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Dr. Forest Arnold returns to discuss co-infections in COVID-19 by first presenting case reports and pathophysiology. After, he explains etiology and frequency and finally, diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreDr. Forest Arnold returns to present "COVID-19 Vaccines: Wows and Woes" today on Louisville Lectures. In this presentation, Dr. Arnold gives an overview of COVID-19 and vaccines. He then discusses a case of potential thrombosis due to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as well as the pathophysiology of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). After, he presents the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the efficacy of vaccines in light of variants. And finally, Dr. Arnold discusses post acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS).
Read MoreDr. Mark Burns gives an update on COVID-19 by first discussing its history and epidemiology. He then describes the lifecycle of Sars-CoV-2 and the events surrounding the Cytokine Storm. After, he explains the clinical presentation and current commendations for pharmacologic management and finally, the vaccines in phase 3 trials.
Read MoreDr. Nina Vasavada gives an Acid Base Core Lecture by first reviewing dietary sources of acids and alkali. She then reviews renal and non renal mechanisms of maintaining acid/base equilibrium. After, she discusses practice questions.
Read MoreDr. Forest Arnold's focuses on summarizing the extent of human coronaviruses, risk factors, and the clinical presentation of patients with coronavirus to the extent known. He then identifies the current infection prevention and control approach, as well as clinical management and future directions.
Read MoreDr. Mark Burns presents "Ebola" by first discussing the history and transmission of Ebola. He then explains the term "person under investigation" as well as how to control the spread of Ebola.
Read MoreDr. Anupama Raghuram presents a review of "HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)" by first discussing the HIV global burden of disease and transmission. She then presents the rationale for HIV PrEP as well as the efficacy and indications of HIV PrEP. Finally, she analyzes the initial barriers in prescribing HIV PrEP.
Read MoreIn this Grand Rounds, Dr. Jonathan Bernstein discusses chronic cough by first describing the evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with chronic cough. He then determines the pathogenesis of chronic cough and defines the approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough.
Read MoreDr. Christine Bridges presents "Advanced Care Planning" by first defining advanced care planning. She then discusses the available documents, billing and coding, as well as clinical pearls.
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