Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine

S2E01: Neurology Without Fear: Approaching Seizures

In the first episode of Season Two of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined by one of our Neurology clinicians Stef Phillipps to introduce this season's focus on neurology. The episode explores why it's important to dispel "neuro-phobia" in clinical practice and discusses the approach to the seizure patient, including why the neurological examination matters and how to begin performing one confidently. The conversation covers what abnormal neurological findings may indicate, common causes of seizures and the difference between generalised and focal seizures. Idiopathic epilepsy is also discussed, alongside the initial diagnostic approach. The episode also touches on when MRI may be indicated and considerations for seizure management, recognising that treatment decisions are highly patient-specific.

S1E10: The Final Pieces: Globulin, Amylase, Lipase & CK

In the final episode of Season One of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore some of the remaining analytes commonly encountered on the biochemistry panel. The discussion begins with globulin, including causes of increased globulin and its association with inflammation and conditions such as Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). The episode also covers amylase and lipase, and their relevance, alongside Creatinine Kinase (CK). The final 12-minutes conversation rounds off Season One's practical journey through the biochemistry panel, helping build confidence in interpreting everyday laboratory results.

S1E09: Azotaemia - Pre, Post or Renal?

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore the interpretation of Urea and Creatinine. What do these values actually represent, and how should they be approached in clinical practice? The discussion focuses on azotaemia, breaking down the key differences between pre-renal, renal and post-renal causes, and how to begin narrowing these down. The episode also introduced SDMA and its role in the assessment of renal function. A practical 12-minute conversation designed to support confident interpretation of kidney-related biochemistry results.

S1E08: Electrolytes - Highs, Lows and Clinical Clues

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12-Minute Medicine host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore the clinical interpretation of electrolytes. Focusing on Sodium and Potassium, the discussion covers common causes of both high and low values and how these changes can present in clinical practice. What drives hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia? What are the key differentials for hyponatraemia and hypernatraemia, and how should these results be approached alongside chloride? This episode provides a practical overview of electrolyte imbalances, helping to build confidence when interpreting results

S1E07: Phosphorus - When High (or Low) Matters

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Wynn to discuss the role of phosphorus in the body and how to interpret abnormal results. What does phosphorus do physiologically and why might levels appear elevated on a biochemistry panel? The episode explores common causes of increased phosphorus, including artefactual changes such as haemolysis and postprandial samples, as well as pathological causes like kidney disease, soft tissue trauma, vitamin D toxicity and findings in young animals. The discussion also looks at causes of low phosphorus, including the effects of corticosteroids and hyperparathyroidism. A practical 12-minute conversation designed to support confident interpretation of biochemistry results in clinical practice.