Rx Bricks Podcast: Mitral Stenosis
Mitral stenosis (MS) is narrowing of the mitral valve. In the normal cardiac cycle, the heart relaxes during diastole and …
The Role of Biochemistry in Everyday Life as a Physician
In the first year of medical school, you’ll take many exciting courses that will prepare you for the coming years — …
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Rx Bricks Podcast: Diabetic Nephropathy
A macrovascular complication of diabetes, diabetic nephropathy is progressive, chronic kidney disease seen in patients with both type 1 and …
Rx Bricks Podcast: Opioid Use Disorders
You might have heard the term opiates. These are drugs like morphine, codeine, and thebaine that are found naturally in …
Rx Bricks Podcast: Penicillins
Welcome to the fascinating world of cell wall synthesis inhibitors, where we will venture into the realm of one of …
Rx Bricks Podcast: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
In 1959, the first case of immunodeficiency virus to infect a human was documented in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the …
Rx Bricks Podcast: Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Diseases
On inspiration, a healthy set of lungs is pulled outward by the negative pressure created by the increase in chest …
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Rx Bricks Podcast: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing debilitating pain, infection, organ failure, stroke, and premature death. Although the …
Rx Bricks Podcast: Neurodegenerative Diseases: Foundations and Framework
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of relatively common, progressive neurologic conditions that tend to affect people as they age. Basically, …
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Rx Bricks Podcast: Heart Failure
We’re offering up a special weekend edition of the Rx Bricks Podcast, with an episode that explores the foundations and frameworks …