Louisville Lectures Internal Medicine Lecture Series Podcast

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Rickettsial Disease Review with Dr. Raghuram Jan 22, 2016

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Dr. Raghuram review common rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Typhus, Mediterranean Spotted Fever, African Tick Bite Fever, and less common species) with a focus on board review. She delves into geography, vectors and pathophysiology of these diseases as well as discussing common look-a-like diseases.

Non-Malignant Pleural Effusions - Part Two With Dr. Gauhar Jan 15, 2016

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In this lecture, Dr. Umair Gauhar reviews pleural anatomy, normal characteristics of pleural effusion and epidemiology of pleural effusions. He then delves into a thorough discussion of parapneumonic effusions (including various classification schemas) as well as treatment options both empiric antibiotic regimens and a comprehensive discussion thoracentesis. This is a must watch lecture for pulmonologists, intensivists, and internists!

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Non-Malignant Pleural Effusions - Part One With Dr. Gauhar Jan 08, 2016

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Dr. Umair Gauhar discusses pleural fluid pressure, characteristics, epidemiology and pathophysiology of effusion. He spends a great deal of time teaching the approach to pleural effusion anatomy. This talk is background for Part Two which covers more of the clinical causes of non-malignant pleural effusion.

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Basics of Inpatient Geriatrics with Dr. Neamtu Dec 11, 2015

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Dr. Daniela Neamtu covers the main principles of geriatrics including polypharmacy: she reviews differences in pharmacology in older adults, demystifies the Beers criteria, discusses the ACOVE project and common sources of medical errors.

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Rhinosinusitis by Dr. Lee Nov 20, 2015

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Dr. Gerry Lee highlights important differences between allergic and non-allergic rhinosinusitis and emphasizes how to evaluate and treat the presentation of rhinitis. He discusses when to refer patients with rhinitis to allergists and how to recognize relationships between upper and lower airway diseases.

Sepsis Guidelines and Evidence with Dr. Cavallazzi Nov 13, 2015

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Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi discusses the bundles of care that have come out of the Surviving Sepsis guidelines as well as the recent evidence concerning "Early Goal Directed Therapy" pioneered by Dr. Rivers. He also discusses recent updates to the Surviving Sepsis guidelines and some nuances for patients not responding to initial therapies.

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Weaning Mechanical Ventilation with Dr. Cavallazzi Nov 06, 2015

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Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi discusses steps toward ventilator liberation including spontaneous breathing trial and other parameters to indicate readiness to wean. He then discusses strategies for weaning: optimizing fluid status, weaning protocols, sedation weaning, rehabilitation therapy.

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Tracheostomy Care with Dr. El Kersh Nov 06, 2015

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Dr. Karem El Kersh describes basics of anatomy, components and indications for tracheostomy. Then he spends time covering when and how to change a trach as well as suggestions for troubleshooting common problems involving tracheostomies.

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Treating Alcoholism with Chris Stewart Oct 30, 2015

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Dr. Chris Stewart reviews the basics of alcoholism including definitions, alcohol elimination rate, leading causes of death. He spends time on time and presentation of withdrawal as well as complications. Dr. Stewart finishes by outlining medication assisted and supportive detoxification.

Cirrotic Ascites and its Complications with Dr. Beauerle Oct 23, 2015

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Dr. Brian Beauerle covers the basics of cirrhosis including pathophysiology, symptoms and survival of patients with survival. He covers when and how to perform a paracentesis including interpretation of results. He discusses pharmacologic and dietary treatment of ascites and refractory ascites. He closes with complications of ascites including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatic hydrothorax.
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