Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Saving Lives Podcast: Critical Care w/eddyjoemd is a podcast that reviews evidence-based strategies to care for the critically ill patient in the Intensive Care Unit and other topics in Medicine. It is hosted by Eddy Joe Gutierrez, MD, a board-certified critical care physician. In each episode, Dr. Gutierrez discusses the latest research and best practices in Intensive Care Medicine. He also shares his own insights and experiences as an Intensivist/Critical Care physician. The podcast is des ...
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Learn how to identify the students who need your help the most to proactively prevent crises and save student lives. Welcome to Leaders Saving Lives, the podcast that meets with K-12 district leaders to explore innovative strategies and stories from the field, all committed to the safety and well-being of their students and schools. Leaders Saving Lives is hosted by Ray Bledsoe of Gaggle. Gaggle is the industry leader in student safety, providing tools and services that help schools identify ...
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Powered By Constantly Varied Gear Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women's wellbeing. Episode favorites: EP15: Abs Aren't Made in the Kitchen EP159: Be Bad at Something and Enjoy It Leave the Podcast a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast Join the CVG Nation app: https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/cvg-nation-app or search CVG Nation in your phone's app store. Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4161 ...
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Is It the Future of ICU Glycemic Control?
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, Eddy Joe breaks down a study comparing continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) to conventional point-of-care monitoring in ICU patients. Learn how CGMS improves glycemic control, reduces variability, and eases nursing workloads, even without reducing mortality. The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookI h…
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In this episode I cover the different type so anaemia as I have found it can cause much confusion and there are so many different types, from mild iron deficiency to types that can be life threatening. Iron deficiency anaemia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-m…
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Propofol Infusion Syndrome: A Rare but Deadly Complication in ICU Sedation
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In this episode of The Saving Lives Podcast, we explore Propofol Infusion Syndrome (PRIS), looking at this complication's incidence, laboratory, and clinical manifestations. Hat tip to the authors.The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookI have written "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals," a must-read for …
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Hyperdynamic LV Function in Septic Patients: Does It Matter?
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In this episode of The Saving Lives Podcast, we dive into a compelling study from the Annals of Intensive Care, exploring the prevalence and impact of hyperdynamic left ventricular systolic function in septic patients. Unpacking the findings, we discuss how this condition influences mortality rates and what it means for clinical practice in intensi…
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Advance Directives in the ICU: Challenges and Challenges
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In this episode of The Saving Lives Podcast, we delve into the intricate subject of advance directives in the intensive care setting. Titled "Deciphering the Complex World of Advance Directives in ICU Care: Challenges and Solutions," the episode explores the historical background, implementation challenges, and the impact of advance directives on p…
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S11 EP13: Something Great is Here: The 2025 CVG Movement Calendar
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It’s almost a new year! Can you believe it? Here we GO!! It’s time for the 2025 CVG Movement Calendar. Are you ready? Once again, it’s FREE. In today’s podcast we tell you how to get it and what’s in it. Here are some hints: 30 minutes or under workout challenges, water goals, nutrition challenges, breathwork, goal setting practices, mobility and f…
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Liver health - fatty liver disease, jaundice, preventive measures and more
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In this episode I look at the liver and how to keep it healthy, arguably the most industrious visceral organ in our body with so many critical functions. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease Fructose: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/ho…
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S11 EP12 How to Read Food Ingredient Lists That Are A Mile Long
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You’re at the grocery store. You pick up a package and flip to the back. What are you looking for? Do you know? You are worried about what’s going into your mouth and rightfully so. In today’s episode, we take a closer look at nutrition labels and ingredient lists. We tell you which one is more important and what to look out for. This episode is ou…
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It’s a time of year that some people dread but there’s so much we can do get through this season and I look at that in this short but useful 101 episode. Polyphenols and hormesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958166924000107 Vitamin C and zinc for colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342851/ Asthma exacerbations and v…
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S11 EP11 Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells and Dumbbells in December!
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December is in full swing and we know you have a lot going on! Do yourself and your loved ones a favor by showing up as your best, healthiest self this holiday season. YOU are a priority! So please make time for yourself. We know it can be hard to get to the gym in December. That’s why in today’s episode, we tell you how it’s possible to get in a w…
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Back pain is something most of us have suffered with at some point. In this episode I look at the various reasons behind back pain, how we can rethink it and manage it beyond simple exercise and pain relief including alternative therapies. The stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Back muscles: https://my.clevelandcl…
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S11 EP10: Feeling Roasted? We’re Dishing Up Some Thanksgiving Clapbacks
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It can be challenging to keep that thankful glow about you when confronted about your relationship status, your lifestyle, or the myriad of other things you’d rather not discuss with someone you see once a year and who is more interested in the spectacle of it, as you gobble your turkey. In today’s episode we address some of the toxic language and …
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The Mental Heath Crisis: why it is so severe and will it ever get better?
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In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it? TW: mentions suicide. Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/ COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC875813…
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S11 EP9: Don’t Make the Season the Reason to be “Bad”
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The holidays are coming! Let’s face it. It doesn’t always feel like the most wonderful time of the year. So let’s make it happen, starting now. In today’s episode we talk about some of our favorite holiday clapbacks, how to not feel like sh*t during the holidays and how to deal with and be prepared for toxic language floating around the family gath…
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Hydration - how to get it right: the life saving power and perils of fluid balance
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Hydration is something many of us take for granted but in this episode I bust some myths around hydration, cover why it is important to give it some thought and why urine colour is not the best measure of how hydrated we are. Too much vs too little: https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/p/C16g1vfI3ZP/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX NOW: https://www.amazon.co.u…
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S11 EP8: Athleticism and Motherhood with Brianna Battles
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Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism, specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes and educating coaching professionals. She is a remarkable advocate and resource for women who want training during and after pregnancy. Because postpartum spans a lifetime! She’s here to tell you that your growth as an athlet…
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Thyroid Health - a deep dive on how it works, what it does, how it goes wrong and what to do to keep it healthy
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The thyroid is an important gland and with many functions. Up to 10% of people have a thyroid disorder and in this episode I look at common presentations and how to keep your thyroid healthy. How thyroid hormone is made: https://www.ezmedlearning.com/blog/thyroid-hormone-synthesis-steps-pathway Hashimoto’s Disease - a common cause of hypothyroidism…
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S11 EP7: Top 5 Daily Routines and Habits for a Successful You
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Is relying on your willpower to get things done not working for you? Want to stop arguing with yourself about your to-do list? Sorry, there’s no life hack for doing it ALL, but there’s a formula for getting your basic needs met on a daily basis. Want to know how to develop routines that become habits, and have days that you are proud of? We juggle …
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Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?
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In this episode, we discuss recent findings on the potential risks of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in cardiac surgery patients without prior atrial fibrillation. The study highlights an increased risk of new-onset postoperative AF and prolonged hospital stays without clear benefits in mortality or stroke prevention. The Vasopressor & Inotro…
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It’s the second commonest cancer in men across the world and increasing in incidence. In this episode I look at why it occurs and what we can do prevent it, manage risk and raise awareness. Hormones and their roles in prostate cancer: https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/largest-study-to-date-confirms-role-of-two-hormones-in-aggressive-prostate-cancer-ris…
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Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Treatment: Transcatheter Tricuspid-Valve Replacement (TRISCEND II)
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, Eddy Joe explores the TRISCEND II trial’s groundbreaking findings on transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) for severe tricuspid regurgitation. Learn about the quality-of-life improvements, procedural risks, and future directions for this innovative therapy. The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookI…
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S11 EP6: 3 Ways You Are Overcomplicating Your Fitness
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We all have more layers than a wedding cake and are capable of overcomplicating things pretty easily these days, including our fitness. It can be challenging when the fitness industry wants to sell you things and you forget why you are working out in the first place. And then life happens and shame comes to the party and you are no longer working o…
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Who should you trust with your health?
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The amount of health information and practitioners are constantly growing and we have a choice about where we search for this information and advice. But how do you know who is reliable? How do you decide who to trust? I explore this and more in the episode. Gen Z and their health: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tiktok-main-source-health-in…
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S11 EP5: Navigating Hormonal Highs and Lows at All Ages with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt
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Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate the functioning of our bodies. We send a lot of messages these days and we all know what can happen when we forget to hit send or it goes to the wrong place. And we aren’t all doctors and hormonal health can feel mysterious and unmanageable. The one thing we all seem to intuitively know is when somet…
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Narrative Medicine - how storytelling helps us heal
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Narrative Medicine is an important art in a consultation involving both talking and listening. In this episode I look at why it is important and how it can help our health outcomes. AI in consultations: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13169325/GP-AI-listening-auto-generate-patient-notes-confidential-medical-information-wrong-hands.html N…
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Keeping Kids Safe: Effective School Responses with Dr. Lee Vi Moses
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Creating a safe and supportive environment is essential for student well-being. Dr. Lee Vi Moses, Director of Student Services at Belton ISD, will discuss student safety and socio-emotional support. Moses shares how his team provides crucial counseling services for emotional well-being and post-graduation readiness, especially following the COVID-1…
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S11 EP4: What’s on the Menu at an IV Drip Bar?
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Have you heard of IV Therapy? It’s the new it thing. It’s not as immediately gratifying as massage therapy but it goes deeper than any hands can reach. In case you were wondering if an IV drip bar is a place you’d like to hang out, Kelsea and Rachael tried it for you! Kelsea ordered an IV Drip and Rachael got the NAD+ IM Shot in the derriere and an…
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Community as a cure - the stunning power of groups in health and wellbeing
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Community as a cure? We often think of healthcare being a relationship between a clinician and a patient but amazing things can occur through the power of community and using it as sociological therapy. I look at why groups can be so powerful and how you might run one. Parkrun: home | parkrun UK Weight Watchers: How The WeightWatchers Weight-Loss P…
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How Relationship Building and Safety Measures Save Lives at Wylie ISD?
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“At Wylie ISD, safety and student well-being are commitments that build trust within our community.” Scott Winn, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at Wylie ISD in Texas. With over 30 years in education, Scott emphasizes the district's focus on safety and student well-being under David Vinson's leadership. Scott highlights Wylie ISD’s pro…
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S11 EP3: Is There A Wrong Way To Run?
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Do you love running? Or do you cringe at the thought? This episode is for runners and non-runners alike. But before you lace up your shoes for the first run of fall, ask yourself…am I doing this right? We suggest taking a good look at your running form and breaking it down into 3 areas: pushing, pulling and falling. You thought running was a no-bra…
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Autoimmunity - its alarming rise and what we can do about it
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Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. In this episode I look at why this is the case, the mechanisms behind autoimmunity and what we can do to prevent and manage it. Innate vs adaptive immunity (including B and T cells): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/# Molecular mimicry in autoimmunity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/s…
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S11 EP2 Have You Heard of Somatic Yoga Yet? Special Guest: Donna Brooks
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What’s all the buzz about? Today, Donna Brooks joins us. She is a master somatic movement educator and therapist, a certified yoga therapist, and an all around attentive, thoughtful teacher of the healing arts. As she describes the process and ideas behind this practice, she can’t help but slip into her soothing hypnotic voice that washes over and …
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Biomechanics - a key to health, hiding in plain sight
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Our biomechanics affect us all the time, each and every day and is often ignored when it comes to its impact on health. From hip pain to heartburn, our anatomy and the way we move can have impacts on our health on a daily basis. Leg length discrepancy: https://www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com/2021/06/01/how-a-leg-length-discrepancy-affects-the-body/ P…
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Dexmedetomidine in Septic Shock: DecatSepsis Trial
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we dive into the DecatSepsis trial, exploring the role of dexmedetomidine in reducing mortality and managing septic shock. Discover how this sedative could help mitigate the harmful effects of the hyperadrenergic state in septic patients. The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookI have written "The Vasopressor…
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S11 EP1 Opposite Action: Resistance Training for Your Brain
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Today we are talking about a therapeutic technique called opposite action. It’s like one of those choose your own adventure gamebooks but the choice you make is opposite from the kind of choice you would normally make. And you face the choice when an emotion causes you to struggle. Have you heard the saying?: All feelings are valid, All behaviors a…
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'Your typical day" - how it can give you clues to unresolved symptoms
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In my book The Health Fix I talk about how I ask patients about their typical day and why that is a great question to ask in order to generate a 'Lifestyle Prescription’. Looking at your typical day may not be something you’ve done recently or in any detail but it can give you clues to why you may be contributing to some of your symptoms or how you…
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S10 EP 30: Got 10 Minutes? Stretch with Us!
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When did static stretches get the boot? In today’s episode, we welcome them back. Because who doesn’t love a good stretch? Some studies have found that static stretching pre-workout may decrease muscle power output for one to three minutes before going back to normal. Is that a reason to give up on static stretching? We say, NO, especially because …
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Big Pharma gets a lot of bad press, yet most of us have needed to take medication for something at some point in our lives. How do we minimise the risk of our coming to harm from drugs and what can industry do to work more openly with us? Diuretic drugs: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-79565-7_4 Ben Goldacre - a review: https://…
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S10 EP29: Ancient Wisdom with a Modern Twist Explained by Dr. Shivani Gupta
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It’s no secret that we are big advocates of listening to our bodies and taking control of our health. Today we are taking a look at the Ayurvedic lifestyle and how it can help you do just that. It’s a different approach to health and another tool for your toolbox that is rooted in nature. It’s been called a preventive lifestyle and a path to peace …
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Decluttering your home - how it could have multiple benefits for your health
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The evidence is compelling. Clutter can be harmful to our health in many ways from poor sleep, stress, anxiety and even physical pain. Why is this the case and what can we do about it? Graham Hill - less stuff, more happiness: https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness?subtitle=en Marie Kondo and her work: https://konmari.com/ …
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Creating Safer Schools: Tomball ISD’s Game-Changing Initiatives
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“Creating a safe, connected, and supportive environment is foundational to student success” Today's guest, Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora, the President of TASA, and first female superintendent of Tomball ISD, joins host Ray Bledsoe. Dr. Zamora shares insights on addressing students' emotional well-being, proactive safety measures, and innovative strate…
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S10 EP28 Shock and Sadness: CrossFit Loses Beloved Athlete in the 2024 Games
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In the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games, a 3.5 mile run followed by an 800m swim, athlete Lazar Dukic drowned approximately 100m from the finish line. He was 28 years old. He was an experienced swimmer and a highly accomplished crossfit athlete competing in the games alongside his younger brother. This tragedy brought up a lot of feelings fro…
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Minocycline: A New Hope in Delirium Prevention for Critically Ill Patients?
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we discuss a recent randomized controlled trial exploring the use of minocycline to prevent delirium in critically ill patients. The study reveals that minocycline may significantly reduce delirium incidence and hospital mortality, offering a promising new pharmacologic approach. The Vasopressor & Inotro…
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Can some of our ‘bad' habits actually be good for us?
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I got thinking about this recently whilst on holiday recently where I was having a lot of lie-ins and doing a lot of daydreaming. Coffee: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee Chewing and alertness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4449949/ Chewing and effects on the immune system: https://www…
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S10 EP27 Reframing Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Teresa LaMasters
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Teresa LaMasters, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS, a highly qualified professional with expertise in the medical management of obesity, joins us today to answer your questions about weight loss surgery and weight loss medicine. Among her many accolades, she is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialist…
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DKA Management: Balanced Electrolyte Solutions vs. Saline
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, Eddy Joe delves into the latest research comparing balanced electrolyte solutions to 0.9% saline for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Discover how BES could potentially revolutionize DKA management by speeding up recovery and reducing complications. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the study and …
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Learn how to identify the students who need your help the most to proactively prevent crises and save student lives. Welcome to Leaders Saving Lives, the podcast that meets with K-12 district leaders to explore innovative strategies and stories from the field, all committed to the safety and well-being of their students and schools. Leaders Saving …
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Role models and their impact on health (good and bad)
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Many of us have role models but do they impact our health? As the Olympics were taking place recently I started to think about this and in this episode I look at some studies and reveal their interesting findings. Role models (an alternative view): https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-problem-with-role-models/ Smoking in popular culture: https:/…
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S10 EP26: Free Yourself From the Overstimulation Productivity Trap
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Do you feel overstimulated and underwhelmed at the same time? Like there’s so much coming at you, but you still feel empty somehow? Overstimulation can be like trying to nap on a trampoline in the middle of a birthday party. There are SO many ways in our somewhat comfy, modern world to become overstimulated. In today’s episode we take a look at why…
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This is a topic close to my heart and is important to address for patients and medical staff. Race is a sociological construct and differs from ancestry. It has a surprising impact in medicine, both in terms of care and outcomes for patients. In addition racism needs stamping out in the medical profession in all corners. Prostate cancer risk in bla…
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