Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Solidify your knowledge on adrenal insufficiency! Quiz yourself on the 5 pearls we will be covering:What are signs and symptoms of chronic adrenal insufficiency (AI)? What is the most sensitive? (2:02)How do we diagnose and differentiate types of adrenal insufficiency? (6:05)How sensitive and specific are the diagnostic tests for AI & at what cutoffs? (12:06)Can we both test and treat adrenal insufficiency at the same time? (16:40)Throwback: How do hypokalemia and hepatic encephalopathy connected? (24:55)Dr. Nidhi Agrawal Recap (19:20)For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/04/18/5-pearls-chronic-adrenal-insufficiency/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Solidify your knowledge on latent TB! Quiz yourself on the 5 pearls we will be covering:Who should be screened for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)? (1:45)What screening tests are available and how do they differ? (6:30)What are the LTBI treatment options available? (10:24)What are the major adverse drug effects to consider? (13:28)How frequently should you check liver function tests in a patient being treated for LTBI? What do you do with the results? 17:43Dr. Caplan-Shaw Recap (21:29)For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/03/28/5-pearls-latent-tuberculosis-infection/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Discover the ins and outs of albuminuria with five essential pearls! Learn about the effectiveness of dipstick tests versus more reliable urinalysis methods. Explore the conditions leading to transient proteinuria and the importance of timely rechecks. Uncover who should be screened for albuminuria and its link to cardiovascular mortality. Delve into how increased RAAS inhibition can enhance renal outcomes, and get tips on prescribing oral iron for better absorption. This episode is packed with vital insights for improving kidney health!

Let’s go deeper into to why we think about diseases the way we do: COPD Classifications through the years!Time Stamps:How did prior understanding of COPD pathophysiology lead to COPD classifications in the past? (3:25)How is COPD diagnosed? (6:13)How has COPD been classified and why? (6:42)For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/02/14/mind-the-gap-copd-classifications/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Quiz yourself on the following 5 Pearls on Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) Management!What is the focused history, physical and lab workup in a patient with chronic HBV? (1:40)What is the best imaging to evaluate for intermediate stages of liver fibrosis? (4:06)What scoring tools can you use to estimate fibrosis and what are their limitations?What factors do you use to assess which patients get treatment? (7:41)What drugs are available for HBV treatment and how do you choose? (11:18)Which chronic HBV patient should be screened for HCC, and how often? (14:45)For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/01/31/5-pearls-on-chronic-hepatitis-b-2/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn about Chronic Hepatitis B screening and vaccinations with 5 Pearls including who to screen, transmission risks, test orders, vaccination populations, and seroconversion implications. Understand the role of primary care in managing HBV, screening guidelines, interpreting serology markers, and insights on clinical trials.

Let's go deeper as to why we do what we do: albumin in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) ! Time Stamps:1. How much albumin is recommended in SBP? (1:45)2. What antibiotics are used for the treatment of SBP? (2:30)3. Why do we give albumin in SBP? (4:15) - How does albumin compare to crystalloid? (7:15) - Do we always have to give to albumin? (9:00) For full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/01/03/mind-the-gap-albumin-in-sbp/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cement your knowledge on Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)! Quiz yourself on the following 5 Pearls we’ll be covering on HE: Time StampsWhat are other causes of altered mental status in cirrhotics? (1:45)What are common precipitants for an acute episode of HE?What is asterixis? (6:10)What is the diagnostic utility of a cirrhotic with asterixis?How do lactulose & rifaximin reduce symptoms of HE? (11:00)What are their indications?What is the connection between hypokalemia and HE? (14:10)What is the discriminatory power of an ammonia level in HE? (16:40)In what situation does the NH3 has stronger predictive value?For full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/12/13/5-pearls-on-hepatic-encephalopathy/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Part 2 on Abdominal Paracentesis ! Let's go deeperTime StampsShould a cirrhotic’s INR and platelets deter you from doing a paracentesis? (3:15)Do generalist have worse procedure complications than specialists?  (5:40)Do you need to send ascites fluid in blood culture bottles? (6:10)For full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/11/29/mind-the-gap-abdominal-paracentesis-2/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Solidify your knowledge on iron deficiency anemia! Quiz yourself on the 5 Pearls we will be covering:Should patients be screened for iron deficiency? If so, who and how often? (1:40)What are the indications for diagnostic endoscopy in iron deficient patients? (3:23)How should you advice patients to take oral iron? (5:53)What is optimal dosing for oral iron?In which patients would you consider IV iron? What are the risks? (11:41)Throwback Question: What is a medication-overuse HA? (14:44)For full shownotes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2017/11/15/5-pearls-on-iron-deficiency-anemia/Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use the code FIGSRX for 15% off your first purchase: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org* Get 15% off Branch Basics with code COREIM at https://branchbasics.com/COREIM! #branchbasicspodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy