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    Emergency Minute

    I'm a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and would like to share my expertise to help connect healthcare with the real world. One focus I have is the constant fight against misinformation. Join me for quick hitting and trending topics in healthcare to get the real story. A true inside look into healthcare. This podcast, social media content, and website contains the opinions of Dr. John Parente. It does not represent the opinions or interests of any corporations or hospitals for which he may be affiliated. The content published by Dr. John Parente is for informational/entertainment purposes only. If you are seeking medical advice you should consult with your personal physician or an urgent care/ emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911. Privacy is of utmost importance to Dr. John Parente. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
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    Episodes (19)

    Emergency Minute - What they tell you about Obesity is a Big Fat Lie

    Emergency Minute - What they tell you about Obesity is a Big Fat Lie

    How many cliche's exist about Obesity and Weight Loss?! It's just calories in vs. calories out...I know what I need to do, I just need to do it....all calories are created equal...It's just diet and exercise! 

    Join me for a discussion on why everything you know about obesity and weight loss is wrong. I'll destroy these myths and tell you how to take some simple steps to lose the weight and dive deeper into the field of Obesity Medicine. 

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    Emergency Minute - Covid: What Really Happened

    Emergency Minute - Covid: What Really Happened

    We were so ready for Covid to hit, but then something happened that no one saw coming. And when it did hit, we were caught with our pants down. Join me for an honest discussion on what really happened at the hospital level during Covid. I will talk about the Emergency Departments and their response.  Then I will discuss masks, the vaccine, the lockdowns,  corporate greed, and more. You won't want to miss this episode. 

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    Emergency Minute - Medical Marijuana Fact or Fiction

    Emergency Minute - Medical Marijuana Fact or Fiction

    Do you believe medical marijuana (MMJ) works? Do you believe patients should have access to this medication? Or is this simply a way for people to get high? Join me for a discussion on these topics as I breakdown the potential benefits, who benefits the most, what is the most common condition treated, and those conditions that don't work, as well. 

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    Emergency Minute - Hilarious Medical Things

    Emergency Minute - Hilarious Medical Things

    Ever hear of High Altitude Flatus Expulsion, AKA HAFE or farting due to altitude and pressure changes? Have you ever heard that urinating on someone is the treatment for some marine bites and poisons? What are some of the strange or even humorous things that can happen to us?  Join me for a light-hearted discussion as we dive into some of these diagnoses and treatments. 

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