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 and diagnostics Understand treatment of both Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
Dec 31
437. A Candle in the Darkness – Philipp Bozzini and the Lichtleiter
In 1806, physician Philipp Bozzini introduced the Lichtleiter, a candle-lit, mirror-lined instrument designed for direct visual inspection of internal organs—an idea far ahead of its time and initially met with skepticism. Though dismissed by many contemporaries, the device is no ... Show More
7m 38s
May 2023
195. Biliary Off Track - An Approach to Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/149353/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, severity grading, investigations and management for patients presenting with cholecystitis or cholangitis. ... Show More
15m 30s
Jun 2019
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
<p>This podcast covers the etiology, presentation, and approach to diagnosis and management of IBD, as well as the differences between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. This podcast was developed by Katherine Pohoreski, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alb ... Show More
24m 51s
Oct 2022
Cardiacast: Treatment for Amyloidosis Including Evidence-Based Therapies, Pitfalls, and Advanced Heart Failure Management
In this episode Richard Cheng MD and Michelle Kittleson MD discuss treatment for amyloidosis, including evidence-based therapies, pitfalls, and advanced heart failure management. This podcast is part of the Cardiac Amyloidosis: Accelerating Diagnosis and Treatment grant initiativ ... Show More
18m 19s
Dec 2022
Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis
<p>Bacterial meningitis is a worldwide health problem causing approximately 300 000 deaths annually. In this podcast, JAMA Fishbein Fellow Revital Marcus, MD, speaks with Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Texas H ... Show More
17m 11s