The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast- Episode 44

In the first half, we review our article of the week which comes from The New England Journal of Medicine and is entitled “A Novel Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibody for Treating Immune Thrombocytopenia”.

In the second half of the episode, we begin with a discussion about intestinal transplants and a recent case of a rare intestinal injury. Then we take a closer look at bird flu and how it is affecting humans and animals alike. After that, we discuss the upcoming Olympic games and injuries. Finally, we discuss the latest studies of artificial sweeteners, their risks, and benefits.