Internal Medicine Workups and Diseases: An Evidence-based Guide for Healthcare Providers

Designed for medical students, interns, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and attending physicians, this comprehensive guide simplifies the most common workups and diseases encountered in the field of Internal Medicine. It aims to be a practical reference book for everyday use at work, as well as a study tool for high-yield testing points.

The guide begins by addressing common symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain, providing detailed information on their workups and management. It then delves into the most frequently diagnosed conditions, offering insights into the approach to history/physical examination, differential diagnosis, laboratory/imaging tests, diagnostic/treatment algorithms, treatment strategies, etiologies, risk factors, pathogenesis, complications, prevention measures, and general admission orders.

Additionally, it covers miscellaneous topics such as chest X-ray reading, EKG interpretation, and basic ICU topics including shock, vasopressors, and DKA. Commonly prescribed medications are also discussed. All the information presented is evidence-based, with references to clinical trials and sources like Uptodate, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th Edition, Pocket Medicine 5th Edition, MKSAP 17, and Online MedEd, among others.

I trust that this guide will prove invaluable throughout your training and beyond.

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