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Aortic Regurgitation
Written by: Dr. Kate Haichin (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Nadia Giannetti (Cardiologist) and Dr. Amal Bessissow (General Internist)Infographic by: Jessica Nguyen (Anaesthesia Resident)Resources:ESC - Chronic aortic regurgitation Physical exam for...
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Written by: Dr. Dalton Budhram (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Zachary Liederman (Hematologist) and Dr. Gillian Spiegle (General Internist)Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn VlasschaertResources: H Score How I treat HLH in the adult patient Emapalumab in...
Tuberculosis
Episode written by Dr. Kevin Zhang, PGY2 Internal Medicine and reviewed by Dr. Jane Batt, Respirology and Dr. Kevin Venus, General Internal Medicine. Infographic by Dr. Valerie Kim. Resources: Tuberculosis Canada Guidelines
Seronegative Spondylarthritides
Written by: Dr. Steven Cho (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Lori Albert (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Vanessa Zannella (General Internist)Recorded and Produced by: Dr. Alison LaiInfographic by: Dr. Lilly YuResources:Rheum Tutor: Ankylosing...
Special July Episode 2023
Our host Dr. Zahra Merali (General Internist) sits down with Dr. Madeline Stephen (PGY3 Internal Medicine) and Dr. Dr. Mei-Ni Belzile (PGY3 Internal Medicine) to chat about how to navigate the subspecialty match and general tips for transitioning through phases in...
HIV Opportunistic Infections
Written by: Dr. Valerie Kim (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Nisha Andany (Infectious Disease Specialist) and Dr. Isaac Bogoch (Infectious Disease Specialist and Internal Medicine Physician)Infographic: Also by Dr. Valerie Kim!
CABG
Written by: Dr. Cole Clifford (IM Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. John Janevski (Cardiology) and Dr. Rupal Shah (General Internist)Sound editing by: Alison LaiInfographic by: Keerthana Pasumarthi (Medical Student)Resources:NEJM - ISCHEMIA trialNEJM - STITCHES trialSYNTAX...
Paget Disease
This episode was written by Dr. Emaad Mohammad (Internal Medicine Resident) and reviewed by Dr. Robyn Houlden (Endocrinology staff) and Dr. Amelia Wilkinson (GIM staff). Infographic by Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident).
Inherited Thrombophilia
Written by: Chloe Gordon (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Eric Tseng (Hematologist) and Dr. Vicky Tagalakis (General Internist) Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert Resources: ASH Draft Recommendations for Thrombophilia TestingHERDOO2...
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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...
Trial Files: Top 5 RCTs for 2024
Check out this week’s episode of The Rounds Table Podcast for a deeper dive into this year’s top 5 RCTs. The Rounds Table PodcastEffects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (FLOW)Perkovic V et al. NEJM (May 2024)Bottom...
Trial Files Throwback Thursday: DASH Diet for HTN, Ventilation Volume for ARDS, and MRAs for HFrEF
Why do we recommend a “DASH” diet for patients with hypertension?A Clinical Trial of the Effects of Dietary Patterns on Blood Pressure (DASH)The DASH Collaborative Research Group. NEJM (April 1997)Bottom Line: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the...