Ep 197: A 77-Year-Old Hospitalized with Pneumonia
This episode reviews the diagnostic workup of patients with confusion while hospitalized for pneumonia. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
Produced by McGraw Hill, Harrison's Podclass delivers illuminating and engaging discussions led by Drs. Cathy Handy Marshall and Charlie Wiener of The John Hopkins School of Medicine on key topics in medicine, featuring board-style case vignettes from Harrison's Review Questions and chapters from the acclaimed Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine – available on AccessMedicine from McGraw Hill.

This episode reviews the diagnostic workup of patients with confusion while hospitalized for pneumonia. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the diagnostic workup for causes of headache. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode goes through the diagnostic maneuvers involved in diagnosing various causes of chest pain. Read more on this topic in Harrison's Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews some of the signs and treatment of hypercalcemia. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of vasculitis syndromes. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the clinical characteristics of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes. Read more on this topic in Harrison's Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode goes through laboratory findings of critically ill patients, their etiologies, and the corresponding syndromes. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the diagnosis, pathophysiology, treatment, and management of patients with nephrolithiasis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews secondary causes of hypertension and the work-up and evaluation to determine the cause. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews common causes of hyperbilirubinemia and how to differentiate among its various causes. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews common complications of renal dysfunction. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the workup and diagnosis of hypercalcemia. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode discusses key concepts in the care of the geriatric patient. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews peripheral blood smears and how they guide diagnosis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode discusses the symptoms and laboratory findings seen in patients with West Nile virus. Read more on this topic in Harrison's chapters: Encephalitis Arthropod-Borne and Rodent-Borne Virus Infections Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition...
Hosts Dr. Kathy Handy and Dr. Charlie Wiener discuss the case of a 64-year-old patient with asymptomatic diverticulosis found during a screening colonoscopy. They cover the high prevalence of diverticulosis, its risk factors, and common locations, particularly in Western populations. The episode also delves into potential complications such as lower GI bleeding and acute diverticulitis, along with their pathogenesis and diagnostic approaches. Finally, it outlines the latest recommendations for managing diverticular disease, emphasizing lifestyle modifications and the judicious use of antibiotics.
This episode delves into the case of a 64-year-old man presenting with fatigue and a new heart murmur. The hosts provide a comprehensive review of cardiac murmurs, discussing their causes, classification, intensity grading, and the physiological effects of various bedside maneuvers like hand grip, inspiration, and the Valsalva maneuver. The discussion culminates in identifying the likely diagnosis and the ultimate resolution of the patient's underlying conditions, emphasizing the enduring value of physical examination skills.
This episode discusses fever of unknown origin (FUO) and unexplained inflammation. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews common causes of fatigue, and the additional history and physical findings needed for the next steps in evaluation. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode reviews the diagnostic approach to acute neck pain. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
Part of our Physiology at the Bedside collection, this episode reviews the physiology of shock. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This is the next episode in our Physiology at the Bedside series and reviews complications that can arise when a patient forgets to take their medications. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
Continuing our Physiology at the Bedside series, this episode examines the potential causes of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
From our Physiology at the Bedside series, this episode reviews pulmonary function tests. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
In this installment of our Physiology at the Bedside series, we cover heart failure and the physiology behind its different types. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
In this episode in our “Physiology at the Bedside” series, we discuss the causes and pathophysiology of acidosis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
The first episode in the series, “Physiology at the Bedside” discussing the mechanisms of lower extremity edema. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode is a discussion with Harrison’s editor, Dr. Andrew Josephson, about multiple sclerosis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode is a discussion with Harrison’s editor, Dr. Andrew Josephson, about the treatment of stroke. Read more on this topic in Harrison's . Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition
This episode discusses the causes and evaluation of pancreatitis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition