Medicine Cases for Residents: 88 Diagnoses Inspired by UpToDate

This episode tackles Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), a major health challenge, drawing directly from the comprehensive UpToDate article. It covers CAP’s definition, epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and diagnostic approaches, including severity assessment and care setting decisions. Residents will gain insights into treatment strategies, complication management, prognosis, and key prevention meth...

This episode explores the complex symptom of dyspnea, or breathing discomfort, drawing from the detailed UpToDate article on its causes, assessment, and management. It covers the physiological and psychological factors behind dyspnea, including respiratory and cardiovascular etiologies, and provides a systematic approach to clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing for both acute and chronic presentations. With practical insights ...

This episode dives into the critical role of blood cultures in diagnosing bacteremia, covering everything from indications and collection techniques to laboratory analysis and result interpretation, all based on the comprehensive UpToDate article on this topic. Learn when to order blood cultures, how to minimize contamination, and how to distinguish clinically significant organisms from contaminants, with practical guidance for fol...

This episode focuses on the management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in hospitalized adults, based on the in-depth UpToDate article. It covers identifying CAP, determining care settings based on severity, selecting empiric antibiotics, and addressing drug-resistant pathogens like MRSA and Pseudomonas, alongside guidance on diagnostic testing, treatment duration, and prevention strategies. Tailored for residents, the podcast...

This episode delves into the outpatient management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults, guided by the comprehensive UpToDate article. It explores initial diagnosis, care setting decisions, empiric antibiotic choices for healthy patients versus those with comorbidities, and follow-up care, including prevention strategies like vaccinations. Designed for residents, the podcast simplifies outpatient CAP management and occas...

Dive into the world of antimalarial drugs with 88 Diagnoses! This episode unpacks everything from the UpToDate article on antimalarial drugs, covering mechanisms, resistance patterns, and toxicities. Learn how drugs like artemisinin derivatives, quinoline derivatives, and antifolates target the malaria parasite’s life cycle. With 3 snappy segments featuring catchy mnemonics, 4-5 ward-ready tips, relatable resident stories, and 3-4 ...

Dive into acute pancreatitis with this episode of 88 Diagnoses! Covering everything from the UpToDate article, we break down the inflammatory pancreatic condition—its classification (interstitial vs. necrotizing), severity (mild to severe), clinical symptoms like hallmark pain, and key diagnostic tools like serum lipase and CT/MRI. Expect 3 snappy segments with catchy mnemonics, 4-5 ward-ready tips, relatable resident stories, and ...

Tackle severe malaria in this high-energy 88 Diagnoses episode, drawn directly from the UpToDate article! Explore urgent diagnosis, antimalarial therapy with artesunate, and supportive care for complications like seizures, anemia, and acute kidney injury. Learn management protocols, including the Blantyre Coma Score and malarial retinopathy, with a focus on special populations like pregnant patients. Get 3 mnemonic-packed segments,...

Explore the management of acute pancreatitis in this 88 Diagnoses episode, drawn straight from the UpToDate article! Learn about initial assessment, fluid therapy, pain control, and severity-based care, plus how to tackle complications like necrosis and fluid collections. We cover interventions and treating root causes like gallstones or alcohol use. Enjoy 3 mnemonic-packed segments, 4-5 practical tips, resident anecdotes, 3-4 ‘pau...

Dive into the world of antimalarial drugs with 88 Diagnoses! This episode unpacks everything from the UpToDate article on antimalarial drugs, covering mechanisms, resistance patterns, and toxicities. Learn how drugs like artemisinin derivatives, quinoline derivatives, and antifolates target the malaria parasite’s life cycle. With 3 snappy segments featuring catchy mnemonics, 4-5 ward-ready tips, relatable resident stories, and 3-4 ...

This episode explores the critical topic of infections in older adults, drawing directly from the detailed insights provided by UpToDate. It covers why older adults are more susceptible to infections due to age-related physiological and immunological changes, as well as societal factors. The podcast highlights atypical presentations, modified fever definitions, and the need for a lower threshold of suspicion in this population. It ...

This episode tackles the diverse etiologies of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) in adults, based entirely on the comprehensive content from UpToDate. It defines FUO as a prolonged fever without an obvious cause after extensive evaluation and organizes its causes into five main categories: infections, rheumatologic conditions, neoplasms, miscellaneous causes, and undiagnosed cases. The podcast explores how epidemiology varies by geogra...

Unravel the mystery of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) in this 88 Diagnoses episode, straight from the UpToDate article! Dive into its four categories—classic, healthcare-associated, immunocompromised, and travel-associated—with a focus on systematic evaluation and management. Learn through detailed history-taking, physical exams, initial tests, and advanced diagnostics like PET/CT. Enjoy 3 mnemonic-driven segments, 4-5 ward-ready ti...

Description: This episode explores the diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM), two key subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs), as comprehensively detailed in the UpToDate articles. It covers the full spectrum of therapeutic strategies, from initial treatments like glucocorticoids and conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) to advanced options for recurren...

Description: This episode provides a detailed exploration of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and differential diagnoses of dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM), two immune-mediated myopathies, as outlined in the UpToDate articles. It covers the hallmark features of muscle weakness and inflammation, with a focus on DM’s distinctive skin manifestations and the variant clinically amyopathic DM (CADM). The podcast delves ...

This episode dives into the comprehensive overview of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs), a group of rare conditions marked by progressive muscle weakness and inflammation, as detailed in the UpToDate article on the topic. It explores the key aspects of IIMs, including their subtypes, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies, providing a thorough understanding for medical residents. The podcast covers everything from...

This episode of 88 Diagnoses delves into the comprehensive approach to managing diarrhea in adults within resource-rich settings, based entirely on the latest UpToDate article. It covers diagnostic strategies, treatment options, and management techniques tailored to environments with advanced medical resources. Crafted for medical residents, the podcast delivers practical, evidence-based insights to enhance clinical decision-making...

This episode of 88 Diagnoses dives into the comprehensive management of delirium, covering prevention strategies, treatment approaches, and prognostic insights, all based on the latest UpToDate article content. Designed for medical residents, the podcast breaks down the critical aspects of delirium care, offering practical guidance for clinical practice. Each key subtopic concludes with a memorable takeaway, "If you can't remember ...

This episode of 88 Diagnoses explores the comprehensive approach to managing diarrhea in adults in resource-limited settings, drawing directly from the latest UpToDate article. It covers essential aspects of diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies tailored to environments with constrained resources. Perfect for medical residents, the podcast provides practical insights for effective patient care in challenging settings. Eac...