Dr. Matthew Pullen, infectious disease physician at the University of Minnesota, joins host Walker Redd to discuss blastomycosis, an often-overlooked endemic fungal infection. Through a case presentation, they explore epidemiology, classic histopathologic findings, and a variety of clinical manifestations, including pulmonary, cutaneous, CNS, and musculoskeletal. They also walk through diagnostic strategies and treatment approaches based on disease severity.
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Septic Shock
Dr. Vikramjit Mukherjee, critical care physician at NYU and Bellevue, joins Dr. Emily Gutowski for a review of septic shock management. They first review the diagnosis of SIRS vs. sepsis vs. severe sepsis vs. septic shock. Additional topics include identifying possible sources of infection, recognizing red flags, and initiating timely, adequate fluid resuscitation, including in special patient populations (e.g., CKD and CHF). Lastly, they briefly review the use of vasopressors in septic shock.Check out Sketchy's new fully immersive, real-life case simulations that challenge you to apply classroom knowledge to clinical decision-making today! First 10 users to use code RUNTHELIST will get a free year of cases access. https://tinyurl.com/sketchy-runthelist
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Osteoporosis
Dr. Walker Redd interviews Dr. Brooke Matson, endocrinologist at UNC Chapel Hill, about osteoporosis. Together, they review the diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia, the use of the FRAX calculator, and the basics of antiresorptive and anabolic therapies. They also cover lifestyle changes that patients with osteoporosis can incorporate to prevent fractures.
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Perioperative Risk and Management
In this episode, Dr. Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Michael Janjigian about preoperative assessment and perioperative medicine. They discuss the recent updates to perioperative management guidelines, the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and Gupta scores, and integration of laboratory data into preoperative visits. This episode also helps identify patients who may need additional testing prior to surgery.
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Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
Dr. Ryan Bonner returns to explore cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome and its clinical implications through the lens of chronic kidney disease. The discussion walks through atherosclerotic risk, weight management, hypertension, and heart failure, offering a multidisciplinary, practical approach to managing CKM.
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