Louisville Lectures Internal Medicine Lecture Series Podcast

In this lecture, Annuradha Persaud discussesthe uses of  REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture).   REDCap is a browser-based, metadata-driven EDC software solution and workflow methodology for designing clinical and translational research databases.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

Dr. Brummel is a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician on faculty at Vanderbilt University and is an expert in delirium and the patient experience in ICU outcomes with a focus on debility or post-ICU syndrome. Dr. Brummel begins his presentation by reviewing long-term cognitive impairment and disability associated with survival from critical illness.  He then explains the vulnerability hypothesis his team uses to understand risk factors for the development of these poor outcomes after critical illness. After, he describes preliminary trials of rehabilitation for long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness. Dr. Brummel is a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician on faculty at Vanderbilt University and is an expert in delirium and the patient experience in ICU outcomes with a focus on debility or post-ICU syndrome. Dr. Brummel begins his presentation by reviewing long-term cognitive impairment and disability associated with survival from critical illness.  He then explains the vulnerability hypothesis his team uses to understand risk factors for the development of these poor outcomes after critical illness. After, he describes preliminary trials of rehabilitation for long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness.

Dr. Abramov presents “Acute Decompensated Heart Failure” with a review of the underlying pathophysiology and treatment. He dives into the the roles of diuretics and beta blockers in acute exacerbation. Finally, he discusses indications for referring a patient to a heart failure specialist along with primary prevention measures. Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses the process of clinical research.  Some of the topics examined are Data Collection, Pretesting, Data Entry, and Data Quality.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Potter talks about why questions on patient social history should include patient identities, adverse life experiences, and coping strategies.  She then identifies questions one may ask to learn about these areas. Afterwards she outlines the 10 "P' methods, and ends by describing how to perform a pelvic exam.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this video, Dr. Bryan Moffett examines common issues interns may face.  He begins by discussing how to approach calls.  He then examines areas like Diabetes, Insulin therapy, Pain management, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), Chest Pain, Hypotension, HTN Blood Pressure, Dsyphea/Hypoxia, Agitation, Diarrhea, and Insomnia   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses the IRB (Institutional Review Board) review process, and how to determine which type of review (exempt, expedited, or full) a study needs.  This video also examines the regulatory documentation process.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Stephen Furmanek discusses how issues could arise in a study.  He covers important areas that can impact your results, such as Sample Size, Effect Size, and Variance.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Ruth Carrico discusses Quality and Performance Improvement as a research topic. She covers design approaches specific to QI projects, specifically in comparison to clinical research.  She then discusses how to interpret the results and make changes that result in performance improvement.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

In this lecture, Dr. Paula Peyrani discusses where research questions come from and what makes a good research question. She covers designing a study including selecting the appropriate type of study for your research question.   Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.   Disclaimers ©2015 LouisvilleLectures.org

This is the first lecture in a research lecture series (initially provided as a symposium by the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases). He then covers important principles regarding conducting research in a university setting from the initial clinical question to publication and establishing a database for continuing research.

In an update of his popular lecture, Dr. Luis Marsano delves into providing adequate nutrition for patients with cirrhosis to prevent hepatic encephalopathy and alcoholic hepatitis. He also addresses minimizing morbidity; including preventing refractory ascites and hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prevention.

Dr. Zachary Sager takes the time to discuss when (and how) to screen for depression including various tools. He then delves into how to assess risk and proposes a practical algorithm-approach to treatment options.    

As we celebrate our 100th lecture and the certification of many of our lectures as worthy of CME (https://laura-bishop.squarespace.com/cme), we want to ask our viewers and listeners to take a step back with us and reflect on what is possible if we forget to imagine the impossible.  Dr. Roman takes us on a journey exploring the life of a man who changed pulmonary medicine in the 20th century. A story of an ordinary man, with extraordinary drive and a passion for medicine. Dr. Roman challenges us all to dream and to believe in our own ability to reshape our profession in the 21st century as we "stay ahead of the game!" To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often.  - Winston Churchill

In this lecture, Dr. Craig McClain discusses the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, treatment, and patient cases. Dr. McClain uses his expertise in nutrition to discuss risk factors and advanced pathophysiology that predispose patients to excess harm from alcohol. He closes with a focus on where the research on treatment is and what the most recent evidence tells us about how we might improve clinical management.