Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#200: Insulin and QWINT-1 Trial in T2DM: Beyond Journal Club Segment with NEJM Group

#199 Privacy & Confidentiality: At the Bedside Segment

#198 Microskills for Change That are Big Enough to Matter, Small Enough to Win

#197 Hypercoagulability Part 2: 5 Pearls Segment

#196 Stories of Courage and Career Development with Horn Award

#195 Antibiotic Duration & BALANCE Trial: Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group

#194: Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: 5 Pearls Segment

#193 Venous Congestion & VEXUS Interview with Dr. Ross Prager

#192 Debate on First-Line Medications for Diabetes

#191 Hepatorenal Syndrome Part 2 on Management: 5 Pearls Segment

This episode addresses the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), emphasizing the importance of raising mean arterial pressure (MAP) using vasoconstrictors. It explores three vasoconstrictor options: terlipressin, norepinephrine, and midodrine-octreotide, weighing their effectiveness and side effects. The discussion ...

#190: Hepatorenal Syndrome Part 1: 5 Pearls Segment

This podcast episode addresses the diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), emphasizing that it should be viewed as AKI on portal hypertension rather than merely AKI in a patient with cirrhosis. The discussion highlights the hormonal changes and vasodilation that occur due to portal hypertension, leading to vasoconstri...

#189 Bisphosphonates and Fracture Prevention Trial: Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group

#188 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 2: Gray Matters Segment

Orthostatic hypotension management in hospitalized patients requires balancing symptom relief with the risks of pharmacotherapy and immobility. Midodrine, the primary alpha-agonist, effectively raises blood pressure but carries a black box warning for supine hypertension, necessitating precise timing with patient activ...

#187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

Orthostatic hypotension presents a significant clinical challenge in hospitalized patients, requiring precise diagnostic techniques and a focus on patient functionality rather than arbitrary blood pressure targets. Diagnosis involves measuring blood pressure and heart rate after at least five minutes of supine rest, fo...

#186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment

The Core IM Thigh Pearls Podcast episode delves into the diagnosis and management of pneumothorax, featuring insights from interventional pulmonologists. The hosts and guests discuss imaging modalities, emphasizing the importance of patient positioning for chest X-rays and the nuances of ultrasound in detecting pneumot...

#185 Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment

The podcast addresses the complexities of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia, challenging the rigid application of absolute neutrophil count (ANC) thresholds. It emphasizes that a count below 1500 should not automatically trigger alarm, especially in individuals of African or Middle Eastern ancestry due to the Duffy n...

#184 Stories for the Feels

#183 Diagnose the Clinician: Hoofbeats Segment

#182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment

The Core IM Thigh Pearls Podcast episode focuses on the interpretation of pleural fluid studies and common pleural diseases. The hosts discuss when to perform thoracentesis, how to interpret Light's criteria, and common pitfalls in analyzing pleural pH and cell differentials. They delve into parapneumonic effusions, in...

#181 July Stories 3.0