logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
18m 19s

Management of Acute, Uncomplicated Diver...

FOAMcast
About this episode

This episode reviews guideline recommendations and literature on the management of acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis - highlighting the recommendations to only prescribe antibiotics to select patients.

References/Show Notes: FOAMcast.org

Thanks for listening! Lauren WEstafer

Up next
Mar 2025
RhD Immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) After First Trimester Abortion
Historically, RhD immunoglobulin was recommended in Rh-negative patients presenting after spontaneous or induced abortion. However, guideline recommendations around the world have largely changed, and now recommend forgoing prophylaxis in most of these cases. We review the eviden ... Show More
17m 24s
Mar 2025
Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma
This episode discusses asthma guidelines and a systemic review and network meta-analysis on the use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer 
16m 20s
Aug 2024
Acute Ischemic Priapism
In this episode, we discuss treatment of acute ischemic priapism, including some updates from the American Urological Association.    Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org 
17m 6s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2023
217. HBV - The Most Viral Podcast
Send us a textIn this episode, we review the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, investigation and management of hepatitis B. Our medicine minute reviews the current CDC guidelines and recommendations for screening in the general population. Written by: Drs. Amine Zoughlami and Ik ... Show More
21 m
Mar 2024
2484: Q&A - Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Autoimmune Condition Nutritional Strategies
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2484:Dr. Neal provides comprehensive advice to Mary-Malia on managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis through diet and lifestyle adj ... Show More
9m 29s
Jan 2022
40 - Infectious Cancer Therapy
The Curious Clinicians examine why we use a bacterial vaccine (BCG, an attenuated form of mycobacterium bovis) to treat an unrelated malignancy (bladder cancer). Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance ... Show More
16m 12s
Dec 2021
How to Approach the Uveitis Patient, Front to Back
Drs. Jessica Shantha and Brian Do offer a crash course on how to methodically assess the uveitis patient, moving from the front of the eye to the back to diagnose anterior, intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis. For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, vis ... Show More
31m 26s
Feb 2023
182. Matters of the Heart - An approach to myocarditis
Send us a textIn this episode we break down the lengthy list of causes of myocarditis. We cover guidelines for biopsy and work-up and management approaches.  Written by: Dr. Dhruv Krishnan (Internal Medicine resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Samir Hazra (Cardiologist) and Dr. Steven Mon ... Show More
12m 47s
Sep 2022
Unilateral Disc Edema
Amanda and Ben review differential diagnosis and management if you're presented with a patient with unilateral disc edema, either for oral boards or in the clinic.   This is part of our oral boards review series for rapid review, and won't go into as full depth as our more focuse ... Show More
12m 25s
Jan 2018
246. Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, will review some common causes of RUQ pain as it relates to the biliary system. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis Review differential diagnosis a ... Show More
10m 22s
Apr 2024
How To Recover From IBD Without Surgery & Medication
View the Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, urgency, and painful cramping—these are just some of the many difficult symptoms that come along with inflammat ... Show More
57m 24s
May 2023
195. Biliary Off Track - An Approach to Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, severity grading, investigations and management for patients presenting with cholecystitis or cholangitis. Our medicine minute discusses a promising new technique for patients with non-operative cholecystitis.  ... Show More
15m 30s
Mar 2022
Management and Care of Patients with Invasive Cervical Cancer: Resource-Stratified Guideline Rapid Recommendation Update
An interview with Dr. Linus Chuang from Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital, Nuvance Health in Connecticut and New York, co-chair on “Management and Care of Patients with Invasive Cervical Cancer: ASCO Resource-Stratified Guideline Rapid Recommendation Update.” Dr. Chuang discu ... Show More
7m 22s