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Chubbyemu 33 Episodes Aug 1, 2025

Heme Review is the official podcast of Chubbyemu, focusing on medical case reports. Each episode narrates a patient's story while exploring the pathogenesis of disease, treatment options, and the clinical dilemmas encountered during care. It offers an educational deep dive into real medical cases, blending storytelling with medical teaching.

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The Physiology of RFK Jr.'s Blue Dye Aug 1, 2025 00:25:26 Collaborator: Dr Katherine JohnsIf you don't need to put it in your body, don't put it in your body.These cases are patients who I, or my colleagues have seen. They are de-identified and many instances have been presented in more depth in an academic setting. These videos are not individual medical advice and are for general educational purposes only. I do not give medical advice over the internet

Syphilis Is Changing Like We've Never Seen... In Seattle May 19, 2025 00:22:42 Original Report: https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMc2500231References:Syphilis – Its early history and Treatment until Penicillin and the Debate on its Origins. https://jmvh.org/article/syphilis-its-early-history-and-treatment-until-penicillin-and-the-debate-on-its-origins/Establishment of the Nichols strain as the type strain of Treponema pallidum. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC

Dark Web Cyanide Ruined His Life Apr 7, 2025 00:16:25 Chubbyemu video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BXEnVu8h0UWvlfmkwy3Xv?si=1XFT34Q9Q06okvMB2UgNKgSelected References:Intravenous mushroom poisoning. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4025991/The inhibition of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase by the gases carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide: chemical mechanism and physiological significance. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.n

It Was Growing For 25 Years And It Ruined His Life Mar 29, 2025 00:21:02 Chubbyemu is on Spotify now!Chubbyemu Licorice Video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77z8mZGbmBI4E2JtA8GXsh?si=k_qV_IkrQiqTGpn8EXK61QReferences:A bradykinin-potentiating factor (bpf) present in the venom of bothrops jararaca. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1704050/UpToDate, Choice of drug therapy in primary (essential) hypertension.Primary Hyperaldosteronism. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g

The More Data You Have, The Further You Are From The Truth- Big Data Paradox in Medicine May 16, 2023 01:10:19 Dr Pavlos Msaouel: https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/pavlos_msaouel.html 0:00 Pretext and context MD Anderson Cancer Center 1:42 The Early Experiences That Shaped Dr Msaouel 3:39 The System of Cancer Research In the United States 5:25 FDA Drug Approvals and Special Designations For Oncology 11:09 A trade-off in our current system 12:35 Whoops 😞 I misspoke 14:35 Randomized trials are not sup

The Weird Time When Energy Drinks Fixed My Insomnia Jan 9, 2023 00:12:13 Mug is here 😳 ► https://crowdmade.com/collections/chubbyemu  @chubbyemu  energy drink video ► https://youtu.be/tAtaIZD0Ebs A Student Ate Only Chips And Fries For 10 Years ► https://youtu.be/VINtwoyaF_8 A Mom Ate 5 Day Old Sushi 🍣 ► https://youtu.be/R0d6Dpx2li4 Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause neurologic problems. It's stored in the liver and isn't made in humans. It needs to be sourced v

Venomous Spider Bite Dec 26, 2022 00:11:00 @chubbyemu  video: https://youtu.be/xtVvtsPgfew Heme Review Podcast: https://anchor.fm/chubbyemu Behind the scenes channel:  @BigEmus  Music by  @Lifeformed  ► https://lifeformed.bandcamp.com All Heme Review videos (playlist) ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAHeV2H_YiGUYhHOF4wRMCuqBIJvrnWqS Daddy Longlegs by Vengolis Loxosceles gaucho by Halies Some images by Ge

I Abruptly Stopped Drinking Caffeine and This Happened Dec 20, 2022 00:13:39 Caffeine Dry Scoop: https://youtu.be/sylqJ0NEVJw Happened while filming this video: https://youtu.be/LKNfFm0QDXQ Music by Lifeformed: https://lifeformed.bandcamp.com References: The Signaling Pathways Involved in the Anticonvulsive Effects of the Adenosine A1 Receptor. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/1/320 Caffeine Withdrawal. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430790/ A critical review of ca

The Boy Who Rubbed A Whole Tube Of BenGay In-between His Legs May 13, 2022 00:20:51 In 2015, a boy rubbed an entire tube of minty pain relief cream in-between his legs, and it caused his organs to shut down. Majority of modern men I believe are familiar with this action-- you may have accidentally applied it to the area yourself, or to the eyes, where it will hurt for a time that feels like an eternity.Chubbyemu video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ul5F6qQn8KoHlqfFFsXDz?si=u7

A Woman Ate 23 Bananas After Fasting 7 Days And Had Refeeding Syndrome Apr 25, 2022 00:18:25 Fasting can be an effective tool for weight loss. However if used inappropriately, can result in some not good situations. The patient's situation in this case isn't quite like the intermittent fasting schedules that are popular today.Chubbyemu video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zeoihTgEj0pEWIkRvDKIt?si=8YBaRCtkT1m6j9aJZeen2AMusic by LifeformedTweet me: https://twitter.com/hemereview

The Student Who Ate 5-Day Old Pasta And His Liver Shut Down Apr 18, 2022 00:19:53 Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/bq1kwlGhPyEOriginal Chubbyemu video: https://youtu.be/5ujTYLV2Qo4Tweet me: https://twitter.com/hemereviewIG me: https://instagram.com/hemereviewMusic by LifeformedReferences:Fulminant Liver Failure in Association with the Emetic Toxin of Bacillus cereus. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199704173361604Sudden Death of a Young Adult Associated

Interview With A Rare Renal Medullary Carcinoma Survivor Aug 21, 2021 00:23:44 Chubbyemu video: https://youtu.be/3E75UvmY9GAHeme Review video on Renal Medullary Carcinoma: https://youtu.be/j7WGP6sJBLkHerman ConnorContact Cora Connor (Herman's sister): https://www.twitter.com/RMCAwarenessCora Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMCSupportIG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereviewTweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereview

Renal Medullary Carcinoma: A Kidney Cancer Associated with Sickle Cell Trait and Disease Aug 18, 2021 00:18:57 Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/j7WGP6sJBLkChubbyemu video A Man Felt Pain In His Back. This Is What Happened To His Kidney. https://youtu.be/3E75UvmY9GAReferences:Renal medullary carcinoma. The seventh sickle cell nephropathy. Am J Surg Pathol. 1995 Jan;19(1):1-11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7528470/A Model Linking Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathies and SMARCB1 Loss in Renal Medu

On Breast Malignancy and Military Burn Pit Exposure Jun 21, 2021 00:30:30 Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/B8LLf7DkR5UChubbyemu video of KT: https://youtu.be/LKNfFm0QDXQDr Bora Lim can be reached at https://www.twitter.com/naboralaBurn pits are a waste management tool for armed forces overseas. However, the nature of waste today is different than half a century ago. The smoke, fumes, and particulate matter that have been observed emanating from these pits

A Discussion On Over-The-Counter Cough Syrup Misuse May 24, 2021 00:15:58 Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/oP_mJmWrfTQChubbyemu video of this case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPxb2IG9MOkFeaturing: Dr Sonal Jagasia, MD, MPH. Psychiatrist in private practice.Tweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereviewIG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereviewFB me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereviewDextromethorphan is an over the counter cough medicine. It is for co

Hepatitis From Possibly Contaminated Alkaline Water Apr 12, 2021 00:11:07 This episode is up to date as of 11 April 2021Statement from water company CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faCsru9CtgkInside Edition video about this case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmEpmyc7g9YLocal News talking about the water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQJcnlk5agOn March 13, the FDA was alerted to five cases of acute non-viral hepatitis (resulting in acute liver failure) in inf

A Grandma Collapsed From Abdominal Pain. This Is What Happened To Her Colon. Apr 5, 2021 00:13:26 Chubbyemu video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MggKIfEld4 Heme Review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPHXldh4_H4 Tweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereview IG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereview  FB me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereview Chubbyemu YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOvOaJv4GK-oDqx-sj7VVg Heme Review YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c

Interview With A Stage 4 Lung Cancer Survivor (Jill Hamer-Wilson) Mar 30, 2021 00:25:57 Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/oLe9UdL-qIk Jill's Blog: https://throughthevalley.ca White Ribbon Project: https://twitter.com/TheWRP4LC LUNGevity Foundation: https://lungevity.org GO2 Foundation: https://go2foundation.org Lung Cancer Canada: https://www.lungcancercanada.ca Lung Foundation Australia: https://lungfoundation.com.au Lung Cancer Europe (LUCe): https://www.lungcancere

Some Chubbyemu Videos That I Might Not Be Able To Make Mar 20, 2021 00:15:26 Please note the CONTENT WARNING at the beginning-- there's a reason I can't make the videos as described in this episode. They may surface in a different form at some time in the future. Heme Review YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSoNc9s67nfOGlCXSu5VsA Tweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereview IG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereview FB me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereview

Interview With A Rare Dinitrophenol Accident Survivor (DNP For Weight Loss) Mar 3, 2021 01:02:54 Video of this interview: https://youtu.be/o15HCjtSkugChubbyemu video https://youtu.be/ChPeG19qKUoChristopher's recount of his case: https://youtu.be/7BpymtR2vpATweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereviewIG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereviewFB me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereview2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is a chemical that is not approved for weight loss. It is a classic case of efficacy, b

A Brief Discussion Of Dinitrophenol In The Setting Of Weight Loss Mar 3, 2021 00:20:14 Patient CE's personal recount of case: https://youtu.be/7BpymtR2vpAPatient CE's Interview: https://youtu.be/o15HCjtSkugChubbyemu video on this case: https://youtu.be/ChPeG19qKUoHeme Review video version: https://youtu.be/jgDUMNaVqHg2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is a chemical that is not approved for weight loss in the United States. It is a classic case of efficacy, but without safety in the setting of

The Body After Eating Several Pounds Licorice Candy Oct 5, 2020 00:18:36 Based on N Engl J Med 2020; 383:1263-1275. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcpc2002420Chubbyemu video of this case: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77z8mZGbmBI4E2JtA8GXsh?si=k_qV_IkrQiqTGpn8EXK61QTweet me: https://twitter.com/hemereview IG me: https://instagram.com/hemereview FB me: https://facebook.com/hemereviewLicorice candy has glycyrrhizin which increases cortisol (stress hormone) l

TikTokers Taking Too Much Benadryl Sep 15, 2020 00:09:35 YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/ZNA_NtcutYY Chubbyemu Video: https://youtu.be/NaAFOrudj0g References: The Pharmacology and Use of H1-Receptor-Antagonist. N Engl J Med 1994; 330:1663-1670 Advances in H1-Antihistamines. N Engl J Med 2004; 351:2203-2217 Cardiac arrest caused by diphenhydramine overdose. Acute Med Surg. 2018 Oct; 5(4): 380–383. IV Lipid Emulsion Infusion in the Treatment of Se

Heatstroke (from a Bitcoin Mining Accident) Aug 15, 2020 00:18:37 YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/QSXzRWiuvxE  Chubbyemu video of this case ▶️ https://youtu.be/fr8bp8a2QS4 The Body After Drinking A Snowglobe ▶️ https://youtu.be/elzijduKNS8 The Body After 2 Gallons Coffee In 3 Hours ▶️ https://youtu.be/rn-WLpa_nyQ Tweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereview FB me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereview IG me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereview Music

Methanol Hand Sanitizer Aug 1, 2020 00:14:51 Methanol-contaminated hand sanitizer has been on sale in the USA during COVID-19 pandemic. The FDA has issued a warning against this, and have listed the brands. Most stores that are selling these brands have pulled them from shelves. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can cause blindness. Its antidote is ethanol, which is the alcohol that people drink casually, however management needs to be done b

Crystallopathies Jul 27, 2020 00:14:20 This episode is about the pathophysiology on crystallopathies. The cellular pathways involved unify multiple concepts and multiple branches of medicine, from toxicology to cardiology to rheumatology and oncology. Heme Review YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSoNc9s67nfOGlCXSu5VsA References: [0] Crystallopathies. N Engl J Med 2016; 374:2465-2476. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.

The Body After Drinking A Snowglobe (High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis) Jul 21, 2020 00:17:10 Chubbyemu case: https://youtu.be/UrbylXMU8Mw Most snowglobes are just made of water, but some can contain ethylene glycol. Most of those usually don't contain enough ethylene glycol to cause damage, but keep the word "usually" in mind. A homemade snowglobe can contain concentrations of anything, which is what happened in this case.Ethylene glycol can cause a profound high anion gap m

What Happens In A Caffeine Overdose May 19, 2020 00:13:22 Max recommended amount of caffeine per day is 400mg.@Chubbyemu case report video ► https://youtu.be/wj_AOzSSDMM Instagram me: https://www.instagram.com/hemereview Facebook me: https://www.facebook.com/hemereview Tweet me: https://www.twitter.com/hemereview Music by @Lifeformed Some caffeine is OK. 1-2 cups of coffee can generally be ok. Unreasonably large amounts of caffeine NOT OK. Referenc

A Future Of Medicine May 4, 2020 00:32:43 Support this podcast! https://anchor.fm/chubbyemu/supportVideo version of this video: https://youtu.be/iVt5BpoTHYgTweet me: https://twitter.com/HemeReviewIG me: https://instagram.com/HemeReviewMusic by Lifeformed: http://lifeformed.bandcamp.com/References:[0] Chapman PB et. al. Vemurafenib in patients with BRAFV600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma: final overall survival results of the random

The Farmer Who Removed His Skin Cancer With A Pocket Knife Apr 13, 2020 00:29:55 Support this podcast! https://anchor.fm/chubbyemu/supportVideo version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxGS07U-B98Video by Chubbyemu: A Farmer Removed His Own Skin Cancer With A Pocket Knife. This Is What Happened To His Brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKaJhQBusH8References:- Melanoma brain metastases: current areas of investigation and future directions. Cancer J. 2017 Jan

Thoughts About Hydroxychloroquine For COVID19 (March 2020) Mar 28, 2020 00:39:09 This episode was recorded on and is current up to Friday March 27 2020. Support this podcast! https://anchor.fm/chubbyemu/support Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/smI60BngTns Papers described in show: - Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin as a treatment of COVID-19: results of an open- label non-randomized clinical trial. Gautret et. al. (Google Doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d

Explaining COVID19 From Cases Described By Doctors In China Mar 15, 2020 00:29:13 This episode is current up to Friday March 6. Guest Appearance: Dr. Joe Akin, PhD, Immunologist alumnus from Harvard Medical school, of https://refigure.org. Support this podcast! https://anchor.fm/chubbyemu/support Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/b4zely3ofBk Please check out https://refigure.org: Save and organize journal figures in one-click. (not sponsored) Music by Lifeformed.

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