Welcome to Med On The Go With Dr. Oli! Breast cancer is one of the most common yet deadly cancers around, and it is a topic close to Dr. Oli's heart. Join us as we discuss the large range of benign and malignant lesions as well as understanding

Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

Sep 27th, 2021 30m 24s

Welcome to Med On The Go With Dr. Oli! Today we are discussing an important topic in the surgical discipline as well as popular exam fodder: pancreatitis. Listen along and let Dr. Oli give you the low down of acute and chronic pancreatitis and

Biliary cancers and pancreatic cancer

Sep 8th, 2021 21m 38s

As with any other part of the body, cancers can occur within the biliary tree; these can occur within the gallbladder and bile ducts, and sometimes cancers in the head of pancreas can be considered as part of this category because of the proxim

Surgical "bread and butter" 2b - choledocholithiasis, acute cholangitis, and gallstone ileus

Sep 1st, 2021 14m 22s

In today's episode, we continue the theme of gallbladder--today we will discuss what happens when the gallbladder issues spread to the common bile duct, affecting the entire biliary tree and surrounding organs. Listen along as Dr. Oli tells you

Surgical "bread and butter" topic 2 - Cholelithiasis and Acute Cholecystitis

Aug 25th, 2021 23m 8s

Another "bread and butter" area of general surgery is the gallbladder. Listen along as Dr. Oli tells you all about cholelithiasis and acute cholecystitis: what they are, how to make the diagnosis, and all the treatment options. Happy learning!

Surgical "bread and butter" 1b --Large Bowel Obstruction

Aug 18th, 2021 17m 26s

Continuing with our theme of the blocked pipe, we take a look at large bowel obstruction through a surgical perspective. Dr. Oli will also tell you how to distinguish the types of bowel obstruction from each other. Happy learning!Check out our

Surgical "bread and butter"--Small Bowel Obstruction

Aug 11th, 2021 16m 16s

Small bowel obstruction is one of the "bread and butter" topics related to surgery, so today Dr. Oli breaks it all down for you from a surgical perspective. We also discuss a different, functional kind of small bowel obstruction called paralyti

Surgical series 9 - Colorectal Cancer

Aug 4th, 2021 16m 52s

Welcome to Med On The Go! This week we discuss a very important topic that most certainly will be tested in exams--colorectal cancer. Let's get to know this topic well as it is the 4th most common cancer and the 2nd most common cause of cancer

Surgical series 8 - Colorectal Polyps and Familial Cancer Syndromes

Jul 28th, 2021 20m 42s

Today's episode is filled with very long words that are difficult to pronounce--but they are important exam words! Let Dr. Oli tell you all about colorectal polyps and what they have to do with various familial colon cancer syndromes. Happy lea

Surgical series 7 - Gastric Cancers

Jul 21st, 2021 17m 52s

Today's episode is about gastric cancers--listen along and let Dr. Oli tell you all about gastric carcinomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, and common conditions after gastric surgery. Lots to remember for exams! Happy learning.Please chec

Surgical series 6 - Peptic Ulcer Disease

Jul 15th, 2021 13m 26s

Today we take a look at peptic ulcer disease, as it applies to general surgery. Listen along as Dr. Oli tells you all about peptic ulcer disease--why it's important, how to diagnose it, and how to manage it. Happy learning!Please check out our

Surgery series 4 and 5 - Esophageal Perforation and Cancer

Jul 8th, 2021 18m 27s

In this episode we discuss a common surgical exam topic: the esophagus! Listen along as Dr. Oli tell you all about esophageal perforations and cancers: what they are, how they present, and what we can do about them. Happy Learning!Please check

Surgical series 3 - Hernias

Jun 30th, 2021 22m 5s

This week we explore one of the "bread and butter" topics of surgery that's sure to come up in exams: hernias! Follow Dr. Oli as we make our way from the top of the GIT to the bottom and discuss the variety of hernias that can occur. Happy lear

Surgical 2 post op care

May 31st, 2021 29m 46s

Let’s talk about the post-operative care of patients—take a walk with Dr. Oli down memory lane and learn all about post-op care!

Surgical series 1 preop care

Apr 29th, 2021 26m 40s

Hey welcome back to Med On The Go! We’re tackling my fav discipline: surgery!Visit us on Facebook! Facebook.com/drolimedonthego

Cardiology series 9 - Heart Failure

Oct 8th, 2020 26m 51s

This week we talk about... plumbing! Yes—when categorizing the various types of heart failure, plumbing is actually a great visual image to have! Join Dr. Oli I’m discussing the presentation, investigation, and treatment for congestive heart fa

Cardiology series 8 - Valves (the minor stuff!)

Oct 2nd, 2020 22m 46s

In the last episode we discussed valves in the left side of the heart, so this time we’re going to look at the right side! Learn all about tricuspid and pulmonary valvular diseases alongside Dr Oli. Don’t forget to check our Facebook page at ww

Cardiology series 7 - Valves (the major stuff!)

Sep 24th, 2020 37m 59s

Hey, Med On The Go with Dr Oli is back! And we dive straight into the most important valvular diseases—exam fodder! Tune in and start learning. Also checkout our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/drolimedonthego for more health-related articles

Cardiology series 6 - Pericarditis

Jun 9th, 2020 27m 37s

Today’s episode is like a four-for-one because when we explore the topic of pericarditis it’s almost impossible not to cover pericardial effusions, cardiac tamponade, and constrictive pericarditis. Lots of keywords that pop up during exams. So

Cardiology series 5 - Ventricular Arrhythmias

Jun 2nd, 2020 19m 28s

In this episode we cover a variety of arrhythmias that start within the ventricles of the heart as well as recap important principles in reading ECGs. Join Dr. Oli as we learn what are fatal rhythms in matters of the heart!

Cardiology series 4 - Arrhythmias Pt1

Apr 15th, 2020 53m 18s

Matters of the heart... skips a beat this week! Come listen and learn all about arrhythmias with Dr. Oli!

Soecial episode: Face Masks 101b

Apr 2nd, 2020 16m 35s

Now that we know about the different types of face masks, find out who really needs them, when to wear them, and how to wear them!

Special episode: Face Masks 101a

Mar 26th, 2020 21m 57s

The long-promised episode on face masks! Get the lowdown on what they are, the various functions they serve, and how to choose the right one for you.

Special episode: COVID-19 Update 2

Mar 12th, 2020 26m 7s

Newest updates regarding the novel coronavirus, safe practices, and travel tips in this anxious time.

Matters of the Heart: Cardiology 3

Feb 14th, 2020 29m 16s

Argh, the heart attack strikes! This week find out all about Acute Coronary Syndrome: what it is, how to diagnose it, what to investigate, and how to manage the situation. Happy learning!Check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/drolimedont