The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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In this episode we have special guest Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist) review the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with our host Dr. Catherine Leurer. 

Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer
Special Guest: Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist)
Sound Editing: Kryzsztof Kowalik

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You've probably heard a lot about community acquired pneumonia- but what about aspiration pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonia and hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP)? In this episode, we break down these highly relevant etiologies. This episode was written by Shannon Tang (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Onofre Moran-Mendoza (Respirology) and Zijing Wu (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Lucy Lan (medical student). 

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In this episode, we go over an approach to one of the two inflammatory bowel diseases- Crohn's disease! Written by Dr. Prem Bhoey (Internal Medicine Resident), Reviewed by Dr. Sawhn Sean Pritchett (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Thiwanka Wijeratne (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Lucy Lan. 

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In this episode, Dr. Catherine Leurer interviews Dr. Stephanie Poon (Cardiologist) on the 2021 CCS/CHFS Heart Failure Guidelines Update: Defining a New Pharmacologic Standard of Care for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction.

Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Poon (Cardiologist)
Sound Editing: Krzysztof Kowalik

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In this episode, we review the pathophysiology and diseases associated with chronic diarrhea. We use the MISO acronym to divide up etiologies as well as our work-up. We review basic treatments as well as approaches to symptom management. As always, we have an associated infographic at www.theinternatwork.com. 

Episode written by: Dr. Sechiv Jugnundan (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Nadia Griller (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internist)
Sound Editing by: Dr. Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)

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In this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani speaks with Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internist) about the 2020 update to the Hypertension Canada Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension.

Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani
Sound Editing: Dr. Alison Lai
Producers: Dr. Catherine Leurer and Dr. Sheliza Halani

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Take a listen to learn all about cholesterol, lipids and cardiovascular risk prevention! Written by Dr. Parm Khakh (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Samir Hazra (Cardiology) and Dr. Steven Montague (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Rachel Ahle (Physicians Assistant). 

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In this episode, we discuss the CAG/ACG guidelines for management of Dyspepsia, released in 2017 with Dr. Piero Tartaro, Gastroenterologist. 

Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer
Sound Editing: Krzysztof Kowalik 
Producers: Dr. Sheliza Halani and Dr. Catherine Leurer

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In this episode, we have Dr. Malika Sharma, Infectious Diseases physician take us through the 2015 Guidelines to the diagnosis, treatment and management of endocarditis. We also include some of the new 2020 updates as well! 

Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani (Internal Medicine Resident)
Sound Editing: Alison Lai
Produced by: Dr. Sheliza Halani and Dr. Catherine Leurer

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In this episode we discuss the types of angioedema, clues to help differentiate them on history, and the management of patients with a diagnosis of hereditary angioedema. 
Written by: Dr. Maggie Jiang (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Stephen Betschel (Clinical Immunology and Allergy) and Dr. Laura Walker (General Internal Medicine)

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