Episode 48: Beaver Fever with Dr. Pabani!
Dr. Wahid and Dr. Dimitre are back for podcast #48! Giardiasis, also known, as beaver fever is one of the most common parasitic human diseases globally. It usually presents with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Symptoms may begin 2-4 weeks after initial exposure to the parasitic cyst and may last up to 4-6…
Episode 47: Hand Foot and Mouth Disease!
Dr. Dimitre survived the plague that is hand foot and mouth disease and he is back to tell the tale. Hand foot and mouth disease is a summertime viral infection that presents with painful lesions on the palms, soles, and the oral cavity. It usually affects children under 10. Thankfully it rarely lasts more than…
Episode 46: Nasal Fractures with Dr. Kevin!
Dr Mailo joins is back for our 46th podcast! The topic was inspired by one of our friends having a syncopal episode and breaking his noggin. The nasal bones are the most commonly fractured bony structures of the face. Patients with nasal fractures will often present to the emergency department with bleeding, swelling, and bruising.…
Episode 45: Viral Myocarditis with Dr. Pabani
Dr Wahid joins us for our 45th podcast to talk about a challenging case he had at the start of his career. Viral Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, can cause arrhythmias, heart failure, and even sudden death in healthy individuals. Patients will often present with dyspnea, chest pain, low endurance and irregular heartbeat.…
Episode 44: Plantar Fasciitis!
Ouch! For our latest podcast, Dr. Dimitre talks about the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar Fasciitis, is an easy clinical diagnosis to make but a rather challenging condition to treat. It tends to affect middle-aged persons, athletes, and individuals who stand for prolonged periods of time during the day. Treatment is often…