The Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode 430: WDx #39: Clinical Unknown with Drs. Kuchal Agadi and Ann Marie Kumfer

Episode 429 – RLR – Forehead Bump

Episode 428: Neurology VMR – Diplopia and fever

This episode details a complex neurology case of a 36-year-old female presenting with diplopia and fever, later developing facial weakness and ataxia. The initial diagnostic journey involved exploring infectious and inflammatory causes with CT and LP, leading to empirical treatment and a temporary improvement. A subsequent relapse, combined with newly discovered mucocutaneous ulcers and specific MRI findings (the 'cascade sign'), ultimately led to the diagnosis of Neuro-Behcet's disease, highlighting the importance of dynamic history-taking and a broad differential.

Episode 427: Schema Episode – Schistocytes

Episode 426: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 29 – Clinician Burnout, Racial Health Inequities & Reincorporating Rest into the Profession

Episode 425: Schema Episode – Ground Glass Opacities

The Clinical Problem Solvers delve into a challenging case of a patient presenting with dyspnea and new oxygen requirements, initially treated for community-acquired pneumonia. The discussion navigates through a systematic approach to hypoxia, the interpretation of diffuse ground-glass opacities on imaging, and the critical role of a detailed patient history, especially regarding environmental exposures. Ultimately, a lymphocytic predominance on bronchoalveolar lavage, coupled with extensive bird exposure, leads to the diagnosis of bird fancier's lung, highlighting the diagnostic complexities of interstitial lung diseases.

Episode 424 – The Clinical Unknown Series with Debora, Mark, Noah and Rabih

Episode 423 – RLR – Neutrophilia s/p CABG

Episode 422: WDx #38: Clinical Unknown with UCLA Cardiology fellows

Episode 421: Baby on Board – and a surprise guest! Listen to Greg and Bobby discuss how to manage the guest tagging along for the ride!!

Episode 420: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 28 – SGIM 2025: Immigrant and Refugee Health

Episode 419: Neurology VMR – Headache and diplopia

Episode 418 – #IDLove – Colitis

Episode 417 – RLR – A unique AKI

Episode 416 – Clinical Unknown Series with Dr. Vinicius de Sousa

Episode 415 – Spaced Learning Series – Beyond The Coagulation Cascade

Episode 414: Spaced Learning Series, dysuria

Episode 413: Rafael Medina Hepatology Episode with Dr. Tapper – Driver or Bystander

Episode 412: Schema Episode – Seizure, Fever, Encephalopathy

Episode 411 – RLR – Abrupt Abdominal Pain

Episode 410: Neurology VMR – right hand weakness for 3 months

Episode 409 – Spaced Learning Series: Lung, Bones, and Brain

Episode 408 – Clinical Unknown Series with Dr. Kirtan Patolia

This episode presents a complex case of a 61-year-old male with chest pain, fever, cough, and hemoptysis, progressing to critical illness. The diagnostic journey explores broad differentials including infections, autoimmune conditions, and cardiac issues, ultimately revealing a severe bioprosthetic mitral valve dysfunction as the cause of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. The discussion highlights the importance of advanced imaging and clinical judgment in challenging cases.

Episode 407: WDx #37: Clinical Unknown with Kaylin and Sharmin

Episode 406 – Spaced Learning Series – Flank Pain, Hypercalcemia, and Granulomas

Episode 405- Rafael Medina Subspecialty Episode- Joint pain, rash and dry mouth

Episode 404 – RLR – Gum Bleeding

Episode 403: Schema Episode – Rhabdomyolysis

Maddy presents a case of atraumatic rhabdomyolysis to Youssef, Andrew, and Noah.

Episode 402: Neurology VMR – AMS

Episode 401 – #IDLove – Fever & AMS