Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series the topic is yet another mass shooting in this country with the latest being in Nashville, Tennesee. The discussion today is against bringing medicine & public health to the crossroads while we contemplate how in this country the number 1 killer for kids continues to be gun violence. Several discussion points today;
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So let's talk about moving on from COVID-19… Quite often, during these past three years, a question that I would get is “Dr. Berry, when is this pandemic over? When can we move on with COVID-19?” As I always say, what I would like to see before I can actually say that it’s over are these three: 1) death counts going down, 2) case rates going down, and 3) as many people who can be vaccinated to actually get vaccinated. Unfortunately, nowadays, all three are still going on opposites, with cases and deaths still going on and lots of people still unvaccinated. But then here we are – moving on with COVID-19. It’s sad and disheartening how there could be a slogan of “Hey, we are moving on. Move on with us or get left behind” here in the United States when a lot of people from other areas/countries are still dealing with the effects of COVID-19. But then again, the writing’s been on the wall already, especially with our current government lacking in so many ways. Why you need to check this episode:
“You heard the numbers. They’re still there; the deaths are still there. People still need to be vaccinated; people still need to be boosted. If you fall into that category, do so today.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “Remember, good information out starts with having good information in. So if you’re not receiving that good, timely information, if you’re not receiving that information that is likely going to be life-saving to someone if you’re not receiving it, there’s no way you can give it out.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “One of the biggest issues here in this country is just the lack of public funding, the lack of support for public health in dealing with all everyday issues… We just did not have the proper infrastructure from a public health perspective to deal with that.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Sponsors:
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Download the MP3 Audio file, and listen to the episode however you like Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcasts/moving-on-from-covid-19/ Quite often, during these past three years, a question that I would get is “Dr. Berry, when is this pandemic over? When can we move on with COVID-19?” As I always say, what I would like to see before I can actually say that it’s over are these three: 1) death counts going down, 2) case rates going down, and 3) as many people who can be vaccinated to actually get vaccinated. Unfortunately, nowadays, all three are still going on opposites, with cases and deaths still going on and lots of people still unvaccinated. But then here we are – moving on with COVID-19. It’s sad and disheartening how there could be a slogan of “Hey, we are moving on. Move on with us or get left behind” here in the United States when a lot of people from other areas/countries are still dealing with the effects of COVID-19. But then again, the writing’s been on the wall already, especially with our current government lacking in so many ways. Why you need to check out this episode:
“You heard the numbers. They’re still there; the deaths are still there. People still need to be vaccinated; people still need to be boosted. If you fall into that category, do so today.” –Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – Intro: The government wants to move on from this COVID-19 pandemic even when it’s still far from over 02:40 – COVID-19 numbers: Cases, deaths, and vaccinations both worldwide and in the United States United States:
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06:15 – Johns Hopkins' dashboard – the go-to site for COVID-19 updates – is NOT updating anymore. Yes, it’s sad, but it’s what has to be done, considering the government that we have 09:30 – A system to track: Why Johns Hopkins’ dashboard was so important in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; The problem is the lack of support/public funding for public health 13:01 – “We still have some work to do. Covid deaths are still here; vaccination rates aren’t as good as we want it to be…” Notable Quotes: “Remember, good information out starts with having good information in. So if you’re not receiving that good, timely information, if you’re not receiving that information that is likely going to be life-saving to someone if you’re not receiving it, there’s no way you can give it out.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “One of the biggest issues here in this country is just the lack of public funding, the lack of support for public health in dealing with all everyday issues… We just did not have the proper infrastructure from a public health perspective to deal with that.”- Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/moving-on-from-covid-19/ Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series the topic of whether becoming a physician is too toxic. The discussion today stems from a series of tweets from user @that1MedStudent talks about the decision to forgo going into residency which is the typical path after residency for those who are looking to specialize in a particular specialty. Several discussion points today;
Links Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening https://www.drberrypierre.com/YTsubscription Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/is-being-a-physician-too-toxic/ So let's talk about taking action against colon cancer… Many of us seem to downplay or even completely ignore our risks of getting colon cancer because of the popular belief that it is an “old man’s disease”. While it is partly true that the “older” populace is at a higher risk of getting it, it does not mean that the “younger” generations are completely safe. It has been found in recent studies that the chances of people as young as 40 getting colon cancer have significantly increased in the previous years, and it continues to do so in the present. And it is not solely about age either, as there are other important factors that help tell whether or not you’re going to get colon cancer. Join me today as I discuss why colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States in line with colon cancer prevention month. Why you need to check this episode:
“Once you get your minds around colon cancer, it will help you understand just why we think it’s so important that we need a whole month to talk about it. And even though we’re going to talk about it during this month, this is a topic that I will touch on every single year.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “This disease is no longer a disease of the old people which we used to think about.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “That is our biggest issue. We are catching colon cancer way too late to the point where it should not be the second leading cause of death in our country.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “It [colon cancer] is definitely something that we cannot take lightly… Understand that this disease is not going away, and the likelihood that you in your lifetime are either going to be directly or indirectly affected by it is so high.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Sponsors:
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Download the MP3 Audio file, and listen to the episode however you like Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcasts/taking-action-against-colon-cancer/ Many of us seem to downplay or even completely ignore our risks of getting colon cancer because of the popular belief that it is an “old man’s disease”. While it is partly true that the “older” populace are at a higher risk of getting, it does not mean that the “younger” generations are completely safe. It has been found out in recent studies that the chances of people as young as 40 getting colon cancer has significantly increased in the previous years; and it continues to do so in the present. And it is not solely about age either, as there are other important factors that help tell whether or not you’re going to get colon cancer. Join me today as I discuss why colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States in line with colon cancer prevention month. Why you need to check out this episode:
“Once you get your minds around colon cancer, it will help you understand just why we think it’s so important that we need a whole month to talk about it. And even though we’re going to talk about it during this month, this is a topic that I will touch on every single year.” –Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – Today’s focus: The second leading cause of death related to cancer in the United States, colon cancer, and how to take action against it 01:14 – Colon cancer by the numbers: Anticipated diagnoses, deaths, age groups at risk, and the mortality and incidence rates of African-Americans compared to the rest of the population 04:34 – Colon cancer FAQs: The two types of colon cancers, where it occurs, the pace at which it spreads, and why we need to take preventative actions against it early on 06:50 – Risk factors that you have no control over: The likelihood of getting colon cancer according to age, family history, race, and gender 10:14 – Risk factors that you have control over: How your lifestyle including diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, and being sedentary affects your chances of getting or avoiding colon cancer 12:14 – The common symptoms: Things to watch out for if you suspect that you have colon cancer 15:05 – Options on checking for colon cancer: Some of the common diagnostic tools for colon cancer, and the pros and cons of each of them 20:50 – Colon cancer prevention: Dietary and lifestyle modifications you can do to avoid getting colon cancer Notable Quotes: “This disease is no longer a disease of the old people which we used to think about.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “That is our biggest issue. We are catching colon cancer way too late to the point where it should not be the second leading cause of death in our country.”- Dr. Berry Pierre “It [colon cancer] is definitely something that we cannot take lightly… Understand that this disease is not going away, and the likelihood that you in your lifetime are either going to be directly or indirectly affected by it is so high.”- Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Let’s Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/taking-action-against-colon-cancer/ Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we discuss the recent news from the US Department of Energy that gives a low-confidence assessment about the origin of the coronavirus that started the pandemic. Later on in the discussion, we talk about how this “news” continues to drive a wedge on the message of covid-19 and its treatment. Several discussion points today;
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So let's talk about the intersection of African-American history and medicine… Today’s episode is more than just medicine; today, we will talk about something that many people fail to recognize. Something that is written in the records, yet many people ignore or refuse to acknowledge. Today, we will talk about history – the history between medicine and the African-American community in particular. When we talk about chronic diseases, African Americans are always at a higher risk than any other community. The same is the case when talking about lack of trust in the healthcare system; only 3% of Black Americans believe that doctors will do what is best for them, and 50% of them believe that the healthcare system as a whole is racist. It is sad, but that’s the reality, and there’s no way we can address the health disparities and the distrust if we don’t understand why the disparity and distrust are there to begin with. That’s why in line with Black History Month, we will be talking about the connection between medicine and African-American history. Join me as I shed light on why we can’t discuss the advancements of modern medicine without mentioning all the atrocities, deceit, and exploitation that it did on the African-American community. Why you need to check this episode:
“We couldn’t and we shouldn’t talk about how great medicine has gotten without talking about how bad medicine used to be, especially to a particular community.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “When you have that study. [Tuskegee Syphilis Study] being such a significant study that it has been deemed one of the most infamous biomedical research studies of all time, then you can’t fast forward into 2023 asking ‘Hey, why doesn’t this community trust us, doctors?’…The proof is in the pudding. It’s in the history” – Dr. Berry Pierre “If we’re going to talk about Black History month, and if you’re going to be talking on a medicine show like this one, you better talk about all the atrocities, you better talk about how this history of medicine does not get here without African-American history.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “You can’t improve the health disparities if you don’t understand why the health disparities are there; you can’t improve the lack of trust if you don’t understand why the lack of trust is there” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Sponsors:
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Download the MP3 Audio file, and listen to the episode however you like Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcasts/understanding-the-intersection-of-african-american-history-and-medicine/ Today’s episode is more than just medicine; today, we will talk about something that many people fail to recognize. Something that is written in the records, yet many people ignore or refuse to acknowledge. Today, we will talk about history – the history between medicine and the African-American community in particular. When we talk about chronic diseases, African Americans are always at a higher risk than any other community. The same is the case when talking about lack of trust in the healthcare system; only 3% of Black Americans believe that doctors will do what is best for them, and 50% of them believe that the healthcare system as a whole is racist. It is sad, but that’s the reality, and there’s no way we can address the health disparities and the distrust if we don’t understand why the disparity and distrust are there to begin with. That’s why in line with Black History Month, we will be talking about the connection between medicine and African-American history. Join me as I shed light on why we can’t discuss the advancements of modern medicine without mentioning all the atrocities, deceit, and exploitation that it did on the African-American community. Why you need to check out this episode:
“We couldn’t and we shouldn’t talk about how great medicine has gotten without talking about how bad medicine used to be, especially to a particular community.” –Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – Today’s focus: The significant relevance between medicine and African-American history and how it played a role in what we see as modern medicine in the present 02:24 – The legacy of medical experimentation: How the Tuskegee study, the Henrietta Lacks incident, and other histories of deceit and exploitation ruined the trust of African-Americans in medicine up to this day 10:30 – Statistics from a JAMA study showing the distrust of the African-American community in the medical system of the United States 11:58 – Health disparities faced by the African-American community: The reasons why African-Americans are at a significantly higher risk of getting chronic diseases 19:33 – Efforts to address health disparities and lack of trust: Increasing diversity and improving cultural competence in the field of medicine 22:33 – Episode wrap-up: You can’t talk about the advancements of medicine without talking about African-American history Notable Quotes: “When you have that study. [Tuskegee Syphilis Study] being such a significant study that it has been deemed one of the most infamous biomedical research studies of all time, then you can’t fast forward into 2023 asking ‘Hey, why doesn’t this community trust us, doctors?’…The proof is in the pudding. It’s in the history” – Dr. Berry Pierre “If we’re going to talk about Black History month, and if you’re going to be talking on a medicine show like this one, you better talk about all the atrocities, you better talk about how this history of medicine does not get here without African-American history.”- Dr. Berry Pierre “You can’t improve the health disparities if you don’t understand why the health disparities are there; you can’t improve the lack of trust if you don’t understand why the lack of trust is there.”- Dr. Berry Pierre “If you don’t know how you can pick up these types of cancer, then how can you prevent it? …You can’t prevent what you don’t know is coming at you”– Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Let’s Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/understanding-the-intersection-of-african-american-history-and-medicine/ Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the long-running issues between doctors and nurse practitioners. This particular episode was based on a recent controversial video of a nurse Practioner lambasting doctors in particular Internists. Subsequently as expected several reactionary videos/posts from doctors came out and just like that another episode of Doctors vs Nurse Practitioners. Several discussion points today;
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