The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 11 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the basics of gastrointestinal assessment. Do note- this is actually a recording from 2017, be sure to check the Carmen page for a few notes of updates to testing recommendations since then (spoilers, the recommended age for colonoscopies has been lowered!) 

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The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 10 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the basics of assessment for pediatric populations. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 9 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover the malnutrition case scenarios introduced in the previous content, and review PES statements. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 9 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief overview of calcium and vitamin D assessment, the hair, skin, and nails portion of the nutrition focused physical exam, and an overview of the NFPE process with example patient scenarios. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments for micronutrients, as well as physical signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of the blood chemistries introduced last week, and describe biochemical measures of the pancreas, of protein status, and of the thyroid.

In this bonus episode, Prof. Rusnak talks about the time a family member was experiencing chest pain, and the many tests it took to arrive at a diagnosis. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments including typical blood chemistries, liver panels, and assessments of kidney function.  We also started a discussion on the recent publication "Hidden in Plain Sight - Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms". 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of cardiovascular assessment as introduced last week, with greater detail on echo cardiograms, electrocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, and some of the laboratory measures taken following damage to the heart.  At the end of this episode, we also cover an introduction to biochemical tests in general. 

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The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 6 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover an introduction to vocabulary and terms around cardiovascular health, and some of the imaging and diagnostic tests that patients with cardiovascular disease may have.  Be sure to check Carmen for additional videos that explain the concepts of heart failure, ejection fraction, and echocardiograms and stress tests. 

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