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Conceptual Medicine
Conceptual Medicine: March Must-Watch Lectures!
Gear up for success in your Medicine residency with this month’s top-rated lectures delivered by our esteemed faculty. These sessions are packed with essential clinical insights and exam-oriented pearls that will elevate your understanding and boost your confidence.
1. Understanding Impetigo: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment By Dr. Dilip Kumar
In this insightful lecture, Dr. Dilip Kumar breaks down Impetigo, a common superficial bacterial infection, vital for Medicine Residents to recognize and treat effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- Etiology: Staph aureus & Streptococcus pyogenes
- Clinical Forms: Non-bullous vs. Bullous impetigo
- Complications: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
- Treatment: Topical (Mupirocin) & Oral antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin, Cephalexin)
- MRSA Protocols: Cotrimoxazole, Doxycycline, Clindamycin
👉 Clinical Insight: While Impetigo can cause PSGN, it does NOT lead to acute rheumatic fever—a key point for differential diagnosis.
2. Acute Coronary Syndrome: What Medicine Residents Must Know By Dr. Balamurugan
Dr. Balamurugan delivers a comprehensive explanation of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), covering Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI. This session follows the latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines.
Why Watch This?
- Master the diagnosis and management of ACS.
- Understand how high-sensitivity troponins have revolutionized early detection.
- Perfect for residents looking to strengthen their cardiology foundation.
3. Understanding Sinusoidal Membrane Transporters By Dr. Umalakshmi Premnath
This advanced lecture unpacks the role of sinusoidal membrane transporters in bile secretion and their clinical relevance in hepatic conditions.
Key Insights:
- Functions of NTCP, MRP2, MDR1, MDR3 in bile transport
- Genetic basis of PFIC & BRIC
- Impact of transporter defects on cholestasis & hyperbilirubinemia
4. Understanding Liver Tumors By Dr. Karthik K
Dr. Karthik K offers a deep dive into Liver Tumors, covering epidemiology, types, and risk factors.
Key Insights:
- Types: HCC, Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatoblastomas, Fibrolamellar HCC
- Major Risk Factors: Hepatitis B & C, Alcohol, NASH
- Molecular Insights: TP53 mutation & Aflatoxin links
A must-watch for residents preparing for major medical exams.
5. Most Sensitive Test for Detecting Recurrent Cushing's Disease By Dr. Dilip Kumar
Dr. Dilip Kumar explains the most accurate biochemical tests for detecting recurrent Cushing’s disease.
Key Insights:
- Late-night salivary Cortisol: The most sensitive test
- 24-hour Urinary Free Cortisol & Dexamethasone Suppression Tests
- Role of Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) in confirming pituitary recurrence
This video is crucial for understanding advanced endocrinology diagnostics.
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