Open Access Medical Education
Committed to sharing Internal Medicine focused lectures as free open access medical education.
Dr Krishnasamy utilizes cases to present a thorough review of calcium metabolism including: calcium homeostasis, etiology and pathogenesis of hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia, disorders of bone metabolism, and vitamin D deficiency.
Read MoreDr. David Nunley uses case studies to stress the importance of early identification of patients at risk for life-threatening illness, recognizing early signs and symptoms of critical illness, and initial treatment and interventions for seriously ill patients.
Read MoreDr. Gerald Lee presents interactive, case-based and image driven lecture on anaphylaxis and urticaria. He covers the mechanism of IgE-related hypersensitivities, diagnosis of anaphylaxis (and common mimics), effective history and treatment of allergic reactions, and the workup of chronic urticaria.
Read MoreDr. Sri Mokhagundam utilizes cases to discuss Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS). He covers differences between the two, workup of hyperglycemia, treatment with fluids, electrolytes and insulin.
Read MoreDr. Rafael Perez explains the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in context of clinical presentation and reviews classification and management of stable COPD. He also covers the assessment and treatment of acute COPD exacerbations.
Read MoreDr. David Casey discusses mood disorders for the internist including major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, suicidality as well as differential diagnoses such as bereavement and endocrinopathies. He also delves into treatment for refractory depression including electroconvulsive therapy and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Read MoreDr. Dipendra Parajuli uses a case-based approach to review diagnosis, need for imaging, severity scoring systems, management and complications of acute pancreatitis.
Read MoreDr. Stephen Winters discusses diagnosis and management of common adrenal disorders: Cushing's syndrome, primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and adrenal insufficiency.
Read MoreDr. Spurgeon takes a case based approach to discussing common psychiatric presentations for the internist. This covers depression and selection of treatment, bipolar disorder, suicidality.
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