Medicine Redefined

Robert Bowers, DO, PhD, joins the show to discuss PRP (platelet-rich plasma), baseball medicine, the role of the team physician, and the future of orthobiologics and sports medicine. Dr. Bowers is an attending physician at Emory Sports Medicine and the director of the ⁠Emory Baseball Medicine Program⁠. As a former Division 1 college athlete himself, he brings a unique understanding of sports-related injuries to his patients. He currently serves as team physician for the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Tech baseball team. He is also the head team physician for the College Park Skyhawks, the G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, and Woodward Academy.  He attended Furman University in South Carolina where he played Division 1 college baseball and majored in health and exercise science. He then attended graduate school at Auburn University where he earned a Master of Education in exercise science and a PhD in exercise physiology. Following graduate school, Dr. Bowers earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Emory University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident. Subsequently, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Emory as well.  In this episode, we discuss: Platelet-rich plasma: Definitions, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, optimization and specific protocols. Alternatives to corticosteroids in MSK medicine Role of the Team Physician Baseball Medicine Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Future of orthobiologics and sports medicine Resources mentioned in the show Studies Fitzpatrick - PRP for Tendinopathy Mishra - PRP for Tennis Elbow Mautner - PRP Classification System JAMA Landmark Study - Triamcinolone and knee cartilage loss Bennell - PRP for cartilage Loss Podcasts Dr. Gerry Malanga on Medicine Redefined  

100 episodes! Wow! Thank you all so much for your support throughout the years! In this episode, Altamash and Darsh take you through their journey in creating the podcast, the lessons they learned from their guests, and how their thoughts have evolved through time. Medicine Redefined

Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. He is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine. True Body Intelligence Free For Life - Book Aubrey Marcus Documentary

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist. She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000 and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. After all these years, she is still passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also inspired and supported her methods of care. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Dr. Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing. Environmental Toxicants, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Diseases Summit Dirty Girl - Non-Toxic Living Guide Pre-Tox Protocol: How to Prepare Your Body for Detox Five Journeys Toxin Testing Resources (please consult with your physician!): Doctor's Data Great Plains Lab

Nicole Lamoureux is a CEO who works daily with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), its 1,400 member organizations, and its partners like CVS to advance the mission of ensuring the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality health care.  She has testified before Congress, is a regular TV commentator – having been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and FoxNews to name a few – and has published numerous articles on the important role of America’s safety net and charitable care providers. Nicole has been named four times by the Nonprofit Times as one of the top 50 Most Influential and Powerful Nonprofit Executives in the USA. She has received the Center of NonProfit EXCEL Award for Excellence in Executive Non-Profit Leadership.   In this episode we discuss: Healthcare disparities and healthcare equity  How diverse socioeconomic backgrounds provide for different challenges in healthcare Healthcare model in the US Transparency by health insurance The business of Medicine More   Connect with Nicole here! Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Dayna Smith, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who received her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical Center. She then completed her residency at UMDNJ Newark, NJ. After completing her training, she served as an associate professor while at Columbia’s New York Presbyterian Hospital. She now practices in Atlanta, GA. then moved to Atlanta, GA, where I currently practice. She started myObMD.org in 2020. myObMD.org is a site focused on providing you accurate, medically sound information on women’s medical topics from puberty to menopause. Instagram In this episode we cover: 3:00 - Fighting misinformation in women's health 10:00 - OB vs. gynecologist 17:00 - The menstrual cycle 22:00 - Preparing for pregnancy 38:00 - Pregnancy terminology 43:00 - Pregnancy complications

In this Progress Note we do something a little different. We discuss current events in health! 01:40 - Erythritol 11:00 - Ohio Water 20:00 - Alzheimer's Let us know what you think about the new format!

Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health. PHR Twitter PHR Instagram In this episode we cover: 4:00 - Precision medicine 17:00 - What Precision Health Reports is 32:00 - Matt's personal health journey 45:00 - Matt's current health regimen

Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, NewYork Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and brain, especially around decision-making. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer of the Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention Docu-series. His work is often featured online on various sites including MedPage Today, Doximity, KevinMD, and Psychology Today, to name a few. In this episode we discuss: Austin's background and interest in studying the brain Subjective and objective markers to evaluate brain health The link between cognitive health and mental health.  Tactics on how to improve or give someone the best chance to optimize brain health  The science and art of behavior change. More Find Austin: website Instagram LinkedIn  Get the Stuck Out Podcast Brain Wash (Book)

Dan Pope, PT, CSCS, returns to the show to discuss how to not only survive but thrive during seasons of life when stress can be at an all time high. He is a physical therapist and coach at Champion PT in Massachusetts who works with the average Joe all the way to the elite athlete. Topics we discuss: - Building relationships in healthcare - Optimizing training when injured - Augmenting the healing process - How to build resilience after injury Fitness Pain Free Website Instagram - @fitnesspainfree Twitter - @FitnessPainFree