
Your Checkup
We are THE patient education medical podcast, delivering engaging discussions on health topics straight from the doctor's office to your ears. Think of this as health class, except you aren't in grade school, and your teachers are a family medicine doctor and a pediatric nurse. Our goal? To bridge the gap between medicine and patients while keeping you entertained. Tune in to learn something new about health—for yourself, your loved ones, or your neighbors.
Podcasting since 2024 • 55 episodes
Your Checkup
Latest Episodes
Compounding Pharmacies vs. FDA-Approved: The Weight Loss Drug Dilemma
The meteoric rise in demand for weight loss drugs has created widespread shortages, leading to the emergence of compounding pharmacies as an alternative source for these medications.• Compounding pharmacies create custom medications by ...
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Episode 55
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The Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Weight Loss and Muscle Mass
Summary In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss the impact of GLP-1 medications on lean body mass and muscle mass during weight loss. They explore definitions of lean body mass and skeletal muscle mass...
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Episode 54
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Navigating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), covering its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options. They emphasize the importance of understanding IBS as a common condition af...
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Episode 53
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The Depression Treatment Triangle: Medications, Therapy, and Behavioral Activation
Depression requires a comprehensive treatment approach addressing biological, psychological, and social dimensions for true healing. We explore the three essential components of effective depression management: medication, therapy, and behavior...
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Episode 52
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Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Help
We are offering a trigger warning for this episode as we discuss topics related to depression including suicide. Please know 988 as a phone number and a resource to get immediate help in a mental health crisis. Do you feel persisten...
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Episode 51
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Fan Mail
It’s helpful to understand what these drugs actually do to improve blood pressure. Good to have this knowledge if the discussion ever comes up with my doctor. Thanks for another great episode! I'm also left more than a little curious about the crab cavatelli 🥹
Paoli, Pennsylvania