Episodes
Tidbit: Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor Application with Katie Glenn
Medical assistant Katie Glenn takes us through the surprisingly simple process of applying the sensor of the Freestyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor. Link: YouTube video demonstration (not us) Support the show Want to ge...
Is Long-Term Stimulant Laxative Use Safe?
We review the evidence, or rather the lack thereof. We also review the recently updated ACG/AGA guidelines for management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. Links: AGA/ACG Guideline on Chronic Idiopathic Constipat...
Paperwork Purgatory
Why did no one teach us how to fill out all these forms?! Jody goes through the tedious process of trying to get an imaging study covered by a patient's insurance company. After the effort (SPOILER ALERT) fails, he reviews …
ER Survival Guide with April Klar, CRNP
April Klar is a nurse practitioner in the emergency room of a busy level 1 trauma center in Huntsville, AL. She has worked in emergency medicine for over 20 years. On today's episode she discusses how she has managed to …
Diabetes Master Class with Mark Moore
Mark discusses living with and managing type 2 diabetes. He also shares how being both Black and gay has influenced his interactions with the healthcare system and offers his insights into the larger issue of healthcare dispa...
Deep Dive: Hyperparathyroidism
Jody reviews hyperparathyroidism including the underlying pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Sources: Sternlicht H, Glezerman IG. Hypercalcemia of malignancy and new treatment options. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2015 Dec 4...
It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's Flight Paramedic Alex Gallenstein!
Alex Gallenstein, NRP, FP-C talks with Jody about his experience doing perhaps the most glamorous and coveted job in EMS. Links: MedicTests.com Article On Gas Laws GMR Membership Information Erlanger Life Force Website Newswe...
Searching for Knowledge with Dr. Google
Jody delves into his recent Google searches to share what he learned. Topics include: Adult RSV vaccines, HPV testing & cervical cancer screening, transdermal testosterone therapy, fluid resuscitation for major burns, CT mye...
Pediatric Acute Care with Patti Meiers-Singleton, CRNP, PNP-AC
Patti offers tips for taking care of kids in non-pediatric settings, dealing with parents of sick kids, and discusses the emotional impact of her work. Patti is a former PICU RN and current PICU NP with over 20 years of …
2011 Alabama Tornadoes with Paramedics Terrie Armstrong & Tina Lansaw
An interview with paramedics Terrie Armstrong and Tina Lansaw about their experiences during the unprecedented storms that hit Alabama on April 27th, 2011, recorded about a month after the incident occurred. Terrie & Tina's d...
To Refer Or Not To Refer?
How do you decide when to refer a patient to a specialist? Jody discusses his thoughts about and experiences with patient referrals. Support the show Want to get in touch? Email any time at thekppod@gmail.com.
Bias In Medicine
Jody discusses how bias affects us as individuals as well as the medical field in general. Stick around to earn your wings fighting the GLP-1 craze and review the link between metformin and B12 deficiency. Harvard Implicit As...
Screening & Vaccine Recommendations
A quick overview of those super easy to remember, never-changing recommendations for screening and vaccination! Support the show Want to get in touch? Email any time at thekppod@gmail.com.
Introduction
An overview of what I expect this podcast to be and a little bit about my personal background. Welcome! Support the show Want to get in touch? Email any time at thekppod@gmail.com.