Calcium Homeostasis with Dr. Lederer
Dr. Eleanor Lederer reviews the balance of calcium in the body and mechanisms of homeostasis in the kidneys and bones. She then covers hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia in a case-based approach.
Read MoreSodium, Potassium, and Diuretics with Dr. Lederer
Dr. Eleanor Lederer addresses sodium and potassium regulation including mechanisms of diuretics. She presents a basic approach to addressing cases and analyzing serum and urine electrolytes in the context of presentation.
Read MoreComplications of Diabetes with Dr. Villafuerte
In this lecture Dr. Villafuerte speaks from experience and research on the myriad complications that can occur with diabetes. She covers all the bases (heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, renal disease, peripheral arterial disease) as well as rarer entities such as necrobiosis lipoidica.
Read MoreAccessibility Issues in the Clinic with Dr. Stillman
Dr. Stillman presents a talk on barriers to care that are rarely addressed in usual discussions on the issue including physical barriers in caring for those living with disabilities.
Read MoreSomatoform Disorders with Dr. Tamas
Dr. Rebecca Tamas presents a common complaint: Somatoform Disorders. She touches on the clinical criteria then delves into treatment options.
Read MorePulmonary Function Testing with Dr. Perez
Dr. Rafael Perez simplifies PFTs for the internist. He reviews the physiologic principles utilized in spirometry, technical aspects of a quality PFT, and common pathologic PFT presentations.
Read MoreA-fib and A-flutter Concepts with Dr. Espinosa
Dr. Martin Espinoza covers differentiating Afib from Aflutter based on ECG features. Then he delves into therapeutic options including answering some FAQs of house staff officers.
Read MoreAnemia with Dr. Bryan Moffett
Dr. Bryan Moffett presents a lecture on his approach to the differential and assessment of various types of anemia. He begins with some of his algorithms for determining testing and ends with his own set of cases to provide clinical vignettes on common presentations.
Read MoreMinimizing Complications in Cirrhosis with Dr. Marsano
Dr. Luis Marsano delves into providing adequate nutrition for patients with cirrhosis to prevent hepatic encephalopathy and alcoholic hepatitis. He also addresses ascites and hepatorenal syndrome management as well as SBP prevention and GI bleeding.
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