The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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In this episode, we have Dr. Lisa Dubrofsky (Nephrology, University of Toronto) speaking about the KDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer (Geriatrics Fellow)
Sound editing by:  Krzystof Kowalik

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In this episode we discuss our approach to cystic fibrosis. You will learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and new management tools. 
Written by: Dr. Rigya Arya (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Elizabeth Tullis (Respirology) and Dr. Michael Fralick (General Internal Medicine

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In this episode, we discuss the different types of lung cancers. We review the common clinical presentation, work-up and diagnosis of lung cancer.  We also discuss an overview of treatment for lung cancer. 

Written by: Dr. Coralea Kappel, Internal Medicine Resident
Reviewed by: Dr. Peter Ellis (Medical Oncology) and Dr. Daniel Brandt Vegas (General Internal Medicine)
Sound Editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)

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March is deep vein thrombosis awareness month... and just in time, we have an episode to teach you all about venous thromboembolism! Learn about the pathophysiology, physical examination, laboratory investigations, imaging and management of VTE's in this timely episode. Written by Dr. Danyal Ladha (internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. James Zhang (General Internist) and Dr. Deborah Siegal (Hematology/Thrombosis). Produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical student), infographic by Lilly Yu. 

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In this episode, we discuss the etiology, clinical features of mitral regurgitation. Acute, chronic, management of both, we've got it all! 

Written by: Dr. Arjun Sharma (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava (General Internist) and Dr. Aws Almufleh (Cardiologist)
Infographic by: Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident) 

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In this episode, we review the approach to SVT with a focus on AVRT and AVNRT. We discuss the common clinical manifestations, etiology, investigations and management, with a special medicine minute on the REVERT trial. 

Written by: Dr. Chris Olesovsky (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Sean Balmain (Cardiology) and Dr. Pete Wu (General Internal Medicine)
Sound Editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)
Infographic by: Alison Lai

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In this episode, we review the etiologies, clinical presentation and treatment of hypothyroidism. We also review the clinical presentation and treatment of myxedema coma - a potentially life threatening illness.


Written by: Dr. Mohammed Bucheeri (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Robert Silver (Endocrinology) and Dr. Trevor Jamieson (Internal Medicine)
Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)
Sound editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)

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This week we discuss the clinical criteria required to diagnose neurological death, and the steps to caring for the neurologically deceased organ donor. 

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In this episode we discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of both MSSA and MRSA bacteremia. 

Written by: Dr. Helen Genis (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Philip Lam (ID) and Dr. Jonathan Alon (Internal Medicine)
Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident)
Sound Editing by: Dr. Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)

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In this episode, we take you through a case-based approach to applying the Beer's List medications. We discuss why medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are different in older adults, and cover high risk medications and approach to finding safer alternatives. 

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