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CSIM Special Episode- Serotonin surprises: a less-known drug interaction leading to an unusual presentation
Dr. John Fralick sits down with Dr. Nicole Hawe, a first-year Internal Medicine resident at the University of British Columbia, to discuss her third place winning clinical vignette from the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting 2024.
CSIM Special Episode- The GI Bleed You Can’t (Un)See
Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos sits down with Nick Sanchez (MD student) to discuss his second place winning clinical vignette from the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting 2024.
CSIM Special Episode- When the Brain Gets the Jitters: A Curious Case of Hemichorea
Dr. Zahra Merali (Host) sits down with Dr. Shaima Kaka (Internal Medicine resident) to discuss her first place winning clinical vignette (oral case report) from the Canadian Conference of Medicine Annual Meeting 2024. Resources: Diabetic Striatopathy: An Updated...
Approach to CRS and ICANS
This episode was written by Dr. Veronica Ramirez (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Kelly Davison (Hematology) and Dr. Blair Schwartz (General Internist and Intensivist). Infographic by Neeloufar Grami (medical student). Resources: ASH Summary
A Deep Dive into Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
Written by Dr. Zuhal Mohmand (Internal Medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Squirell (Gastroenterologist), Dr. Michelle Ricci (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Heather Johnson (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Sapriya Birk (Medical Student)....
Tracheostomy 102
Written by: Drs . Tharaniya Vallipuram (Internal Medicine Resident) and Liang Chen (General Internal Medicine & ICU Fellow) Reviewed by: Dr. Jed Lipes (Intensivist & General Internist) & Dr. Evan Wong (Intensivist & General Surgeon) Resources: National...
The Internist’s Guide to Peripheral Arterial Disease
Hosted by: Dr. Maya Stein (General Internal Medicine Fellow) Special Guest: Dr. Beth Abramson (Cardiologist) Guidelines: 1. Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2022 Guidelines for Peripheral Arterial Disease 2. COMPASS trial
The Internist’s Guide to PJP
Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani Invited Guest: Dr. Nisha Andany (Infectious Diseases) Resources: Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV Roux A, Canet E, Valade S, et al. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in...
Chronic Asthma Management
Written by: Dr. Yining (Nancy) Chen (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr Shaun Ong (Respirologist) and Dr Lori Wik (General Internist) Infographic by: Dr. Lilly Yu (Internal Medicine Resident) Resources: 2023 GINA Report NEJM - Controlled Trial of...
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Trial Files: Drugs vs Ablation for VT, O2 Delivery Methods for Resp Failure, and Sepsis Biomarkers for ABx Duration
Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia (VANISH2)Sapp J et al. NEJM (November 2024)Bottom Line: This international trial compared the effectiveness of catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic drug therapy as a first-line treatment for...
Trial Files Throwback Thursday: Clopidogrel + Aspirin for TIA/Stroke, Stress Testing after PCI, Adjunctive Rifampicin for S. Aureus
What’s the evidence for 21 days of DAPT after TIA or minor stroke?Clopidogrel with Aspirin in Acute Minor Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (CHANCE)Wang Y et al. NEJM (July 2013)Bottom Line: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the...
Trial Files: Transcatheter MV Repair, Disinfecting Medical Equipment, Combination Therapy for Esophageal Varices
Transcatheter Valve Repair in Heart Failure with Moderate to Severe Mitral Regurgitation (RESHAPE-HF2)Anker S et al. NEJM (August 2024)Bottom Line: This randomized, controlled trial involved 505 patients with heart failure and moderate to severe functional mitral...
