Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine

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.

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.

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

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.

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore the clinical significance of calcium abnormalities.Why do even small changes in calcium matter? The discussion covers how calcium exists in the bloodstream, including the relationship between protein-bound and ionised calcium, and why measuring ionised calcium can sometimes be crucial.Clinical signs of hypercalcaemia are explored alongside the many potential underlying causes that should be considered. The episode also looks at hypocalcaemia and its differential diagnoses.A practical 12-minutre conversation designed to help veterinary professionals interpret calcium results with greater confidence.

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor in joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore the clinical approach to blood glucose.Where does glucose come from and how it is regulated? What are the causes of elevated blood glucose in dogs and cats - and how do we distinguish transient hyperglycaemia from persistent?Hypoglycaemia is also addressed , rounding out a practical, 12-minute conversation designed to support confident interpretation of biochemistry results in clinical practice.

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined once again by Dr Angela Gwynn for a practical discussion on cholesterol.This episode begins with a quick recap of bilirubin, including when to consider abdominal ultrasound in jaundiced patients - and what it might mean if bilirubin is normal despite clinical icterus.The focus then turns to cholesterol: it's physiology, why it matters and how to approach hypercholesterolaemia in practice. What are the common differentials in dogs? Which breeds are predisposed? And what should prompt further investigations?Low cholesterol is also explored, rounding out a 12-minute, clinical focused conversation to build confidence in interpreting biochemistry results.

In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, host Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gwynn to explore the fundamentals of bilirubin.What is bilirubin and how is it formed? How does it relate to jaundice? And what's the difference between pre-hepatic and post-hepatic cause of hyperbilirubinaemia?The conversation also covers bilirubin in urine - including what's normal (and what's not) in dogs and cats, helping to build confidence when interpreting biochemistry results in clinical practice/

ALT and ALP are two of the most commonly discussed liver enzymes on a biochemistry panel - but what do they actually represent?In this episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, Dan Batchelor in joined by Dr Angela Gwynn, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pathology at the time of recording, to talk through what ALT and ALP are, where they come from, and how to start interpreting changes in clinical practice.A short, relaxed conversation focused on biochemistry fundamentals, ideal for listening on a coffee break or commute.

Welcome to Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine.In this short introductory episode, host Dan Batchelor Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, shares the thinking behind the podcast, what you can expect from future episodes and how often new conversations will be released.Subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes

Albumin is one of the most commonly reported values on a biochemistry panel - but what actually is it, and why does it matter?In this first episode of Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine, Dan Batchelor is joined by Dr Angela Gywnn, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pathology at the time of recording. Together, they break down what albumin is, where is comes from, and how to stat interpreting changes in practice.A short relaxed conversation focused on biochemistry basics - perfect for a coffee break or commute.Topics covered: albumin, biochemistry, clinical pathology, interpretation of blood results.