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Humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends. Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine.
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Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Arghavan Salles and author Philip Eil to discuss the case of Dr. Paul Volkman, a once promising MD/PHD who became a central figure in one of the largest pill mill operations our country has ever seen. Pick up Philip's new book Prescription for Pain wherever books are sold! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson and Immunologist Dr. Andrea Love to discuss the immensely popular Andrew Huberman, his podcast, supplements and if it's possible to advertise health and wellness products in an ethical way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by med school classmate and Family Practice Doc, Bobby Davari as well as Musician and SF Commissioner, Sharky Laguana to answer anonymous listener questions that range from the medical, to the musical and to the very, very strange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by guest cohost Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) and authors Myke Cole and Dr. Michael Livingston to discuss their new book The Killing Ground: A biography of Thermopylae and why this one particular battlefield became the stage for so many bloody conflicts over the centuries and what studying war tells us about ourselves and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by Dr. Tricia Pendergast and Dr. Ryan Marino to examine and provide a different perspective on the issue of medical education as given in the recent New England Journal of Medicine podcast, "Tough Love." The generational divide on changes to medical training is closely evaluated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh and guest co-host Allen Liu chat with former business owner, convicted white collar criminal and founder of Felon Focus, Kristopher Chavez about the challenges of maintaining his mental and physical well being while incarcerated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by nurse/author Jess Dillard-Wright and Brigham & Women's Hospital medical residents Max Nguemeni and Lee Richman to discuss the unionization of their program and it's a growing trend in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by producer Nadeem, poet/MC/podcaster Propaganda, and UCSF orthopedic surgeon and sports analyst Dr. Nirav Pandya to talk about basketball and sports related injuries and discuss some excellent advice for parents with kids playing sports.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh and guest co-host Dr. Sophie Balzora sit down to chat with living legend Chief John Moon about the most important piece of medical history that you've never heard of: Freedom House Ambulance, the emergency medical service staffed completely by underemployed Black men in Pittsburgh that revolutionized the delivery of health care and created what we now know as paramedics.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Jen Gunter to discuss her new book about menstruation, Blood. We learn why menstruation exists in the first place, how vaccines may affect it, and whether or not Kaveh should try putting menstrual blood on his face like he saw in that TikTok.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh talks with Neha Shah in a wide-ranging conversation, ranging from diet to food allergies and more.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Ryan Marino to chat with Amira Nimerawi, from the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) about the worsening healthcare crisis in Gaza and what conditions are like currently for medical professionals dealing with injury, psychological stresses and rising cases of infectious diseases.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by musician Marc Gasway and Infectious Disease expert Dr. George Thompson to learn all about Coccidiomycosis and other fungal infections and if the show The Last of Us is realistic in any way.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by cohost TJ Mitchell (author of First Cut, Aftershock) and guest Daniel Kraus to discuss his New York Times bestseller, Whalefall and learn all about how to write about being swallowed by a whale and why there's so many religious references in books.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Dr. Jason Rosenbaum to interview comedian and actor Walter Masterson, whose hugely popular videos satirize anti-vaccine advocates and far right wing fringe conspiracy theories.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Replay of episode from May of 2022: Kaveh is joined by world leading expert in colorectal cancer, TR Levin and author Dr. John Chuck who discusses his new book on getting the most good stuff out of a life in medicine, despite all the reasons not to.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by public speaking coach Misty Scachtell-Megia to discuss tips and strategies for managing the fear of public speaking.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) and military historian/author Myke Cole to discuss his book the Bronze Lie, the truth behind the spartan myth, and how it’s misused today.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kaveh is joined by John and Zoe, from the band Portugal The Man to discuss their daughter's rare neurodegenerative disorder and they're joined by Dr. Stan Crooke, who's started the n-Lorem foundation to help find treatments for ultra rare genetic diseases just like this. Take a listen to hear about the struggles of navigating health care for patients and families and the exciting new world of treatments opening up with ASOs (Anti-Sense Oligonucleotides).Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the annual Halloween episode, Kaveh is joined by Marc Gasway and Doctors Stephen Sample & Tyler Black to discuss horror films set in psych wards or with psychological themes. Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why in the world would someone rather have doctors trying to hide a drug problem operate on them than have doctors get treatment and then be able to operate on them sober? Our society is very confused
Benadryl allergy could actually be a reaction to non active ingredients: my friend is allergic to milk and kept breaking out in his as Benadryl started to wear off. Lactose is a common ingredient in tablet pills. She switched to gel caps and has no more problems with Benadryl
aaaaah, oh no... potatoes are one of the few things I can eat that reduce my GERD. I'm already vegan, on FODMAP, and allergic to all legumes. I hope I can get away with still eating potatoes
My body doesn't process alcohol properly, so kombucha (normal, not hard) is the most alcohol I can drink. Just to add to the weight of his explanation of different people being able to process different amounts of alcohol.
Every podcast I've bookended the last 2 years reaches this depressing point, where I'm reminded how suddenly the world changed
"zinger" is also the name of that move
I'm glad Robert Evans stopped making predictions because all the terrible things he predicted for 2020, even when mostly in jest, happened
it's totally possible to drink the entire gallon of colonoscopy prep. I managed by using a straw to skip most of my taste buds and then drink some peppermint tea right after.
He isn't making it up: I love the music. Shout out if you also love the music from The Resurrection Men!
This is such a great resource for anyone who loves someone with an alcohol or drug use disorder. ALL doctors should definitely know this information