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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Nov 1, 2020 • 18min
73. A Foray into RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis
Send us Fan MailArthritis affects over 6 million Canadians, that’s 1 in 5, and rheumatoid arthritis specifically affects as much as 1% of the population worldwide. Today's episode discusses how to differentiate RA from other degenerative processes, how to complete a detailed RA history and exam, which tests to order to aid clinical decisions, and an approach to management options! Keep listening for a history of the first "cortisone" injection. Support the show
Oct 18, 2020 • 10min
72. Not too Hot, Not too Cold - Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Send us Fan MailThis short but sweet episode takes you through the approach to understanding warm and cold hemolytic anemia, as well as what to ask on history, and appropriate investigations. Written by: Dr. Adam Suleman (Internal Medicine ResidentReviewed by: Dr. Eric Tseng (Hematology) & Dr. Yuna Lee (Internal Medicine) Support the show
Oct 4, 2020 • 10min
71. Dermatologic Emergencies
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of evaluating a patient with a dermatologic emergency. There are four main dermatologic emergencies that we'll cover in this podcast: Drug hypersensitivity syndrome (formerly known as DRESS), SJS/TEN, Serum sickness like reaction (SSLR) and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). We discuss management for each of the conditions - but the most important management point to take away is stop the offending drug!Written by: Dr. Niko MacLellanReviewed by: Dr. Phil Doiron (Dermatology) and Dr. Daniel Brandt Vegas (GIM).Support the show
Sep 20, 2020 • 14min
70. When the pressure stays high, go looking with a closer eye - Resistant Hypertension
Send us Fan MailDid you know that about 5-10% of patients with resistant hypertension have a secondary cause that is potentially curable? In this episode, we cover how to work-up a patient for secondary hypertension as well as which patients to suspect a secondary cause. Further, we discuss management of both resistant and secondary hypertension! Listen to our podcast on adrenal incidentalomas as an adjunct!Written by: Dr. Claudia Frankfurter (IM resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Paula Harvey (Cardiology) and Dr. Tom MacMillan (GIM)Support the show
Sep 6, 2020 • 22min
69. Ask a Fellow: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections - the most common of which is Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) in North America. Dr. Jessica Kapralik - Respirology Fellow, takes us through the tricky diagnosis, work-up and helps clarify when and who to treat for these often insidious infections. Support the show
Aug 23, 2020 • 11min
68. Not So Difficult to Swallow - An Approach to Dysphagia
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss an approach to differentiating oropharyngeal from esophageal dysphagia, as well as appropriate investigations and management options. We also cover data on the safety of PPIs and discuss their indications! Written by: Dr. Peter Wang (Internal Medicine Resident), reviewed by: Dr. David Reed (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Stephen Gauthier (General Internist).Support the show
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Aug 9, 2020 • 12min
67. The Fungus Among Us- Candidemia
Dive into the world of candidemia, a serious bloodstream infection caused by a dangerous fungus. Discover the microbiology behind Candida auris and its resistance to treatment. Learn about diagnostic techniques and management strategies to combat this infection. The discussion emphasizes the importance of timely medical intervention in saving lives. This insightful exploration sheds light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of internal medicine.
Jul 26, 2020 • 11min
66. Caught Red-Handed: The Adrenal Incidentaloma
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you find a mass lesion on the adrenal gland? We've got answers in in this episode! Dr. Shirley Shuster walks us through the diagnosis, work-up and treatment for an incidentally found adrenal mass. Podcast written by: Dr. Shirley Shuster (Internal Medicine resident), and reviewed by Dr. Joshua Lakoff (Endocrinologist) and Dr. Steven Montague (General Internist)Support the show
Jul 12, 2020 • 17min
65. Heating the Log Cabin - Phosphate Level Optimization.
Send us Fan MailToday we take you through our approach to hyper and hypophosphatemia - diagnosis, workup, management, we've got it all! This episode was written by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Matt Lanktree (Nephrologist), Dr. Rachel Holden (Nephrologist), and Dr. Steven Montague (General Internist) Support the show
Jun 28, 2020 • 16min
64. Calling the SMR: Transitioning to your SMR Year (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailPart 2 of our Transitioning to SMR episodes! We're still answering some of your questions from twitter, but also answering some questions that we had when we were going into our second year of internal medicine residency. What do you do when you don't know what to do overnight? What's your best tip for choosing a specialty? How do you maintain wellness? And finally, what our executive board is most looking forward to as they transition to their next stage in medicine!First released: June 28, 2020Support the show
