Pathora Medicine in 5 Minutes

Pathora Medicine in 5 Minutes

Pathora—Empowering Minds, Transforming Care. Pathora Medicine in 5 Minutes is a medical education podcast designed for physicians, residents, and the medically curious. Each episode delivers clear, concise, and practical insights on clinical topics, from diagnosis and treatment protocols to cutting-edge advancements in medicine. Whether you’re brushing up on essentials, preparing for exams, or improving patient care, Pathora keeps you informed, inspired, and ready to act. Stay curious. Stay sharp. Welcome to Pathora.

Episodes

January 4, 2025 5 mins

This episode presents an in-depth view of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It clearly explains how stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus can cause inflammation and subsequent complications such as esophagitis, strictures, and Barrett's esophagus. Diagnostic methods and alerting symptoms are mentioned to help medical practitioners with timely detection.

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This podcast explores the world of biohacking, a concept that involves optimizing health and bodily performance by making specific changes to one's biology. From simple alterations in diet to complex procedures like gene editing, biohacking gives new dimensions to health optimization. The podcast delves into its potential impacts, good and bad.

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January 4, 2025 6 mins

In this episode of 'Pathora: Medicine in Five Minutes', the complex aspects of obesity are dissected, emphasizing that it is more than just a weight issue. The podcast dives into the metabolic disorder, driving factors like genetics and environmental conditions, and its impact on overall health, including being a risk factor for diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues.

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This episode of Pathora: Medicine in Five Minutes tackles diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), an acute diabetes complication needing swift diagnosis and faster treatment. Triggered usually by infections, missed insulin doses, stress events, and certain medications, DKA symptoms entail polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and mental confusion. This podcast episode provides key tips on diagnosing and treating DKA...

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In this episode, the role of Beta Blockers in healthcare is demystified. They work by reducing sympathetic activity to regulate heart rate and blood pressure. They are used in treating conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, migraines, performance anxiety and thyroid storm. However, their doses need to be carefully adjusted according to individual body mass index and waist circumference, among other things.

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January 4, 2025 7 mins

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive understanding of migraines, their myriad symptoms, and how to diagnose them. It aids in distinguishing migraines from severe headaches, explaining their neurological basis, typical symptoms, and the unique 'aura' that precedes attacks. Furthermore, it reviews how to treat migraines in all their intensities, along with lifestyle changes that can prevent them.

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In this episode of 'Medicine in five Minutes', the host articulates the complexities that come with abdominal pain. This common complaint, often made in ERs or clinics, can vary from being simple to serious or downright misleading. They discuss the crucial role of understanding the location of pain, the progress of symptoms, and importance of patient history particularly in special populations. The podcast ends with an incentive to...

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December 31, 2024 43 secs

Pathora—Medicine in 5 Minutes is your go-to podcast for quick, clear, and engaging breakdowns of medical topics. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, students, and lifelong learners, each episode simplifies complex concepts into 5-minute sessions you can listen to anytime, anywhere.

From diabetic ketoacidosis to migraines and adrenal disorders, we make medicine faster, easier, and maybe even a little fun!

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December 31, 2024 9 mins
Pathora Medicine tackles Sleep Apnea and Asthma in a double-feature. Sleep apnea is characterized as repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. This condition can contribute to a slew of health issues such as hypertension and heart illnesses. Treatment options from lifestyle changes to the use of a CPAP machine are discussed. Screening and early intervention techniques are stressed.
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This episode of the educational podcast 'Medicine in five Minutes' tackles acute and chronic pancreatitis. Topics covered include the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management and complications of the condition, explained in under six minutes, making complex medical facts accessible to everyone from clinicians to the merely curious.
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This podcast episode provides a foundational understanding of ischemic heart disease, its causes, diagnosis, and management strategies. Ischemic heart disease, a result of blood flow reduction to the heart, is discussed as the leading cause of death globally, hence early recognition becomes imperative.
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This podcast is a comprehensive guide on Peptic Ulcer Disease, from its causes to treatment. The episode describes PUD as sores in the lining of the stomach or duodenum caused by an acid imbalance. It is often caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and NSAIDs. Diagnosis relies heavily on the history of pain patterns, physical examination, and various tests, with endoscopy as the gold standard in certain cases. Treatment involv...
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In just under six minutes, this podcast episode titled 'Medicine in five Minutes' presents a succinct breakdown of heart failure—a common medical condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump blood efficiently. The hosts, in an easily comprehendible conversation, discuss the two main types of heart failure, potential causes, symptoms to look out for, interesting diagnostic methods, and essential management steps.
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This episode of 'Medicine in Five Minutes' tackles the health hazard of Pulmonary Embolism (PE), a condition where blood clots travel from the legs to the lungs. It details out its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and methods for detection and treatment. The prevention methods are emphasized as PE is largely preventable.
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December 31, 2024 7 mins
In this podcast episode, diabetes mellitus, a condition concerning high blood sugar levels, is being analyzed. The two main types, type 1 which is an autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells, and type 2, which is characterized by insulin resistance, are discussed in detail. Gestational diabetes is also mentioned. Complications, symptoms, diagnosis and the importance of early screening is underlined. Particular attention is given ...
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This podcast episode explores the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder impacting millions of women. Factors like insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, and genetics contribute to the condition, leading to symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and fertility issues. While diagnosing PCOS involves the Rotterdam criteria, its management includes lifestyle changes, use of medications like contr...
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This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of pituitary disorders. Key topics include acromegaly, prolactinoma, and Cushing's disease, each explained with their corresponding symptoms, diagnostic steps, and treatment options. The episode also unravels the hypofunctioning pituitary disorders like hypopituitarism and diabetes insipidus, discussing their potential causes, manifestations and treatment plan.
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This podcast episode provides a brief overview of adrenal diseases. The host explains the three main adrenal disorders: Cushing's Syndrome, Addison's Disease, and Primary Hyperaldosteronism. Each disorder is broken down into key aspects - their causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. This focused yet comprehensive overview aims to help medical professionals, residents, and the medically curious understand these...
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December 31, 2024 6 mins
In this enlightening podcast episode, the various types and causes of thyroid disease are explored. The hosts also meticulously outline the array of symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment routes. The session includes discussions around the common thyroid diseases, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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December 31, 2024 7 mins

This podcast episode of Pathora 5 Minutes Medicine dives into the crucial details of calcium disorders, specifically hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. It educates medical professionals and medically curious individuals about the causes, symptoms, and unique treatment options for both conditions within a convenient 6-minute timeframe. The hosts encourage early diagnosis, aggressive treatment and prevention strategy to avoid potential ...

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