Feb 26, 2024
In this episode, we will discuss portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG). The most common cause for PHG is cirrhosis and can cause bleeding, ulcers and other complications.
Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he will go over the symptoms such as nausea, hematemesis and indigestion. Diagnosing PHG will include an upper endoscopy and...
Feb 19, 2024
In this latest podcast episode, we will talk about radiation. No, not the radiation that gives you superpowers like in the movies. But, radiation proctitis, which is inflammation of the rectum caused by exposure to radiation therapy. Typically for pelvic cancers like prostate, cervical and rectal cancers.
There are two...
Feb 12, 2024
In this week’s episode of Bugs and Drugs, we will dive into two worlds of food borne bacteria. One can be found in reheated rice, known as Bacillus cereus. The other is found in raw or undercooked pork, known as Yersinia enterocolitica.
B. cereus can present with vomiting syndrome or diarrheal syndrome. You won’t...
Feb 5, 2024
In the latest episode of Bugs and Drugs, let’s dive into the microscopic world of Entamoeba histolytica. What is Entamoeba histolytica you ask? It is a parasitic infection that primarily affects the large intestine but can also travel to other organs like the liver. It can come from contaminated water and/or foods...