Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

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...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the appropriate backlash Florida's Surgeon General and Harvard Trained Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has received after his almost comical press release where he recommended all men ages 18-39 avoid mRNA vaccines based on faulty evidence. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What is Florida's stance on...

Let's talk about breast cancer awareness... Why is it important that we talk about diseases like breast cancer for a month-long, especially in today's time? According to data, in the year 2022, around 287,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, 51,000 with non-invasive breast cancer, with 43,000 of these women dying from this disease. This is a disease that affects a lot of people...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the news from President Biden's decision to pardon all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Why it's an important first step? What is next for marijuana legislation state-wide? Why it's important for the medical community Hear m...

Let's talk about why patients are overwhelmed by the healthcare system too... A lot of times, especially in healthcare, we talk a lot about what the workers and the system are experiencing, but for some reason, we never seem to really include a huge part of that system in the discussions; the reason why the system is still there and going – the patients. More often than not, the stress and weight...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the recent guideline changes by the CDC in regards to the requirement of masks in healthcare facilities. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today Recap of CDC's guideline change What does it mean for your friends & family members in these facilities? What do community transmission rates mean? Hear m...

Let's talk about your next COVID-19 booster... Have you gotten your shots of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters already? If not, what's stopping you from doing so? About two years ago, people had this thought that those who are going to get themselves vaccinated are soon going to grow a third arm and start walking like zombies. Unfortunately, it has spread so fast and people actually believed it, caus...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be discussing the recent controversy surrounding President Biden and his comments regarding the pandemic being over during his recent 60 minutes interview. Click here to watch the full  video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Recap of President Biden's interview What the pandemic means to President Biden What the pandemic means to those wh...

Let's talk about weight loss myths... How can we stop blaming patients for being obese and start that path towards creating spaces to provide them with better care and medications that they really need? Obesity was just recognized as a medical disease back in 2013, and so often, conversations around obesity medications contain bias, even among us physicians. People tend to overestimate the power o...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be giving the latest update on the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. A few weeks ago we discussed the flooding & poor upkeep on its infrastructure that resulted in 180,000 residents in Jackson with little or no sanitary water. Click here to watch the full  video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Jackson Water Update What can the reside...

Let's talk about the hurdles of getting men to the doctor... Why is it so hard to have men attend their much-needed doctor's appointments? Research shows that hundreds of thousands of men mostly die from cancer every single year, but Cleveland Clinic's study says that only 3 out of 5 men actually go to their annual visit. 40% of men will only go to a doctor once they think the problem is already t...

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts I want to discuss the recent news clip from Dr. Fauci discussing the reality that annual covid-19 vaccinations are likely going to be a thing. Now if you have been following me for some time this should not come to you as much surprise as I have been saying that a part of getting through this pandemic is the realization that Covid-19 is here to stay. Click...

Let's talk about is your doctor speaks your language?... How's your relationship with your doctor? Do you find yourself leaving the room satisfied, with your concerns amazingly attended, or do you usually think there's something wrong and it just won't work for you and your health? All of us, as human beings, are greatly unique in our own ways, but more often than not, a life-and-death situation c...