Dr. Sara Awad and Dr. Laura Marcotte discuss the approach to thyroid nodules in this episode. Topics include types of nodules, diagnostic methods, risk assessment, and management strategies. They highlight the importance of tailored care plans and collaboration with endocrinologists for optimal patient outcomes. The chapter on medullary thyroid cancer screening emphasizes the use of prococitonin as a reliable marker for early detection.

Send us a textA dilemma every internal medicine resident faces is- how do you choose your subspecialty? Join us on this special July episode, where we first catch up with your favourite executive producers and then dive into a panel discussion with 3 Canadian fellows. Zahra asks them about their own paths that led them to choose their subspecialty using your questions from twitter! This episode was sponsored by MD Financial Management. Support the show

Send us a textA dilemma every internal medicine resident faces is- how do you choose your subspecialty? Join us on this special July episode, where we first catch up with your favourite executive producers and then dive into a panel discussion with 3 Canadian fellows. Zahra asks them about their own paths that led them to choose their subspecialty using your questions from twitter! This episode was sponsored by MD Financial Management. Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the approach to diagnosis and management of GCA and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Written by: Dr. Haonan Mi (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Tanveer Towheed (Rheumatology) and Dr Zijing Wu (General Internal Medicine)Support the show

Learn all about Sarcoidosis, a disease of non-caseating granulomas that can appear in different parts of the body. Explore the associated symptoms like Heerfordt's Syndrome and Lofgren's Syndrome. Discover how diagnosis and treatment are approached in this systemic condition.

Send us a textThis week we discuss the long term management of opioid use disorder, with a focus on opioid agonist therapy. Written by: Dr. Clara Lu (General Internal Medicine Fellow)Reviewed by: Dr. Lori Regenstreif (Addictions Medicine Specialist) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internal Medicine) Support the show

Send us a textThis week we discuss your approach to a patient with opioid overdose and withdrawal, as well as the management of both conditions including naloxone and buprenorphine. Support the show

Send us a textIn Part 2 of this Ask a Fellow, Hematology Fellow Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss why iron deficiency is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in pregnant women. They raise salient points about equity in our health care system and provide suggestions on how to ensure women get more timely access to care for their iron deficiency.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, Hematology fellows Dr. Jennifer Teichman and Dr. Heather Vandermeulen discuss how to diagnosis, investigate and treat iron deficiency in pregnancy. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode, so stay tuned for our next episode on how iron deficiency in pregnancy is related to inequities in our health care system. Support the show

Exploration of COPD management strategies, inhalers and their benefits, inhaled corticosteroid therapy, long-term treatment options including lung transplants and palliative care. Insights on lung transplant eligibility, palliative care significance, and type A personality's link to smoking and heart disease.