Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

British Society for Rheumatology

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatology

Artificial Intelligence

Igg4-Related Disease

Machine Learning

Myositis

Diagnostic Imaging

Osteoporosis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Health Inequalities

NHS

Alan Turing Institute

Autoimmune Diseases

CT Scans

Bioplex 2200

Health Disparities

Rheumatology Services

Case Reports

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Dexa Scan

Explore rheumatological conditions with the clinical experts. This monthly podcast covers everything from disease presentation to diagnosis, treatment and management. Some months, real cases are used to bring the discussion to life.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	67	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessMedicine

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Latest Episodes

BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck

Dr Roz Benson, consultant rheumatologist talks to Dr Nicholas Aquilina, a rheumatology trainee from Malta, about an unusual cause of neck pain which left undiagnosed can have serious sequela.

Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the c... more

8 Apr 2026 • 27 min

Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

In this must listen to podcast, Dr Stephanie Gall talks with Dr Zoe McLaren & Dr Mel Sloan about all things menopause. Ranging from of a review of the physiology to how we correctly attribute symptoms related to menopause or underlying rheumatic dise... more

25 Mar 2026 • 39 min

Ep 53: Approaches to pregnancy in the rheumatology clinic

Aligning with International Women's Day, join host Jess Little in conversation with experts Dr Oseme Etomi & Dr Beth Goulden. This episode explores how to support women with inflammatory musculoskeletal (MSK) disease through pregnancy — from pre-conc... more

2 Mar 2026 • 41 min

Ep 52: IBD, Rheumatology and multispecialty MDTs

Dr Jenny Lemon speaks with Giulia Varnier, a paediatric rheumatology consultant and Loveday Jago, a paediatric gastroenterology consultant, to talk about the joined up working between the specialties. They share tips from running a combined clinic an... more

3 Feb 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Nick Aquilina

Rheumatology trainee

Malta (trainee at time of recording)

Episode: BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck

Zoe McLaren

Consultant rheumatologist with a specialist interest in lupus

Liverpool

Episode: Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Mel Sloan

Head of Long Term Conditions Research Group

Department of Public Health, Cambridge University & University of East Anglia

Episode: Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Giulia Varnier

Pediatric rheumatology consultant at the Children's Hospital

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Episode: Ep 52: IBD, Rheumatology and multispecialty MDTs

Loveday Jago

Pediatric gastroenterology consultant at the Children's Hospital

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Episode: Ep 52: IBD, Rheumatology and multispecialty MDTs

Professor Sinisa Savic

Consultant rheumatologist and clinical immunologist, lead investigator at the UK VEXUS Registry.

University of Leeds

Episode: Ep 51: Vasculitic rashes, Vacuoles and VEXAS

Dr. Raj Amarnani

Consultant in sport and exercise and musculoskeletal medicine

Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust

Episode: Ep 49: Exercise and musculoskeletal medicine in rheumatology

Dr. Fergus To

Rheumatologist from British Columbia specializing in myositis

Myositis Clinic in Vancouver

Episode: BONUS CASE: Myalgia, muscle weakness and statins

Nicola Heyer

IMT free trainee working at St. George's Hospital in London, pursuing a career in rheumatology

St. George's Hospital

Episode: BONUS CASE: A tricky case of chest pain that kept coming back

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings

Sound quality is often bad
Great podcast with lots of useful and interesting topics! But the sound quality varies a lot and is sometimes very bad…
Apple Podcasts
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rheum95
Swedena month ago
Highly recommend
Provides practical information on relevant rheumatology conditions. Enjoy the podcast with knowledge doctors and health care providers. Many thanks for everybody’s time and sharing to improve patient care.
Apple Podcasts
5
nxtrinh
United States2 years ago
Incredibly informative
An incredibly informative podcast, helping to improve my rheumatology knowledge.
Apple Podcasts
5
TobyB_
United Kingdom3 years ago

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Quality of content and depth of topics are consistently strong.

Highly informative and practical for clinicians and health care teams.

Listeners appreciate the clear case discussions and actionable insights.

Guests bring varied expertise, enriching the clinical perspective.

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Apple Podcasts	#143	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#235	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#143	Norway/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#157	Indonesia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#167	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#208	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

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BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck

Q: What are the key learning points from this case and how should clinicians apply them in practice?

Early rheumatology involvement and multidisciplinary discussion are crucial when encountering calcifications around the odontoid process and atypical neck pain; maintain a broad differential, recognize Crown-Den syndrome as a potential cause, and consider rapid treatment with corticosteroids and colchicine when appropriate, followed by rehabilitation.

Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Q: What are the key takeaways for improving menopause care in rheumatology?

Adopt proactive, multidisciplinary approaches; normalize menopause discussions in clinics; rely on up-to-date guidelines; support patients with education and tailored therapies, and ensure coordination with primary care and cancer teams where needed.

Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Q: What do you tell clinicians about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in this population?

HRT is not contraindicated in most rheumatic diseases when personalized risk assessment is done. Modern regimens (especially transdermal estradiol with appropriate progesterone coverage) can reduce vasomotor symptoms, protect bone health, and may improve pain and sleep, though decisions should consider cancer, thromboembolism, and cardiovascular risks, and involve shared decision-making with the patient.

Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Q: What does this look like in practice in rheumatology patients?

Menopause can mimic inflammatory conditions and disease flares, making attribution challenging. Women with rheumatic diseases often have overlapping symptomatology, and autoimmune diseases can emerge during menopause, requiring careful, nuanced assessment rather than assuming symptoms are solely hormonal or solely inflammatory.

Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic

Q: Could you start with the definition of menopause and perimenopause?

Menopause is a retrospective clinical definition marking the end of reproductive life, defined as 12 months without a period, caused by declining ovarian hormones. Perimenopause is a longer transition where hormones fluctuate, which can last many years and has variable ovulation and pregnancy potential.

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What is Talking Rheumatology Spotlight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on rheumatology with clinical experts exploring disease presentation, diagnosis, and management, often using real patient cases to illuminate complex conditions. Recent episodes highlight pregnancy in inflammatory MSK diseases, multispecialty MDTs for pediatric IBD, VEXAS syndrome, inclusion body myositis, and eye involvement in rheumatic diseases, among other timely topics. Noteworthy angles include interdisciplinary collaboration, biologics and personalized medicine, and practical guidance for clinicians balancing disease control with quality of life. Potential listeners—especially healthcare professionals, trainees, and researchers—will likely appreciate the practical case discussions, emphasis on multidisciplinary care... more

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1. Nick Aquilina
2. Zoe McLaren
3. Mel Sloan
4. Giulia Varnier
5. Loveday Jago
6. Professor Sinisa Savic
7. Dr. Raj Amarnani
8. Dr. Fergus To

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