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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. An essential part of the diagnostic process involves creating a problem representation (PR) and then trying to match that PR to a specific illness script. But, this requires an adequate understanding of the syndrome and having well-defined illness scripts.

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

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. In today’s podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness. When people have no appetite, they know they’re ill. Yeah, yeah, exactly.

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How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

An adult patient may bear little discomfort but the parents or caretakers will create a ruckus at the hospital if they feel that their child is not improving with your treatment, sometimes despite your proper counselling regarding the health condition.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

Aside from coughing forever, there’s some important complications you need to be aware of. So respiratory complications include apnea, secondary bacterial pneumonia, and pulmonary hypertension. Greater than 50 percent of kids under 12 months of age with pertussis could require hospitalization.

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