Z-MED
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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Severe Acute Malnutrition - SAM
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In 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 Teaching Hospital (UTH), including a pediatrician and a nutritionist, share practical insights on the identification, clinical management, and nutritional rehabilitation of children with SAM.
The discussion highlights key treatment protocols, the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of multidisciplinary care in improving child survival. This episode is designed to equip healthcare workers and medical students with essential knowledge and practical approaches to managing SAM in clinical settings.