Sep 11, 2023
In this episode of our Liver Series, we will discuss a couple of liver diseases that may occur during pregnancy: intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP).
Intrahepatic cholestasis is a liver condition that occurs late in pregnancy. It’s caused by a backup of bile acids...
Sep 4, 2023
We all love the magic of movies and might wonder if that could actually happen in real life.
Would a lightsaber to the upper chest instantly kill a person? Can Harry Potter’s scar really hurt like in the movies when “He-Who-Not-Be-Named” gets close? Can Magneto really pull iron out of the guard’s body?
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Aug 28, 2023
In this episode of the Liver Series, will discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Which is a common over-the-counter- pain reliever and fever reducer. However, it can be toxic to the liver if taken in high doses or in combination with other medications that can damage the liver.
Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he discusses the...
Aug 21, 2023
In this week’s podcast, we are going to take a break from the Liver Series and continue our other series: In the News. Where we will discuss the latest topics around the medical world.
Some of the topics we will discuss are the new Covid variant, which is the new dominant variant in the US. Next is the rise of vibrio...
Aug 14, 2023
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.
Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he discusses the symptoms of Ischemic Hepatitis, which...