This episode discusses physician decision-making in late-night emergencies, focusing on a potassium alert. It emphasizes patient safety, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of collaboration for timely action in critical situations.

Welcome to the first episode of the Daily Brief podcast. Tonight, I’m talking about the split-seconD decisions physicians make during late-night emergencies. I’ll share a case where a lab alert showed dangerously high potassium, a level that can trigger fatal heart rhythms. I’ll briefly explain why potassium and sodium matter, and why abnormal results can’t be ignored, even if it means waking a sleeping patient. Above all, this episode is about putting safety first and treating care as a partnership. And if something is truly an emergency, act immediately.

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Ozempic is not magic. If you’re lying to yourself, it will fail. Obesity is the
symptom. Depression is the real disease.

Before you start Ozempic (or Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound), watch this. In this video I share the story of a patient who gained weight while on Wegovy, and why untreated depression, trauma, and emotional eating can sabotage even the most powerful medication.

This series will break down:
• What Ozempic really does to your body
• Why emotional eating bypasses GLP-1s
• The hidden reasons people fail on Ozempic
• How to actually succeed with weight loss long-term

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They told you statins would melt your muscles. But what they didn’t tell you… your heart is a muscle too.

In this episode, Dr. Albert Takem takes on one of the most dangerous myths spreading on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube: that statins cause muscle damage, rhabdomyolysis, and weakness.

The Truth:
- Mild muscle aches happen in some people, but severe muscle breakdown is extremely rare (Less than 0.1%).
- The nocebo effect (fear itself) is responsible for many of the “side effects” blamed on statins.
- Stopping statins because of misinformation doesn’t just risk sore legs — it risks a heart attack, stroke, or death.

Dr. Takem shares the story of a patient who quit his statin after watching TikTok videos… and came back with three stents and one unforgettable regret: “Doc… I wish I had just taken the damn pill.”

■ Don’t let misinformation cost you your life. Watch until the end — the next episode reveals the truth about statins and diabetes.

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A mother’s love can save you — or it can kill you.

Sean Milliken weighed over 900 pounds. He couldn’t walk. He couldn’t breathe. And the woman feeding him to death said she loved him.

This is not just a My 600-lb Life reaction. This is a breakdown of one of the most tragic episodes of emotional sabotage ever caught on camera.

🔴 Sean didn’t need more food. He needed more truth.
He begged for boundaries. He got more pizza.
He cried out for help. He got enabling.
He finally lost 400 pounds… and then lost everything.

In this episode, Dr. Takem — obesity doctor and internal medicine physician — shows how trauma, silence, and emotional dependence destroy families in slow motion.

If you’re a parent, this episode is for you.
If you’re struggling with emotional eating, this episode is for you. 
If you’ve ever asked, “How did it get this bad?” — this episode is your answer.

🧠 This wasn’t just obesity. This was Munchausen by proxy, wrapped in Southern comfort and served with love.

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He feared statins would raise his blood sugar.
So he stopped them.
At 45, he had a heart attack.

In this episode, Dr. Albert Takem — Primary Care Physician, Obesity Medicine Specialist, and Misinformation Slayer-in-Chief — exposes the dangerous myth that statins cause diabetes.
You’ll hear:

•The real story of a patient who stopped his statin and landed in the cath lab
•The woman who survived two widowmakers
•What really raises your blood sugar — and what kills diabetics

This episode is for Maria. For Troy. For Denise. And for anyone who's scared of the wrong enemy.
Subscribe. There’s more fire coming your way.

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I treated over 1,000 patients on statins, and here’s the truth: statins do NOT destroy your liver. There’s a lot of misinformation online about statins, liver enzymes, and cholesterol management—but as a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand how safe and effective statins are in preventing heart attacks and managing high cholesterol.

In this video, I’ll debunk the myths about statins causing liver damage, explain what changes in liver enzymes really mean, and break down the science behind why statins are one of the most important tools we have to protect heart health. If you’ve ever worried about liver problems, side effects, or the safety of statins, this video will give you the evidence-based answers you need.

📌 Topics covered:

Do statins raise liver enzymes?

Are statins safe for long-term use?

Statins, liver function, and heart attack prevention

Why misinformation about statins can put your health at risk

How statins help manage high cholesterol safely

👉 Don’t let misinformation stop you from protecting your heart. Watch until the end to learn the truth about statins, the liver, and your health.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Milk Thistle Tea Myth
3:19 Real Doctors Debate Statins
4:50 Statin Liver Failure Data
5:50 Fake Health Guru's
7:35 Up Next: Do Statins Cause Dementia?

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This video highlights the importance of stroke recognition, emphasizing that ignoring warning signs of stroke can have dire consequences. It's crucial for health awareness to understand stroke symptoms and act fast. Learn more about maintaining good heart health in our other videos.

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This video addresses how Steve Jobs delayed proper cancer treatment, choosing alternative therapies instead of standard medicine. Learn about the dangers of such alternative medicine and the importance of cancer therapy. It highlights the critical nature of early cancer symptoms awareness.

0:00 Intro
0:25 Denied Surgery
1:27 Steve Jobs Remedies
1:44 Breast Cancer Story
3:05 Black Community Mistrust
4:38 Steve Jobs Believed The LIE
5:55 Outro

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This video highlights how Dr. Takem takes down misinformers like Dr. David Diamond, Dr. Robert Dubroff, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Gary Brecka. He emphasizes that you won’t feel your arteries clogging—making it even more dangerous to believe misinformation, especially about statins. Dr. Takem stresses the importance of preventive medicine to avoid heart attacks. Prioritize your health, debunk harmful myths, and take steps now to save lives.

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The story of Ananda Lewis, who was a voice for a generation on shows like Teen Summit BET and MTV. Despite her impact, she skipped her mammogram and ultimately lost her battle with breast cancer. It's a reminder of the importance of breast cancer awareness and shared decision making in healthcare.

0:00 Intro
1:37 Misinformation 
2:40 Cancer Patient Story
3:33 M.O.D. Squad
4:30 Message To Black People
5:30 Outro


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