Sleep Apnea and More with Dr. Pratik Pradhan

Dennis covers a variety of medical topics, including sleep apnea, allergies, and the impact of ultra-processed foods on health. The episode features an interview with Dr. Pratik Pradhan (https://www.entspecialists.com/team/dr.-pratik-pradhan), an ENT specialist, who elaborates on the importance of diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, provides insights into different treatment options, and discusses the significance of timely medical intervention for conditions such as allergies and hearing loss. The podcast also touches upon recent news in medical research, including the approval of an Alzheimer's blood test and the broader implications of overmedicalization. Additionally, the hosts delve into a clinical case involving a patient with dysphagia which underscores the necessity of prompt specialist referrals.

 

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter

00:33 Weather Talk and Episode Teaser

01:42 Insurance Coverage Changes for Ozempic

04:07 FDA Approves Alzheimer's Blood Test

08:25 RFK's Make America Healthy Again Report

11:06 Processed Foods and Health Risks

21:23 Social Media and Mental Health

25:27 Guest Introduction: Dr. Pratik Pradhan

26:42 Building Professional Relationships in Medicine

27:39 Challenges of Physician Networking

29:07 Importance of Specialist Referrals

30:03 Access to Medical Care in Massachusetts

31:22 Relocating the Medical Practice

33:58 The Decline of Norwood Hospital

35:02 Understanding Sleep Apnea

42:03 Diagnosing Sleep Apnea

43:49 Treating Sleep Apnea

51:49 Allergy Season and When to Seek Medical Care

54:28 Hearing Loss and When to Get Tested

56:27 Clinical Case of the Week: Dysphagia

01:02:45 Non-Medical Topic: Sports Talk