In this episode I cover viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis. 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. This episode covers viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis. We talk about the different type ... Show More
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
Jul 2023
Liver Series: Autoimmune Hepatitis
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the first episode for our Liver Series! In this episode, we'll be discussing Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), a chronic liver disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the liver. We will go over the symptoms that can include fatigue, jaundice, dark u ... Show More
11m 42s
Aug 2023
Liver Series: Ischemic Hepatitis
<p dir="ltr">In our next episode for the Liver Series, we will discuss Ischemic Hepatitis, a condition that occurs when the liver does not receive enough blood flow. This can be caused by a variety of factore, including heart failure, sepsis and shock.</p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dr. N ... Show More
10m 24s
Apr 2021
Cirrhosis
Let's talk about Cirrhosis! Learn about the signs and symptoms, the complications, and what you, as the nurse, can do about it.
Over 44,000 people die every year from cirrhosis, so it’s the 9th leading cause of death in the US. Cirrhosis is an incurable form of liver disease ... Show More
21m 36s