Louisville Lectures Internal Medicine Lecture Series Podcast

Dr. Lorrel E.B. Toft returns to the University of Louisville to deliver a much needed Boards Review on Cardiology. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Lorrel Brown presents a quick Cards Board Review for residents at the University of Louisville. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Laura Bishop presents the COVID-19 Series. In part one, she discusses the background of COVID-19 from virology, to epidemiology and symptoms. Stay tuned for Part Two where she discusses clinical care.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Discla...

Dr. Forest Arnold's focuses on summarizing the extent of human coronaviruses, risk factors, and the clinical presentation of patients with coronavirus to the extent known. He then identifies the current infection prevention and control approach, as well as clinical management and future directions. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been ci...

Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi presents Part Two of his Critical Care Medicine Board Review with the topics below: - Myxedema Coma - Thyroid Storm - Thyroid Function in Non-Thyroidal Illness - Delirium - Sepsis - Protocolized Sedation and Spontaneous Breathing Trial - ICU-Acquired Weakness - Post-intensive Care Syndrome - Chronic Critical Illness Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’...

Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi presents Part One of his Critical Care Medicine Board Review with the topics below: - Lactic Acidosis- Hyponatremia - Hypernatremia - Drug Poisoning - Cyanide Toxicity - Carbon Monoxide Toxicity - Methemoglobinemia - Hypothermia Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For mo...

Dr. Mark Burns presents "Ebola" by first discussing the history and transmission of Ebola. He then explains the term "person under investigation" as well as how to control the spread of Ebola. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2016 Lo...

Dr. Gunjan Garg presents an overview on  "Chronic Kidney Disease" by first discussing the definition and staging. She then presents the pathophysiology and epidemiology, screening, and clinical manifestations. After, she discusses hypertension, dyslipidemia, management, and so on. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at...

Dr. Khushboo Gala returns with Patterns of Liver Injury and the initial evaluations when encountering them. She first classifies liver disease  and after, discusses patterns of liver injury be degree of transaminase elevation. Don't forget to check out part one: Liver Tests! https://youtu.be/jSTtrVSvR00 Behind the scenes at Louisville Lectures, we have been hard at work on a new series: "Little Le...

Dr. Olgres presents a quick overview on “Biostats for Internal Medicine”. In this lecture, Dr. Olges explains how to calculate sensitivity and specificity, as well as how to accurately interpret sensitivity and specificity in regards to test results. She then calculates the likelihood ratios and uses them to determine post test probabilities. After, she discusses the difference between relative an...

Dr. Joe Rotella presents "From Burnout to Joy- Healing the Healers " by first describing the consequences and causes of clinician burnout as well as the rise of national initiatives to support clinician well-being. He then uses stories and illustrations to trace one physician's journey from burnout to joy and growth as a medical leader. And finally, Dr. Rotella explores how we can help each other...

Dr. Sally Suliman defines Sepsis and its history. She then presents the guidelines for surviving sepsis as well as the updates in literature. After, she discusses the recognition and diagnosis of sepsis as well as treatment. And finally, bundles and compliance. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lectu...

Dr. Khushboo Gala presents "Liver Tests"  by discussing how liver enzymes can help classify hepatic disease into hepatocellular, obstructive/cholestatic and infiltrative diseases. She then talks about the Degree of Transaminase elevation as well as Alkaline Phosphatase. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of...

***Apologies for the sound quality! The majority of our future lectures will not have this problem. Thank you for your patience!*** Dr. Anthony Fernandez presents "Update in Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Psoriasis Vulgaris" by first reviewing the general features of psoriasis vulgaris. He then discusses the systemic inflammatory nature of psoriasis and select comorbid diseases, and the...

Dr. Omer delivers part two of a GI Board Review. This talk includes various cases as well as questions and answers. Check out part one from last week! Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Omer delivers part one of a GI Board Review. This talk includes various cases as well as questions and answers. Stay tuned for Part Two next week. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Anupama Raghuram presents a review of "HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)" by first discussing the HIV global burden of disease and transmission. She then presents the rationale for HIV PrEP as well as the efficacy and indications of HIV PrEP. Finally, she analyzes the initial barriers in prescribing HIV PrEP. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic file...

*PLEASE READ BEFORE WATCHING* We apologize for the poor audio quality. We've had some hiccups with the microphone we use and are currently working to find a solution. Thank you for your patience! And thanks for watching! -------------------------- In this Grand Rounds, Dr. Jonathan Bernstein discusses chronic cough by first describing the evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient presenti...

Dr. Sally Suliman presents "Interstitial Lung Disease" by first introducing the classification of ILDs. She then defines the micro-anatomy of the lung as well as clinical signs and symptoms of ILDs. After, she discusses testing and finally, IPF diagnosis and treatment. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of t...

Dr. Christine Bridges presents "Advanced Care Planning" by first defining advanced care planning. She then discusses the available documents, billing and coding, as well as clinical pearls. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers©2016 Louisv...

Dr. Gunjan Garg presents "Tubulointerstitial Disease" by first discussing pathophysiology and epidemiology.  She then presents its diagnosis and evaluation as well as various causes. After, she discusses management and Ace Board questions. Dr. Garg does this through case based learning.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-lin...

Dr. Liza Cholin defines Acute Kidney Injury and discusses diagnostic tests. She presents prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal acute kidney injury and after, the indications for urgent dialysis.   Behind the scenes at Louisville Lectures, we have been hard at work on a new series: "Little Lectures." Based on feedback from YOU, our loyal viewers, we are excited to present an under ten-minute video ser...

Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi presents "Valvular Heart Disease" and focuses mainly on aortic stenosis through various definitions and case reports. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2016LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Travis Huffman gives a quick overview of Hypertensive Crisis, Hypertensive Urgency vs. Hypertensive Emergency and management of both Markedly elevated BP and HTN Emergency/Crisis.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2016 Louisvill...

Dr. Craig McClain presents "Management of Alcohol-Related Hepatitis" through various case studies, as well as an overview and diagnosis. He then discusses research findings related to alcoholic hepatitis and after, Dr. McClain explains the therapies being validated for the treatment of AH, their complications, as well as transplantation. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s...