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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 153: A 55-Year-Old Here for an Annual Physical 03.07.2025 6:55

This episode discusses prostate cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 152: A 66-Year-Old with Inability to Speak 26.06.2025 8:09

This episode reviews the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of strokes and transient ischemic attacks. 22nd Edition of Harrison's – Now Available on AccessMedicine Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 151: A 55-Year-Old with Cardiac Amyloid 19.06.2025 6:54

This episode reviews important concepts related to cardiac transplantation. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 150: Gas Exposure 12.06.2025 8:16

This episode examines toxic gas exposures—how they present, how to recognize them, and the antidotes that can save lives. Read more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 149: A 20-Year-Old with an Abnormal Chest X-Ray 05.06.2025 7:38

Read more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 148: A 55-Year-Old Man with Obesity 29.05.2025 9:04

This episode discusses the diagnosis of obesity, associated conditions, and treatment considerations. Read more on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 147: A 55-Year-Old with Hypertension 22.05.2025 7:42

In this episode, we explore non-pharmacologic strategies for controlling blood pressure. Read more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 146: A 73-Year-Old Female with Lower Extremity Swelling 15.05.2025 10:11

This episode covers a woman experiencing subacute edema and anasarca due to renal disease, and reviews the possible underlying causes. Read more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 145: A 45-Year-Old Snorer 08.05.2025 11:49

Today’s case is about a 45-year-old with suspected sleep apnea. We walk through the diagnostic workup and potential treatment options. Read more on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 144: A 35-Year-Old with Burning Abdominal Pain 01.05.2025 7:43

We discuss a 35-year-old patient with burning abdominal pain due to H. pylori, covering the infection’s history, treatment, and follow-up care. Read more on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 143: 5 Cases for Antibiotic Prophylaxis 24.04.2025 6:29

We discuss 5 cases for antibacterial prophylaxis, highlighting when it’s appropriate and the risks of overuse in different scenarios. Read more on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 142: Infertility in a Couple of Reproductive Age 17.04.2025 7:35

In this episode, we explore the causes of infertility and the recommended initial evaluation. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 141: A 51-Year-Old with Stage 3 Breast Cancer 10.04.2025 9:29

A woman with a history of breast cancer presents with new back pain. This episode explores the differential diagnosis and diagnostic procedures. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 140: A 45-Year-Old Man with Confusion After Running 03.04.2025 9:24

This episode discusses a patient with an elevated body temperature and explores heat-related illnesses. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 139: First Time Visit for a 73-Year-Old Man 27.03.2025 8:53

This episode reviews primary care principles for caring for older adults. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 138: A 67-Year-Old Male After ICD Firing 20.03.2025 6:56

This episode covers implantable cardiac defibrillators and their management. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 137: A 21-Year-Old with Vaginal Discharge 13.03.2025 7:52

This episode reviews the differential diagnosis and diagnostic criteria for common conditions that would cause vaginal discharge. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 136: A 71-Year-Old Man with Prostate Cancer 06.03.2025 7:27

This episode covers a patient in a placebo-controlled clinical trial and explores the placebo effect. Read more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 135: Elderly Couple Considering Home Renovations 27.02.2025 6:25

In this episode, we discuss the impact of ambient and household air pollutants, which may significantly affect respiratory and cardiac health. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 134: A 72-Year-Old Man with New-Onset Seizures 20.02.2025 8:24

In this episode, we discuss a 72-year-old man with new-onset seizures, exploring potential etiologies and initial treatment. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 133: A 45-Year-Old with Difficulty Climbing Stairs 13.02.2025 8:18

Today’s case features a young man presenting with shortness of breath and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation. The discussion delves into some genetic causes of lung disease. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 132: A 72-Year-Old with Fatigue and Dyspnea on Exertion 06.02.2025 9:11

Today's patient is a woman who develops respiratory distress related to transfusion of red blood cells. Immunologic and non-immunologic complications of transfusion are discussed. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 131: A 55-Year-Old with Differing Causes of Shortness of Breath 30.01.2025 7:23

How point-of-care ultrasound can be used in the clinic. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 130: A 27-Year-Old with Penicillin Allergy 23.01.2025 7:27

A young woman with a history of penicillin allergy and an indication for penicillin treatment. The discussion focuses on mechanisms of penicillin allergy and the utility of desensitization. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

Ep 129: A 68-Year-Old with Lower Abdominal Pain 16.01.2025 9:01

This episode talks about acute kidney injury, its complications, potential etiologies, and therapy. See more on this topic on AccessMedicine Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition