Episode 955: Cardiac Effects of COVID-19
Contributor: Ricky Dhaliwal, MD Educational Pearls: What factors are considered in a COVID-19 infection? The viral load: Understood as the impact of SARS-CoV-2 viral particles infecting host cell tis...
5 Maj 20254min
Episode 954: Combo Rescue Inhalers - New Guidelines
Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: What is a Rescue Inhaler? A rescue inhaler is a medication for people with asthma to quickly reverse the symptoms of an asthma attack. Historical...
30 Apr 20253min
Episode 953: Penicillin Allergies
Contributor: Geoff Hogan MD Educational Pearls: Penicillin allergies are relatively uncommon despite their frequent reports 10% of the population reports a penicillin allergy but only 5% of these...
21 Apr 20252min
Episode 952: Heart Transplants
Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD Educational Pearls: Key clinical considerations when managing heart transplant patients due to their unique pathophysiology 1. Arrhythmias A transplanted heart i...
14 Apr 20253min
Episode 951: Pediatric Febrile Seizures
Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: Pediatric febrile seizures are defined as seizures that occur between the ages of six months to five years in the presence of a fever greater than o...
7 Apr 20256min
Episode 950: Ultrasound Pulse Check During Cardiac Arrest
Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is used to assess cardiac activity during cardiac arrest and can identify potential reversible causes such as peric...
31 Mars 20252min
Episode 949: Hoover's Sign
Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD Educational Pearls: What is Hoover's sign used to identify? This physical exam maneuver differentiates between organic vs. functional (previously known as psychogenic...
24 Mars 20251min
Episode 948: CYP Inducers and Inhibitors
Contributor: Jorge Chalit-Hernandez, OMS3 Educational Pearls: CYP enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of many medications, drugs, and other substances CYP3A4 is responsible for the majorit...
17 Mars 20253min
