Knowledgeable Provider

Jody reviews major guideline updates from 2024 - 2026. Reference: AHA/ACC Guideline Updates (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Do you ALWAYS know EXACTLY what's going on? I hope not... Links: Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon) Studies on overconfidence & medical errors (OpenEvidence) Dr. Peter Lin on AI in Medicine (Pri-Med)(CME) Dr. Peter Lin on AI and patient data (CBC)

In this special bonus episode of Knowledgeable Provider, Jody reviews a sensational new novel by a sensational new author! The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson (Amazon) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon & Audible) Episode Credits: Writing, sound design, narration, and editing by Jody Marks Voice alteration by Voicemod Sound Effects Credits: Player Piano at Butte Montana by B...

Jody reviews the basics of assessing kidney function and discusses how to use that information in clinical practice. Links: Jody's Book! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible) Basics of Kidney Function (OpenEvidence)

It's finally done! Jody's first novel, Crooked Creek Serenade, is available now in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from your favorite retailer! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible)

Jody reviews this unfortunately necessary aspect of proving medical care in the U.S. Links: Medicare Basics (medicare.gov) CMS Program History Differences between Medicare & Advantage (National Council on Aging) Out of Pocket Cost Comparison (USC) Medicare Advantage Sucks (Salem Township Hospital) How Medicare Pays Advantage Plans (KFF)

Jody discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this actually kind of scary tick-borne infection. Links: Overview of RMSF (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)

It's not too late to submit your bracket for #NephMadness 2026! Also, an update on Jody's novel, Crooked Creek Serenade. It's done! Ebook and paperback available now, audiobook hopefully forthcoming very soon. Stay tuned! Links: NephMadness 2026 Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)

I'm taking a break...to write a book! More specifically, to record an audiobook. The ebook and paperback are available now! Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

It's a new medicine made of old medicines! Jody reviews the mechanism of this new (?) option for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. References: 1) Auvelity Package Insert 2) Auvelity Review Article (Annals of Medicine & Surgery) 3) Auvelity Overview (OpenEvidence) 4) Physiology of NMDA Receptor (PubMed) 5) Pharmacology of Sigma-1 Receptor (PubMed) 6) Mucinex DM Label Informa...

Recent medical news followed by a review of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of myasthenia gravis. News Articles: New federal vaccine schedule (KFF): https://www.kff.org/other-health/the-new-federal-vaccine-schedule-what-changed/ HRT black box warning removal (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-advances-womens-health-removes-misleading-f...

Jody discusses ACA subsidies - what they are and why it matters that some of them are going away. Resources: 1) Article on the Impact of Enhanced Subsidies Expiring (KFF) 2) News Article on the Republican Healthcare Plan (Reuters) 3) Interview About Subsidies Expiring (PBS) 4) Federal Poverty Level (healthcare.gov) 5) Reasons to Not Extend Enhanced Subsidies (CATO Institute)

Jody reviews LEGITIMATE information about hepatitis B vaccines in the wake of ACIP's recent recommendation to consider delaying vaccination for infants of non-infected mothers. References & Links: 1) General Information on Hepatitis B Vaccines (OpenEvidence) 2) ACIP Press Release 3) Fact Check of the ACIP Press Release (PBS) 4) Impact of Hepatitis B Vaccines in the United States (CDC, pre-RFK)...

Jody reviews pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of kidney stones. References & Links: 1) Curhan, G. C. Kidney stones in adults: Prevention of recurrent kidney stones. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ kidney-stones-in-adults-prevention-of-recurrent-kidney-stones 2) Curan, G.C., Aronson, M.D., & Preminger, G.M. Kidney stones in adults: Diagnosis and acute mana...

A novel non-opiate medication option for control of acute pain. References: 1) OpenEvidence Information on Journavx 2) FDA Information on Journavx 3) GLP-1 Price Reduction Article (CNBC) 4) Vanderbilt LifeFlight Crash (WBRC)

Jody discusses insomnia and how to treat it from a primary care perspective. Links & References: 1) FDA Info on Flu Vaccines 2) ACOG Position on Tylenol 3) AAP Position on Tylenol 4) Texas vs Tylenol Lawsuit 5) History of Government Shutdowns (USA Today) 6) CBT-I Coach App 7) Zammit GK. Ramelteon: a novel hypnotic indicated for the treatment of insomnia. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2007 Sep;4(9):36-...

(Doctor) Dale Hutchens is a recent cochlear implant recipient. He and Jody discuss his experience with hearing loss, receiving the implant, and brain training. Stick around for a special performance by Dale at the end of the episode! Links: 1) Dale's Performance Video 2) Sample Distortion Video 1 3) Sample Distortion Video 2 4) Sample Distortion Video 3 5) Sample Distortion Video 4 6) Sample D...

Updates on current medical news, Jody's Epocrates exodus, and a review of hepatitis B pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. References: Lok. A. S. F. Hepatitis B virus: Screening and diagnosis in adults. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hepatitis-b-virus-screening-and-diagnosis-in-adults Lok. A. S. F., Hepatitis B virus: Overview of management. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.co...

Jody reviews recent developments in the US healthcare dystopia, then discusses pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gout. References: 1) Merriman, T. Gout: Pathophysiology. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pathophysiology 2) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Clinical Manifestations and diagnosis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis 3) Gaf...

In a spin-off of last week's episode, Jody discusses making life and death decisions as a healthcare professional.

Lieutenant Colonel Rick Caniglia, U.S. Army, Retired, shares medical stories from his long military career.

Links: ACIP Website HHS Statement on ACIP Reconstitution Restoring Gold Standard Science Executive Order Experts Sound Alarm After ACIP Members Removed (NFID) NPR Article on New ACIP Members

I tried to prescribe a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app to treat a patient's anxiety. It didn't go well.

F is for Fournier! Jody reviews pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this (thankfully) uncommon condition. References: 1) Stevens, D.L., & Baddour, L.M. Necrotizing soft tissue infections. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ necrotizing-soft-tissue-infections 2) Bersoff-Matcha SJ, Chamberlain C, Cao C, Kortepeter C, Chong WH. Fournier Gangrene Associated With Sodium-Glucose Co...

Jody reviews pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of erectile dysfunction. References: 1) Raymond, R.C., & Khera, M. Epidemiology and etiologies of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-and-etiologies-of-male-sexual-dysfunction 2) Khera, M. Evaluation of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-male-sex...