The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the history, epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations and management for invasive aspergillosis. Written by: Dr. Ravinder Sandhu (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Terrence Ho (Respirology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine)Sound Editing by: Tony WalshSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the history, related legislation and procedures regarding Medical Assistance in Dying. This episode discusses the state of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada in 2024. We encourage listeners to continue to be up-to-date on the local legislation and practices. Written by: Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Mark Bonta (Internist) and Dr. Kayla Wolofsky (Internist, Palliative Care)Support the show

Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos, a contributor to the Intern at Work Podcast, and Dr. Mike Fralick from The Rounds Table dive into groundbreaking research on rare diseases. They explore novel treatments for ATTR Amyloidosis, discussing the complex misfolding proteins that lead to organ damage and the efficacy of the drug patissiran. The conversation also highlights Donna Dalorson, an investigational therapy for Hereditary Angioedema, showcasing its potential to reduce attacks and improve quality of life for patients.

Send us a text"Bad Gut Feeling" Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient. This ask a fellow kicks off our first episode of the new academic year with one of our Queens site leads, Michael Scaffidi (Internal Medicine Resident) hosts Dr. Fiona Milne @not_shreks_wife (Gastroenterology fellow) and Dr. Daniel Potter (General Surgery Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Squirell (Gastroenterologist and IBD specialist) and Dr. Sunil Patel (Colorectal Surgeon). Infographic by Sapriya Birk. Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to Medicine Pods! Your one stop shop for everything internal medicine, prn. Find us at www.medicinepods.com to find everything from The Intern at Work, The Rounds Table, Everything You Need To Know and Trial Files all in one place. Support the show

Send us a textFor this year's special episode, we sat down with Dr. Mark Soth of the Loonie Doctor and Money Scope to talk about approaching creating a healthy financial future for yourself as a resident and beyond. Support the show

Dr. Sabe De, a cardiologist, and Dr. Karen Geukers, a general internist, discuss the analogy of cardiogenic shock as a power outage in a city. They explore its causes, risk factors, clinical presentation, and stress the importance of early cardiology team involvement for better outcomes.

Dr. Bonisteel, Dr. Laird, Dr. Howes, and Sapriya Birk discuss the history, pharmacology, and clinical management of Salicylate Toxicity. Topics include the origins of salicylates, discovery of aspirin, toxic effects, criteria for dialysis, altered mental status, severe acidosis, acute kidney injury, and a case of tinnitus after ingestion.

Dr. Cynthia Tsien, a Transplant Hepatologist, discusses the acute presentation of hepatorenal syndrome, including nomenclature, epidemiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and management. The episode also reviews the utility of terlipressin in treating HRS in patients with decompensated cirrhosis.

Send us a textIn this episode, we provide a broad introduction to tracheostomies. This includes indications and contraindications, tracheostomy equipment, procedural options and potential complications of tracheostomies. The medicine minute discusses the TRACMAN trial published in JAMA in 2013. Written by: Drs . Tharaniya Vallipuram (Internal Medicine Resident) and Liang Chen (General Internal Medicine & ICU Fellow)Reviewed by: Drs. Peter Goldberg (Intensivist, Respirologist) and Jed Lipes (Intensivist, General Internist)Sound Editing by: Tony WalshSupport the show