The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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183. An Approach to PCOS Feb 19, 2023

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At the intersection of endocrinology and gynaecology is an important topic- polycystic ovarian syndrome! This episode was written by Dr. Sooyoun Shin (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Shoba Sujana Kumar (Endocrinology) and Dr. Rupal Shah (General Internal Medicine). Podcast produced by Kiera Liblik (medical student). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident).

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182. Matters of the Heart - An approach to myocarditis Feb 12, 2023

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In this episode we break down the lengthy list of causes of myocarditis. We cover guidelines for biopsy and work-up and management approaches.
Written by: Dr. Dhruv Krishnan (Internal Medicine resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Samir Hazra (Cardiologist) and Dr. Steven
Montague (General Internist)

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181. Bad Connection- An Approach to Sarcoma Feb 05, 2023

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Sarcoma's are rare, and sometimes coined the "forgotten cancer." Learn more about sarcoma so that you don't miss this on your differential diagnosis of internal medicine patients! Written by Dr. Megan Smith-Uffen (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Richard Tozer (Medical Oncology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident).

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180. The Crimson Cough - A practical approach to hemoptysis Jan 29, 2023

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In this episode we cover a condition that is anxiety provoking for patients and healthcare workers alike. We take you through our approach to both life threatening and non life threatening hemoptysis.

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179. When the filters start to falter: An approach to CKD management Jan 22, 2023

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In this episode, we review the staging, management and treatment options for chronic kidney disease. Though most patients may present asymptomatically at first, we review the symptoms and physical findings to look out for when examining a patient with CKD. Our medicine minute discusses EMPA-KIDNEY, and the evidence that supports the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD management.
Written by: Dr. Susan Thanabalasingam (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Christine A. White (Nephrologist) and Dr. Christopher Smith (GIM)
Produced by: Dr. Alison Lai
Sound editing by: Margaret Sun
Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert

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178. About Damn Spine - Approach To Ankylosing Spondylitis Jan 15, 2023

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In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, specialized physical exam maneuvers, investigations and management of ankylosing spondylitis. Our medicine minute reviews the Choosing Wisely guidelines for Rheumatology.
Podcast written by: Dr. Emma Reesor (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Raj Carmona (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Stephen Gilick (General Internist)
Sound editing by: Alison Lai
Infographic Design by: Alison Lai

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177. "Con" Man: An Approach to Primary Hyperaldosteronism Jan 08, 2023

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We're starting off the new year with an outpatient medicine episode! Take a listen to learn more about primary hyperaldosteronism, a common cause of resistant hypertension. Written by Dr. Isabel Shamsudeen, Internal medicine resident, and reviewed by Dr. Stan Van Uum, Endocrinology and Dr. Andrew Appleton, General Internal Medicine. Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui, Internal Medicine Resident.

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176. TIAWxRounds Table: Digital Education and The Way Forward Dec 18, 2022

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In this episode, Drs. Michael Fralick and Alison Lai get together to talk about the state of digital education in Internal Medicine across Canada. They talk about the origin stories of their podcast, how they stay up to date, and where they hope to see the digital education sphere! We then present the latest episode of The Rounds Table, hosted by brothers Dr. Michael Fralick and John Fralick.

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175. The Internist's Guide to C.Difficile Dec 11, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interviews special guest Dr. Alon Vaisman (Infectious Diseases) on the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
They discuss the definitions of severity of C. difficile, recommendations for current treatment and testing, prophylaxis and surgical management options.
Producer and Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani
Guest: Dr. Alon Vaisman (Infectious Diseases)
Sound Editing: Dr. Alison Lai

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174. The Internist's Guide to VTE (Repeat) Dec 04, 2022

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In this episiode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interview Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman (Hematology, Thrombosis) about the latest recommendations in the CHEST 2021 Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Second Update of the CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report

Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani
Guest: Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman, Hematologist, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto
Sound Editing: Alison Lai

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