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The ZDoggMD Show

Dr. Zubin Damaniazdoggmd.com
Interviews and live rants on healthcare, depolarizing our divided society, and the non-dual nature of reality. Hosted by UCSF/Stanford-trained physician Dr. Zubin Damania (AKA ZDoggMD).
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Episodes

Coffee Causes Cancer (But Only In California)

Ready for your "venti" tumor latte? #IncidentReport 150 PS: Pheo Coffee ( https://www.pheocoffee.com/ ) is a medical themed coffee company started by Dr Larry Istrail to help fund healthcare around the world. Follow them on instagram: @pheocoffee Use promo code PHEO4ZDOGG for 15% off all our caffeine deficiency diagnosis code mugs and double-walled iced coffee glasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 201821 min

You Only Die Once, Do It Right!

Tim Boon, RN, CEO of Good Shepherd Community Care, joins us and performs the most amazing end-of-life Dr. Suess homage EVER. http://zdoggmd.com/against-medical-advice-043 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 201828 min

What's The Deal With Alkaline Water?

Another ridiculous nutrition fad, debunked. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-149 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 201827 min

When A Stethoscope Ain't Enough (w/Dr. Dave Ramsingh)

Dr. Davinder Ramsingh, an anesthesiologist and director of perioperative ultrasound at Loma Linda University Health, joins us to break down Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the peri-op setting. Also: TOM GETS SCANNED! Check out the upcoming #POCUS CME conference at http://pocuseducation.com and Dr. Dave's free education site at http://foresightultrasound.com #FOAMed http://zdoggmd.com/against-medical-advice-042 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 201824 min

Vaccines Won't Give You Autism, But This Email Might

I was just asked via email to participate in a “debate” about vaccines. SPOILER ALERT: What debate? Welcome to #FalseEquivalence and #IncidentReport 148! http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-148 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 201822 min

A Pediatrician Talks To Parents About Vaccines

Pediatrician Dr. Blair Duddy, MD joins us to teach how he talks about vaccines, including HPV, with parents who may be on the fence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 201813 min

Lavender Oil For Bigger Breasts! (*in men)

Just because something is natural...doesn't mean it won't give you man-boobs. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-147 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0032518/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 201817 min

The Curse of the Gifted w/Dr. Blair Duddy

Could being high-IQ and "gifted" really be a type of special need...and are we failing these children? Our 40th episode of Against Medical Advice is a truly fascinating deep-dive into a topic that is often ignored, with the amazing Dr. Blair Duddy, pediatrician and friend of the show. http://zdoggmd.com/against-medical-advice-040 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 201818 min

This Match Day, May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

The residency match is a stressful time for all involved. We might have made it more stressful if we actually released the clip we showed in this live video...oh wait...what? https://www.facebook.com/ZDoggMD/videos/10156097544207095/ Incident Report 146 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 201820 min

Busting Allergy Myths (w/Dr. Dave Stukus)

Dr. Dave Stukus, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He joins us to debunk your favorite allergy myths LIVE. Also: Tom Hinueber has a SPECIAL (personal) question... Incident Report 145 Follow Dr. Dave: twitter.com/allergykidsdoc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 201842 min

The Tragedy In Yountville

The heroic women lost in Yountville represent the best of the tribe of healthcare. It's time we stood together and said "enough." #silentnomore Includes discussions of PTSD, mental health, our treatment of veterans, a letter from a ZPac member and friend of Jenn Golick, and what we can do to change the culture of violence against healthcare providers) http://zdoggmd.com/list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 201819 min

How To Fix A Constipated Turtle

Dr. Nicole McArthur, DVM is a veterinary doctor and founder of an organization that tries to address the epidemic of suicide in the veterinary field. Visit https://www.nomv.org to learn more. Also included in this interview are the ravages of Yelp, "convenience euthanasia", drug seeking cats, doggie antivaxxers, are cats evil? and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 201836 min

Lose Weight AND Eat Jellybeans, w/Dr. Charlie Seltzer

Dr. Charlie Seltzer MD is board certified in Obesity Medicine AND certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Specialist. But what REALLY matters is that he used to be obese himself...and now he isn't. Practical knowledge from a Philly doc who's walked the walk. http://zdoggmd.com/against-medical-advice-038 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 201822 min

Janae's Story

A young doctor dies by suicide, leaving behind a mother and three children. This is their story. Janae Sharp is a mother and healthcare writer/consultant whose family tragedy sparked a crusade to ensure that those quietly suffering get help...including the loved ones left behind. Essential listening. WARNING: if you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please get help: 1-800-273-8255 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 201829 min

You Asked, I Answered...LIVE

Y'all asked about vaccines, pulmonary embolism, diastolic dysfunction vs. systolic dysfunction, unconscious bias and more. But don't ask me to sing...because I WILL. A great episode for everyone who loves medicine and hates evil. http://zdoggmd.com/list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 201835 min

On "McMindfulness"

On how mindfulness programs can be a smokescreen to avoid systems change, and a more in-depth and personal discussion of meditation and the Mind-System model of consciousness. An addendum to this discussion: http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-143 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 201852 min

The "Mind-System" Will Blow Your Mind

Here's a model of how the human mind works that's both ancient and wildly modern. It just might change your life (hyperbolic enough for ya?) The Mind Illuminated: http://amzn.to/2HzMIp9 See also, Waking Up (by Sam Harris): http://amzn.to/2ofGtP2 Join the Z-List: http://eepurl.com/mbNOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 201824 min

ZDoggMD: Behind The Medicine (w/Guest Host Dr. Rob Orman)

The tables are turned when ERCast host and emergency medicine physician Rob Orman hijacks the show! Video and comments here: https://www.facebook.com/ZDoggMD/videos/10156013476917095/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20181 hr 5 min

To Err Is Homicide? Why We Should Support Dr. Bawa-Garba

The tragic and outrageous case of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba in the UK should be a galvanizing call to action for EVERYONE in healthcare. #IAmHadiza http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-142 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 201827 min

Should Patients Secretly Record Us?

Short answer: HELL NO. The longer answer is more nuanced. http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-141 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 201816 min

Meet the Doc the American Board of Medical Specialities Wants DEAD

Our time is precious, and healthcare professionals HATE it when people waste it with meaningless busywork. Dr. Paul Teirstein, Chief of Cardiology at the Scripps Clinic is on a mission to stop these time thieves. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for medical boards has little convincing evidence to support that it actually improves outcomes, yet the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and related orgs held a monopoly on forcing physicians to spend money and precious time annually to “m...

Feb 03, 201836 min

Amazon Thinks It Can Fix Healthcare...I Doubt It, Here's Why

Amazon, JP Morgan and Warren Buffet think they’re going to fix healthcare. But will it work for the guy who's washing our studio windows right now? #IncidentReport 140 Get 25% off Jaanuu gear for the ZPac only! Sign up for the exclusive coupon code here: http://eepurl.com/dg9f2X Video and more at http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-140 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 201836 min

She Wouldn't Wear What The Hospital Told Her To

Dr. Neela Sethi is a pediatrician, mother, and entrepreneur...the co-founder of Jaanuu scrubs talks self-expression in a conformist healthcare system. Just for the ZPac, 20% off Jaanuu apparel, sign up for the coupon code here: http://eepurl.com/dg9f2X #sponsored More at zdoggmd.com/incident-report-139 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 201827 min

How Can We Be Less Fat? w/Dr. Michael Jensen

Mayo Clinic obesity specialist Dr. Michael Jensen joins us to talk fat. We cover "Fat and Fit", wearable devices, exercise vs. diet vs. surgery vs. pills, The Biggest Loser, sugary drinks vs. diet drinks, the impact of EHRs + salaried positions on medical peeps, and much more. Video at zdoggmd.com/against-medical-advice-034 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 201837 min

Is The Flu Going To KILL You This Year?

Why the heck would anyone listen to an anti-vax chiropractor about flu? Listen to this instead. We cover flu vax, Tamiflu, the state of the current flu epidemic, and much more. Get your free audiobook with a 30 day trial via our sponsor partners Audible: www.audible.com/zdoggmd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 201823 min

Dr. Marik's Vitamin C Miracle Juice: Genius or Madman?

Vitamin C's resident bad boy drops in and DROPS SCIENCE. Dr. Paul Marik, Professor and Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, joins us LIVE! More at http://zdoggmd.com/incident-report-137 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20181 hr 2 min

What Can We Do About Our Mental Health Crisis?

See also a piece I wrote here: https://medium.com/@ZDoggMD/the-truth-behind-that-baltimore-patient-dumping-video-fd867ebc7071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 201824 min

The Annual Physical Exam Is Killing Us

Is a yearly health evaluation effective in improving outcomes without causing harm and increasing costs? Time to take the blinders off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 201816 min
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