Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we draw on inspiration from the lawmakers in Tennessee who decided that because members of their congress chose to protest on behalf of the mass shooting that occurred in Nashville, those members were worthy of being expelled from their elected positions. So I figured that if the same thing could happen in medicine who would I vote to kick out of healthcare? Today's discussion has comedic overtones but highlights a terrible problem in this country where even seeing kids get murdered isn’t enough to make those in power act. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Republican Tennessee Lawmakers Vote to expel three Democratic Members. What are my top 5 choices of healthcare workers who would get voted out? What are some of the lessons we can learn from these Republican Tennessee lawmakers? Links Tennessee House votes to expel 2 of 3 Democratic members over

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok 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. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; The Public Health Crisis continues How this country continues to be numb to mass shootings Why despite having 130 mass shootings this year, why this country just sitting back and ready for more Links What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school

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: Get an update

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok 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. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; We will talk about the series of tweets that led the discussion Ask the question why is the field of medicine so toxic? Why the toxic culture of medicine is adding to physician burnout, physician suicide, and fewer people going into healthcare? Discuss some possible solutions Links Tweet Thread That1MedStudent Twitter

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: Learn about the two types of colon cancer, what it does to our body, and why it is important to get checked early especially if

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. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What does this new report mean about the origin of the virus? What has been the response to the news from both sides of the community? Why news like this continues to be divisive? My personal thoughts on looking at life with covid-19 Links Covid-19 Assessment

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

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok 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. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Scope of Practice Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants What is the beef between Doctors and Nurse Practitioners? How can we all just get along What is Creep Scope? Links Video Rep

So lets talk about preventing cancer “You have cancer.” Those are three words that no person in the world would ever want to hear from their doctor. Cancer is scary; it could even be deadly.  Nevertheless, still very few people have the initiative to have themselves checked for it. Little do they know, there's a 90% chance that one will survive it as long as they get diagnosed early.  Preventing it is very doable, but that comes with the condition that we know what to look out for.  So in this episode, we'll discuss that big C word and the many ways that we can stay away from it. Get valuable tips on how to proactively prevent cancer on today's podcast.  Why you need to check out this episode: Learn about the recent statistics on cancer as well as the most common types of it and who are at risk of getting it; Discover the most common risk factor that surround cancer; and Find out how you can proactively prevent cancer just by knowing your family’s medical history. “Cancer is a very umbrella term, but there’

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the latest news regarding not one but two train derailments in East Palestine, Ohio, and right outside of Detroit Michigan. We also get into how big a role the environment plays in our health. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Issues surrounding the train derailments Different types of environmental issues of concern include water pollution, air pollution, water quality, and climate change. Corporate/ Political Greed Links Air Quality 2023 Ohio Train Derailment Climate Change

Let's talk about the challenges of health disparities... I’ve recently discussed in the previous episodes how technology and social media are of great help for the practice of medicine. There’s no denying that I’m all for the power of these two as these help me reach more people and allow more people to have access to important healthcare information. There were significant amounts of people who look like me who were not able to get the information they need in relation to their health, and there’s no way I’m ignoring that reality anymore. If we don’t talk about access to healthcare and the challenges our patients face in relation to that, then we’re only doing half the job, and that’s not in any way playing a significant role towards betterment. As a physician, it’s hard to sleep at night knowing that these deserving yet minority community people get to be severely behind the eight ball in healthcare just because of color. So today, we’ll address these issues and face the reality that as physicians, we still

Let's talk about unbelievable tips to maximize heart health... Heart-related diseases have been the global leading cause of death since 1950. It is so out of control that this year alone, one out of five individuals WILL die from heart-related disease. It is quite scary to think that it takes one human life every 34 seconds. But here’s the thing: with the right steps, heart diseases are preventable. Since it’s already February, it means that it’s time for heart health awareness month; and I find it imperative to talk to you about heart health and how you could avoid being a part of the statistics of heart disease. Join me today as I talk you through this along with valuable but often overlooked information you need in maximizing your heart health. Why you need to check this episode: Know the most common risk factors associated with heart disease and how to avoid them; Learn the importance of having regular checkups, having a healthy diet, and having a good amount of physical activities in relation to your he

In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the latest news on COVID-19 news including the National and Public Health Emergency declarations coming to a close in May of 2023. Deemed by many health professionals as a step in the wrong direction with some even calling it a public health disaster. Tonight's discussion focuses on the current facts and figures on covid cases and how detrimental things will become once the COVID-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency. We even are blessed to have a long covid survivor share his story. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; The latest facts and figures associated with the covid-19 disease What are some of the things we are taking for granted that will soon disappear once covid-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency? Talk about long covid We bring a special guest on live to talk about his battle against covid and how he lost it all while in the hospital Link

Let's talk about how social media has changed the practice of medicine... After discussing how technology has changed the practice of medicine, this week, we’re back with yet another episode focused on the role social media has played in the betterment of healthcare. As you already know, I always tell people “empower yourself for better health”, and in this age where technology is everywhere, we almost have no excuses left to not learn how to take good care of ourselves. I am a living by-product of how social media has changed the practice, and today, I’m going to share with you five points on its positive and negative effects. Be with me today as we talk about social media's effect on healthcare. Why you need to check this episode: Understand how social media has played such a drastic role in the way that medicine has become a community; Find out how Dr. Berry stays up-to-date on current events concerning healthcare; and Learn how social media can be both of help and of harm to us as users and as patients

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the latest controversy involving 100 Million Dollars of Fraud associated with fake nursing diplomas and transcripts. What we know so far is that three nursing programs - Siena College in Broward County, the Palm Beach School of Nursing in Palm Beach County, and Sacred Heart International Institute in Broward County have been shut down and 25 people have been arrested over healthcare, and wire fraud. Tonight's discussion focuses on the facts of the case and the ensuing loss of trust in confidence in the healthcare system. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What caused the feds to investigate these schools in the first place What does it mean to have fraudulent diplomas and transcripts but still pass the NCLEX How has this hurt the credibility of the profession of nursing as a whole What should happen next? Links Feds announce massive takedown of fraudulent nursing diploma scheme Fraudulen

Let's talk about how technology is changing the practice of medicine... Who among you here had an experience wherein you’re sitting in your doctor’s office and your doctor is facing his screen, typing things away? Everything you say, he listens to, but his fingers are still busy typing, mainly because he knows he doesn’t have the ability to just listen for now and write notes later. But imagine now that he has a ‘buddy’ helping him do those things, from taking notes to creating plans based on his recommendations. Imagine he’s now able to focus specifically on the patient in front of him, which are you… Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Doesn’t that sound like a better future? Doesn’t that sound like a life we’d all want to live in? Although we’re not there yet, it’s possible; I want us to get there. As we step into a more technology-driven life at present, there’s no denying that artificial intelligence continues to prove how it can be of great help to humankind. There’s just so much that technology can do nowada

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the white male student by the name of George Stewart who is suing not one or two but 6 different medical schools as he claims that he was not accepted strictly due to his race. Tonight's discussion focuses on another covert challenge against affirmative action & why grades are the only factor in getting into med school. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Who is George Stewart & why he’s suing several medical schools Who is really behind the lawsuit I discuss why it would be difficult for me to see him get accepted into school without bias. Links AAMC Data Reports Texas Medical School Lawsuits

Let's talk about a deep dive into the latest updates on COVID-19... For our first medical topic for 2023, I am going back to the biggest, most widespread, and most talked about medical issue for the past three years; and that is COVID-19. When you go out in the streets, you’ll see that a lot of people don’t wear masks anymore; a lot of people don’t even do social distancing anymore. But the reality is that while there may seem like a lot of “not worrying” occurring in this country, we are still facing the same repercussions we faced three years ago. And for that reason, I find it essential that I talk to you about COVID to again remind you that the pandemic is not yet over. Jump in as I give you the latest things that you need to know about the COVID situation globally and here in the United States. In this episode, we talk about the latest updates on the statistics, the variants, and the latest CDC guidelines for COVID. Why you need to check this episode: Know the latest statistics on COVID: the total cases

Let's talk about what to expect for 2023... Welcome back, Lunch and Learn community! This is our very first episode of Medicine Mondays this 2023. After I talked about my personal goals in the previous episode, I believe it's time that I let you know about the great things that await you as we welcome another year together. From an increase in our content to a more benefit-rich community in platforms that allow live interactions, there's just no stopping when it comes to our journey towards better health! So dive into this episode as we talk about the things to expect for a more empowered and fruitful 2023. Why you need to check this episode: Take a sneak peek at what Dr. Berry has in store for 2023; Discover what Dr. Berry's Patreon community is all about; and Find out what incentives are in line for each tier in the Patreon community “Keeping you up to date on what’s going on is going to be a strong point for us in 2023... Everything that keeps happening continues to happen, and I want to make sure that I

Let's talk about the five things I plan to improve on... Last week on Medicine Mondays, I talked to you about how a lot of people tend to give up on their new year’s resolutions as early as March of the following year. And to help you avoid that, I gave you a handful of action steps that will help you come up with a realistic and attainable set of goals. For this week, I take my turn to share with you the goals I have set for myself toward a healthier 2023 while following the same action steps that we talked about in the previous episode. Tune in and see how I make use of the Five Action Steps To Take For A Healthier 2023 as I reveal the things I plan to improve on in 2023. In this last two-part episode about planning for the upcoming year, Dr. Berry bares five of his personal goals for 2023. By utilizing the action steps that he talked about in the previous episode, he shares his plans on how he will make those goals happen and how he will hold himself accountable for them. Why you need to check this episode