IM & Hospital Medicine Recaps

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Audio notes for busy internists and hospitalists, built from our favorite clinical reviews, cases, trials, and more! These summaries are curated and written by practicing physicians, read-aloud by AI.

  1. 21H AGO

    Cancer Screening in Older Adults (AAFP)

    Navigating cancer screening for older adults is a complex puzzle. This episode explores why life expectancy, not just chronological age, should be the primary factor in making screening decisions. We delve into the crucial "lag time" for mortality benefits, the significant harms of overdiagnosis, and specific, nuanced recommendations for breast, prostate, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer screenings. Move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and understand how to personalize cancer care for aging patients. --- Source: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/1200/cancer-screening-older-adults.html Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    6 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Neutropenia Evaluation and Management (AAFP)

    Neutropenia can be a puzzling and concerning finding, signaling everything from medication side effects to serious autoimmune conditions. This episode, from the AAFP, offers essential insights into its diverse causes and critical management strategies. From navigating the critical window of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and recognizing febrile neutropenia as an oncologic emergency, to understanding unpredictable drug reactions and non-pathologic ethnic variants. We also delve into nutritional deficiencies and the unique challenges of Felty Syndrome. Equip yourself with the knowledge for accurate diagnosis and effective patient care. Source: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/1200/neutropenia.html Subscribe to the Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    4 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Evaluation of Suspected Dementia (AAFP)

    Navigating a suspected dementia diagnosis is complex. This episode offers a comprehensive guide to the systematic evaluation process. From gathering crucial collateral history and utilizing cognitive screening tests like the MoCA, to conducting targeted physical exams, focused lab workups, and essential brain imaging, we break down each critical step. We'll explore the nuances of differentiating conditions like Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Vascular, and Frontotemporal Dementias, discuss the significance of Mild Cognitive Impairment, and highlight crucial considerations like reversible causes and medication burden. Source: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/1200/suspected-dementia-evaluation.html Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    7 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Chronic Pancreatitis (Lancet)

    Chronic pancreatitis: a condition often misunderstood, challenging both patients and clinicians. This episode cuts through common misconceptions, revealing how the disease can manifest without prior acute attacks and detailing the synergistic impact of dominant risk factors like alcohol and smoking. We explore the cascade of complications from pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency – including 'brittle' Type 3c diabetes – to evolving neuropathic pain, osteoporosis, and increased cancer risk. Discover cutting-edge management strategies, from enzyme replacement to nuanced diabetes care and multimodal pain approaches. A crucial listen for anyone seeking a deeper, holistic understanding of this complex condition and its comprehensive care. Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39647500/ Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    6 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Vaginitis: Diagnosis and Treatment (AAFP)

    Source: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/1100/vaginitis.html Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    4 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Management of Sepsis in Hospitalized Patients (Annals of IM)

    Source: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-02685 Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    4 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (Lancet)

    Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01451-5/abstract Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    4 min

  8. FEB 17

    MASLD: A Review (JAMA)

    Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2841071 Subscribe to our Substack! https://substack.com/@rokeefemd

    4 min
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Audio notes for busy internists and hospitalists, built from our favorite clinical reviews, cases, trials, and more! These summaries are curated and written by practicing physicians, read-aloud by AI.

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  • Creator
    Point of Care Medicine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
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