The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational use only and is not intended as the sole resource for clinical management. All scripts are original scripts. Podcasts produced out of Canada and may contain Canadian specific guidelines. Created by: Alison Lai Executive Producers: Laiya Carayannopoulos, Zahra Merali
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Jun 5, 2022 • 18min
150. A Granular Problem – How to Approach Eosinophilia
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
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Jun 3, 2022 • 41min
149. The Internists Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
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
May 29, 2022 • 11min
148. In the Eye of the Storm - An Approach to Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Explore the complexities of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) through an engaging analogy of a storm at sea. Discover the mechanisms and causes behind this condition, with a focus on the critical importance of accurate diagnosis. Learn key tips on diagnostic scoring and the potential pitfalls of normal fibrinogen levels. The discussion emphasizes tailored patient care and recent therapeutic advancements, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in internal medicine.
May 22, 2022 • 16min
147. For When Urine Trouble - An approach to Acute Renal Allograft Dysfunction in kidney transplant patients
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
May 19, 2022 • 22min
146. The Internist's Guide to VTE
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
May 15, 2022 • 14min
145. Flush Away the Crush - An Approach to Rhabdomyolysis
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
May 10, 2022 • 21min
144. The Internist's Guide to Dyslipidemia
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
May 8, 2022 • 15min
143. All Around Us- Approach to Aspiration and HAP
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
May 1, 2022 • 13min
142. A Scoping Review- Approach to Crohn’s disease
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
Apr 28, 2022 • 30min
141. The Internist's Guide to Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
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
