Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent controversy occurring in New Zealand where uninformed parents had to have medical custody taken away from them as their child required life-saving surgery.

Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and just how deadly it can be.

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Several discussion points today;

• What is the New Zealand controversy?
• How has anti-vaxx misinformation & disinformation led to the parent's way of thinking
• Why the government had to do to step in to save this child?

Links

• Anti-vaxx New Zealand parents lose custody

Let's talk about the five action steps to take for a healthier 2023...

It's the end of the year again, and this is the season when people start writing down their new year's resolutions. But we all know for a fact that around 50%-80% of people tend to give up on their goals come March, and we don't want that to happen to you this 2023.

Most new year's resolutions fail because of it being too ambitious or unrealistic, and many fail to achieve their goals because they try and do it alone.

That is why in order to make those goals easier to achieve, I came up with action steps that will help you have a more realistic and attainable set of goals for the upcoming year. Tune in and make your 2023 a fruitful year!

In this first two-part episode about planning for the upcoming year, Dr. Berry shares actionable steps in making your goals realistic and achievable. Here, he gives out valuable tips on how to hold yourself accountable for your actions and/or inactions and explains the importance of having a support system in achieving your goals.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Find out why many people tend to give up on their new year's resolutions early into the year;
• Learn how to hold yourself accountable for your actions and/or inactions in trying to achieve your goals; and
• Discover the importance of finding the proper support system in helping you achieve your goals

"As we, as a society, continue to move in a direction of moving away from our darkest of days, especially during this pandemic, we don't have excuses anymore." – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

"This is about the time where if you've given up that New Year's resolution that you had, whatever you were trying to take care of or do or not do, this is the time when we start doing it." – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Links/Resources:

• LLP 118: No More Excuses with Dr. Brad Bellard

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent measles outbreak currently going on in Columbus, Ohio.

Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and how it has led to 25% of the community being affected and now at severe risk for a disease that was once considered eradicated. At the time of this recording 46 children have been confirmed to be diagnosed with measles with 19 requiring hospitalization.

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Several discussion points today;

• When does this outbreak start?
• How has misinformation brought back a disease that was once considered dead?
• What to do if you are concerned about contracting measles if you're unvaccinated.

Links

• The Columbus Dispatch
• Measles Case Summary

Let's talk about lupus...

Lupus is not a frequently occurring disease if we are to compare it with the likes of diabetes and hypertension. But just because it is not as frequent as the others, doesn't mean that we shouldn't take it as something serious. If you are not prepared for its possible effects, it could definitely cause you problems.

Did you know that there are about 1.5 Americans diagnosed with lupus, and there are a total of around 5 million cases worldwide? The concerning thing about it is that 90% of these patients are women, and African-American women are three times more likely to have been diagnosed with this disease than white women.

Fortunately, while the actual causes of lupus are still unknown, there are available medications that help manage its symptoms.

In this episode, Dr. Berry talks all about lupus and discusses what happens to the immune system of those who have it. He also puts emphasis on how it could affect basically all of the internal organs as he reassures that while there is still no answer to what really causes it, there are ways to trace lupus and treatment options to help those who have been diagnosed.

Why you need to check out this episode:

• Learn about the nature of lupus and how it affects one's health;
• Understand how severe the complications brought by lupus could get and why it should never be seen as anything despite it being an infrequent disease; and
• Find out what signs and symptoms you should look out for if you suspect that you have lupus.

"In the case of lupus, something happens where your own immune system doesn't recognize that the foreign body it's trying to attack is its actual self." – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

"Lupus is when your immune system says 'Hey, you know what? I don't recognize myself, so I'm going to turn on myself." – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Links/Resources:

• Mayo Clinic - Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment
• What is Lupus?

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a special guest, Kyle Swinsky the Co-Founder and CEO of AMOpportunities, a Chicago-based company that helps international medical students and graduates secure U.S. rotations and supports hospitals and schools in managing trainees through high-quality services and software solutions.

Tonight's discussion hits close to home as a former program director as I would constantly receive emails from IMGS (International Medical Graduates), US-trained medical students, and nurse practitioners about elective rotations.

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Several discussion points today;

• What is AMOPPORTUNITIES?
• How they help not only international medical graduates secure elective rotations but also US-trained students including medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistant students.
• How their organization also helps hospital systems bridge the gap.

Links

• For the interest of international medical students/graduates
• In the interest of hospitals

Let's talk about treatment options for diabetes...

While diabetes is one of the most significant diseases there is in the world, it is not necessarily a life sentence. In fact, there are lots of different treatment options out there, depending on what your situation calls for.

However, despite the long list of available treatment options for diabetes, many diabetic patients still struggle with it; because more than just the medications, it takes a serious and dedicated lifestyle modification in order to win against diabetes.

So join Dr. Berry in the second of this two-part episode about Diabetes Awareness Month where he talks about the different treatment options for diabetes as he emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modification.

In this episode, Dr. Berry discusses the treatment options for diabetes as he explains what works best in which situations, while continuously stressing the importance of lifestyle modification in controlling diabetes.

Why you need to check out this episode:

• Discover the different treatment options you can take if you have diabetes, and which one will work best for your situation;
• Find out what, when, and how much you should eat if you are diabetic; and
• Understand the significance of lifestyle modification in dealing with your diabetes

"If you ask me, my job is to try to bankrupt these pharmaceutical companies. I want the lifestyle modifications to be just enough." – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

"We've always cared about diet and exercise. What happens is that when we were saying that diet and exercise is important, you weren't listening." – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Links/Resources:

• It's Diabetes Awareness Month
• Weight Loss Myths Part 1 with Dr. Sylvia
• Diabetes, Diet, Eating, and Physical Activity
• Diabetes treatment
• Types of Insulin
• Glucose Meters That Don't Need Finger Pricks

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the recent 2022 primary elections that saw women's rights on the ballot across the country.

When Roe V Wade was overturned I discussed the implications and why it would be important for healthcare workers to stand strong from their patients.

Tonight I am going to discuss what I think it means for the future of Pro-Women's rights due to these recent victories.

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Several discussion points today;

• How important were pro-abortion rights across the country
• Which states made significant advancements in protecting women's rights
• What do we have to look forward to?

Links

• CBS NEWS (Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories)

Let's talk about diabetes...

There are some diseases that are simply too significant that we dedicate an entire month talking about it; and speaking of which, since it's now November, that means it's time for Diabetes Awareness Month again.

Currently, there are around 37 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes. It is so bad that for every five diabetic people, there is one who is completely unaware that he has it. To make matters worse, there are around 96 million people who are currently in the pre-diabetic stage, ready to join the stats at any given time.

This disease is one of the leading reasons why people have dialysis, why people go blind, and why people need to have parts of their bodies amputated. The numbers have doubled in the last two decades, and even though there are new treatments available, the overall situation still doesn't look good.

So join Dr. Berry as he starts a two-part episode about Diabetes Awareness Month as he educates us on why we should take diabetes seriously – whether we are directly affected or not.

In this episode, Dr. Berry gives us an understanding of what diabetes is and what possibly causes it, what happens to our body when we have it, and what we have to look out for if we suspect that we're diabetic.

Why you need to check out this episode:

• Find out the risk factors of diabetes, and why it is important that you share your medical history with your family;
• Recognize the signs and symptoms that might be telling you that you are diabetic; and
• Understand the real magnitude of what diabetes can do to you, and why you must take this disease seriously.

"Diabetes is not just a sugar disease. It's a disease that causes all problems galore." – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

"Lifestyle modifications are significantly important. Whether you are monitoring the types of food you're eating, when you're eating, how you're eating, your physical activity, or more importantly, getting rid of physical inactivity." – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Links/Resources:

• Dr. Berry's Social Pages
• Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing a very real and scary trend in how the general public deals with death and the issue of desensitization to death as we experience more and more of it up close and personal.

This week we lost another hip hop star Take Off from the Migos tragically and almost immediately we were bombarded with images and even video of his last moments here with us.

Tonight I am going to discuss what that says about the current state of society that we have readily accepted being able to watch someone take their last breath and move on about our day as if nothing has occurred.

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Several discussion points today;

• The tragic loss of another hip-hop star?
• How society has accepted a lack of emotion when it comes to dealing with death
• What does it mean for our mental health in the future if we continue to become

Links

• How to deal with the unexpected with Niesia Garza

Let's talk about preventative medicine...

How important is it for you to be present on your annual visit?

As the saying goes, prevention will always be better than cure, but if we'll keep on disregarding the need to visit our physicians, the time will come when things will get worse, so bad that it might even take our life away from us.

So, if you still want to live a lot longer both in good shape and in good health, sit back and relax as we learn from today's guest. As always, awareness is where it all starts, but awareness is nothing when it's not put into fruitful action.

Dr. Randy Hines II is a board-certified family medicine physician and CEO of Hines Entertainment. Aside from being a physician, he's also an author and a podcaster. He hosts the On Call with Dr. Randy podcast where he discusses topics relating to preventive medicine, health, and wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Randy discusses why preventative medicine is a must, especially in today's time as he and Dr. Berry talk about the tactics for educating people about preventive measures that can help avoid poor health.

Why you need to check out this episode:

• Recognize the importance of preventative medicine and having a physician help you with this;
• Understand why you should still go for your annual visit even when you feel fine, and embrace some me time to take care of yourself; and
• Find out how podcasts help educate more people, especially in today's time when we're all on the go

"You got to slow down and take care of yourself. Sometimes, people are so busy trying to take care of other people and then they come and see me and it's like 'I got 10 issues that I want to talk about in this 30-minute visit and I haven't seen a doctor in two to three years because I've been so busy taking care of everybody else.' And I also tell them jokingly but also seriously, 'Hey, I'm not Jesus. I can't solve it all in one visit." – Dr. Randy Hines II

Notable Quotes:

"I always kind of try to expose myself to different things, different experiences, because you never know, that one little thing that'll build that bond between you and your patient."– Dr. Randy Hines II

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Links/Resources:

• Dr. Randy's Website
• Dr. Randy's Instagram
• Dr. Randy's Facebook
• Dr. Randy's LinkedIn
• Dr. Randy's Twitter
• Dr. Randy's YouTube
• Dr. Randy's TikTok