Podcasts about Infection

LIVE from ILADS: Tick Boot Camp sits down with Dr. Somer DelSignore, DNP, BC-PNP, founder of Hudson Valley Integrative Health in Beacon, New York, for a wide-ranging conversation about pediatric Lyme disease, congenital tick-borne infections, autism spectrum symptoms, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, developmental delays, behavioral changes, and the importance of investigating potential biological contributors to neuroimmune dysfunction. Dr. DelSignore practices integrative pediatrics with a focus on children experiencing complex chronic illness and neuroimmune symptoms. Rather than stopping at a behavioral or developmental diagnosis, she describes a root-cause approach that asks a deeper question: What biological processes could be contributing to this child's symptoms? The conversation explores some challenging and evolving areas of medicine, including possible relationships among infections, inflammation, immune dysfunction, neurological development, and behavioral symptoms. Dr. DelSignore shares observations from her clinical practice and argues for more comprehensive biomedical evaluation of children with complex or atypical presentations. This interview was recorded live at the ILADS conference, so you may hear some of the energy and background activity of the event throughout the conversation. Looking Beyond a Pediatric Diagnosis Dr. DelSignore describes treating children who don't always fit neatly into one diagnostic category. Some arrive with: Autism spectrum diagnoses or symptoms Developmental delays Behavioral changes Cognitive difficulties Motor delays Speech and language delays PANS/PANDAS Autoimmune or neuroimmune symptoms Suspected congenital Lyme disease Other tick-borne infections A pattern she says sometimes catches parents' attention is an unexpected improvement when a child receives treatment for an unrelated infection. Parents may report that their child temporarily gains language, motor, behavioral, or other skills while taking an antibiotic, only to regress after treatment ends. For Dr. DelSignore, observations like these are clues that warrant further investigation rather than immediate conclusions. Root-Cause Medicine for Children Dr. DelSignore describes her work as a form of detective work. A diagnosis describes what clinicians are observing, but she wants to investigate why those symptoms are occurring. When a child presents with neurological, developmental, behavioral, or immune dysfunction, she evaluates possible contributors and works backward from the symptoms. That may involve extensive history-taking, laboratory evaluation, the child's medical history, environmental factors, immune function, infections, inflammation, genetics, and sometimes the parents' medical histories. Once potential contributors are identified, her goal is not only to address them but also to support the immune and neurological systems as the child progresses. Learn more about Dr. Somer DelSignore and Hudson Valley Integrative Health. Congenital Lyme & Tick-Borne Infections One of the most important subjects in this conversation is congenital or maternal-fetal transmission of tick-borne infections. Dr. DelSignore discusses evaluating both children and their parents when the child's presentation suggests that infection or immune dysfunction could have begun during pregnancy or early development. She specifically discusses Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia — the pathogens Tick Boot Camp often refers to as the Three B's — in the context of her clinical work. Dr. DelSignore also discusses another possibility: even when direct transmission isn't established in an individual case, maternal infection and inflammation during pregnancy could potentially influence fetal immune or neurological development. These are complex and evolving areas of research, and determining what occurred in an individual child requires careful clinical evaluation rather than assuming that every developmental or neuroimmune condition has an infectious cause. Why Family History Matters With very young patients, Dr. DelSignore says the parents' history can become especially important. She asks mothers questions such as: Were you exposed to ticks? Did you experience unexplained symptoms before or during pregnancy? Did you have unusual illnesses earlier in life? Did you struggle with immune dysfunction? Do you have autoimmune conditions? Were there infections or inflammatory problems during pregnancy? For an infant who cannot describe symptoms, family history may provide clues that aren't available from the child alone. Dr. DelSignore combines that history with clinical presentation and diagnostic testing when deciding what warrants further investigation. What Might Lyme Disease Look Like in a Young Child? Young children present a unique diagnostic challenge. They cannot necessarily explain that they are exhausted, experiencing pain, having temperature changes, or feeling neurologically different. Dr. DelSignore describes seeing infants with findings such as hypotonia — unusually low muscle tone — along with feeding and sleeping difficulties that extend beyond what would ordinarily be expected. As children grow, additional clues may emerge. Clinicians and parents can begin evaluating whether a child is: Sitting appropriately Crawling Developing speech Gaining words Building sentences Developing motor skills Interacting socially Meeting expected developmental milestones Dr. DelSignore emphasizes that none of these signs by themselves diagnose Lyme disease or another tick-borne infection. Instead, they may be reasons to investigate further when considered alongside medical history, exposures, physical findings, and other symptoms. Behavioral Symptoms in Toddlers & Children In toddlers and older children with tick-borne illness, Dr. DelSignore says the presentation can become heavily neurological or behavioral. She discusses symptoms including: Irritability Impulsivity Poor sleep Delayed speech Social difficulties Auditory sensitivity Visual sensitivity Anxiety Depression OCD-like behaviors Rage Fatigue Sweating Temperature dysregulation The difficulty is obvious: many of these symptoms overlap with other pediatric neurological, developmental, psychiatric, and medical conditions. A nonverbal child also may not be able to report fatigue, pain, headaches, sensory changes, or other physical symptoms. That overlap is one reason Dr. DelSignore argues against trying to identify tick-borne illness from behavior alone. Autism, Lyme Disease & an Important Distinction A substantial portion of this conversation explores autism and possible biological contributors to autism-spectrum presentations. This requires an important distinction. Autism is not synonymous with Lyme disease, and an autism diagnosis by itself does not establish the presence of a tick-borne infection. Dr. DelSignore's position is that some children diagnosed with autism or presenting with autism-like symptoms may also have infections, inflammation, autoimmune processes, or other biomedical issues that deserve investigation. She describes autism as a syndrome diagnosed from patterns of behavior and development rather than through a single definitive laboratory test. From her root-cause perspective, she therefore asks what potentially modifiable biological factors might coexist with or contribute to an individual child's presentation. This distinction is especially important because the scientific questions surrounding infection, immune activation, neurodevelopment, and autism remain complex and actively studied. Can Treating an Infection Change Developmental Symptoms? Dr. DelSignore shares clinical experiences in which she says children experienced substantial developmental and behavioral improvement after underlying infections and immune dysfunction were addressed. She discusses one case involving a nonverbal child with significant autism-spectrum symptoms whom she says tested positive for Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia in the context of suspected maternal transmission. Following treatment, she reports that the child progressed dramatically and was functioning much more typically by school age. This is a clinical case described by Dr. DelSignore, not evidence that tick-borne infections explain autism broadly or that antimicrobial treatment is an established autism treatment. What it illustrates is the central argument she makes throughout this episode: When a child's presentation is unusual or complex, clinicians should remain curious about potentially treatable medical contributors. The Neuroimmune Connection Dr. DelSignore encourages clinicians to think about some pediatric presentations through a neuroimmune lens. The nervous system and immune system don't operate independently. Infection can trigger immune activity and inflammation, and immune dysfunction can have neurological consequences. Dr. DelSignore discusses evaluating children for both infections and evidence of autoimmune activity when clinically appropriate. Rather than attempting to draw a clean line between a behavioral diagnosis and an infectious diagnosis, she looks at the entire clinical picture and asks what combination of processes could be affecting that individual child. PANS/PANDAS & Autoimmune Encephalopathy This same framework is relevant to Dr. DelSignore's work with PANS, PANDAS, and autoimmune encephalopathy. Children with these conditions can experience dramatic neuropsychiatric or behavioral changes associated with immune activation. Dr. DelSignore's clinical focus includes identifying possible infectious and inflammatory triggers and then addressing both the trigger and the downstream immune or neurological dysfunction. Her work therefore overlaps infectious disease, immunology, neurology, psychiatry, and developmental pediatrics rather than remaining confined to a single specialty. ILADS identifies Dr. DelSignore's areas of focus as neuroimmunology, autism spectrum disorder, PANS/PANDAS, and chronic/congenital Lyme disease. Why Comprehensive Evaluation Matters One of Dr. DelSignore's strongest messages is that children with complex developmental or behavioral presentations deserve a thorough medical evaluation. She says older children often reach her practice after seeing numerous providers while their symptoms have been characterized primarily as behavioral or psychiatric. By the time they arrive, some families have spent years searching for explanations. Dr. DelSignore advocates looking more broadly at potential contributors, including infection, immune dysfunction, inflammation, environmental exposures, genetics, nutrition, and other biological factors when clinically indicated. The goal isn't to assume every child has Lyme disease. It's to ask enough questions before deciding that nothing else is contributing to the child's symptoms. Psychiatric Symptoms Can Have Medical Contributors The conversation also examines the relationship between physical health and psychiatric symptoms. Dr. DelSignore describes situations in which she believes infection-driven immune activation and neuroinflammation may contribute to anxiety, depression, irritability, OCD-like behaviors, rage, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. She argues for investigating potential biological contributors rather than automatically treating every behavioral presentation as an isolated psychiatric problem. At the same time, the conversation acknowledges that psychiatric medications can be appropriate and important for some patients. The larger message is individualized care: evaluate the whole child and determine what combination of supports that particular patient needs. No Single Cause of Autism Near the end of the interview, the conversation turns to claims about acetaminophen/Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Dr. DelSignore rejects the idea that there is a simple, single explanation for autism. She describes autism as potentially involving many interacting factors and argues that research findings about individual exposures need to be interpreted in context rather than reduced to a headline claiming one substance "causes autism." Her broader point aligns with the philosophy she describes throughout the interview: There is no simple answer for a complex biological system. Instead, she looks for what she describes as a "stacking" of contributing factors that may differ substantially from one child to another. Can Women with Lyme Disease Have Children? The interview closes on a question that creates tremendous fear for many young women diagnosed with Lyme disease: Can I safely have a child? Tick Boot Camp raises the importance of helping women understand congenital Lyme disease, pregnancy, treatment before conception, care during pregnancy, and what parents and clinicians should consider after birth. Dr. DelSignore agrees that these questions deserve much deeper discussion. The existence of congenital transmission concerns should not be interpreted as meaning that someone with Lyme disease cannot have a healthy pregnancy or healthy child. Instead, it reinforces the value of working with knowledgeable healthcare professionals to develop an individualized plan before and during pregnancy. For a deeper Tick Boot Camp conversation with Dr. DelSignore, listen to Pediatric Lyme, Autism Regression, PANS/PANDAS & Root-Cause Healing. About Dr. Somer DelSignore Dr. Somer DelSignore, DNP, BC-PNP is a board-certified pediatric provider and founder of Hudson Valley Integrative Health in Beacon, New York. Her clinical work focuses on complex chronic illness in children, including neuroimmunology, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, autism-spectrum presentations, Lyme disease, and congenital tick-borne illness. She completed graduate and doctoral education at the University of Pennsylvania and SUNY Upstate Medical University and has pursued advanced mentorship and training in integrative medicine, Lyme disease, PANS, and autism. She developed the R.E.S.E.T. Protocol, a root-cause framework for addressing immune dysfunction. Dr. DelSignore is also a member of the ILADS Pediatric Committee. Key Topics in This Episode Pediatric Lyme disease, congenital Lyme disease, Dr. Somer DelSignore, autism and Lyme disease, autism spectrum disorder, PANS, PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, neuroimmune dysfunction, neuroinflammation, Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, Three B's, developmental delays, speech delay, hypotonia, behavioral symptoms, pediatric tick-borne disease, maternal-fetal transmission, congenital tick-borne infections, root-cause medicine, integrative pediatrics, biomedical evaluation, immune dysfunction, psychiatric symptoms, pregnancy and Lyme disease, and pediatric Lyme testing. About This LIVE from ILADS Interview This conversation was recorded in person at the 2025 International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Annual Scientific Conference, From Terrain to Treatment: Advances in Vector-Borne Illness, held October 9–12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Because these interviews were recorded live at the conference, they have a different feel from Tick Boot Camp's traditional long-form virtual and studio conversations — shorter, focused, and surrounded by the activity of one of the world's major gatherings of Lyme and tick-borne disease clinicians, researchers, advocates, and innovators. Dr. DelSignore was also a speaker at the conference, where ILADS highlighted her work in integrative pediatrics and personalized treatment for children. Explore all Tick Boot Camp LIVE from ILADS interviews. More from Tick Boot Camp Watch or listen to Tick Boot Camp's long-form interview with Dr. Somer DelSignore for a deeper exploration of pediatric Lyme disease, congenital infection, autism regression, PANS/PANDAS, and root-cause healing. Hear more conversations with Lyme disease doctors and healthcare professionals, or explore the Tick Boot Camp Podcast for hundreds of patient stories and interviews with doctors, researchers, advocates, and other voices throughout the Lyme disease community. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/tick-boot-camp/2f9253e9-955e-423b-ac71-2ec25d9c29e4

Sam Tallent swings by Steph Infection to talk everything from his newest novel, Brut, to his dreams of donating his body to science. Steph and Sam breakdown what it means to be a "safe man", the psyche of female apex predators, aquatic antics, sobriety, sexual proclivities, clown takeovers, benefits of weight loss, health care accountability, and striking fear into the heart of an audience. Go see Sam on tour and buy his newest novel, Brut, now! Grab your copy of Sam Tallent's gripping new thriller, Brut, available now on Amazon! https://a.co/d/0fnyYWqn SPONSORS: Write your own money story with Monarch. Use code STEPH at https://Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/?hl=en on Instagram.Follow https://www.instagram.com/samtallent/?hl=en on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-4DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-23TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5VANCOUVER - DECEMBER 12CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 29-30SALT LAKE CITY - FEBRUARY 5-6 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:20 - Being A Safe Man 00:04:52 - Lake Culture 00:06:38 - Comedians Behind Closed Doors 00:09:45 - Apex Predator Women 00:14:52 - Aquatic & Animalistic Antics 00:31:34 - Cucks & Cocaine 00:36:12 - Prolific Writer & Startling Stand Up 00:52:34 - Post Weight Loss Inches 00:58:18 - Tests, Scans, & Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics CEO Kelvin Cooper joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant clinical milestone for the company, confirming that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating Nu-3 for the treatment of mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers. Cooper said the initiation of patient dosing marks an important step forward in the development of Nu-3, a topically applied antimicrobial gel that forms part of the company's proprietary Bisphosphocin® platform. The technology is designed to rapidly eliminate microbes directly at the site of infection while addressing one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today—antimicrobial resistance (AMR). According to Cooper, Nu-3 has been developed as a fast-acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment that could provide a targeted alternative to conventional therapies by reducing microbial burden locally without relying on traditional systemic antibiotics. The Phase 2a study is designed to evaluate both the safety and efficacy of Nu-3 while helping determine the optimal dose for future clinical development. The multicenter, single-blinded, dose-finding trial is enrolling adult patients with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who are suffering from mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers, a common and often difficult-to-treat complication of diabetes. Researchers will assess three different concentrations of the Nu-3 gel—2%, 5%, and 10%—to evaluate their ability to reduce infection and improve patient outcomes. The study will examine key endpoints related to safety, infection resolution, and reductions in microbial burden within the ulcer. Cooper noted that diabetic foot infections remain a significant healthcare challenge globally, often leading to prolonged treatment, hospitalization, and, in severe cases, amputation. The company believes Nu-3's localized antimicrobial approach may offer an important new option for patients while helping reduce reliance on conventional antibiotics. Topline results from the Phase 2a study are expected during the first quarter of 2027. If successful, Lakewood-Amedex plans to advance the program into a Phase 2b clinical trial. Cooper said the first patient dosing represents more than just the start of a clinical study—it is an important validation of the company's broader Bisphosphocin® antimicrobial platform and its potential role in addressing infectious diseases in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance. #proactiveinvestors #lakewood-amedex #nasdaq #labt #KelvinCooper #Biotech #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #ClinicalTrials #Phase2 #DiabeticFootUlcers #InfectiousDiseases #DrugDevelopment #Biotechnology #Healthcare #MedicalResearch

Traiter les infections urinaires Les brèves du jour Journée mondiale du cœur: tout savoir sur la crise cardiaque Îles de Brissago 1/3: une oasis subtropicale au cœur des Alpes

Retrouvez les conseils de Hersilia BALDENWECK, conseillère en Aromathérapie certifiée par L'EAA à Sélestat, pour votre bien-être au naturel. L'aromathérapie est le soin de la personne et de l'esprit par les huiles essentielles et les hydrolatsHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Why does one person become critically ill from a virus while another person exposed to the same microbe remains completely healthy? This is the "infection enigma," and Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, has spent his career trying to solve it. A French pediatrician and immunologist, Casanova is the winner of Northwestern University's 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. In this episode, Casanova discusses his paradigm-shifting discoveries and what they reveal about immunity, genetic predisposition and why some people develop life-threatening infections while others do not. 

What if detoxing didn't have to mean restrictive diets, expensive supplements, or complicated cleanses? In this episode of Autoimmune Rehab, we're talking about simple detox strategies that can help support the body's natural detoxification processes without adding more stress to your routine. Dr. Chris Molda  and I discuss what detox really means, common misconceptions about "cleansing," and practical ways to reduce your everyday toxic load while supporting your overall wellness. We'll explore simple changes you can make with food, hydration, your environment, and daily habits—and why a gentler approach may be more sustainable than extreme detox programs. If you're dealing with autoimmune challenges, fatigue, inflammation, or simply want to feel better without following another complicated protocol, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: What "detox" actually means Why extreme cleanses aren't always the answer Simple detox habits you can incorporate into everyday life How food and hydration can support your body Ways to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins Common detox mistakes to avoid How to create a realistic detox routine you can actually maintain Listen now and discover how simple detox strategies can become part of a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Dr. Molda is a licensed chiropractor and has had a functional wellness practice for more than 20 years. In 2021, he got severely sick from black mold, Covid, parasites, Lyme and numerous bacterial Infections.  After 4 years of struggling with his health, he was finally able to fully heal and is now sharing his life-changing protocols with his patients. Get a free 15 minute consultation and learn more about how to do a simple detox for healing at: https://drmolda.com/  Follow my Substack for additional resources, recipes, and more. http://autoimmunerehab.substack.com Autoimmune Wellness Consultation https://tidycal.com/annalaurabrown/autoimmune-wellness-consultation My youtube channel with videos of this podcast and more. https://youtube.com/c/annalaurabrownhealthcoach Autoimmune Healing Journal- Use this journal for tracking, writing down your thoughts and optimizing your autoimmune healing journey. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3T87QVN        

INTRODUCTION:Fever of Unknown Origin, or FUO: We have all had a fever at some point—maybe from seasonal flu or a brief stomach bug—where the body turns up the heat, fights off the bug, and recovers in a couple of days. Fever is a very efficient defense mechanism to fight microorganisms by making your body a hostile environment where they cannot survive. But what happens when a fever lasts for weeks, standard tests come back normal, and usual fever reducing medications do not seem to work?We will talk about the surprising root causes, the latest imaging technology like PET scans, and what to do when a fever refuses to break. Whether you are a medical student, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about how our body's defense mechanisms work, this episode is for you. Let us get into it!Definition of Fever of Unknown Origin.A standard fever is like a smoke alarm going off when you burn toast—you quickly spot the cause, fix it, and the alarm stops. FUO is like an alarm ringing continuously for weeks, but despite searching every room, you cannot find the source of the fire.Clinical Criteria (Classic FUO):1. Temperature >38.3 C measured on multiple occasions.2. Duration of at least 3 weeks.3.Unexplained after 1 week of intensive outpatient or inpatient evaluation (or three outpatient visits).Categories of FUO.1. Classic FUO: The traditional presentation described above.2. Nosocomial (Hospital-Acquired) FUO: Fevers in hospitalized patients without infection upon admission.3. Neutropenic FUO: Fevers in immunocompromised patients (e.g., undergoing chemotherapy) with low white blood cell counts.4. HIV-Associated FUO: Fevers lasting weeks in patients with HIV, often driven by opportunistic infections like Tuberculosis or CMV, that stands for cytomegalovirus. What a mouthful!The Big Four Causes are:Infections (~30–40%): Atypical presentations of common diseases (e.g., hidden abscesses, endocarditis, tuberculosis, or tick-borne illnesses). Our priority will be to determine if this patient is having an infection, unless we get clinical manifestations that would guide us in another direction.Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases (~20–30%): The immune system overreacting and attacking the body's tissues (e.g., Adult-onset Still's disease, Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis, Lupus).Malignancies / Cancers (~10–20%): Blood cancers (Lymphoma, Leukemia) or solid tumors (Renal cell carcinoma). Infections, autoimmune/inflammatory diseases, and malignancies cover 60-90% of the causes of FUO.Miscellaneous / Drug Fevers (~10–15%): "Drug fever" caused by adverse reactions to common medications (e.g., antibiotics, anti-seizure meds), thyroid storm, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Modern Medicine: Advanced imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans) which have helped us diagnose cancers and abscesses much earlier. As a result, modern FUOs are increasingly driven by autoimmune conditions, non-infectious inflammatory disorders. Sometimes it feels like we solve one problem and uncover another one!Important: Some cases remain undiagnosed (up to 30–50%) and resolve without a specific label.Diagnostic Approach:Step 1: The "Detective Work" (History & Physical):● Detailed History: Travel history, animal exposure (ticks, pets), occupational hazards, social history, medication review (to exclude drug fevers), and family history.● Potential Diagnostic Clues: Looking for subtle signals (e.g., a new heart murmur, temporal tenderness, hidden skin rashes, or swollen lymph nodes).Step 2: Basic Tiered Testing:● Blood Work: CBC (complete blood count), inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP, Ferritin), comprehensive metabolic panel, blood cultures.● Targeted Serologies: HIV, viral panels, autoimmune antibodies (ANA, Rheumatoid Factor).● Initial Imaging: Chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound.Step 3: Advanced Diagnostic Workup:FDG-PET/CT Imaging: One of the most significant updates in recent guidelines. FDG-PET/CT uses a radioactive sugar tracer to highlight areas of high metabolic activity (inflammation, infection, tumor) throughout the entire body in a single scan. FDG-PET is a functional nuclear-imaging technique that uses ¹⁸F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose (FDG) — a radioactive glucose analog — to map tissue glucose metabolism.Targeted Biopsies: Biopsying tissues guided by PET scan findings (e.g., lymph node, liver, or temporal artery)."Refractory" Fevers:Fever vs. Hyperthermia: Standard fevers are driven by the brain's hypothalamus resetting the body's thermostat upward (often mediated by prostaglandins). ● Antipyretics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs) block prostaglandin synthesis.● If a fever does not respond to antipyretics, it may indicate non-prostaglandin-mediated inflammation (e.g., severe cytokine storm, drug-induced hyperthermia, or central nervous system dysregulation).Empiric Treatment vs. Observation:● The "Hold Your Horses" Principle: Current guidelines strongly advise against starting empirical antibiotics or steroids right away in stable patients. Antibiotics can mask infections and produce false-negative culture results, while steroids can hide inflammatory signs or exacerbate hidden infections.● When to Treat Empirically: Reserved for hemodynamically unstable patients, neutropenic patients, or specific high-suspicion conditions (e.g., suspected Temporal Arteritis to prevent blindness).Diagnostic Trial: Naproxen Test (Historical & Clinical Pearl): A brief trial of naproxen can sometimes distinguish tumor fevers (which often drop sharply in response to NSAIDs) from infectious fevers, though it is used cautiously as a supportive diagnostic clue rather than a rule. So, if a patient responds to a trial of naproxen, then we can suspect a tumor as a cause of the patient's fevers. But it is not a strong recommendation.A 2019 systematic review/meta-analysis (15 studies, 582 patients) found a 94.1% success rate for naproxen in treating confirmed neoplastic fever. The test is not specific and lacks validation, but I can see the importance of knowing this: Naproxen is effective against cancer fever.FUO evaluation is a marathon, not a sprint. Re-evaluating the patient daily in the hospital for new physical clues is often more valuable than ordering endless specialized tests. I would like to emphasize that modern tools PET/CT have transformed how quickly we locate hidden inflammation. Also, let us remember that a huge proportion of undiagnosed FUOs eventually resolve spontaneously with good long-term outcomes, provided serious conditions have been systematically ruled out.Take away messages:First, FUO is a diagnostic marathon, not a sprint. Finding the cause takes patient detective work, careful daily exams, and targeted testing rather than rushing into quick fixes.Second, modern imaging like FDG-PET scans has completely transformed how we spot hidden inflammation and infection long before standard blood work gives us an answer.And finally, 'refractory' fevers require caution. If a fever is not responding to standard antipyretics, starting antibiotics or steroids right away can hide the real culprit. In stable patients, holding off and continuing the search is often the safest path.__________________Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!References:1) David AB, Quinlan JD. Fever of Unknown Origin in Adults. American Family Physician. 2022;105(2):137-143.2) Wright WF, Stelmash L, Betrains A, Mulders-Manders CM, Rovers CP, Vanderschueren S, Auwaerter PG; International Fever and Inflammation of Unknown Origin Research Working Group. Recommendations for Updating Fever and Inflammation of Unknown Origin From a Modified Delphi Consensus Panel. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2024;11(7):ofae298.3) Wright WF, Durso SC, Forry C, Rovers CP. Fever of unknown origin. BMJ. 2025;388:e080847.4) Wright WF, Auwaerter PG. Fever and fever of unknown origin: review, recent advances, and lingering dogma. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2020;7(5):ofaa132.5) Cunha BA, Lortholary O, Cunha CB. Fever of unknown origin: a clinical approach. The American Journal of Medicine. 2015;128(10):1138.e1-1138.e15.6) Nazar AH, Naswa N, Sharma P, et al. Spectrum of 18F-FDG PET/CT findings in patients presenting with fever of unknown origin. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2012;199(1):175-1851) Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!

After finding the right phage for the big bad superbug-beating job, Connie and her customers head back into the lab to show that giant baddie who's boss! “Hello everyone! Pleased to meet ya! I box bad bacteria for breakfast! Take that pow, pow, pow!”

About this episode:   Those whose immune systems are more vulnerable due to age, illness, or another condition are at a higher risk of getting sick with and experiencing severe symptoms of seasonal illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. In this episode: Epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers provides her recommendations for vaccines this respiratory virus season for people who are immunocompromised and for those who care for them, when to get them, and how to find disease trends in your area.  Note: The RSV vaccine is not an annual vaccine, though the virus flares up seasonally in the fall and winter. According to the best available research, only one dose of the RSV vaccine can offer protection for multiple seasons. Guest:  Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor of Environmental Health and Engineering, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, and a senior scholar at the Center for Health Security. She is also the author of the Force of Infection newsletter. Host:  Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content:  Guide to seasonal vaccinations for people who are immunocompromised—Force of Infection IDSA recommends respiratory vaccines for people with weakened immune systems—Infectious Disease Society of America Respiratory Virus Activity Levels—CDC Book Club—Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Preventing Outbreaks—Public Health On Call (January 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. You can also email PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu to request a transcript. AI disclosure (as of September 2026): The conversations you hear on the podcast are happening between real humans, and real humans are developing and researching episodes behind the scenes. In addition to real human audio engineers, Public Health On Call uses AI production tools to assist with the removal of filler words and improve audio quality. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu.  Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

James Kearney grew up in New York City as the son of a Rikers Island correctional officer. He originally wanted to become a teacher, but ultimately followed in his father's footsteps and joined the New York City Department of Correction in the late 1990s. By his third year on the job, he had become one of the youngest captains in Rikers Island history. But stepping into leadership exposed him to a side of the system he never expected — inexperienced people being placed in positions they weren't prepared for, and a culture that didn't always welcome those who challenged it. When James tried to address what he was seeing, he says he experienced the full weight of institutional retaliation. Less than a decade into his career, an injury on the job ultimately led to his medical retirement. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP, AG1, & HUNGRYROOT for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod _____________________________________________ Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "THE COMMISSARY UPGRADE" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: James Kernney's Rikers Story 00:45 Growing Up and Family Background 03:37 Father's Influence and Taking the Civil Service Test 05:50 The Job vs. Career: Advice for New Officers 07:20 Problems in the System: Contraband and Nepotism 09:29 The Best Kept Secret: Rikers Island 10:43 Promotion Process: Becoming a Captain 12:27 Mini Medical Incompetence and Weight Requirements 14:50 Fastest Promotion: Youngest Captain in History 17:27 Academy Life and First Days 19:42 First Assignment: C76 and Learning the Ropes 22:45 Queen's House: The Preferred Command 24:32 Sentenced vs. Remanded Inmates 26:42 First Lessons: Academy vs. Reality 29:00 Use of Force Directive and Its Flaws 32:25 Officers and Inmates: Handling with Care 34:05 Surprises: Nepotism and Comfort with Favors 36:49 Night Tours and Midnight Intake Duties 38:00 Midnight Intake Captain: Court Lists and Punitive Segregation 41:03 Captain's Role: Intake Challenges 42:27 Becoming Captain: Test and Training 44:54 Probationary Periods and Petty Charges 47:27 Transfer to Queen's Courts Division 50:53 Desire to Go to GRVC and First Assignments 52:50 Low Pay and Struggles for New Officers 53:04 Pay Raises and Retention Issues 57:01 Officer Housing and Commute Struggles 58:04 Captain's Pay and Rank Structure 59:18 Role as a Captain: Intake Nightmare 01:00:26 Trouble Begins: First Erroneous Discharge Charges 01:02:32 West Facility Discharge and Order to Produce 01:04:06 Second Incident: Mark Gastino and Retaliation 01:06:39 Facing Charges and Defending Actions 01:09:20 Charges Dropped but Warnings Persist 01:10:08 The Threat of Overholding Inmates 01:11:11 Release Procedures and Returning Inmates 01:13:20 Inmate Relations and Targeting Officers 01:14:21 Impact of Cameras on Inmate Behavior 01:15:27 Corrupt Staff and Personal Shocks 01:16:29 Further Retaliation: Free Tour and Use of Force 01:17:58 Infection and Surgery: Gangrene Scare 01:18:20 Chief's Nephew Incident and Consequences 01:20:12 Transfer to GRVC and More Trouble 01:22:05 Arrogance and Further Charges 01:23:25 Union Support and Family Advice 01:24:33 Final Incident: CMC Max and Cameras 01:26:20 Charges for Looking Angry and Medical Separation 01:29:20 Getting the Pension and Unemployment Struggles 01:31:35 Meeting His Wife and Family Life 01:33:53 Career End and Teaching Dreams Blocked 01:36:30 Why Not Marry Another Officer? 01:38:41 Advice for Officers and Mental Health Crisis 01:41:26 Psych Exams: A Joke and Stigma 01:44:12 Final Thoughts: No Regrets and Hopes for Return _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Margaret Cho stops by Steph Infection and delivers what is officially the grossest story ever told on this podcast, the one that finally made Steph gag on mic. Steph and Margaret get into being each other's Daniel Webb connection, why Margaret hasn't gone to a Hollywood party since the aughts, bangs and Botox as an anti-aging program, Forensic Files guilt and whether true crime is a cautionary tale for women or just somebody else's tragedy, the night a 500-pound man in a tow truck tried to talk a teenage Margaret into coming with him and how she knew to run, restraining orders being useless paper, threesomes being for cucks and having too many smells, the semen-is-bleach debate that got Steph called crazy on Bob the Drag Queen's podcast, the blowjob that earned a hotel suite upgrade in Charleston, Margaret's splinter that went so deep into her foot it required surgery and came out looking like a wine cork crossed with a bay scallop that she then asked to eat, toenails that grew UP like little hamburger patties from 1970s swimming pool fungus, toenail removal and nail bed cauterization, plantar warts, hemorrhoids, the 5% cream that actually works, Steph's extremely short taint, Scott Thompson cutting out his own plantar wart in a Banff cabin with vodka and scissors, why chihuahuas are the second most euthanized breed, the person reselling sidewalk gum in fake packaging, and Margaret's first special in twelve years, filming this November. Enjoy! SPONSORS: Head to https://Talkiatry.com/STEPH to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.  Follow https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho/ on Instagram. Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:17 - No Parties, No Premieres, Just The Dogs 00:07:25 - Bangs, Botox, & Forensic Files Guilt 00:12:29 - The Man In The Tow Truck 00:17:11 - Stalkers & Useless Restraining Orders 00:22:46 - Relationships, Hotel Protectors, & New Material 00:29:19 - Threesomes Are For Cucks 00:35:23 - BJ For A Hotel Upgrade & Butt Tattoos 00:40:52 - The Wine Cork In Her Foot & Big Mac Toenails 00:46:20 - Warts, Hemorrhoids, & A Very Short Taint 00:52:23 - Salads, Shitting, & Hobbies 00:59:27 - Full Dog Penis & The Worst Body Story Ever Told Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think they are distinct, but the questions are written in such a way that they sound the same. MS4 Myra Akbar of NYITCOM returns to provide clarity to this very important topic.

The latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes covers one of the most daunting challenges in the ER today: Quickly identifying and treating sepsis patients.  Host Josh Casey sits down with QuidelOrtho's Medical Science Liaison Chris Sanchez, MSN, RN, to hear about emerging approaches to quicker diagnosis, personalized treatment, as well as better antibiotic stewardship.   This episode validates the necessity of procalcitonin-guided protocols to support healthcare providers in making swift decisions that optimize treatments and improve patient outcomes.   About Our Speaker: Chris Sanchez  Chris Sanchez is a seasoned healthcare professional with more than 20 years of bedside nursing experience across high-acuity settings, including the emergency department, neurological intensive care, and cardiac intensive care. In addition, Chris brings 18 years of industry experience spanning roles such as medical science liaison, medical education liaison, clinical educator, and clinical project manager, with a focus on cardiovascular and infectious disease. Complementing this clinical and industry background is 10 years of hands-on laboratory experience as a laboratory assistant, providing a well-rounded perspective that bridges patient care, education, and clinical operations.  

What happens to your gut after a serious infection, multiple rounds of antibiotics, and major surgery? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to share Elaina's recent health journey and the steps she took to restore her gut health. What began as sudden, severe abdominal pain during a vacation in Curaçao was eventually diagnosed as a ruptured appendix that had gone untreated for six days, leading to a serious infection, repeated hospitalizations, extensive antibiotic treatment, and ultimately emergency surgery. After returning home, Elaina explains that removing the appendix and treating the infection were only the beginning of her recovery. She worked with her healthcare team to address the effects of multiple rounds of antibiotics. Her treatment plan included nitazoxanide, which Elaina describes as the turning point that helped her feel dramatically better within just a few days. Bryana and Elaina discuss why restoring the gut can require a multifaceted and individualized approach, particularly after intensive antibiotic treatment. Elaina's experience highlights the importance of listening to your body, working closely with your healthcare providers, and taking an active role in rebuilding your health after a serious illness. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze's best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Child immune system support isn't about stopping every cold — it's about knowing which ones are normal. Nurse Doza breaks down how a school-age immune system actually develops, what's worth a closer look, and five things you can do at home: sleep, food, the right supplements, movement, and nervous system care. Plus the one nutrient that keeps coming back low on lab work. Featured Product The D (4-Month Supply) — $75 Vitamin D receptors sit on immune cells throughout the body — in the gut, the sinuses, the lungs — and vitamin D is one of the most commonly low results on a standard lab panel. The D pairs vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) with vitamin K2 as MK-7 in a single daily capsule, and one bottle runs four months. One habit, one bottle, the whole season covered.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Vaughn Lawrence and Theresa Rowe discuss the growing epidemic of chronic illness and the often-overlooked roles of parasites, Lyme disease, mold exposure, toxins, and weakened immunity.From a biblical health perspective, Dr. Vaughn explains why so many people now struggle with brain fog, fatigue, hormonal issues, menopause symptoms, and autoimmune-type conditions, and how spiritual and physical “clean vs. unclean” principles apply to our modern world.You'll hear about:

Your eyeliner can migrate into your tear film. Your mascara has an expiration date. And some of the ingredients hiding in eye makeup may surprise you. So what is actually safe to put this close to your eyes—and what would an eye doctor avoid? Optometrist Dr. Meenal Agarwal breaks down the research on mascara, eyeliner, PFAS, eye infections, and the everyday makeup habits that could be affecting your eyes.     Open your makeup bag. Pull out your mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow. Now ask yourself: Do you actually know what's in them or what happens when you put these products millimetres from your eyes every day? Most of us don't. In this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, optometrist Dr. Meenal Agarwal takes you inside the science of eye makeup and shares what she wishes more makeup wearers knew about protecting their eyes—without telling you to give up the products you love.  In this episode, you'll uncover:

At the Critical Care Reviews meeting in Belfast in June this year, REMAP-CAP investigators presented results suggesting that oseltamivir may be harmful in critically ill patients with influenza, upending a long-standing clinical practice in intensive care [1]. In this fourth collaboration between SIDP's Breakpoints and ESCMID's Communicable podcasts, hosts Erin McCreary and Josh Davis are joined by Steve Webb (Monash University), senior REMAP-CAP investigator and 'godfather of adaptive trial design', and Steve Tong (University of Melbourne), esteemed clinical trialist and friend of both podcasts. Together, they walk through the trial domain's design, outcomes and results, also highlighting how these findings demonstrate the importance and clinical impact of randomised clinical trials.At the time of this episode recording in August, the results discussed were available as a preprint version [1]. ResourcesREMAP-CAP: A Randomised, Embedded, Multi-factorial, Adaptive Platform Trial for Community-Acquired Pneumonia, https://www.remapcap.org/ ReferencesMurthy S, et al. Oseltamivir for Critically Ill Patients with Influenza: A Randomised Trial. Lancet 2026. Preprint http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.7172531

"Unlike our cancer indications where we use these medications often to activate the immune system to target cancerous cells, in noncancer indications, the goal is really to either suppress an overactive immune or inflammatory cells or modulate the immune system. Immune modulation by use of chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help reduce abnormal inflammation, decrease autoantibody production, and also can alter T-cell and B-cell activity," ONS member Kelsey Miller, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, OCN®, clinical nurse specialist in oncology and infusion therapy at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about chemotherapy and immunotherapy for noncancer indications. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by September 18, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the use of anticancer therapies for noncancer indications. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Pharmacology 101 series Episode 152: Administer Rituximab Immunotherapy With Confidence ONS Voice articles: JAK1 Inhibitor Quickly Relieves ICI-Related Dermatitis Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Cyclophosphamide Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Methotrexate What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B-Cell–Depleting or –Modulating Therapies ONS books: Access Device Guidelines: Recommendations for Nursing Practice and Education (fourth edition) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition) Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook (fourth edition) Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Early Recognition and Response of Chemotherapy-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions: A Nursing Discussion ONS courses: ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration™ Safe Handling Basics Vascular Access Devices ONS Huddle Cards: Anaphylaxis Monoclonal Antibodies ONS position statement: Education of the Nurse Who Administers and Cares for the Individual Receiving Antineoplastic Therapies American Academy of Neurology: Practice Guideline Recommendations: Disease-Modifying Therapies for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis American College of Rheumatology: Treatments National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Infused therapies Injectable therapies Medications Used Off-Label NCODA Patient Education Sheets To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "The most common immunotherapy agent that's well known to both oncology and other autoimmune disorders is rituximab. And that is used for rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatous, and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. And then it also has many off-label indications for other autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and multiple sclerosis. It's also used in immune thrombocytopenia and Sjogren's condition." TS 3:28 "Two common chemotherapy agents that come to mind that are used in lower doses for noncancer conditions are methotrexate, which helps modify the underlying disease process to reduce inflammation and preserve organ and joint function. And that's most commonly used rheumatology-wise first-line for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. A second chemotherapy agent that's well known to oncology is cyclophosphamide, and that really serves as a powerful immunosuppressant for conditions such as ANCA-associated vasculitis and severe lupus nephritis." TS 3:57 "When talking about the monoclonal antibody frequency, it's often shorter in our oncology indications. We may see it weekly, every 21 days, every 28 days—compared to our autoimmune disorders that are months in between. This is really due to cancer cells continuously proliferating, so we need to stop the growth and not allow residual cancer cells to remain. And for the monoclonal antibodies, for example, rituximab again, it's depleting B cells that contribute to autoantibody production and inflammation. So targeting that after one to two infusions, the peripheral B cells are often depleted within days to weeks because of how well the drug works, how targeted it is. Those effects may persist for 6–12 months or even longer." TS 8:39 "Infection prevention education—it's so important to get to know the patient to individualize your teaching. For example, you need to know what matters most of the patients when they go home. Are they taking care of their grandchildren? Do they love to go outside and garden and do mulching? Are they cleaning up their chicken coop? So those kind of things, as a nurse, you can then help tailor your education so you can help prevent infection in these patients because I don't think just standard run-of-the-mill infection prevention teaching is as beneficial as when you can individualize it for that patient." TS 17:33 "If organizations are going to allow non-oncology nurses to administer, we just want to make sure that there is an established process or a protocol to administer rescue medications. That may include what you're already doing if you have a change in patient condition—calling for activating that emergency response system if you're in an inpatient setting. When we look at our ambulatory infusion centers that may have non-oncology nurses administering, you still have to have that training and competency verification and also emergency medical equipment readily available. That would include oxygen and your rescue medications. For the non-oncology nurse, some key points are to make sure that you check on your patient throughout these infusions and have that conversation up front to report any symptoms, both big and small." TS 23:06 "For safe handling, there are many misconceptions that it differs between cancer and non-cancer. When I first started at our organization, even some providers may minimize the risk for low-dose oral chemotherapy. However, it's still metabolized and excreted through our bodily fluids. And we know that traditional chemotherapy, like methotrexate and cyclophosphamide, is cytotoxic. So if a patient's prescribed them for noncancer indications, you still need to cover the basics, like shared bathrooms, what to do if there's contaminated linen, and also bring up the topic of contraception to ensure that our patients and their partners remain safe and do not get exposed." TS 27:13

Interdigital web space infections may seem like a routine podiatric complaint, but the underlying diagnosis can be far more complicated—and potentially serious—than it appears. In this episode of the Dean's Chat Learning Series, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey welcome Dr. William Scherer, Senior Podiatric Medical Advisor and clinical consultant for Bako Diagnostics, for an in-depth discussion on the diagnosis and management of interdigital web space infections. The conversation challenges the common assumption that every macerated, painful web space represents tinea pedis and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing fungal, bacterial, mixed, and noninfectious causes.Dr. Scherer discusses the differential diagnosis, with particular attention given to high-risk patients, including those with diabetes, neuropathy, or compromised vascular status, in whom a seemingly minor web space problem can progress to cellulitis, hospitalization, or even amputation. The discussion highlights how diagnostic testing can help move clinicians away from empiric treatment and toward more precise, evidence-based therapy.The episode explores newer PCR-based diagnostic technology and how a simple superficial skin scraping can help identify bacterial, fungal, or mixed infections and provide organism-specific information. Join us, as we discuss evidence based data to influence treatment decisions and why identifying bacterial infection early is particularly important. Throughout this discussion a common theme arises of “diagnose first, then tailor treatment to the actual pathology.” By applying evidence-based medicine, appropriate diagnostic testing, and a thoughtful decision-tree approach, podiatrists can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes while continuing to advance the role of podiatry in dermatologic and infectious disease care.

In this solo episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro gets personal about the health journey she has experienced over the last several years and what she has learned about long COVID, mast cell activation, dysautonomia, stealth infections and the complex cascade of symptoms that can happen when the immune system becomes dysregulated. Dr. Steph shares why someone can be healthy and functioning normally for years before an infection or another stressor suddenly brings underlying issues to the surface, and why symptoms such as unexplained anxiety, panic, tachycardia, brain fog, swelling, digestive issues, sleep disruption, fatigue and exercise intolerance may have deeper physiological drivers. She explains the connection between the spike protein, ACE2 receptors, mast cells, histamine, blood flow, endothelial dysfunction, microclotting, mitochondria, electrolyte imbalances and the nervous system, while emphasizing that calming the nervous system alone may not address the underlying problem. Dr. Steph also walks through some of the foundational strategies and tools that supported her own recovery, including electrolytes and minerals, compression, lymphatic support, nutrition, mitochondrial support, binders, nervous system regulation and addressing the infections and other factors contributing to the overall picture. Most importantly, she shares a message she wishes more people struggling with these symptoms would hear: this is not your fault, and feeling unwell does not mean you are weak. Your symptoms are messages from your body, and understanding the bigger picture can be an important part of finding a path forward.Let us know your thoughts on this episode hereFor any further information, feel free to email us at info@vagusclinic.com.  Our team is happy to help.  We offer 20-minute complimentary health calls, and you can sign up for one here.

9/17/26, Co-Host — Carrie Baker Immunologist Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: infections & diseases here and now—the flu & covid, shots you and your kids need --is this the time? What about measles? RFK, Jr's influence. Gazette and Recorder Ex Editor Dan Crowley on covering data centers, artificial intelligence, local responses & the effect in college and high school classrooms. Feminist Futures with Carrie Baker; At Smith College this Friday and Saturday --"One Body: Dispatches from Idaho." Carrie is a professor in Smith's Program for the Study of Women and Gender, a Contributing Editor of Ms. Magazine and an attorney. She interviews Jimmy Maize, the writer and co-director; Jen Jackson Quintano — lumberjill, turned abortion activist and actor; and Maridee Slater, associate producer and co-director.  THE HEADLINER at the upcoming Northampton Jazz Festival—Lakecia James—Saturday, Sept 26 at the Academy of Music-- the 6x Grammy-nominated saxaphonist.

Send us Fan Mail "The brain actually can regenerate given the right information. You first remove the obstacles to cure through testing, and then you layer in the correct sound, light, and regenerative stem cell therapeutics to allow the body to heal itself." — Dr. Greg Eckel Can the human brain actually heal and regenerate after severe neurological decline? Mainstream medicine often says no, but Dr. Greg Eckel is clinically proving otherwise.In this powerful episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone sits down with naturopathic physician and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Greg Eckel. Following the heartbreaking loss of his wife Soraya to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), Dr. Eckel dedicated his life to answering one central question: How do we regenerate the human brain?Dr. Eckel breaks down the three main causes of protein misfolding (Environmental Toxicity, Trauma, and Infections), reveals the early warning signs of neurodegeneration that most people ignore (like loss of smell and chronic gut issues), and explains his groundbreaking Eckel Protocol—utilizing frequency sound baths, targeted light therapy, and laser-guided stem cell therapeutics to restore cognitive function. Plus, discover the #1 food you must eat daily for brain health and the #1 neurotoxin you need to eliminate immediately.Call to Action Links:Learn more about Dr. Greg Eckel's work: Be Vital Clinic / Nature Cures ClinicSupport the show and get the best sleep of your life: Visit MyPillow.com and use promo code REMARKABLE for free shipping on your entire order and up to 80% off!Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Dr. Terry Dubrow of Botched stops by Steph Infection and within five minutes has diagnosed Steph's frozen forehead, explained why he has built up complete immunity to four types of Botox, and claims responsibility for two of the top 5 worst reality shows of all time. Steph and Dr. Dubrow get into The Swan, where twelve women couldn't see their own face for three months after surgery, Bridal Plasty, which somehow involved competing for rhinoplasties as wedding prizes, plus the Lorenzo Lamas show where a laser pointer was used to identify women's physical deficiencies on live television, why Steph is never getting a nose job no matter what anyone says, breast implants going in through the belly button until someone went too deep and hit a heart, ballerina boobs being the new trend, the deep plane facelift and whether it actually works better, how the gerbil at Cedars rumor follows certain celebrities forever, what really happens when plastic surgery goes wrong and a good surgeon handles it, and a full breakdown of GLP-1 drugs including the new one called Retatrutide that's about to change everything. SPONSORS: If you or someone you know experienced serious mental health struggles as a result of social media use, you may be entitled to a potential recovery of over $1,000. Visit https://morganmorganpa.sjv.io/c/7729588/3841482/23429?sharedid=steph-infection to submit a claim now. Follow https://www.instagram.com/drdubrow/ on Instagram.Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! #stephtolev #stephinfection #comedy Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:12 - Steph's Frozen Forehead & Dr. Dubrow's Botox Immunity00:08:45 - The Swan: Ugly Duckling Beauty Contest00:15:32 - John Stockton, White Boxers & Tim Dwight00:25:17 - Human Experimentation & Breast Implants00:31:08 - Trust The Process00:44:18 - The Deep Plane Facelift00:49:16 - When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong & Worst Thing Pulled From A Butt00:56:55 - Dr. Dubrow's Most Interesting Body Case01:00:09 - GLP-1 Drugs: Why Dr. Dubrow Is Their Biggest Fan01:08:20 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biofilms are everywhere: your teeth, your kitchen sponge, and even medical implants. Scientists are uncovering how these highly organized microbial communities protect bacteria from antibiotics and the immune system, and how understanding their hidden lives could help us fight some of the scariest infections, particularly those that disproportionately impact people with cystic fibrosis.Learn more about CALM here.Check out Wow If True wherever you listen to podcasts!A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the emDOCs.net podcast! Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net.Today on the emDOCs cast Brit Long covers part 2 of multiple myeloma: infectious, musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiac, thrombotic, and endocrine issues. Please see part 1 for the background on multiple myeloma, overall numbers, initial presentation, hematologic issues, renal complications, and hypercalcemia. To continue to make this a worthwhile podcast for you to listen to, we appreciate any feedback and comments you may have for us. Please let us know!Subscribe to the podcast on one of the many platforms below:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlaySend us Fan Mail

In this episode, Ayesha and Andrew discuss the September 16, 2026 issue of JBJS, along with an added dose of entertainment and pop culture. Listen at the gym, on your commute, or whenever your case is on hold! Link: JBJS website: https://jbjs.org/issue.php Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by JBJS Clinical Classroom. Subspecialties: Knee, Spine, Hip, Oncology, Infection, Basic Science, Orthopaedic Essentials, Trauma, Pain Management Chapters (00:00:02) - Intro and Episode Overview(00:01:28) - Table of Contents Headlines(00:02:28) - SI Joint Fusion Sham Trial Overview(00:05:31) - Sham Surgery Design and Crossover Issues(00:07:29) - Outcomes and Statistical Interpretation(00:10:26) - Critique of SI Fusion Trial Conclusions(00:14:30) - Osteosarcoma Machine Learning Prediction Study(00:16:04) - Study Methodology and Data Sets(00:19:37) - Model Performance Results(00:21:24) - Critique of Machine Learning Study Limitations(00:26:26) - Surgeon Communication Burden Study Intro(00:28:25) - Touchpoint Study Methods and Data(00:30:17) - Touchpoint Increase Findings(00:32:20) - Discussion on Resource Allocation Implications(00:34:46) - Historical Perspective on Patient Communication(00:37:59) - Reimbursement and Policy Reflections(00:42:08) - MCL and PCL Avulsion Fracture Study(00:43:16) - Vertebral Body Tethering Outcomes Study(00:45:39) - Closing Remarks

What is adult-onset Still's disease, and how is it different from an autoimmune disease?Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains autoinflammatory syndromes, the symptoms to watch for, including recurrent fevers, rashes, joint pain, and high ferritin and why these conditions can be difficult to diagnose.If you've been dealing with unexplained inflammation or recurring symptoms, this is an important conversation to bring to your rheumatologist.

A viral post claims a stomach infection reversal reversed a man's hair loss in 28 days. Dr. Chris Motley checks the science: how H. pylori shuts down your stomach acid, why that starves your hair follicles of iron and B12 before it shows up on a blood test, and why the popular kill stack for it fails for a specific group of people.  00:00:00 - The claim: hair regrowth in 28 days 00:01:46 - Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast 00:01:59 - Why this post landed differently this time 00:03:47 - "It is something that is serious": the carcinogen most people shrug off 00:05:24 - Who's carrying it, and the family pattern behind it 00:06:01 - Dr. Motley's own undiagnosed childhood ulcer 00:08:29 - How H. pylori builds an acid-proof shelter out of your own chemistry 00:09:59 - What happens when the ammonia it makes spills into your bloodstream 00:11:25 - How you actually caught it (it's not from someone sneezing on you) 00:14:56 - The acid paradox nobody mentions in the viral post 00:15:46 - Sponsor break: Beam Minerals 00:17:52 - Same bacterium, two opposite acid problems, depending on where it sits 00:21:30 - The real chain from stomach acid to a thinning hair follicle 00:24:51 - "Your hair is the surplus of the blood": what Chinese medicine said first 00:27:50 - Why the mastic gum "kill stack" fails, and for whom 00:31:17 - Where to actually get tested 00:32:45 - Disclaimer and close Key Takeaways Thinning hair is a symptom, not the disease. Dr. Motley's framing: "the thinning hair is not the problem, the thinning hair is the receipt." H. pylori lowers stomach acid for most carriers, acid is required to absorb iron and B12, and hair follicles, among the most metabolically demanding tissue in the body, run out of raw material before a standard blood panel shows anything wrong. Check ferritin, not just hemoglobin. Ferritin (stored iron) drops before hemoglobin does. A normal red blood cell count on a standard panel does not rule out the iron deficiency that's already reached your hair. The mastic gum stack mentioned in the episode doesn't work the same for everyone. It requires an acidic stomach to be active, so anyone on a PPI for reflux is likely working against their own supplement. It's also built for the roughly 90 percent of carriers with low stomach acid, not the smaller group whose infection has pushed their acid up. The same infection can raise or lower your acid, depending on where it sits. An infection spread through the whole stomach tends to lower acid. An infection concentrated in the lower antral portion can raise it. H. pylori usually isn't caught in childhood. Most people acquire it early, often through a household member, most commonly transmitted through vomiting rather than casual contact. It is not a hygiene issue. The WHO classifies it as a carcinogen. It is linked to gastric cancer risk when an active infection is left unaddressed, so, test don't guess, especially for anyone with two-plus months of reflux, bloating, or digestive symptoms. No trial supports hair regrowth in 28 days. The underlying mechanism (better iron and B12 absorption once acid recovers) is real and can meaningfully help hair health over time, but the hair growth cycle itself makes a four-week full reversal implausible. Extra info: Pylo Guard by Microbiome Labs is an excellent, Dr. Motley recommended probiotic: https://tinyurl.com/yj2y8ccj Recommended Dosage: Normally one capsule in the evening (Talk to your doctor!). Another gentle probiotic known to work well for H.pylori is Pylopass: https://tinyurl.com/2uj6e7sy Resources Mentioned Mastic gum: resin from Pistacia lentiscus, traditionally sourced from the Mediterranean. Mastic gum complex by Zuma is a great source, but any organic version will do.  Lactoferrin: iron-binding milk-derived protein, typically bovine-sourced Reishi Supreme (Ganoderma lucidum) by Supreme Nutrition Products: https://tinyurl.com/cs2jrzs2 Vibrant Wellness Labs, vibrant-wellness.com: functional digestive and parasite testing panel Uva Ursi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products: https://tinyurl.com/w8u9eu4e Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that is contracted when soil borne spores are disrupted and inhaled. The infections can cause symptoms similar to pneumonia or COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever and, in more severe cases, meningitis. UC Davis Health patient Rex shares his journey with valley fever and how UC Davis doctors and researchers are advancing earlier diagnosis and better treatments through clinical care and laboratory science. Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41743]

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that is contracted when soil borne spores are disrupted and inhaled. The infections can cause symptoms similar to pneumonia or COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever and, in more severe cases, meningitis. UC Davis Health patient Rex shares his journey with valley fever and how UC Davis doctors and researchers are advancing earlier diagnosis and better treatments through clinical care and laboratory science. Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41743]

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that is contracted when soil borne spores are disrupted and inhaled. The infections can cause symptoms similar to pneumonia or COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever and, in more severe cases, meningitis. UC Davis Health patient Rex shares his journey with valley fever and how UC Davis doctors and researchers are advancing earlier diagnosis and better treatments through clinical care and laboratory science. Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41743]

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that is contracted when soil borne spores are disrupted and inhaled. The infections can cause symptoms similar to pneumonia or COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever and, in more severe cases, meningitis. UC Davis Health patient Rex shares his journey with valley fever and how UC Davis doctors and researchers are advancing earlier diagnosis and better treatments through clinical care and laboratory science. Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41743]

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that is contracted when soil borne spores are disrupted and inhaled. The infections can cause symptoms similar to pneumonia or COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever and, in more severe cases, meningitis. UC Davis Health patient Rex shares his journey with valley fever and how UC Davis doctors and researchers are advancing earlier diagnosis and better treatments through clinical care and laboratory science. Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41743]

Et si l'argile était bien plus qu'un simple ingrédient de nos masques de beauté ? Comment ce minéral utilisé depuis des millénaires peut-il agir sur la peau, les articulations, la digestion ou les inflammations ? Et comment l'utiliser sans risque ?Aujourd'hui, Anne Ghesquière reçoit le Dr Jean-Christophe Charrié, médecin généraliste formé à la phytothérapie clinique, expert et enseignant en endobiogénie, et co-auteur avec le Pr Michel Rautureau des Bienfaits insoupçonnés de l'argile, publié aux éditions Eyrolles.Dans cet épisode, il nous invite à redécouvrir les étonnantes propriétés de l'argile et ses usages au quotidien. Argile verte, cataplasmes, eau argileuse, acné, douleurs articulaires, digestion… Quelle argile choisir ? Comment préparer un cataplasme ? Peut-on utiliser l'argile par voie interne ? Quelles précautions prendre avec les médicaments ? Un échange pratique pour distinguer les usages pertinents des idées reçues et mieux comprendre ce remède ancestral. [SÉLECTION WEEK-END – MÉTAMORPHOSE] Le premier épisode de la cinquième série exclusive "Ma santé au naturel" a été diffusé pour la première fois le 20 octobre 2023.ATTENTION : ces informations ne remplacent en aucun cas une consultation chez le médecin.Quelques citations du podcast avec le Dr Jean-Christophe Charrié :"L'argile est le plus petit élément qui reste une fois qu'une roche a été érodée par l'eau et le vent.""La première règle pour les voies internes est de dissocier la prise d'argile avec la prise de médicaments.""L'argile est un puissant anti-inflammatoire des muqueuses."Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreDécouvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook et TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Deezer / Castbox / YouTubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphoseThèmes abordés lors du podcast avec le Dr Jean-Christophe Charrié :00:00Introduction01:30L'invité, le Dr Jean-Christophe Charrié07:04L'argile, un matériau extraordinaire13:12Ses propriétés : absorption, adsorption, cicatrisation...15:59Précautions avec l'argile19:40Granulés, poudre, argile surfine ou ultra-ventilée : quels usages ?24:00Acné, douleurs, inflammations : le pouvoir des cataplasmes28:32L'eau argileuse : comment la préparer et pourquoi l'utiliser ?36:22Rhumatismes, plaies, brûlures : les bienfaits de l'argile46:58Quand prendre de l'argile en usage interne ?Avant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Photo © La Rochelle Photo Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

What if some of the most powerful tools for controlling chronic bacterial infections are already living inside the human body? In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and Rich Johannesen sit down with Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, for a deep exploration of Lyme disease, bacteriophages, chronic infection, biological medicine, and his development of Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT). Dr. Jernigan has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness since the 1990s. His journey into the Lyme world began unexpectedly when a mother and her twin sons came to his Kansas practice with Lyme disease. At a time when Lyme disease knowledge was far more limited, the experience pushed him into decades of clinical work, research, writing, and experimentation focused on understanding why some patients remain chronically ill. Today, one of the central areas of his work is bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—and a therapeutic model he calls Induced Native Phage Therapy. What Are Bacteriophages? Bacteriophages, commonly called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They exist throughout nature and are also found in enormous numbers within the human body. Unlike broad-spectrum approaches that may affect many different microorganisms, phages can have highly specific relationships with particular bacteria. During the interview, Dr. Jernigan explains the relationship between bacteria and bacteriophages and introduces listeners to the phageome—the vast community of phages living in and around the human microbiome. He describes how certain phages can enter a lytic cycle, ultimately destroying their bacterial host, while others can exist in a more dormant or lysogenic relationship with bacteria before environmental conditions trigger a change in their behavior. This bacterial-phage relationship forms the foundation for Dr. Jernigan's work with INPT. What Is Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT)? One of the most important distinctions in this conversation is the difference between conventional phage therapy and Induced Native Phage Therapy. Traditional phage therapy generally involves identifying phages capable of attacking a particular bacterium and introducing those phages into a patient. Dr. Jernigan's approach is fundamentally different. Rather than administering externally sourced bacteriophages, INPT is designed around the idea of influencing native phages that are already present within the body. Dr. Jernigan describes his approach as using electromagnetic or bioresonance-based information intended to influence phages associated with targeted microorganisms and encourage a shift toward bacterial destruction. He explains that development of the process took approximately five years and grew out of his earlier work with bioresonance and biological medicine. Matt and Rich push Dr. Jernigan throughout the conversation to explain exactly what he believes is happening biologically, how targeted phages are distinguished from the enormous number of phages within the body, and how this approach differs from simply attempting to kill microorganisms directly. Why Phages Could Matter in Lyme Disease The discussion then turns specifically to Borrelia burgdorferi, other Borrelia species, and Lyme disease. Dr. Jernigan argues that bacteria and their associated phages have coexisted for an extraordinarily long time and that bacteria entering the human body may already exist within complex relationships with bacteriophages. Instead of searching externally for a single phage capable of targeting Borrelia, his research asks a different question: Can the phages already present within a patient or associated with a microorganism be influenced to help control that organism? That question sits at the center of INPT. The conversation also explores monovalent versus polyvalent phages, bacterial specificity, intracellular microorganisms, and the potential ability of phages to interact with bacteria residing in difficult-to-reach environments. Lyme Disease Is More Than One Infection This episode extends far beyond phage therapy. Dr. Jernigan explains how his understanding of Lyme disease has evolved dramatically since he began treating patients in the 1990s. Early in his career, much of the Lyme community was focused primarily on finding and killing Borrelia burgdorferi. Over time, he became increasingly convinced that chronic illness could not be adequately explained by one microorganism alone. He describes what he calls Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome, a model in which Lyme disease may occur alongside or contribute to changes involving numerous microorganisms and physiological systems. The conversation explores: Borrelia burgdorferi and other Borrelia species Bartonella and Babesia Other tick-borne infections Mold and environmental exposures Microbial interactions Toxins Metabolic dysfunction Immune dysregulation Mast cell activation Inflammation Individual biological terrain This leads to one of the central themes of the episode: two people can carry similar microorganisms yet experience dramatically different levels of illness. Dr. Jernigan therefore argues that treating a diagnosis alone can miss the larger biological picture of the person experiencing the disease. Treating the Infection vs. Repairing the Damage Dr. Jernigan uses a memorable termite analogy to explain chronic Lyme disease. If termites are discovered before they have caused significant structural damage, eliminating them may largely solve the problem. But if termites have been damaging a house for years, killing the termites does not rebuild the house. The same concept, he argues, may apply to chronic illness. Reducing microbial burden may be important, but a person may still be dealing with neurological, metabolic, inflammatory, structural, immune, or other dysfunction that developed during years of illness. That distinction becomes particularly important when evaluating whether a treatment has worked. A reduction in infection does not necessarily mean that years of physiological damage or dysregulation immediately disappear. Why Every Lyme Patient May Require a Different Approach Matt and Rich discuss Tick Boot Camp's view of Lyme disease as a polymicrobial, multisystemic, chronic infectious or post-infectious illness, and Dr. Jernigan explains why his clinical experience has led him toward a similarly individualized model. Every patient enters illness with a different history, microbiome, microbial exposures, environmental exposures, physiology, and accumulated biological stress. For that reason, Dr. Jernigan challenges what he describes as "cookbook" medicine—the idea that every patient carrying the same diagnosis should receive essentially the same protocol. Instead, his model attempts to identify what is dysfunctional in the individual patient while simultaneously reducing infectious burden and supporting the body's ability to repair itself. Phages, Biofilms, and Intracellular Bacteria Another major portion of the interview explores two difficult problems in chronic infection: biofilms and intracellular bacteria. Dr. Jernigan discusses research showing that certain bacteriophages can interact with or penetrate bacterial biofilms, potentially giving phage-based approaches characteristics that differ from conventional antimicrobial strategies. The discussion also examines whether phages can reach bacteria residing inside cells. These questions are particularly relevant to Lyme disease because persistence, bacterial morphology, biofilms, tissue environments, and intracellular localization are frequently discussed as possible contributors to treatment difficulty. Dr. Jernigan explains why he believes native phages may be capable of reaching microorganisms in environments that can present challenges for other therapeutic approaches. Herxheimer Reactions: Does Feeling Worse Mean Treatment Is Working? The episode also challenges one of the most familiar ideas in the Lyme community: Do patients have to feel worse before they feel better? Many Lyme patients are familiar with the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, often shortened to "Herxing," in which symptoms can temporarily intensify during antimicrobial treatment. Dr. Jernigan discusses his belief that effective treatment should not necessarily require significant suffering. He connects this idea to his model of phage-mediated bacterial destruction and explains why he believes INPT may behave differently from therapies that produce large amounts of inflammatory bacterial debris. Matt and Rich dig into this distinction and the potential relationship between microbial die-off, cytokines, inflammation, mast cells, and worsening symptoms. MCAS, Immune Activation, and Treatment Sensitivity The conversation also addresses why some people with chronic Lyme disease become extraordinarily sensitive to medications, supplements, foods, environmental exposures, and other treatments. Dr. Jernigan discusses macrophages, inflammatory cytokines, histamine, mast cell degranulation, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) as part of the larger chronic illness picture. Rather than viewing these problems as completely separate diagnoses, he encourages looking for the biological processes that may be driving multiple downstream symptoms. This reflects another recurring theme throughout the episode: identifying and addressing upstream contributors rather than continually treating individual symptoms in isolation. Antibiotics, Resistance, and the Search for New Approaches Matt, Rich, and Dr. Jernigan also have an extended discussion about antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Jernigan is strongly critical of long-term reliance on antibiotics and argues that bacterial adaptation and antibiotic resistance make alternative antimicrobial strategies increasingly important. The conversation examines doxycycline, broad-spectrum antibiotics, environmental antibiotic exposure, bacterial adaptation, and why phage research has regained scientific interest as antimicrobial resistance becomes an increasingly important global challenge. Dr. Jernigan also makes an important distinction between his approach and conventional phage therapy, which itself is an active area of scientific research. Dr. Jernigan's Published INPT Research Dr. Jernigan discusses several publications related to his work, including his 2021 retrospective review of Induced Native Phage Therapy for Lyme disease and relapsing fever and subsequent work expanding the concept into treatment-resistant illnesses involving multiple microorganisms. He intentionally made his peer-reviewed publications open access so patients, practitioners, and researchers could review the work without encountering a paywall. During the interview, he also acknowledges the importance of additional independent research and the challenges involved in funding and validating emerging therapeutic approaches. INPT remains an emerging and unconventional approach. The mechanisms and clinical claims discussed in this episode should therefore be understood as Dr. Jernigan's research, hypotheses, clinical observations, and interpretations rather than established standards of Lyme disease treatment. From "Chasing Bugs" to Biological Medicine Perhaps the most important evolution in Dr. Jernigan's career is his movement away from simply "chasing bugs." His earliest Lyme work focused heavily on identifying and addressing microorganisms. After decades of treating complex patients, his philosophy expanded toward simultaneously considering two questions: What microorganisms are creating a burden, and what is preventing this particular person's body from returning to healthy function? That means considering infections alongside neurological function, metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation, environmental exposures, structural problems, the microbiome, and other biological systems. For patients who have spent years moving from treatment to treatment, that broader question may be one of the most valuable takeaways from this conversation. Topics Discussed Dr. David Jernigan's introduction to Lyme disease in the 1990s Congenital and persistent Lyme disease Early Lyme disease testing Natural and biological medicine Borrelia burgdorferi Bartonella, Babesia, and other tick-borne infections Polymicrobial illness Multi-Microbial Activation Syndrome Bacteriophages and the human phageome How bacteriophages infect bacteria Lytic and lysogenic phage cycles Conventional phage therapy Induced Native Phage Therapy (INPT) Native versus externally administered phages Monovalent and polyvalent phages Bioresonance and electromagnetic signaling Phages and bacterial biofilms Intracellular bacteria Antibiotic resistance Doxycycline and antimicrobial treatment Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions Cytokines and inflammation Macrophages and immune dysfunction MCAS and treatment sensitivity Mold and environmental illness Microbial terrain Personalized Lyme disease treatment Treating infection versus repairing physiological damage Biological and bioregulatory medicine Emerging research into phage-based therapies About Dr. David Jernigan Dr. David A. Jernigan, DNM, DC, is an author, researcher, clinician, and founder of the Biologix Center for Optimum Health in Franklin, Tennessee. He has worked with people experiencing Lyme disease and complex chronic illness for decades and has written extensively about Lyme disease, biological medicine, natural approaches to chronic illness, bacteriophages, and related topics. His more recent research has focused on Induced Native Phage Therapy, an approach designed to influence naturally occurring bacteriophages within the body rather than administering externally sourced phages. Learn more about Dr. David Jernigan, INPT, his Lyme disease work, publications, and the Biologix Center. Work With Dr. David Jernigan Patients interested in learning more about Dr. Jernigan, the Biologix Center for Optimum Health, and opportunities to work with him can visit: Biologix Center for Optimum Health – Dr. David Jernigan INPT Information for Doctors and Healthcare Providers Healthcare professionals interested in learning more about Induced Native Phage Therapy or becoming an INPT provider can visit PhaGenCorp: PhaGenCorp – Induced Native Phage Therapy Learn More About Lyme Disease Explore more Tick Boot Camp conversations with physicians working with Lyme disease and complex tick-borne illness: Tick Boot Camp Doctors

This podcast covers episodes 11,938 to 11,942. It's Debbie's birthday and there's not a dry eye in the house as she makes a speech and then asks a favor from Abi. Sally is concerned when Lucy shows no interest or sorrow about her mother's funeral. Betsy is frustrated when Dylan finally pays her a visit so she delivers some home truths. Kit gets devastating news and seeks comfort from an ill-advised source. Chesney chokes on his drink. Shanice laminates. David's got nits. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://patreon.com/thetalkofthestreet Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/thetalkofthestreet Write to the show: The Talk of the Street, PO Box 212, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, United States Email the show: thetalkofthestreet@gmail.com 

In this episode, I talk with pediatric nurse practitioner Melissa Smith about PANS/PANDAS and the sudden behavioral and neurological changes families may notice. We discuss infections, gut health, inflammation, neurotransmitters, testing, and why Melissa looks beyond a single trigger or diagnosis when supporting children. We also explore why a detailed history and individualized approach can help parents make sense of a complex picture. - - - - - About the Guest: Melissa Smith is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and certified pediatric mental health specialist with experience in emergency care, intensive care, primary care, and pediatrics. Her interest in integrative medicine began after treating a child with PANDAS and seeing firsthand how deeper investigation could change a family's path forward. Since then, she has pursued additional training in functional lab testing, nutritional therapy, and integrative approaches to care. Today, she works with children facing autoimmune, mental health, and other complex conditions, with a focus on looking beyond symptoms to understand better the factors affecting the whole child. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.newviewpediatrics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newview_integrativepediatrics/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/p/New-View-Integrative-Pediatrics-61557212357986/ - - - - - Connect My Brain Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlaurahanson - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Kelsey Cook joins Steph to talk about her new Netflix special cracking the Top 10, plus comedy couples who fight in public, planning a wedding the same week your special drops, paying for it yourself, eloping in Vegas with the Blue Man Group as witnesses, being a ranked foosball champion who takes money off men who swear they can beat her, whether it's ever okay to poop on a plane, getting publicly shamed by a flight attendant, looking at all her poos, why Burning Man is a hellscape, compression socks and Crocs as a travel outfit, getting a Russian woman's hands inside her mouth for a buccal facial, two and a half years of sobriety, getting fucked up on stage after Adam Ray handed her a joint, Shooter McGavin being disappointed by a lack of filth at a family wedding, and frontotemporal dementia. Follow https://www.instagram.com/kelseycookcomedy/ on Instagram.Check out Kelseys tour dates at https://punchup.live/kelseycook and watch her new special "Happy Hour" on Netflix! Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour: EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:30 - Tour Date Plugs 00:04:12 - Kelsey's Netflix Top 10 & Comedy Couples Who Fight in Public 00:08:45 - Paying for Your Own Wedding & a Blue Man Group Vegas Elopement 00:16:57 - Kelsey Is a Ranked Foosball Champion 00:22:20 - The Claw Joke & Should You Poop on a Plane? 00:28:04 - The Walk of Shame, Porta-Potties, & Burning Man 00:33:00 - Plane Outfits, Crocs, & Being Unrecognizable 00:37:27 - The Buccal Facial, Jaw Clenching & Botox 00:41:00 - Sober Life, the Oura Ring & Getting High on Stage 00:46:32 - Chad Daniels' Fans & Shooter McGavin at the Wedding 00:51:03 - Kelsey's Mom & Frontotemporal Dementia 00:54:10 - We're All in Hell, Losing Pets & Where to Find Kelsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan welcomes pediatric integrative medicine expert Dr. Somer DelSignore to explore why childhood immune health may have profound implications for lifelong health and disease risk. As chronic illness, immune dysfunction, behavioral challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions become increasingly complex in children, Dr. DelSignore explains why symptoms shouldn't always be viewed in isolation. Instead, she investigates the interconnected roles of inflammation, infections, gut health, environmental toxins, nutrition, genetics, and immune regulation. Together, they explore her R.E.S.E.T. Protocol, the potential biomedical drivers behind conditions such as ADHD and PANS/PANDAS, the importance of investigating mold and vector-borne infections, and practical ways parents can help build greater immune resilience in their children.

Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastWinging It for 7 Months in Melbourne: From $0 to $14K in Savings, South Melbourne Living & Grim InfectionsIn this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I break down my seven-month stint living and working in Melbourne, Australia during my working holiday visa. Arriving on the East Coast with virtually no money left after months of backpacking, I took a leap of faith on a job tip from Magnetic Island, called a payphone from Noosa, and flew straight down to Victoria to rebuild my travel funds. From securing a $30/hour temp job to recovering my bank account from zero up to $14,000 AUD, I share an honest, detailed look at the financial realities of working abroad.Beyond the workplace, I dive deep into what day-to-day life looked like base-camped in South Melbourne. I walk through spending three months living in Urban Central Hostel, navigating long-term hostel culture, playing Monday night poker, and eventually moving out to an apartment in Kensington. Along the way, I reflect on a major digital turning point in my travels—buying my first smartphone, an iPhone 5C, which completely transformed how I navigated cities, stayed connected, and documented my journey on the road.I've also packed this episode with vibrant local stories and real traveler mishaps. I share memories of getting into Australian Rules Football (AFL) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), picking the Richmond Tigers as my team, and playing acoustic guitar for my boss's secret garden wedding in Daylesford. I also get candid about the darker sides of long-term budget travel, including a nightmare medical battle with severe ear and tooth infections that led to a late-night trip to A&E.To wrap up, I give a full local guide to South Melbourne, highlighting why it remains one of my absolute favorite areas to live in Victoria. I break down the best neighborhood spots, from the historic South Melbourne Market and Agathé Pâtisserie to St Ali Coffee and 5k runs around Albert Park Lake. Whether you're planning your own Australian working holiday, looking for budget travel tips, or just love raw, authentic storytelling, tune in to hear what it was really like making a home on the other side of the world.Key HighlightsAustralia Working Holiday Visa: Practical insight on landing temporary work, pay rates, and saving money in Australia.South Melbourne Living: Neighborhood highlights, including the South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street, and St Ali Coffee.Budget Travel & Hostels: What it's actually like spending three months long-term at Urban Central Hostel.Melbourne Culture & Sports: Experiencing AFL games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Crown Casino precinct.Support Winging It Travel PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit

Adam Waickman discusses the unusual reason he got into studying immunology just in humans, his important studies on Dengue virus vaccine antibodies, and the problematic phenomenon of antibody dependent enhancement. Host: Cindy Leifer Guest: Adam Waickman Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Waickman Lab Website Dengue virus human infection model (Sci Trans Med, 2022) mRNA vectored antibody against Dengue (Antiviral Res, 2025) B cell receptor enhancement of Dengue (PLoS Path, 2024) Dengue infection macrophage transcriptional profiles (J Virol, 2025) Time stamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music by Tatami. Logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv Information on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

If you have recurring sinus infections, got the allergy shots, maybe even had sinus surgery, and still don’t feel better, this episode might shock you. For starters: 75-90% of people with self-diagnosed sinus headaches actually meet migraine criteria. I’m so excited to welcome back Dr. Jessica Lee, double board-certified ENT and lifestyle medicine physician to hopefully provide some answers you've been looking for. We’re going deep on sinus headache vs migraine, Eustachian tube dysfunction, as well as migraine and sinus management.  So many people are cycling through antibiotics, steroids, and booking surgeries without anyone ever connecting the dots to what's going on in the body as a whole. Dr. Lee is here to change that and to give you the questions to ask, the scans to request, and the framework to finally get some answers. In this episode, we'll dig into: How to start differentiating sinus issues from a migraine attack What’s actually happening with the pressure, fluid, and full feeling in your ear Why researchers believe TMJ may not be as common as we think How to best use CT scans as a diagnostic tool for sinus migraine What a deviated septum or mucosal cyst may not be the full diagnosis Why antibiotics are so overprescribed for sinus headaches Why you may feel like you never fully recover from sinus infections How GLP-1s and mouth breathing affects Eustachian tube function Why Dr. Lee’s surgical volume has gone down over the years The PACT framework for doctor’s appointments Whether it’s sinus headaches, ear pressure, or chronic infections that never fully resolve, the answer might not be another antibiotic. And with what you heard in the episode, you'll be able to ask the right questions to get the help you need. Related Episodes: Sinus Headache, Nasal Breathing, and Dizziness with Dr. Jessica Lee: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/69-sinus-headache-nasal-breathing-and-dizziness-with-dr-jessica-lee-ent/ Meet Dr. Jessica Lee: Dr. Jessica Lee, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and Lifestyle Medicine physician with over 100 hours of additional training in integrative and functional medicine. After more than a decade in traditional medicine, Dr. Lee noticed a major gap in how chronic inflammatory conditions (like sinusitis, allergies & sinus headaches) were being treated, and set out to change that. She’s the founder of Integrative ENT Health, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2023–2026), and co-founder of the Keto Hope Foundation. She brings a whole-person approach to ENT care, blending conventional expertise with nutrition, lifestyle & root-cause thinking to help patients get real, lasting answers. Connect w/ Dr. Jessica Lee: The Sinus Reset Program: https://www.integrativeenthealth.com/sinus-reset-program Integrative ENT Health (virtual practice): https://www.integrativeenthealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entchat Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit Sinus Reset Program (Open September 13th; stay tuned for free bonuses and discounts!): https://www.integrativeenthealth.com/sinus-reset-program Free Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit ⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email madison@thevertigodoctor.com Otherwise, I'll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. sinus headache, integrative ent, eustachian tube dysfunction, chronic dizziness, vestibular migraine, vestibular disorder symptoms, vestibular group fit, symptom tracking, phases of vestibular migraine, holistic approach, lifestyle changes, nervous system regulation, allergies

Stay informed on current events, visit www.NaturalNews.com  - Diesel Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions (0:11) - U.S. and Iran's Military Actions (1:17) - Escalation of Conflict and Economic Impact (15:20) - Predictions for Future Conflict (15:39) - Preparation for Potential Nuclear War (16:02) - Introduction to the Zach Adams Effect (29:20) - AI Development and Inference Costs (38:03) - Local AI Models and Open Source Intelligence (47:20) - AI and Structural Unemployment (53:50) - AI and Permission Architecture (56:41) - AI and Hardware Costs (58:30) - Spike Protein Persistence and Its Implications (75:19) - Nuclear Fallout and Its Health Effects (84:16) - Synergistic Crisis: DNA Damage and Spike Protein (86:37) - SARS-CoV-2 Infection and DNA Damage (90:07) - Combining Spike Protein and Radiation (93:28) - Labor Day Sale Event at HealthRangerStore.com (96:36) - Transparency and Lab Testing Results (101:18) Watch more independent videos at http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  ▶️ Support our mission by shopping at the Health Ranger Store - https://www.healthrangerstore.com ▶️ Check out exclusive deals and special offers at https://rangerdeals.com ▶️ Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html Watch more exclusive videos here:

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian rants on a weird leg infection, the first REAL week of college football, and Netflix's ‘Quarterbacks'.Follow Earnestly Speaking Media all over social media  YOUTUBEhttp://youtube.com/earnspeakmediaX (Formerly Twitter)http://x.com/@EJChristian7http://x.com/@EarnSpeakMediaTIKTOKhttp://www.tiktok.com/@earnspeakmediaINSTAGRAMhttp://instagram.com/earnspeakmediahttp://instagram.com/earnest_christianRate and review Earnestly Speaking Media on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast distributor 

It's that time again, the fall season, back to school, AKA the time when kids come home with a rough virus or two. Dr. Chris Motley explains why kids get the same cold or sinus infection at the same time every fall, and why it's usually a dormant infection resurfacing rather than a new one from school. He covers the Traditional Chinese Medicine mechanism behind it, how to read facial signs for which organ is struggling, and the specific herbs (astragalus, elderberry, olive leaf, chrysanthemum, acerola, golden thread) he recommends to build a child's immune system before cold season hits. [00:00:00] - Opening: the cold that hits your kid at the same time every single year  [00:01:15] - Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast, and the disclaimer up front [00:02:00] - Why it's not a new infection from school. It's an old one waking up [00:04:47] - The Five Element cycle: why fall energizes the lungs and large intestine  [00:06:58] - Lungs and colon are paired organs, and the embryology behind it  [00:09:08] - Modern life broke hibernation, and why the immune system pays for it  [00:11:13] - The classroom "perfect storm" and the walking pneumonia bacteria almost everyone carries  [00:13:38] - Reading the face: puffy cheeks, swollen temples, and what they mean [00:15:43] - Dark circles, tongue coating, and the kidney connection  [00:18:50] - Chapped lips, swollen glands, and cleaning up the air and water at home [00:24:57] - Neti pots, sugar, and testing for hidden food sensitivities [00:26:51] - The herb list: astragalus, elderberry, olive leaf, chrysanthemum, acerola, golden thread  [00:33:39] - Bone broth, seaweed soup, and the antimicrobial spice cabinet  [00:36:03] - The long game: consistency, adult dosing, and why this isn't a one-season fix Key Takeaways The "new" cold is usually an old infection resurfacing. Doctor Motley argues that when a child gets the same infection every season (strep throat, ear infections, chronic bronchitis), it's rarely a fresh case picked up at school. It's a dormant infection already living in the body, stimulated back to the surface by outside stress. Fall specifically activates the lungs and large intestine. In TCM's Five Element cycle, autumn is metal season, and the lungs and colon (paired organs, both developing from the same embryonic endoderm) get extra energy to detoxify the body ahead of winter. That detox process is what pushes dormant infections out as cold and sinus symptoms. The lung and large intestine claim actually holds up. Unlike some of the embryology claims flagged on prior episodes, this one checks out: both organs develop from endoderm during early fetal development, which is the real anatomical basis for why TCM treats them as a linked pair. A child's face tells you which organ needs help. Puffy, pale swelling points to lung weakness. Swollen temples or tight ears point to the spleen. Dark circles under the eyes point to the kidneys. Chapped lips point to a swollen spleen and possibly the lymph nodes. None of these are diagnoses on their own, but Motley uses them as a starting point for what to get checked. Constipation backs up into the lungs. If a child isn't having regular bowel movements, Motley says the body starts pushing toxins out through the breath instead, which shows up as bad breath, tonsil stones, and chronically congested sinuses. The herb list, in the order Motley reaches for them: astragalus first, as his go-to immune builder; elderberry for antiviral support; olive leaf to block viral replication; chrysanthemum (sold as Vital Guard Supreme) as the gentlest, pregnancy-and-nursing-safe option; acerola for vitamin C and hydration support; and golden thread (Coptis chinensis) as the stronger antimicrobial for a deeper, more stubborn infection. One correction worth knowing before you repeat it: Doctor Motley names anaplasma as a cause of "walking pneumonia" alongside mycoplasma. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the actual, well-established cause of walking pneumonia. Anaplasma is a tick-borne bacterium that rarely affects the lungs at all.  Resources Mentioned Tools & Products: Astragalus - https://tinyurl.com/39j4xpnx Elderberry Supreme - https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep Chrysanthemum ("Vital Guard Supreme") - https://tinyurl.com/ebnszurf Acerola Supreme - https://tinyurl.com/mprbuyhz Golden Thread Supreme (Coptis chinensis) - https://tinyurl.com/mvf6rftr HawaiianPharm, hawaiianpharm.com Woodland Essence, woodlandessence.com: liquid herbal tinctures "Thieves" or "OnGuard" style blends  Dunwoody Labs, dunwoodylabs.com: dietary antigen (food sensitivity) blood testing ALCAT test (Cell Science Systems): food sensitivity testing via white blood cell reactivity Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY.

Jared Freid joins Steph to talk about his new Netflix hour The Family Plan, an entire special built out of his dad asking him how much he weighs at the beach. This leads to the two of them immediately spiraling into parent damage. Steph explains how she blew $900 on a one-way Air Canada ticket to escape her parents' cottage after getting screamed at over her parents' dog's diarrhea ("not my dog, not my problem"), then details her mom's $30,000-and-climbing stone slab renovation and the "there goes my inheritance" joke she landed ten times in three days while the neighbors ate it up. Jared gets into his dad stealing country club cups and demanding they come off the internet, boomer parents who hit a triple and think they landed on third, his mom telling him to just call Jimmy Fallon, and his dad asking a topsoil guy if he watches Netflix. From there it's Palm Beach International becoming Trump International Airport, personality T-shirts at the airport, the older gentleman who came to his show alone in an "I eat pussy" shirt, the Mel Robbins interview that went badly, and a long honest run on GLP-1s, his dad offering him Ozempic at dinner, the 80-year-old golf buddy who sold him on it, and the Monday morning Carney Wilson handed him a Biscoff cake at Jeff Lewis Live. Plus: where would you put a third arm, Steph refusing to become Steph McDonald, Jared's brother coaching the Bears, all dressed chip discourse, and the local chip, local mustard rider. SPONSORS: Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code STEPH at https://monarch.com Head to https://Talkiatry.com/STEPH to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes Follow https://www.instagram.com/jaredfreid/ on Instagram.Check out Jared' tour dates at https://punchup.live/jaredfreid and watch his new special "The Family Plan" on Netflix! Follow https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ and https://www.instagram.com/steph_infection_podcast/ on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured onthe podcast- just DM the Steph Infection podcast account! See Steph's "KEEPIN EM' HARD" Tour:EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 10-12RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 19-20COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 2-3DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 8-10VICTORIA, BC - OCTOBER 14KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 15REGINA, SK - OCTOBER 16EDMONTON, ALBERTA - OCTOBER 17PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22-24LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 29LONDON, ON - OCTOBER 6SPOKANE - NOVEMBER 12-14FORT LAUDERDALE - NOVEMBER 18FULLY LOADED CRUISE - NOVEMBER 19-22TEMPE - NOVEMBER 27-28AUSTIN - DECEMBER 3-5CHICAGO - DECEMBER 17-19 Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada's funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central's THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central's CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix . Check out her tour dates to see her live! Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - Tour Dates & The Canada Run00:02:57 - The Family Plan: One Beach Story Became An Hour00:07:37 - Boomer Parents Hit A Triple On Third00:15:05 - There Goes My Inheritance00:19:59 - Airport Personality Shirts00:25:53 - The Mel Robbins "Let Them" Hat Backfire00:29:08 - GLP-1s Are The Best Drug He's Ever Done00:39:07 - Where Would You Put A Third Arm?00:43:54 - Do Your Parents Brag About You?00:48:17 - Steph McDonald Is Not Happening00:51:13 - All Dressed Chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall doesn't always cause your sinus congestion. It just knows how to find whatever was already sitting there. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley walks through the Traditional Chinese Medicine map that connects the exact location of a headache or a patch of sinus pressure to a specific internal organ, and why that map keeps showing up in his practice. Key Takeaways Your headache location is diagnostic, not random.A two-week case of post-nasal drip traced back to a bladder infection: Dr. Motley's patient cleared her sinus congestion only after he treated her bladder and kidney meridian points, a connection her prior doctor visits hadn't made. Fall triggers stored trauma, not just cold weather. Because the body encodes every sense during a traumatic event, seasonal cues like cooler air and shorter days can resurface them as physical congestion.  Dr. Motley argues sinuses, kidney nephrons, gallbladder bile ducts, and the brain all develop from the same cell line, which is why infections jump between them. Standard embryology backs the sinus and brain half (both are ectoderm) but not the kidney (mesoderm) or gallbladder (endoderm) half.  00:00:00 Opening: why fall seems to trigger sinus headaches, post-nasal drip, and migraines 00:01:19 Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast 00:01:33 The core rule: where your headache sits tells you which organ is involved 00:03:05 Case study: the E.coli bladder infection hiding behind a patient's post-nasal drip 00:04:19 Why fall specifically resurfaces old emotional trauma as physical congestion 00:06:34 EMDR, neurofeedback, and tapping: clearing the trauma before it becomes sinus pain 00:11:54 The organ map: bladder, gallbladder, stomach, triple warmer, small intestine, and more 00:14:13 Get checked: the hidden UTI, kidney, and gallbladder infections behind your headache 00:16:30 Beam Minerals and why mineral depletion undercuts everything else on this list 00:17:53 The biofilm problem: how old strep and mono build a fortress in your gut 00:24:29 The embryology answer: why sinuses, kidneys, gallbladder, and brain get infected together 00:28:25 The protocol: sprays, acupressure points, and the antimicrobial herbs he actually uses 00:33:56 Homeopathy, lab testing, and how to decide where to start Dr. Motley's go-to herbal recommendations: Cat's Claw Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7 Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/296dkaby Alchornea Supreme: https://shorturl.at/3HSJ Elderberry Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep Echinacea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ms9ectd4 Usnea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ye5ks88c DesBio Headache: https://dbscript.com/product/headache/, Dr. Motley's practitioner code is f9367150 *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website

Protect Your Wealth with a PHYSICAL Gold and/or Silver IRA: https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - You Can Trust Noble Gold   Billions of people around the world suffer from parasitic infection and don't even know it. In the Untied States we also suffer from parasites in our body politic, Ben Shapiro, Benny Johnson, Jack Posobiec and Gunther Eagleman are just a few of the hundreds of parasites who have bent the knee and (allegedly) sold their souls to the deep state. Jonathan Otto is back to discuss that, Japanese medbeds and more. Get the powerful Red Light therapy devices featured in this interview: