Louisville Lectures Internal Medicine Lecture Series Podcast

In this lecture Dr. Raghuram takes a look at traditional and new definitions of FUOs as well as a practical algorithm for their workup. She takes a comprehensive look at common non-infectious causes including often used drugs that can produce fevers in patients. Dr. Raghuram finishes with several cases presented in a board review style and walks through her thought process with evaluating the questions.

In this case-based lecture, Dr. Krishansamy walks through several real-life examples of patients and their indications for novel treatments for diabetes with a focus on mechanisms of action. Included in this lecture is an overview and update on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Finally, she takes a look at new technology to treat type one diabetes.

Dr. Frederick Rosenblum covers a series of pulmonology cases from basic pulmonary diagnoses to cases masquerading as pulmonary and pulmonary cerebral syndromes. This is a fast-paced, clinically-relevant lecture!   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see ourcitation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) You may see our blog archive (http://www.louisvillelectures.org/blog-archive)for more lectures. Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Lorrel Brown takes time to discuss the indications, mechanics, and physiology of mechanical circulatory support. She provides a great introduction for internists to some of the most advanced ICU therapies. Dr. Lorrel Brown covers evidence and indications for various modalities like IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump), ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), and percutaneous VAD (ventricular assist device).   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this case-based lecture, Dr. Brittany Chapman discusses differential diagnosis for seizure-like events, diagnostic workup, seizure classification and epilepsy treatments. She also delves into comorbidities and long term epilepsy prognosis.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this concise talk, Dr. Jan Basile covers resistant hypertension including 24-hour ambulatory measurements, workup for secondary causes and evidence for pharmacologic treatments.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)

In this lecture, Dr. Mitchell discusses the etiology, evaluation, and workup of syncope in different age groups. She goes on to further discuss a guidelines based approach to diagnosis and pursuit of treatment options (including discharge to home, when appropriate).   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Rebecca Redman presents GI cancers from the perspective of a general internist. She covers workup of gastrointestinal cancers, the differences between curative and palliative treatment, and types of treatment. She spends a great deal of time on colorectal cancer then discusses esophageal and gastric cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer and GI neuroendocrine tumors.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Lori Earnshaw covers how to conduct a clear, effective discussion of DNR including indications and outcomes of CPR and how to approach conflicts about code status in a case-based method.   Clips during this lecture are used with the express permission of HBO and HBO Films, we are appreciative of their generosity in allowing their use for educational purposes. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Russ Farmer uses MS Paint to cover basic concepts of colon cancer including epidemiology and clinical decision making (chemo and surgery options).  He cements the topics by emphasizing visual points. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) You may see our blog archive (http://www.louisvillelectures.org/blog-archive)for more lectures. Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Mitchell discusses the process of discharge and the surprising complexities that surround getting a patient home safely and with information that they and their primary care physician can understand. She addresses the overall Medicare re-admission statistics in the US and ways that systems based medicine projects could be undertaken to improve patient care.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this action-packed lecture, Dr. Lorrel Brown covers ACS basics: coronary perfusion, types of myocardial infarction, and how to diagnose MI using history exam and EKG findings. She reviews ACS risk scores, acute treatment of ACS and some common pitfalls.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Rosenblum discusses the evidence, indications, and contraindications for non-invasive ventilatory support. Dr. Rosenblum is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine. He works at the Louisville VA Medical Center in the department of Pulmonology and Critical Care. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. You may see our blog archive for more lectures. ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Raghuram review common rickettsial diseases (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever,  Typhus, Mediterranean Spotted Fever, African Tick Bite Fever,  and less common species) with a focus on board review. She delves into geography, vectors and pathophysiology of these diseases as well as discussing common look-a-like diseases.

In this lecture, Dr. Umair Gauhar reviews pleural anatomy, normal characteristics of pleural effusion and epidemiology of pleural effusions. He then delves into a thorough discussion of parapneumonic effusions (including various classification schemas) as well as treatment options both empiric antibiotic regimens and a comprehensive discussion thoracentesis. This is a must watch lecture for pulmonologists, intensivists, and internists!   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/citations) You may see our blog archive (http://www.louisvillelectures.org/blog-archive)for more lectures. Disclaimers (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/disclaimer)©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org