Medgeeks with Andrew Reid

Today we're going to discuss everything you need to know about B12 deficiency for the boards and clinical practice. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have t...

Today, we're going to be interviewing Marya - a medical school graduate. She graduated from medical school in Pakistan and did her internship in Saudi Arabia. She is currently in the process of matching in Canada. She gives some great advice to foreign medical graduates and for those students currently going through the process.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help yo...

Is the link between statins and muscular damage a myth? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomously Improve your work life bala...

This episode is based on the large numbers of emails I get regarding setbacks in medicine (both as a student and clinician).  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work h...

Today we're going to go into a little detail regarding IBS: etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillse...

Here are the updated USPSTF guidelines - there are now 7 options which are recommended to screen for colon cancer.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have t...

Today we're going to answer a students question regarding the management of DUB/AUB. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have the skillset to work autonomousl...

Today we will be discussing the newer medications that have been proven to reduce mortality in systolic dysfunction. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have...

Today we are going to be discussing the AAPs new updated guideline regarding BRUE.  BRUE stands for brief resolved unexplained events - this new terminology will replace the old term ALTE (apparent life-threatening events). This is the first clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics that specifically applies to patients who have experienced an apparent life-threatening ev...

Today we're going to be answering a students question regarding the risk of breast cancer and oral contraception. Is there really an increased risk and why? - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want...

Today we're going to be talking migraine headaches from a clinical standpoint. I'm going to present the many presentations you can expect to encounter when dealing with a migraine.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized ap...

An updated algorithm for type 2 diabetes management from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been recently released. It includes new sections on lifestyle therapy, guiding principles, and incorporates all medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration through December 2015 for managing hyperglycemia, weight, blood pressure, and Dyslipidemia. - Our goal at Med...

You grab the next chart, and notice a chief complaint of abdominal pain. You notice the patient is a 35 year old female. You immediately formulate a differential diagnosis in your head before entering the room. The more you speak with this patient - the more her symptoms don't make sense. So now what? Here's a clinical pearl for you. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to hel...

Today we will be discussing Barrett's esophagus: what is it, who's at risk, who needs to be screened, and how do you diagnose?  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work...

Today I want to discuss the emotional burden of caring too much for your patients. You can't let your mistakes get to you - we all make them! You have to find the balance where you aren't completely emotionally invested while making sure your patients aren't just another number.  I also want to talk about caring for patients who don't seem to care about themselves. Going into medicine is tough - b...

Today we're going to be discussing motivation, procrastination, and the feeling of being inadequate. Everyone has doubt - everyone is scared. Scared of failure. Scared of looking stupid. Scared of the unknown, really. I want to address all of these topics today - which are so critical to your success. I'm going to share some insight that I think will help you look at things a little differently. J...

Today we're going to be discussing school/work/life balance and the mental struggles that occur while studying medicine and how to overcome them.  - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... St...

Today we're going to discuss the workup needed when presented with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. Let's discuss the history, physical exam, and labs that need to be ordered. Don't worry - most cases are benign :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which i...

First off I want to let everyone know the app is FINALLY ready! It's available for both apple and android. Go and download the app for free! Find it at physicianassistantboards.com/app Todays episode is about the first dabigatran reversal agent. Officially FDA approved in October 2015. This is definitely a practice changing update! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help...

Today were going to be answering a couple questions from Kristi - a listener of the podcast. She actually has two questions - one regarding thyroid treatment in the geriatric population and another regarding oral contraception in the perimenopausal state. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. Thi...

...should you avoid the two? is there a risk of rhabdomyolysis? I would argue not - take a listen as to why it really doesn't matter. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking you...

On today's episode we answer a listeners question regarding vertigo. He wants to know when an MRI is indicated in the evaluation of vertigo. So, we decipher peripherl vs central causes and we discuss when an MRI is indicated. - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone,...

Todays topic will be discussing oral therapy vs IV therapy when treating MS relapse. Based on the literature it seems that both yield similar results. The only exception is when treating optic neuritis - and to be honest, I'm not totally convinced regarding the evidence. Curious to know why? Have a listen! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  wa...

...most of you will make this mistake. Why? Simply due to a lack of experience. I'm here to make sure you don't :) - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach.  Whether you want to ... Stop taking your work home Have th...

Today, we are going to discuss torsion. This is an EMERGENCY which requires immediate surgical exploration. Contrary to popular belief, this is a clinical diagnosis and you DO NOT need ultrasound to diagnose! - Our goal at Medgeeks (previously known as PA Boards) is to help you live the life  you  want to live as you navigate a career in medicine. This looks different to everyone, which is why we...