The Clinical Problem Solvers

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RLR-Mainpodcast.mp3Episode descriptionReza and Rabih discuss a case of a young woman with a fever of 105 Student discounthttps://www.rlrcpsolvers.com/student-discounts/ IMG discountUse coupon code RLRIMG at check out  https://rlrcpsolvers.com/annual-planClick here to view the weekly episode recap email!  

Dr. Spottiswood discusses reasons to pursue infectious disease, including being medical detectives and addressing global health issues. Naveela Sharif shares her experience as a second-year medicine resident. The hosts discuss the symptoms and history of a patient with fever and abdominal pain. Detailed examination findings and investigation plans are discussed. Empiric treatment for a suspected blood stream infection and abnormal chest imaging are explored. A case involving a toxic appearance and quick recovery is discussed.

The hosts discuss Halloween anticipation, management of severe acute liver injury, distinguishing sludge from gallstones, diagnostic workup, complications and recovery, and the importance of base rate and epidemiology in disease diagnosis and prevention.

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EditedEPISODEOctober-12-Neuro-VMR-_09.26_-Audio.mp3Episode 305: Neurology VMR – Shallow breathingEpisode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Vaness presents a case of shallow breathing to Maria and Sridhara.Neurology DDx Schema Vanessa Roque Vanessa, a proud Filipino through and through, has dedicated herself to medicine. She has been serving her countrymen since earning her medical degree. Practicing in areas of limited resources, she has sharpened her clinical eye allowing her to realize her passion for neurology where localizing lesions is as intellectually stimulating and satisfying as a daily crossword puzzle. Her interests include cognitive neurology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care. A true “jill of all trades”, she is always down for a new adventure. She has explored dance and theater, film and photography, various musical instruments, different languages, and swimming. At home, you are most likely to find her in the kitchen preparing your new favorite meal Maria Jimena Aleman@MariaMjalemanMaría Jimena Alemán was born and raised in Guatemala where she currently works in community and rural health care. After suffering from long standing neurophobia, she has embraced her love for neurology and will pursue a career in this field. She looks forward to dedicating her life to breaking barriers for Latin women in medical fields and improving medical care in her country. Maria is one of the creators of a medical education podcast in Spanish called Intratecal. Her life probably has a soundtrack of a mix between Shakira and Ella Fitzgerald. Outside of medicine, she enjoys modern art, 21st century literature, and having hour-long conversations over a nice hot cup of coffee or tequila.Sridhara Yaddanapudi@syaddana_neuro Sridhara is a board-certified internist, neurologist, vascular neurologist, and hypertension specialist. Currently, he holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and serves as the Director of Neurology for Jefferson New Jersey.As a medical professional, he is passionate about case-based learning, clinical reasoning, and teaching decision-making while avoiding the pitfalls of heuristics. His goal is to bridge the ever-growing gap between neurology and internal medicine, an area in which he has a keen interest. Download CPSolvers App hereRLRCPSOLVERS

Guests Anna Fretz, Priyanka Athavale, and Kirtan Patolia discuss a case of a patient with hyperbilirubinemia due to alcoholic hepatitis, who later developed hypoxia and hemolysis. They talk about the evaluation of hyperbilirubinemia, the workup for alcoholic hepatitis, and the basics of methemoglobinemia.

https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9.21.23-WDx-RTP.mp3Sharmin & Kaylin are joined by María Jimena Alemán, CPSolvers co-director of internal operations & future neurologist with a passion for global health. They discuss how her upbringing has informed & shaped her passions & values, how she got involved with CPSolvers, the growth that comes from being a leader, the power of community & good mentor-mentee relationships.    María Jimena Alemán was born and raised in Guatemala where she currently works in community and rural health care. After suffering from long-standing neurophobia, she has embraced her love for neurology and will pursue a career in this field. She looks forward to dedicating her life to breaking barriers for Latin women in the medical field and improving neurology care around the world. She loves being a part of The Clinical Problem Solvers where she serves as the co-director of internal operations alongside Madellena Conte. Her life soundtrack is a mix between Shakira and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Outside of medicine, she enjoys contemporary art, crossword puzzles, and having hour-long conversations over a nice hot cup of coffee or tequila.    Kaylin Nguyen is a non-invasive cardiologist with interests in medical education, women in medicine, and health disparities. She was born in Vietnam and grew up in Southern California. She completed medical school and Internal Medicine residency at UCSF. She then made her way down the peninsula to Palo Alto, where she completed cardiology fellowship at Stanford, serving as a chief fellow. She is super excited to be back in Los Angeles and to help care for the underserved community as a clinician-educator at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Outside of medicine, you can find her hiking with her dog, making (and eating) baked goods, and buying and neglecting plants*. *Her plants are alive & well. We promise. 

The podcast discusses the clinical features, approach, and underlying causes of anasarca. It explores the relationship between spider angiomas and vascular leak syndrome. The speakers analyze a medical case with anasarca, emphasizing the importance of considering base rates and key organs. They also discuss the diagnosis and investigation of cirrhosis, liver function tests, and antibody analysis. The interpretation of lab results and assessing protein levels is also covered.

Gastroenterology specialist Dr. Rafael Medina discusses the differential diagnoses and investigations for a patient with chronic diarrhea and diverticulitis. They explore physical examination findings, possible causes of hematochezia, and interpreting lab results. The episode also covers teaching points for distinguishing between different diagnoses like SCAD, Crohn's disease, and microscopic colitis.

Jack, AMK, Maddy, and Sharmin discuss approaching cytopenias and DVTs, highlighting evaluation methods, treatment options, and differential diagnoses.

Exploring the causes of clumsiness in neurology, including cerebellar disorders and degenerative conditions. Discussion on the various neurological conditions linked to ataxia and the role of neuroimaging in diagnosis. Highlights the challenges in diagnosing Spino-Cerebellar Ataxias and the importance of considering phenotypic variability.