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PodBitesOvarian Tumors🎙️ Episode Title: Ovarian Tumors – From Cysts to Carcinomas
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Reem and Areeba take you on a comprehensive tour of ovarian pathology—from simple cysts to complex neoplasms. With case-based storytelling, active discussion, and rapid-fire recap, this episode breaks down the classification, morphology, hormonal behavior, and metastatic potential of ovarian tumors.
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✔️ Functional Cysts – Follicular & luteal
✔️ PCOS – Hormonal chaos and "string-of-pearls"
✔️ Surface Epithelial Tumors – Serous, mucinous, endometrioid, clear cell & Brenner
✔️ Germ Cell Tumors – Teratomas, dysgerminoma, yolk sac tumor, choriocarcinoma
✔️ Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors – Granulosa-theca, Sertoli-Leydig, fibromas
✔️ Metastatic Tumors – Krukenberg tumor...2025-05-1142 minPodBitesHormonal Contraceptives🎙️ Episode Description: Hormonal Contraceptives – Pills, Patches & Everything In Between
In this dynamic episode of PodBites, Maha and Sana Butt break down the world of hormonal contraceptives—from the classic combined pills to modern patches, implants, and vaginal rings.
Using real pharmacologic principles and clinical logic, they explore how hormonal contraceptives work, who should or shouldn’t use them, and how to navigate between different options based on lifestyle and medical eligibility. Expect a deep dive into drug classes, side effects, WHO safety criteria, and even emergency contraception—all in an engaging, memory-friendly format.
💊 Key Highlights:2025-05-1009 minPodBitesBreast Pathology🎙️ Episode Description: Breast Disorders – From Benign Lumps to Carcinoma
In this powerhouse episode of PodBites, Sabin Fadlalla and Ghena Abu Sharia take you on a comprehensive journey through the entire spectrum of breast pathology—from quirky developmental anomalies to life-altering malignancies.
Get ready to explore everything breast—including anatomy, mammographic red flags, inflammatory conditions like mastitis and fat necrosis, and the nitty-gritty of benign vs malignant epithelial and stromal lesions. Whether it’s a painless lump, bloody discharge, or that tricky radial scar—this episode arms you with both the clinical intuition and histologic precision to tackle breas...2025-05-1039 minPodBitesPlacental Pathologies🎙️ Episode Title: Placental Pathologies – From Implantation to Invasion
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Majd Hakki and Mohammad Lakser guide you through the complex world of placental and pregnancy-related pathologies—from early losses to aggressive gestational tumors.
Starting with the fundamentals of placental structure and function, we dive into key disorders like ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, and twin gestations. Then, we explore life-threatening complications like preeclampsia and eclampsia, breaking down their vascular roots and systemic impact. Finally, we tackle gestational trophoblastic diseases—from complete and partial moles to invasive mole and choriocarcinoma—complete with diagnostic clues, clinic...2025-05-1013 minPodBitesVuvlovaginal Disorders & Neoplasms🎙️ Episode Description: Vulvovaginal Disorders & Neoplasms – From Itchy Lesions to Grape-like Masses
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Dania Ibrahim and Maya Alhalabi take you on a no-nonsense (but definitely fun) tour through the world of vulvar and vaginal pathology — one clinical case at a time.
Join us as we explore everything from the classic Bartholin cyst to extramammary Paget disease, and from HPV-related lesions to malignant melanomas. Whether you’re brushing up for boards or just curious about what makes grape-like tumors appear in toddlers, we’ve got you covered.
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✔️ Reactive disorders...2025-05-1015 minPodBitesAnti-Glaucoma Drugs🎙️ Episode Description: Anti-Glaucoma Drugs – From Pressure to Precision
In this vision-saving episode of PodBites, Zainab Sheikh and Ayah Abu Jamea guide you through the high-stakes world of glaucoma pharmacology—where every drop matters.
From understanding how aqueous humor flows (or doesn’t) to managing chronic open-angle and emergent angle-closure glaucoma, this episode breaks down six major drug classes used to lower intraocular pressure. Expect crystal-clear mechanisms, clinical pearls, and laugh-out-loud mnemonics—plus, patient cases that challenge your reasoning and prep you for real-world application.
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✔️ Prostaglandin analogues – first-line, lash-growing, iris-darkening favorites
✔️ Beta blockers –...2025-05-1010 minPodBitesMenstrual Cycle & Abnormal Uterine Bleeding🎙️ Episode Description: Menstrual Cycle & Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – From Hormones to Histology
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Reena Noor Eddin and Noha Alnaser take you on a detailed and dynamic journey through the normal menstrual cycle and the many causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). From the synchronized hormone-driven phases of the endometrium to common disruptions like anovulatory cycles, endometritis, endometriosis, and more—this episode breaks it all down with clinical cases, biopsy clues, and histologic fingerprints.
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✔️ Normal endometrial phases – mitosis, vacuolation, secretion, edema, decidualization, and shedding
✔️ Age-specific causes of AUB – from precocious puberty...2025-05-1019 minPodBitesUterine Corpus Pathology🎙️ Episode Description: Uterine Corpus Pathology – From Bleeding to Tumors
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Marwa Kaidali and Shahad Hammad take you on a journey through the uterus—from hormonal chaos to high-grade malignancies.
You’ll start with a crash course on the endometrial cycle, then dive into the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding. From there, we explore endometrial hyperplasia, chronic endometritis, and polyps—before diving headfirst into endometrial carcinoma, its two distinct types, genetic profiles, staging, and prognosis. Finally, we wrap up with benign fibroids (leiomyomas) and their sinister counterpart, leiomyosarcomas.
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...2025-05-1016 minPodBitesDental Diseases🎙️ Episode Description: Dental Diseases – From Cavities to Cellulitis
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Seedra and Farah take you on a deep dive into the world of dental pathology—breaking down everything from common cavities to life-threatening infections. Whether you’re brushing up for boards or just curious about what lies beneath the enamel, this episode packs pathology, microbiology, and clinical pearls into one toothsome conversation.
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✔️ Dental caries – the microbiologic basis, risk factors, and how sugar plays the villain
✔️ Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis – what's reversible, what’s not, and when to worry
✔️ Vincent’s angina – tr...2025-05-0918 minPodBitesCervical Pathology🎙️ Episode Description: Cervical Pathology – From Erosion to Carcinoma
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Lina and Malak take you on a deep dive through the pathology of the uterine cervix — from benign changes like ectropion to the life-saving importance of Pap smears.
Starting with physiological squamous metaplasia and reactive polyps, this episode breaks down infectious culprits like Candida, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, and HSV, then zooms in on the role of HPV in the development of CIN and cervical carcinoma. You’ll learn to distinguish CIN from SIL, interpret biopsy findings, understand FIGO staging, and appreciate the power of screening a...2025-05-0724 minPodBitesAdrenal Disorders🎙️ Episode Description: Adrenal Disorders – From Hyperfunction to Hormonal Havoc
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Amr Mohammed and Abdulrahman Farahat take you on a case-based journey through the adrenal gland—from cortisol overload to life-threatening insufficiency. Whether it’s a moon-faced patient with Cushing syndrome, a hypertensive mystery from Conn’s, or a high-stakes pheochromocytoma, this episode connects real-world clues to core pathophysiology, histology, and genetic links.
You’ll break down every layer of adrenal disease—including hyperfunction, hypofunction, androgen excess, neoplasms, pheochromocytoma, paragangliomas, MEN syndromes, and autoimmune polyglandular syndromes—complete with diagnostic algorithms, hormone clues, and high-yie...2025-05-0640 minPodBitesLaryngeal & Nasopharyngeal Lesions🎙️ Episode Description: Laryngeal & Nasopharyngeal Lesions – From Hoarseness to Carcinoma
In this power-packed episode of PodBites, Aylin Nurioglu and Joudy Bunian take you on a deep dive through the larynx and nasopharynx—exploring everything from benign bumps to EBV-linked carcinomas.
Starting with a professional singer’s hoarseness and ending with a tumor hiding behind a neck mass, this episode breaks down four key lesions—reactive nodules, squamous papilloma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma—each through real clinical cases, pathology insights, and histologic clues.
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✔️ Reactive nodules from vocal strain – classic in singers
✔️ Squamous papillom...2025-05-0508 minPodBitesSalivary Gland Diseases🎙️ Episode Description: Salivary Gland Diseases
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Hanin Faisal and Malak Ibrahim take you on a guided tour through the salivary glands—breaking down everything from everyday obstructions to complex tumors.
You'll learn how to clinically approach salivary gland swellings, differentiate between bacterial and viral sialadenitis, and understand the autoimmune underpinnings of Sjögren syndrome. Then, we dive into the world of neoplasms—from benign pleomorphic adenomas to malignant mucoepidermoid carcinomas—complete with histologic clues and treatment pearls.
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✔️ Mucocele, sialolithiasis, and sialadenitis (bacterial & viral)
✔️ Sjögren syndrome – clinical...2025-05-0513 minPodBitesOral Cavity Lesions & Infections🎙️ Episode Description: Oral Cavity Lesions & Infections – From Plaque to Pathogens
In this jam-packed episode of PodBites, Naya Alayassini and Leen Hakki guide you through the fascinating world of the oral cavity—where everyday symptoms meet high-yield pathology.
From dental caries and periodontitis, to infectious threats like Vincent’s angina, Ludwig’s angina, candidiasis, and HSV ulcers, this episode covers it all. You’ll also learn how to tell aphthous ulcers apart from herpetic lesions, break down diphtheria and strep throat, and explore precancerous changes like leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Plus—clinical pearls on hairy leukoplakia, pyog...2025-05-0528 minPodBitesAntidiabetic Medications🎙️ Episode Description: Antidiabetic Medications – Oral Agents & Injectables
In this comprehensive episode of PodBites, Jude Abdalla and Serina Abushaikha take you on a full-spectrum tour of antidiabetic pharmacology — breaking down the mechanisms, indications, side effects, and clinical pearls of both oral and injectable therapies. Through natural dialogue and high-yield explanations, they make diabetes drug therapy easier to digest than ever.
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✔️ Sulfonylureas & Meglitinides – K+ channel closure, hypoglycemia, and dose timing
✔️ Metformin – Hepatic glucose suppression, GI side effects, and lactic acidosis risks
✔️ TZDs – PPAR-γ action, weight gain, heart failure precautions, and bone risks
✔️ Acarbose & Miglitol – Delayed carb absorption...2025-05-0548 minPodBitesDiabetes🎙️ Episode Description: Diabetes Mellitus – Types, Genetics, and Complications
In this comprehensive episode of PodBites, Haadi Syed and Yazan Almasry unpack everything you need to know about diabetes mellitus—from the classic types to the more nuanced genetic and pregnancy-related forms. Through detailed cases and natural dialogue, they break down the diagnosis, pathophysiology, lab clues, and complications of this globally prevalent disease.
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✔️ Type 1 Diabetes – Autoimmunity, DKA, insulin dependence, and low C-peptide
✔️ Type 2 Diabetes – Insulin resistance, obesity links, and metabolic syndrome
✔️ MODY & Neonatal Diabetes – Monogenic causes and gene mutations (GCK, HNF1A, KCNJ11)
✔️ Gestational Diabetes – Hormonal pa...2025-05-0526 minPodBitesThe Ear🎙️ Episode Description: Ear, Hearing, and Balance – From Sound to Stability
In this high-yield episode of PodBites, Adam Khan and Ahmed Altayeb take you on a guided tour through the anatomy and physiology of the ear—diving deep into how we hear, how we balance, and what can go wrong.
From the external ear’s sound funneling to the cochlea’s fine-tuned frequency coding, and from the semicircular canals’ motion sensing to reflexes that keep our vision steady—this episode packs everything from structure to clinical pearls. Plus, they break down key tests like Rinne and Weber, and close with a real...2025-05-0437 minPodBitesCranial Nerves V & VII🎙️ Episode Description: Cranial Nerves V & VII – Feel, Chew, Smile
In this engaging and memory-friendly episode of PodBites, Ismail Abdullah and Amro Badra team up to break down two of the most action-packed cranial nerves: the Trigeminal (CN V) and Facial (CN VII) nerves. From chewing and blinking to facial sensation and ugly crying, they guide you through each nerve’s pathway, branches, clinical relevance, and how to never forget them again.
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✔️ Trigeminal Nerve: V1, V2, V3 — sensory and motor divisions, muscles of mastication.
✔️ Facial Nerve: full pathway from brainstem to face, chorda tympani, nerve...2025-05-0416 minPodBitesThe SkullÂ
🎙️ Episode Description: Skull Anatomy – Neurocranium, Viscerocranium & Clinical Pearls
In this fun and high-yield episode of PodBites, Samir Odeh and Mohammed Behairy take you on a guided tour of the human skull—breaking it down into its bones, foramina, sutures, and developmental origins. From the neurocranium’s protective flat bones to the selfie-famous viscerocranium, this episode blends anatomy essentials with clinical gems like epidural hematomas, cranial nerve palsies, and CSF leaks.
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✔️ Neurocranium: 8 bones, “STEP OF” mnemonic, and key foramina
✔️ Viscerocranium: 14 facial bones and nerve-rich foramina
✔️ Skull base fractures: how to recognize petrous, pterion, and anterior...2025-05-0327 minPodBitesParathyroid Disorders🎙️ Episode Description: Parathyroid Disorders – Calcium Chaos & Glandular Clues
In this episode of PodBites, Sarah Tullah and Samra Mirza guide you through the calcium-regulating powerhouse that is the parathyroid gland—exploring how too much or too little PTH can wreak havoc across the body. Using case-based learning and crystal-clear breakdowns, they walk through the full range of parathyroid disorders, from overactive adenomas to surgical hypoparathyroidism.
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✔️ Primary Hyperparathyroidism – Adenoma, hyperplasia, carcinoma
✔️ Secondary Hyperparathyroidism – Chronic kidney disease and PTH overdrive
✔️ Hypoparathyroidism – Post-surgical causes, autoimmune, and CaSR mutation
✔️ Pathophysiology Made Simple – Why calcium drops, phosphate rises, and bones break
✔️ Clini...2025-05-0326 minPodBitesThyroid Disorders🎙️ Episode Description: Thyroid Disorders & Tumors – From Hormones to Histology
In this episode of PodBites, Yomna and Nour take you on a deep dive through the thyroid gland—from hormonal imbalances to neoplastic transformations. Through case-based discussion and engaging explanations, they explore the full spectrum of thyroid conditions in a way that’s both high-yield and easy to follow.
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✔️ Hyperthyroidism – Graves disease, toxic adenoma, goiter physiology
✔️ Hypothyroidism – Primary, secondary, cretinism, myxedema coma
✔️ Thyroiditis – Hashimoto, De Quervain (painful), postpartum/silent, Riedel
✔️ Neoplasms – Adenomas, papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic carcinoma
✔️ Diagnostic Tools & Treatment – TSH/T4 interpretation...2025-05-0251 minPodBitesPituitary Disorders🎙️ Episode Description: Pituitary Disorders – Hyperfunction vs. Hypofunction
In this episode of PodBites, Mariam and Ghedaa take you on a full tour of the pituitary gland, breaking down both ends of the spectrum—from hormone-secreting adenomas to pituitary hormone deficiencies. Through real clinical cases and engaging dialogue, they explore the mechanisms, presentations, and management of key pituitary disorders.
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✔️ Hyperfunction Disorders – Prolactinoma, acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, TSH adenoma
✔️ Hypofunction Syndromes – Sheehan syndrome, Kallmann syndrome, central adrenal insufficiency, central DI
✔️ Clinical Clues – Bitemporal hemianopsia, failure to lactate, anosmia, pituitary apoplexy
✔️ Workup & Treatment – MRI, hormone panels, dynamic testing, replacement t...2025-05-021h 11PodBitesPersonality DisordersIn this high-yield psychiatry episode, Sara Alnachef & Hajar Saeed break down personality disorders, covering the underlying neurobiology, key diagnostic features, and real-world case studies. Learn how to differentiate between Cluster A (odd and eccentric), Cluster B (dramatic and unpredictable), and Cluster C (anxious and fearful) personality disorders, along with essential diagnostic clues, pathophysiology, and treatment approaches.
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✔️ Cluster A – Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal – Suspicion, social detachment, and eccentricity
✔️ Cluster B – Borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial – Emotional instability, impulsivity, and disregard for others
✔️ Cluster C – Dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) – Fear-driven behaviors and perfectionism
✔️ Neurobiology – The role of the...2025-03-2020 minPodBitesSchizophreniaIn this high-yield psychiatry episode, Jana Atef & Lema Sibai break down schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, covering delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts. Learn how to differentiate schizophrenia from schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder, and delusional disorder, plus key diagnostic clues, neurotransmitter imbalances, and treatment options.
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✔️ Schizophrenia – Positive vs. negative symptoms & the dopamine hypothesis
✔️ Schizoaffective Disorder – Schizophrenia + mood symptoms
✔️ Brief Psychotic Disorder – Sudden short-term psychosis
✔️ Delusional Disorder – Fixed non-bizarre delusions
✔️ Treatment – Antipsychotics, psychotherapy & mood stabilizers
Perfect for medical students & healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with mnemonics & real-world cases! 🎧 Tune in now! 🚀
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✔️ GAD & Panic Disorder – The role of serotonin, norepinephrine, and the amygdala in anxiety.
✔️ Depression & Bipolar Disorder – SIG E CAPS mnemonic, mood stabilizers, and the difference between mania vs. hypomania.
✔️ Diagnosis & Treatment – DSM-5 criteria, CBT, SSRIs, mood stabilizers, and ECT for severe cases.
Packed with high-yield mnemonics and psychiatry insights, this episode is a must-listen for medical students & healthcare professionals! 🎧 Tune in now! 🚀
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📩...2025-03-2025 minPodBitesNeurodegenerative DiseasesIn this episode of PodBites, Alae Aboussekhra and Lyan Tawfik break down neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and ALS. They explore abnormal protein aggregates, genetic mutations, and movement and cognitive dysfunction in these conditions.
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✔️ Parkinson’s & Huntington’s – How dopamine loss and CAG repeats disrupt movement.
✔️ Alzheimer’s Disease – The role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in memory loss.
✔️ ALS – How motor neuron degeneration leads to paralysis.
✔️ Diagnosis & Treatment – Imaging, molecular markers, and drugs like L-DOPA & Riluzole.
Perfect for medical students & healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with high-yield neuro...2025-03-2035 minPodBitesMeningitis & EncephalitisIn this episode of PodBites, Alae Aboussekhra and Lyan Tawfik break down meningitis and encephalitis, covering their causes, transmission, diagnosis, and complications. They explore bacterial, viral, fungal, and prion-related infections, explaining how they invade the nervous system and the best strategies for prevention and treatment.
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✔️ Meningitis vs. Encephalitis – Understanding the key differences.
✔️ Bacterial Meningitis – Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and more.
✔️ Viral Causes – Coxsackievirus, Enteroviruses, Herpesviruses, and Flaviviruses.
✔️ Fungal & Prion Infections – Cryptococcus, Tuberculous Meningitis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
✔️ Pathophysiology & Diagnosis – CSF findings, molecular testing, and clinical red flags.
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and hygiene strat...2025-03-2042 minPodBitesBiliary DiseasesIn this episode of PodBites, Rawad Turko and Mohammed Alfuwais dive into biliary diseases, exploring cholecystitis, cholangitis, and autoimmune and obstructive biliary disorders. Through real-life cases, they discuss clinical presentations, key diagnostic markers, and management strategies for these conditions.
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✔️ Cholecystitis, cholangitis, and biliary cirrhosis.
✔️ The role of Charcot’s Triad, Reynolds’ Pentad, and AMA antibodies.
✔️ Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and its link to ulcerative colitis.
✔️ High-yield diagnostic tests and imaging techniques.
✔️ Clinical pearls, case discussions, and practice questions.
Perfect for students, residents, and doctors, this episode is packed with concise, high-yield insight...2025-03-2017 minPodBitesHepatic InjuriesIn this episode of PodBites, Rawad Turko and Mohammed Alfuwais take you on an in-depth journey through hepatic injury patterns, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, and metabolic liver diseases. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or physician, this episode is packed with high-yield insights to help you understand the liver’s response to injury and its life-threatening complications.
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✔️ Patterns of Liver Injury – Necrosis, degeneration, inflammation, regeneration, fibrosis, and cirrhosis.
✔️ Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension – Pathogenesis, vascular remodeling, and complications.
✔️ Hepatic Encephalopathy – Causes, clinical features, and management strategies.
✔️ Wilson’s Disease – Copper overload, Kayser-Fleischer rings, and neuro...2025-03-2017 minPodBitesHepatitisIn this episode of PodBites, Rawad Turko and Mohammed Alfuwais break down viral and autoimmune hepatitis, covering Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, their transmission, diagnosis, and complications, and why Hepatitis D needs Hepatitis B to survive. They also dive into Autoimmune Hepatitis, explaining how the immune system attacks the liver and how to manage it.
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✔️ Viral Hepatitis A–E – Transmission, serology, and complications.
✔️ Hepatitis D & E – The most unique and dangerous types.
✔️ Autoimmune Hepatitis – Diagnosis and treatment.
✔️ Histopathology & treatment strategies – From antivirals to immunosuppressants.
✔️...2025-03-2038 minPodBitesIntestinal TumorsIn this episode of PodBites, Adeeba Sajid and Zainab Khan dive into the world of intestinal tumors, covering everything from benign polyps to colorectal cancer. They explore the different types of polyps, their cancer potential, and the key pathways that lead to malignancy.
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✔️ Types of Polyps – Hyperplastic, adenomatous, sessile serrated, and hamartomatous polyps.
✔️ High-Risk Syndromes – FAP, Lynch Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers, and Juvenile Polyposis.
✔️ Colorectal Cancer Progression – APC/β-catenin vs. Microsatellite Instability Pathways.
✔️ Diagnosis & Treatment – Colonoscopy, imaging, chemotherapy, and surgery.
✔️ Appendiceal Tumors & Acute Appendicitis – Key symptoms, complications, and management.
✔️ High-yield practice questions & clinical pearls.
Pe...2025-03-2023 minPodBitesInflammatory Bowel DiseasesIn this episode of PodBites, Adeeba Sajid and Zainab Khan break down Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, covering their causes, symptoms, and key differences. They explore pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and complications, including colitis-associated neoplasia.
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✔️ Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis – Distribution, inflammation type, and clinical clues.
✔️ Diagnosis & Management – Imaging, biologics, surgery, and lifestyle factors.
✔️ Complications – Fistulas, strictures, toxic megacolon, and cancer risk.
✔️ High-yield practice questions & clinical pearls.
Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals, this episode simplifies IBD essentials into a quick, engaging discussion.
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📩 We’d love to hear your feedback a...2025-03-2010 minPodBitesDrugs Used in Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)In this episode of PodBites, Rafah Chahine and Raghda Adwan break down the pharmacological management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)—a condition caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and protective mechanisms. They explore antacids, acid-suppressing agents, mucosal protective drugs, and H. pylori eradication therapies, explaining their mechanisms, uses, and side effects.
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✔️ What are peptic ulcers? Causes, symptoms, and risk factors.
✔️ Acid control strategies: Antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Vonoprazan.
✔️ Mucosal protective agents: Sucralfate, misoprostol, and colloidal bismuth compounds.
✔️ H. pylori eradication: Triple therapy vs. sequential therapy, and strategi...2025-03-2015 minPodBitesGastric DisordersIn this episode of PodBites, Rafah Chahine and Raghda Adwan break down gastric disorders, covering everything from acute and chronic gastritis to peptic ulcers, gastric polyps, and even gastric cancers. They dive into key conditions like H. pylori infection, autoimmune gastritis, and stress ulcers, along with the latest treatment strategies and diagnostic clues.
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✔️ Gastritis & Peptic Ulcers – Causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
✔️ H. pylori & Autoimmune Gastritis – How they damage the stomach.
✔️ Gastric Tumors – Adenocarcinoma, lymphomas, and carcinoid tumors.
✔️ Stress Ulcers & Gastric Polyps – How critical illnesses and chronic inflammation impact the stomach.
✔️ High-Yield Clinical Pearls – Mn...2025-03-2034 minPodBitesAntiemetic DrugsIn this episode of PodBites, Hala Mahmoud and Salma Metwally break down everything you need to know about nausea and vomiting—why it happens, how to stop it, and which drugs work best for different causes. From motion sickness to chemotherapy-induced nausea, we explore the science behind emesis and the medications that keep it under control.
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✔️ The Science of Vomiting – CTZ, vestibular system, GI triggers & more.
✔️ Receptors & Mnemonics – Dopamine, serotonin, histamine, and muscarinic receptors.
✔️ Anti-Emetic Medications – How dopamine blockers, serotonin antagonists, and NK1 inhibitors work.
✔️ Motion Sickness & Chemo Nausea – Best treatment strategies for each condition...2025-03-2013 minPodBitesEsophageal DisordersIn this high-yield GI episode, Shahd Alheijani & Jude Jamjoom break down esophageal disorders, covering lacerations, infections, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal cancer. Learn how to differentiate Mallory-Weiss tears from Boerhaave syndrome, recognize infectious esophagitis, and understand how chronic reflux can lead to cancer.
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✔️ Esophageal Tears – Mallory-Weiss vs. Boerhaave syndrome
✔️ Infectious Esophagitis – Candida, HSV, and CMV in immunocompromised patients
✔️ GERD & Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Symptoms, histology, and treatment differences
✔️ Barrett’s Esophagus – Intestinal metaplasia & cancer risk
✔️ Esophageal Cancer – Adenocarcinoma vs. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Perfect for medical students & healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with mnemonics, cli...2025-03-2014 minPodBitesHepatic InjuriesIn this episode of PodBites, Rawad Turko and Mohammed Alfuwais take you on an in-depth journey through hepatic injury patterns, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, and metabolic liver diseases. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or physician, this episode is packed with high-yield insights to help you understand the liver’s response to injury and its life-threatening complications.
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✔️ Patterns of Liver Injury – Necrosis, degeneration, inflammation, regeneration, fibrosis, and cirrhosis.
✔️ Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension – Pathogenesis, vascular remodeling, and complications.
✔️ Hepatic Encephalopathy – Causes, clinical features, and management strategies.
✔️ Wilson’s Disease – Copper overload, Kayser-Fleischer rings, and neuro...2025-03-2017 minPodBitesHepatitisIn this episode of PodBites, Rawad Turko and Mohammed Alfuwais break down viral and autoimmune hepatitis, covering Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, their transmission, diagnosis, and complications, and why Hepatitis D needs Hepatitis B to survive. They also dive into Autoimmune Hepatitis, explaining how the immune system attacks the liver and how to manage it.
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đź’ˇ Key Highlights:
✔️ Viral Hepatitis A–E – Transmission, serology, and complications.
✔️ Hepatitis D & E – The most unique and dangerous types.
✔️ Autoimmune Hepatitis – Diagnosis and treatment.
✔️ Histopathology & treatment strategies – From antivirals to immunosuppressants.
✔️...2025-03-2038 minPodBitesIntestinal TumorsIn this episode of PodBites, Adeeba Sajid and Zainab Khan dive into the world of intestinal tumors, covering everything from benign polyps to colorectal cancer. They explore the different types of polyps, their cancer potential, and the key pathways that lead to malignancy.
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✔️ Types of Polyps – Hyperplastic, adenomatous, sessile serrated, and hamartomatous polyps.
✔️ High-Risk Syndromes – FAP, Lynch Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers, and Juvenile Polyposis.
✔️ Colorectal Cancer Progression – APC/β-catenin vs. Microsatellite Instability Pathways.
✔️ Diagnosis & Treatment – Colonoscopy, imaging, chemotherapy, and surgery.
✔️ Appendiceal Tumors & Acute Appendicitis – Key symptoms, complications, and management.
✔️ High-yield practice questions & clinical pearls.
Pe...2025-03-2023 minPodBitesInflammatory Bowel DiseasesIn this episode of PodBites, Adeeba Sajid and Zainab Khan break down Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, covering their causes, symptoms, and key differences. They explore pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and complications, including colitis-associated neoplasia.
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✔️ Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis – Distribution, inflammation type, and clinical clues.
✔️ Diagnosis & Management – Imaging, biologics, surgery, and lifestyle factors.
✔️ Complications – Fistulas, strictures, toxic megacolon, and cancer risk.
✔️ High-yield practice questions & clinical pearls.
Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals, this episode simplifies IBD essentials into a quick, engaging discussion.
🎧 Tune in now and master IBD!
📩 W...2025-03-2010 minPodBitesDrugs used in PUDIn this episode of PodBites, Rafah Chahine and Raghda Adwan break down the pharmacological management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)—a condition caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and protective mechanisms. They explore antacids, acid-suppressing agents, mucosal protective drugs, and H. pylori eradication therapies, explaining their mechanisms, uses, and side effects.
đź’ˇ Key Highlights:
✔️ What are peptic ulcers? Causes, symptoms, and risk factors.
✔️ Acid control strategies: Antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Vonoprazan.
✔️ Mucosal protective agents: Sucralfate, misoprostol, and colloidal bismuth compounds.
✔️ H. pylori eradication: Triple therapy vs. sequential therapy, and strategi...2025-03-1915 minPodBitesGastric DisordersIn this episode of PodBites, Rafah Chahine and Raghda Adwan break down gastric disorders, covering everything from acute and chronic gastritis to peptic ulcers, gastric polyps, and even gastric cancers. They dive into key conditions like H. pylori infection, autoimmune gastritis, and stress ulcers, along with the latest treatment strategies and diagnostic clues.
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✔️ Gastritis & Peptic Ulcers – Causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
✔️ H. pylori & Autoimmune Gastritis – How they damage the stomach.
✔️ Gastric Tumors – Adenocarcinoma, lymphomas, and carcinoid tumors.
✔️ Stress Ulcers & Gastric Polyps – How critical illnesses and chronic inflammation impact the stomach.
✔️ High-Yield Clinical Pearls – Mn...2025-03-1934 minPodBitesAntiemetic DrugsIn this episode of PodBites, Hala Mahmoud and Salma Metwally break down everything you need to know about nausea and vomiting—why it happens, how to stop it, and which drugs work best for different causes. From motion sickness to chemotherapy-induced nausea, we explore the science behind emesis and the medications that keep it under control.
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✔️ The Science of Vomiting – CTZ, vestibular system, GI triggers & more.
✔️ Receptors & Mnemonics – Dopamine, serotonin, histamine, and muscarinic receptors.
✔️ Anti-Emetic Medications – How dopamine blockers, serotonin antagonists, and NK1 inhibitors work.
✔️ Motion Sickness & Chemo Nausea – Best treatment strategies for each condition...2025-03-1913 minPodBitesEsophageal DisordersIn this high-yield episode of PodBites, we take a deep dive into esophageal disorders, covering everything from tears and infections to chronic inflammation and cancer. Join Shahd and Jude as they break down key conditions with realistic cases, clinical pearls, and rapid-fire practice questions to test your knowledge.
We discuss:
Mallory-Weiss Tear & Boerhaave Syndrome – When vomiting turns dangerous.
Infectious Esophagitis (Candida, HSV, CMV) – Recognizing red flags in immunocompromised patients.
GERD & Barrett’s Esophagus – Understanding the progression from acid reflux to precancerous changes.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) – The overlooked cause of chronic dysphagia.
Esophageal Cancer (Adenocarcinoma vs. Squamous Cell Carci...2025-02-1714 minPodBitesThe BrainstemIn this episode of PodBites, Talic and Abdulrahman take you on a deep dive into the brainstem—its anatomy, cranial nerves, and the high-yield syndromes every med student, resident, and doctor should know.
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✔️The structure and function of the midbrain, pons, and medulla
✔️ The role of cranial nerves and how to test them
✔️ Brainstem syndromes, including Weber’s, Benedikt’s, Locked-In Syndrome, and Wallenberg’s
✔️ How to localize lesions using the Rule of 4s
✔️ Clinical pearls, real-life cases, and practice questions to sharpen your diagnostic skills
Whether you’re cramming for an exam, reviewin...2025-02-0433 minPodBitesThe Spinal CordEpisode Description:
🔬 "Spinal Cord Syndromes Explained" | PodBites
In this episode of PodBites, we take a case-based deep dive into spinal cord syndromes and peripheral nerve disorders—breaking down conditions like ALS, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Brown-Séquard Syndrome, Syringomyelia, and more!
Join Ghayed and Maya as they navigate real-world clinical scenarios, uncover key diagnostic clues, and simplify complex neurological pathways. From upper vs. lower motor neuron signs to the classic "cape-like" sensory loss of Syringomyelia, this episode will sharpen your clinical reasoning and help you recognize spinal cord emergencies in seconds.
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✔️ Cas...2025-01-3017 minPodBitesThe Spinal CordGet ready to flex your neural pathways! In this episode of PodBites, we’re diving deep into the spinal cord—its anatomy, tracts, and the fascinating (and sometimes frightening) lesions that can occur. Join Ghayed AlWassiah and Maya Ibrahim as they break down everything from sensory and motor tracts to real-life clinical cases like ALS, SMA, and Brown-Séquard Syndrome.
Expect bite-sized explanations, case-based discussions, and a few brainy mnemonics to keep things fun. Whether you're a med student, a healthcare professional, or just someone who enjoys a good neuro deep-dive, this episode has got your back (liter...2025-01-2917 minPodBitesAcute Kidney InjuryEpisode Description: Acute Kidney Injury – Understanding Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
In this episode of PodBites, host Noor Waseem and voice actor Nada Alshaer take a deep dive into Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)—one of the most critical conditions in nephrology. Whether you're a medical student, healthcare professional, or just curious about kidney function, this episode breaks it all down into an engaging and easy-to-understand discussion.
Join us as we navigate real-life cases, diagnostic challenges, and clinical pearls that will help you master AKI and its management. Tune in now and level up your nephrology knowledge! 🎙️🔬💡
2025-01-2915 minPodBitesDiureticsIn this episode of PodBites, we’re diving into the world of Diuretics! Join Hala Mahmoud and our guest Shahd Al Heijani as they break down the types, mechanisms, and clinical applications of diuretics into easy-to-digest, engaging discussions—perfect for your coffee break or commute.
We’ll cover everything from Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors and Osmotic Diuretics to the more commonly used Loop Diuretics, Thiazides, and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Expect real-life scenarios, simplified pathophysiology, and interactive practice questions to test your knowledge along the way.
Whether you’re a medical student, healthcare professional, or just curious about how thes...2025-01-2814 minPodBitesNephrotic SyndromesIn this episode of PodBites, we’re diving into the world of Nephrotic Syndromes! Join Shahad Murshid and our guest Reem Ahmed as they break down this complex topic into bite-sized, engaging discussions—perfect for your coffee break or commute. We’ll explore Minimal Change Disease (MCD), Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Membranous Nephropathy, and Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN)
Stay tuned for real-life case studies, easy-to-digest pathophysiology, and interactive practice questions to test your knowledge. Whether you’re a medical student, a healthcare professional, or just curious about kidney diseases, this episode has something for everyone!
Don’t miss it—...2025-01-2310 minPodBitesNephritic SyndromesIn this episode of PodBites, we’re diving into the world of Nephritic Syndromes with host Shahad Murshid and expert Safia Elhassan. From cola-colored urine to crescentic glomeruli, we break down the pathophysiology, diagnostic clues, and treatments for conditions like Post-Infectious Glomerulonephritis (PIGN), Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN), IgA Nephropathy, and Hereditary Nephropathies like Alport Syndrome and Thin Basement Membrane Disease.
Through engaging case studies, clear explanations, and a sprinkle of practice questions, we’ll help you connect the dots between clinical clues and underlying mechanisms. Tune in to sharpen your understanding of these glomerular diseases and their uniq...2025-01-2314 minPodBitesRenal Tubular Physiology"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.Â
2024-12-1407 minPodBitesPanniculitis"PodBites"Â is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.Â
2024-12-1405 minPodBitesBone Tumors"PodBites"Â is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.Â
2024-12-1406 minPodBitesMelanoma"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.
2024-12-1307 minPodBitesBlistering Disorders"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.
2024-12-1308 minPodBitesGout vs Pseudogout"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.
2024-12-1204 minPodBitesSeronegative Spondyloarthritis"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.
2024-12-1206 minPodBitesOsteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis"PodBites" is a podcast-style segment under the PAL Bites program designed to help medical students master key diagnostic concepts in minutes. Each episode focuses on comparing two closely related diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatments in a clear, concise, and engaging way.Â
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