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 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 disc...

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 l...

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 preventabl...

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...

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 a...

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 bee...

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 no...

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. Cli...

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 realit...

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 platfo...

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...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent controversy occurring in New Zealand where uninformed parents had to have medical custody taken away from them as their child required life-saving surgery. Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and just how deadly it can be. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion...

Let's talk about the five action steps to take for a healthier 2023... It's the end of the year again, and this is the season when people start writing down their new year's resolutions. But we all know for a fact that around 50%-80% of people tend to give up on their goals come March, and we don't want that to happen to you this 2023. Most new year's resolutions fail because of it being too ambit...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent measles outbreak currently going on in Columbus, Ohio. Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and how it has led to 25% of the community being affected and now at severe risk for a disease that was once considered eradicated. At the time of this recording 46 children have been confirmed to...

Let's talk about lupus... Lupus is not a frequently occurring disease if we are to compare it with the likes of diabetes and hypertension. But just because it is not as frequent as the others, doesn't mean that we shouldn't take it as something serious. If you are not prepared for its possible effects, it could definitely cause you problems. Did you know that there are about 1.5 Americans diagnose...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a special guest, Kyle Swinsky the Co-Founder and CEO of AMOpportunities, a Chicago-based company that helps international medical students and graduates secure U.S. rotations and supports hospitals and schools in managing trainees through high-quality services and software solutions. Tonight's discussion hits close to home as a former prog...

Let's talk about treatment options for diabetes... While diabetes is one of the most significant diseases there is in the world, it is not necessarily a life sentence. In fact, there are lots of different treatment options out there, depending on what your situation calls for. However, despite the long list of available treatment options for diabetes, many diabetic patients still struggle with it;...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the recent 2022 primary elections that saw women's rights on the ballot across the country. When Roe V Wade was overturned I discussed the implications and why it would be important for healthcare workers to stand strong from their patients. Tonight I am going to discuss what I think it means for the future of Pro-Women's rights due to...

Let's talk about diabetes... There are some diseases that are simply too significant that we dedicate an entire month talking about it; and speaking of which, since it's now November, that means it's time for Diabetes Awareness Month again. Currently, there are around 37 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes. It is so bad that for every five diabetic people, there is one who is completely unaw...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing a very real and scary trend in how the general public deals with death and the issue of desensitization to death as we experience more and more of it up close and personal. This week we lost another hip hop star Take Off from the Migos tragically and almost immediately we were bombarded with images and even video of his last moments he...

Let's talk about preventative medicine... How important is it for you to be present on your annual visit? As the saying goes, prevention will always be better than cure, but if we'll keep on disregarding the need to visit our physicians, the time will come when things will get worse, so bad that it might even take our life away from us. So, if you still want to live a lot longer both in good shape...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing a potential threat this winter with what my colleagues are calling a tripledemic. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the three diseases of RSV, Flu & Covid, and why after a couple of years of social isolation, mask-wearing & vaccinations why we may in line for a storm in the hospitals. Click here to watch the full video...

Let's talk about how to deal with the unexpected... Losing someone who is dear to us is like losing a part of ourselves, too. Once a thing like that happens, we just cannot be the same person, with the effect of their loss forever engraved in our being. Also, communicating with someone who is grieving is no easy thing either. And as unfortunate as it already is, society has made it a taboo that pe...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be about Bias in Medicine and how it affects not only the patients but also the healthcare workers. Seeing acts of bias whether they are big or small happen daily in healthcare and the cumulation of these problems is why we have many of the healthcare disparities we see today. There are reasons why non-white patients receive fewer cardiovascular int...

Let's talk about how a physician chooses between medicine and music... Why neglect what keeps your heart and life in the true essence of bliss when you can enjoy your passion while practicing and excelling in your profession? One of the most common misconceptions around the practice of medicine is that when you are a professional in this field, you should not dare do anything else aside from takin...