Dr. Eddie Apenbrinck dissects those ophthalmology notes that you can never decipher. He also covers retinal complications of diabetes including treatments including laser photocoagulopathy. Other systemic causes of retinal disease are covered including sickle cell anemia and hypertension. Among the other topics covered are thyroid eye disease, inflammatory ocular involvement of rheumatoid conditions, ocular malignancies and infections.
Oct 16, 2015
Dr. Kris Krueger reviews the epidemiology and pathogenesis of C.difficile in the U.S. Then, she gives an update on current medical treatments including antibiotic, probiotic and surgical treatment before covering the evidence behind fecal microbial transplant. She also addresses prevention strategies and emerging C.difficile therapies such as immunotherapy and vaccines.
Oct 09, 2015
Dr. Mike Hughes discusses innovative medical care of chronic pancreatitis with ground-breaking work on auto-islet cell transplantation. He covers differences in auto vs. allo transplantation, indications of transplantation, evaluation of prospective transplant patients, peri-operative and outpatient management, and observed outcomes post-surgery. The lecture spends time reviewing several ongoing research projects at University of Louisville by several labs researching facets of this topic. Some ...
Oct 02, 2015
Dr. Cindy Owen gives an overview of cutaneous drug reactions and an approach to diagnosis and treatment in this image-driven lecture. She spends time on urticaria, fixed drug eruption, serum-sickness reaction, hypersensitivity vasculitis, morbilliform rash, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis and less familiar drug reactions (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, symmetric drug related intertriginous and flexural exanthem)....
Sep 25, 2015
Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi covers the assessment of volume responsiveness including the static exam as well as dynamic markers to aid with treatment of shock without administration of excessive fluids. He spends some time on shock definition and physiologic compensation before discussing physical exam and laboratory findings consistent with tissue ischemia. Then, he delves into methods of determining pre-load responsiveness. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal acade...
Sep 18, 2015
Dr. Lorrel Brown returns to discuss tamponade cardiac physiology (including demystifying pulsus pardoxus). She continues to cover the differentiation of constrictive and restrictive cardiomyopathies. This action-packed lecture concludes with stress cardiomyopathy and HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction).
Aug 28, 2015
Grand Rounds given by Internal Medicine Chairman, Dr. Jesse Roman. He covers the definition of interstitial lung disease as well as it's evaluation and management. He also spends time on idiopathic interstitial pneumonia and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Aug 21, 2015•49 min
Kristen takes a look at adverse drug reactions occurring secondary to identifiable genetic risk factors. She looks at the evidence supporting genetic testing, common mutations (Cyp phenotypes), and how to decide whom to test.
Aug 14, 2015
Dr. Sathya Krishnasamy presents cases to illuminate the physiology of thyroid disease including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules.
Aug 07, 2015
Dr. Lorrel Brown covers the common (and less common) results of MI using cases. She includes papillary muscle rupture and mitral regurgitation, free wall rupture, ventricular septal defects, right ventricular infarct, pseudoaneurysm, aneurysm, pericarditis and bradyarrhythmias. Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville and is the Associate Director of the Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship. Her medical training was completed at Johns Hopkins University. Although a new f...
Jul 31, 2015
Dr. Gerald Lee discusses common primary immunodeficiencies using a case-based approach. He introduces the topic of immunodeficiencies by creating broad categories of clinical presentation to assist with pattern recognition. He spends more time on Selective IgA Deficiency and then covers Common Variable Immunodeficiency in depth.
Jul 24, 2015
Dr, Rodrigo Cavallazzi gives a comprehensive review of ARDS; he includes the definition, pathophysiology, risk factors, prognosis and differential. He spends time discussing the ARDS Network trial including fluid and ventilation strategies as well as advanced treatments (prone positioning, ECMO, neurally adjusted ventilation. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our ...
Jul 17, 2015
Dr. Charles Moore demystifies ANA testing and medications used for rheumatologic disorders including common side effects and screening for adverse effects. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page. Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org
Jul 10, 2015
Dr. Lorrel Brown covers the basics of shock including how to recognize cardiac shock from history, physical exam and invasive monitoring. She discusses physiology and interpretation of pulmonary artery catheterization and then covers choice of vasopressors for therapy. Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville and is the Associate Director of the Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship. Her medical training was completed at Johns Hopkins University. Her areas of interest in ...
Jul 04, 2015
For internists not inclined towards cardiology or critical care, an ultrasound might be merely a diagnostic test to be ordered. Research and expertise in this field are expanding rapidly, however, and an affordable handheld ultrasound that can easily be carried in a white coat is likely not many years away. In this lecture, Dr. Nunley discusses the basic principles, physics, and ideas behind ultrasound to give a baseline for moving forward with additional training.  Dr. Nunley is a Professor...
Jun 26, 2015
Dr. Charles Moore covers more rheumatology topics including treatment of gout, psoriatic arthritis, and the clinical presentation of Sjögren's syndrome and sicca syndrome. Dr. Moore is an assistant professor of Medicine at University of Louisville in the department of Rheumatology. He trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Louisville then completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at Vanderbilt University. He staffs the adolescent transition clinic for pediatric rheumatology, ...
Jun 19, 2015
Dr. Andrew Defilippis discusses his very practical research into the data behind cardiovascular risk scores. His findings on variations between different cohort studies have been published and debated the Annals of Internal Medicine this spring. As a set of tools we use daily in our outpatient primary care practice, a deeper dive into cardiovascular risk calculations fits our criteria for being both a Grand Rounds and Louisville Lectures talk. Dr. Andrew Defilippis is an Assistant Professor on...
Jun 16, 2015•53 min
Dr. Tanya Wiese gives an overview of lung cancer screening then discusses solitary pulmonary nodules in detail; she covers their definition and workup in addition to the use of endobronchial ultrasound and navigational biopsy in diagnosis. Dr. Wiese is an Assistant Professor with the University of Louisville and is the Director of the Interventional Pulmonology program. In this lecture, Dr. Wiese describes an approach to solitary pulmonary nodules. Her faculty profile can be found here: http://l...
Jun 12, 2015
Dr. George Bosse gives a thorough review of acetaminophen and salicylic acid pharmacokinetics followed by presenting symptoms, pathology and treatments for toxicity. Disclaimer: http://LouisvilleLectures.org/disclaimer ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org
Jun 06, 2015
In this first of a two part series, Dr. Charles Moore discusses ankylosing spondylitis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, anti-synthetase syndrome and scleroderma including epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria and treatments. Â Â
May 29, 2015
Dr. Lorrel Brown recaps the electrical system of the heart then uses cases to discuss AV blocks, and interprets many EKGs! Â Here is your chance to get inside the brain of a cardiologist!
May 22, 2015
Dr. Martin Gnoni presents on urinary tract infections using the Infectious Disease Society of America's guidelines. He covers acute, uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in both pregnant and non-pregnant women. He then discusses complicated UTIs including those in men. Finally, he addresses catheter associated UTIs. Dr. Gnoni was an Infectious Disease fellow at the University of Louisville.
May 15, 2015
Yes, that Tao Le. Here he discusses types of rhinitis (infectious, allergic, non-infectious and non-allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis with and without polyps). Then he delves into epidemiology, complications, and treatment options (including environmental control, antihistamines, nasal steroids, surgery. He touches on chronic sinusitis as well as when to refer to an allergist or ENT. Dr. Tao Le is an Associate Professor and head of the Allergy and Immunology division at Louisville. His faculty...
May 08, 2015
Dr. Eleanor Lederer reviews the balance of calcium in the body and mechanisms of homeostasis in the kidneys and bones. She then covers hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia in a case-based approach. Dr. Lederer is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Lousiville. She is the Chief of the Division of Nephrology and the Program Director for the Nephrology and Kidney Disease Fellowship. Her faculty profile can be found here: http://www.uoflphysicians.com/1952380917-eleanor-lederer...
May 01, 2015
Dr. Eleanor Lederer addresses sodium and potassium regulation including mechanisms of diuretics. Â She presents a basic approach to addressing cases and analyzing serum and urine electrolytes in the context of presentation. Dr. Lederer is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Lousiville. She is the Chief of the Division of Nephrology and the Program Director for the Nephrology and Kidney Disease Fellowship. Her faculty profile can be found here....
Apr 24, 2015
In this lecture Dr. Villafuerte speaks from experience and research on the myriad complications that can occur with diabetes. Dr. Betty Villafuerte is an Associate Professor at the University of Louisville. Her clinical interests are obesity, diabetes, and hypoglycemia.
Apr 17, 2015
Dr. Stillman is part of the medicine faculty at the University of Louisville. He is well known for his focus on the human aspect of medicine and as an advocate for patients. This talk discusses barriers to care that are rarely addressed in usual discussions on the issue, physical barriers to care for those living with disabilities. His faculty profile can be found here: https://stage.louisville.edu/medschool/medicine/doctors/stillman.html.
Apr 10, 2015
Dr. Tamas is an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and holds the Auerbach Endowed Chair of Psycho-Oncology. In this lecture she discusses an approach to somatoform disorders. Her faculty profile can be found here: http://www.uoflphysicians.com/1679625610-rebecca-tamas
Apr 03, 2015
Dr. Rafael Perez is a Professor of Medicine on faculty at the University of Louisville and is the Chief of Medicine at the Louisville VA Hospital. In this lecture, Dr. Perez discusses PFTs. His faculty profile can be found here: http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/medicine/doctors/perez_r
Mar 27, 2015
Dr. Martin Espinosa gave this lecture during his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Louisville. He is currently completing a fellowship in Electrophysiology. Here, he discusses atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Disclaimer: Some images from this lecture may have been pulled from a Google search to improve the quality of the teaching images. The credit for these images falls to the original online publisher of the images.
Mar 21, 2015
