Medgeeks with Andrew Reid

As we get older, there are a lot of health and age related changes that our body undergoes. We are going to focus on what changes in your body and what are some things that start to decline. This way you can help your patients adjust to the changes. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he tries to help everyone stay young. - We've been in the business of helping students and clinicians learn better medicine,...

While working from home started as a temporary measure because the United States workforce was relegated to home during the pandemic, it has now become a mainstay paradigm in 2022. Of course, there are many pros and cons when it comes to remote work. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal this week as we review the top benefits of working from home and what you can do for your patients to make sure they reap those...

Celebrities such as athletes, movie actors/actresses and even tv personalities have raised awareness of diseases or procedures that would otherwise go unnoticed in society today. It also destigmatizes the public perception of the disease/procedure.  In doing so, it raises funding for research to help find a cure for those diseases. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he sheds light on the Ramsay Hunt Syndrom...

Social media has amazing benefits ranging from choreography to cat videos to cooking advice for cannelloni and more.   TikTok has become the mainstream social media outlet and numerous users provide health tips and hacks to better yourself and live your best life.    Join Dr. Niket Sonpal in this weeks podcast where we tell you which TikTok health trends are real and which ones you can swipe past....

Traveling these days requires a more detailed approach, but it can still be done while minimizing the risks. Wonder why your patients are so flatulent while flying? Want to know how  to prevent those air cabin sinus infections?  We've got the answer. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he goes over how to stay safe while flying in this week's podcast.  - We've been in the business of helping students and cli...

What do Shakespeare, Mood Knight and Tyler Durden from Fight Club have in common? They all share the singular idea of what makes us who we are.  Is it our name, or is it our personality? But what if your patient has multiple personalities? Can you recognize dissociative identity disorder?  Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he breaks down DID and how to manage this rare psychiatric illness. - We've been in...

Fecal incontinence affects about 7% of the population. Although, most people will be too embarrassed to seek help.    In this episode, Dr. Niket Sonpal will discuss the two types of fecal incontinence. The different treatments based on your H&P for your patient. What medications your patient might need or if they just need to change their diet. - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life y...

The practice of medicine is called a practice because it involves constant attention, learning, and evolution of thought. In medicine we must make efforts to stay up to date with new guidelines and evidence that may change our disease management algorithms and paradigms. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal this week as he reviews some of the new updates in Internal Medicine which undoubtedly will help change th...

There is a long history of pseudoscience about low testosterone. There are a lot of "golden cures" out there. Here, we will try and debunk some of the myths of low testosterone. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal, and see how you can help diagnose your patient's low testosterone, and how to treat it. What the symptoms your patient might have and how to manage your patients that may clinically have it. - We've...

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis which makes up about 65%. Arthritis can affect the hands, feet, hips, knees and the spine. We will talk specifically about knees and hips. In this episode, Dr. Niket Sonpal will discuss some of the most common features of osteoarthritis, management of this condition nonsurgically. But, if your patient does need surgery, when to refer for a total...

Everyone wants to feel energetic and more focused. Many patients will turn to coffee and tea but claims by energy drink companies can be the siren call to those weary, who want to achieve more.  Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he reviews the dilemma with energy drinks, their content, lack of scientific evidence, and numerous negative health outcomes. - We've been in the business of helping students and c...

Not all those who wander are lost but they can get sick while traveling.  In this week's podcast we will go into how to prepare your patients for international travel.  Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he reviews important vaccinations, general travel guidelines, food and water safety precautions and how to avoid/treat traveler's diarrhea. Patients will want to make up for time lost during the pandemic an...

What do lemon-lime flavored soda, Coca-Cola and psychiatry have in common? Join Dr. Niket Sonpal this week in a podcast that goes into the history of the soda beverage industry and how it connects to bipolar disorder, addiction and a few of the lesser known conditions that you may not expect to see in the clinic.  We will review the diagnosis, next steps in management and treatment when it comes t...

The slap heard around the world has been all anyone can talk about for the last few weeks. Oscar buzz is usually before the event, but the altercation has left many discussing the evening outcomes afterwards.  According to popular opinion a slap in the face often only leads to so-called trivial injuries, however research shows  it can also lead to massive injuries such as fractures and injuries of...

Healthcare workers are at the forefront of diseases like pneumonia, COVID19, and heart conditions. But we are also a part of the process of recovery for grief. Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of a loved one or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. The management of grief is not well taught in schools and is usually not explored due to the...

GERD affects about 10-20% of the population in the western world. Here, we will take you through a brief primer on getting the fire out of GERD. This way you can help your patients enjoy their foods, live without heartburn, and be able to wake up in the morning without pain. In this episode, we will discuss the differences between GERD, dyspepsia (also known as heartburn), and dysphagia. We will a...

In America alone, there are about 25 million human bites that occur each year. We will not only discuss human bites but also dog bites, some cute cat bites and other unusual bites you might encounter in the emergency room. In this episode, we will talk about how to deal with human bites. Whether you only need to give local wound care versus when to consult a surgical team and/or when to use antibi...

Acne affects about 50 million people every year. For most of us, it's something we've had to deal with at some point in our lives and it was short-lived, causing some anxiety. For others, acne is severely resistant and long lasting, which can have profound physiological and psychological effects.  In this episode, we'll comb through the various myths, general management tips, topical treatment opt...

Herbs and spices and the plants that come with them are as integral to our day-to-day lives as earth and water. These naturally occurring plants and the chemicals within them have been a part of medicine, both traditional and modern, for hundreds of years. Let's take some time to discuss some of the claims of various herbal supplement companies and complementary alternative therapies. The goal of...

Cluster headaches are one of the most painful headaches and can lead to severe debilitation!  In this episode we will review major risk factors, major organ systems associated with the headaches, and the two variants. Then we'll discuss how to diagnose cluster headaches and provide recommendations for treatment options for your patient. This is our final episode in our trilogy on headaches. Though...

Migraines...for many of your patients, they're all too common. Actually, migraines affect about 15% of the general population. In this episode we'll start by talking about the different types of migraines. Then, we'll go over the broad strokes for abortive treatment for migraines, highlight the major treatment modalities for your patient, and then discuss preventive treatment. - We just put togeth...

Headaches…everyone gets a headache now and then. For some people, headaches occur if they don't get their morning cup of coffee on time. For others, headaches are connected to life stressors.  Headaches are very plentiful amongst numerous alignments, both physical and mental. Regardless of the cause, headaches are incredibly common and there are numerous kinds! Today we are going to start by analy...

On this week's podcast episode,  we'll be "ruining" more myths...but remember, knowing the truth about these things isn't just fun, it's going to help you take care of your patients! Grab yourself a coffee, tea or whatever your favorite beverage is and join me for this episode where we'll dive into more medical myths that you need to know about.  - Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life...

Myth and superstition play a huge role in our daily lives and this is a big part of all cultures. Many people carry good luck charms, seek fortune tellers, and even look to the stars for guidance.  Do these things help? Are we doing them because the generations before us told us to do it? Is it tradition?  We have many modern-day myths and cultural beliefs that really don't have a basis, but there...

Prevention...let's talk about that for a second. Prevention is more than just a magazine. In fact, it's actually an entire field of medicine, training line, and fellowships. It's also the foundation and pillar of primary care. This is why we're going to be focusing on the USPSTF and the most recent recommendations over the last couple years, to give you updates on some grade A and grade B recommen...