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54. Spontaneous Combustion - Tumour Lysis Syndrome Apr 12, 2020

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In this episode we take you through the approach to a patient with tumour lysis syndrome. We explain the Cairo-Bishop scoring, and cover the treatment of all facets of the syndrome.

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53. A Tighter Squeeze - An Introduction to Pressors Apr 05, 2020

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In this episode, we go through an approach to vasopressors. We talk about the physiology of the receptors they act on, and the scenarios in which we would use the 5 most common vasopressors: Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Dopamine and Phenylephrine.
We also introduce our latest initiative Medicine Basecamp - which can be found here at www.theinternatwork.com/basecamp.

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52. Transfusion without Confusion – a Practical Guide to Transfusion Medicine (Part 2) Mar 29, 2020

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Written by Dr. Grace Zhang (internal medicine resident)

Reviewed by Dr. Graeme Quest (Hematopathologist)

Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava (General Internist)

Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)

Part 2 of our blood transfusion series goes into acute and delayed transfusion reactions. From fever, to TACO to graft vs. host, we cover it all. Most importantly, ABC's, stop the transfusion, call for help, and keep the blood products and tubing to send to the blood bank!

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51. Transfusion without Confusion – a Practical Guide to Transfusion Medicine (Part 1) Mar 29, 2020

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Written by Dr. Grace Zhang (internal medicine resident)

Reviewed by Dr. Graeme Quest (Hematopathologist)

Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava (General Internist)

Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)
In this episode we go over the indications and typical uses of blood products: including red blood cells, platelets, fibrinogen, PCC and albumin.

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50. Ask a Fellow: Asthma Exacerbation Mar 22, 2020

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Respirology Fellow Dr. Alina Blazer takes us through the management of Acute Asthma Exacerbations! This is not your COPD patient, and clinical manifestations and treatment is different for patients with asthma exacerbations. Also, we talk about long-term management and emerging therapies for asthma exacerbation prevention in the future.
As always, extra resources and infographic available at www.theinternatwork.com

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49. When the Mind Plays Tricks - An Approach to Delirium Mar 08, 2020

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Delirium can be a tricky diagnosis to make! In this episode, we walk you through the diagnosis, etiologies, and management of delirium.

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48. Community Acquired Pneumonia Mar 01, 2020

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In this episode, we talk about the microbiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of one of the oldest diseases in the books - Pneumonia!

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47. Lumps and Bumps: An Approach to Lymphadenopathy Feb 23, 2020

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In this episode, we talk about a general approach to lymphadenopathy, with a focus on work-up and treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Written by: Dr. Oksana Motalo (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Kylie Lepic (Malignant Hematologist), and Dr. John Neary (General Internist)

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46. Coronavirus nCoV-2019: What learners need to know Feb 09, 2020

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In this special episode, we speak with Dr. Isaac Bogoch (Infectious Diseases, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital) about the epidemic of the novel coronavirus in 2019. This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2020 and we are seeing new information and learning more about the virus every day. Stay up-to-date with your institutional policies and the news that is coming out from reputable sources. If you need a place to start - follow Dr. Isaac Bogoch @BogochIsaac on twitter!

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45. When Stress Alone Is Not Enough - Adrenal Insufficiency Jan 26, 2020

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Feel like your knowledge about the adrenal glands is... insufficient? In today's episode we discuss the approach to a patient with adrenal insufficiency, including primary vs secondary, work up and management.
Written by: Dr. Hernan Franco (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Meera Luthra (Endocrinologist) and Dr. Kajenny Srivaratharajah (General Internist).

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