Keto Diet
From October 2019, Oh, Porphyria!We bring our Weight Loss Series of 2019 to a close with a discussion of one of the most highly discussed diets of the decade, the ketogenic diet. Does it work? What’s the science behind it? What do we need to advise our patients who are interested in it? Dr. John Allen gives Neda the skinny on this …
21min 2Paul Simmons, MD, Neda Frayha, MD, and John Allen, MD
Probiotics
From May 2019, This Mailbag is About to Rupture!Mizuho Morrison and Rick Pescatore discuss the data surrounding the use of probiotics alongside antibiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridium Difficile colitis. They review the most up to date literature on this natural supplement.
10min 33Mizuho Morrison, DO and Rick Pescatore, DO
Diverticulosis
From October 2018, My Pancreas is Necrosing!When a patient comes to us saying, “my colonoscopy found diverticulosis. What should I do?”, what do we say? Should we recommend fiber? Is there any evidence that avoiding nuts and seeds is actually helpful? New contributor Paul Simmons and Neda Frayha walk through an evidence-based review of the …
22min 1Neda Frayha, MD