What’s in pee? Should you donate a kidney to a stranger? Which hurts worse: childbirth or kidney stones? Why are some kidneys the size of footballs? March is World Kidney Month and before you shrug it off: 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease -- and most don’t even know it. This episode could save a life. Transplant Nephrologist Dr. Samira Farouk chats ... Show More
Aug 12
Noctohabitology (SLEEP PROCRASTINATION) with Vanessa “Nessy” Hill
Late night scrolling. Couchlock. Habitual insomnia. You want to sleep — so why won’t you turn off the light, dumplin’? We’ve got someone for that: sleep scientist, globally known PBS correspondent, host of the series Braincraft, and Noctohabitologist, Dr. Vanessa “Nessy” Hill. So ... Show More
1h 37m
Aug 5
Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Giggles. Pseudopenises. Matriarchies? Media slander. Hyaenidologist Dr. Christine Wilkinson delivers stories about the nature of matrilinearity, hot Lion King gossip, bristle backs, tiny heads, big teeth, animation errors, human-hyena interactions, tongue bumps, termite poisons, ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2024
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Send us Fan MailPremium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.orgWelcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). You'll learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for CKD. We'll discuss clinical cases to hi ... Show More
42m 52s
Apr 2023
Episode 10: Green Nephrology
Episode 10: Green Nephrology (April 20, 2023)On Episode 10, we celebrate Earth Day with guests Dr. Katherine Barraclough & Dr. Megha Salani who share with us the startling amount of waste that both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis generate, what climate change means for kidne ... Show More
24m 10s