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
Pancytopenia is a critical clinical manifestation characterized by a simultaneous decrease in hemoglobin, platelets, and white blood cells, originating from bone marrow failure, infiltration, or peripheral destruction. Effective management begins with stabilizing the patient against life-threatening risks like febrile ...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as "broken heart syndrome," is a transient, reversible non-ischemic cardiomyopathy characterized by regional left ventricular dysfunction and apical ballooning. Primarily affecting postmenopausal women, the condition is believed to be triggered by a massive catecholamine release...
Splenomegaly serves as a critical clinical indicator for a vast range of congestive, infectious, hematologic, neoplastic, inflammatory, and infiltrative disorders. The spleen’s dual compartments—red pulp for hematologic filtration and white pulp for immunologic response—dictate its primary functions, including the stor...
This podcast episode, presented by Dr. Thomas Kiebalo, focuses on differentiating between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in hyperthermic patients. The episode begins with a case study of Libby Zeon, whose death was attributed to serotonin syndrome, highlighting the importance of recognizing...
Hypoglycemia represents a critical clinical state defined by Whipple’s Triad: low plasma glucose, neurogenic or neuroglycopenic symptoms, and symptom resolution upon carbohydrate administration. The body normally maintains glucose homeostasis through a complex neurohormonal response involving decreased insulin and the ...
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