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The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine The Intern At Work
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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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187. Breaking down the perPLEXing topic of TTP
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, laboratory abnormalities, initial work-up and treatment of TTP. We review the pathophysiology and also how to distinguish TTP from other MAHAs based on the patient's lab findings and clinical presentation. The medicine minute discusses the first known case of TTP and the timeline of discovery of the etiology behind TTP.
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186. Ring the Alarm: Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
Today's episode is all about a rare disease that you may encounter on your allergy and immunology rotation! This episode was written by Dr. Candice Luo (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Paul Keith (Allergy and Immunology) and Dr. Zahira Khalid (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Cailyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident).
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185. Two Sizes Too Big - Dilated Cardiomyopathy
In this episode we take you through all the need-to-knows for your next patient with dilated cardiomyopathy!
Written by: Dr. Jasper Ho (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Katie Connolly (Cardiologist) and Dr. John Neary (General Internist)
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184. Backed Up - An Approach to SVC Syndrome
In this episode, we discuss the approach to a patient with SVC syndrome. This includes considering both malignant and non-malignant causes. Treatment focuses on relief of the obstruction and investigation and management of malignant causes. Our medicine minute discusses a 2021 trial reviewing endovascular therapy for SVC syndrome.
Written by: Dr. Samuel Chan (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. John Goffin (Medical Oncologist) and Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist)
Podcast recorded by: Alison Lai
Infographic by: Jessica Nguyen (Medical Student)
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183. An Approach to PCOS
At the intersection of endocrinology and gynaecology is an important topic- polycystic ovarian syndrome! This episode was written by Dr. Sooyoun Shin (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Shoba Sujana Kumar (Endocrinology) and Dr. Rupal Shah (General Internal Medicine). Podcast produced by Kiera Liblik (medical student). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident).
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182. Matters of the Heart - An approach to myocarditis
In this episode we break down the lengthy list of causes of myocarditis. We cover guidelines for biopsy and work-up and management approaches.
Written by: Dr. Dhruv Krishnan (Internal Medicine resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Samir Hazra (Cardiologist) and Dr. Steven
Montague (General Internist)
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More Episodes!! (Please)
Your podcast is extremely helpful! It is very succinct with fantastic examples. Please keep making more episodes!!!
Quick and packed w/ info
Love that it is succinct and packed with useful information. The physiology minute that is included really helps solidify understanding of the issue and connects the basic science to clinical practice.
Good content, terrible sound quality
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