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The Clinical Etymologist

Dr. Simon Kim
Cortisol
Adrenal Glands
Steroid Therapy
Anatomy
Etymology
Scleralicterus
Orthostatic Hypotension
Hydrocortisone
Adrenal Insufficiency
Jaundice
Legionella Pneumophila
Legionnaire's Disease
Asterixis
Hepatic Encephalopathy
World War II
Mayo Clinic
Hantavirus
Sympathetic Nervous System
Epstein-Barr Virus
Acute Myocardial Infarction

The Clinical Etymologist is a podcast devoted to curiosity, lifelong learning, and the quiet joy of medicine. Hosted by Dr. Kim—a general internist and self-appointed Clinical Etymologist—each episode explores the words we use in medicine to diagnose, to heal, and to make sense of the human condition. With a blend of language, history, clinical insight, and his unique sense of humor, Dr. Kim uncov... more

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In this special bulletin episode of The Clinical Etymologist™ , Dr. Kim traces the haunting story of hantavirus from the battlefields of the Korean War to a childhood summer camp by the Hantan River. Through memory, etymology, and p... more

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In this episode of The Clinical Etymologist™, Dr. Kim returns to the mystery of hyponatremia through the lens of soda, sodium, and the kidney’s inner logic. From the ancient chemistry of soda water to the modern lab value of serum s... more

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A quiet weekend on call begins with the retirement of Dr. Flow, a urologist who made the difficult look simple.  A search for the perfect farewell wine—Pee No More—is abruptly interrupted by a sodium of 122.  At the bedside, memoriz... more

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In medicine, we often order tests reflexively, trusting that numbers will guide us toward truth. But what happens when a test is elevated — or completely normal — and the patient remains a mystery? In this episode, we explore C-reac... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    Outstanding podcast. A gentle dive into the fascinating details behind medical Etymology. Very entertaining.

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Well-produced storytelling with clear clinical takeaways and history.
Engaging blend of medical etymology and humor attracts curious listeners.
Great for clinicians and students; education with entertainment.

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Lactate Ringer's: Guilt by Name, Innocent by Physiology
Q: Are we sure lactated ringers is appropriate when lactate is already high?
Yes, because the lactate in LR is sodium lactate, which the liver metabolizes to bicarbonate, and the rise in serum lactate from LR alone is usually minimal and clinically insignificant.
Reacting to CRP
Q: Should we order C-reactive protein?
CRP is a marker of inflammation used to track response to infection and inflammatory diseases, but it is not a perfect measure of all patient suffering; clinical context and patient symptoms remain essential.
Ode to Gettysburg
Q: What do you think of the blood pressure?
Abby notes it is a bit low and likely influenced by reduced intake and cirrhosis-related vasodilation, suggesting a need for clinical context beyond the number.
Sodium Conundrum
Q: What does the kidney think about hyponatremia?
The kidney interprets hyponatremia in the context of effective circulating volume and will activate or suppress the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system accordingly, with SIADH showing high ADH despite non-threatened volume, and adrenal or cerebral etiologies shifting towards volume depletion or altered water handling.
Memory of Foul Smelling Urine
Q: Wait, wait, Caitlin. Do you know what Confucius reportedly said about urine 3,000 years ago?
Thou shall not judge urine by its smell.

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