Open Access Medical Education
Committed to sharing Internal Medicine focused lectures as free open access medical education.
In this lecture, Dr. El-Kersh discusses the classification of Pulmonary Hypertension as well as the definition of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. He then discusses the pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Read MoreDr. Eric Burton explains brain tumors in this presentation about CNS tumors, common gliomas, histological classification of tumors and the epidemiolgy of primary brain and CNS tumors. He also discusses the general signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure as well as focal cerebral syndromes. After presenting various treatment plans, Dr. Burton talks through survival rates along with how to speak with patients about expected timelines.
Dr. Martin Brown presents ALS and other motor neuron diseases by first reviewing their history and clinical course. He then discusses the diagnostic workup and efforts to find anything instead of ALS and finally ends his presentation with a discussion on the standard of care and the multidisciplinary ALS clinic.
Read MoreDr. Shah presents Acute CVA by first explaining how to evaluate a stroke patient, define a stroke and TIA as well as stroke epidemiology. He then discusses the concept of penumbra along with vascular anatomy and pathogenesis. After talking through the risk factors and classifying ischemic stroke, Dr. Shah finishes with the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Read MoreDr. Nathan Spell presents "Transparency with Information and Disclosure of Medical Errors" by first explaining the rationale for disclosure of medical errors to patients and/or families along with how to relate the patient's perspective on transparency of information about errors and unexpected events. He then describes the emotions experienced by health care professionals and patients when discussing a medical error. Dr. Spell finished by discussing how to disclose errors in compassionate and patient-centered ways, including effective use of apology where appropriate.
Read MoreDr. Sager presents Delirium and how common it is through various statistics before explaining the Delirium DSM- 5 Criteria. He then discusses the many paths that lead to the development of Delirium and why that makes it so difficult to treat as well as the diagnosis of Delirium and the different risk factors involved like dementia, immobility, sensory impairment, etc. While treatment is hard to come by, Dr. Sager discusses the different treatments available.
Read MoreDr. Mokshagundam presents Lipid Disorders by going over basic aspects of lipoprotein transport and metabolism and how it can be problematic. He then discusses the recommendations for managing lipid disorders.
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In a discussion with listeners, Dr. Sager through Bipolar Disorder by first explaining the DSM Criteria from Manic Episodes to Bipolar Depression. Dr. Sager presents how to diagnose Bipolar Disorder as well as the different treatments and how to make an educated decision for when to begin treatment based on the individual patient.
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