This episode covers viral hepatitis. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/gastroenterology/viralhepatitis/ or in the gastroenterology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
Jan 2022
Ep 89 Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2
<p>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 gl ... Show More
1h 30m
Jun 2021
‘Feed a cold, starve a fever’: fact or fiction?
You’ve probably heard the popular advice to ‘feed a cold, starve a fever’ many times over when you’ve come down with a cold or the flu. But is there any truth to this advice? That’s what I’ll explore in this podcast. Episode transcript
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4m 56s
Apr 2022
Ep 94 Chlamydia: Double Trouble
<p>With this episode, you’re getting much more than you probably bargained for, thanks to the quirks of <em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em>. This small but mighty bacterium can cause a number of different conditions throughout your body, most notably in your eyes and your genital trac ... Show More
1h 28m
Aug 2023
Ep 123 Hand, Foot, and Mouth (and Butt?) Disease
<p>Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The dreaded scourge of daycares, kindergartens, even occasionally college campuses, and the topic of this week’s episode. From the multiple viruses that cause HFMD to the wide array of symptoms (bye bye, fingernails), from the relatively r ... Show More
1h 30m