Gastroenterology
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Esophageal Disorders
In 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.
Host: Shahd Al Heijani
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Antiemetics
In 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.
Host: Hala Mahmoud
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Gastric Diosrders
In 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.
Host: Rafah Chahine
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Drugs 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.
Host: Rafah Chahine
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
In 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.
Host: Zainab Khan
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Intestinal Tumors
In 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.
Host: Zainab Khan
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Hepatitis
In 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.
Host: Rawad Turko
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Hepatic Injuries
In 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.
Host: Rawad Turko
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Biliary Disease
In 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.
Host: Rawad Turko
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