McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine

Impact of cardiac arrest on families

Impact of cardiac arrest on families

Dr Hugh Traquair from McMaster University discusses the family members' perspective after cardiac arrest in a relative.

AI in medicine: Today and the future

AI in medicine: Today and the future

A lecture by Dr Dan Perri from McMaster University, Canada, presented at MIRCIM 2024.

Newsletter archive

Newsletter archive

A collection of past editions of the McMaster Textbook newsletter.

Opioid use disorder: How to reduce mortality?

Opioid use disorder: How to reduce mortality?

Dr Leslie Martin joins Dr James Douketis to review and analyze the latest randomized trial results concerning evidence-based practices aimed at reducing opioid overdose mortality.

Drug allergy: Diagnosis, management, and implications

Drug allergy: Diagnosis, management, and implications

Dr David Fahmy from McMaster University presents a practical approach to acute allergic drug reactions, with a particular focus on penicillin allergy.

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Evidence-based management of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

Lung 2024 is a virtual conference that features state-of-the-art knowledge in the topic of contemporary and practical management of lung diseases and disorders. No registration fee.

A case report presented by Dr Nisha George, Scotland. Recorded at the Best Case Report Contest 2024.

Dr Robert Hegele from Western University reviews clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia.

A summary of the latest chapter updates in Signs and Symptoms, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry, Pregnancy-Related Conditions, Respirology, and Toxicology and Addiction.

A digest of noteworthy publications from McMaster experts. This week’s focus: treatment strategies in elderly patients with NSTEMI.

How to monitor the effectiveness of oral pancreatic enzyme supplementation in patients with chronic pancreatitis? When to increase the dose? Can pancreatic enzymes be overdosed? If yes, what are the signs and symptoms? Does the overdosing pose a risk to the patient? With Dr Marianna Arvanitakis.

What are the most common causes of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients? With Dr Ally Prebtani.

How to titrate fluids and vasopressors during resuscitation in septic shock? With Dr Bram Rochwerg.

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