Lungs, Liver, and a Missing Link: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Explained

Lungs, Liver, and a Missing Link: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Explained

Author: Medicine Pods: The Intern at Work May 3, 2026 Duration: 13:18
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, reviewing key topics including the SERPINA1 gene, disease manifestations, testing, and an overview of augmentation therapy. Written by: Dr. Navjeet Baath. Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Amer (Respirology) and Dr. Arden Azim (General Internal Medicine). Support the show

Stepping onto the hospital floor as a resident brings a unique set of questions and challenges that textbooks don't always address. The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine exists in that space, offering a peer-to-peer perspective forged directly in the wards. This is a pan-Canadian, learner-generated podcast where the hosts and creators are residents themselves, talking through the practical realities of internal medicine they encounter while on call. You'll hear discussions focused on applying knowledge in real time, aiming to make those long shifts a little more manageable and a lot more educational. Each episode is built from original scripts, crafted to dissect clinical scenarios and guidelines with the fresh eyes of someone currently in training. It’s crucial to note that this podcast is produced in Canada and often references Canadian-specific medical guidelines, making it particularly relevant for residents navigating the healthcare system there. While it serves as an excellent companion for study and practice, the content is intended for educational use and should be integrated with other essential resources for clinical management. Created by Alison Lai and the team at Medicine Pods, this series feels like a conversation with a colleague who just figured something out and is eager to share it, demystifying the daily grind of internal medicine one episode at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Tracing the Leak: An Approach to Proteinuria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:32
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down an approach to proteinuria, focusing on the interpretation of the urine dipstick, the urine ACR, and the urine PCR. Written by Dr. Ishmam Bhuiyan (Internal Medicine Residen…
High Stakes, with Low Pressures: An Updated Guide to ARDS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:22
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss updates to diagnosing and managing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Written by Dr. Jason Vaillancourt (Internal Medicine Resident) and Dr. Muralie Vignarajah (Inter…
Approach to Porphyria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to porphyria. Written by Dr. Hannah Ramsay (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Karla Machlab (Hematology Fellow) and Dr. Zachary Liederman (Hematology St…
An Approach to Anaphylaxis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:55
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss an approach to the acute management of anaphylaxis. Written by Dr. Jen Zheng (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Raymond Mak, (Allergist and Clinical Immunologist) a…
An Approach to Osteoporosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:44
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss a comprehensive approach to osteoporosis. Written by: Dr. Sharon Pritchard. Reviewed by: Dr. Nadine Vaninetti (Endocrinology) and Dr. Peter Gregory (General Internal Medicine)…
More than Mouth Ulcers: An Approach to Behçet's Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:38
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and manage Behçet's Disease. Written by Dr. Oswald Chen (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Alexa Smith, (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Allen Tran, (Gener…
Sickle Cell Disease and its Acute Complications [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:57
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how to identify and manage the acute complications of sickle cell disease. Written by Dr. Yi Hui Luo (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Véronique Naessens (Hematolo…
Peering into the Pipes: Coronary Angiography [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about coronary angiography. Written by: Dr. Luke MacLeod. Reviewed by: Drs. Michael Ward and Alison Lai. Support the show