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Clap Outs

Mere Mortal MD

Friday was a special day at the rehabilitation hospital as we had what’s called a “clap out.” ” This is somewhat organized–as in, we will get an overhead page or text when it’s about to happen–and occurs when a patient has been at the hospital for a very long time.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance? Check Hospital Affiliations and Accessibility Is the doctor affiliated with a reputable hospital or diabetes center?

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Episode 53 – Clinical unknown Dr. Paul Sax – Cough & Rash

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the HIV Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sax is also on the core faculty of the International AIDS Society – USA and the New England AIDS Education and Training Center. Rash Radiology

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Episode 54 – Clinical unknown w/ Dr. Paul Sax – Fever and Headache

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the HIV Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sax is also on the core faculty of the International AIDS Society – USA and the New England AIDS Education and Training Center.

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Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng

The Clinical Problem Solvers

“On the morning of my last final, I went into cardiac arrest and was admitted to Moffitt Hospital,” she said. The hospital team did an extensive workup, eventually diagnosing her with a rare condition called congenital long QT syndrome and implanting a cardiac defibrillator to prevent future life-threatening complications. “I

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Episode 81: Human Dx unknown with Dr. André Mansoor & OHSU residents – dyspnea and weight loss

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She will be a hospitalist next year and is interested in medical education, empowering women in medicine and improving care for inpatients with substance use disorders. He has a passion for practicing and improving medical education at all levels. He completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Episode 101: Human Dx unknown with Sharmin & BMC/Brigham residents – Abdominal pain, dyspnea & confusion

The Clinical Problem Solvers

He’s an aspiring cardiologist who is passionate about medical education. Hannah Chen Hannah Chen is a second year internal medicine resident at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She has an interest in hospital medicine, nephrology, and health equity.