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Vitamin D is often regarded as the doyen of vitamins. It's structure differs to other vitamins and in this episode I look at it's benefits, it's risks and potential in terms of it's role in human health.Structure of vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523241039UVA and UVB light: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/Vitamin D deficiency (NICE): https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults/Innate vs adaptive immunity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/#(Listen to my episode on autoimmunity - October 2024)Rickets: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rickets-and-osteomalacia/VDR mutations and rickets: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/vdr/Twin study on VDR mutations: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-69128-2Vitamin D co-factors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10974675/Tim Spector and vitamin D: https://theconversation.com/the-sun-goes-down-on-vitamin-d-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-this-celebrated-supplement-52725Foods high in vitamin K2: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2-foodsMarshall Protocol: https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.008344.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Chris Warren, author of "Starved for Light: The Long Shadow of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency."
The Long Shadow of Rickets: Vitamin D, Historical Insights, and Modern Implications. Dr. Chris Warren, a history professor at Brooklyn College delves into the origins and prevalence of rickets, a condition now largely unknown but once widespread. Dr. Warren explains the factors contributing to rickets, particularly Vitamin D deficiency, and shares insights from his book, "Starved for Light: The Long Shadow of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency." The discussion covers socioeconomic, industrial, and environmental aspects, along with the relevance of cod liver oil, sunlight exposure, and the evolution of Vitamin D synthesis. There are also reflections on modern implications of Vitamin D deficiency and racial differences in processing Vitamin D. The episode concludes with a look at how historical medical practices around rickets influenced today's medical norms and practices.
In hour three, more from the Hollywood Hard Rock as we are here for Buckets & Bets as the it so day 2 of the NCAA tournament. Games have been good, especially Tobin who won some munyion ($) on teams he has never seen. We comment on Heat coach Erik Spoelstra first pitch from last night's UM vs FSU baseball game. Lets just say 50 Cent isn't the only one who has a tough time form the mound. Is this an indicator how tonight's game will be as the Heart face the Rickets at Kaseya Center tonight. The Panthers snap their 2 game losing streak with a 1-0 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aleksander Barkov scored the game winner while Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his 5th shutout of the season.
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Some People Like Vegemite Sandwiches/Wait, Are We a Bit Racist?/Currently Dead Right Now/Rickets VS Cancer/Football Didn't Suddenly Get BoringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were 60 cases in three years in the last surge. This time, there have been 20 cases in just four months.
In this episode, Brig (Dr) J Muthukrishnan is joined by Dr. Suchi Acharya, Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at AFMC, Pune, to discuss Rickets, a bone disorder affecting children. Dr. Acharya has simplified the complex topic into an easier version for you to understand it better. The topic has been broken down into the causes, including vitamin D deficiency, the clinical signs to look out for, and the impact of Rickets on growth and development The episode also covers the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment options, offering valuable insights for healthcare providers managing pediatric bone health. Whether you're a pediatrician or a healthcare student, this discussion provides essential knowledge on combating Rickets effectively
Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker on the Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: a welcome variation on a 'bit of both' from Gary Neville, the benefits of being as precise as possible when denoting how far out a goal is scored from, David Raya's sextet of goal-adjacent water bottles, and the weirdest 'for my sins' on a football phone-in ever. Meanwhile, the panel deliver their verdict on the subtle Champions League theme revamp The Football Cliches Live show is back! Adam, Charlie & Dave are heading to London and Manchester on the 23rd & 24th September with a brand new show. Tickets available at: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/football-cliches-live Adam's new book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is available to pre-order: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of three significant health conditions: scurvy, scabies, and rickets. Discover how vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, the itching and discomfort caused by scabies mites, and the impact of vitamin D deficiency in rickets. Gain insights into their historical significance and relevance today. Perfect for health enthusiasts and anyone curious about these important medical issues.
A man's been arrested following reports of a sex attack in Gillingham.An area was cordoned off by police earlier - hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who was there earlier.Also in today's podcast, The mum of a boy who died in a hit and run in Folkestone is calling for reforms to the justice system.Seven-year-old William Brown Jr was trying to collect a football from Sandgate Esplanade when he was struck last December.Almost 40 fines have been issued to food delivery riders in Canterbury after new rules came into force.The public spaces protection order bans riders from aggressive driving, dangerous manoeuvres, excessive noise and putting others at risk.Footage has been released of the moment police arrested a Maidstone man as part of an investigation into half a tonne of cannabis.A bloodstain found amongst the drugs in a storage container was forensically linked to John Small, 61, from Brunswick Street.There's been a significant increase in the number of cases of rickets in part of Kent - according to figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast.122 were recorded in 2019 by East Kent hospitals trust - that had risen to 580 last year.Cricket, and Kent's Zak Crawley says he'll continue to play aggressively as England take on the West Indies in the second Test.England have a 1-0 lead after winning by more than an innings at Lord's last week.
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rickets from the Basic Science section. Follow Orthobullets on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orthobullets/message
Welcome back to Young Hot Guys! This week the guys talk girls aloud and Shane makes an emotional plea for an invite to Michael D Higgins' garden party. Don't forget that this is also the election special! Shane & Tony will be interviewing ALL of the candidates for every local election. Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Shane Kenna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hi! Jase here. It's a cracking episode and I seem to have recorded it with some flashy stereo effect on. It's quite listenable, it just sounds a little different. We'll sound normal next week. Ironically we were talking about mono stereo in this episode. MON -STER!Find our Patreon page HERE.Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation.Spark Podcast Network.Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown.Produced and Edited by Jason Geary.Music by THE Robbie Ellis. Check him out on Spotify here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Welcome to a captivating episode of GOOD COMPANY! Join me in a candid conversation with the talented musician Scott Rose from Rickets, as we discuss his latest release, "Infected and Controlled." Delve into his remarkable musical journey, from humble beginnings to his current standing in the industry. Discover the stories behind the music that shaped his path and get an exclusive glimpse into the creative process that brought his latest work to life. #GoodCompany #MusicInterview #ScottRose #RicketsBand #InfectedandControlled #MusicalJourney #CreativeProcess #MusicTalk #TalentShowcase #ExclusiveInterview #ArtistSpotlight #MusicDiscovery #MustWatch **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message
Join me as I chat with Scott Rose, the talented musician from Rickets, about his latest release "Infected and Controlled". Dive into the conversation as we explore his musical journey, from humble beginnings to where he stands today.
The Nu Metal classic from 1997 - In this episode, we review Deftones - Around the Fur.Blenderstyle Hosts: Casey, Matthew, NathanFollow/Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blenderstylePodcast: https://blenderstyle.buzzsprout.comBlenderstyle Merch: https://blenderstyle.square.siteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blenderstylemusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blenderstylemusicWebsite: http://blenderstyle.netListen to the albumYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kP4OiagUn1C03Ut5SObx5bzu-2p1BQ1CcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7o4UsmV37Sg5It2Eb7vHzuApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/around-the-fur/1099843198Deftones, Around the Fur, Album Review, Reaction, Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Chi Cheng, Abe Cunningham, Max Cavalera, Frank Delgado, Terry Date, Ulrich Wild, My Own Summer, Lhabia, Mascara, Rickets, Be Quiet and Drive, Lotion, Dai the Flu, Headup, MX, Bong Hit, Damone, Nu Metal, Emo, Sacramento, Blenderstyle, Bakersfield0:00 Intro0:25 Background4:00 Album Review12:10 Matt's Rating12:57 Nathan's Rating13:49 Casey's Rating14:52 Outro
Kristin Freitas, PA-S, is one of our 2023 Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship winners. She shares with us her research on orthopaedic treatment and prevention of Rickets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more about the scholarship here: paos.org/scholarship
Listen in as we uncover the inspiring journey of Nordine Zouareg, a former professional bodybuilder and coach, and his unique advocacy for women's rights. Born prematurely to a large family in France, Nordine's life was filled with challenges from the start. From dealing with racism and bullying to being diagnosed with Rickets, he shares how these experiences led him to weightlifting as a form of protection and ultimately, a successful bodybuilding career, earning him the title of Mr. Universe twice. But Nordine's story is not just about physical strength. Growing up in a family of strong women and being a father himself, he speaks passionately about the importance of respecting and supporting women. Don't miss this insightful episode where we highlight the crucial role of women in society and the power they possess. Nordine discusses the responsibility men have in respecting women and advocating for their rights. We touch on relevant issues like unequal pay and the importance of women standing up for their rights and self-worth. We also talk about the true power of women, their role as the cradle of humanity, and the empowerment that comes from owning one's identity. Nordine's message is a reminder for both men and women to understand and value the strength that comes in many forms. Join us as we challenge stereotypes and shine a light on the importance of women's rights. Connect with Nordine: Website: www.nordinezouareg.com IG: @nordinezouareg FB: www.facebook.com/nordinezouaregofficial
History is riddled with oddly-named diseases -- rickets, scurvy, brain fever and more. But where do these names come from? In the second part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the etymology of these strange and dangerous maladies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our heroes are pinned down by the onslaught of the Headless Horseman. Kim investigates a mysterious cowboy. Rev learns more about Rickets. Tass channels his religious childhood. Megan attempts to make contact with the gods of this world. As their protection of the churchyard begins to fail, the team must find a way to deal with the Horseman quickly, or risk learning what he can do at close quarters. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what's coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don't forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Kim as The Artist, Megan as The Maverick, Rev as The Arcanist, Tass as The Gunslinger, and Jake as The GM. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meagan and Julie went Live in The VBAC Link Community Facebook Group answering your questions. They recorded the conversation to share with you on the podcast today. Topics include: Risks of VBAC, Repeat Cesarean, and CBACCook versus Foley CathetersCervical lipsMembrane sweepsVBA2C and VBAMCCPDThank you for sending in your questions! An educated birth is an empowered one. You've got this, Women of Strength!Additional LinksThe VBAC Link Blog: VBAC vs Repeat CesareanCook versus Foley Catheter StudyEBB 151: Updated Evidence on the Pros and Cons of Membrane SweepingACOG Article: VBACThe VBAC Link Blog: VBA2CNeeded WebsiteFull Transcript under Episode Details Meagan: Hey, hey everybody! Guess what? It's November which is one of my favorite months because it is my birthday month. I have forever and ever loved birthday months so this is going to be a great month because it is my birthday month. Today we are kicking it off with questions and answers with myself and Julie. Hey, Julie. Julie: Hey, I'm so excited to be here. Meagan: Welcome back. We're going to get right into this review and get some of these great questions answered. We know you guys have so many questions. This review is from bunnyfolife777. It says, “So much hope.” It says, “I'm 16 weeks pregnant and shooting for my VBAC. I've been in The VBAC Link group on Facebook for over a year, but I've only just started listening to the podcast. I don't know why I waited. I'm bawling now just two episodes in. The statistics and advice you share are golden. I'm going to listen to it again and take notes this time. I'm scared about having to advocate for myself living abroad where most doctors push for C-sections so I'm thankful I can arm myself with the knowledge through The VBAC Link. Thank you.”Oh, that makes me so happy. We're going to be talking about statistics on this podcast episode today. Julie: You know I love a good statistic. Meagan: I know. You are the statistic junkie. Julie: I'm a nerd. Meagan: Okay, okay Julie. I love having you back on the show. It just feels so natural. Julie: It's fun. Meagan: It is fun. It's so fun so thank you for being willing to join me again on these random episodes. As we were saying, we are really just wanting to answer some of these questions. So yeah. What is one of the questions right here that you love that you are like, “Let's start this off with”?Julie: Okay, so gosh. I mean, there are so many good ones. I feel like we've talked about a lot of these things many, many times over the years, but I feel like every time we talk about them, we get a new perspective in. There is new information and new evidence. Not everyone goes and listens to every single one of the episodes although lots of people do, but I think it's fun to revisit some of these things. I don't know. There are so many that stuck out to me. VBAC vs Repeat Cesarean vs CBACOne thing that we haven't really talked about directly in this way is, is it really safer to give birth vaginally? I mean, yes. It is. We can go over that but I really like the second part of that question which is, “What if that labor doesn't work and goes to a C-section? Is that more dangerous?” I want to talk about that because we talk about VBAC is safer than a repeat Cesarean statistically. We are talking about all of the numbers when we talk about all of the different things that could go wrong between vaginal birth and Cesarean birth then actually, for the second, whether you choose VBAC or repeat Cesarean, the statistics are actually not that much different as far as safety goes. VBAC is slightly safer overall, but there really isn't a big enough difference to say, “You should absolutely do this.” Right? That's where your intuition comes in. But if you want more than two kids, the more C-sections you have, the higher the chance you have of having severe complications. By the time you get to your fourth or fifth C-section, you have a 1 in 3 chance of having a major medical intervention during your Cesarean. I feel like so many times we as people educating about birth or talking about birth talk about just those two things. VBAC and repeat Cesarean, but there's actually a third thing that's worth talking about. That is a TOLAC– I know it's kind of a trigger word for some, but it's just a medical term we're going to use here– that ends in a repeat Cesarean. Meagan: Yes, because we know that happens. Julie: We know it happens. It does happen. Meagan: It happened with me. Julie: Sometimes it's medically necessary. Sometimes it's not, and you just don't know. We've got to put it in the order of three things. First, the safest is VBAC or a vaginal birth. Second is a scheduled C-section and the third is a VBAC attempt or a TOLAC that ends in a repeat Cesarean. We also call that a CBAC or a Cesarean birth after a Cesarean. Now, if you labor and then have to have a C-section for whatever reason, there are more risks with that including postpartum hemorrhage or bleeding, and needing a blood transfusion. Obviously, the risks to baby are pretty similar but it's just harder to operate on a uterus that is contracting. You're more likely to bleed because that uterus is contracting. Sometimes, if it's an emergency situation, the providers have to do things like a special scar or a special type of incision or they have to put you under general anesthesia. That has more risks in and of itself. I feel like that's a really valid question that she asked. What if? What if? There are always what if's, but what is safer? Meagan: Right, right. For patients or parents that are going for a TOLAC, a trial of labor after a Cesarean, and then may require or end up going to have that Cesarean, there is also a slightly increased risk of postpartum infection. Julie: Yes. Meagan: And also some possible complications. You just touched on it a little bit, but when a uterus is already contracting– so I'm going to backpedal a little bit. When we go in for an elective Cesarean, typically we are not already in labor. We're not already having contractions so performing a Cesarean on a contracting uterus can possibly cause some issues there as well. That is sometimes why a lot of providers don't want an elective Cesarean to even go to 40 weeks or past. They want to have an elective earlier on. That may also help give you some understanding of why providers are saying that. But yeah, it just slightly increases in other ways. Yeah. Anyway, keep going. Julie: No, I love that. I just don't think we've ever– I mean, we do in our course and things like that. We talk about it directly, but that's something to consider. I think that's also really important. I feel like it adds the extra layer of where you want to make sure you have a really good provider because if you have a provider who is not really supportive or who is giving you tons of red flags or who is saying that you have to induce because of a big baby– I'm surprised that big baby isn't in some of these questions, to be honest. We can talk about that a little bit later, but it's really important. That's something to consider. It's all about weighing the risks and what risks are you more comfortable with taking on? Are you more comfortable taking on the risk of going into a vaginal birth attempt– you want to try for a VBAC– and having the possibility of it ending in a repeat Cesarean? The possibility of it ending in a repeat Cesarean varies depending on where you are birthing. If it is a home birth, you have a 10% chance of it ending in a Cesarean. Statistically, nationwide, you have a 30-40% chance of it ending in a repeat Cesarean. But if you have a really good provider, there's probably only a 10-20% chance of it ending in a repeat Cesarean. Sometimes, if you have a really bad provider, you might be looking at a 50 or 60 or 70% chance of having a repeat Cesarean. So what is an acceptable risk for one person is not for another. If that just sounds too scary for you or are risks that you are not willing to take, then maybe scheduling a repeat Cesarean is the right choice for you and that's okay. But if you're a diehard and want to fight the system to prove everybody wrong no matter what the costs are, then maybe you just want to have a VBAC and that's okay. Not that that's a bad thing, but it's also probably not a very healthy way of thinking. I was like that. I'm like, “I'm getting my VBAC and I'm going to do everything I can to safely set up the best chances for me and my baby.” That's why I ultimately chose an out-of-hospital birth with a really amazing provider who had tons of experience in all types of birth situations. But I don't know. I think that's super important and something to consider. We're not trying to scare anyone here, but we are never going to lie to you. We're never going to dance around the issues. We're never going to sugarcoat things. Meagan: Yeah. Yeah. I think that was a good question. Okay, well if it really is safer to have a vaginal birth, what's the safety here? Yeah. I really loved that question a lot. Julie: I wish I had some statistics off of the top of my head, to be honest. I'm pretty sure we wrote a blog about it. VBAC versus a repeat Cesarean. Meagan: Okay. I'm going to bounce to this next question– Julie: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait. I have something. Meagan: Did you find a stat? Julie: No. Well, yes actually. I found the blog. If you guys want to know more about the blogs, I'm not going to get into it because we want to move on to all of these other questions. Our wonderful transcriber, Paige, is going to put a link to the blog in the show notes so make sure you check it out and it goes in super, really big detail about all of those statistics, and pros and cons for all of those things. I say our transcriber, but you know what I mean. I feel like it's still us. It's still we, right? I don't know. I'm never going to not feel like that. Maybe one day. No, probably not. I miss it so much. Meagan: Probably not. No, probably not. Julie: Sorry, let's go on. Cook vs Foley CatheterMeagan: No, you're fine. So I want to talk about catheters. Not catheters to drain urine, but the catheters to help with an induction. Someone asked, “What's the difference?” We'll even hear in Utah a Cook versus a Foley. A Foley catheter can also be the type that actually goes into your bladder through your urethra and drains urine but there's also a Foley catheter that can help induce labor. There's Cook and Foley. One of the questions was, “What is the difference between the two?” Really, the only difference is that a Cook has a double-balloon and the Foley is not a double. There's just one. If you can– I don't even know how to give this image. How would you give this image of what a Cook catheter is like? The catheter with two balloons on it? I don't know, like ice cream? Oh, you're muted. Julie: I'm sitting over here dancing. Meagan: She's dancing in this image and I'm like, “She's saying something.” I'm thinking of a double scoop of ice cream.Julie: I'm thinking it's kind of like a barbell. Yeah. Or like a barbell, right? If you think of a cartoon barbell with the balls on the end but much shorter. Meagan: Yeah. Both of them are inflated with saline. It's inserted through the cervix, the balloons are inflated, and then they put pressure mechanically onto the cervix which causes pressure and dilation and effacement and things like that. Yeah. It's been a really long time since these have been being used. We will see, once in a while, providers say that a catheter, Cook or a Foley, is a contraindication for someone who wants to have a VBAC. That is kind of hard. It's really interesting. It's just a balloon that goes in. There's no medicine that is put in at all. It's just saline and like I said, it's a mechanical dilation. So if you are curious about methods of induction that your provider is comfortable with, I would encourage you before you get to the 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, and 42nd week of pregnancy to discuss with your provider more about a Cook catheter and what they are comfortable with. It is really hard because sometimes, those catheters can be one of the best ways to help induce a cervix or a TOLAC for someone who is wanting to go for a VBAC because they can't always just do other ripening aids and this can definitely help with the cervical ripening to help get to that further progress of having a baby. Julie: I love it. I think it's silly sometimes how providers will not induce with a Foley for VBAC. I just don't get it because there's no solid evidence that supports not doing that. I just think– me and you, we've seen so many VBACs induced with that. It's been fine and healthy. There is just not anything out there. I know every provider has their things that they will and won't do. If you have a provider that won't do that, then you might want to talk to another provider. Meagan: Now that we kind of know that there are two different types, let's talk a little bit about the differences. There is a difference in what they do. Why would we even use them? Which one is better? I think that is a big question. Which one is better to use? I'm just going to tell you after some evidence that a Cook catheter for cervical ripening has greater results. What have you seen, Julie? What have you seen in the past?Julie: Honestly, I'm trying to think if I've ever seen anybody use the Cook catheter. I think I've only seen Foleys to be honest. I'm trying to think back. Maybe there has been one but I just can't think of any. Meagan: I've only seen one. Yep, I've only seen one and it was up at the University Hospital here in Utah. They used that. She was barely half of a centimeter dilated and 30% effaced, very little. They used that for softening really, but the Cook catheter, I think, through studies has shown that it is more effective or has greater cervical ripening compared to the Foley. However, in fact, I'm going to hurry and pull this up. I'm just going to read this. It shows, “The duration from the balloon insertion to it exiting and delivery was significantly shorter using a Foley catheter.” Julie: Interesting. Meagan: Yeah. So Cook catheter has a greater result of actually ripening the cervix, but the Foley has a greater success rate overall from start to finish. I mean, I have seen so many people with Foleys. It sounds weird because sometimes, everyone is like, “You're suggesting Pitocin?” I'm not suggesting it. I'm just saying that I have seen a Foley placed with Pitocin at 4mL, just a little bit, and it is insane sometimes how great the result is. Sometimes when the Foley comes out– maybe you've seen this– it's a mechanical dilation so it kind of relaxes just a little. It's not like we go backward. It just kind of relaxes like it's overstretched and it relaxes. Then we have to catch up, right? But I have seen where with there is a tiny, tiny lift of Pitocin being involved–Julie: You don't have that relaxing as much, yeah. Meagan: Yeah. I don't see where it's like, “Oh, you're a 4,” and then they check and they're like, “Well, you're kind of a 3.” Listeners, I just want you to know that that's a thing too. If a Foley comes out, remember that it's a mechanical dilation in your cervix. It may be stretchy-stretchy, but you might not be a full 4 or whatever. So talking about top to bottom, Julie you just mentioned that a little bit ago. With me, do you want to talk about that?Julie: Yeah. Well, I mean, the Cook catheter has two balloons essentially that they fill up with saline. The Cook has two balloons. The Foley has one. The idea with the Cook catheter is that it puts pressure on both ends of the cervix. My gosh, I don't know if we even said how they put it in. You insert a catheter in through the cervix and then the Cook has two balloons on either end that they inflate so it pushes to soften and open the cervix. Then, the Foley only has one balloon that they put. They insert it into the top through the cervix inside of the uterus and inflate it there with the balloon. They tape it to your leg and it pulls. Meagan: They tug it. Julie: You've got to tug it and it pulls down. It provides a lot of pressure so that the cervix can soften and open. All of my clients have just been pretty uncomfortable with it in. They feel some relief when it comes out because then it just falls out. It pulls out at some point. Honestly, I don't know. This is maybe making me sound like an idiot but do they tape the Cook catheter to the leg or not? I don't know. Meagan: I did not see it taped to the leg. Julie: I'm wondering if maybe that's why the Foley is more successful because you're having just one downward motion instead of two pressures going toward each other. I don't know. I don't know. Meagan: Yeah, maybe. It's kind of interesting because with the Foley, every 20-30 minutes, they're wanting you to pull on it. Julie: I don't know if they do that with the Cook. Meagan: I don't either because we haven't seen enough. Julie: Yeah. Meagan: So if you're listening today, go comment in today's episode. If you had a Cook catheter, let us know what happened. Tell us about it. Tell us what your experience was. I think they said in the study that really, there was no significant difference in the outcomes specifically between the two having more Pitocin or the mode of delivery or anything like that. It's just that the Cook catheter had a greater result of cervical ripening and the Foley catheter maybe shortened the duration but there wasn't any crazy, significant difference of mode of delivery or your for sure had to use Pitocin with a Cook or anything like that. So that's interesting. Julie: Yeah, interesting. The point is that it is safe for VBAC. This is another thing. I'm going on a teeny little soapbox that I'm going to get off really fast, but why does it take the burn of proof to show that something is or is not evidence-based or is a reasonable patient? Rely on the patient. If your provider says, “No, it's dangerous. We can't do Foley for a VBAC,” make them show you why. Ask them where the source is coming from. I don't understand why we have to bring the stuff to show that it is safe. Why? It's stupid. Meagan: I don't know. I don't know. Why? Julie: Why? Meagan: I mean, even the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology says– Julie: Yeah, and that's ACOG's journey. Meagan: They say, “Foley catheter did not increase the risk of uterine rupture in TOLAC.” It says that. “Similar, uterine scar dehiscence was not associated with a Foley catheter.” I don't ever want to make it sound like we are bashing a provider or it's a show bashing providers, but we're having providers tell people that they have zero option to be induced especially if there's a medical reason. Sometimes there's a medical reason. We've got preeclampsia or something is going on, but this mom wants to have a trial of labor and a VBAC, but then her cervix isn't super great for induction. We're being robbed of these options. They even say, “The data shows the Foley catheter is a safe tool for mechanical dilation in women undergoing a trial of labor after a Cesarean.” If your provider is saying that you're not a candidate or it's a contraindication for VBAC, then maybe I invite you to have a discussion with them. Right? An open discussion of, “Okay, what I have learned is that it's not necessarily a contraindication. Is there new evidence that we're not aware of?” Maybe there is. Maybe there's new evidence. Julie: There's not. Meagan: I know, but right? Maybe they have secret evidence. Julie: Give them the benefit of the doubt, right? Meagan: Is there new evidence that we're not aware of and is there any way that we can have a conversation about it? Can we talk about this because if it is, then okay? But if not–Julie: Well, and honestly, gosh. I just think that it's just something that they've heard or something that their practice does or something that the hospital says. You know, I mean, we all do it in our lives. Our mom says, “Oh, this and this. Oh, you should never cook with refined sugar. You should always use granulated sugar.” I don't know. I'm not a baker so it's probably not a good example. But you know, and then you go throughout your life like, “Oh, my mom says you should never cook with this type of sugar,” but that type of sugar is totally fine. Someone you trust had told you that so it's just ingrained in your belief. I have those things. Meagan: It's like the trans-fat argument. Julie: Yes. It's like, my gosh. How many beliefs do we hold that maybe we know they're just silly, but it's just something we've known for so long that doing it otherwise would feel so foreign to us. There are so many things in the system like that where the providers aren't meaning to do harm, it's just the way that they've been taught. It doesn't give them an excuse. Oh my gosh, there was a quote the other day that popped up in my feed. I was arguing online with some photographer about birth photography and I got a little heated because I was super tired because I'd been to three births in four days and I was awake for 16 hours through the night. Anyway, but a little while later, some unrelated person posted this quote in their stories and I like it because it goes along with what I was just talking about. It says, “Don't assume malice. Assume ignorance. Life is easier. The world is kinder and you can educate. Actual malice is pretty rare, I find.” Then somebody else commented and said, “I always remember Hanlon's Razor. Never assume malice when incompetence will suffice as an explanation. With that said, never forget Fred Clark's lot either. Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There is a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice at which there is simply no way to become that ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.” I'm going to forward this to you. Meagan: I was just going to say will you forward that because that is amazing. Never just assume malice. Julie: Assume ignorance. They just don't know. It's okay because there are lots of things we don't know too but when it gets to the point where you're just completely refusing to see that there's any other way, then that's where it gets to be malice and aggressive. But I love a provider or a nurse when I'm in the delivery room doing peanut ball or Spinning Babies and the nurse is like, “Oh, tell me more about that.” That is a position of maybe ignorance and they want to learn and do better. They just don't know those things. But when you have a nurse come in who says, “Oh, we don't use the peanut ball before 7 centimeters because it doesn't do anything,” that is a malicious form of ignorance. Meagan: Yeah. Yeah. Okay, I love that so, so much. Thank you for sharing that. Julie: You're welcome. I'm glad I screenshotted it. Cervical LipsMeagan: Me too. Okay, one of the questions is about cervical lips. Julie: Mmm. Meagan: I know, it's a good question. It's hard because it happens and it's frustrating if it doesn't go away. Right? It's like, if I make it to 9.5 centimeters and I have this lip that will not go away, one– why doesn't it go away? Why does it happen? Two– how can I get it away? What are some ways? It sucks if that is the only reason why a Cesarean happens. Julie: Well, first do you want to say what a cervical lip is just in case people don't know? Meagan: Yep, yep. Julie: Oh, me? Well, a cervical lip is just where your cervix is almost fully dilated, but there is just a little sliver of it, or part of it– so if you imagine a crescent moon shape, where part of your cervix is all the way gone behind baby's head and there is just a little sliver of it on some part of the baby's head coming over. Just a teeny bit. Just like a lip. Just like a little lip. Meagan: Yes. So when we have cervical lips, sometimes pressure on that part of the cervix helps it melt away and thin. We work through positions like what Julie was saying by using a peanut ball or we make you more central through a squat or sitting on the toilet. Sometimes it's an anterior lip. Sometimes it's way on the side. Sometimes it's a little puffier in the back. Sometimes we will use positions to help get rid of that lip.But it's really hard because sometimes even through positions, that lip sometimes doesn't go away. Sometimes it can be massaged or it can be advanced. I'm happy to continue but I want to give you an opportunity to talk too. Julie: No, you're good. Meagan: But advancing, right? Julie: The provider will hold it during a contraction and push it back. That's really painful if you don't have an epidural. If you have an epidural, that's a good way to do it. The medical system is going to hate me for saying this, but I've also seen people push through a contraction when they have a cervical lip and it slips right over baby's head. You don't want to push too much with a cervical lip also because it can cause the cervix to swell if it's a positional issue. There are a whole bunch of things you can do, but Meagan, I think you were right on track when you were talking about movement, positions, squatting, and all of those things to help put that pressure on and help straighten baby's head out. I mean, it's not always because of the baby's head, but it could be. Squatting and putting that pressure down is just going to really help. Meagan: Yeah, so when a provider is holding it and helping it, I call it an advance. Advancing it over the baby's head. Sometimes it just needs to slip over the baby's head. It's so stretchy. Julie: It will stay there. Meagan: Sometimes, it's so stretchy that it will just go away. I'm always giving sound effects on this podcast. Sometimes it's like we're trying, trying, and trying, but then we have possible issues because then we're swelling. We're aggravating it. It's tissue. It's the cervix so it can get bogged and it can swell. So if that is happening and your provider is like, “Yes. I think through this push, I can push it. I can help advance it over this baby's head and it's going to go away and we're going to have a baby,” great. It's worth trying. But if it's over and over and over again and we're advancing it and it's just not going, we are risking it to swell. So yeah. Movement. This sounds weird too. Here I am suggesting Pitocin again. Sometimes a little stronger of a contraction, just a little bit stronger of a contraction and a little bit of a lift can just put the amount of pressure on the cervix or cause the cervix to continue dilating. Then the cervix is done and you can turn the Pitocin off. That's always an option to say, “Okay. We've done this, this, and this. Let's move on.” Some providers, usually out-of-hospital providers– Julie, I don't know if you've seen this– will place Arnica. Julie: Yeah. I have seen that. Meagan: If it's starting to feel puffy or maybe have done advancing a couple of times. Julie: I love Arnica, man. It is my favorite. Arnica gel. Meagan: I love it too. Julie: Love it. Meagan: Yes. I love it. Sometimes providers will do some Arnica up there to help reduce inflammation and swelling and things like that. Cervical lips can happen for no reason really other than just it's happening. People say, “Oh, sometimes it's baby's position.” Again, maybe we want more pressure. Sometimes it's the lack of intensity. If I remember right, if you've ever had a LEEP procedure–Julie: Yeah, like some scarring on the cervix can cause that. Meagan: Yes. Yeah. So a LEEP procedure or maybe really bad cervical tearing or trauma to the cervix can create less elasticity. I don't know if that's the right word. But it can cause a cervical lip. I've also seen– this is more for the edema again on the Arnica– Benadryl. Providers give someone Benadryl because it's an antihistamine for swelling. Yeah. There are so many things that you can talk to your provider about. If you have a cervical lip, oh. Go ahead. Julie: I was going to say that sometimes, just doing nothing. Meagan: Just waiting, yes. Julie: Sometimes in labor, even us as doulas, we see, “Oh, well it looks like contractions are coupling. Let's do some abdominal lifts.” But sometimes, that's an intervention. It just is. Spinning Babies® is an intervention. It's a more natural intervention, but sometimes, maybe a lot of the time, you just need to leave it alone. I don't know. I saw this post on social media the other day that was talking about, “I hate Spinning Babies® because it's an intervention and all of these doulas and midwives are like, ‘Oh, let's do Spinning Babies®. Let's do Spinning Babies®.' It's an intervention just like Pitocin or whatever.”I don't think it's just like Pitocin, but it kind of takes away from the trust of the natural labor process when you're like, “Oh, you've got to fix this.” It's kind of, in a way, saying that we don't trust the natural labor process as much. But there are some times when it is good and beneficial to do those things. There are some times when you can't just trust the natural labor process alone, but a lot of times, you can. A lot of times, we just need to let these things be and they will resolve themselves. This is a big thing where knowing all of your options then trusting your intuition and having someone to guide you like a doula will help you know which is the right thing for you whether you want to try squatting, try different positions, try Arnica gel, or just leave it be for a little while. There's no right answer. Meagan: There is no right answer and there are these things that we can do. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't, but we want you to know that there are things you can do. Sometimes those things just do nothing. Absolutely. Membrane SweepsSo let's talk about sweeping membranes. Talking about interventions, sweeping the membranes. I've heard it called a sweep and a scrape. Julie: Ew. Meagan: Yeah. People say “scraping the membrane”. If you don't know what sweeping the membranes is, it's when a provider will insert typically their fingers inside the cervix and separate the membrane of the amniotic sac from the cervix and do a little sweep around. That releases hormones like prostaglandins and things like that. Sometimes, it's used to induce. It's a more gentle– I don't know if that's how you say it– way of inducing. One of the questions, Julie, was, “Does it work? What are the pros and cons? Should I do this?” We do have a lot of providers that will say, “Oh, we can just strip your membranes.” What do you think? What do you say? Julie: Evidence Based Birth® used to have a great article on this. The one thing that I– okay, I love Evidence Based Birth®. Meagan: I think she still does. Julie: This is the thing though, they took away all of their articles and replaced them with just their podcast transcripts. I wish that they would have their regular blog articles still instead of just having the podcast and the transcripts which makes me a little bit sad because then you have to read through the whole thing in order to find what you are looking for. But I do love me some Evidence Based Birth®.Listen, Evidence Based Birth® does say that there is research that shows that starting regular membrane sweeps at 37 weeks of pregnancy and doing them, I think it's twice a week until delivery can shorten your pregnancy by one to two days. Personally, for me, that's not enough evidence to want to do them because you are getting 10+ cervical membrane sweeps. That is a lot for just a one or two-day shorter pregnancy. But for some people, that might be worth it to them. It's just one of those things where there is that evidence that shows, but this is the thing. Doing one membrane sweep at 40 weeks is not going to shorten your pregnancy by one or two days. It's not going to shorten your pregnancy at all. This is what the studies show. There might be some anecdotal things or your water might break prematurely and that might kickstart labor, but the one-off or the one or two membrane sweeps here and there is not statistically proven to shorten that. You have to start super early. Another thing I want to say–Meagan: Two days to have to avoid going in or having it massaged or swept twice a week? Julie: Yeah, one to two days. It would cause you so much pain and cramping and it would make you miserable. Meagan: That's the thing I wanted to say. Sometimes cervical sweeps or membrane sweeps can actually promote prodromal labor. Julie: Yeah. Meagan: Right? We're up there and we're disrupting the cervix and making it think that we need to start contracting, but our body is not really ready to labor so we're contracting, contracting, contracting, and getting exhausted, but labor is not happening. Then the next day, we're sweeping again or we're contracting again, but then really, we don't have a baby for 2-3 weeks. Right? We're exhausted when labor starts. Julie: Yeah. Meagan: Like you said, they can hurt. If our cervix is posterior, especially at 37 weeks, it's a lot more likely for our cervix to be posterior than it is anterior, they have to go in, back, and around to get to the cervix and sweep. It's not just in and out. That can cause a lot of discomfort that's really unnecessary. One of the questions is, “Does it possibly increase infection?” We are inserting something into the cervix and sweeping around, maybe yeah. Julie: Well, here's the thing though. I'm just skimming through this podcast article on Evidence Based Birth®'s website. If you want to find it, it's super easy. Just Google “Evidence Based Birth® Membrane Sweeping” and it will pop up right there for you. Meagan: They give you updated evidence on it. Don't they have it updated? It was in 2020. Julie: Yeah. It's in 2020 for sure. They break it down. There are 44 studies that they look at. Some of them show no difference. Some of them show 9% increase in artificial rupture of membranes. Premature and accidental. There are a whole bunch of varying interpretations here, but none of them are too conclusive as far as it causing that significant of a difference in when labor will start. Yes. Go and read it if you're curious. It's really good. Or you can listen to it, I guess as well. There is great stuff there. Meagan: Yeah. It's Episode 151 on Evidence Based Birth®. Yeah. Julie: Yeah. Meagan: Yeah. So I think just closing out this question as a whole, it's a personal preference. If you want to try something to encourage labor to begin on more of a natural basis, then it could be worth it. But for my personal suggestion to my doula clients and what I would do– again, I'm me. I'm not you. If I was being faced with a medical reason to induce or a concern, but I was going to be induced anyway, I would maybe try it. Does that make sense? If I was already going to be induced for a medical reason, then I would probably try it. Julie: One or two days might be beneficial for you at that point. Meagan: One or two days might be beneficial. If I can avoid going in and being hooked up to a Pit drip, then that might be better for me. That's one of my things. If I was facing an actual induction, I maybe would try it. For my actual birth, my midwife wanted to. She said, “Hey, why don't you come in and we'll strip your membranes?” I said, “Nope.” I didn't feel like I needed it. I don't know if it would weaken my membranes or accidentally rupture my membranes because that is a possible consequence. We can induce infection. We can accidentally break our water. We can weaken it as we separate it. So those types of things, for me, were not worth it. I was good to just keep going as I was. Julie: Yeah. VBA2CMeagan: Okay. What are some other questions? I know we have a couple more before we end. Julie: There's one about VBAC after two C-sections I know. Meagan: Oh yeah. Yes. Julie: Let's talk about that one. “Why do so many providers not support VBAC after two C-sections? What does the evidence say?” Meagan: Mhmm. Well, the evidence says that it is reasonable. Julie: Yeah. It is. Even ACOG says that it's reasonable. Meagan: Yep. Yep. Yep. Julie: I feel like this goes back to what we were talking to about before with that quote. I feel like most providers have just been told that it is not safe, so they say that it's not safe, so they don't do it and they don't support it. They throw around terms like, “Oh, it doubles your chance of uterine rupture. 50% chance of uterine rupture,” and things like that, right? We have the system that is just content on not wanting to have or support any evidence that will go contrary to the things that they've been taught. You see with the ARRIVE trial. We have been throwing evidence at providers that so many things reduce your chances of C-section for years. Right? Like waiting for labor to start on its own, laboring at home as long as possible, avoiding Pitocin, avoiding elective inductions, and all of those things. We've been throwing these things at providers for years about nice, safe, non-medical ways to avoid Cesareans and providers weren't interested in it all. Then all of a sudden, the ARRIVE trial comes out and they're like, “Oh, inducing at 39 weeks decreases Cesarean rates,” which, it doesn't by the way. As soon as providers are shown something that reinforces things they already know and do, they're like, “Oh, yeah. That's something I can get behind. I can do this because I already do this all of the time anyways. I already schedule inductions. I already do Pitocin. I already do these surgeries.”So when they're shown something that will reinforce their beliefs and things that they already know how to do, they're on board with it. But my gosh, you try and show them these nonmedical ways of improving birth outcomes and nobody wants to buy it because they're like, “Oh well, that's just–”. It's not how they've been trained. Meagan: It's not how they've been trained and sometimes they've seen a scary outcome. Julie: Yeah, of course. Meagan: Studies do say that women requesting for a trial of labor, a VBAC and having a VBAC, should absolutely be counseled and absolutely be offered an opportunity because we know that the success rate is as high of 71%, if not higher. 71% or higher, right? The uterine rupture rate is not much higher and if you compare VBAC after two Cesareans, maternal morbidity is really comparable to a repeat Cesarean. It's low. It's overall safe and reasonable to have a vaginal birth after two Cesareans. Julie: The risks to baby are similar. The risks to mom are actually higher in a repeat Cesarean like increased blood loss, pulmonary embolism, and maternal death is still incredibly low. Maternal death is incredibly low. We're talking about .000-something-percent, but when you're looking at it against VBAC, it's 10 times more likely for a mother to die during a Cesarean birth during a vaginal birth. I don't want to scare you because 10 times more likely sounds like a super scary number like, “Oh, you're twice as likely to have a stillbirth after you're 41 weeks,” but it's an incredibly small increase and incredibly small risk already. It's the same thing with this. It's an incredibly small risk but we don't talk about those things. Meagan: It's even harder to find evidence for vaginal birth after three or more Cesareans. That's where we don't have a lot of information. Most providers out there, to be honest, if you've had three Cesareans, it's going to be harder to find someone that will allow you to give birth vaginally. It's so hard. But it still doesn't mean that you're absolutely not a candidate or that it is a ginormous risk that completely risks everybody out. People do it and again, we were talking about it earlier. If it's a risk that you are willing to take and it's a comfortable risk for you, then that says something. Yeah. VBAC after two Cesareans is totally reasonable and totally possible. We've got lots of stories on the podcast. I'm living and walking proof. Julie: And lots of stories of VBAC after three or four Cesareans too. Meagan: Three or four, yeah. Yeah. It's totally possible. If a provider is trying to tell you that your risk of rupture really is 50-60%, then that is one– not a provider that you should probably be going to for a VBAC, but two– something that probably needs to be changed because maybe they just are really uneducated on the evidence. We're looking at just barely over 1%. It's really low. Julie: And not even that, there are several different studies. ACOG sites two studies in their practice bulletin and one of the studies shows no difference in rupture rates between VBAC and VBAC after two C-sections. The other one shows a slightly higher increase. I don't remember what the numbers are off of the top of my head, but VBAC Link does have a blog on VBAC after two C-sections. You can probably just Google “VBA2C” and it will pull up in the first or second search results, but I'm sure that Paige will probably also link it in the show notes for us. So take a look at those statistics because even ACOG says that and if ACOG says something, why are we not behind that evidence that ACOG published? Meagan: I know. It's so funny because ACOG goes through a lot to publish these things, these articles and journals, but then we're not having providers– I'm going to say midwives too. We have midwives that don't follow these practices. We have providers that don't follow it. The evidence is there. They're showing that it's there. Why aren't we doing it? CPDI know we're almost out of time, but I just really want to talk about CPD a little bit because lately in our inbox, we have been seeing a lot of people being told that they hear the stories. They see the stories and they wish they could, but they were diagnosed with CPD and they can't. They can't get a baby out of their pelvis. For those who don't know what CPD is, it's cephalopelvic disproportion. It's just pretty much saying that your pelvis is too small. Yeah. Julie and I personally have both been diagnosed. Julie: Told that, yeah, in our op reports. Here's the thing about CPD. It's incredibly rare. It's incredibly rare and most of the time comes from growing up incredibly malnourished like in third-world countries so your bones grow in a deformed way or after a traumatic pelvic injury. It's very rare for a true CPD diagnosis to come from a normal, healthy person. You can't even diagnose it without pelvic imagery exam, like an actual scan. It's not even an x-ray. If you go, “My doctor gave me an x-ray and told me my pelvis is too small.” First of all, that's not the right way to diagnose it. Second of all, pelvises– your body is so pumped full of hormones that our pelvises expand. They literally move around as baby is coming down. Babies' heads overlap, the skulls and these bones in their heads overlap and squish together and smoosh together to come out of that pelvis. Your pelvis is opening in ways that it doesn't normally and babies' heads are smooshing together in ways that they never will again, so how are you even supposed to tell how much a pelvis is going to open and expand and how much a baby's head is going to smoosh together? I will die on that hill. Man, I will die on that hill. No. You were diagnosed with CPD and that's bull crap. That diagnosis was bull crap and unless you grew up in Africa or in these poor countries. All of these African women are still having babies. Sorry, that probably sounded a little bit bad. I didn't mean to say it like that. These women are still having babies even though they were malnourished. You have to have a severe, severe deformity from malnourishment. Rickets is the disease that comes along usually wth CPD or a traumatic pelvic injury like maybe you got in a car accident. Meagan: Thrown off a horse. Julie: Or got kicked hard in there somewhere sometime by something. I don't know. But it's just not as common as people are saying. It's not. Meagan: Right. Yeah. It's just overused. So if you have been told that, I hope that through the evidence– we're going to have links here in the show notes to all of these studies and things. I hope you know that your pelvis is perfect. Julie: Your pelvis is perfect. Let's make a shirt. “My pelvis is perfect.” Make it a shirt. Do it. “My pelvis is perfect. Hashtag why we VBAC.” Meagan: Right. Okay, well thank you for being here. Thanks everybody for submitting your questions. We're going to keep doing these. We're going to bring the questions and answers. We're going to talk about them. We're going to talk about some of the statistics and the evidence behind some of this. So yeah. Make sure to watch out on our Instagram if you haven't followed us on Instagram, and I'll make sure to let you know when the next Q&A with Julie and I will be. Julie: If you're in Utah looking for a birth photographer, come and find me. My Instagram is @juliefrancombirth or you can find me at www.juliefrancom.com. I would love to support you and I would love it even more if Meagan and I could support you. So reach out, we'll give you a deal. We'll hook you up because we love being in the birth space together. Meagan: Yes, we do. We just got our first one the other day and it was awesome. Julie: It was awesome. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. 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Casenotes Past & Present is a Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh podcast. In this episode we explore the history of paediatrics, including the importance placed on maternal milk, the differentiation between adult and child medical care and the development of Children's hospitals. We then talk to Dr Ailsa McLellan, a consultant paediatric neurologist about her experience working with children, treatments targeted to genetic conditions and specialisation of services. And for this week's case study, we look at how physicians tackled the treatment of Rickets in the early 20th century. Website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage Twitter: https://twitter.com/RCPEHeritage Credits Editor and producer: Laura Burgess has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021 after completing her MA in History from UNC Charlotte. Editor and producer: Sarah E Hayward completed her PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies at Kingston University London in 2023. She has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021. She has a passion for archival research and she loves to explore creative ways to assemble and share the hidden stories she uncovers.
***Last chance - complete our short survey by Tuesday, February 28th to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2023podcast *** Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306 Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZa____________________________________From newborn to one year of age, young horses are known as foals. This first year of life is instrumental in determining how a horse's future will play out, and poor nutrition can be devastating in a number of different ways. During this episode, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD. equine nutrition specialist, joins us for a discussion about some of the most important nutritional elements of a horse's diet. From protein to zinc, to the “big two” nutrients (i.e. calcium and phosphorus), Dr. Duren explains the importance of each and the issues that can arise if a foal receives more or less than the optimal amount. You will also learn about the digestive system of foals, when foals should be started on solids, and how the diet of a pregnant mare impacts the fetus. Key Points from This Episode:The definition of a foalWhere you can access a comprehensive list of nutrients for horsesNutrients that are critical for foal growthSymptoms of nutrient deficiency in foalsThe dangers of overfeeding a foalHow to support a foal whose mother is not producing enough milkThe age at which foals should start consuming hay and concentratesProblems that arise due to a lack of proteinWhy calcium and phosphorus are known as the “big two”The importance of getting the calcium-phosphorus ratio rightHow zinc impacts foal growthThe effects of inadequate levels of copper in a foal's dietWhat a foal's digestive system looks likeHow the diet of a pregnant mare will affect the foal after birthThe growth stages that a foal goes through during the first year of lifeHow your goals for the foal should determine their nutrition management planThe benefits of a smooth growth curveHow to minimize weight issues when a foal is weaned off his mother's milkAdvice on what to feed a growing foalSome of the most common developmental orthopedic diseasesExercises that young, growing horses should not engage in____________________________________ Notable References:2:59 - Nutritional Requirements of Horses (Sixth Revised Edition 2007) - https://doi.org/10.17226/1165314:54 – In reference to a study done in New Zealand regarding the effect of copper supplementation on the copper status of pasture-fed foals - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9622321/35:05 – In reference to horses who had stifle and sesamoid issues, they followed them and based off their radiographs, if they appeared in a 2 year old sale to see, did they race and how did they do? - Pages 424-427 chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/2022Proceedings.pdf38:45 – Studies with sheep and horses to determine if circling or loading a joint unevenly could cause joint damage - https://www.hindawi.com/journals/arthritis/2017/7481619/ & https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/11/1379 ____________________________________Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.comShare our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode.____________________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-resourcesConnect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok____________________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced when ultraviolet rays from the sun hit the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D is essential for many body functions and is particularly important for the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. It is also involved in immune system function and may have other roles in the body. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones). Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases. In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend. Sun exposure is an easy and efficient way for the body to get vitamin D. The skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from the sun. However, it is important to be safe when in the sun and to get enough vitamin D without increasing the risk of skin cancer.#vitamind Here are some common questions:How much vitamin D do I need?What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?How can I get more vitamin D?Can I take too much vitamin D?What are the risks of vitamin D deficiency?Can vitamin D help with certain health conditions?What foods contain vitamin D?Can vitamin D be harmful if taken in large amounts?How do I know if I have a vitamin D deficiency?Can vitamin D be taken with other medications?Salad with a side of fries link:spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mtUfSykWtrePCk4iRzW0dapple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries-nutrition-wellness/id1476096152Follow Jenn:Facebook: tag @JennTrepeck and use #saladwithasideoffriespodcastInstagram: tag @JennTrepeck and @saladwithasideoffriespod you can also use #saladwithasideoffriespodcastTwitter: tag @JennTrepeck and use #saladwithasideoffriespodcastLinkedIn: tag @JenniferTrepeck and use #saladwithasideoffriespodcastTikTok: tag @JennTrepeck and use #saladwithasideoffriespodcastYoutube: tag @JennTrepeck Article on Vit D: https://jenntrepeck.medium.com/delightful-d-vitamins-4dab5e098959@JennTrepeck (IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok) @saladwithasideoffriespod (IG only)www.asaladwithasideoffries.comWant something to smile about? Join my EXCLUSIVE Salad with a Side of Fries FB group for VIP only info, delicious & nutritious recipes, plus tips for living your happiest, healthiest life!Support the show
Shingles, Rickets, and paying off punishments. We continue our discussion on UFC and some of the other ways it's corrupt, and then dive into the tension between Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe. Then, Carli Lloyd joins us before the premiere of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" to tell us about some of the most surreal experience throughout her journey filming the show and her addiction to challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DG, OKTA, SMAR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CWH, SAVE LOOKING AT OI IN AVAYA WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING MSFT, BABA EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN FIVE, DG, OKTA, SMAR UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CWH, SAVE LOOKING AT OI IN AVAYA WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rickets from the Basic Science section. Follow Orthobullets on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/orthobullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/orthobulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/orthobullets LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/27125689 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMZSlD9OhkFG2t25oM14FvQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/orthobullets/message
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In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rickets / Osteomalacia from the Orthopedics section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rickets / Osteomalacia from the MSK section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficialx Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbulletsIn this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medbulletsstep1/message
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The Shift: From Passion To Professional - Episode 24 w/ Rohan Ricketts Former Professional Footballer Rohan Ricketts is our guest this week. Felt it was time to cover another new sport for my audience. Rohan shared in this episode about his journey from being a young player passionate about a popular sport to making the shift into the mindset and hardwork of a professional more serious player. He also shared about his travels and exposing different people to black folks but taking the responsibility of giving them a positive reflection of people of color. So many gems shared in this episode and how Rohan is now passing on those gems to his youth athletes through his Rohan Ricketts academy. To connect with Rohan: IG: https://instagram.com/rohanricketts https://instagram.com/rohanrickettsacademy Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohanricketts LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-ricketts-7b079632/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rohan.ricketts.14 FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RohanRicketts10
This episode covers rickets.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/ortho/rickets/ or in the orthopaedics section of the Zero to Finals paediatrics book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
Host Aaron Lohr talks about vitamin D insufficiency and COVID-19 with Laurel Mohrmann, MD, and Sweta Chekuri, MD, both from Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Drs. Mohrmann and Chekuri participated on a team that presented in March on vitamin D insufficiency at ENDO 2021. For more information, including helpful links and other episodes, visit our website at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast
Host Aaron Lohr talks about vitamin D insufficiency and COVID-19 with Laurel Mohrmann, MD, and Sweta Chekuri, MD, both from Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Drs. Mohrmann and Chekuri participated on a team that presented in March on vitamin D insufficiency at ENDO 2021. For more information, including helpful links and other episodes, visit our website at https://www.endocrine.org/podcast
Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body produces when you are exposed to sunlight. It is also found in food, including fish and eggs. You might be wondering if you need Vitamin D in your diet because of the COVD (Climate Change). There have been many cases where people were deficient due to lack of exposure to the sun. In this blog post we will talk about what Vitamin D does for your body, how much do you need, and if it's possible to take too much?Weigh-InI am down a smidge to 234.5. I've removed cereal from my house (as I can't eat "just one bowl") and I'm slowly eating less meat after looking into a more plant-based lifestyle.What is All This Talk About Vitamin D?Vitamin D DeficiencyMuch of this information is from this website In the United States, 41.6% of the total population is deficient. The symptoms of a Vitamin D deficiency are not always as easy to identify, especially if you're out in the sun. Many people live healthy lives without experiencing problems from this condition, but for some, it could mean loss of joint function or issues with muscle growth and recovery time.The most well-known symptom of vitamin D deficiency is rickets, a bone disease common in children in developing countries. Rickets has been mostly eliminated from Western countries because of the fortification of some foods with vitamin D.Deficiency is also linked to osteoporosis, reduced mineral density, and increased risk of falls and fractures in older adults.What's more, studies indicate that people with low vitamin D levels have a much greater risk of heart disease, diabetes (types 1 and 2), cancer, dementia, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis.Finally, vitamin D deficiency is linked to a reduced life expectancy.Two Types of Vitamin DTwo main dietary forms existVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Found in some animal foods, like fatty fish and egg yolks.Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Found in some plants, mushrooms, and yeasts.Of the two, D3 (cholecalciferol) seems to be almost twice as effective at increasing blood levels of vitamin D as D2.Benefits of Vitamin DReduced risk of osteoporosis, falls, and fractures.Better strength. Vitamin D can increase physical strength in both upper and lower limbs.Cancer prevention. Vitamin D may help prevent cancer. One study noted that 1,100 IU per day — alongside calcium — reduced cancer risk by 60%Depression management. Studies show that vitamin D may ease symptoms in people with clinical depression.Reduced risk of type 1 diabetes.Improved mortality. Some studies suggest that vitamin D reduces people's risk of dying during the study periods, indicating that it may help you live longerHowever, many of these results are preliminary. According to a recent review, more evidence is necessary to confirm many of these benefitsHow Much Should I take?This seems to be up to debate.400 IU (10 mcg): infants, 0–12 months600 IU (15 mcg): children and adults, 1–70 years old800 IU (20 mcg): older adults and pregnant or breastfeeding womenAlthough adequacy is measured at 20 ng/ml, many health experts believe that people should aim for blood levels higher than 30 ng/ml for optimal health and disease preventionAccording to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, the safe upper limit is 4,000 IU. This is interesting as many manufacturers are selling pills there the dose is 5000 IU.It May Need Other Nutrients to WorkSome researchers claim that fat-soluble vitamins work together and that it's crucial to optimize your vitamin A and K intake while supplementing with vitamin D3.This is especially important for vitamin K2, another fat-soluble vitamin that most people don't get enough of.Magnesium — another important mineral often lacking in the modern diet — may also be important for vitamin D function.What Happens if You Take Too Much?It is a myth that it is easy to overdose on vitamin D.Vitamin D toxicity is very rare and only happens if you take very high doses for extended periods.The main symptoms of toxicity include confusion, lack of concentration, drowsiness, depression, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and high blood pressureWhere to Buy Vitamin D?In looking for sources, I found Amazon Elements which is Amazon now selling supplements. A bottle of Vitam D3 is 10.99 for 180 capsules if 5000IU vs Nature Made at 14.72 for the same bottle.Please remember, I'm not a doctor or a trainer. Please consult your logical doctor before taking supplements.
As cooler weather is quickly approaching I thought it would be valuable to talk about the importance of light, and some light therapy's to get when there's not a lot of light! Light can improve your mood, vision, productivity and more! There are so many benefits of light! Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_musichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/blog/changeyourstate/benefits-of-natural-light/https://purifywellnesscenter.com/light-therapyhttps://purifywellnesscenter.com/vitamin-d-light#signup
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Fall is here. Are you getting enough Vitamin D? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight and certain foods and is necessary for bone and heart health. Without it, the body can't absorb calcium. Due to a lack of sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency peaks during Fall and Winter. Being deficient can cause symptoms like fatigue, back pain, depression, and hair loss. Having a deficiency can even increase the chance of developing Rickets, childhood asthma, and certain types of cancers. Talk to your doctor if you're experiencing symptoms of a Vitamin D deficiency. A simple blood test can help your doctor determine if supplements are needed. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that's EMTexas.com https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#section6 Thank you for listening to the Staying Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2 For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!
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We talk with the daughter of Beth Ann Rickets as we cover the many sorted details of the final months of her mothers life. A powerful conversation about the impact left on the families of these missing persons cases.
TV-based F*ck, Marry, Kill is back, and so is famous original panelist Joe Reid, as we decide whether to bone, betroth, or bash in the heads of Mad Men items, Handmaid's deaths, episode types, trains, fonts, and unkillable robber barons of yesteryear. From Aquarius to Zoo and every Sophie's choice in between -- but this time we've added our own brainteasers for our fellow panelists. Cool off with an extra-hot Extra Hot Great! GUESTS
Introduction Our great grandmothers knew that vitamin D deficiency was a big problem for her children, hence the daily fight over giving your grandfather his cod liver oil. Great Grandma didn't know what vitamin D was or what was in cod liver oil, but she knew it kept her kids healthy. How did she figure all this out, long before the era of biochemistry? I don't know. All I can figure is that she was truly a genius. But now this old fashion disease, vitamin D deficiency, and its many variants, are making a comeback. So in this pedcast, we are going to learn more about vitamin D and how you can avoid your children from becoming D-ficient in this important chemical of their bodies. Musical Intro Pediatricians Catch on Faster than Adult Doctors I think it is fair to say that pediatricians catch on faster than adult doctors. First, diseases are recognized in babies, then in older people. That's the way it seems to play out. Remember toxic shock back in the 70's that terrible deadly ICU type disease that adult women were getting. Eventually, that disease was pinned down to these women's use of super-absorbent tampon that promoted an overgrowth of a toxigenic staph aureus. This germ was deadly. Pediatricians had recognized a similar disease in non-tampon using children years earlier and called it staph scalded skin disease. Oh, and what about in the 1980's when the flesh eating strep made an appearance? Well, pediatricians have known about that for a long time as well. They called it erysipelas. Oh and shingles, don't forget shingles. Well, shingles is nothing more than chickenpox, a baby disease, coming out in a localized way. Now old people get a chickenpox shot to make sure that they don't get this dreaded old age disease. Well, the latest baby disease to make adult headlines is rickets and vitamin D deficiency. Rickets is a baby bone disease usually caused by vitamin D deficiency. And you know it; adult doctors have begun to recognize that many of adults are vitamin D deficient. Furthermore, many adult diseases are being tracked down to vitamin D deficiency. Adults don't get rickets because they are not growing but they can have other problems from a lack of vitamin D, as you are about to see. Science Lane- Essential facts to Know about Vitamin D Sometimes in these talks, I take a stroll down Opinion Lane, but today, we are going to make a detour down Science Drive. Vitamin D, what is it? It's a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning this vitamin is stored in fat for long periods of time. A little vitamin D comes from foods, but the vast majority of the vitamin D that your child has in their body comes from their own production of it. Production occurs in their skin when they are exposed to ultraviolet light, particularly UVB light. Once this vitamin/hormone is formed in their skin, their livers and kidneys put some final touches on it and it becomes an active substance in their bodies. And here is a key point to remember- vitamin D unlocks your child's absorption of calcium and phosphorus, the minerals that are needed for them to make strong bones. Without enough vitamin D, infants, children and adults just can't keep their bone strength optimal. There are just not enough minerals absorbed to make their bones really hard. If there is a severe deficiency of minerals in the bones, we call that disease rickets in babies or osteoporosis in adults. Vitamin D deficiency is not just for babies anymore. As I said before, the whole vitamin D story has been getting more complicated recently now that adult investigators have linked its deficiency to a whole host of adult diseases—namely multiple sclerosis, adult onset diabetes, immune dysfunction and certain types of cancer- colon and breast. It turns out that there are vitamin D receptors on every cell in your body so it makes sense that vitamin D deficiency may cause some other disease processes other than simply bone diseases. Which brings us back to great grandma and to to...
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