This episode of "IM Basics" provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Vinh Dao discuss the disease's non-specific presentation, diagnostic criteria (CRAB and SLIM), and essential workup procedures, including laboratory tests and imaging. The podcast also differentiates between MGUS, smoldering myeloma, and full-blown Multiple Myeloma, outlining when treatment is initiated for each. Key aspects of managing Multiple Myeloma, such as treatment modalities, handling complications like hypercalcemia and lytic lesions, and addressing immunocompromise, are covered in detail. The episode concludes with practical "pearls and pitfalls," emphasizing the importance of recognizing the disease despite its subtle presentation in an older demographic.

Don't forget to check out Dr. Dao's podcast, "Bloom Pod," which focuses on oncology and its links to other medical fields!