Knowledgeable Provider
This is a podcast about medicine. We discuss all aspects of medicine from the strictly professional clinical stuff to the behind-the-scenes break room talk and everything in between. Whether you are a medical professional, a student, a patient, or just someone with a passing interest in the medical field you are bound to hear something you like!
Episodes
I tried to prescribe a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app to treat a patient's anxiety. It didn't go well.
F is for Fournier! Jody reviews pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this (thankfully) uncommon condition.
References:
1) Stevens, D.L., & Baddour, L.M. Necrotizing soft tissue infections. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ necrotizing-soft-tissue-infections
2) Bersoff-Matcha SJ, Chamberlain C, Cao C, Kortepeter C, Chong WH. Fournier Gangrene Associated With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors: A Review of ...
Jody reviews pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
References:
1) Raymond, R.C., & Khera, M. Epidemiology and etiologies of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-and-etiologies-of-male-sexual-dysfunction
2) Khera, M. Evaluation of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-male-sexual-dysfunction
3) Khera, M. Treatment ...
Jody went to a conference! Here's what he learned...
Jody responds to the American College of Physicians' Annals On Call Podcast episode released on May 19th, 2025.
Links:
Advanced Practice Clinicians Cannot Replace Primary Care Physicians. Annals On Call Podcast, 5-29-25
New Workforce Model Suggests Continued Physician Shortages In Nonprimary Care Speci...
D is for deprescribing! Jody wrestles with this very complicated and grey area of medical practice.
Resources:
NICE Medicines Optimization Guidelines
The list of deprescribing resources was generated by ChatGPT.
Jody is joined by one of the world's foremost AI experts, ChatGPT itself, to discuss how AI is impacting healthcare currently and how it might change the medical field in the future.
C is for constipation! Jody discuss pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this surprisingly common problem.
References:
- American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines
- Rome Foundation
- Chronic Constipation in Adults: Management (UpToDate)
- NIDDK on Constipation
- Mayo Clinic Constipation Article
- Merck Manual Constipation Article
- Diagnosis & Management of Constipation (AAFP)
The outline for this episode was created in part b...
In this final episode of the #NephMadness 2025 series, Jody summarizes each region in detail. Remember, it's about LEARNING, not WINNING...
Links:
Jody checks his final scores of #NephMadness 2025.
Jody reviews the changes to healthcare policy made by the Trump administration so far.
References:
1) Grossi, G. et al. Health policy in flux: Trump administration updates. AJMC. Published online March 28, 2025. https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-policy-in-flux-trump-administration-updates
2) Kates, J., Michaud, J., Moss, K., & Dawson, L. Overview of President Trump's executive actions on global health. KFF. Published online Jan...
Jody checks his score and standing after the second round of #NephMadness 2025 results are released.
The first set of picks are out! #NephMadness 2025
Jody submits his bracket for #NephMadness 2025 at the last minute! A true buzzer beater!
B is for Brugada! Jody reviews this important cause of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.
References & Resources:
1) Medications to Avoid (Brugadadrugs.org)
2) Brugada Syndrome (Life In The Fastlane)
3) Wylie, J. V. Brugada syndrome: Epidemiology and pathogenesis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/ contents/brugada-syndrome-epidemiology-and-pathogenesis
4) Wylie, J. V. Brugada syndrome: Clinical presentation, diagno...
A is for alpha-1-antitrypsin! Jody reviews this maybe-not-so-rare genetic disorder that is an important and often overlooked cause of mostly lung and liver disease.
References:
1) Stoller, J.K. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and natural history of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-diagnosis-and-natural-history-of-alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency
2) Hogarth, D. K. Alp...
Jody reviews a recent Special Communication from JAMA about a 2024 update of medical malpractice standards from the American Law Institute.
Reference:
Jody shares what he learned at this year's Huntsville Hospital Cardiology Update, held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at the UA Huntsville College of Nursing.
Links:
1) UA Huntsville CON Golden Gala
2) WHO 2003 Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines
4) 2022 ESC/ERS 3 Strata Risk Score Calculator for Pulmonary Hypertension
Popular Podcasts
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.