The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about symptoms that should prompt you to consider Sjogren's, key features on history and physical, and the appropriate tests for work-up. Written by: Dr. Christina Ma (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Stephanie Garner (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Hugh Traquair (General Internist)Episode Produced by: Kiera Liblink (Medical Student) Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode will take you through all the details about herpes zoster! We cover the approach, when you should take extra concern and refer to ophthalmology, and how to manage a whole spectrum of patients. Written by: Dr. Lauren Winquist (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Megan Devlin (Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Rasha Abdul-Karim (General Internal Medicine)Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the pathophysiology, history, work-up and management of Achalasia. Our medicine minute discusses the trial "Endoscopic or Surgical Myotomy in Patients with Idiopathic Achalasia" published in NEJM in 2019. Written by: Dr. Grace Wang (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Teshima (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Laura Walker (General Internist)Sound editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)Infographic by: Vincent Li (Medical Student)Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we cover a host of malignant emergencies. We begin with their categorization, then walk through pertinent history details, physical exam, and your approach to diagnosis and treatment. Written by: Dr. Claire Browne (Internal Medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Elena Tsvetkova (Medical Oncologist) & Dr. Jeff Yu (General Internist). Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the clinical presentation, screening guidelines, diagnosis and management of Barrett's Esophagus - one of the risk factors for developing Esophageal Adenocarcinoma. In our medicine minute, we discuss a landmark trial that transitioned treatment for BE from esophagectomy to endoscopic ablation methods. Podcast written by: Dr. Louis Huynh (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Robert Bechara (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Don Thiwanka Wijeratne (General Internist)Production and Sound Editing by: Alison LaiSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIt's not always good to have "a thick skin!" Learn all about it in this weeks episode. Written by Dr. Laura Spatafora (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Stephanie Garner (Rheumatology) and Dr. Daniel Brandt Vegas (General Internal Medicine).  Infographic by Kiera Liblik (Medical student). Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, biochemical mediators and treatment of chronic urticaria. We discuss the importance of a thorough history and physical to identify potential triggers as well as the utility of challenge testing and desensitization for treatment. Tune into our medicine minute to hear about two life threatening kinds of chronic urticaria that require treatment with epinephrine. Written by: Dr. Natasha Correa, Internal Medicine ResidentReviewed by: Drs. Samira Jeimy, Allergist and Clinical Immunologist and Saira Zafar,Internal MedicineSound editing by: Dr. Nafis HossainInfographic by: Keerthana Pasumarthi, medical studentSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this high yield episode, we review the clinical presentation, up front investigations, immediate and long-term management of patients who present with STEMIs - one of the 5 causes of life-threatening chest pain. Our medicine minute reviews the PLATO trial, which supports the use of ticagrelor over clopidogrel as the second agent in dual anti-platelet therapy in patients with ACS. Written by: Drs. Varun Srivatsav and William Kennedy (Internal Medicine Residents)Reviewed by: Dr. Jonathan Dean (GIM) and Dr. Andrea Lavoie (Cardiology)Sound Editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)Infographic by: Drs. Varun Srivatsav and William Kennedy (Internal Medicine Residents)Infographic edited by: Vincent Li (Medical Student)Support the show

Dr. Catherine Lovatt, an Internal Medicine Resident, dives into the complexities of thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder affecting hemoglobin production. She explores its various types, symptoms, and the importance of genetic counseling. The discussion also touches on treatment options and fascinating emerging therapies that could change patient care. With insights from experts in hematology and internal medicine, this episode sheds light on a crucial yet often misunderstood condition.

Send us Fan MailIt's that time of year again ! To celebrate our newest Interns on July 1st we have an exclusive Fireside Chat with our team members Drs. Orly Bogler (Toronto Site Co-lead), Claire Browne (Western Site Co-lead), Shannon Gui (Infographic Designer and McMaster Site-Co Lead) and Nafis Hossain (Sound editor). In this episode they talk about how to stay afloat mentally during residency, and what they are excited and nervous about looking forward this July! Make sure to check out Part 1 from last week. Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui. Support the show