Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

So let's talk about the intersection of African-American history and medicine... Today’s episode is more than just medicine; today, we will talk about something that many people fail to recognize. Something that is written in the records, yet many people ignore or refuse to acknowledge. Today, we will talk about history – the history between medicine and the African-American community in particular. When we talk about chronic diseases, African Americans are always at a higher risk than any other community. The same is the case when talking about lack of trust in the healthcare system; only 3% of Black Americans believe that doctors will do what is best for them, and 50% of them believe that the healthcare system as a whole is racist. It is sad, but that’s the reality, and there’s no way we can address the health disparities and the distrust if we don’t understand why the disparity and distrust are there to begin with. That’s why in line with Black History Month, we will be talking about the connection between

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the long-running issues between doctors and nurse practitioners. This particular episode was based on a recent controversial video of a nurse Practioner lambasting doctors in particular Internists. Subsequently as expected several reactionary videos/posts from doctors came out and just like that another episode of Doctors vs Nurse Practitioners. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Scope of Practice Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants What is the beef between Doctors and Nurse Practitioners? How can we all just get along What is Creep Scope? Links Video Rep

So lets talk about preventing cancer “You have cancer.” Those are three words that no person in the world would ever want to hear from their doctor. Cancer is scary; it could even be deadly.  Nevertheless, still very few people have the initiative to have themselves checked for it. Little do they know, there's a 90% chance that one will survive it as long as they get diagnosed early.  Preventing it is very doable, but that comes with the condition that we know what to look out for.  So in this episode, we'll discuss that big C word and the many ways that we can stay away from it. Get valuable tips on how to proactively prevent cancer on today's podcast.  Why you need to check out this episode: Learn about the recent statistics on cancer as well as the most common types of it and who are at risk of getting it; Discover the most common risk factor that surround cancer; and Find out how you can proactively prevent cancer just by knowing your family’s medical history. “Cancer is a very umbrella term, but there’

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the latest news regarding not one but two train derailments in East Palestine, Ohio, and right outside of Detroit Michigan. We also get into how big a role the environment plays in our health. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Issues surrounding the train derailments Different types of environmental issues of concern include water pollution, air pollution, water quality, and climate change. Corporate/ Political Greed Links Air Quality 2023 Ohio Train Derailment Climate Change

Let's talk about the challenges of health disparities... I’ve recently discussed in the previous episodes how technology and social media are of great help for the practice of medicine. There’s no denying that I’m all for the power of these two as these help me reach more people and allow more people to have access to important healthcare information. There were significant amounts of people who look like me who were not able to get the information they need in relation to their health, and there’s no way I’m ignoring that reality anymore. If we don’t talk about access to healthcare and the challenges our patients face in relation to that, then we’re only doing half the job, and that’s not in any way playing a significant role towards betterment. As a physician, it’s hard to sleep at night knowing that these deserving yet minority community people get to be severely behind the eight ball in healthcare just because of color. So today, we’ll address these issues and face the reality that as physicians, we still

Let's talk about unbelievable tips to maximize heart health... Heart-related diseases have been the global leading cause of death since 1950. It is so out of control that this year alone, one out of five individuals WILL die from heart-related disease. It is quite scary to think that it takes one human life every 34 seconds. But here’s the thing: with the right steps, heart diseases are preventable. Since it’s already February, it means that it’s time for heart health awareness month; and I find it imperative to talk to you about heart health and how you could avoid being a part of the statistics of heart disease. Join me today as I talk you through this along with valuable but often overlooked information you need in maximizing your heart health. Why you need to check this episode: Know the most common risk factors associated with heart disease and how to avoid them; Learn the importance of having regular checkups, having a healthy diet, and having a good amount of physical activities in relation to your he

In this episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on the latest news on COVID-19 news including the National and Public Health Emergency declarations coming to a close in May of 2023. Deemed by many health professionals as a step in the wrong direction with some even calling it a public health disaster. Tonight's discussion focuses on the current facts and figures on covid cases and how detrimental things will become once the COVID-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency. We even are blessed to have a long covid survivor share his story. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; The latest facts and figures associated with the covid-19 disease What are some of the things we are taking for granted that will soon disappear once covid-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency? Talk about long covid We bring a special guest on live to talk about his battle against covid and how he lost it all while in the hospital Link

Let's talk about how social media has changed the practice of medicine... After discussing how technology has changed the practice of medicine, this week, we’re back with yet another episode focused on the role social media has played in the betterment of healthcare. As you already know, I always tell people “empower yourself for better health”, and in this age where technology is everywhere, we almost have no excuses left to not learn how to take good care of ourselves. I am a living by-product of how social media has changed the practice, and today, I’m going to share with you five points on its positive and negative effects. Be with me today as we talk about social media's effect on healthcare. Why you need to check this episode: Understand how social media has played such a drastic role in the way that medicine has become a community; Find out how Dr. Berry stays up-to-date on current events concerning healthcare; and Learn how social media can be both of help and of harm to us as users and as patients

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the latest controversy involving 100 Million Dollars of Fraud associated with fake nursing diplomas and transcripts. What we know so far is that three nursing programs - Siena College in Broward County, the Palm Beach School of Nursing in Palm Beach County, and Sacred Heart International Institute in Broward County have been shut down and 25 people have been arrested over healthcare, and wire fraud. Tonight's discussion focuses on the facts of the case and the ensuing loss of trust in confidence in the healthcare system. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What caused the feds to investigate these schools in the first place What does it mean to have fraudulent diplomas and transcripts but still pass the NCLEX How has this hurt the credibility of the profession of nursing as a whole What should happen next? Links Feds announce massive takedown of fraudulent nursing diploma scheme Fraudulen

Let's talk about how technology is changing the practice of medicine... Who among you here had an experience wherein you’re sitting in your doctor’s office and your doctor is facing his screen, typing things away? Everything you say, he listens to, but his fingers are still busy typing, mainly because he knows he doesn’t have the ability to just listen for now and write notes later. But imagine now that he has a ‘buddy’ helping him do those things, from taking notes to creating plans based on his recommendations. Imagine he’s now able to focus specifically on the patient in front of him, which are you… Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Doesn’t that sound like a better future? Doesn’t that sound like a life we’d all want to live in? Although we’re not there yet, it’s possible; I want us to get there. As we step into a more technology-driven life at present, there’s no denying that artificial intelligence continues to prove how it can be of great help to humankind. There’s just so much that technology can do nowada

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the white male student by the name of George Stewart who is suing not one or two but 6 different medical schools as he claims that he was not accepted strictly due to his race. Tonight's discussion focuses on another covert challenge against affirmative action & why grades are the only factor in getting into med school. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; Who is George Stewart & why he’s suing several medical schools Who is really behind the lawsuit I discuss why it would be difficult for me to see him get accepted into school without bias. Links AAMC Data Reports Texas Medical School Lawsuits

Let's talk about a deep dive into the latest updates on COVID-19... For our first medical topic for 2023, I am going back to the biggest, most widespread, and most talked about medical issue for the past three years; and that is COVID-19. When you go out in the streets, you’ll see that a lot of people don’t wear masks anymore; a lot of people don’t even do social distancing anymore. But the reality is that while there may seem like a lot of “not worrying” occurring in this country, we are still facing the same repercussions we faced three years ago. And for that reason, I find it essential that I talk to you about COVID to again remind you that the pandemic is not yet over. Jump in as I give you the latest things that you need to know about the COVID situation globally and here in the United States. In this episode, we talk about the latest updates on the statistics, the variants, and the latest CDC guidelines for COVID. Why you need to check this episode: Know the latest statistics on COVID: the total cases

Let's talk about what to expect for 2023... Welcome back, Lunch and Learn community! This is our very first episode of Medicine Mondays this 2023. After I talked about my personal goals in the previous episode, I believe it's time that I let you know about the great things that await you as we welcome another year together. From an increase in our content to a more benefit-rich community in platforms that allow live interactions, there's just no stopping when it comes to our journey towards better health! So dive into this episode as we talk about the things to expect for a more empowered and fruitful 2023. Why you need to check this episode: Take a sneak peek at what Dr. Berry has in store for 2023; Discover what Dr. Berry's Patreon community is all about; and Find out what incentives are in line for each tier in the Patreon community “Keeping you up to date on what’s going on is going to be a strong point for us in 2023... Everything that keeps happening continues to happen, and I want to make sure that I

Let's talk about the five things I plan to improve on... Last week on Medicine Mondays, I talked to you about how a lot of people tend to give up on their new year’s resolutions as early as March of the following year. And to help you avoid that, I gave you a handful of action steps that will help you come up with a realistic and attainable set of goals. For this week, I take my turn to share with you the goals I have set for myself toward a healthier 2023 while following the same action steps that we talked about in the previous episode. Tune in and see how I make use of the Five Action Steps To Take For A Healthier 2023 as I reveal the things I plan to improve on in 2023. In this last two-part episode about planning for the upcoming year, Dr. Berry bares five of his personal goals for 2023. By utilizing the action steps that he talked about in the previous episode, he shares his plans on how he will make those goals happen and how he will hold himself accountable for them. Why you need to check this episode

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent controversy occurring in New Zealand where uninformed parents had to have medical custody taken away from them as their child required life-saving surgery. Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and just how deadly it can be. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What is the New Zealand controversy? How has anti-vaxx misinformation & disinformation led to the parent's way of thinking Why the government had to do to step in to save this child? Links Anti-vaxx New Zealand parents lose custody 

Let's talk about the five action steps to take for a healthier 2023... It’s the end of the year again, and this is the season when people start writing down their new year’s resolutions. But we all know for a fact that around 50%-80% of people tend to give up on their goals come March, and we don’t want that to happen to you this 2023. Most new year’s resolutions fail because of it being too ambitious or unrealistic, and many fail to achieve their goals because they try and do it alone. That is why in order to make those goals easier to achieve, I came up with action steps that will help you have a more realistic and attainable set of goals for the upcoming year. Tune in and make your 2023 a fruitful year! In this first two-part episode about planning for the upcoming year, Dr. Berry shares actionable steps in making your goals realistic and achievable. Here, he gives out valuable tips on how to hold yourself accountable for your actions and/or inactions and explains the importance of having a support system

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a discussion on the recent measles outbreak currently going on in Columbus, Ohio. Tonight's discussion focuses on the effects of misinformation and how it has led to 25% of the community being affected and now at severe risk for a disease that was once considered eradicated. At the time of this recording 46 children have been confirmed to be diagnosed with measles with 19 requiring hospitalization. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; When does this outbreak start? How has misinformation brought back a disease that was once considered dead? What to do if you are concerned about contracting measles if you’re unvaccinated. Links The Columbus Dispatch Measles Case Summary

Let's talk about lupus... Lupus is not a frequently occurring disease if we are to compare it with the likes of diabetes and hypertension. But just because it is not as frequent as the others, doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take it as something serious. If you are not prepared for its possible effects, it could definitely cause you problems. Did you know that there are about 1.5 Americans diagnosed with lupus, and there are a total of around 5 million cases worldwide? The concerning thing about it is that 90% of these patients are women, and African-American women are three times more likely to have been diagnosed with this disease than white women. Fortunately, while the actual causes of lupus are still unknown, there are available medications that help manage its symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Berry talks all about lupus and discusses what happens to the immune system of those who have it. He also puts emphasis on how it could affect basically all of the internal organs as he reassures that while there is s

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts we will be having a special guest, Kyle Swinsky the Co-Founder and CEO of AMOpportunities, a Chicago-based company that helps international medical students and graduates secure U.S. rotations and supports hospitals and schools in managing trainees through high-quality services and software solutions. Tonight's discussion hits close to home as a former program director as I would constantly receive emails from IMGS (International Medical Graduates), US-trained medical students, and nurse practitioners about elective rotations. Click here to watch the full video on YouTube Several discussion points today; What is AMOPPORTUNITIES? How they help not only international medical graduates secure elective rotations but also US-trained students including medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistant students. How their organization also helps hospital systems bridge the gap. Links For the interest of international medical students/graduates In the interest

Let's talk about treatment options for diabetes... While diabetes is one of the most significant diseases there is in the world, it is not necessarily a life sentence. In fact, there are lots of different treatment options out there, depending on what your situation calls for. However, despite the long list of available treatment options for diabetes, many diabetic patients still struggle with it; because more than just the medications, it takes a serious and dedicated lifestyle modification in order to win against diabetes. So join Dr. Berry in the second of this two-part episode about Diabetes Awareness Month where he talks about the different treatment options for diabetes as he emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modification. In this episode, Dr. Berry discusses the treatment options for diabetes as he explains what works best in which situations, while continuously stressing the importance of lifestyle modification in controlling diabetes. Why you need to check out this episode: Discover the differe