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An 18-y/o college freshman presents with increased social anxiety. He wants to make friends but is afraid of being rejected. What's his diagnosis? Links: Full Episode Blog Post BoardVitals Meded Media Follow us on Instagram @mike.natter and @medicalschoolhq 

A 36-y/o male presents to the hospital because he fears his heart may be "skipping a beat." His workup and history are normal, so what's causing his symptoms? Links: Full Episode Blog Post BoardVitals Meded Media Follow us on Instagram @mike.natter and @medicalschoolhq 

A 15-year-old boy has a history of torturing and killing animals. He has also exhibited violent behavior towards other students at school. What's his diagnosis? Links: Full Episode Blog Post BoardVitals (Use the promo code BOARDROUNDS to save 15% off.) Meded Media The Premed Year ... Show More

@Kidney_Boy returns to school us on metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia! What do diuretics, hyperaldosteronism, black licorice, and milk-alkali have in common? Our Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf, talks through the pathophysiology of metabolic alkalosis, the utility of urine c ... Show More

On this Curbsiders classic, we discuss antibiotic classes, common uses, the pathophysiology behind antibiotic mechanisms, and much more with infectious disease expert, Dr. Adi Shah MBBS (@IDdocAdi)! This antibiotics primer will break down the (cell) walls of antibiotic knowledge. ... Show More

Learn to recognize myositis and myopathy (aka the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies), perform the appropriate initial testing, whether or not statins and exercise are safe to continue, and how to partner with our subspecialist colleagues to treat these patients in primary care.  ... Show More

Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (@serotavirus) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications ... Show More

One of the most popular guests in the history of this podcast, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz ‘Dr. B' joined me back on episode #538 for a deep dive on the gut and honing our immune systems. Today we dive even deeper with a comprehensive investigation of the microbiome, why it’s important, ... Show More

Find out whether balanced solutions beat saline in the ICU (fluid wars revisited), how sleep affects weight loss and calorie intake, whether or not Vitamin D can prevent autoimmune disease, new guidelines for pneumonia and hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination, and the utility of ultraso ... Show More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with scientist Kevin Bass about his controversial Newsweek article. Being objective through experience. His early years and background in the medical space. (1:51) Without health, what do you have? (12:54) Going from the debunker to gettin ... Show More

Take a deep breath and inhale high-yield knowledge molecules about the perplexing conditions known as bronchiectasis and NTM (nontuberculous mycobacteria)! Learn the pitfalls and pearls of diagnosis and management from one of the world’s experts, the great Dr. PJ McShane from UT ... Show More

Say hi and bye to H. pylori infections! We review the basics of H. pylori screening, refresh your memory on testing basics, discuss treatment strategies, and talk through eradication testing with gastroenterologist Dr. George Saffouri (@gbsaff).  A special thanks to our listener ... Show More

Who gets a COVID booster? Can we mix and match COVID vaccines?  What are monoclonal antibodies and when should we use them? What is molnupiravir and does it work? Shots for kids? Ready yourself to answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Monica Gandhi @MonicaGandhi9.  ... Show More