May 15, 2026
Anaphylaxis, necrotising fasciitis and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Open anaphylaxis first for airway and breathing compromise, then use necrotising fasciitis and pregnancy hypertension for escalation checks.
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May 14, 2026
Meningitis, apparent hypoxaemia and infant hip dysplasia
Open meningitis first for urgent recognition and lumbar puncture decisions, then use apparent hypoxaemia and DDH to sharpen diagnostic checks.
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Paediatric sepsis, knife crime and infective endocarditis
Start with paediatric sepsis before moving to knife injuries, febrile infants and prosthetic valve endocarditis decisions.
Read briefingApril 29, 2026
Severe combined immunodeficiency, measles and neuroscience funding
Persistent infant diarrhoea plus severe infections should raise severe combined immunodeficiency; measles communication and neuroscience funding also shape care.
Read briefingApril 19, 2026
Febrile infants, lumbar puncture and folate inhibitor antibiotics
Start with febrile neonates and selective lumbar puncture, then use folate inhibitors to sharpen antibiotic mechanism and resistance thinking.
Read briefingApril 18, 2026
IV amoxiclav, melanoma staging and dermatomyositis treatment choices
Begin with IV amoxiclav, then use melanoma staging and dermatomyositis trial data to see where treatment narrows, escalates, or stays uncertain.
Read briefingApril 12, 2026
Older adult delirium, head CT and cell wall antibiotics
Start with delirium in a quiet older patient, then tighten antibiotic choice by matching cell wall agents to organism, resistance and site.
Read briefingApril 7, 2026
Subdural haematoma, DKA, endocarditis and paediatric concussion
Start with the subdural haematoma case, then use DKA, endocarditis and concussion episodes to tighten today’s diagnostic checks and escalation decisions.
Read briefingApril 5, 2026
Delirium, falls, frailty and antibiotic basics
Start with the geriatric ED update, then use the antibiotic refresher to tighten reasoning on delirium screening, falls, Gram status and resistance.
Read briefingApril 2, 2026
Choking, diabetic foot infection and oral white patches
Start with choking, then tackle diabetic foot infection and oral white patches that need more than reassurance, plus practical listens on climate, AI support, and feedback.
Read briefingMarch 30, 2026
Pulmonary embolism, microbiology calls and sexual assault care
A practical round-up on pulmonary embolism, infection escalation, sexual assault care, and the bedside checks that should happen before scans, referrals, or broader treatment.
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