Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that causes abdominal distention. It is a common complication of cirrhosis but can also occur in other conditions such as cancer, heart failure, tuberculosis, and dialysis. Ascites can lead to significant problems for your patient, including respiratory compromise, hypotension, and even peritoniti ... Show More
Mar 5
ENCORE! #46: V/Q Mismatch Explained Simply
Every other week I'm republishing one of my most popular or impactful episodes and adding an update, new insight, or context that will help you benefit from it even more. This week I'm highlighting Episode 46, where I break down the concept of V/Q mismatch. ____________________Fu ... Show More
22m 31s
Mar 2
#471: MMM - Teaching/Learning Theory
Let's start your week strong with a quick tip you can incorporate right away. In this Mo's Monday Minute shortie episode, I'm talking about how patients actually learn, and how small changes in how we teach can make a big difference in understanding, safety, and outcomes. See you ... Show More
12m 46s
Sep 2025
BITESIZE | 3 Simple Dietary Tips to Improve Your Gut Health, Boost Your Energy & Reduce Inflammation | Dr Emily Leeming #575
Twenty years ago, very few scientists even knew about something called the gut microbiome. Now, with over 70,000 research papers published on the subject, this complex ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms, is recognised as a key factor in our physical and mental wellbei ... Show More
22m 28s
May 2022
Is Medical Knowledge Enough? - The importance of empathy and communication in patient care with AMBOSS physician Blaise Joseph
This episode, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank discuss putting that medical school knowledge into practice, focusing on the importance of communication, empathy and strong interpersonal skills when working directly with patients. Exploring this topic from both a physicia ... Show More
20m 25s
Jun 2018
The GI Bleed Patient Part 1/3
<p>Over the next three weeks we are going to dive into the GI bleed patient. We're going to divide these lectures into: upper GI bleed (above the ligament of treitz), lower GI bleed (below the ligament of treitz), and the scary liver patient who has a GI bleed. </p> <p>Today, let ... Show More
14m 21s
Oct 2020
77. Case Report: Carcinoid Heart Disease with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation – Boston University Medical Center
CardioNerds (Amit Goyal & Daniel Ambinder) join Boston University cardiology fellows (Yuliya Mints, Anshul Srivastava, and Michel Ibrahim) for some hotdogs at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. They discuss an educational case of carcinoid heart disease with severe tricuspid regurgitatio ... Show More
44m 31s
<p>You're on the rapid response team and are called over to a patient presenting with hypotension. </p> <p>Per nursing, the patient is a 58 year old male with a PMH of:</p> <ul> <li>ETOH abuse (1 pint of vodka daily)</li> <li>Cirrhosis</li> </ul> <p>While in the room, the patie ... Show More
<p>Today, we have a 60 year old male patient, with a past medical history of:</p> <ul> <li>Osteoarthritis</li> <li>COPD</li> <li>Atrial fibrillation</li> <li>Hypertension</li> <li>Hyperlipidemia</li> <li>Diverticulosis</li> <li>Rectal cancer</li> </ul> <p>Chief complaint: 1 day r ... Show More
