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Dr. Dmitry Abramov presents patient evaluations for advanced heart failure therapies by first discussing the classification system for heart failure severity. He then presents different opinions available for patients with advanced heart failure. After, he explains how to identify end stage heart failure as well as candidacy for advanced failure therapy.
Read MoreDr. Nunley presents lung transplantation by taking listeners along the case of a specific patient, his lungs, and the process that occurs before and after lung transplantation. From matching a donor to retrieving the organs, Dr. Nunley explains the ins and outs of organ donors and their road to transplantation.
Read MoreDr. Krishnasamy presents Inpatient Glucose Management by first discussing a case of hospital hyperglycemia. She then reviews current guidelines for glycemic management trends in non-critical care settings. After, she reviews institutional protocols.
Read MoreDr. Cavallazi presents mechanical ventilation by first discussing the physiology of respiratory failure. He then describes how to tailor mechanical ventilation to different forms of respiratory failure. He finishes with a discussion of the latest studies defining how to best use mechanical ventilation.
Read MoreIn this lecture, Dr. Mounika Mandadi presents ' Breast Cancer' by discussing epidemiology, screening, risk reduction, DCIS, and staging. She then finishes her talk with treatment, surveillance and survivorship.
Read MoreIn this lecture, Dr. Ng discusses cultural and clinical competence. He begins his presentation with cultural competence by explaining Trans 101, how to create a welcoming environment care and comparing a dedicated vs blended setting. During clinical competence, he discusses clinical care protocols and illustrative cases. He then finishes his presentation with a few lessons learned.
Read MoreDr. Eleanor Lederer presents stone disease and how stones may be a presenting feature in many systemic diseases. She then discusses diseases and how many are accompanied by stones as well as metabolic evaluation leading to therapies that result in limitation or even cessation of nephrolithiasis.
Read MoreDr. Krem presents this lecture by first describing chemotherapy indications and which patients should receive chemotherapy. He then explains common toxicities and their treatments along with drug-specific toxicities.
Read MoreDr. Raghuram presents and reviews the main classes of HIV medications and their mechanisms of action. She the explains the principles of HIV combination therapy and discusses some of the main side effects of the most commonly used HIV medications.
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