Toxocara

Ben and Andrew review the seven rings of ocular trauma, a closed globe injury phenomenon. 

Amanda and Ben do a rapid fire, oral boards style review of entropion. To those taking oral boards this week, the whole team wishes you the best of luck! 

Ben and Amanda review VKH, including terminology, key findings, stages, and differential diagnoses. 

Whether or not you’re going into ophthalmology, you’re likely to see a patient with an eye-related complaint at some point in your career. In this episode, Ria interviews ophthalmology resident Dr. Will Foos about his specialty - common consults he sees, when you should absolutel ... Show More

Since its medical discovery, botulinum toxin (Botox) has found increasing use in ophthalmic practice. Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley review the common cosmetic and functional uses of Botox, as well newer applications beyond the treatment of strabismus and facial spasms. For ... Show More

Today I am joined by Dr. Chris Motley, a Chiropractic Physician who is certified in Applied Kinesiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Acupuncture, and Craniosacral Therapies, and also specializes in Nutrition and Lab Analysis. Join us as we dive into Lyme, Acupuncture, and Babesia. If y ... Show More

I had never heard of the term "Total Toxic Load" or "Total Body Burden" until about 12 years ago when I was re-discovering the ancient Eastern practices of detoxifying the body... What was interesting to me is that no matter what form of medicine you study such as Functional Medi ... Show More

On this episode I discuss chlorthalidone pharmacology, adverse effects, and recent literature regarding cardiovascular disease reduction. Our friends at Pyrls.com are offering a free diagram of the nephron including the mechanism of action AND a summary of diuretic effects that I ... Show More

Botox injections use a toxin called botulinum toxin to stop the release of acetylcholine and prevent muscles from contracting. Botox injections are commonly used to smooth wrinkles on the face but can also help treat neck spasms, overactive bladder, lazy eye, and other health con ... Show More

In this podcast we talk about our approach to Acute Pancreatitis. We are also going to touch base on diagnosis, grading, the different etiologies and the utility of imaging and various prognostic tools. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! If you ... Show More

In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at a simple natural solution for cataracts. Cataracts can be described as cloudiness or opaqueness of the lens of the eye. They are the number one cause of blindness and are typically treated with surgery. Too much oxidative stress can ... Show More

Dr. Kristen Smith shares her story about her path to becoming a dermatologist. A great conversation with amazing tips that I'm sure you can begin implementing today. Let us know what you think!