Solidify your knowledge on latent TB! Quiz yourself on the 5 pearls we will be covering:

* Who should be screened for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)? (1:45)
* What screening tests are available and how do they differ? (6:30)
* What are the LTBI treatment options available? (10:24)
* What are the major adverse drug effects to consider? (13:28)
* How frequently should you check liver function tests in a patient being treated for LTBI? What do you do with the results? 17:43
* Dr. Caplan-Shaw Recap (21:29)

For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/03/28/5-pearls-latent-tuberculosis-infection/ (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/03/28/5-pearls-latent-tuberculosis-infection/)

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#12 Latent TB: 5 Pearls segment

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What are the benefits of early rhythm control versus rate control alone? When is electrical cardioversion used and what information can it tell us? What side effects for amiodarone, dofetilide, and sotalol, propafenone and flecainide? When should catheter ablation be considered in patients with atrial fibrillation? Time stamps:02:05 Pearl 1 - Rhythm control11:23 Pearl 2 - Electrical cardioversion17:53 Pearl 3 - Class III antiarrhythmics and side effects26:31 Pearl 4 - Class Ic antiarrhythmics and side effects31:55 Pearl 5 - Catheter ablation
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#150 Rhythm Control in Afib: 5 Pearls Segment

Should your patients be reaching for albuterol when their asthma flares up? Some of us may have been treating asthma exacerbations incorrectly for many years… What is the right approach? Tune in to the fifth episode of Beyond Journal Club, a new series brought to you by Core IM in collaboration with NEJM Group, to learn about the latest asthma management trials and guidelines, and how to translate them into better patient care. Show Notes & TranscriptTime Stamps01:47 Evolving story of asthma management03:26 Pathophysiology of asthma management06:01 Key players & terms08:56 Story of asthma through the decades17:55 MANDALA Trial
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#149 Asthma Management and the MANDALA Trial: Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group

How do you choose btw PO vs. IV iron? What is the best counseling for oral iron formulations?  How do you choose between different IV iron formulations? Should you use the Ganzoni formula?  What is a Fishbane reaction? And how is it different from anaphylaxis? Sponsor: At Panacea Financial, you don't need co-signers for personal loans and have reduced payments during training! Time stamps: 02:09: Spaced repetition from the last Gray Matters Episode 05:29: Choosing between oral and IV iron 11:17: Considerations with oral iron repletion 24:02:  Considerations with IV iron repletion 32:36:  Complications and side effects of IV iron Tags: hematology, primary care, CoreIM, IMcore, nurse practitioner, physician assistantFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840

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#148 Iron Deficiency Treatment: 5 Pearls Segment

What do the different iron labs mean?! How to interpret iron labs in the setting of inflammation? How to take a good menstrual history? Sponsor: Freed is an AI scribe that listens, prepares your notes, and writes your note in < 30 seconds. Freed learns your style over time and is HIPAA compliant!  Use the code CORE50 to get 50% off your first month with Freed Expert Interviews on Youtube Time stamps:03:43 Iron deficiency labs and interpretation in inflammation16:08 Heavy menstrual bleeding evaluation27:04 When should a premenopausal woman with iron deficiency have endoscopy?35:15 Recap
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#147 Iron Deficiency: Grey Matters Segment

Uncover many blind spots on tube feeds! Sponsor: At Panacea Financial, every single customer gets their OWN 24/7 primary care banker who actually knows you! Youtube Interviews:  Short-term enteral access Durable enteral access What is venting aka decompression? Show Notes & Transcript Timestamp02:21 Indications for tube feeds09:36 Routes of enteral access19:20 Components of tube feeds7:03 Tube feeds complications34:50 Counseling patients before discharge and medication interactions
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#12 Latent TB: 5 Pearls segment

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