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I'm a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and would like to share my expertise to help connect healthcare with the real world. One focus I have is the constant fight against misinformation. Join me for quick hitting and trending topics in healthcare to get the real story. A true inside look into healthcare. This podcast, social media content, and website contains the opinions of Dr. John Parente. It does not represent the opinions or interests of any corporations or hospitals for which he may be affiliated. The content published by Dr. John Parente is for informational/entertainment purposes only. If you are seeking medical advice you should consult with your personal physician or an urgent care/ emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911. Privacy is of utmost importance to Dr. John Parente. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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What are the dangers of a Solar Eclipse? Are there any? What is the big deal about being in the Path of Totality? If you stare at the Sun, how long would it take to permanently damage your eyes? Support the show
I discuss some of the toughest cases in my career. Ever wonder how physicians deal with car accidents, stabbings, shootings, or even deaths? Join me for that sobering discussion. Support the show
What is the proper treatment for frostbite? How do you treat someone with hypothermia? What are some of the signs and risk factors for Carbon Monoxide? Join us for a discussion on cold weather emergencies and how you can help yourself or another family member and could save their life! Support the show
Healthcare is a broken system. Join me for the final episode of Emergency Minute for 2023 as I break down some of the different ways that healthcare is broken. This is the episode you won't want to miss. Support the show
Ever wonder what it's like to be an ER physician for a day? Join me for a chaotic journey of old ladies yelling, drunk people spitting, psych pts running naked, while being interrupted every 5 minutes, as I walk you thought what my average day looks like. Support the show
How many cliche's exist about Obesity and Weight Loss?! It's just calories in vs. calories out...I know what I need to do, I just need to do it....all calories are created equal...It's just diet and exercise! Join me for a discussion on why everything you know about obesity and weight loss is wrong. I'll destroy these myths and tell you how to take some simple steps to lose the weight and dive deeper into the field of Obesity Medicine. Support the show
We were so ready for Covid to hit, but then something happened that no one saw coming. And when it did hit, we were caught with our pants down. Join me for an honest discussion on what really happened at the hospital level during Covid. I will talk about the Emergency Departments and their response. Then I will discuss masks, the vaccine, the lockdowns, corporate greed, and more. You won't want to miss this episode. Support the show
Have you wondered what it's like to be an ER physician? Or what it's like to take care of someone who has been stabbed or shot? Or someone who is completely unresponsive and not breathing but you don't know why? Join me for a discussion on 5 of the most interesting cases in my career. You won't want to miss this one. Support the show
Do you believe medical marijuana (MMJ) works? Do you believe patients should have access to this medication? Or is this simply a way for people to get high? Join me for a discussion on these topics as I breakdown the potential benefits, who benefits the most, what is the most common condition treated, and those conditions that don't work, as well. Support the show
Take a listen to a number of questions that were posed to me about Emergency Medicine, my career, and some other random medical questions. Would I do it again? What is it like to work with amazing nurses? What's the craziest case you've ever seen? Come and hear the real inside scoop of medicine. Support the show
Join for a discussion on some important medical topics. Do all tick bites need treatment? How much SPF is enough? What are the treatments for sunburns and poison ivy? What can I do to prevent drowning? Can pasta salad kill you? Support the show
Ever hear of High Altitude Flatus Expulsion, AKA HAFE or farting due to altitude and pressure changes? Have you ever heard that urinating on someone is the treatment for some marine bites and poisons? What are some of the strange or even humorous things that can happen to us? Join me for a light-hearted discussion as we dive into some of these diagnoses and treatments. Support the show
Join me for a can't miss discussion on things to consider when traveling. What medications should you ask from your family physician? What over the counter medications should you consider bringing? What if you get sick and you are out of the country? Support the show
Join me for a rapid fire discussion on multiple medical myths that just won't die. Vaccines and autism? Eggs and cholesterol? Elevated blood pressure and the need to treat. Treatment of sinusitis. And many more. Support the show
What happened to Damar Hamlin? What would make an athlete collapse? What is the most likely cause of sudden cardiac death? Should you have your kids wear chest protectors or get them elective Echocardiograms? Join me for a discussion on these topics. Don't forget to follow me for inside looks into healthcare. Support the show
1What is a concussion? Do I need a CT scan to show this? What is the treatment for concussion and why do I keep hearing about CTE, especially in NFL players? Support the show
Join me as I discuss the deaths of 3 American tourists in Exuma, Bahamas from last year. Why did they die? Did the medical examiners get the cause of death right or was there another possibility? Support the show
Why does you ER visit take so long? Take a listen as I discuss some of the inner workings of the hospital. You may be surprised as to why you have to wait. Support the show
Join me for a brief discussion on how to define fever, what is it, when should you seek medical attention, and should you treat it. Please like and share on social media. Peace, love, and happiness to everyone. Cheers. Support the show
Learn more about why you can't get transferred to the hospital you normally do and why the wait times are so long. Why are the ER's completely full right now? Support the show
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