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Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep

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Produced by McGraw Hill, Harrison's Podclass delivers illuminating and engaging discussions led by Drs. Cathy Handy Marshall and Charlie Wiener of The John Hopkins School of Medicine on key topics in medicine, featuring board-style case vignettes from Harrison's Review Questions and chapters from the acclaimed Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine – available on AccessMedicine from McGraw Hill.

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Ep 178: A 57-Year-Old with Neck Pain 08.01.2026 10:55

This episode reviews the diagnostic approach to acute neck pain. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 177: A Patient with Low Blood Pressure 18.12.2025 8:35

Part of our Physiology at the Bedside collection, this episode reviews the physiology of shock. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 176: A 34-Year-Old Who Skipped Medications 11.12.2025 7:03

This is the next episode in our Physiology at the Bedside series and reviews complications that can arise when a patient forgets to take their medications. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 175: A 38-Year-Old with Cardiac Arrest 04.12.2025 10:29

Continuing our Physiology at the Bedside series, this episode examines the potential causes of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 174: A 65-Year-Old Man with Dyspnea on Exertion 28.11.2025 8:23

From our Physiology at the Bedside series, this episode reviews pulmonary function tests. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 173: A 48-Year-Old Woman with Heart Failure 20.11.2025 8:14

In this installment of our Physiology at the Bedside series, we cover heart failure and the physiology behind its different types. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 172: A 52-Year-Old Man with an Increased Respiratory Rate 13.11.2025 8:54

In this episode in our “Physiology at the Bedside” series, we discuss the causes and pathophysiology of acidosis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 171: A 19-Year-Old Woman with Lower Extremity Edema 06.11.2025 7:11

The first episode in the series, “Physiology at the Bedside” discussing the mechanisms of lower extremity edema. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 170: A 35-Year-Old with Changes in Vision 30.10.2025 10:28

This episode is a discussion with Harrison’s editor, Dr. Andrew Josephson, about multiple sclerosis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 169: A 65-Year-Old with Right-Sided Weakness 23.10.2025 9:16

This episode is a discussion with Harrison’s editor, Dr. Andrew Josephson, about the treatment of stroke. Read more on this topic in Harrison's . Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 168: A 52-Year-Old with Abdominal Pain and an Elevated Lipase 16.10.2025 10:24

This episode discusses the causes and evaluation of pancreatitis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 167: A 23-Year-Old with Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea 09.10.2025 12:17

This episode reviews the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in a young woman, along with the classification and treatment of the underlying condition. Read more on this topic in Harrison. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 166: A 64-Year-Old with Fatigue, Difficulty Sleeping, and Dyspnea on Exertion 02.10.2025 8:28

This episode reviews the diagnosis and acute management of tachycardia. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 165: A 63-Year-Old with an Elevated Hemoglobin 25.09.2025 7:55

This episode reviews the workup and differential diagnosis of a patient with an elevated hemoglobin (polycythemia), discovered on routine labs during an evaluation for fever and diarrhea. Read more on this topic in Harrison's chapters: Anemia and Polycythemia Polycythemia Vera and Other Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 164: A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Asking About Her Thyroid 18.09.2025 7:48

Today’s episode discusses thyroid testing and function in pregnancy. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 163: A 39-Year-Old with a Snakebite 11.09.2025 8:58

Today’s episode reviews different types of snakes and the clinical consequences of snakebites. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 162: A 73-Year-Old Woman with Fever and Altered Mental Status 04.09.2025 7:36

This episode discusses a particular cause of sepsis and its treatment following a foodborne illness. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 161: A 28-Year-Old Pregnant Woman with an Abnormal Urinalysis 28.08.2025 6:51

In this episode, we discuss asymptomatic bacteriuria in a pregnant woman. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 160: A 32-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Seeking Advice on Exposures 21.08.2025 6:47

This episode reviews the epidemiology of lead exposure in the United States and its health implications. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 159: A 30-Year-Old at High Altitude 14.08.2025 7:39

This episode discusses the diagnosis and treatment of acute mountain sickness. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 158: A 58-Year-Old with an Elevated PSA 07.08.2025 7:58

This episode talks about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 157: A 44-Year-Old with Cirrhosis and Shortness of Breath 31.07.2025 7:31

This episode reviews pleural effusions and how to distinguish between their different causes. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 156: A 24-Year-Old Man with Noonan Syndrome and a Heart Murmur 24.07.2025 6:40

Today’s episode discusses congenital heart disease and reviews murmurs associated with particular valvular disorders. Read more on this topic in Harrison's . Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 155: An 18-Year-Old with Trauma to the Chest 17.07.2025 6:56

In this episode, we review the differential diagnosis of cardiac injuries. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 154: A 58-Year-Old Going for Surgery 10.07.2025 8:13

Evaluation needed for a patient preparing for elective surgery. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition