Episodes (Page 11)
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5 pearls on identifying unhealthy alcohol use.
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Case study of a 54M with diarrhea.
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Celebrating the field of General Internal Medicine (GIM).
Celebrating #ProudtobeGIM
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Review of steroids in COPD exacerbations.
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5 pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN).
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Case study of a 36F with weakness.
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5 pearls on Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency (AI).
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5 pearls on Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).
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5 pearls on albuminuria detection and significance.
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Evolution of COPD classification systems.
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5 pearls on Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) management.
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Screening for Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) involves identifying at-risk populations and understanding transmission.
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Albumin is recommended in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) to improve outcomes.
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Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) involves altered mental status, with precipitants like infections and GI bleeds.
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INR and platelet counts should not deter paracentesis in cirrhotics.
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Screening for iron deficiency anemia is recommended based on risk factors and frequency.
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Diagnostic paracentesis is recommended for cirrhotics with ascites to rule out SBP.
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Imaging for headaches is indicated based on specific red flags and symptoms.
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