Ammonia — the must-know liver lab value for the NCLEX, covered in 5 minutes.   In this episode: what ammonia measures, the normal reference range of 19-60 in conventional units (11-35 SI units), how ammonia is the byproduct of protein metabolism that the liver converts to urea, why elevated ammonia means the liver can't make that conversion, causes including advanced liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatitis, how high ammonia leads to hepatic encephalopathy and decreased neuro status, how lactulose

The United States public opinion on the death penalty has waxed and waned so much that its use is on a state-by-state basis, nearly dividing the country in half. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of capital punishment in the United States, the various methods and the varied involvements of the medical community, and share thoughts on what, considering recent events, should be in the future.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Center for Reproductive Rights:

Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe in Pregnancy (Very Important) ~ Dr. Ken Berry

If you know me, you know that I hate the word infertility. I believe that everyone who walks through my doors is fertile and no matter what we learn, can be a parent. Fertility is often taken for granted. It's precious. It declines over time, and there are some well studied factors, nine that I highlight here, that put it at risk. They are: Your DNA Unhealthy BMI Abnormal Sleep Patterns Fibroids Endometriosis Blocked Fallopian Tubes Abnormal Semen Parameters Autoimmune Diseases Reproductive Toxins

🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇⁠https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talkThis episode explores how to take an alcohol use history!This includes Who,what,why,when,where questions.CAGE and AUDIT Questions to screen for addicition and abnormal drinking behaviours.Symptoms of addiction and dependence including psychological and physical symptoms.How to medically manage these patients and offering B1 replacement and medications to help stop drinking and reduce withdrawal side effects.📚 More

Protect Your Kidneys with this Diet (Whole Grains are OUT) ~ Dr. Ken Berry

When you have musculoskeletal pain, the natural instinct is to try and treat it directly. But the cause of that pain often starts somewhere else in the body.I learned that from this week's guest, Dr. JJ Thomas, who is my physical therapist and good friend. She was my patient first, and now we are each other's patients. She has practiced physical therapy for more than 25 years and has worked with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and athletes from the UFC and US Olympic programs.What

Send us Fan Mail Why are so many offices freezing in July? We can now engineer any indoor temperature, yet millions of us shiver at our desks. This episode unpacks the physics of air conditioning, a "thermal sponge" that moves heat rather than making cold, and the 1998 UC Berkeley study by Richard de Dear and Gail Schiller Brager that changed how we think about comfort. In this episode: How compressors, condensers and expansion valves really workThe "static model" of comfort, and why it treat...

When someone is diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer, who should decide how it's treated? Kerwin Brandt, CEO of SkinCure Oncology, makes the case that when an effective non-surgical option exists, the choice belongs to the patient. Scott and Kerwin explore: What patients should ask about non-surgical treatment, and what dermatologists should be telling them Why image guidance changes outcomes in superficial radiation therapy The "laser graveyard," and why so much expensive equipment ends up

Is Salt Bad for ME (Hidden Research) 2026 ~ Dr. Ken Berry

Key TakeawaysVirtual assistants in optometry are real people who can use AI-enhanced tools to improve efficiency while preserving human interaction. Teem’s AI phone coaching tool can help virtual optometry assistants and team members improve patient communication, information gathering, and conversion. AI-supported analysis of denied claims can help team members identify potential problems faster and improve revenue cycle workflows. Artificial intelligence is rapidly

LIVE from ILADS: Can treating Lyme disease be both a science and an art?Tick Boot Camp sits down with Dr. Frank Song Jr., ND, a naturopathic doctor specializing in Lyme disease, tick-borne infections, and complex chronic illness at Placeres Integrative Medicine in New Milford, Connecticut. But medicine is only one part of Dr. Song’s story. He is also a professional musician and performer whose music brings together influences from his Chinese heritage, Appalachian and Americana folk traditions,

The A1c Test, What is It (What Does it Mean) Check your A1c at Home! ~ Dr. Ken Berry

Why the success of an ASC relies on preserving the physician's voice and cultivating a strong, unique culture.In this episode of ASC Insights, recorded live at ASCA SAMBA 2026, Lindsay Alexander is joined by Allison Stock, Chief Operating Officer at Surgical Management Professionals (SMP). Drawing on 20 years of experience in the ASC space, Allison shares what it takes to build a successful surgery center from the ground up and the importance of keeping independent physicians at the center of

Featuring perspectives from Dr Joyce F Liu, Dr David M O'Malley and Dr Brian M Slomovitz, moderated by Dr O'Malley, including the following topics: Case: A woman in her mid 60s with Stage II uterine carcinosarcoma treated with surgery followed by paclitaxel/carboplatin, whole-pelvic radiation and vaginal cuff brachytherapy — Dr Angeles Alvarez Secord (0:00) Case: A woman in her mid 50s with ovarian cancer and a genomic instability score of 50, folate receptor alpha 90%, HER2 IHC 2+, and BRCA1/2

Dr. Saakshi Khattri hosts dermatologist Dr. Ahmad Amin and gastroenterologist Dr. Joshua Steinberg to discuss multidisciplinary care in PsA and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Learn how signals in the skin and gut may prompt the need for collaboration across specialties to support better patient outcomes that extend beyond the joints. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact.

Dr. Franziska Ippen interviews Drs. George Petrescu, Marjolein Geurta, and Tobias Weiss on updates and perspectives from EANO's Youngsters Committee Podcast Host and Interviewee:  Host: Franziska Ippen Interviewee: George Petrescu, Marjolein Geurts, Tobias Weiss

Patients are the largest unorganized constituency in American healthcare—and Matthew Zachary believes that needs to change. In this episode, I speak with Matthew Zachary, CEO and Co-Founder of We The Patients, brain cancer survivor, author of the book: We The Patients, founder of Stupid Cancer, and host of Out of Patients. Matthew shares why traditional advocacy built around awareness and moral arguments has not been enough to change healthcare policy. He explains his vision for organizing patients

Reverse Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [Improve Kidney Function with Diet] 2026 ~ Dr. Ken Berry

German spy agency 'believed Covid likely started in lab' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7vypq31z7o https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/german-spy-agency-concluded-covid-virus-likely-leaked-lab-papers-say-2025-03-12/ Germany's foreign intelligence service, 80-90% chance that coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese lab The intelligence service BND, in 2020 Wuhan Institute of Virology had been carrying out experiments where viruses are modified to become more