In this episode, we review the staging, management and treatment options for chronic kidney disease. Though most patients may present asymptomatically at first, we review the symptoms and physical findings to look out for when examining a patient with CKD. Our medicine minute discusses EMPA-KIDNEY, and the evidence that supports the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD management. Written by: Dr. Susan Thanabalasingam (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Christine A. White (Nephrologist) and Dr. Christopher Smith (GIM) Produced by: Dr. Alison Lai Sound editing by: Margaret Sun Infographic ..read more

In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, specialized physical exam maneuvers, investigations and management of ankylosing spondylitis. Our medicine minute reviews the Choosing Wisely guidelines for Rheumatology.  Podcast written by: Dr. Emma Reesor (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Raj Carmona (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Stephen Gilick (General Internist) Sound editing by: Alison Lai Infographic Design by: Alison Lai Support the show ..read more

We're starting off the new year with an outpatient medicine episode! Take a listen to learn more about primary hyperaldosteronism, a common cause of resistant hypertension. Written by Dr. Isabel Shamsudeen, Internal medicine resident, and reviewed by Dr. Stan Van Uum, Endocrinology and Dr. Andrew Appleton, General Internal Medicine. Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui, Internal Medicine Resident.  Support the show ..read more

We're starting off the new year with an outpatient medicine episode! Take a listen to learn more about primary hyperaldosteronism, a common cause of resistant hypertension. Written by Dr. Isabel Shamsudeen, Internal medicine resident, and reviewed by Dr. Stan Van Uum, Endocrinology and Dr. Andrew Appleton, General Internal Medicine. Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui, Internal Medicine Resident.  Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Drs. Michael Fralick and Alison Lai get together to talk about the state of digital education in Internal Medicine across Canada. They talk about the origin stories of their podcast, how they stay up to date, and where they hope to see the digital education sphere! We then present the latest episode of The Rounds Table, hosted by brothers Dr. Michael Fralick and John Fralick. Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interviews special guest Dr. Alon Vaisman (Infectious Diseases) on the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). They discuss the definitions of severity of C. difficile, recommendations for current treatment and testing, prophylaxis and surgical management options.  Producer and Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani Guest: Dr. Alon Vaisman (Infectious Diseases) Sound Editing: Dr. Alison Lai Supp ..read more

In this episiode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interview Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman (Hematology, Thrombosis) about the latest recommendations in the  CHEST 2021 Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Second Update of the CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani Guest: Dr. Jameel Abdulrehman, Hematologist, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto Sound Editing: Alison Lai Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani interviews Dr. Andrew Ha, cardiac electrophysiologist at the University Health Network whose interest and clinical focus is in atrial fibrillation. They discuss the CCS/CHRS Comprehensive Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation, released in 2020. Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani Guest: Dr. Andrew Ha Sound Editing: We would like to thank Krzysztof Kowalik for producing this episode and editing the audio. Support the show ..read more

In this episode we have special guest Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist) review the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with our host Dr. Catherine Leurer.  Host: Dr. Catherine Leurer Special Guest: Dr. Dominic Ng (Endocrinologist) Sound Editing: Kryzsztof Kowalik Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Sheliza Halani speaks with Dr. Kevin Venus (General Internist) about the 2020 update to the Hypertension Canada Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension. Host: Dr. Sheliza Halani Sound Editing: Dr. Alison Lai Producers: Dr. Catherine Leurer and Dr. Sheliza Halani Support the show ..read more