Louisville Lectures Internal Medicine Lecture Series Podcast

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Study Designs: Quality/Performance Improvement by Dr. Carrico Aug 31, 2016

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In this lecture, Dr. Ruth Carrico discusses Quality and Performance Improvement as a research topic. She covers design approaches specific to QI projects, specifically in comparison to clinical research. She then discusses how to interpret the results and make changes that result in performance improvement.

Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.

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Planning the Study: Research Question and Study Designs by Dr. Peyrani Aug 29, 2016

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In this lecture, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses where research questions come from and what makes a good research question. She covers designing a study including selecting the appropriate type of study for your research question.

Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.

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Research in a University Setting with Dr. Ramirez Aug 29, 2016

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This is the first lecture in a research lecture series (initially provided as a symposium by the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases). He then covers important principles regarding conducting research in a university setting from the initial clinical question to publication and establishing a database for continuing research.

Minimizing Complications in Cirrhosis with Dr. Marsano Aug 12, 2016

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In an update of his popular lecture, Dr. Luis Marsano delves into providing adequate nutrition for patients with cirrhosis to prevent hepatic encephalopathy and alcoholic hepatitis. He also addresses minimizing morbidity; including preventing refractory ascites and hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prevention.

Treating Depression in the Primary Care Setting with Dr. Sager Jul 29, 2016

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Dr. Zachary Sager takes the time to discuss when (and how) to screen for depression including various tools. He then delves into how to assess risk and proposes a practical algorithm-approach to treatment options.

100th Lecture! Changing the Face of Medicine Jul 15, 2016

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As we celebrate our 100th lecture and the certification of many of our lectures as worthy of CME, we want to ask our viewers and listeners to take a step back with us and reflect on what is possible if we forget to imagine the impossible. Dr. Roman takes us on a journey exploring the life of a man who changed pulmonary medicine in the 20th century. A story of an ordinary man, with extraordinary drive and a passion for medicine. Dr. Roman challenges us all to dream and to believe in our own ability to reshape our profession in the 21st century as we "stay ahead of the game!"

To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often. - Winston Churchill

Overview of Alcoholic Liver Disease with Dr. McClain Jun 17, 2016

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In this lecture, Dr. Craig McClain discusses the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, treatment, and patient cases. Dr. McClain uses his expertise in nutrition to discuss risk factors and advanced pathophysiology that predispose patients to excess harm from alcohol. He closes with a focus on where the research on treatment is and what the most recent evidence tells us about how we might improve clinical management.

Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) with Dr. Raghuram Jun 03, 2016

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In this lecture Dr. Raghuram takes a look at traditional and new definitions of FUOs as well as a practical algorithm for their workup. She takes a comprehensive look at common non-infectious causes including often used drugs that can produce fevers in patients. Dr. Raghuram finishes with several cases presented in a board review style and walks through her thought process with evaluating the questions.

Novel Therapies in Diabetes with Dr. Krishnasamy May 21, 2016

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In this case-based lecture, Dr. Krishansamy walks through several real-life examples of patients and their indications for novel treatments for diabetes with a focus on mechanisms of action. Included in this lecture is an overview and update on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Finally, she takes a look at new technology to treat type one diabetes.

Pulmonary Cases with Dr. Rosenblum May 13, 2016

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Dr. Frederick Rosenblum covers a series of pulmonology cases from basic pulmonary diagnoses to cases masquerading as pulmonary and pulmonary cerebral syndromes. This is a fast-paced, clinically-relevant lecture!

Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see ourcitation page.

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