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Episode 339: Neurology VMR – left facial numbness for 5 days

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Through her experiences witnessing the challenges faced by patients in underserved areas and hearing their stories, Aye is dedicated to advancing health equity, global health initiatives, and various aspects of neurology, both in clinical practice and medical education. She is going to apply for a neurology residency program this year.

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Eric: This comes down to also like, if I find… As an oncologist, somebody has very high hypertension, is it my role to control that hypertension? Subscribers will claim MOC credit by completing an evaluation with self-reflection questions.

Illness 137
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Cachexia and Anorexia in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Eduardo Bruera

GeriPal

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. How should I define cachexia and anorexia when I’m talking to fellow students or thinking about it in my own clinical practice? I think the very simple, practical thing is involuntary weight loss. For any MOC questions, please email moc@ucsf.edu.

Illness 134