vlmd rounds
This podcast focuses on bringing Art and Science back to Medicine.
We've lost the art of healing and our practices lag the impressive developments in the biological sciences. My goal is to reignite interest in science and to restore a regard for humanity in the face of ever-growing disengagement in my profession.
Subscribe if:
-you are a geek or a nerd (the difference is in social skills--I identify as Geek--but we're all inclusive here, Kumbaya!)
-your AQ (Attention Quotient) exceeds that of a goldfish (yes, the episodes are long)
-you think: the-hip-bone-is-connected-to-the-knee-bone...but why?
-you secretly harbour the suspicion that you're smarter than your doctor
-you are a med student/professional who wants to know what your expensive education (which you are still paying for) did NOT give you
-you love green tea, dance and animals, none of which is featured here extensively, but you're my kind of person
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Episodes
55 episodes
Episode 55: Physician Burnout--How the Cult of Medicine Entraps Doctors
Healthcare systems use cult tactics on doctors to forge a disenfranchised workforce, deprived of autonomy and independent thinking. I share my own experience of burnout and reflections on the real cause of burnout in medicine. Cont...
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Episode 54: Life & Death with Iron
Most people with anemia or iron overload don’t think about their immune system but iron levels are very closely linked to inflammation in your body. Learn the details on the regulation of iron stores in the body and the importance of macrophage...
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Episode 54
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1:00:21
Reviewing Dayspring and Attia
Fuzzy science” abounds in the world, and even luminaries fall into its trap sometimes. This review clarifies the mis-explanations of important concepts in lipid science that were discussed in Peter Attia’s podcast. The interview with Dr. Thomas...
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Episode 53
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Why Tuberculosis & Atherosclerosis are Siblings!
Why Tuberculosis & Atherosclerosis are Siblings!You can learn a lot about someone if you know their family members. That's why we're looking at Tuberculosis in this episode. 1.8 billion of the world's population has been infect...
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Episode 52
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Vascular Calcification: The Real Story | Episode 51
We'll discuss the general process of vascular calcification and some common risk factors for this. How do smooth muscle cells in the blood vessel wall contribute to the process? And what about macrophages? How do statins affect calcification? W...
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Episode 51
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Macrophages in the Plaque--What No-one Told You | Episode 50
Learn about the role of macrophages in atherosclerosis. Where do they really come from? How do they contribute to the plaque? How are they driving the immune reaction? What's the relation between macrophages and T cells? We'll also look at vasc...
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Episode 50
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What's Really Important About the Vasa Vasorum | Episode 49
Continuing on my discussion from episode 48, I lay out the real significance of the Vasa Vasorum. What is it about the vasa vasorum that plays into Atherosclerosis as an autoimmune disease? What's the real difference between the vasa vasorum of...
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What They Got Wrong About The Vasa Vasorum
I've been asked so many times about which end of the blood vessel allows entry of LDL particles that I've decided to address the question in this episode. One of the reasons there is so much confusion around discussion of the vasa vasorum is th...
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Episode 48
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The Clot Thickens in Atherosclerosis--but How?
The Clot Thickens in Atherosclerosis--but How?This episode is based on a request by a listener to address Dr. Malcolm Kendrick's hypothesis on the clot as the underlying initiator of atherosclerosis which he proposed in his book, The Clo...
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Episode 47
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Cholesterol's Secret Role in Atherosclerosis | Episode 46
Cholesterol is often considered the troublemaker in atherosclerosis. The medical world vilifies it and with some medications, aims to drive it to the brink of extinction in your body! Although not the inciting event in atherosclerosis, it does ...
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Episode 46
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The Missing Link Between LDL & Atherosclerosis
LDL-cholesterol--usually cast as the villain in the disease process of atherosclerosis. But is cholesterol the main problem? Why does your doctor want to lower the level of LDL as much as possible? Then there are others who say that...
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Episode 45
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Why You Should Drink Tea | Episode 44
Tea is full of bioactive molecules that have medicinal properties. What are some of the health effects of tea? Are there differences between green, black and fermented tea? How should you prepare it so that it preserves its healing effects? Lea...
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Episode 44
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Sleep and Athletic Performance | Episode 43
What are the sleep patterns of elite athletes? How does sleep affect our athletic performance? How can we manage our sleep and training schedules? How much sleep do athletes need? How does altitude training impact sleep? What does brainwashing ...
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Episode 43
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Is Ginger Good for You? | Episode 42
Ginger has been around for thousands of years as a spice and a medicinal herb in many cultures. Are its touted effects real or wishful thinking? How does ginger impact your brain? What about fat? How should you consume ginger and which forms ha...
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Anxiety and Brain Inflammation Episode 41
Anxiety is a distressing condition experienced by millions of people worldwide. It is generally treated with counseling and therapy, anti-anxiolytic medications to manage the symptoms and sometimes also antidepressants. However, it is becoming ...
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Why Men Need Estrogen | Episode 40
We've heard about the benefits of testosterone replacement for men and when we talk about aging and metabolic health, much has been made against estrogen in men. In general, estrogen has been thought of as feminizing in men, and the idea has be...
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Episode 40
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Title: Menopause and Fat
What happens to your body in menopause? Why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to lose it after menopause? What can you do about it? This episode is for everyone who has ever asked me those questions. Learn about what happens to your fat ...
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A is for...Metabolism? | Episode 38
Vitamin A metabolites or retinoids are usually thought of as important for the skin and the eye, but metabolism? How do we get Vitamin A in our diet? Is beta-carotene the same as Vitamin A? (NO, but it's important to know why). How does Vitamin...
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Episode 38
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51:09
Chronic Itch: when nerves, immunity and stress meet
In this episode we will look at the sensation of itching and how it is perpetuated. What is the difference between an acute itch vs. chronic itch? How are skin cells, neurons and immune cells talking to each other? Why do we itch? And how does ...
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Episode 37
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Cholesterol, Oxidized and Otherwise | Episode 36
How is cholesterol metabolized? What controls its biosynthesis? What happens when it's modified? What are the effects of oxidized cholesterol on health and disease? What about cholesterol immunometabolism? Check out this episode to learn more.&...
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How Your Liver Becomes Foie Gras | Episode 35.
Fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease globally. Who is at higher risk? How is this related to cargo exchange between the liver and fat tissue? How is this related to Vitamin A? We'll look at lesser known facts on fatty li...
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Episode 35
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Alzheimer's and the ApoE4 Apocalypse | Episode 34
What are some factors involved in the development of Alzheimer's Disease? ApoE4 increases the risk of AD but how? What is the difference between brain ApoE and peripheral ApoE? What's the connection with microglia?Check out episode 34 of...
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Episode 34
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Unlocking the Mysterious World of HDL | Episode 33
What are HDLs? Are they cardioprotective or harmful? How do statins affect them? How do they impact immune cells? Join us for this episode of vlmd rounds and learn about HDLs--the truth may surprise you.Reference Podcasts:Magica...
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Episode 33
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How COVID ha-RAAS-es your Brain | Episode 32
We'll look at the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) and its impact on different tissues in the body with an emphasis on the brain. Find out how RAAS activation damages your body and what to do about it. For more informati...
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Episode 32
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The Complicated Case of Branched Chain Amino Acids | Episode 31
BCAAs have been implicated in obesity, insulin resistance, worsening heart failure and liver disease. Should we be cutting down on BCAAs? Are plant protein sources better for you? Why do I consider this topic a can of worms (which, incidentally...
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Episode 31
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