Reviewing inflammatory markers in joint pain and arthropathies
In this video, from our Inflammatory Marker Essentials course, we'll review inflammatory markers in joint pain and inflammatory arthropathies, including connective tissue disorders, RA, seronegative arthropathies, gout / pseudogout, and septic arthritis.
9th Nov 2021 • 3m read
How to use inflammatory markers in skin and soft tissue disorders
In this video, we’ll review the inflammatory processes that affect skin and soft tissue, how inflammatory markers help us categorize disorders of these areas, and why the textbook organizational systems that you’re used to may be wrong.
9th Nov 2021 • 4m read
Evaluating acute diverticulitis
In this video, surgeon Olutayo A. Sogunro will take you through a step-by-step process in how to evaluate diverticulitis, complications you need to be aware of, and what to do when your intervention isn't working.
6th Oct 2021 • 5m read
Recognizing acute mesenteric ischemia
In this video, we'll take you through a systematic approach to diagnosing acute mesenteric ischemia, provide you with a key symptom that will immediately differentiate it from other abdominal pathologies, and explain when it's critical for you to consult with a surgeon.
6th Oct 2021 • 5m read
Recognizing acute pancreatitis
Learn the most common causes of pancreatitis, how to differentiate it from other abdominal pathologies, and what to do when you suspect a secondary infection.
6th Oct 2021 • 6m read
Identifying acute cholecystitis
In this video, surgeon Olutayo A. Sogunro, DO, will take you through a systematic approach to diagnosing cholecystitis, treating it, and differentiating it from other potential abdominal pathologies.
6th Oct 2021 • 4m read
Diagnosing acute appendicitis
In this video, we'll go through a foolproof approach to diagnosing this problem, why imaging is not always the answer, and what to do once you've diagnosed appendicitis.
6th Oct 2021 • 5m read
Managing cauda equina syndrome
In this Medmastery lesson, from our Neurology Masterclass: Managing Emergencies course, we review the detailed management of cauda equina syndrome so you can confidently manage it.
10th Sep 2021 • 6m read
Managing spinal cord injury
In this video, we look at the factors that lead to worsening neurological deficits, what to do when your patient responds poorly to fluid resuscitation, and commonly used medications that can actually make the situation worse.
10th Sep 2021 • 4m read
Identifying and managing meningitis
In this video, we'll look at the important symptoms that scream bacterial meningitis, how to initiate treatment, and when to avoid a lumbar puncture at all costs.
10th Sep 2021 • 5m read