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126 - A Third Circulatory System
What are the Hidden Pathways in the Human Body? This week, Avi fills us in on the science behind his New York Times Magazine article (link) describing the interstitium as our third circulatory…
125 - Why Comics?
This week, we talk with Dr. Grace Farris, who is a hospitalist and the author of See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir. We explore how she got into comic-drawing,…
Why Does Umami Taste So Good?
Today, we are rebooting an absolute classic from way back in our catalog - episode 9. Avi teaches us about the biology behind the taste of umami and why we might have evolved to find it so delicious.…
124 - One of the Fastest Reactions in the Human Body
Why don't interstitial lung disease patients typically get increased pCO₂? The answer involves one of the fastest chemical reactions in the human body. Click here for show notes and click here to…
123 - Why-roid
In this neck(st) episode, Avi asks an isthmus-ing question: Why does an autoimmune antibody stimulate the thyroid in Graves disease? Click here for show notes and click here to obtain AMA PRA…
[Archive] Irregularly Irregular
We apologize for the break in our regularly scheduled programming! This is a reboot of Episode 77, originally posted in September 2023, which asked: why is hyperthyroidism associated with atrial…
[Archive] More Right Than Left
This is a reboot of Episode 66, originally posted back in March 2023, where investigated why tricuspid valve endocarditis is more common in persons who inject IV drugs. Read the show notes here.…
122 - When CRP Goes Missing
This week, Tony shares a morning report physiology pearl: Why do patients with active lupus have a low CRP? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance…
Reboot! Bendopnea
Cold and flu season greetings from the Curious Clinicians! We hope you all are cold-free, but we were unfortunately under the weather this week. In honor of our "heme boards" series from Hannah's…
121 - The Forgotten Factor
This week, Hannah shares the story of an overlooked piece of the coagulation cascade, beginning with a 1950s medical mystery: Why didn't John Hageman bleed? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1…
120 - No Sleep for the Weary
This week, Avi shares the pathophysiology behind an important question: Why can't people with familial fatal insomnia fall asleep? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours),…
119 - While My Liver Gently Weeps
This week, Tony explores a fascinating, hospital rounds-ready question: Why does cirrhosis cause low SAAG ascites? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™…
118 - Extremophiles
This week, Avi follows up Episodes 112 and 114 with the question: How does a bacterial species called Deinococcus radiodurans withstand extreme levels of radiation? You can read the show notes here! …
117 - The Body A-Z with Dr. Mike Todorovic
This week, Dr. Mike Todorovic returns as a special guest to tell us about his book with Dr. Matt Barton, The Body A-Z! Join us as Dr. Mike gives us a sneak preview of the interesting questions and…
116 - Ammonia Rising
This week, Tony brings us a question straight from the hospital wards: Why does valproic acid cause elevated ammonia? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1…
115 - The Art of the Question with Dr. Mark Shapiro
This week, Dr. Mark Shapiro joins us for a candid conversation about the art of the question. Join us to think through how we interview, how to make connections, and how curiosity translates in the…
114 - The Mold that Eats Radiation for Breakfast
This week, Avi follows up Episode 112 with the question: What's with the black mold growing inside Chernobyl? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5…
Reboot! Hyperkalemia
This week, we bring back a classic question for new interns and old hats alike: Why do we give calcium in hyperkalemia? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1…
113 - From Vessel to Bone
This week, Tony poses a hard question: Why does calcium deposit in blood vessels? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician…
112 - Wherefore Iodine?
This week, Avi asks: Why was iodine given to people exposed to radioactivity after Chernobyl? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours),…
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