Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, work-up, and treatment of CMML. Our medicine minute discusses emerging evidence on the use of ruxolitinib for CMML treatment. Written by: Dr. Elliot Smith (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Stephanie Lee (Hematology and Oncology) and Dr. Christophe Langois (General Internal ... Show More
Sep 27
Not Just Wear & Tear: Approach to Osteoarthritis
Send us Fan MailOsteoarthritis may not just be inevitable wear and tear of a joint. In this episode, we break down osteoarthritis, exploring joint mechanics, clinical presentation, and relevant investigations. Written by Dr. Aarabi Thayaparan (Internal Medicine resident at Queen' ... Show More
13m 22s
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
Oct 2024
Episode 119: AML Series, Pt 5 - AML Induction: Options for Upfront Therapy
<p>This week, we round out our discussion regarding AML induction, this time focusing on the treatment options in the first line setting. We go through the various options, the dosing strategies, and the data behind them. </p><p>Be sure to check out parts one and two of this thre ... Show More
26m 39s
Oct 2024
Episode 120: AML Series, Pt 6 - AML Consolidation: Therapeutic Approaches
<p>This week, we move to our next phases of therapy for AML, which are consolidation and maintenance. Be sure to check out our prior episodes for a discussion on initial workup and how we incorporate recurrent genetic abnormalities into how we think about AML. Check out figure 1 ... Show More
32m 29s
Oct 2024
Episode 117: AML Series, Pt. 3 - AML Induction: Definitions and Overview
<p>In this week’s episode, we start our three-part discussion on AML induction, this week focusing on key definitions and an overview of treatment. Also, if you have not done so, please do check out our hemepath series to ensure you can more easily follow along with this conversa ... Show More
27m 22s
Nov 2024
Episode 122: AML Series, Pt 8 - AML Maintenance Therapies
<p>This week, we continue our series focusing on acute myeloid leukemia. In this episode, we talk about maintenance therapies in AML.</p><p>Episode contents: </p><p>- A recap of cytarabine consolidation </p><p>- Why do we do maintenance therapy?</p><p>- What are hypomethylating a ... Show More
33m 15s