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| 03 Mar 2022 | Cardiac Tamponade | 00:24:51 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Cardiac Tamponade.
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| 24 Feb 2022 | Ninja Nerd Trailer | 00:01:09 | |
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| 10 Mar 2022 | Infective Endocarditis | 00:33:00 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Infective Endocarditis.
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| 17 Mar 2022 | Acid Base Disorders & ABG Interpretation | 00:26:25 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Acid Base Disorders & ABG Interpretation
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| 24 Mar 2022 | Respiratory Acidosis | 00:26:22 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be continuing our series on Acid Base Disorders and ABG interpretation and will be discussing Respiratory Acidosis.
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| 31 Mar 2022 | Respiratory Alkalosis | 00:20:54 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be continuing our series on Acid Base Disorders and ABG interpretation and will be discussing Respiratory Alkalosis.
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| 07 Apr 2022 | Metabolic Alkalosis | 00:20:46 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be continuing our series on Acid Base Disorders and ABG interpretation and will be discussing Metabolic Alkalosis.
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| 14 Apr 2022 | Metabolic Acidosis | 00:34:34 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be continuing our series on Acid Base Disorders and ABG interpretation and will be discussing Metabolic Acidosis.
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Ninja Nerd Presents: Dr. Mike Todorovic | 01:44:10 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be welcoming and interviewing our guest, Dr. Mike Todorovic. Dr. Mike is a Senior Lecturer and Medical Researcher at Griffith University in Australia. For the past five years it has been Dr. Mike's passion and joy to create medical lectures on his YouTube channel: Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike and medical Podcasts on Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast.
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| 28 Apr 2022 | Shock | 00:36:09 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Shock. This will include the following subcategories of shock:
We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on shock!
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| 05 May 2022 | Atrial Fibrillation | 00:27:48 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Atrial Fibrillation. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on atrial fibrillation!
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| 12 May 2022 | Aortic Dissection | 00:20:28 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Aortic Dissection. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on aortic dissection!
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| 19 May 2022 | Stroke | 01:22:27 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Strokes. This will be a special episode to raise awareness for strokes during the month of May, which is #StrokeMonth
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| 26 May 2022 | Vasopressors | 00:50:46 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Vasopressors! We will be discussing the mechanism of action, indications, titration parameters, pros/cons, and routes of administration during this episode on Vasopressors!
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| 02 Jun 2022 | Pulmonary Embolism | 00:45:40 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Pulmonary Emboli. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Pulmonary Embolism!
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| 09 Jun 2022 | Pneumothorax | 00:27:57 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about a Pneumothorax. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Pneumothorax!
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| 16 Jun 2022 | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | ARDS | 00:44:16 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on ARDS!
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| 23 Jun 2022 | Chronic Kidney Disease | CKD | 00:20:58 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on CKD!
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| 30 Jun 2022 | Hyperkalemia | 00:20:10 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Hyperkalemia. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperkalemia!
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| 07 Jul 2022 | Acute Pancreatitis | 00:19:15 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Acute Pancreatitis. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Acute Pancreatitis!
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| 14 Jul 2022 | GI Bleed | 00:27:36 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about a GI Bleed. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on GI Bleed!
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| 21 Jul 2022 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis | 00:21:05 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on IBD!
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| 28 Jul 2022 | Hypoparathyroidism | 00:16:27 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Hypoparathyroidism. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hypoparathyroidism!
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| 04 Aug 2022 | Hyperparathyroidism | 00:32:44 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Hyperparathyroidism. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperparathyroidism!
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| 11 Aug 2022 | Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | 00:47:41 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on AKI!
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| 18 Aug 2022 | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 00:35:46 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on MS!
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| 25 Aug 2022 | Types of Headaches | 00:46:00 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Types of Headaches including Primary and Secondary Headaches. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Types of Headaches!
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| 01 Sep 2022 | COPD | 00:23:32 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on COPD!
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| 08 Sep 2022 | Asthma | 00:26:58 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Asthma. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Asthma!
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| 15 Sep 2022 | Pneumonia | 00:45:31 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Pneumonia. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Pneumonia!
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| 22 Sep 2022 | Tuberculosis | 00:27:45 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Tuberculosis. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Tuberculosis!
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| 29 Sep 2022 | Antihypertensive Drugs | 00:51:03 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Antihypertensive Drugs to supplement our YouTube lecture on Antihypertensive Drugs. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Antihypertensive Drugs!
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| 06 Oct 2022 | Antianginal Drugs | 00:28:31 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Antianginal Drugs. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Antianginal Drugs!
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| 13 Oct 2022 | Drugs for Hyperlipidemia | 00:39:51 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Drugs for Treating Hyperlipidemia. Make sure you stick around for the entire episode, this one is a beauty, unlike my coronary vessels... We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperlipidemia Drugs!
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| 20 Oct 2022 | Drugs for Heart Failure | 01:00:13 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Drugs for Treating Heart Failure - Let's master this topic together, Ninja Nerds! We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Drugs for Heart Failure!
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| 27 Oct 2022 | Antiarrhythmic Drugs | 00:52:56 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Antiarrhythmic Drugs We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Antiarrhythmic Drugs!
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| 03 Nov 2022 | Diuretics | 00:35:15 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Diuretics We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Diuretics!
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| 10 Nov 2022 | Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelet Agents | 01:13:37 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelet Agents We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelet Agents!
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| 17 Nov 2022 | Autonomic Pharmacology: Adrenergic Agonists | 01:11:14 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Adrenergic Agonists within our short four part series on Autonomic Pharmacology We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Adrenergic Agonists! To follow along with Notes & Illustrations for our podcasts please become a member on our website! https://www.ninjanerd.org/podcast/autonomic-pharmacology-adrenergic-agonists | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | Autonomic Pharmacology: Adrenergic Antagonists | 00:42:18 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Adrenergic Antagonists within our short four part series on Autonomic Pharmacology We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Adrenergic Antagonists! To follow along with Notes & Illustrations for our podcasts please become a member on our website! https://www.ninjanerd.org | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Autonomic Pharmacology: Cholinergic Agonists | 00:36:11 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Cholinergic Agonists within our short four part series on Autonomic Pharmacology We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Cholinergic Agonists! To follow along with Notes & Illustrations for our podcasts please become a member on our website! https://www.ninjanerd.org/podcast/autonomic-pharmacology-cholinergic-agonists | |||
| 29 Dec 2022 | Parkinson's Disease Drugs | 00:38:02 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Parkinson's Disease (PD) Drugs We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Parkinson's Disease (PD) Drugs!
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| 08 Dec 2022 | Autonomic Pharmacology: Muscarinic Antagonists | 00:24:05 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Muscarinic Antagonists within our short four part series on Autonomic Pharmacology We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Muscarinic Antagonists! To follow along with Notes & Illustrations for our podcasts please become a member on our website! https://www.ninjanerd.org/podcast/autonomic-pharmacology-muscarinic-antagonists | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Hyponatremia | 01:19:21 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Hyponatremia. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyponatremia!
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| 22 Dec 2022 | Hypernatremia | 00:26:11 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Hypernatremia. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hypernatremia!
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| 05 Jan 2023 | Drugs for Epilepsy | 00:27:29 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Drugs for Epilepsy. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Drugs for Epilepsy!
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| 12 Jan 2023 | Anxiolytic & Hypnotic Drugs | 00:43:39 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Anxiolytic & Hypnotic Drugs. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Anxiolytic & Hypnotic Drugs!
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| 19 Jan 2023 | Cushing's Syndrome | 00:27:58 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Cushing's Syndrome. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Cushing's Syndrome!
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| 26 Jan 2023 | Hyperaldosteronism | 00:26:47 | |
This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Hyperaldosteronism. We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperaldosteronism!
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| 14 May 2024 | Volume Disorders | 00:33:29 | |
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| 12 Jul 2024 | Acid-Base Disorders | 00:53:23 | |
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| 19 Jul 2024 | Sodium Disorders | 00:33:46 | |
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| 26 Jul 2024 | Potassium Disorders | 00:32:42 | |
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| 25 Oct 2024 | Vasculitis | 00:58:24 | |
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| 02 Aug 2024 | Calcium Disorders | 00:36:42 | |
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| 09 Aug 2024 | Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | 00:48:31 | |
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| 16 Aug 2024 | Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | 00:42:52 | |
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| 23 Aug 2024 | Glomerular Diseases | 00:41:43 | |
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| 20 Sep 2024 | Cystic Kidney Disease | 00:19:51 | |
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| 27 Sep 2024 | Approach to Hematuria | 00:19:34 | |
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| 04 Oct 2024 | IV Fluids | 00:21:05 | |
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| 11 Oct 2024 | Diuretics | 00:22:34 | |
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| 18 Oct 2024 | Nephrolithiasis | 00:35:11 | |
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| 02 Nov 2024 | Microcytic Anemia | 00:42:19 | |
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| 08 Nov 2024 | Normocytic Anemia | 01:15:58 | |
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| 15 Nov 2024 | Macrocytic Anemia | 00:31:44 | |
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| 22 Nov 2024 | Blood Transfusions | 01:00:31 | |
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| 29 Nov 2024 | Platelet Disorders | 00:58:22 | |
Ninja Nerds! Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Platelet Disorders, breaking down the essential concepts and clinical applications. We will discuss Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), focusing on its pathophysiology and management. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) and its role in thrombosis and pregnancy complications. We’ll also cover Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), including its triggers and treatment strategies, and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with an emphasis on its pediatric presentations. Dive into Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its life-threatening manifestations, Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) as the most common inherited bleeding disorder, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), highlighting its diagnostic approach and treatment. Enjoy the podcast, and please support us below! | |||
| 17 Jan 2025 | Coagulopathy | 00:39:33 | |
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| 24 Jan 2025 | Hypercoagulable States | 00:39:33 | |
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| 31 Jan 2025 | Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, and Thrombolytics | 00:47:19 | |
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| 07 Feb 2025 | Plasma Cell Disorders | 00:27:25 | |
Ninja Nerds! Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we take a closer look at Plasma Cell Disorders, focusing on their pathophysiology, clinical features, and management. Topics include the mechanisms behind multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), and Waldenström macroglobulinemia, as well as the role of paraproteins and their clinical implications. We discuss diagnostic approaches such as serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), immunofixation, and bone marrow biopsy, along with treatment options like proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and monoclonal antibodies. We also explore complications like hypercalcemia, renal impairment, anemia, and bone lesions, ensuring a high-yield overview for exams and clinical practice. Enjoy the episode, and support us below! | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | Myeloproliferative Neoplasia | 00:37:25 | |
Ninja Nerds! Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, covering their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We discuss Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Primary Myelofibrosis, focusing on key mutations like JAK2, CALR, and BCR-ABL. Our discussion includes diagnostic tools such as peripheral blood smear, bone marrow biopsy, and laboratory markers like erythropoietin levels, leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, and BCR-ABL testing. We also review treatment options, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, cytoreductive therapy, and JAK inhibitors, as well as complications like thrombosis, bleeding, and transformation to acute leukemia. This episode provides a high-yield review for exams and clinical practice. Enjoy the episode, and support us below! | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | Acute Leukemias | 00:45:29 | |
Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Acute Leukemias, breaking down their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We explore the key differences between Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), focusing on the genetic mutations, risk factors, and cellular mechanisms driving these malignancies. Our discussion includes high-yield diagnostic approaches such as peripheral blood smear, bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry, and cytogenetic analysis. We also cover essential treatment strategies, including induction chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), while highlighting critical complications like tumor lysis syndrome and leukostasis. This episode is packed with clinically relevant insights and board exam pearls—tune in and support us below! | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Chronic Leukemias | 00:35:23 | |
Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Chronic Leukemias, focusing on their pathogenesis, clinical features, and modern treatment strategies. We compare Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), discussing the role of BCR-ABL in CML and the implications of smudge cells and monoclonal B-cell proliferation in CLL. Our conversation covers key diagnostic tools such as PCR, flow cytometry, and blood smear findings, as well as cutting-edge treatment options like tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for CML and targeted monoclonal antibody therapy for CLL. We also discuss disease progression, complications like Richter transformation, and indications for therapy in asymptomatic patients. This high-yield episode is perfect for both exam prep and clinical application—enjoy and support us below! | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | Lymphoma | 00:34:14 | |
Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Lymphoma, breaking down its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and the latest advancements in treatment. We explore the key differences between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, examining the role of Reed-Sternberg cells, CD markers, and genetic mutations that define these malignancies. Our discussion includes high-yield diagnostic tools like lymph node biopsy, flow cytometry, PET/CT imaging, and molecular studies, helping you differentiate between indolent and aggressive subtypes. We also analyze cutting-edge treatments, including immunotherapy, targeted monoclonal antibodies (e.g., rituximab), chemotherapy regimens like R-CHOP, and the role of stem cell transplantation in refractory cases. Additionally, we cover disease progression, prognostic factors, and complications such as tumor lysis syndrome and secondary malignancies. Whether you’re studying for boards, preparing for clinical rotations, or just love hematology-oncology, this episode is packed with high-yield pearls you don’t want to miss! Enjoy the episode and support us below! 🔬🔥 | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | Amyloidosis | 00:30:35 | |
Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Amyloidosis, a complex disorder characterized by the misfolding and deposition of insoluble amyloid fibrils in tissues. We break down the different subtypes, including AL (light chain), AA (secondary), ATTR (transthyretin), and Aβ2M (β2 microglobulin), highlighting their unique pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic approaches. Our discussion covers the systemic vs. localized forms of the disease, exploring how amyloid deposition can impact critical organs like the heart (restrictive cardiomyopathy), kidneys (nephrotic syndrome), nervous system (autonomic and peripheral neuropathy), and gastrointestinal tract. We also walk through essential diagnostic tools, including serum and urine electrophoresis, fat pad biopsy with Congo red staining, mass spectrometry, and advanced imaging techniques like cardiac MRI and PYP scanning for ATTR amyloidosis. Finally, we break down the latest treatment strategies, from chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant for AL amyloidosis. Whether you’re preparing for exams, rotations, or just want to master this challenging topic, this episode is packed with high-yield insights to boost your understanding! Enjoy the episode and support us below! 💡🔥 | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Breast Cancer | 00:44:06 | |
Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Breast Cancer's pathogenesis, risk factors, and the latest advancements in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. We break down the molecular subtypes of breast cancer, including hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive, and triple-negative disease, and discuss their clinical implications and targeted therapies. Our discussion covers essential diagnostic tools, such as mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI, and core needle biopsy, emphasizing how to interpret imaging findings and pathology reports. We also analyze prognostic factors, including TNM staging, to guide medical therapies. Additionally, we explore cutting-edge treatment strategies, including endocrine therapy, HER2-targeted monoclonal antibodies (e.g., trastuzumab), chemotherapy regimens, and advancements in immunotherapy for triple-negative disease. We also discuss surgical options, radiation therapy, and complications such as lymphedema and cardiotoxicity from trastuzumab. Whether you’re studying for boards, preparing for clinical rotations, or just passionate about oncology, this episode is packed with high-yield pearls you don’t want to miss! Join the Millionaires in Medicine Club! Enjoy the episode and support us below! 🎙🔥 | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) | 00:26:35 | |
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| 04 Apr 2025 | Lung Cancer | 00:46:06 | |
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