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CSIM Special Episode- Internists can Help the Planet, Part 1
There are everyday practices we can stop or reduce that don’t add value to patient care and harm the environment. In this special CSIM episode, host Dr. Zahra Merali sits down with guests Dr. Mathilde Gaudreau @MathildeGSimard (General Internist, University of...
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Written by: Dr. Ryan Peters (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Katherine Steckham (General Internist, Obstetric Medicine fellow) and Dr. Amanda Huynh (General Internist, Obstetric Medicine) Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine...
CSIM Special Episode- Top Papers Runners Up Part 2
Apnea & Afib - In the second episode of our series leading up to CSIM, Dr. Zahra Merali @MeraliZahra sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we...
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Written by: Dr. Vanessa Giuliano (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Drs. Taylor Dear and Zachary Liederman (Hematology) and Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internal Medicine) Infographic by: Dr. Lilly Yu (Internal Medicine Resident) Resources: Blood: How I treat...
CSIM Special Episode- Top Papers Runners Up Part 1
Salt & Poison- In the first of our series leading up to CSIM, Dr. Laiya Carayannopoulos @KallirroiLaiya sits down with Dr. Raj Hanmiah to discuss the papers that didn't make the cut for the top papers of the year. Keep tuning in to hear the rest and join us as we...
Invasive Aspergillosis
Written by: Dr. Ravinder Sandhu (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Terrence Ho (Respirology) and Dr. John Neary (General Internal Medicine) Sound Editing by: Tony Walsh Infographic by: Dr. Ravinder Sandhu (Internal Medicine Resident) Resources: IDSA:...
Medical Assistance in Dying
Written by: Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Mark Bonta (Internist) and Dr. Kayla Wolofsky (Internist, Palliative Care) Resources: CPSO - Legal Requirement: Medical Assistance in Dying Government of Canada - Medical Assistance in Dying...
Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient.
"Bad Gut Feeling" Medical & Surgical Management of The Hospitalized IBD Patient. Host: Michael Scaffidi (Internal Medicine Resident) Guests: Dr. Fiona Milne @not_shreks_wife (Gastroenterology fellow) and Dr. Daniel Potter (General Surgery Resident). Reviewed by...
Personal Finances
Special Guest: Dr. Mark Soth Resources: The Loonie Doctor The Money Scope
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Trial Files Throwback Thursday: Opioids vs Non-Opioids for Chronic Pain, IV Albumin For Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, and PPI for GI Bleed
Are non-opioids effective for chronic back pain or hip or knee osteoarthritic pain? Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain (SPACE) Krebs EE et al. JAMA (March 2018)...
Trial Files: CGM in Older Patients with T1DM, Left Atrial Appendage Closure after Ablation for AFib and Alteplase for Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke at 4.5-24 Hrs
Continuous Glucose Monitoring With Geriatric Principles in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Munshi MN et al. Diabetes Care (September 2024) Bottom Line: This randomized controlled trial included 131 older adults (≥65...
Trial Files Throwback Thursday: Inhalers for COPD, EVT for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Remdesevir for COVID-19
Why is LABA-LAMA preferred over LABA-ICS for preventing COPD exacerbations? Indacaterol–Glycopyrronium versus Salmeterol–Fluticasone for COPD (FLAME) Wedzicha JA et al. NEJM (June 2016) Bottom Line: This 52-week, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, noninferiority...