Ninja Nerd
Welcome to the official Ninja Nerd Podcast! Brought to you by Zach and Rob, we will be presenting on board exam content and highlighting the most important information you need in order to crush your exams and apply these concepts clinically.
Episodes
93 episodes
Antineoplastic Agents
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Rob and Professor Zach team up to tackle one of the most overwhelming topics in all of oncology: antineoplastic agents. This conversation is designed to turn chemo from...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:10:42
Skin Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode, Rob and Zach discuss the most important clinical and pathological features of skin cancer, focusing on the three major types—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.We begin with basa...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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27:00
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Ninja Nerds!In this episode, Rob and Zach discuss cancer screening guidelines through high-yield cases for the average-risk adult population.We review the evidence-based recommendations for the most common malignancies, inclu...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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17:30
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob deliver a high-yield, case-based discussion on paraneoplastic syndromes, exploring how certain cancers cause systemic effects that extend beyond the primar...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:04:58
Gynecological Cancers
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob guide you through diagnosing, staging, and management of gynecological cancers using five high-yield, case-based discussions.We start with a 58-year-old post...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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30:46
Oncologic Emergencies
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob deliver a high-yield, case-based breakdown of the most important oncologic emergencies that require rapid recognition and management.We begin with <...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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44:04
Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob explore pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers through four patient cases packed with clinical pearls.We begin with a 63-year-old man presenting with painless jaundic...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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37:00
Esophageal & Gastric Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob discuss two high-yield, board-relevant cases highlighting the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of esophageal adenocarcinoma and intestinal-type gastric adenocarcino...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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28:56
Testicular Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob discuss testicular cancer, one of the most common solid tumors in young adult men.We begin with a classic clinical vignette of a young male presenting with a painle...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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20:36
Urinary Tract Malignancies
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob dive into the essential clinical and pathophysiologic features of urinary tract malignancies, beginning with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and followed by urothelial carcinoma...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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29:41
Prostate Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob break down the essential clinical and pathophysiologic features of Prostate Cancer, one of the most common malignancies affecting men worldwide.We begin wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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34:59
Colorectal Cancer
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob discuss Colorectal Cancer. This comprehensive discussion focuses on the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management of one of the most common maligna...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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37:25
Brain Tumors
Ninja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob explore the complex world of Brain Tumors. We explore the key types of brain tumors—both primary and metastatic—and examine their clinical implications through hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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35:15
Lung Cancer
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Lung Cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. We explore the pathophysiology, risk factors, and key differences betwee...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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46:06
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a group of hematologic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and a risk of progression to acu...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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26:35
Breast Cancer
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Breast Cancer's pathogenesis, risk factors, and the latest advancements in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. We break down the molecular subt...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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44:06
Amyloidosis
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Amyloidosis, a complex disorder characterized by the misfolding and deposition of insoluble amyloid fibrils in tissues. We break d...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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30:35
Lymphoma
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Lymphoma, breaking down its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and the latest advancements in treatment. We explore the key diff...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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34:14
Chronic Leukemias
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Chronic Leukemias, focusing on their pathogenesis, clinical features, and modern treatment strategies. We compare Chronic Myeloid Leuk...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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35:23
Acute Leukemias
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Acute Leukemias, breaking down their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We explore the key differences betwee...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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45:29
Myeloproliferative Neoplasia
Ninja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, covering their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We discuss Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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37:25
Plasma Cell Disorders
Ninja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we take a closer look at Plasma Cell Disorders, focusing on their pathophysiology, clinical features, and management. Topics include the mechanisms behind ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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27:25
Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, and Thrombolytics
Ninja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, and Thrombolytics, focusing on their mechanisms and clinical uses. Topics include the pharmacology of antiplatelet a...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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47:19