The Curious Clinicians

On this episode, The Curious Clinicians explore why obstructive sleep apnea can cause nocturia. Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.

On this episode, The Curious Clinicians investigate exactly why we can often diagnose respiratory infections with urinary antigen tests…  Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.

The Curious Clinicians will give you something to cry about this week… specifically why onions make you tear up when cut. Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.

As we approach our 50th episode, The Curious Clinicians reboot episode 24, asking why fever can actually be beneficial during infection? Get ready to go back hundreds of millions of years to answer this question. Read the show notes here. Claim CME credits here. Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com. We also have a special ad spot for season 3 of the Pushkin Industries podcast Against the Rules, hosted by best-selling author Michael Lewis. Check out the show here!

In this episode, The Curious Clinicians tell the unbelievable tale of Dr. Scott Smith, an anesthesiologist who in 1946 purposefully paralyzed himself.  Read the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.

Explore the intriguing connection between cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Learn about the surprising reasons behind bacterial translocation, particularly how it doesn't actually occur as previously thought. Delve into how altered gut motility and lowered immunity in cirrhosis patients enable bacterial overgrowth. The discussion also clarifies common misconceptions about SBP diagnostics and emphasizes the importance of preventive strategies in managing recurring infections.

The Curious Clinicians examine why propofol can cause propofol-related infusion syndrome (PRIS). Read the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com.

The hosts delve into the complexities of testing for anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome during active inflammation, exploring the use of snake venom in hematological testing and factors leading to false elevations. They discuss the link between anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome and inflammation in ICU patients, highlighting the importance of timing in lab testing for accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Steven Chen, a dermatologist extraordinaire, joins in exploring acral rashes, including hand-foot syndrome's treatment with ice packs, distinguishing GVHD from other eruptions, and key take-home points on recognizing and treating acral rashes.

This week The Curious Clinicians discuss antibiotics and soap - why don’t we use daptomycin to treat pneumonia? Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.