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Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients!Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONNGuest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONNAdditional Readings:Problem Representation - Exercises in Clinical ReasoningIllness Scripts - Exercises in Clinical ReasoningDiagnostic Schema - Exercises in Clinical Reasoning

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients!Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONNGuest Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Assistant Program Director and Director of Ambulatory Education in the UCONN IM Residency ProgramAdditional readings:https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/preventive-services/medicare-wellness-visits.html#AWV https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/running_practice/payment_coding/medicare/patient-facts.pdf https://www.acponline.org/practice-career/business-resources/payment/medicare-payment-and-regulations-resources/medicares-annual-wellness-visit-awv

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients!Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONNGuest Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Assistant Program Director and Director of Ambulatory Education with the UConn IM Residency ProgramAdditional readings:Microsoft Word - 10. Framework for Tough Conversations_CP3 Toolkit.docxAdvance Care Planning: How to Have the Conversation You Want With Your Patients | AAFP

Welcome to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients!Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONNGuest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONNAdditional readings:Five Steps to Mastering Agenda Setting | AAFP“What Else?” Setting the Agenda for the Clinical Interview | Annals of Internal Medicine

Welcome back to our Ambulatory Survival Series where we sit down with some of the primary care leaders in the program and learn about how we can take the best care of our clinic patients!Author and Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONNGuest Speaker: Dr. Angela Stein, Ambulatory Site Director of St. Francis Gengras Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCONNAdditional readings:aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/1215/p719/jcr:content/root/aafp-article-primary-content-container/aafp_article_main_par/aafp_tables_content0.enlarge.htmlRealistic Approaches to Counseling in the Office Setting | AAFP

Send us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Jesse Goodman about the spread of the H5N1 virus.  We will discuss what a virus is, how viruses migrate from animal populations to humans and assess the chances for a new pandemic.Jesse L. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., directs Georgetown COMPASS, which focuses on science based policy and research to address unmet public health needs with an emphasis on product development and access and antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. Until February 2014 he served as the Chief Scientist of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a position he assumed in 2009 along with Deputy Commissioner for Science and Public Health (2009-2012). As FDA's Chief Scientist he had broad responsibility for strategic leadership of crosscutting scientific and public health efforts, including developing and implementing FDA's Strategic Plan for Regulatory Science and FDA's public health preparedness and response and medical countermeasures efforts.A graduate of Harvard, Dr. Goodman received his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and did residency and fellowship training in Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was also Chief Medical Resident. https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Christopher Davis, MD, FACC is a triple board certified physician with certifications in internal medicine, general cardiology and interventional cardiology and is a specialist in functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement and regenerative medicine. He began his higher education journey at Duke University where he earned his Bachelor's in Biology/Pre Med. Dr. Davis further honed his medical knowledge at the Eastern Virginia Medical School Of The Medical College Of Hampton Roads. Dr. Davis was Chief Medical Resident at Johns Hopkins/Sinai University where he completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Davis continued his fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology as a NIH fellow at the renowned University of Virginia.   In subsequent years, Dr. Davis pursued training in Functional Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement and Regenerative Medicine to truly help his patients thrive and achieve reversal of disease and optimal vitality. Dr. Davis practices Cardiology and Functional Medicine at Reveal Vitality, where he employs a personalized approach for every client to achieve optimal health.   Dr. Davis serves as the Chief Cardiologist at humann, a leading cardiovascular wellness brand trusted by 6,000+ medical practitioners and professionals.* If you are a healthcare provider, sign up here for more information and access to wholesale pricing HERE.

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Nephrology! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Authors: Dr. Lara Melo Soares Pinho de Carvalho, PGY-3, and Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Acute kidney injury in liver failure: Dr. Ruchir Trivedi, Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Nephrology Paraproteinemia and Amyloidosis- Dr. Srimathi Manickaratnam, Department of Nephrology  Hyponatremia: Dr. Lalarukh Haider, Department of Nephrology

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Neurology! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author and host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Stroke mimics and chameleons: Dr. Karan Tarasaria, Stroke Neurology, Hartford Hospital  Additional readings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38568487/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38568485/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36222768/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36222765/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35393959/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38568491/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38830069/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35393968/

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Endocrinology! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author and host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Guest speakers:  Adrenal insufficiency: Dr. Parvathy Madhavan, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology  Thyroid dysfunction: Dr. Francesco Celi, Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Department of Medicine  Diabetic ketoacidosis: Dr. Hassaan Aftab, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Pulmonology! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Akshita Sahi, PGY-3, UCONN  Host and Editor: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Pulmonary Hypertension: Dr. Jose Soriano, Assistant Professor of Medicine Diffuse parenchymal disease: Dr. Ameer Rasheed, Assistant Professor of Medicine (*correction 8:03: secondary pulmonary lobule, instead of nodule) Pleural disease and pulmonary nodules: Dr. Omar Ibrahim, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director, Interventional Pulmonary Additional resources: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.122.029024 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35412560/

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Hematology/Oncology! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN  Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Immunotherapy toxicities: Dr. Margaret Callahan, Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Associate Professor  Bleeding diathesis and approach to new cancer diagnosis: Dr. Upendra Hegde, Professor of Medicine (in Residence), Co-Director, Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Program, Co-Director, Head and Neck and Oral Oncology Program, Director, Oncology Inpatient Unit Additional readings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32382051/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34921018/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29729100/

Craig Bunnell, MD, MPH, MBA, is the Morse Family Chief Medical Officer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School-affiliated teaching hospital. In this role, Dr. Bunnell oversees adult and pediatric clinical services at Dana-Farber. Under his leadership, the Institute has become a leader in implementing technology to enhance patient flow, operational efficiency, and patient access.  Dr. Bunnell is also a breast medical oncologist at Dana-Farber and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He has been the principal investigator of several institutional and multicenter clinical trials and serves on several editorial boards.  Dr. Bunnell received his MD from Harvard Medical School, MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health, MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at Brigham and Women's Hospital where he also served as Chief Medical Resident.  Dr. Bunnell has more than 120 original publications focused on innovative breast cancer treatments and improvements in the safety, quality, and efficiency of cancer care delivery.  He holds, or has held, leadership positions at the National Comprehensive Cancer Centers, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Association of American Cancer Institutes, Massachusetts Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Cancer Society.

Up next for our curriculum series is an episode on Geriatrics! Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Tanya Jain, PGY-3, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Frailty and failure to thrive: Dr. Victoria Costello, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UConn Center on Aging  Urinary incontinence: Content provided by Dr. Lavern Wright, Associate Professor of Medicine, UConn Center on Aging  Comprehensive geriatrics assessment and preventative health: Dr. Aileen Pangilinan, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UConn Center on Aging

We are excited to launch our new curriculum series where we'll give you a preview of the topics from our upcoming educational half day. Take a listen so that you're prepared for our pre-test! Author: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN Guest speakers: Tick borne illnesses: Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, Chief, Division of Infectious Disease at UCONN (0:50) Hepatitis: Dr. Lisa Chirch, Fellowship Director, Infectious Disease at UCONN (8:15) Approach to fever in the ICU: Dr. Emma Eunsun Lee, Assistant Director, Infectious Disease at Hartford Hospital (17:27) Logo credits: Dr. Manik Choudhary, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN

My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health consequences of poor sleep. She also offers practical strategies to help you improve your sleep starting tonight – because every night is a “fresh opportunity”. Topics covered in today's episode: Why is sleep so important? What is the recommended number of hours of sleep? What about sleep quality? Health consequences of poor sleep Common sleep complaints in the menopause transition Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Components to set yourself up for a good night's sleep Dr. Filate completed her medical degree, Internal Medicine and Adult Respirology residency training at the University of Toronto. During this time, she was Chief Medical Resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Health Network. She completed additional training in Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She also holds a Master's degree in Community Health and Epidemiology from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto. Dr. Filate has been practicing community-based respirology and sleep medicine for over 11 years. She has published more than 20 medical publications and was co-author of a clinical textbook for medical students. Her recent interests include educating patients on the changes in sleep during the menopause transition and what can be done to optimize sleep during this key life stage. Connect with Dr. Woganee Filate and her colleagues Instagram @itsourtimecanada FOLLOW SASHA ON SOCIAL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd WORK WITH SASHA Join the Wait List for my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed Ontario OHIP-covered Obesity Medicine https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com

Synopsis: In this episode of the Biotech2050 podcast, David Kirn, CEO of 4D Molecular Therapeutics, shares invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. Kirn discusses the development of his company's platform that integrates gene therapy and directed evolution to create innovative treatments for genetic diseases. By utilizing directed evolution, 4D Molecular Therapeutics has been able to invent an AAV vector that achieves safe and effective gene expression in the retina, targeting rare genetic diseases initially and subsequently expanding to larger markets. Kirn emphasizes the importance of balancing a strong platform with diverse product opportunities to decrease risk and increase the probability of success in the biotech landscape. Kirn's expertise and experience provide a compelling narrative that sheds light on the vital aspects of biotech entrepreneurship. Kirn emphasizes the importance of balancing a strong platform with diverse product opportunities to decrease risk and increase the probability of success in the biotech landscape. The episode delves into the tension between platform and product focus, offering guidance on fundraising and the regional dynamics of biotech investment. Kirn's expertise and experience provide a compelling narrative that sheds light on the vital aspects of biotech entrepreneurship, making this episode a must-listen for academic entrepreneurs looking to navigate the complexities of biotech investment and build traction in the industry. Biography: David Kirn, MD, is our co-founder and has served as our Chief Executive Officer since our inception in 2013. Dr. Kirn is also Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering and Molecular & Cellular Biology at UC Berkeley. Over his 30 year career, Dr. Kirn has co-founded and been CEO of four viral vector-based genetic medicines companies, three of which to date were either acquired or went public. Dr. Kirn also held senior clinical research and development positions at Onyx Pharmaceuticals (VP) and Celgene (SVP), and was a senior advisor to Novartis, Bayer, Pfizer, Biogen and others in the genetic medicines field. Dr. Kirn received a BA in Physiology (Departmental Citation; Phi Beta Kappa) from UC Berkeley in 1985, an MD (Alpha Omega Alpha) from UC San Francisco Medical School in 1989 and completed internal medicine residency training at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital (including a term as Chief Medical Resident at affiliated VA hospital). He has also completed hematology-oncology and clinical research fellowships at UC San Francisco and completed a certificate of business excellence from the Haas Business School at UC Berkeley. In 2013, he was awarded the Johnson & Johnson Entrepreneur Innovator award from the J&J Innovation Center.

 Those aches and pains in your fingers, hand, elbow, toes, foot, ankle and knee, what causes them ? What to do when they seem to be getting more severe and are interfering with your activities? What are the various types of arthritis?  Not all Rheumatological disease is arthritis, what else does this area of medical specialties deal with? We explore the major Rheumatological diseases with a leading Rheumatologist and experienced clinician, researcher. Guest:   S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD has served as Physician-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at HSS and at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2020. He is immediate Past President of the Rheumatology Research Foundation and a former member of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).  He received a BS degree from the University of Notre Dame, and an MD degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.  After serving as a Medicine Resident and Chief Medical Resident at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, he completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at UAB, where he also obtained a PhD degree in Microbiology/Immunology. From 2008 to 2020, he was Director of the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Dr. Bridges has been named to Best Doctors in America, Castle-Connolly Top Doctors, and to the 2023 New York Super Doctors list. He has received the UAB Department of Medicine's Max Cooper Award for Research Excellence and the UAB School of Public Health's Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award. He is former Co-Editor of Arthritis & Rheumatology and past Chair of the NIH Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Study Section.  His research focus is rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility, autoantibodies, and biomarkers of treatment response. He has authored more than 185 manuscripts, many book chapters, and served as editor of three books.  During This Episode We Discuss: What are Rheumatological diseases? What differentiates sore joints from Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis? How do we differentiate , diagnose and treat these diseases? What are some of the newer therapies?  When should you see a physician about your aches and pains in your joints?  When should you see a Rheumatologist? What are some of the other major Rheumatological diseases?  What should we know about Lupus, Psoriatic arthritis, and Gout.  

Channel your inner neuro critical care specialist in this episode wherein Dr. Grover teaches us how to manage neurologic emergencies commonly seen in the ICU. Author: Dr. Mari-Elena Pino, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Guest speaker: Dr. Prashant Grover, Pulmonary Critical Care, St. Francis Hospital Editor: Dr. Robert Harmon, Chief Medical Resident, UCONN

In this podcast episode, Dr. Ian Storch, a gastroenterologist and practitioner of osteopathic medicine, discusses the history and philosophy of osteopathy. He explains that osteopathy originated in the late 1800s as a response to the limitations of modern medicine at the time. Founder A.T. Still developed manual therapies to treat somatic dysfunctions and emphasized the importance of treating the mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Storch also mentions that while MDs and DOs have similar practices today, the main differences lie in philosophy, which are gradually converging. Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:04:06] Osteopathic medicine's founding principles.  [00:07:08] Women in osteopathic medicine.  [00:09:55] OMM explained in detail.  [00:14:27] Evidence for manipulative therapy.  [00:16:11] Visceral complaints in gastroenterology.  [00:19:22] Osteopathic medicine and allopathic medicine merging.  [00:26:53] Osteopathic museum and artifacts.  [00:27:28] Osteopathic school in Kirksville Bio/links! Dr. Ian Storch was born and raised on Long Island.  He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in English from Binghamton University and subsequently completed his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Storch did his Internal Medicine training at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and served for one year as Chief Medical Resident. In 2006, Dr. Storch completed his sub-specialty training in Gastroenterology at the  University of Miami, one of the top clinical training programs in the country. During fellowship, Dr Storch obtained special training in Endoscopic Ultrasound and Hepatology at the world renowned Schiff Institute.  ​Dr. Storch is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hoftrsa and NYIT-COM ​Dr. Storch is active on the boards of the CHS-IPO (Catholic Health Physicians Organization) and the PRIMA Insurance company. Learn about the DO or Do Not Podcast here. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Understanding right heart catheterizations got you down? In this episode, Dr. Parikh takes us on a deep dive of pulmonary hypertension, giving you the tools to crush your next CCU, ICU and pulm rotations. Author: Dr. Mari-Elena Pino, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Guest speaker: Dr. Raj Parikh, Pulmonary Critical Care, Hartford Hospital Editor: Dr. Robert Harmon, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN.

#263 In this mind-blowing episode, Guy welcomed Dr. Todd Ovokaitys back to the podcast. Dr. Todd discussed his specialization in stem cell therapy and how he uses light and sound to guide the stem cells within the body. They also delve into the topic of Kundalini, with Dr. Todd sharing his personal experience and its impact on his work. According to Dr. Todd, rejuvenating the body allows individuals to reset their biological clock and gain an additional three years for personal development. These extra years can be dedicated to various practices like diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, meditation, yoga, martial arts, and manifestation techniques. This extended time provides an opportunity to delve deeper into these practices and explore different modalities and disciplines.  Dr. Todd also highlighted the synchronicity and serendipity that often occur when individuals are ready to learn and grow. He stressed the significance of being open to new knowledge and the guidance of inspired teachers and masters who appear when the student is prepared. By continuously exploring and expanding their potential, individuals can evolve and become ageless.  Overall, this episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of rejuvenating the body and exploring one's potential. By reversing the aging process, individuals can create more time for personal growth and continuously push the boundaries of their capabilities.This episode is packed with incredible insights that you won't want to miss. Check it out and share with others who would benefit from this information. About Dr. Todd: Dr. Todd Ovokaitys M.D did his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.  After 2 years hee was accepted to an accelerated medical training program at Johns Hopkins University Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. During this time Dr. Todd also studied voice and classical guitar at the Peabody Institute. He received both BA and MD degrees from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Todd's subsequent training included an Internship and Residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was invited to be a Chief Medical Resident in the Georgetown University system, responsible for the teaching program of medical students, interns, and residents. While at Georgetown, Dr. Todd experienced a deep insight into an elegant method for matching the vibrational states of biological molecules to neutralize toxins and enhance human biochemical functions. He ultimately co-developed a fundamentally new laser electromagnetic resonance technology called QiLaser. Dr. Ovokaitys's Qi laser technology platform also has the potential to stimulate the cellular regeneration pathways by direct application to the body. The range of modalities also includes the state of the art of stem cell therapies, particularly amplified umbilical cord blood stem cells as well as autologous stem cells derived from the person being treated that are then concentrated and delivered back to the person from whom they were derived. Dr Todd also leads Gematria, a nutritional research and development firm. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - The Mind-Blowing Potential of Stem Cell Therapy with Light & Sound (05:51) - Stem cell explanation. (09:30) - Teratomas and ethical implications. (15:09) - Stem cell therapy delivery.  (19:54) - VSELs: Extraordinary Stem Cells. (27:58) - Stem cell regeneration and rejuvenation. (30:13) - The Horvath clock.  (38:07) - Kundalini and rainbow spectrum.  (41:20) - DNA as information encyclopedia.  (45:26) - DNA as a geometric structure.  (51:24) - Exploring human potential.  (57:24) - Pineal tones and performance. (01:01:12) - Metabolic ways to turn back the clock. Dr Todd Ovokaitys' Website:drtoddo.com Todd's Book:drtoddo.com/growing-younger-book The Victory Song:drtoddovokaitys.com/tones-w-lyrics The Book of Knowledge:Info@gematria.com     About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Develop your bartending skills in the ICU by learning how to create the ideal sedation cocktail. We sat down with Dr. Grover, one of the program's favorite educators, to discuss how to achieve RASS goals and more. Author: Dr. Siddharth Venkat Ramanan, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Host: Dr. Ritika Kompella, Internal Medicine PGY-3, UCONN Guest speaker: Dr. Prashant Grover, Pulmonary Critical Care, St. Francis Hospital Editor: Dr. Robert Harmon, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. ————————————————————-

Host/Editor: Dr. Robert Harmon, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. With this episode we will wrap up the ambulatory series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Huge shoutout to Alla Turshudzhyan for all of the work that she put into the podcast over the last year. We are very excited for her as she moves on to the next phase of her career! For my inaugural episode, we will be discussing medical abortion. There are two medications that are approved by the FDA for medical abortion; mifepristone and misoprostol. Most commonly these are administered as part of a combined regimen in which misoprostol is administered 24-28 hours after mifepristone. It is important to know that patients can resume any form of contraception after medical abortion and fertility is not effected by past medical abortion! Patients are eligible for medical abortion up until 70 days of gestation, which is determined by the patient's first day of their last menstrual cycle. Ultrasound is not required unless gestational age is not able to be determined, the patient is at high risk for ectopic pregnancy or has clinical signs of an ectopic pregnancy. I look forward to putting out some exciting content this year! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Understanding the difference between palliative care and hospice is crucial. Many patients and their families equate palliative care with end-of-life care. Palliative care focuses on symptom management and unlike hospice, it is provided based on patient's needs, not based on prognosis. Palliative care is frequently done along with a curative therapy. In contrast with palliative care, hospice is a highly regulated Medicare benefit that is prognosis dependent and only applies to patients with survival prognosis of less than six months. Primary care providers can refer directly to hospice and can even function as a medical director on the case if they choose to do so. Lastly, keep an eye out for caregiver burn out and refer families to hospice or palliative care social worker for local resources available. Thank you for listening.

Research has shown that a key indicator of whether a physician works in a rural healthcare setting is the location of their residency. While these opportunities can be scarce in rural facilities, one physician is working to expand physician residency opportunities in rural areas. This week we're talking to Dr. Jack Michel, Strategic Advisor at RuralGME. “We want to expand these opportunities because it's such an incredible opportunity for people to be able to work on their skills, while not incurring huge debt and serving the public.” -Dr. Jack Michel Dr. Jack Michel is a physician specializing in Internal Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Miami in 1984, earning Summa Cum Laude. He received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1993. He served as Chief Medical Resident at the VA Medical Center for the University of Miami in 1994. His determination in having a successful impact on the community led him to acquire Larkin Community Hospital in 1998. In 2011, Larkin Community Hospital instituted its first Graduate Medical Education programs and has now grown to offer residencies in 30 different specialties and is the sixth largest Statutory Teaching Hospital in Florida (by the number of physicians in training) and the fourth largest by specialties in supply/demand deficit in Florida.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Let's talk about how to work up anorectal disease in the ambulatory setting. As primary care physicians, we have a unique opportunity to be the first ones to recognize anorectal pathology and start appropriate and timely work up. Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Working up shoulder pain can be deceivingly simple - you have to consider traumatic vs non-traumatic, extrinsic vs intrinsic shoulder pathology, and glenohumeral vs extra-glenohumeral pathology. Further diagnostic imaging should be guided by history, physical exam, and special tests. Consider ordering an US if your facility offers one as its diagnostic value is similar to MRI when assessing muscles and tendons around the shoulder. Make sure to refer your younger patients with acute rotator cuff tears for a surgical evaluation within 8 weeks of the symptom onset. Partial rotator cuff tears, complete tears under 1 cm or chronic degenerative tears should be managed conservatively while complete tears over 1 cm should be referred to orthopedic surgery for management. Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Urinary incontinence is extremely common and is an underreported condition because of embarrassment associated with its symptoms and lack of knowledge about treatment options. There are many risk factors for urinary incontinence and some of them are modifiable, so it is crucial that we educate our patients about them. The main types of urinary incontinence are stress, urgency, and overflow incontinence. Patient with a combination of stress and urgency incontinence are described as having mixed urinary incontinence. When evaluating a patient with urinary incontinence, make sure to screen for other treatable causes such as vaginal atrophy, urinary tract infection; as well as reversible causes such as alcohol use, excessive caffeine intake, and severe constipation. Ask your patient to keep a voiding diary to help you better understand their voiding patterns. Bladder stress test can help you diagnose stress incontinence and post void residual can help you diagnose overflow incontinence. Urodynamic testing is reserved for cases with diagnostic uncertainty. Lastly, refer to urology when clinically indicated. Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Let's follow the White Rabbit down to the Wonderland that is DSM-5 and review criteria for personality disorders together! Music for this episode is by Aleksey Chistilin and the opening quote is from Alice in Wonderland (the movie). Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Majority of peripheral disease (PAD) cases are asymptomatic with only about 25% of patients presenting with claudication, rest pain, gangrene, and limb ulcerations. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a first-line diagnostic test. ABI of less than 0.9 is consistent with PAD. ABI greater than 1.3 is a sign of noncompressible calcified vessels. If patient's story and exam are highly concerning for PAD, but ABI is normal, consider post-exercise ABI or a toe-brachial index. Use duplex US to help you identify location and severity of PAD. More advanced imaging may be warranted if non-invasive modalities are non-diagnostic or if patient needs an intervention. For symptomatic PAD patients, it is reasonable to consider clopidogrel over aspirin or low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin (while keeping in mind that rivaroxaban + ASA carries an increased risk of bleeding when compared to ASA alone). Antiplatelet therapy use in asymptomatic PAD is not routinely recommended. Treat claudication with supervised exercise program, followed by cilostazol or naftidrofuryl. If your patient progressed to the point that their symptoms are constant, disabling, and no longer responsive to lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy, revascularization may be indicated. There are two options for revascularization – percutaneous and surgical. Most cases can be done percutaneously. Surgery is reserved for patient with long segment stenosis, multifocal stenosis, eccentric, calcified stenosis, or long segment occlusions. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. PCOS is a complex condition and is quite common. It's presenting symptoms are ovulatory and menstrual irregularity, subfertility or infertility, clinical hyperandrogenism, metabolic dysfunction, and/or polycystic ovaries. Since the condition was first described in 1935, a lot has changed in our understanding of the pathophysiology. Diagnosis of PCOS can be made by Rotterdam Criteria. More specifically, two out of three of the following criteria have to be met – 1) oligomenorrhea and/or anovulation, 2) clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, 3) polycystic ovaries on TVUS. Important take away here is you don't have to visualize polycystic ovaries to make the diagnosis. We no longer use LH:FSH ratio in working up PCOS. If patient has hyperandrogenic features, you can order a total testosterone. In cases where patient has virilization and severely elevated testosterone, other causes need to be investigated. If your patient also has oligomenorrhea, you should add an early morning 17-hydroxyprogesterone to rule out nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Measurements of DHEA or free testosterone are not routinely recommended. You can consider adding hCG, TSH, FSH to your lab work. Treatment options will vary based on whether or not the patient is pursuing pregnancy. If pregnancy is not desired, COC should be prescribed for menstrual dysfunction, endometrial protection, and contraception. Metformin can be added if patient has glucose intolerance. Spironolactone or other antiandrogen medications can be added for androgen excess manifestations if COC are not enough. Weigh loss is another key component of PCOS treatment. Pay close attention to signs of depression or anxiety in your patients with PCOS. If your patients desire pregnancy, there are ovulation induction medications that can be tried first followed by laparoscopic surgery or exogenous gonadotropins. If all those steps fail, patients should be referred to IVF for further options. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Kidney stones are common and majority of the stones are made up of calcium oxalate, followed by calcium phosphate, uric acid, cystine, and struvite stones. The recurrence rate of kidney stones is quite high, but there are a lot of modifiable risk factors that are crucial we educate our patients about. Some of the modifiable risk factors include decreased fluid intake, low calcium diets, increased oxalate and Vitamin C ingestion, diets low in potassium, high dietary sodium, high dietary non-diary animal protein. When managing a case of kidney stones, it is important to assess patient's discomfort level and escalate pain management as needed starting with NSAIDs. Indications for inpatient admission are poor pain control, inability to tolerate PO, or fever. Stones that are 5-10mm may need an alpha blocker, CCB, or a PDE5 inhibitor to facilitate passage. If stone does not pass after 4 weeks or if stone is more than 10mm, urology consult is indicated. CT abdomen remains the modality of choice for initial image, unless your patient is pregnant. Follow up imaging to confirm stone passage can be done with digital tomosynthesis coupled with an US. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.  

Dr. Tro is a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician. Dr. Tro received his medical degree from Touro Medical College and completed his Internal Medicine Residency in the Yale New Haven Health System at Greenwich Hospital, serving as Chief Medical Resident during his time there.   Dr. Tro has also published research on the topics of Achalasia, Binge Eating Disorder, Food Addiction, and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia. He has worked on several clinical research projects, including a study that demonstrated the statistically significant impact of a novel hospital-based safety initiative, a systemic review comparing treatment options for neuropathic pain, a clinical trial that established a relationship between post-exercise ABI and a positive nuclear stress test.   Dr. Tro's therapeutic focus includes diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and PCOS. Dr. Tro's approach begins with intensive lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, improved sleep hygiene, as well as stress management, and mental health.   Dr. Tro has extensive training in point-of-care ultrasound. He has achieved board certification in both Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine.   In this Episode: Tro's personal story: Addiction, Eating Disorders, Obesity Separating dogma from personal needs and recovery His program, results, effectiveness Addiction screening GLP Medications Low Carb MD podcast The future of bariatric medicine Signature Question   Follow Dr. Tro: Website: https://doctortro.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DoctorTro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTroKalayjian ANNOUNCEMENT: You Are Not What You Weigh: Getting over the Scale LIVE Workshop brought to you by Bethany Mazereeuw. Bethany uses her Master of Social Work to coach you through to a recovery plan that works for you. She offers high challenge, accountability, authenticity, and lots of grace on this road to recovery. This workshop is for you if: ·        you suspect you might be giving too much 'weight' to your weight; ·        if you have ever allowed the scale to have power over your mood, day, actions, confidence; ·        if you are tired of giving too much thought or priority to your weight; ·        or if you just want to know more about the BMI, weight and health, weight stigma, weight bias, and what weight loss does to us physically and mentally. Over 4 pre-recorded video sessions, Bethany dives deep into the research and her own personal story making this a very practical exploration of the concept of body weight as a measure. The homework after each video is designed to help you get the most out of this workshop. Bethany has also provided a list of resources (books, podcasts, Instagram accounts, meditations, etc.) to help you explore concepts from the workshop even further. You can also join in weekly live group sessions to share what you're learning and ask questions on: Wednesday, April 05 @2pm EDT / 7pm UK Wednesday, April 12 @2pm EDT / 7pm UK Wednesday, April 19 @2pm EDT / 7pm UK Wednesday, April 26 @2pm EDT / 7pm UK Sessions will be recorded, and a replay will be made available to you. REGISTER HERE: https://www.sweetsobriety.ca/courses/you-are-not-what-you-weigh-live-workshop   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Functional bowel disorders are common. They are still poorly understood and remain a highly stigmatized condition. Establishing a trusting relationship with your patient can help set realistic expectations from the start and work towards symptom control to improve quality of life. Multidisciplinary approach is recommended with treating functional bowel disorders, such as exercise, psyllium, low FODMAP diet, psychological therapies, and pharmacotherapy that is tailored to patients symptoms.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Ann LaCasce, MD, is the Director of the Dana-Farber/Mass General Brigham Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. LaCasce completed her medical school from Tufts University and residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital where she later served as Chief Medical Resident, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is a nationally renowned lymphoma specialist, chairs the steering committee for Women in Lymphoma and is currently serving as Chair-elect of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.   “You're never going to find one person who can provide all the mentorship. Break it down into people who can provide various expertise.” Tune into a conversation with nationally renowned lymphoma expert, Dr. Ann LaCasce, on her own journey and the impact a community of mentors can have. Leading one of the largest fellowship programs in the country, she helps her fellows build and leverage a mentorship mosaic to address pivotal conversations and foster effective mentoring relationships. “Get a bunch of people to think together about your career. It's really amazing.”   Pearls of Wisdom:   1. We should use our time wisely while getting to know the patient. How can we achieve that? As Dr. LaCasce suggests, by combining our review of systems as we're doing the physical exam, spending that extra minute to get to know the patient, because, ultimately, we are best positioned to deliver the care our patients deserve when we really know them. 2. We should use mentorship wisely by engaging with not just one but a group of mentors on pivotal conversations that can really change the trajectory of our careers. The first step should be to build a mentorship mosaic of professionals who can be our sounding board. 3. How do we start exploring the decisive question of, "Who am I?" It starts with being honest with ourselves, wherein lies the ability to recognize our strengths and goals without fitting into a predefined supposition. This will help us pave the way forward in our lives and careers.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. There are two major categories of hearing loss – conductive and sensorineural. By far, the most common is presbycusis, which is an age related sensorineural hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by viral infection, medications, barotrauma, loud noise, as well as some autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren or Cogan syndromes. Timely steroid therapy is crucial and should be initiated within 2 weeks, ideally, but can be given up to 8 weeks from the symptom onset. Valacyclovir can be a consideration but only in patients who present within 48 hour from symptom onset. Over the counter hearing aids have become a promising alternative to prescription hearing aids, but the data on their efficacy is limited. Lastly, auditory rehabilitation should be considered in any patients with hearing loss. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Let's talk about diarrhea, more specifically acute diarrhea. When approaching acute diarrhea, it is helpful to break down each case into infectious vs. non-infectious and inflammatory vs. non-inflammatory. Work up is usually escalated to match the severity of presentation. Stool studies are reserved for severe cases and should be collected prior to initiation of empiric antibiotics. For mild to moderate cases of acute diarrhea, oral rehydration remains the cornerstone therapy. Make sure to educate patients on free water consumption and on how to prepare oral rehydration therapy at home to avoid worsening of symptoms. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley's Pasture-Raised Pork Sticks.  My favorite meat stick so far. Make sure to support this podcast and head over to Paleovalley.com/NwJ and use code NWJ to get 15% off your first order._____I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Tro Kalayjian. We talk about food addiction, obesity and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Tro is a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician. Dr. Tro received his medical degree from Touro Medical College and completed his Internal Medicine Residency in the Yale New Haven Health System at Greenwich Hospital, serving as Chief Medical Resident during his time there.Dr. Tro's therapeutic focus includes diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome and PCOS. Dr. Tro's approach begins with intensive lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, improved sleep hygiene, as well as stress management, and mental health. Dr Tro is co-host of the popular LowCarbMD podcast. We discuss the following:All about Dr. TroDr. Tro's telemedicine insurancePlant-based diet experienceFood addictionHow to educate people with the right dietNutrition and. behaviorObesity and diabetesCarnivore as a toolSupplementsCholesterol on a carnivore dietOther levers for healingHow to afford keto foods and meatsTips for healing and better healthWhere to find Dr. Tro_____RESOURCESWebsite: https://doctortro.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorTro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTroKalayjian Dr. Tro App: https://doctortro.com/community/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ ____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER_____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Majority of skin and soft tissue infections are caused by MRSA, MSSA, group A strep or other beta-hemolytic strep. Some of these infections are more likely to present with abscess formation, while others are unlikely to be purulent. Let's talk about typical presentations for skin infections and their management. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. While breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis, only about 5-15% of breast masses that are biopsied result in diagnosis of cancer. This means that 85-95% of all breast masses that are biopsied are benign. Diagnosing breast mass can be tricky, so let's discuss what diagnostic tools we have and how to use them. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Let's discuss proposed pathophysiology of Bell's palsy, its differential diagnosis, and options for therapy. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. What is monkeypox? Let's talk about its diagnosis, treatments available and options to prevent transmission. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Adults need vaccines too! Let's discuss vaccination schedules, what to do if vaccination series is incomplete, contraindications and precautions for each of the vaccine types. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Host/Editor: Dr. Alla Turshudzhyan, Chief Medical Resident at UCONN. Let's discuss PTSD, its diagnostic criteria and management options. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening.

Welcome to Ruby's Happy Place! We're talking healthy food today — especially fiber! Because #EverybodyLovesAGoodPoop. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (hereafter "Dr. B") is a clinician, researcher, author, gut health expert, and Ruby and Anne's guest for episode 22. If you're operating under the belief that fibrous foods taste about as good as the paper Dr. B's books are written on, listen on. There's so much good here, in information AND flavor. Gut health is more critical than most of us know — sure, it affects our weight and muscle mass, but it can also impact our mood, energy levels, even our fertility. Finding the right diet can help us feel like ourselves again, says Dr. B, and when he found the right nutrition for him, he knew he had to share his journey with his patients.  Will Bulsiewicz is a board certified gastroenterologist. He graduated from medical school at Georgetown School of Medicine and was Chief Medical Resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Northwestern University and a Certificate in Nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. B has won multiple awards and distinctions for his work as a clinician and researcher. His goal as a gut health doc is to be a trusted, research-based source helping people to create positive change in their lives. At the core of his philosophy is what he calls “lifestyle medicine,” which uses food, exercise, and other lifestyle factors to optimize your gut and get you back in control of your health.   When he is not working as a full-time gastroenterologist, Dr. B is writing and is twice now a New York Times bestselling author, first with Fiber Fueled and as of May 2022, with The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. You can find more about Dr. B's approach, his books, and his 2023 Masterclass on his website ThePlantFedGut.com or on social @TheGutHealthMD And of course, you can find out more about your hosts, Ruby and Anne, at https://thewholepineapple.com/.

In this encore presentation, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are speaking with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D., about alcohol addiction, liver transplants, and Dr. Galati's passion for helping his patients find healing and recovery.  A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders.  He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George's University School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine. He traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, to perform his gastroenterology and hepatology transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Galati and his family came to Houston and the Texas Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Galati is a national and international speaker and founder of Your Health First Education, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide education and support to the public, raising awareness about liver disease, obesity, alcohol abuse, nutrition, disease screening, and early intervention.  Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio's 740 am KTRH. When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a board member of the Entrepreneur's Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world. In this episode, Dr. Powers, Julie, and Dr. Galati explore the stigma(s) behind alcoholism and why ethicists believe there is no difference between healing various illnesses. Dr. Galati also shares with us the importance of eating healthy foods that fuel our bodies.  Topics Discussed: Why believing in yourself is essential to achieving your goals Balancing both physical and emotional healing within addiction  Ethics around treating patients with various health issues The stigma around alcoholism and liver transplants Recognizing food as fuel for the body  Connect with Dr. Joe Galati: Website: https://drjoegalati.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati  Learn More About Dr. Galati's Work: Eating Yourself Sick (book) https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525385765&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+yourself+sick  Liver Specialists of Texas https://www.texasliver.com  Entrepreneurs' Organization https://hub.eonetwork.org  Connect with Positive Recovery Centers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg  Contact Positive Recovery Centers: If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.   Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   --- About Positive Recovery MD Podcast: The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.   This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.   To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery  to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.   Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

Today I am speaking with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys. We discuss all things stem cells, from what stem cells are to the different types of stem cells, how the procedure works, and all of the potential benefits. Learn more about Dr. Todd here: https://drtoddo.com About Dr. Todd Dr. Todd did his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. After 2 years he was at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA (out of 4.0). He was one of 26 students in America accepted to an accelerated medical training program at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. In the course of this work, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at this institution. During this time Dr. Todd also studied voice and classical guitar at the Peabody Institute. He received both BA and MD degrees from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Todd's subsequent training included an Internship and Residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was invited to be a Chief Medical Resident in the Georgetown University system, responsible for the teaching program of medical students, interns, and residents. This honorary position was followed by the completion of a two-year Fellowship in Pulmonary and Intensive Care Medicine, also at Georgetown University Hospital. While at Georgetown, Dr. Todd experienced a deep insight into an elegant method for matching the vibrational states of biological molecules to neutralize toxins and enhance human biochemical functions. Pursuing this insight, he moved to Southern California and constructed a platform with the assistance of Scottish physicist Scott Strachan. This colleague had won the Enterprise Scotland Award from Prince Charles for laser measurement devices. Scott Strachan also contributed to the creation of real time ultrasound, the technology that uses sound waves to view internal organs with precision. Since 2005, Dr. Ovokaitys has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Louisiana State University. This appointment has been for developing research into metabolic mechanisms for improving the condition of persons with HIV infection. Dr. Ovokaitys is also a high level consultant for anti-aging and regeneration medicine. His realm of expertise includes the best of conventional and complementary, metabolic and nutritional medicine.

Dr. Seymour Huberfeld is a graduate of Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and was Chief Medical Resident from 1991-1992. This was followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at LIJ. Dr. Huberfeld has a particular focus on sleep disorders and has promoted the use of home sleep testing to facilitate the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Huberfeld, his wife Lori, and their children live in Lawrence, New York and are active members of their local synagogue organizations. Dr. Huberfeld maintains an active role in the education of medical students and is an active member of the teaching faculty of the Zucker Hofstra Medical School. He is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators at the Zucker/Hofstra School of Medicine. Dr. Huberfeld is dedicated to the highest ethical standards in medicine and to providing an uncompromising level of care to all of his patients. Mission Statement: To provide the best of academic oriented medicine in a patient friendly environment.

Did you know that a staggering 80 percent of the U.S. population has either low or moderate cardiovascular health? That means just one in five people have a heart that's in excellent shape, according to a new study by the American Heart Association. While these numbers are cause for concern, our guest this week is an Interventional Cardiologist and is here to tell you what you need to do to keep a healthy heart. In this episode, we welcomed Dr. Christopher Davis to the show. Dr. Davis practices Cardiology and Functional Medicine at Manatee Cardiovascular Wellness Institute and Reveal Vitality, where he is the founder and CEO. In his practice he incorporates nutrition, hormone balance, fitness, and permanent weight control. His board certifications are in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. Other specialties of practice include nutrition, fitness, and functional medicine. Dr. Davis has always been passionate about providing top-notch care and compassion to his clients. His achievements and training are a reflection of his pursuit of excellence in the treatment of chronic illnesses and performance enhancement. Dr. Davis trained at the prestigious Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital for his Internal Medicine residency. During his training, he was recognized and honored for his incredible talent and commitment to patient care by being bestowed the honor of Chief Medical Resident at Johns Hopkins/Sinai University. Dr. Davis continued his training in cardiology and interventional cardiology with fellowships at the renowned University of Virginia. He then pursued training in Functional Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, and Regenerative Medicine to truly help his patients thrive and achieve reversal of disease and optimal vitality. This approach has earned Dr. Davis an outstanding reputation in the medical community and with his patients. Dr. Davis breaks down heart health and the need for a healthy lifestyle in a way that is both approachable and applicable to every day living. Learn all about it in this week's new episode.