Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

Prince, Lil Wayne, and Elton John have all suffered from the disorder of seizures. Yesterday I witnessed a video of Wendy Williams who looked to have suffered from one on live TV say that it the lights in the room was just too hot. Now I can't be 100% certain but on today's episode I think I make a compelling point that what she had suffered was more than just heat stroke.

• One in ten people will suffer from a seizure episode in their life time.
• Two or more seizure episodes is known as epilepsy
• You CANNOT swallow your tongue during a seizure, DO NOT put something in someones mouth if they are having one
• 1% of americans will develop epilepsy
• Only 60% of patients will respond to the first antiseizure medication given

Links/Resources

In this episode you will learn:

• What are seizures?
• What are the different types
• What are the different stages?
• Did Wendy Williams have a seizure?
• Treatment options and diagnostic test

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As a hospital physician I have learned that not only is the patient not prepared to deal with their hospital stay but the family is even more ill prepared. Over the past few weeks I have had experiences of both spectrums of care where I had family members who were amazing while taking care of the their loved ones and I had family members who I couldn't wait to heal their loved ones and discharge them home.

In this episode you will learn:

• At least 8 actionable tips for a better hospital experience
• Why its important for the family to be active in the role of taking care of the patient
• Who spends the most time with your loved ones in the hospital
• The most important factor in dealing with your loved ones in the hospital

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Every now and then I get to take a "Vacation" away from taking care of patients but being that I have never been the vacation type I always seem to end up at a medically related function. This time I end up in Washington D.C., a place I hadn't been in almost 10 years when I was applying to medical school. I had a fabulous time there if you take away the fact that I spent my first night in my room as I was still getting over a sinus infection my kids gave me before I left. The topics were amazing and I got to me ZdoggMD (Dr. Damania) which was one of the highlights of the trip. Like most medical conferences there was plenty updates to learn so during this episode I discuss wants new in the fields of HIV, domestic violence and opioid epidemic. It didn't make the podcast but I also got to chance to listen to a great speech by a friend and fellow fraternity member (deja vu)

Links/Resources

• ZdoggMD
• Spotting the signs of domestic Violence
• Dr. David Pierre
• 2016 ACOI recap

In this episode you will learn:

• What meeting ZdoggMD meant to me?
• What did he say that made his encounter a highlight of the event
• What is next in the treatment of HIV
• What are the responsibilities of physicians with patients suffering from domestic violence
• What helped fuel the opioid epidemic?

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At the time of the recording I had a totally different game plan for tonights episode but being that it was World Mental Health Day I didn't want to miss an opportunity to bring up a topic that I hold near and dear to me. I again enlisted the assistance of Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Maria Davis-Pierre to give her professional take on the sheer importance of World Mental Health day in regards to recognizing the problem of the lack of awareness for mental health. During the episode we talk about not only why we need to continue the discussion of mental health but focus on giving less power to the stigmas associated with it.

Links/Resources

• Death and Dying Episode
• SStop telling young boys to man up
• Healing and Recovery Group
• Day by Day Therapy
• Maria Davis-Pierre's Business Page

In this episode you will learn:

• Importance of World Mental Health Day
• Why we have to take the time to recognize when we have a problem
• When she would seek help
• The best ways professionals can approach patients who may not be directly asking for help

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us. Did you know that Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and is the second leading cancer diagnosis in women. Did you know that every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer or how about the fact that African American Women under the age of 45 are not only more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer but also more likely to die from it. There is a reason why the whole month of october is dedicated to promoting awareness for Breast Cancer. In today's podcast we will go over various aspects Breast Cancer, you are going to hear a couple of patient case presentations that are going to help open the mind to different ways breast cancer can present.

Links/Resources

• Lunch and Learn Episode 53

In this episode you will learn:

• What is Breast Cancer?
• Why do we dress in pink?
• Who is affected by it?
• What are some of the risk factors?
• What are some of the signs and symptoms
• Diagnostic Options for detecting breast cancer
• Treatment options presented

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Back with another discussion on a very important and common autoimmune disease - Rheumatoid Arthritis. In my office quite often when patients were asked about their medical history some would check off that they have rheumatoid arthritis when they really meant to just say osteoarthritis. Its a phrase we hear a lot on television but very few understand the overall severity of the disorder. On our Facebook page it was one of the most engaged discussions we have had for the Lunch and Learn so I decided to bring it to the podcast today.

Links/Resources

• Live Lunch and Learn Episode - RA
• Osteoarthritis Review
• Facebook Post

In this episode you will learn:

• What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Background information
• Yes kids can get it too
• Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Risk Factors
• Signs/Symptoms
• How is it diagnosed
• Certain treatment options

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Chest pain is one of the most common complaints in the emergency room. Reports show that it is responsible for approximately six million visits a year. As a hospitalists I am usually tasked with taking care of these patients in the the hospital to ensure the number #1 goal that anyone should have when walking into the hospital, being able to walk out. Because of hurricane season in south florida many of my more sedentary patients are suddenly doing all this extra curricular work in preparation. Unfortunately, many are finding out the hard way that being physically unfit causes lots of issues that can be fatal.

Links/Resources

• Heart Disease and Prevention
• Why should you care about heart disease

In this episode you will learn:

• Why its important to recognize chest pain
• 5 top causes that will kill you
• Signs and symptoms of the causes
• Several patient scenarios involving the causes

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Hurricane season has been a yearly occurrence for me growing up for as long as I can remember. Born and raised in south Florida it was an all too common time getting the preparations in order for yet another season of uncertainty regarding this phenomenon that had loomed over our summers. It didn't matter how much you prepared for it there was always something we wish we had done more of. As a Physician, hurricane season has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Recently Hurricane Irma took its toll on the region and while many friends and family were wanting to see if I had plans for evacuation the only plans I had time to think about was how to deal with the stress of patients who were either in the hospital or needed to be. I don't think people take for granted the importance of healthcare workers in a time of crisis but I they think they honestly forget that we tend to run towards the danger than away from it. On this episode I talk about the importance of the healthcare workers and even spotlight my Internal Medicine Residents and their efforts.

In this episode you will learn:

• My plans when then Hurricane Irma was on the way
• Acknowledgements for the residents
• Difference between team A & B in the hospital setting
• Who else deserves a round of applause in the hospital

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Sickle cell disease is a disorder that has affected both my professional & personal life. I have watched patients suffer from a disease that we don't seem to have a very good handle on time and time again. Noted as the most common genetic disorder in the United States, sickle cell disease earns the honor of getting its own month to shed some spotlight on it.

Links/Resources

• My overview from last year

In this episode you will learn:

• Sickle Cell Awareness Month
• Which parent is responsible for passing it down to you
• Who is affected the most
• What are some of the big complications
• How do we treat it

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Self confidence is an issue that affects everyone. It is a very common determinant of a positive outlook and I have found that over the years as I have continued to grow in both my professional & personal development that it is something that will hinder anyone from their full potential. I remember finishing up residency and starting to work and one day looking around wondering was this it? Now if you are familiar with my backstory I had wanted to become a doctor since I was about 8 years old and everything I did up until that point was to make sure that dream happened. But here I was sitting in the office wondering if I was doing enough with the position I had earned. I had so many ideas and thoughts that would run through my head that I would never take any action on because of the fear of failure. Then I began to realize that many people in similar professional positions had these same negative thoughts that didn't allow them to take a leap of faith on something they actually wanted to do.

So when I think the people I take care of on a daily basis who may not be where they want to be on the health aspect its true that the same principles of negative thinking and lack of self confidence are present. Imagine being diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and trying everything you can to change that only to find that it isn't enough. As a physician it's my duty to help build the self confidence my patients will need to overcome their health deficiencies. On this episode you are going to listen to me talk about how I have struggled with self confidence and how I used to be the main person stopping me from my greatness.

Links/Resources

• I'm in an Essence Magazine

In this episode you will learn:

• Why is self confidence an issue amongst even your top professionals
• What were some of the decisions that were holding me back
• What are some of the reasons why we suffer from a lack of self confidence
• How does having a low sense of self confidence affect our health and well-being

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