Southern Medicine

During this presentation, Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, on behalf Robert M. Carey, MD, reviews the role of the RAAS in normal blood pressure and salt and water homeostasis. In addition, Dr. DiPette discusses the role of the RAAS in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and kidney disease, and he also details the pharmacologic inhibition/blockade of the RAAS.

Closed tendon injuries, dislocations and fractures are among the more common sports related hand injuries. Due to initial swelling and pain, these injuries may sometimes be deceptively difficult to diagnose. Often effective treatment is relatively simple and nonoperative but must be instituted in a timely manner in order to minimize complications. It is also important to recognize when surgical re...

During this presentation, Robert Baillieu, MD, MPH, FAAFP, describes the current state of the overdose crisis and details SAMHSA/CSAT's role and associated strategies for addressing the overdose crisis.

This podcast explores the growing role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care. We discuss practical applications, challenges in implementation, and tips for providers looking to adopt POCUS in their practice. Learn more about the Southern Medical Association at sma.org.

This case-based session, presented by Dr. Christopher D. Jackson, MD, FACP, FSSCI, will use the Curbsiders podcast to help develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis, workup, and initial management of patients with dementia. CME is available: https://sma.org/courses/demystifying-dementia-2/

In this podcast, Dr. Eugene Lambert reviews the current state of alcohol use disorders, its healthcare system impact and utilization. He also describes the increasing prevalence of the dual pathology of alcohol use disorders and associated liver disease, including the advanced liver disease entity of AUD-cirrhosis. Additionally, Dr. Lambert reviews the current state of AUD-cirrhosis management and...

In this episode of Southern Medicine, Dr. Ankur Patel highlights the potential consequences of polypharmacy, such as drug interactions, decreased adherence, and increased likelihood of adverse events. He also emphasize the rising prevalence of ADEs, underscoring their impact on patient outcomes, healthcare costs, and the burden on healthcare providers. 

In this episode of Southern Medicine, Dr. Sadie Elisseou, an internationally recognized subject matter expert in trauma-informed care (TIC), will highlight specific examples of how healthcare professionals can apply the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service (SAMHSA)'s "4 Rs" and "6 principles" of TIC to clinical care and their own well-being. Listeners will leave with simple, actionable steps...

Trauma is highly prevalent in the general population in various forms--adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), natural disasters, medical illness, and community violence are several examples. U.S. Military Veterans have unique exposures to trauma in the course of their service. The aftereffects of trauma can impact Veterans' health as well as their experience with health care. In this podcast, VHA h...

Sara Paul, DNP, FNP, FAHA, CHFN, FHFSA, discusses the association between sudden death and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and actions for aggressive treatment and management of heart failure will be presented. In addition, she describes device therapy for the prevention of sudden death.

Healthcare planning predicts a shortage of 135,000 or more physicians in the next 10 years, coupled with existing shortages of all healthcare workers including nurses and other allied health professionals. Organized medical leaders must address the current and future gap in delivering health care to America's patients. Gerald Harmon, MD, FAAFP, presents data outlining the scope of the situation an...

Desiree Burroughs-Ray, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACP, and Christopher Jackson, MD, FACP, FSSCI, discuss contributing factors to physician burnout, barriers to physician wellness, organizational and individual practices to reduce the impact of burnout, and interventions that can promote physician wellness.

This presentation will explore the principles of collective intelligence and teaming, emphasizing their importance in healthcare. SMA Education Committee member Daniel Matthew Sherrer, MD, MBA, FASA, FAACD, will discuss principles of collective intelligence and teaming as well as strategies to minimize conflicts and enhance collaboration.

In this episode, Richard Leggett, MD, discusses writing as a form of physician wellness with Jeffery K. Smith, MD, a modern day "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle", who has published three novels as well as 20 non-fiction books on various historical figures. Together, they address the process of getting started in writing and publishing fiction and non-fiction works. 

SMA Education Committee member Rodney W. Overstreet, BSN, CRNA, MNA, discusses compassion fatigue, burnout, PTSD; explains depersonalization and derealization; and details the process of interoception. He also highlights healing tools and modalities that can be utilized to target the pain, release it, and allow space for healing.

Herpes zoster is a public health concern for the public, especially in subjects who are immunocompromised. The CDC–recommended recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is an effective way to reduce the incidence of herpes zoster, but because of the increased immunogenicity of the vaccine adjuvant, there is a concern about flares of underlying autoimmune diseases in rheumatology patients. Join Drs. Syed Ra...

In this podcast, Drs. William Ventres and Erick Messias discuss adverse shared historical experiences and the influence historical trauma has on current health outcomes, a topic addressed in their article appearing in the November 2021 issue of the Southern Medical Journal.

Discrimination is often experienced among medical students in clinical settings, especially those who belong to ethnic or gender minority groups, and it can occur in the form of "microaggressions". In this podcast, Ms. Allison Kumnick and Dr. Julia Belkowitz discuss a simulation-based approach to improve medical students' resilience and communication, as well as educate faculty members on unintent...

Food insecurity is a problem for people across the lifespan, and it has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Adults facing food insecurity often reduce the variety of their diet and tend to consume a few low-cost, energy-dense, and nutritionally poor foods to maintain caloric intake, and this puts them at an increased risk for a variety of adverse health outcomes, including diabetes, pulmonary diseases,...

Mentoring is important for both professional and personal development in medical education. In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Sephien, Danielle Gulick, and Ambuj Kumar discuss why mentoring is necessary, as well as provide insight into common qualities and barriers that medical students believe are associated with successful mentors and mentoring relationships. They also detail what led them to conduct...

In this podcast, Dr. Lauris Kaldjian explains the need for 'shared decision making' between patients and physicians, why it is important and details steps physicians can take to make that happen. He also offers insight to help physicians avoid slipping into manipulation or coercion when faced with certain situations. 

In the conclusion of this multipart podcast series, Dr. Benjamin Broome, a nephrologist with Nephrology Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, is joined by Drs. Elizabeth Edwards and Donald DiPette, both of whom are on faculty in the department of internal medicine at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss proteinuria. They will review causes and symptoms, as well as provide informati...

In part five of this multipart podcast series, Dr. Benjamin Broome, a nephrologist with Nephrology Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, is joined by Drs. Elizabeth Edwards and Donald DiPette, both of whom are on faculty in the department of internal medicine at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss hyponatremia, which occurs when the sodium level in the blood is below normal. They...

Hypertension is a leading cause of kidney disease and in part four of this multipart podcast series, Dr. Benjamin Broome, a nephrologist with Nephrology Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, is joined by Dr. Donald DiPette, who serves on faculty in the department of internal medicine at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss the clinical implications of hypertension as a significant...

The occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise and during this podcast, Drs. Anuja Mehta, Shirin Hasan, Lisa Spector, and Christopher Morris detail what ASD is, as well as some of the myths and misconceptions of ASD. In addition, they will provide information regarding the transition of care from adolescence into adulthood, and offer insight into treatment for ASD, including occup...