Healio Rheuminations

Oct 24 2024 84 ep. 33 mins 130
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Rheumatology is an incredibly fast-moving and exciting field of medicine that can be difficult to keep up with. This Healio podcast provides busy clinicians with quick updates in the field of autoimmunity, with emphasis on new medications, treatment guidelines and explorations into the pathophysiology of diseases. The show will also feature historical perspectives in the field of rheumatology, as well as fascinating case presentations of medical mysteries complete with discussions from experts in the field.

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The Story of the Flu Vaccine (Re-Release)

Oct 24 2024 47 mins  
It's that time of year again, everyone rolling up their sleeves to get a flu shot. This throwback episode dives into the history of the struggles pinning down the causative agent of flu and the journey to the vaccine! Intro 0:40 In this episode 1:11 The history of the flu: 1892 1:41 What do we know about viruses? 6:29 Rabies and dead virus 11:17 A Sickness in the Serum, Part 2 1

NSAIDs, Part 3: The rise, fall and rise again of COX-2 inhibition

Aug 29 2024 37 mins  
In the third episode of the NSAIDs saga, we focus on COX-2 inhibition! Did the hopes and dreams of selective COX-2 inhibition pan out? What can the rise and fall of VIOXX teach us about physiology? Intro 0:11 Recap of part 1 & 2 0:28 In this episode 1:44 Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and the rat experiment 3:12 What do we know about the prostaglandins? And what about COX-2 7:54 What do

NSAIDs, Part 2: The Dawn of the Anti-Inflammatories

Jun 26 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the story of aspirin and the development of ibuprofen, ending with the experiments that showed the mechanism of how aspirin actually works. Intro 0:12 Review of part 1 0:28 In this episode 1:04 Blocking prostaglandins and willow leaves 2:26 Edward Stone 3:45 Johann Andreas Buchner 4:16 The chemical structure of salicylic acid and creating the syntheti

The Discovery of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Part 1

May 16 2024 38 mins  
Humans have had an insatiable appetite for inhibiting production of prostaglandins for centuries! This series delves into the history of aspirin and NSAIDs, looking at the understanding of the prostaglandin pathway. · Intro 0:12 · In this episode 0:23 · What are NSAIDs? 0:53 · Prostaglandins 5:50 · What are prostaglandins? 7:19 · Where do prostaglandins come from?

Urticarial Vasculitis, Part 2: Walking the Balance Beam of Allergy and Rheumatology

Apr 18 2024 35 mins  
This episode digs into the pathophysiology of urticaria vasculitis from anti-C1q to the story of bradykinin. · Intro 0:11 · In this episode 0:22 · Review of episode 83 1:23 · Listen to previous episode, The Complement System for Dunces 4:09 · Anti-C1q antibodies 6:26 · Lupus, anti-C1q and lupus nephritis 9:33 · What happens when you inject anti-C1q in a mouse?

Urticarial Vasculitis: Attack of the Nettles, Part 1

Feb 28 2024 26 mins  
Is it an allergy or an autoimmune vasculitis, or a little of both? Find out the story of urticarial vasculitis, how this disease was recognized and eventually sorted out from other types of urticaria. · Intro 0:12 · In this episode 0:21 · Case study 1:22 · Chronic spontaneous urticaria, hives and nettles 7:57 · Dermatographism and witchcraft? 10:15 · Causes of urt

COVID-19, long COVID and the rheumatologist with Leonard Calabrese, DO

Jan 04 2024 29 mins  
What should rheumatologists know about what we've learned about COVID-19 and long COVID in 2023? Hosted by Dr. Leonard Calabrese. · Intro 0:11 · In this episode 0:21 · 2023: current status and controversies 0:35 · What is going on with COVID-19? 01:53 · What do we know about vaccine responses? What should we be telling our patients about vaccines in our immunocomprom

The Story of the Flu Vaccine

Dec 07 2023 48 mins  
It's that time of year again, everyone rolling up their sleeves to get a flu shot. This episode dives into the history of the struggles pinning down the causative agent of flu and the journey to the vaccine! · Intro 0:12 · In this episode 0:17 · The history of the flu: 1892 3:10 · Rabies and dead virus 10:52 · A Sickness in the Serum, Part 2 14:31 · Vaccines and t

It's in the Air: Silica exposure and the risk of autoimmunity, Part 4

Nov 15 2023 23 mins  
What is silica? How does it impact your risk of developing autoimmunity if you inhale it, inject it or even snort it up your nose? Listen and find out! · Intro 0:12 · In the previous episodes 0:28 · The Ajax incident of 1979 1:15 · Silica and its association with autoimmune disease 4:11 · The history of silica and the health risks 5:21 · Rheumatoid scleroderma, et

Autoimmunity, Part 3: The Lupus Gradient

Oct 30 2023 45 mins  
In this episode, we dig through the data of lupus in Africa and speak with experts on the Lupus Gradient, the impact of malaria and what we can learn from it all. · Intro 0:12 · In the previous episode 0:30 · Lupus Gradient 2:01 · Back to Dr. Brian Greenwood 3:48 · Polyarthritis 4:04 · Rates of autoimmune diseases 6:00 · Malaria and mouse models 7:33 · Back