Audry Hawkins is back to discuss antimicrobial stewardship in pneumonia. She starts with comparing differences in guidelines and recent primary literature on empiric treatment of pneumonia. Hawkins then evaluates appropriate empiric step-down t

Introduction to Infection Prevention with Crystal Heishman

Dec 8th, 2023 1h 2m

Crystal Heishman presents an introduction on the broad topic of Infection Prevention. Heishman presents how to identify methods to prevent infectious disease transmission and how to implement device related infection prevention strategies for C

"I have reflux" with Dr. Ben Rogers

Oct 25th, 2023 49m 48s

Dr. Ben Rogers presents a lecture on reflux by discussing a classic presentation of reflux as well as testing. Dr. Rogers emphasizes modifying care and diagnosis towards each patient with their own unique symptoms.Some items in this lecture may

Introduction to Diagnostic Stewardship with Ryan Doster and Audry Hawkins

Oct 25th, 2023 1h

In this presentation, Dr. Ryan Doster gives an introduction to diagnostic stewardship after last week's discussion on antimicrobial stewardship. After, Audry Hawkins, PharmD, BCIDP, returns to give an overview on blood culture. Some items in th

Introduction to Antimicrobial Stewardship with Audry Hawkins and Sarah Moore

Oct 25th, 2023 52m 47s

In this introduction to antimicrobial stewardship, Audry Hawkins first lists untoward effects of antibiotic use. She then describes antibiotic stewardship principles, goals, and strategies. After, she recognizes changes in the regulatory roadma

Adrenal Insufficiency with Dr. Malika Rawal

Oct 25th, 2023 31m 42s

Dr. Malika Rawal presents Adrenal Insufficiency by first answering the question: What Is Adrenal Insufficiency? She then reviews its causes as well as some basics of cortisol. After, Dr. Rawal discusses testing and treatment.Some items in this

Sodium Derangements in the Medical Patient with Dr. Bryan Moffett

Oct 18th, 2023 52m 30s

Dr. Bryan Moffett presents "Sodium Derangements in the Medical Patient" by first differentiating the difference between total body sodium and sodium concentration. The then breaks down the physiology, causes, and treatment of hyponatremia.Some

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Dr. David Armstrong

Apr 11th, 2023 50m 7s

Dr. David Armstrong presents Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by first presenting a case. He then discusses the history of SLE as well as the different kinds of lupus. After, he differentiates between systemic lupus erythematosus and drug-induced l

Glomerular Disease Part 1: Nephrotic Syndrome with Dr. Dawn Caster

Mar 10th, 2023 49m 2s

In Glomerular Disease Part One, Dr. Dawn Caster begins by discussing the classifications of common renal pathology and after, focuses on nephrotic syndrome. Dr. Caster gives an overview of nephrotic syndrome and its associated abnormalities as

Common HIV Regimens and Opportunistic Infection Prophylaxis with Alexa Filley, PharmD

Feb 13th, 2023 45m 24s

Alexa Filley, PharmD, delivers a lecture on Common HIV Regimens and Opportunistic Infection Prophylaxis. She first reviews common human immunodeficiency virus treatment regimens and after, discusses patient/medication characteristics to guide t

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) with Dr. Malika Rawal

Feb 2nd, 2023 32m 24s

Dr. Malika Rawal gives an overview on Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy. Dr. Rawal first discusses the different types of transition as well as general definitions and after, lists terms physicians should and should NOT use when treating patient

Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies with Dr. David Armstrong

Jan 11th, 2023 29m 43s

Dr. David Armstrong presents Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies and emphasizes these take home points:- HLA-B27 does not diagnose SNSAs- Inflammatory back pain improves with exercise- Red eye with decreased visual acuity needs slit lamp- Nail p

Congenital Arrhythmogenic Pathologies - An Overview with Dr. Chris Reed

Nov 4th, 2022 1h 10m

Dr. Chris Reed presents an overview of congenital arrhythmogenic pathologies by first focusing on two families of diseases: structural and conduction. He then discusses pathophysiology and cause of disease and after, the diagnostic workup and w

Nutrition, Heath Equity, and CV Mortality with Dr. Kim Williams

Sep 16th, 2022 1h 4m

Our new Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. Kim Williams, presents his first Grand Rounds on the topic of Nutrition, Health Equity, and CV Mortality. First, Dr. Williams discusses some of the main issue in the United States including being

Opiate Use Disorder in the Inpatient Setting: To Bup or Not to Bup with Dr. Bishop

May 25th, 2022 40m 55s

Dr. Laura Bishop presents "Opiate Use Disorder in the Inpatient Setting: To Bup or Not to Bup with Dr. Bishop" by first examining the practice for adjustments to create space of destigmatizing patients with SUDS. She then discusses the symptoms

Heart Failure Pharmacology with Dr. Regan Wade

Aug 12th, 2021 1h 5m

Dr. Regan Wade presents "Heart Failure Pharmacology" by first reviewing heart failure pathophysiology as it relates to pharmacotherapy. She then discusses guideline directed therapy and other agents indicated to optimize HF care. After, Dr. Wad

Asthma with Dr. Sara Ellingwood

Jul 22nd, 2021 1h 9m

Dr. Sara Ellingwood presents a talk on Asthma starting with its definition and phenotypes. She discusses making a diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management. After, Dr. Ellingwood ends with a discussion on when to refer. Some items in

COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Forest Arnold

May 14th, 2021 56m 31s

Dr. Forest Arnold returns to present "COVID-19 Vaccines: Wows and Woes" today on Louisville Lectures. In this presentation, Dr. Arnold gives an overview of COVID-19 and vaccines. He then discusses a case of potential thrombosis due to the Johns

COVID-19: An Update with Dr. Mark Burns

Apr 9th, 2021

Dr. Mark Burns gives an update on COVID-19 by first discussing its history and epidemiology. He then describes the lifecycle of Sars-CoV-2 and the events surrounding the Cytokine Storm. After, he explains the clinical presentation and current c

Introduction to Abstract Writing for Clinical Vignettes with Dr. Samuel Reynolds

Feb 19th, 2021 15m 27s

Our Chief Medical Resident for Education, Dr. Samuel Reynolds returns to give an introduction on abstract writing. He begins by describing an abstract and its importance. After, he discusses the general process of abstract writing.Some items i

Acid Base Core Lecture with Dr. Nina Vasavada

Jan 22nd, 2021 38m 23s

Dr. Nina Vasavada gives an Acid Base Core Lecture by first reviewing dietary sources of acids and alkali. She then reviews renal and non renal mechanisms of maintaining acid/base equilibrium. After, she discusses practice questions. Some ite

Molecular Biology in Cardiovascular Disease with Dr. Samuel Reynolds

Jan 22nd, 2021 31m 58s

Our Chief Medical Resident for Education, Dr. Samuel Reynolds, presents “Basic Science: Molecular Biology in Cardiovascular Disease”. He discusses the basis of Cardiovascular Disease from a molecular standpoint and emphasizes how arrhythmia and

Health Disparities: Food Insecurity and Food Deserts with Dr. Jennifer Olges

Sep 18th, 2020 31m 6s

Dr. Jennifer Olges presents "Health Disparities: Food Insecurity and Food Deserts" by first defining food insecurity and food deserts. She then compares and contrasts hunger and food insecurity and describes the scope of the issue in Louisville

Sepsis and Septic Shock with Dr. Aaditya Chandramouli

Aug 14th, 2020 8m 14s

Dr. Aaditya Chandramouli presents Part One of Sepsis and Sepsis Shock. In this Little Lecture, Dr. Chandramouli discusses the definitions and diagnosis of Sepsis and Sepsis Shock. Stay tuned for next time when he presents the Part Two - Managem

Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation with Dr. Christopher Chan

Jul 17th, 2020

Dr. Christopher Chan presents an Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation by first defining respiratory physiology and indications for mechanical ventilation. He then presents the initial parameters/modes of ventilation as well as supportive care