In this podcast Dr. Keith Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, discusses Acute Testicular Pain. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe and define the common causes of scrotal pain and the unique clinical presentations Understand treatment options for acute orchitis, acute epididymitis, and testicular torsion Explain the pathogenesis of testicular torsion and recognize the need for urgent management of this condition List the differential diagnosis for scrota...
Nov 15, 2017•14 min
In this episode we are joined by 4th year McGill Medical student, Jenny Moon. Jenny will be discussing the topic of surgical outcomes in the elderly population. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Know the importance of understanding aging in the surgical population Review the pathophysiology of aging Understand frailty in terms of the definition, ways to measure, relevance in clinical settings, and how to use the concept to improve surgical care in the elderly
Nov 08, 2017•2 min
In this episode Jennifer He, a 4th year McGill medical student, is going to talk about intestinal malrotation. This condition is very important to know about because it can present in a variety of ways, and early diagnosis of the condition can prompt early management, which has a big impact on the prognosis of the condition. The incidence of malrotation has been estimated at 1 in 6000 live births. Associated anomalies are common; the anomalies with the highest incidence include intestinal atresi...
Nov 01, 2017•8 min
This video is a Parody of Amy Winehouse's song "Rehab" and uses changed lyrics to share the benefits of open education and open access. We hope you enjoy watching it! Open educational resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed text, media, and other digital assets that are useful for teaching, learning, and assessing as well as for research purposes. There is no universal usage of open file formats in OER. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Oct 25, 2017•3 min
In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Inguinal Hernias. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Explain the anatomy of inguinal hernias Present the clinical presentation And finally, understand the treatment for inguinal hernias
Oct 18, 2017•10 min
In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Umbilical and other Abdominal Wall Hernias. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Explain the clinical presentation and treatment for umbilical hernias Define epigastric hernias
Oct 11, 2017•9 min
In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Meckel’s Diverticulum. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Meckel's diverticulum. Describe the clinic presentation of the disease and its differential diagnoses. Explain the treatment options for the condition.
Oct 04, 2017•9 min
In this episode Jennifer He, a 4th year medical student from McGill University, discusses Omphalocele. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define omphalocele. Understand its pathophysiology. Discuss the clinical presentation and the treatment for the condition.
Sep 27, 2017•9 min
In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Gastroschisis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define gastroschisis. Understand how gastroschisis presents. Explain the differential diagnosis for gastroschisis. Review treatment options for this condition.
Sep 20, 2017•10 min
In this episode Chong Li, MS4 from Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Science of University at Buffalo, will discuss Chronic Venous Insufficiency. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand why CVI is important and how to identify and distinguish from other vascular diseases Explain the pathophysiology and classification of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Describe the typical clinical presentation of CVI Recognize the differential diagnoses and know the treatment optio...
Sep 13, 2017•19 min
In this podcast Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Steven Meyer discusses Valvular Heart Disease. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Define Valvular Heart Disease Discuss history and physical examination Review investigations Understand when a referral is necessary
Sep 06, 2017•6 min
This video on Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) features a medical student learning about what M&M ACTUALLY is from Dr. McBurney. No, doctors are not like superheroes. No, M&M is not the rapper Eminem, and no it's also not the chocolate candies either. Find our headquarters at: http://surgery101.org Learning Surgery in the 21st century! Join the Surgery 101 Family: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/surgery101podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/surgery_101 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/surgery1...
Aug 30, 2017•6 min
In this podcast Dr. Steven Meyer, Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Alberta reviews how to classify Angina and Heart Failure. After listening to this podcast you will be to: Classify Heart failure Classify Angina
Aug 23, 2017•6 min
In this podcast Dr. Steven Meyer, Cardiac Surgery at the University of Alberta discusses Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Define Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Discuss the basics of the procedure Review complications and how to break them up into early and late
Aug 16, 2017•10 min
Gary the Gallstone’s day starts off badly when he learns that he can’t leave the gallbladder on his own terms. What will happen when the Gallbladder, Liver and the Pancreas try to talk him out of his adventurous thoughts?
Aug 09, 2017•8 min
This week we are joined by Jazmin Valji, a medical student from the University of Alberta, who will be discussing Empyema. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: discuss the etiology describe the clinical presentation review the clinical presentation and physical exam comprehend diagnosis and investigations understand the initial work up and treatment options
Aug 02, 2017•17 min
In this episode, Dr. Bryce Laing, a Thoracic Surgeon at the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Hemothorax. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define Hemothorax and discuss its physiology Identify complications associated with a Hemothorax List Differential Diagnosis Understand presentation, and what information is important when taking a history and preforming a physical exam Discuss different investigations Review Management of a Hemothorax
Jul 26, 2017•16 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta reviews the topic of Deep Neck Space Infections. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the anatomy Discuss the physiology and pathophysiology Identify management options Understand complications associated with deep neck space infections
Jul 19, 2017•19 min•Ep. 228
In this episode, Dr. Dan O’Connell, an Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck surgeon form the University of Alberta discusses Tonsillectomies. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the important functions of the tonsil Discuss indications for tonsillectomy Identify post operative management options Understand complications associated with a tonsillectomy
Jul 12, 2017•15 min
This video on CBME features a panel discussing the new way of teaching medicine that the Royal College is introducing in Canada for residency programs. The panel features Dr. McBurney, Dr. Payne, and Dr. Styles and is facilitated by MedEd enthusiast Olivia.
Jul 06, 2017•6 min
In these Otalaryngology Head and Neck Surgery videos, Dr. Kal Ansari, will guide you through a complete examination of the head and neck. After watching these videos you should be able to: Explain the inspection and palpation of the head and neck Identify the steps in a nasopharyngoscopy Understand the complete ear and nose exam Discuss the oral exam Review the cranial nerve exam
Jul 05, 2017•1 min
In this episode Dr. Jessica Clark, An Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of Alberta, will be discussing head and neck cancer. After listening to this podcast you could be able to: discuss the relevant anatomy describe the risk factors review the clinical presentations briefly discuss the initial work up and treatment options
Jul 05, 2017•13 min
In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta will describe an approach to the diagnosis and management of spinal tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Use clinical features and severity of back pain to differentiate between back pain and degenerative disease and that of a tumor. Consider investigations, including when and how each test would be considered. Discuss the indications for surgery or radiation therapy. Understand the differenc...
Jun 28, 2017•11 min
In today’s Podcast, Dr. Tejas Sankar, Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta, is going to discuss one of the most important topics in neurosurgery, adult brain tumors. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Discuss the typical signs and symptoms that we see in patients suffering from brain tumors. These are important because they are often shared in common with other neurological conditions, and recognizing them promptly can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. Understand ho...
Jun 21, 2017•19 min
In this episode, University of Alberta Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Nataraj, will review the clinical presentation and approach to management of acute disc herniations in the spine. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Know the importance of managing an acute disc prolapse Discuss the basic approach to acute disc prolapse, including imaging and referral to surgery Explain the differential diagnosis of the abrupt onset of a Neurological Deficit Describe what Cauda equina syndrome is a...
Jun 14, 2017•13 min
In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and represents roughly 9% of all trauma admissions in Canada. Roughly 8% of all head injury admissions will go on to die. In this podcast, After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Review the classification of a head injury Discuss the presentation Identify causes of head injuries Understand management of he...
Jun 07, 2017•11 min
In this podcast Dr. Adil Ladak, a Plastic Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses Hand Injuries. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Classify hand injuries
May 31, 2017•11 min
In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta discussed Flexor Tenosynovitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Discuss the Pathophysiology Recognize the clinical presentation Identify the differential diagnosis Discuss treatment and complications
May 24, 2017•8 min
In this video Dr. James Wolfli, a plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta, demonstrates how to give a complete physical examination of the face. After watching this video you should be able to: understand how to rule our head/spinal injuries describe facial inspections comprehend facial sensation in regard to injuries test vision during a facial examination check the occlusion perform facial palpation examine the head from a different perspective
May 23, 2017•15 min
In this episode, Dr. Paul Schembri, a plastic surgeon from the University of Alberta explains Necrotizing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the importance of the topic Discuss the Pathophysiology Recognize the clinical presentation Identify the differential diagnosis Discuss treatment and management options
May 17, 2017•11 min
