. We cover motor and non-motor features, DaTscan, levodopa and other drugs, complications of therapy and Parkinson-plus syndromes. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Epilepsy — a tendency to recurrent unprovoked seizures. We cover seizure classification, EEG and MRI, drug choice by seizure type, key side effects, pregnancy and status epilepticus. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Liver Cancer — focusing on hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic disease. We cover risk factors including hepatitis B and C, AFP screening, BCLC staging, surgical options including Milan criteria for transplant, and first-line immunotherapy with atezolizumab-bevacizumab. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.Keywords: liver cancer, HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma, AFP, BCLC, Milan criteria, hepatitis, atezolizumabFollow us on social media for updates and more content:Twitter: https://x.com/QuickMedReviewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickmedicalreview/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090453442399Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quickmedicalreview/Thread: https://www.threads.net/@quickmedicalreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickmedicalreview

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Cushing's Syndrome — the clinical syndrome of prolonged glucocorticoid excess. We cover causes, clinical features, screening tests, ACTH-dependent versus independent disease, treatment and Nelson syndrome. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Inflammatory Bowel Disease — Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. We cover differences in distribution and histology, extraintestinal features, faecal calprotectin, Truelove and Witts criteria, induction and maintenance therapy and surveillance. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Tuberculosis — an airborne mycobacterial infection with pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms. We cover Ghon complex, reactivation, sputum and nucleic acid testing, RIPE therapy, drug side effects, latent infection and public health. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Chronic Heart Failure — a syndrome of impaired cardiac output classified by ejection fraction. We cover reduced and preserved ejection fraction, NT-proBNP, echocardiography, the four mortality-reducing drug classes, ivabradine, devices and drugs to avoid. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Giant Cell Arteritis — a rheumatological emergency. We cover the association with polymyalgia rheumatica, jaw claudication, irreversible vision loss, temporal artery biopsy, halo sign on ultrasound, high-dose steroid treatment, and the role of tocilizumab. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE.Keywords: giant cell arteritis, temporal arteritis, PMR, vision loss, temporal artery biopsy, tocilizumab, vasculitisFollow us on social media for updates and more content:Twitter: https://x.com/QuickMedReviewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickmedicalreview/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090453442399Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quickmedicalreview/Thread: https://www.threads.net/@quickmedicalreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickmedicalreview

Recognise acute kidney injury, assess its severity and decide when urgent escalation is needed.This detailed UK-focused webinar from Quick Medical Review supports GP trainees preparing for the MRCGP AKT.Covered in this episode:- Creatinine changes, urine output and AKI staging.- Pre-renal, intrinsic renal and post-renal causes.- Focused assessment, urinalysis and investigation choices.- Fluid assessment, medication review and prescribing cautions.- Complications, referral decisions and follow-up after recovery.Guidance referenced in the webinar: NICE NG148 and QS76.For professional educational revision, not individual medical advice. Guidance can change; check current national and local recommendations before clinical use. Narration uses an authorised AI-generated clone of Fahad’s voice.Quick Medical Review | AKT Revision

Recognise suspected acute coronary syndrome and organise the first safe actions without delaying referral.This detailed UK-focused Quick Medical Review webinar supports GP trainees preparing for the MRCGP AKT.Covered in this episode:- Typical and less typical presentations, and important differentials.- How symptoms and their timing affect the referral pathway.- Immediate assessment, ECG use and initial care.- Diagnostic limitations and common exam traps.- Secondary prevention and follow-up principles.Guidance referenced in the webinar: NICE CG95 and NG185.For professional educational revision, not individual medical advice. Guidance can change; check current national and local recommendations before clinical use. Narration uses an authorised AI-generated clone of Fahad’s voice.Quick Medical Review | AKT Revision