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October 09, 2024 252. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 3
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In the final part of our series leading up to CSIM Dr. Mike Fralick of the Rounds Table sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year!
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30 min
October 07, 2024 251. CSIM Special Episode- Internists can Help the Planet, Part 1
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There are everyday practices we can stop or reduce that don’t add value to patient care and harm the environment.
In this special CSIM episode, host Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with guests Dr. Mathilde Gaudreau @MathildeGSimard (General Internist, University of Ottawa), Dr. Nabha Shetty (General Internist, Dalhousie University) and Dr. Valeria Stoynova (General Internist, Island Health/UBC Island Medical Program) to discuss 4 of the Choosing Wisely Canada’s climate-conscious recommendations (https://choosingwiselycanada.org/climate/). They were integral in creating these recommendations, and have a wealth of practical tips about how we can implement them into our own practice!
Infographic by Julia Simone (medical student). Keep tuning in to hear the rest of our CSIM special episodes and join us & the Planetary Health team as they present at CSIM! @CSIMSCMI
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56 min
October 06, 2024 250. A Little Too Sweet—The Internist’s Approach to Diabetes in Pregnancy
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In this episode, we review the screening, monitoring and treatment approaches to patients with diabetes in pregnancy. Our medicine minute reviews the MiTy trial - a landmark randomized controlled trial that provided direct safety data on the use of metformin in pregnancy.

Written by: Dr. Ryan Peters (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Katherine Steckham (General Internist, Obstetric Medicine fellow) and Dr. Amanda Huynh (General Internist, Obstetric Medicine)
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17 min
October 02, 2024 249. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 2
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In part two of our series leading up to CSIM Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year!
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26 min
September 29, 2024 248. Unplugged - The Platelet Destroying Pathology of ITP
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In this episode, we discuss the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and treatment of ITP. Our medicine minute discusses the Harrington-Hollingsworth Experiment.

Written by: Dr. Vanessa Giuliano (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Drs. Taylor Dear and Zachary Liederman (Hematology) and Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internal Medicine)
Infographic by: Dr. Lilly Yu (Internal Medicine Resident)
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17 min
September 25, 2024 247. CSIM Special Episode - Top Papers Runners Up Part 1
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In the first of our series leading up to CSIM we sit down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we record live at CSIM during the Top Papers breakfast session on October 17th for the reveal of the top 5 of the year!
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28 min
September 22, 2024 246. A Fungal Foe - An Approach to Invasive Aspergillosis
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In this episode, we discuss the history, epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management for invasive aspergillosis.

Written by: Dr. Ravinder Sandhu (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Terrence Ho (Respirology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine)
Sound Editing by: Tony Walsh
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13 min
September 15, 2024 245. Medical Assistance in Dying: Supporting Our Patients from Living to Dying
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In this episode, we discuss the history, related legislation and procedures regarding Medical Assistance in Dying. This episode discusses the state of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada in 2024. We encourage listeners to continue to be up-to-date on the local legislation and practices.

Written by: Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Mark Bonta (Internist) and Dr. Kayla Wolofsky (Internist, Palliative Care)
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17 min
September 14, 2024 244. I@W X RoundsTable - Rare Diseases
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This week, Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos from the Intern at Work Podcast and Dr. Mike Fralick from The Rounds Table, our new Medicine Pods collaboration, discuss two recent papers exploring the novel management of two rare diseases – ATTR Amyloidosis and Hereditary Angioedema.

Two papers, here we go!
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27 min
September 11, 2024 243. Ask a Fellow- Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient
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"Bad Gut Feeling" Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient. This ask a fellow kicks off our first episode of the new academic year with one of our Queens site leads, Michael Scaffidi (Internal Medicine Resident) hosts Dr. Fiona Milne @not_shreks_wife (Gastroenterology fellow) and Dr. Daniel Potter (General Surgery Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Squirell (Gastroenterologist and IBD specialist) and Dr. Sunil Patel (Colorectal Surgeon).

Infographic by Sapriya Birk.

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27 min

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A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This…