Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast

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Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast episodes:

04.22.2024
Nutrition Series: Fat Soluble Vitamins Part 2 (Vitamin D)
Feeling a little gloomy? It might be a lack of that sunshine vitamin, also known as vitamin D. In this last episode of our Nutrition Series: Fat Soluble Vitamin, we will crack open the science behind this essential nutrient. We...
04.15.2024
Nutrition Series: Fat Soluble Vitamins Part 1
In this podcast, we will switch from water soluble vitamins to fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Unlike water soluble vitamins that need constant intake, fat soluble vitamins can be stored by the body. We will discuss what...
04.08.2024
Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamin Part 3
Next up in our Nutrition Series, we’ll crack the code on what B12 and folic acid do to your body. Those sneaky deficiencies can lead to you feeling less than normal. We will discuss the signs and symptoms between the...
04.01.2024
Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamin Part 2
In this episode, we will discuss part 2 of our micronutrient series: water-soluble vitamins. We will dive into the world of Vitamin C, and squeeze out the juicy details that boost our immune system. We will also take a tangy...
03.25.2024
Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamins Part 1
This week, we’ll start a new micronutrient series, water-soluble vitamins. We’ll break down the basics of water-soluble vitamins, explaining their role in health and why we need them. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, our bodies do not store them, and we need...
03.18.2024
Carpal Diem
Do you ever feel like your hand is falling asleep all the time? Is it tingling or having a numb feeling? This common condition that is cramping your style is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by...
03.11.2024
In the News (March 2024)
In our State of the Union (medical edition), we will go over a number of changes in the medical field. We’ll crack open CDC guideline updates, explore a potential cancer link in acne medications, a melatonin gummy warning and debunking...
03.04.2024
de Quervain Tendinopathy
Does your thumb hurt from doing repetitive movements such as texting or scrolling? In this episode, we will dive into a very common pain and swelling around the thumb tendons. In the past, we used to call it the Blackberry...
02.26.2024
PHG
In this episode, we will discuss portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG). The most common cause for PHG is cirrhosis and can cause bleeding, ulcers and other complications. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he will go over the symptoms such as nausea,...
02.19.2024
Radiation Proctitis
In this latest podcast episode, we will talk about radiation. No, not the radiation that gives you superpowers like in the movies. But, radiation proctitis, which is inflammation of the rectum caused by exposure to radiation therapy. Typically for pelvic...
02.12.2024
Bugs and Drugs: Be Cereus
In this week’s episode of Bugs and Drugs, we will dive into two worlds of food borne bacteria. One can be found in reheated rice, known as Bacillus cereus. The other is found in raw or undercooked pork, known as...
02.05.2024
Bugs and Drugs: Amebiasis
In the latest episode of Bugs and Drugs, let’s dive into the microscopic world of Entamoeba histolytica. What is Entamoeba histolytica you ask? It is a parasitic infection that primarily affects the large intestine but can also travel to other...
01.29.2024
Bugs and Drugs: Whipple Disease
In this latest Bugs and Drugs episode, we will discuss a very rare bacterial disease that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract. However, it can affect other organs such as joints, heart and lungs. This infectious disease is known as Tropheryma...
01.22.2024
Bugs and Drugs: Tropical Sprue
For those that travel to paradise, you are looking forward to sunshine, sandy toes and…intestinal pain? Tropical Sprue, not to be confused with traveler’s diarrhea, is a chronic malabsorption syndrome that can plague those living in or visiting tropical regions....
01.15.2024
Bugs and Drugs: Giardia
In this episode, we will talk about a microbe lurking in your water. It can cause intestinal problems such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloating. It’s found in contaminated water and undercooked or raw foods and is one of the...
01.08.2024
Now it's the Knees - Pseudogout
Knees causing trouble again? This time, it is not gout, but an imposter known as pseudogout. Now what is pseudogout, you ask? Think of it as gout’s mischievous twin. Like gout, it triggers sudden knee pain and inflammation, but instead...
01.01.2024
Big Toes Watch Out - Gout
Happy New Year! Have you or your patient ever experienced a pain in your toe so agonizing it feels like someone stabbed you in the joint? Then you might have what used to be known as, “the disease of kings,”...
12.25.2023
Wondering about Water
Happy holidays! Let’s take a deep dive into the world of water, that essential liquid we sometimes take for granted. In this episode, we’ll be busting some myths about water’s most popular misconceptions.Is the pH in that alkaline water better...
12.18.2023
Home Alone Holiday Analysis
As the holidays approach, one of the classic holiday movies that will be playing is Home Alone. As you may know, Kevin, the pint-sized architect of chaos, unleashes some amazing booby traps on the Wet Bandits. Ever wonder how they...
12.11.2023
More Than Just a Stuffy Nose
With the holiday season in full swing, it also comes with more people getting sick and getting sinus infections. The specific sinus infection that we will discuss is rhinosinusitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses and...
12.04.2023
Plantar Fasciitis
In the latest podcast episode, we will discuss a common foot condition known as plantar fasciitis. It is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. This tissue plays a crucial role...
11.27.2023
Bothersome Biceps
In this episode, we will go over some common bicep injuries, which sometimes can be masked as shoulder pain. The bicep is located in the front of the upper arm and is responsible for bending the elbow. Bicep injuries can...
11.13.2023
A Different Kind of Chest Pain
Do you know what can cause chest pain and difficulty swallowing? Both, distal esophageal spasm (DES) and hypercontractile esophagus (HE). DES causes spasms of the lower esophageal sphincter, while HE causes contractions of the esophagus that are stronger than normal,...
11.06.2023
Swimmer's Ear
In our latest podcast, we will discuss a common infection of the outer ear known as otitis externa or Swimmer’s Ear. It is caused by water getting trapped in the ear and creating a moist environment for bacteria and fungi....
10.29.2023
Scary Myths for Halloween
Happy Halloween! In this episode, we will talk about some myths in medicine. First, we will talk about diverticulitis and we used to tell patients not to eat nuts and seeds. Next, we will talk about statins and myopathy. When...
10.23.2023
Elbows Aren't That Funny
In this week’s podcast, we will discuss two common overuse injuries of the elbow, commonly known as tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Both are caused by repetitive use of the forearm muscles from a variety of activities, not just tennis...
10.16.2023
Dysphagia Series: Achalasia
In this week’s podcast, we will start our next series on dysphagia, specifically achalasia. Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder that affects the nerves and muscles of the esophagus, in which the muscle does not relax properly. Making it difficult...
10.09.2023
My Poor Achilles
In this podcast episode, we will discuss Achilles tendinopathy, which is a common injury that affects runners, athletes and anyone who decides to start a new workout regimen and doesn’t wear the proper footwear. The Achilles tendon is a band...
10.02.2023
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
In this episode of the Liver Series, Dr. Niket Sonpal discusses drug-induced liver injury (DILI), a common and potentially serious side effect of many medications. DILI can occur in people of all ages, but is more common in older adults...
09.25.2023
Coffee and Medicine
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and for good reason. It’s delicious, it gives you a boost of energy, and it’s been linked to a number of health benefits. There are also some myths and...
09.18.2023
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
This week’s podcast, we will discuss eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Which is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus and can be characterized by an accumulation of eosinophils, a white blood cell, in the esophageal lining. Join Dr. Niket Sonapl as...
09.11.2023
Liver Series: Liver Disease of Pregnancy
In this episode of our Liver Series, we will discuss a couple of liver diseases that may occur during pregnancy: intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP). Intrahepatic cholestasis is a liver condition that occurs...
09.04.2023
Movie Medicine Part 1
We all love the magic of movies and might wonder if that could actually happen in real life. Would a lightsaber to the upper chest instantly kill a person? Can Harry Potter’s scar really hurt like in the movies when...
08.28.2023
Liver Series: Acetaminophen Toxicity
In this episode of the Liver Series, will discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Which is a common over-the-counter- pain reliever and fever reducer. However, it can be toxic to the liver if taken in high doses or in combination with other medications...
08.21.2023
In the News (August 2023)
In this week’s podcast, we are going to take a break from the Liver Series and continue our other series: In the News. Where we will discuss the latest topics around the medical world. Some of the topics we will...
08.14.2023
Liver Series: Ischemic Hepatitis
In our next episode for the Liver Series, we will discuss Ischemic Hepatitis, a condition that occurs when the liver does not receive enough blood flow. This can be caused by a variety of factore, including heart failure, sepsis and...
08.07.2023
Liver Series: Wilson's Disease
In this next episode of our Liver Series, we will discuss a rare genetic disorder that causes copper to build up in the body known as Wilson’s Disease. Which can lead to damage to the liver, brain and other organs....
07.31.2023
Liver Series: Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
In this week’s podcast, we will discuss the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is a relatively rare genetic disorder that affects both the liver and the lungs.There are no symptoms in early childhood. However, as people get older, they may...
07.24.2023
Liver Series: Caroli Disease
In this episode of the Liver Series, we will discuss Caroli Disease, a rare congenital disorder of the liver. Caroli disease is characterized by the presence of multiple bile duct cysts throughout the liver. Dr. Sonpal will discuss the different...
07.17.2023
Staying Cool - Management of Exertional Heat Illness
It’s mid July and this summer has been extremely hot. In this week’s podcast, we’ll discuss exertional heat illness, a group of conditions that can occur when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by exercise or exposure to high...
07.10.2023
Liver Series: Autoimmune Hepatitis
Welcome to the first episode for our Liver Series! In this episode, we’ll be discussing Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), a chronic liver disease caused by the body’s immune system attacking the liver. We will go over the symptoms that can include...
07.03.2023
In the News (July 2023)
July is here! Which means the summer travel season is officially in full swing. It also brings those pesky mosquitoes that we all hate. But, did you know, there are hardly any at Disneyland? In this episode, Dr. Niket Sonpal...
06.26.2023
The Other Colitis
In this week’s episode, we will talk about microscopic colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that is often misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some symptoms are watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and urgency. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal to...
06.19.2023
Eat This, Not That by a GI
Is microwaving your food bad for you? Is eating only boxed foods good for you? In this week’s episode, Dr. Niket Sonpal discusses the importance of a healthy diet for overall well-being. He debunks some common misconceptions about some, “healthy...
06.12.2023
The Bees Knees HURT
In this next podcast about another knee pain, we will talk about Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Also known as the runner's knee. We will discuss the symptoms that your patient will present with and worsen during activities like jumping, running...
06.05.2023
A Pain in the Side
Another week, another pain…in the side this time. We are referring to the side of the knee, iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. A common cause of lateral knee pain/injury from overuse. Dr. Niket Sonpal will go over the anatomy of the...
05.29.2023
Another Pain in the Gluteus Maximus
This week’s podcast will point out the pain in the butt (gluteus maximus). Where we will explore key aspects of this pain known as Piriformis Syndrome. The main points of this podcast will be the anatomy and the role of...
05.22.2023
In the News (May 2023)
In this latest podcast, we will update you on different topics in the medical world. From breast cancer screening to artificial sweeteners to genetically altered brussels sprouts. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he keeps us all updated on various topics...
05.15.2023
Curiosity Killed the Umbilicus
In this week’s podcast, we will cover umbilical hernias. Including some causes, signs & symptoms, and the treatment you will recommend to your patient. An umbilical hernia occurs when fatty tissue or intestine pushes through a weak spot in the...
05.08.2023
Mental Health Series: Winnie & Friends
In this week's podcast, we will talk about our lovable Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Not their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, but their potential mental health disorders. The first is Pooh, of course, and his binge eating...

What's Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Medgeeks Clinical Review Podcast episodes:

Nutrition Series: Fat Soluble Vitamins Part 2 (Vitamin D)

Nutrition Series: Fat Soluble Vitamins Part 1

Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamin Part 3

Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamin Part 2

Nutrition Series: Water Soluble Vitamins Part 1

Carpal Diem

In the News (March 2024)

de Quervain Tendinopathy

PHG

Radiation Proctitis

Bugs and Drugs: Be Cereus

Bugs and Drugs: Amebiasis

Bugs and Drugs: Whipple Disease

Bugs and Drugs: Tropical Sprue

Bugs and Drugs: Giardia

Now it's the Knees - Pseudogout

Big Toes Watch Out - Gout

Wondering about Water

Home Alone Holiday Analysis

More Than Just a Stuffy Nose

Plantar Fasciitis

Bothersome Biceps

A Different Kind of Chest Pain

Swimmer's Ear

Scary Myths for Halloween

Elbows Aren't That Funny

Dysphagia Series: Achalasia

My Poor Achilles

Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)

Coffee and Medicine

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Liver Series: Liver Disease of Pregnancy

Movie Medicine Part 1

Liver Series: Acetaminophen Toxicity

In the News (August 2023)

Liver Series: Ischemic Hepatitis

Liver Series: Wilson's Disease

Liver Series: Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Liver Series: Caroli Disease

Staying Cool - Management of Exertional Heat Illness

Liver Series: Autoimmune Hepatitis

In the News (July 2023)

The Other Colitis

Eat This, Not That by a GI

The Bees Knees HURT

A Pain in the Side

Another Pain in the Gluteus Maximus

In the News (May 2023)

Curiosity Killed the Umbilicus

Mental Health Series: Winnie & Friends

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