Episode 6 - Azithromycin

This week, Hannah shares the story of an overlooked piece of the coagulation cascade, beginning with a 1950s medical mystery: Why didn't John Hageman bleed? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 ... Show More

This week, Avi shares the pathophysiology behind an important question: Why can't people with familial fatal insomnia fall asleep? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours). Audio edited by C ... Show More

<p>This week, Tony explores a fascinating, hospital rounds-ready question: <em>Why does cirrhosis cause low SAAG ascites?</em></p> <p>You can read the show notes <a href= "https://curiousclinicians.com/?p=5413">here</a>!</p> <p><a href= "https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/search?p= ... Show More

<p>Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. <a href='https://twitter.com/ChutkaMD%5D'>[@chutkaMD]</a></p> <p>Guest: Kelsey L. Jensen, Pharm.D., R.Ph.</p> <p>Guest: Daniel Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIPD</p> <p>The appropriate use of antibiotics is important for a variety of reasons. It helps k ... Show More

<p>In this episode I cover antibiotics.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on bacteria go to zerotofinals.com/antibiotics/ or find the infectious diseases section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/><br/>This episode covers the mechanism of action, local ... Show More

<p>We investigate the claim that an alternative antibiotic to cephalosporins (e.g., cefazolin) should be selected for penicillin-allergic patients in the perioperative setting. </p> <p>Claim 1. Alternative antibiotics may be as efficacious in preventing surgical site infections</ ... Show More

<p>A VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS INTERVIEW IS <a href='https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/cn8xfSaw-rmTFgmxB.html'>AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK</a>.</p> <p>In treating most exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the usual regimen consists of prednisone plus 5- to 7-day ... Show More