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It seems like a lot of people are hesitant or downright hostile about statins lately. Jody examines the true risks and benefits of statin therapy, an analysis that should go into any decision about whether or not to take a medication. Links & References: Statin Benefits & Harms (OpenEvidence)Statin Harm & Benefits (ChatGPT)PREVENT CV Risk Calculator (MDCalc)Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Jody reviews types, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, & treatment of neuropathy! Reference: Neuropathy In Adults (Open Evidence) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Jody reviews major guideline updates from 2024 - 2026. Reference: AHA/ACC Guideline Updates (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Do you ALWAYS know EXACTLY what's going on? I hope not... Links: Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon) Studies on overconfidence & medical errors (OpenEvidence) Dr. Peter Lin on AI in Medicine (Pri-Med)(CME) Dr. Peter Lin on AI and patient data (CBC)

In this special bonus episode of Knowledgeable Provider, Jody reviews a sensational new novel by a sensational new author! The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson (Amazon) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon & Audible) Episode Credits: Writing, sound design, narration, and editing by Jody Marks Voice alteration by Voicemod Sound Effects Credits: Player Piano at Butte Montana by Bansemer -- https://freesound.org/s/204745/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 38-esfuerzo..wav by sofi.om -- https://freesound.org/s/428408/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 heart beat scare up 116642.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/181954/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Amusement Park sound enviroment by imagefilm.berlin -- https://freesound.org/s/747490/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Killer Clown / Amusement Park / Haunted House by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/505422/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Wooden coaster by Ynor9 -- https://freesound.org/s/500392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Coulrophobia (Original) by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/588173/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 roller coaster field recording by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/535910/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 R07-43-Amusement Park Screams.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/486175/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 R08-22-Girls Screaming at Amusement Park.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/480703/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Impact Boom 7.wav by GeoffAturax -- https://freesound.org/s/529579/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 custom_heavy_whoosh_punch_kick_thud_impact_sound_10022025 by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/829590/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Cinematic Dramatic Buildup by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/456102/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cinematic Impact Climax Intro SFX by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/415278/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Cinematic Hit by PatrickLieberkind -- https://freesound.org/s/207693/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Cinematic_Boom_Rhapsodize.wav by rhapsodize -- https://freesound.org/s/255111/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 High tension buildup.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/117133/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Scary background 2.wav by AudioPapkin -- https://freesound.org/s/511895/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Build_01.wav by PaulMorek -- https://freesound.org/s/196730/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Jody reviews the basics of assessing kidney function and discusses how to use that information in clinical practice. Links: Jody's Book! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible) Basics of Kidney Function (OpenEvidence)

It's finally done! Jody's first novel, Crooked Creek Serenade, is available now in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from your favorite retailer! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible)

Jody reviews this unfortunately necessary aspect of proving medical care in the U.S. Links: Medicare Basics (medicare.gov) CMS Program History Differences between Medicare & Advantage (National Council on Aging) Out of Pocket Cost Comparison (USC) Medicare Advantage Sucks (Salem Township Hospital) How Medicare Pays Advantage Plans (KFF)

Jody discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this actually kind of scary tick-borne infection. Links: Overview of RMSF (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)

It's not too late to submit your bracket for #NephMadness 2026! Also, an update on Jody's novel, Crooked Creek Serenade. It's done! Ebook and paperback available now, audiobook hopefully forthcoming very soon. Stay tuned! Links: NephMadness 2026 Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)

I'm taking a break...to write a book! More specifically, to record an audiobook. The ebook and paperback are available now! Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

It's a new medicine made of old medicines! Jody reviews the mechanism of this new (?) option for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. References: 1) Auvelity Package Insert 2) Auvelity Review Article (Annals of Medicine & Surgery) 3) Auvelity Overview (OpenEvidence) 4) Physiology of NMDA Receptor (PubMed) 5) Pharmacology of Sigma-1 Receptor (PubMed) 6) Mucinex DM Label Information

Recent medical news followed by a review of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of myasthenia gravis. News Articles: New federal vaccine schedule (KFF): https://www.kff.org/other-health/the-new-federal-vaccine-schedule-what-changed/ HRT black box warning removal (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-advances-womens-health-removes-misleading-fda-warnings-hormone-replacement-therapy More information about HRT warning label removal (Harvard Health): https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/fda-removes-menopause-hormone-therapy-black-box-warnings House votes to extend ACA subsidies (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/in-a-rebuke-of-gop-leadership-house-heads-toward-vote-to-extend-health-care-subsidies References: Bird, S. J. Pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pathogenesis-of-myasthenia-gravis Bird, S. J. Clinical manifestations of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-of-myasthenia-gravis Bird, S. J. Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/diagnosis-of-myasthenia-gravis Bird, S. J. Overview of the treatment of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-treatment-of-myasthenia-gravis

Jody discusses ACA subsidies - what they are and why it matters that some of them are going away. Resources: 1) Article on the Impact of Enhanced Subsidies Expiring (KFF) 2) News Article on the Republican Healthcare Plan (Reuters) 3) Interview About Subsidies Expiring (PBS) 4) Federal Poverty Level (healthcare.gov) 5) Reasons to Not Extend Enhanced Subsidies (CATO Institute)

Jody reviews LEGITIMATE information about hepatitis B vaccines in the wake of ACIP's recent recommendation to consider delaying vaccination for infants of non-infected mothers. References & Links: 1) General Information on Hepatitis B Vaccines (OpenEvidence) 2) ACIP Press Release 3) Fact Check of the ACIP Press Release (PBS) 4) Impact of Hepatitis B Vaccines in the United States (CDC, pre-RFK) 5) Scientology Network Prescription for Violence (likely fake news)