Why does cirrhosis cause high SAAG ascites? Other than when there’s Thai food at noon conference, it’s the best part of the day on inpatient medicine. A patient comes in with ascites, they get a diagnostic paracentesis, you look at the fluid albumin and subtract it from that serum albumin that you pray you rememberedContinue reading “Episode 119 – While My Liver Gently Weeps”
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Episode 118 – Extremophiles
How does a bacterial species called Deinococcus radiodurans withstand extreme levels of radiation? What comes to mind when we say tiny but mighty? Well, if Deinococcus radiodurans didn’t cross your mind, maybe it will earn your respect after this segment, so much so that it may come to mind the next time someone asks youContinue reading “Episode 118 – Extremophiles”
Episode 117 – The Body A-Z with Dr. Mike Todorovic
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mike Todorovic, friend of The Curious Clinicians, renowned online educator who makes complex concepts in physiology, biophysics and pharmacology more accessible for students and clinicians alike, back to the podcast! Along with his partner Dr. Matt Barton, Dr. Mike has written a new book: The Body A-Z: A fun,Continue reading “Episode 117 – The Body A-Z with Dr. Mike Todorovic”
Episode 116 – Ammonia Rising
Why does valproic acid cause elevated ammonia? Ah, serum ammonia. A lab that is often sent and often a head-scratcher. Sometimes an altered patient with cirrhosis and the most textbook asterixis will have a normal serum ammonia. And other times a patient has a sky-high ammonia and you have no idea why. Have you everContinue reading “Episode 116 – Ammonia Rising”
Episode 115 – The Art of the Question, with Dr. Mark Shapiro
The Curious Clinicians welcomed Dr. Mark Shapiro to the show to learn about the art of the question, and so much more! Mark is a hospitalist and physician leader in California, but is best known as an extraordinarily talented podcast interviewer and inspiring speaker. If you’ve listened to Mark’s podcast, Explore The Space, you’ll knowContinue reading “Episode 115 – The Art of the Question, with Dr. Mark Shapiro”
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