S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast

Some fun for the finale: A menagerie of pet peeves.S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Fever and Rash. A case that Scott has no chance of figuring out. S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Weakness. We tackle on of the most non-specific concern with a case of acute leg weakness in a hospitalized patient.S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

FUO: An interesting case and an argument about why it should just be called, prolonged fever.S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

This discussion dives into the case of a 70-year-old woman experiencing troubling palpitations. The hosts explore various potential causes, highlighting that most palpitations are actually non-cardiac. They provide insight into diagnostic strategies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing anxiety and substance use as factors. With a focus on key testing options and misinterpretations, the episode reveals how diagnosis can evolve through careful evaluation. The use of consumer health devices also sparks a debate about their role in monitoring heart rhythms.

The podcast discusses the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence, including strategies for managing incontinence, the importance of a detailed neurological exam and urinalysis, misconceptions about starting medication for urgent continents, and the role of physical therapists in treating incontinence.

S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Dysphagia: Dysphagia and weight loss in a 70 year old man.

S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast presents case-based discussions of signs, symptoms, and diagnostics tests to improve clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Sponsored by McGraw Hill, S2D features Scott D. C. Stern, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Clinical Pathophysiology and Therapeutics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Adam S. Cifu, MD, FACP  Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Medical School Academics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Cough: A case pulled from case-report literature to stump Dr. Stern.

A lively dive into screening tests, using a PSA role-play to explore risks, false positives, and treatment harms. They define screening goals and list five criteria for doing it well. Trials, biases, and overdiagnosis get close scrutiny. The conversation weighs real-world trade offs between lives saved and potential harms.

The podcast covers intriguing cases of acid-base abnormalities, debunking myths about Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and discussing the importance of serum lactate levels in infected patients. It also explores compensation mechanisms for acid-base imbalances and emphasizes the significance of arterial blood gases in medical testing.