In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the rapidly expanding world of direct-to-consumer lab testing. They discuss the significant growth of this market, the potential benefits and risks associated with self-ordered lab tests, and their personal experiences with such testing.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding who truly needs lab tests, the distinction between screening and diagnostic tests, and the critical need for context when interpreting lab results. The hosts also explore the implications of lab errors and the necessity for informed decision-making in health monitoring. They emphasize the importance of targeted screening recommendations and the need for proper interpretation of lab results to avoid unnecessary anxiety and misdiagnosis.

Resources:

• https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/abnormal-labs-in-exercise-part-i-kidney-function/
• https://soundcloud.com/user-344313169/episode-107-abnormal-labs-part-i 
• https://soundcloud.com/user-344313169/episode-108-abnormal-labs-part-ii 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5638475/
• https://cfpclearn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TFP-187-CBC-screening-FV2.pdf
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9687310/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7249447/ 
• https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m149  
• https://www.jwatch.org/na51792/2020/06/18/more-us-residents-have-antinuclear-antibodies-now-1990s
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567576922007767
• https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/rheumatology-allergy-immunology/patient-care/rheumatology-clinical-care/decoding-the-ana-a-guide-to-ana-testing/
• https://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/february-2024/vol-17-issue-2-p-5-6/
• https://www.choosingwisely.org.au/recommendations/racgp10

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In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Derek Miles discuss hip pain, focusing on a personal case of Dr. Feigenbaum's recent injury. They explore the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for hip injuries, particularly in the context of powerlifting. The conversation delves into rehabilitation exercises, the importance of progressive overload, and the consultation process for injury management.

In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexities of injury recovery and the adjustments needed in training. They explore the importance of understanding individual working weights, the role of alternative exercises during rehabilitation, and the often-overlooked aspects of stretching. The dialogue also covers the consultation process, follow-up strategies, and the critical transition back to normal training, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to avoid setbacks.

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 41-year-old male who experienced a seizure while lifting weights. The discussion covers the patient's presentation, the physiological mechanisms at play, diagnostic workup, and his subsequent course. . The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between exercise, nutrition, and metabolic health.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39715334/ 

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the rise of colon cancer, managing elevated LDL levels, micro- and meso-cycle lengths, strength training for muscle size gains, and doctors' knowledge of nutrition. 

• Podcast 278
• LDL Management
• Lepodisiran to lower Lp(a)
• Progressive Loading

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss managing soreness, taking Sudafed while training, the food matrix effect, the impact of resistance training on muscle preservation during anti-obesity medication use, and more. 

• Podcast 298 
• Sudafed WADA
• Sudafed a PED?
• Factors Affecting Energy Compensation
• Food Matrix Effect

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), new research, and a new quack watch segment on Dr. Ardis.

Papers:

Staudacher 2023

Harer 2021

Bayless 2017

Nanayakkara 2016

Zeraattalab-Motlagh 2025

Nunan 2022

https://myginutrition.com/

https://www.ibsdiets.org/

Ewswaran 2025

Singh 2025 

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of young woman who presents with severe abdominal pain after working out.

Case:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6036518/

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review new data on seed oils as well as combining HIIT with lifting weights.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70025 

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss weight loss success, maintenance, and how-to improve success rates.

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References:

1.   CDC

2.   Zhang 2024

3.   WHO

4.   Quinn 2020

5.   Han 2019

6.   Williamson 2015

7.   Ryan 2013

8.   FDA 2025

9.   Ryan 2018

10.  Magkos 2016

11.  Knowler 2002

12.  Knowler 2009

13.  Look AHEAD 2014

14.  Sacks 2009

15.  Ahern 2017

16.  Anderson 2001

17.  Fildes 2015

18.  Daigle 2020

19.  Tay 2023

20.  Bouchard 1994

21.  Bouchard 1990

22.  NWCR

23.  Nicklas 2013

24.  Miller 2015

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss heart rate variability (HRV).

Resources:

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17276451/ 

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24290115/ 

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8608620/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5600971/ 

· https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2022.2092884 

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31838969/ 

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26177817/ 

·    https://www.escardio.org/static-file/Escardio/Guidelines/Scientific-Statements/guidelines-Heart-Rate-Variability-FT-1996.pdf 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7612541/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11560992/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11478500/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9412437/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9412437/ 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8160717/#notes2 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5624990/#S26 

·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8107721/ 

·    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21273908/ 

· https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1472702/full 

· https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1080/17461391.2019.1572227 

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