Medicine Redefined

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation. Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets

Wes Pfiffner is the Director of Business Development at Joovv, a company that gets red light therapy to the masses. In this episode, we delve into the mechanism of red light therapy, its benefits, applications, research, and future. Science of Red Light Therapy

Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow.  Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting. In this rebroadcast episode, we discuss: - Her journey and passion for lipidology - The current state of metabolic ill-health in developed countries Identifying lab markers for risk stratification - Lipid panels, cholesterol, LDL particle number/size, APO-B, Lp(a), Hs-CRP Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring Statins and PCSK9 inhibitors - What is preventive cardiology? - Benefits of eating plants for reducing cardiovascular disease - The effects of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements on cardiovascular health Resources mentioned in the show Diet Debates on the Dr. John Berardi Show: https://drjohnberardishow.com/ Allan Sniderman on The Drive Studies mentioned in the show Broken sleep predicts hardened blood vessels (PMID: 32497046) Statin treatment and muscle symptoms: series of randomized, placebo-controlled n-of-1 trials (PMID: 33627334) Find Dr. Harkin Website: https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com/   Instagram: @nicoleharkinmd Twitter: @nicoleharkinmd

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts.  In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts. Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics  When is it too early to look for a job? How to structure contracts in the distant future  Communication with potential employers All things compensation and compensation structures Three essentials for first-time attendings when reviewing their first contract

Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into. Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions

Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME. In this episode we discuss: - What is obesity and what causes it? - The science of obesity - Lifestyle and pharmacological approaches Instagram A Chemical Hunger - Obesity Mystery

Dr. Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR, is the Director of the Sleep Surgery Division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of sleep apnea - studying better ways to predict response to obstructive sleep apnea surgery as well as the effects of current therapies on patient health. Dr. Dedhia obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University and trained in Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. Snore Lab App Sleep Cycle App CPAP vs. Oxygen in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Research Paper Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery Penn Sleep Surgery Instagram

Deep Shah, DMD, is a pediatric dentist practicing in the Philadelphia area. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He further trained at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he acquired extensive experience in the areas of growth and development, pediatric oral pathology, special healthcare needs, dental trauma, pharmacological modalities, and behavior modification/management. Currently, he is practicing at Chester County Dentistry for Children and serves as the Chief Dental Officer for Oak Dental Partners. Additionally, he teaches dental students and residents at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Instagram

Dr. Rami Wehbi joins the show to discuss how to make "medicine suck less." Rami is a Family Medicine Physician and the Co-Founder of Beyond Medicine. In this show we discuss: Rami's background and why he left FM residency  The sunk cost fallacy  Building Beyond Medicine  Leveraging social media Social media pitfalls  Digital Health and startups  Resources Mentioned in the show: MD Plus Health Tech Nerds Rami's Book Recs Follow Rami: Beyond Medicine Twitter Podcast

Dr. Aleea Gupta joins the show to detail what life in the life of a Direct Primary Care Doctor looks like. Dr. Gupta obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and went on to medical school at the University of Florida. Subsequently, she completed a family medicine residency at overlook hospital in New Jersey where she served as the chief resident. She has previously been the assistant professor of clinical medicine for the University of Southern California and she's now working in her own practice in the direct primary care model.  In this episode we discuss: What is DPC Building a DPC practice Daily life for a DPC doctor  Building systems to streamline care for the patients and improve efficiency for providers Need for DPC model  Empowering future providers to branch out  Follow Dr. Gupta: Website Instagram