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Z-MED focuses on current issues in medicine. Our medical education podcast is a practical guide for medical students and clinicians. Each episode is centered around real world case studies where experts discuss issues of diagnosis, clinical presentation and patient management with the purpose of helping medical stuents prepare for exams, and clinicans to stay connected to clinical practice.
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S3E10 Severe Acute Malnutrition - SAM
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we discuss Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)—a life-threatening condition affecting many children in low-resource settings. Experts from University…
S3E9 Developmental Milestones
Send us Fan Mail Join us as Dr. Tedson Mwanza breaks down developmental milestones—what every healthcare worker should look for, when to be concerned, and how early detection can change a child’s…
S3E8 Cerebral Palsy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, to…
S3E7 Acute Diarrhoea
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, discusses Acute…
S3E6 Neonatal Sepsis
Send us Fan MailOur guest, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, a seasoned pediatrician, breaks down what every healthcare provider should know: How to recognize the early signs, common causes, and the importance of…
S3E6 Postpartum Depression
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Bell Nkonde, Senior Resident Medical Officer at Chilenje Level 1 Hospital, sheds light on a condition often hidden behind smiles—Postpartum Depression (PPD). Dr.…
S3E5 Postpartum Hemorrhage
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the critical topic of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Zambia and globally. Dr. Bell Nkonde, a Senior…
S3E4 Normal Labor & Delivery
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lackson Sakuyuba a Midwife and Nurse Tutor at Lusaka college of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON) talks about normal labor and delivery, a natural yet complex process…
S3E2 Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy- UTI
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Peter Musongole, a midwife and nurse lecturer at Lusaka College of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON), dives into a critical yet often overlooked topic—Urinary Tract…
Antenatal Care
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Masanje Silungwe, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, explores the importance of antenatal care and what it entails. He highlights how regular prenatal checkups help…
S3E1 Introducing Season 3
Send us Fan Mail This episode features Mary Kuyela and Dr. Mwansa Ketty Lubeya as they unveil what’s in store for Season 3 of the Z-MED podcast. They discuss key themes, upcoming topics, and the…
S2E7 S2E7 MgSO4
Send us Fan MailIn clinical obstetrics,Magnesium sulphate use is widespread . Dr. Shanzi explains the dosing, indications, when to increase dose and other protocals to consider when administering…
S2E8 S2E8 Obstetric Fistula
Send us Fan MailObstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. In this episode we discuss in details what causes obstetric fistulas and fistula foundation stories.
S2E5 S2E5 Oxytocin
Send us Fan MailOxytocin is one of the most commonly used medications in obstetrics and has been associated with claims of negligence in cases of adverse outcomes. Errors involving intravenous…
S2E6 S2E6 Infection prevention
Send us Fan MailInfection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in healthcare settings. In this episode we discuss of how infections spread, ways to prevent the spread of infections, and…
S2E3 S2E3 Resuscitation of the Newborn
Send us Fan MailResuscitation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the neonatal period. Fiona Mtawali a ML shares some points on the procedures involved when resuscitating.
S2E4 S2E4 Maternal Mortality
Send us Fan MailThe high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to quality health services and highlights the gap between rich and poor. The MMR in low…
S2 Season 2 Introduction
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 2 of Z-Med!Before we kick off with our medical education topics, we start off season 2 with a short introduction from a keen subscriber about his medical career, and…
S2E1 S2E1 Pre-eclampsia (part 1)
Send us Fan MailIn part 1 of our first episode this season, Mary Kuyela talks to Dr Aubrey Shanzi, a consultant obstetrician based in Lusaka.
S2E2 S2E2 Pre-eclampsia (part 2)
Send us Fan MailEpisode 2 in season 2, we continue with our expert, Dr Shanzi and his interesting discussion on pre-eclampsia.
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Z-MED has published 29 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Education.
Z-MED is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 33m.
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