logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2022
1h 30m

Ep 89 Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
About this episode
This week, we’re dipping a toe back into the vast waters of hepatitis viruses, this time with a focus on hepatitis B. The hepatitis B virus, though second to be named, was first to be discovered, and effective vaccines and treatments have been available for decades. Yet the global prevalence of this virus remains staggering, with nearly 300 million people ch ... Show More
Up next
Apr 21
Special Episode: Adam Kucharski & Proof
Why do we believe what we believe? Is what we believe the truth? How can we convince others of our beliefs? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering these questions, you know that the answers are rarely clear-cut. We need to form beliefs in order to navigate the world, but how ski ... Show More
50m 6s
Apr 14
Ep 207 Tear Gas: How can a chemical weapon be “humane”?
Tear gas is an expected, normalized part of protests today. But its use in international war is banned. How can that be? That’s just one of the questions we investigate in this episode. First, we take you through the long history of tear gas and its emergence alongside deadlier c ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 7
Ep 206 Oropouche Virus: More than a smidge worrisome
Though discovered relatively recently, Oropouche virus has been making headlines as an emerging vector-borne infectious disease on the rise. Not transmitted by the usual suspects (like ticks and mosquitoes), this virus is instead spread through the bites of midges or no-see-ums. ... Show More
1h 12m
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2019
Hepatitis
<p>In this episode I cover viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis go to zerotofinals.com/hepatitis or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/> ... Show More
20m 17s
Jul 2019
24: The Mechanism of Hepatitis D Superinfection
Session 24 We're joined by Dr. Karen Shackelford from BoardVitals as we talk about hepatitis and how antigens and antibodies appear and disappear during the course of infection. Please also check out Specialty Stories, a podcast dedicated to helping you figure out what specialty ... Show More
9m 57s
Sep 2017
248 - What is Hepatitis A and How Do You Get It?
San Diego County has declared a public health emergency in an effort to halt a Hepatitis A outbreak. This is a virus that can infect anyone, anywhere. What is it? How can you prevent its spread? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
7m 40s
Oct 2021
La course au vaccin | Ceci n’est pas un exercice | 1
Début janvier 2020 : un mystérieux virus vient de faire son apparition dans la ville de Wuhan, au centre de la Chine. Si, au départ, l’épidémie ne fait pas les gros titres, face à sa propagation rapide des scientifiques prennent très vite conscience de la menace que ce virus repr ... Show More
26m 18s
Jun 2023
Amy Taylor - Autoimmune Hepatitis Management
<p>In this episode,<a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/temarahajjat/with_replies'> Dr. Temara Hajjat</a> and<a href='https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/peter-l-lu'> Dr. Peter Lu</a> discuss autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) management with <a href='https://www.ci ... Show More
52m 45s
Nov 2023
Norberto Rodriguez-Baez - Hepatitis B
tail spinning
55m 58s
Oct 2015
198 HCD What Is Hepatitis C?
Learn what Hepatitis C is, who is at risk of contracting it, and how it is treated. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1hHvQy6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
6m 6s
Jun 2024
#352: The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a condition in which the liver is inflamed (remember “itis” means inflammation). This inflammation can occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the inflammation is acute and the patient has a full recovery. In other cases, the condition is chronic and can even ... Show More
33m 58s
Nov 2020
Special Edition: The Next Year of the Virus
Eight months into the pandemic, the coronavirus is on a rampage around the world. In Europe, a surge in cases has led to a new wave of lockdowns. The U.S. is entering its most dangerous period for the virus yet, and more than 10 million people have been infected. With Michelle Fa ... Show More
29m 50s
May 2023
Viral Hepatitis
<p>This episode covers viral hepatitis.<br/><br/>Written notes can be found at <a href='https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/gastroenterology/viralhepatitis/'>https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/gastroenterology/viralhepatitis/</a> or in the gastroenterology section of the 2nd edition ... Show More
14m 31s