Pulmonary Function Testing with Dr. Perez
Dr. Rafael Perez simplifies PFTs for the internist. He reviews the physiologic principles utilized in spirometry, technical aspects of a quality PFT, and common pathologic PFT presentations.
Read MoreA-fib and A-flutter Concepts with Dr. Espinosa
Dr. Martin Espinoza covers differentiating Afib from Aflutter based on ECG features. Then he delves into therapeutic options including answering some FAQs of house staff officers.
Read MoreAnemia with Dr. Bryan Moffett
Dr. Bryan Moffett presents a lecture on his approach to the differential and assessment of various types of anemia. He begins with some of his algorithms for determining testing and ends with his own set of cases to provide clinical vignettes on common presentations.
Read MoreMinimizing Complications in Cirrhosis with Dr. Marsano
Dr. Luis Marsano delves into providing adequate nutrition for patients with cirrhosis to prevent hepatic encephalopathy and alcoholic hepatitis. He also addresses ascites and hepatorenal syndrome management as well as SBP prevention and GI bleeding.
Read MoreNephrotic Syndrome with Dr. Caster
Dr. Dawn Caster summarizes nephrotic syndrome: definition, symptoms, and pathophysiology. She also addresses minimal change disease, types of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranous nephropathy.
Read MoreCystic Fibrosis with Dr. O'Hagan
Dr. Adrian O'Hagan takes a look at the epidemiology, diagnosis (including newborn screening), therapeutic approaches, and complications of Cystic Fibrosis.
Read MoreGlomerulonephritis with Dr. Caster
Dr. Dawn Caster leads us through when to consider glomerular disease, when to consult a nephrologist, classification of glomerular disease, searching for a cause for a pathologic diagnosis, and treatment options.
Read MoreSystemic Inflammatory Illnesses with Dr. Roberts
Dr. Neal Roberts presents a lecture aimed at teaching recognition of photos and an approach toward systemic inflammatory diseases to apply in a clinical setting. He focuses on Lupus, Vasculitis and Vasculitis mimics.
Read MoreAcute Mental Status Changes with Dr. Mitchell
Dr. Charlene Mitchell gives a thorough talk on altered mental status including clinical features, risk factors, epidemiology, pathogenesis, management and prevention. A must for all house staff officers and hospitalists!
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