Diabetes insipidus and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) (High-yield slides)
Weight bias and stigma in the healthcare setting
People living with obesity face negative attitudes, stereotypes, and blame from others because of their weight (i.e., weight bias). Weight bias can be explicit, such that an individual is conscious of negative attitudes (i.e., blatant), or it can be implicit, where the person is unwilling or unable to admit these attitudes (i.e., unconscious). Weight bias […]
Introduction to obesity care
Obesity, defined by the World Health Organization as a body mass index (BMI) 30 kg/m2, is a pervasive medical condition correlated with an increased risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and kidney disease.1 Prevalence The prevalence of obesity among individuals 20 years and older increased from 34.7% in 1999 to 42.5% in […]
Working together in obesity care
pre-assessment STOP! Please take the pre-assessment prior to engaging with the materials. In this session Introduction/Rationale This interprofessional education (IPE) activity is designed to prepare healthcare learners to deliver equitable, patient-centered care for individuals with obesity by addressing weight bias, stigma, and ethical practice. The curriculum integrates the IPEC Core Competency domains: Values and ethics […]
Style guide: Microbiology and infectious disease
High-yield summary Urethritis/Cervicitis: Syndromic approach Many are asymptomatic, especially in females Men Dysuria Thin mucoid discharge Pelvic pain Women Postcoital bleeding Mucopurulent discharge PID: look for cervical motion tenderness Think Chlamydia trachomatis (D-K) → most common cause Neisseria gonorrhoeae Less commonly: Mycoplasma genitalium Trichomonas HSV Chlamydia trachomatis (D-K) Key features Elementary body ↔ reticulate body […]
Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex virus: HSV-2, HSV-1)
See the session on Herpes Viruses in FMS502 for review. HSV-1 and HSV-2 Designation Common Name Transmission Primary Infection Site Disease Latent Infection Site HHV-1 Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) Close contact Mucoepithelial cells Oral (fever blisters), ocular lesions; encephalitis Nerve ganglia HHV-2 Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) Close contactSexual transmission Mucoepithelial cells Genital, anal […]
Sexually transmitted infections: A complete guide
The terms STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are interchangeable. However, more authors now favor using STI because not all “infections” are manifest as “disease”—that is they are not clinically evident or symptomatic. A note on terminology One preventative method that applies to all STIs discussed here is “safer sex,” which refers […]
Style guide: IPE
We strive to provide a learning environment that is: Psychologically safe Compassionate and respectful • Clinically relevant Engaging and interactive Challenging in the best possible ways Supporting of your growth and success We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, practicing clinical reasoning, and actively participating in the learning process. Complete the Pre-Work […]
Style guide: Pharmacology
We strive to provide a learning environment that is: Psychologically safe Compassionate and respectful • Clinically relevant Engaging and interactive Challenging in the best possible ways Supporting of your growth and success We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, practicing clinical reasoning, and actively participating in the learning process. Complete the Pre-Work […]
Practice page: Jessica
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