The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational use only and is not intended as the sole resource for clinical management. All scripts are original scripts. Podcasts produced out of Canada and may contain Canadian specific guidelines. Created by: Alison Lai Executive Producers: Laiya Carayannopoulos, Zahra Merali
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Apr 3, 2022 • 11min
133. Cystic Fibrosis: Unplugged
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss our approach to cystic fibrosis. You will learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and new management tools. Written by: Dr. Rigya Arya (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Elizabeth Tullis (Respirology) and Dr. Michael Fralick (General Internal MedicineSupport the show
Mar 27, 2022 • 9min
132. Small and Non-Small Cells - An Approach to Lung Cancer
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the different types of lung cancers. We review the common clinical presentation, work-up and diagnosis of lung cancer. We also discuss an overview of treatment for lung cancer. Written by: Dr. Coralea Kappel, Internal Medicine ResidentReviewed by: Dr. Peter Ellis (Medical Oncology) and Dr. Daniel Brandt Vegas (General Internal Medicine)Sound Editing by: Nathan Doupnik (Medical Student)Support the show
Mar 20, 2022 • 19min
131. What is the Wells' Score? An approach to DVT and PE
Send us Fan MailMarch is deep vein thrombosis awareness month... and just in time, we have an episode to teach you all about venous thromboembolism! Learn about the pathophysiology, physical examination, laboratory investigations, imaging and management of VTE's in this timely episode. Written by Dr. Danyal Ladha (internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. James Zhang (General Internist) and Dr. Deborah Siegal (Hematology/Thrombosis). Produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical student), infographic by Lilly Yu. Support the show
Mar 13, 2022 • 15min
130. Going Backwards – An Approach to Mitral Regurgitation
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the etiology, clinical features of mitral regurgitation. Acute, chronic, management of both, we've got it all! Written by: Dr. Arjun Sharma (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava (General Internist) and Dr. Aws Almufleh (Cardiologist)Infographic by: Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident) Support the show
Mar 6, 2022 • 15min
129. Too Fast, Too Furious - An Approach to SVT
Exploring the complexities of superventricular tachycardia (SVT) including AVRT and AVNRT, understanding symptoms, triggers, and initial assessment methods. Detailed guide on diagnosing SVT with emphasis on rhythm differentiation and diagnostic tests. Strategies for managing SVT such as synchronized cardioversion, vagal maneuvers, medication options, and insights from the Revert trial on a modified balsalva maneuver.
Feb 27, 2022 • 15min
128. When it Goes Low, We Go Slow - An Approach to Hypothyroidism
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the etiologies, clinical presentation and treatment of hypothyroidism. We also review the clinical presentation and treatment of myxedema coma - a potentially life threatening illness.Written by: Dr. Mohammed Bucheeri (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Robert Silver (Endocrinology) and Dr. Trevor Jamieson (Internal Medicine)Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)Sound editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)Support the show
Feb 20, 2022 • 14min
127. The Gift of Life - Organ Donation after Neurological Death
Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss the clinical criteria required to diagnose neurological death, and the steps to caring for the neurologically deceased organ donor. Support the show
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Feb 13, 2022 • 13min
126. Good Bug Gone Bad - Staph Aureus Bacteremia
The podcast discusses the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of MSSA and MRSA bacteremia, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes
Feb 6, 2022 • 18min
125. Medication or Libation? - The Beer's List
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we take you through a case-based approach to applying the Beer's List medications. We discuss why medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are different in older adults, and cover high risk medications and approach to finding safer alternatives. Support the show
Jan 30, 2022 • 17min
124. Mad Hatter- TCA Overdose
Send us Fan MailWhat does "mad as a hatter" make you think of in medicine? In this episode we go over the nuances of a medical emergency- TCA overdose! Written by Dr. Leah Kosyakovsky (Internal medicine resident at the time of writing, now cardiology fellow). Reviewed by Dr. Pete Wu (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology) and Dr. David Juurlink (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident). Produced by Dr. Nafis Houssain (Intern Medicine Resident) Support the show
