The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #247 SPEP It Up: MGUS, Myeloma, and Immunology, Oh My!
Dec 21, 2020
Dr. Jorge Castillo from Harvard and Dana Farber joins the hosts to discuss topics such as immunology basics, limitations of the SPEP, when to suspect MGUS and myeloma, and how to talk to patients about these conditions. They also touch on Waldenstrom's and amyloidosis, providing valuable clinical insights and diagnostic frameworks. Tune in to learn more about these fascinating topics in internal medicine.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction to para-proteinemias and personal interests of Dr. Jorge Castillo
01:41 • 6min
Introduction of Her Story podcast, Panacea Financial sponsorship, and discussion of an abnormal S-PEP test
07:46 • 5min
Abnormal Hemoglobin Levels in Internal Medicine Patients
12:39 • 13min
Distinguishing Between Benign and Malignant Monoclonal Processes
25:28 • 19min
Diagnostic Framework for Monoclonal Comopathy
44:27 • 18min
The Importance of Patient Participation in Advancing Medical Science
01:01:58 • 3min