Send us a textThis episode takes you through a commonly encountered problem that stumps many a clinician! Learn all about primary and secondary causes of eosinophilia, when to investigate for each, and how to do so. Written by: Dr. Shreyash Dalmia (Hematology Fellow) Reviewed by: Dr. Siraj Mithoowani (Hematology & Thrombosis) & Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine)Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interviews Dr. Andrew Ha, cardiac electrophysiologist at the University Health Network whose interest and clinical focus is in atrial fibrillation.They discuss the CCS/CHRS Comprehensive Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation, released in 2020.Host: Dr. Sheliza HalaniGuest: Dr. Andrew Ha Sound Editing: We would like to thank Krzysztof Kowalik for producing this episode and editing the audio.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and approach to the patient with DIC. Listen closely for some key tips on diagnostic scores and the trap of an inappropriately normal fibrinogen! Written by: Dr. Stefan Jevtic (Internal Medicine Resident), reviewed by Dr. Siraj Mithoowani (Hematologist) and Dr. John Neary (General Internist).  Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we take you through an approach to the kidney transplant patient presenting with acute allograft dysfunction. We will cover differential, key questions on history, and an overview to management. Written by Dr. Susan Thanabalasingam (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by Dr. Khaled Shamseddin (Nephrologist) and Dr. David Taylor (General Internist) Support the show

Send us a textIn 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 ReportHost: Dr. Sheliza HalaniGuest: Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman, Hematologist, Assistant Professor at University of TorontoSound Editing: Alison LaiSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we review the etiologies, diagnosis, investigations and management of rhabdomyolysis. Written by: Dr. Dhruv Krishnan, Internal Medicine ResidentReviewed by: Dr. Audrey Tran (General Internist) and Dr. Samuel Silver (Nephrologist)Sound Editing: Alison LaiSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode we have special guest Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist) review the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with our host Dr. Catherine Leurer. Host: Dr. Catherine LeurerSpecial Guest: Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist)Sound Editing: Kryzsztof KowalikSupport the show

Send us a textYou've probably heard a lot about community acquired pneumonia- but what about aspiration pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonia and hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP)? In this episode, we break down these highly relevant etiologies. This episode was written by Shannon Tang (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Onofre Moran-Mendoza (Respirology) and Zijing Wu (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Lucy Lan (medical student). Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we go over an approach to one of the two inflammatory bowel diseases- Crohn's disease! Written by Dr. Prem Bhoey (Internal Medicine Resident), Reviewed by Dr. Sawhn Sean Pritchett (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Thiwanka Wijeratne (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Lucy Lan. Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Catherine Leurer interviews Dr. Stephanie Poon (Cardiologist) on the 2021 CCS/CHFS Heart Failure Guidelines Update: Defining a New Pharmacologic Standard of Care for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction.Host: Dr. Catherine LeurerGuest: Dr. Stephanie Poon (Cardiologist)Sound Editing: Krzysztof KowalikSupport the show