Send us Fan Mail In 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. Podcast written by: Drs. Amine Zoughlami and Ikram Abow-Mohamed (Internal M ... Show More
Sep 13
Tracing the Leak: An Approach to Proteinuria
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down an approach to proteinuria, focusing on the interpretation of the urine dipstick, the urine ACR, and the urine PCR. Written by Dr. Ishmam Bhuiyan (Internal Medicine Resident at UBC). Reviewed by Dr. Teresa Tai (General Internist at R ... Show More
14m 32s
Jul 2024
It's the Small Things - Cholecystitis and Gallstones
<p>In this episode, we will dive into the often overlooked but potentially painful world of cholecystitis and gallstones. These conditions can cause significant discomfort and may lead to serious complications if not properly managed.</p> <p>We will explore the symptoms, causes, ... Show More
10m 7s
May 2018
Approach to Acute Pancreatitis - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
In this podcast we talk about our approach to Acute Pancreatitis. We are also going to touch base on diagnosis, grading, the different etiologies and the utility of imaging and various prognostic tools. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! If you ... Show More
8m 34s
Aug 2025
Ep 184 The Gallbladder: Humor us
For most of us, there probably hasn’t been a good reason for you to think about your gallbladder. Ever. Much of the time, it sits there, silently storing, concentrating, and, when needed, churning out bile every day. But occasionally, this unassuming organ will announce itself th ... Show More
1h 22m