Episodes

Dr. Todd Oyen returns to discuss his personal experience living with CMT. As it happens, September is CMT awareness month so this is the perfect time to share this special conversation. Links: 1) Charcot Marie Tooth Associati...

Apparently Jody doesn't know how to let it go. Listen as he rants about incidents from the distant past that still get under his skin. If you observe Festivus, consider this an early airing of grievances. Sound effects by Voi...

The new PCAB Voquenza (vonoprazan) is being marketed as a superior alternative to PPI therapy for acid-related conditions (GERD with or without erosive esophagitis, H. pylori eradication). Are these two mechanisms of action r...

During the week prior to Hurricane Ike making landfall in Texas, paramedics from all over the country helped evacuate patients from the storm's path. In this episode of Critical Incident from Knowledgeable Provider, Jody shar...

It's back-to-school time! Are you ready? Jody shares his suggestions for passing those exams with flying colors. How To Study A Textbook by Tom Meyer

The sad story of a patient whose diagnosis was delayed until it was too late.

Requested by KP listeners! An update on a patient from the previous prostate cancer episode and a deep dive into the history of prostate cancer screening. References: Kazuto, I. et al. Screening for prostate cancer: History, ...

Angie Carmody is an American Sign Language interpreter with Huntsville City Schools in Huntsville, Alabama. She talks with Jody about her years of experience in the field and offers some helpful insights about communicating w...

Jody reviews lipid management for primary care. Sources & Links: Pignone, M. & Cannon, C.P. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering therapy in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. UpToDate. ⁠AHA/ACC 2018 Cho...

Dr. Oyen and Jody swap "war stories" from their EMS careers. Crazy codes, celebrity encounters, the Olympics, hurricanes, non-human patients; you really never know what you're going to run into out in the field.

Jody shares his general approach to managing hypertension in primary care. Links: 2020 IHS Hypertension Guidelines 2023 EHS Hypertension Guideline Update Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension

Michael David Smith is the former director of the Colbert County, AL Emergency Management Agency. He speaks with Jody about the agency's role during both day-to-day operations and large-scale disasters.

Uncle Jody is talking about the good ol' days again.

Dr. Oyen discusses what he has learned about teaching and connecting with students over his long career in EMS education. Dr. Oyen's YouTube Channel Northwest-Shoals Community College EMS Department

On the one-year anniversary of Knowledgeable Provider Jody reflects on the past, looks to the future, and discusses the current state of affairs at KP Pod HQ. Huge thanks to everyone who has listened!

Recently retired Colbert County, AL EMA director Michael David Smith discusses the medical helicopter crash that claimed the lives of crew members Allan Bragwell, Tiffany Miles, and Michael Baker on December 30th, 2007.

Jody (or someone who sounds suspiciously like him) discusses the phenomenon of impostor syndrome and how it affects medical professionals. References: 1) Chen C. Doctor who? Reflecting on impostor syndrome in medical learners...

Monoclonal antibodies are used to treat cancer. Or is it asthma? Skin conditions? Wait, didn't we use those for covid, too?? The answer is yes! Jody reviews the basic mechanism of these versatile medications as well as their ...

Rob recalls his experiences working in Madison County, AL during the tornado outbreak on April 27th, 2011. This interview was recorded in 2011, about a month after the storms hit. It was done using a handheld recorder with th...

In this episode of Calhoun's Crossing The Streams podcast, Jody participates in a panel discussion about whether or not teaching students about the Tuskegee syphilis study might contribute to vaccine hesitancy.

An update on #NephMadness 2024 standings and Jody's recollection of participating in the 2011 ITLS competition.

Jody summarizes all of the information in this year's #NephMadness from AJKD. The topics are: Animal House: Gila Monster vs Mourning Dove Preeclampsia: Diagnosis & Treatment vs Risk Factors, Prevention, & Long-Term Sequelae T...

Medical professionals don't go looking for trouble as a general rule but sometimes it finds us. We frequently encounter medical situations outside the familiar environments we work in and have to decide whether or not to get ...

Luke Pike is a civilian paramedic, a combat medic in the AL National Guard, and a patient living with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. He discusses diagnosis and treatment of narrow complex tachycardia from both sides of the e...