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Today we talk about Omicron taking over as the dominant strain around the world and the future of Covid.  Omicron is much more contagious, seems to be much less dangerous and mitigation strategies have not worked.  The world has gone MAD focusing on vaccine status instead of what is happening with infections, illness and hospitalization/deaths.  Could Omicron be the golden ticket that is turning this pandemic into an “endemic”? Join our banter! PS: Check out Travis Luttmer at Country Financial (click here)  for your insurance needs! LINKS:  Clinical outcomes among patients infected with Omicron (B.1.1.529) SARS-CoV-2 variant in southern California: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.01.11.22269045v1 Decision makers, in WHO, will be held responsible, accountable and liable for the dramatic consequence that this biological experiments on human beings could possibly entail. ‍Geert Vanden Bossche https://www.voiceforscienceandsolidarity.org/videos-and-interviews/second-call-to-who-please-dont-vaccinate-against-omicron Omicron Seems Less Severe even in Unvaccinated: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/safrican-study-suggests-omicron-less-severe-even-unvaccinated-2022-01-14/  South Africa is Over Omicron: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-omicron-variant-south-africa-turning-point/ Sponsor: It could be YOU! It should be YOU! Jump on board the BS Free train and get the word out about your service, product or message! Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Pfizer has released a potential “treatment” for Covid: Paxlovid.  The drug, Paxlovid, received an emergency use authorization by FDA for use in patients 12 years old and up who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk.  We are honored to have Dr. Joel S Hirschhorn with us to share his expertise and countless hours of research analyzing the data. He is the author of Pandemic Blunder: Fauci and Public Health Blocked Early Home COVID Treatment. Today we dive into how this new drug works, how well our other treatment options have been doing ( MABs, Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, Vitamins).  About our guest: Joel S. Hirschhorn is a writer focusing on health issues, especially the COVID pandemic, as well as US politics, government, and culture. He was formerly a full professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, a senior official for the U.S. Congress (Office of Technology Assessment), head of an environmental consulting company, and Director of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources at the National Governors Association. His latest book is Pandemic Blunder - Fauci and Public Health Blocked Early Home COVID Treatment. He writes regularly for many websites. LINKS:   By Dr. Hirschhorn: Pandemic Blunder: Fauci and Public Health Blocked Early Home COVID Treatment: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WCC1V8L/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Dr. Hirschhorn Substack: https://joelshirschhorn.substack.com/?utm_source=discover_search Paxlovid: What we should know: https://joelshirschhorn.substack.com/p/paxlovid-what-we-should-know-about Sponsor: It could be YOU! It should be YOU! Jump on board the BS Free train and get the word out about your service, product or message! Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

We made it! One full year of podcasting in the books.  Of course ANYTHING Covid was gobbled up by our listeners. In fact the top 10 episodes were ALL Covid related- no surprise. Tim says that his way of thinking about the scientific process and validity of medical data and studies has been demolished after his favorite episode: #25: Follow the Herd with Dr. Harvey Risch May thinks the Fentanyl Series is a must listen! Go back and catch up on Episode Episode #9, 10 and 11. Here how our friends were personally affected by the Fentanyl Epidemic. Then listen to journalist Ben Westhoff share his crazy journey posing as a drug dealer to infiltrate Chinese drug labs. The best foil of our careers: Episode #13 ( fittingly, lol): A Special Launch Party! It was released April 1, need we say more! Special shoutout to Episode #28 with Dr. Marcy Larson: Losing a Child. This is a MUST listen for everyone. How to face loss and death, we all could do a better job whether in the professional or personal setting. It’s gut wrenching but invaluable. So many more favorites, but here are yours:  1: Episode #18 with Dr. Peter McCullough: Early Covid Treatment 2: Episode #19: Sinking the Needle with Dr. Peter McCullough 3: Episode #40: Covid Vaccines and Kids- Dr. Paul Alexander 4. Episode #36: Covid 09/21 5. Episode #37: Vaccines- Good, Bad and Ugly Favorite NonCovid Episode: #9 - Fentanyl, The Personal Cost Favorite Dr. As Patient Episode: #22- When the Oncologist Gets Cancer Favorite Doctales Episode: #21- Heroes and Zeroes- Covidiots Part 2 Favorite Blooper: Well you tell US? There is usually one at the very end of every episode, lol! We are super excited for another great year! Thanks for making our dream hobby a reality! We LOVE our listeners. Keep emailing us and send us your ideas: doc@bsfreemd.com Sponsor: It could be YOU! It should be YOU! Jump on board the BS Free train and get the word out about your service, product or message! Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

You’ve heard all the jokes- what’s your poo telling you?, eat sh&t and die, you’re full of sh&t. Today we are going in deep and discussing how “eating” poo can actually save people! ( no they don’t really have to eat it, but it makes a great title!) Fecal microbiota transplant ( FMT) aka a stool transplant, is the process of transferring stool from a healthy patient into another individual. Currently in the USA,  the only FDA approved use of this treatment is for C. difficile infections. It has been used experimentally to treat other GI diseases such as IBS, colitis, and even some neurological conditions like MS, Parkinsons and even autism. What is even more amazing, is that the 10,000 plus species of microorganisms in the GI tract make up a unique “microbiome” in each individual. There is huge diversity in the gut microbiome depending on diet, genetics, environment and overall health of the individual. Research is exploring the potential curative role of gut bacteria in various diseases. Our guest expert on this subject is Dr. Sabine Hazan, a Gastroenterologist and scientific researcher in the subject of FMT. She launched ProgenaBiome, a genetic sequencing research company dedicated to understanding the gut flora at the clinical level. Her book, “Let’s Talk Sh&t” is a fun, informative read for clinicians to lay people.  The first woman ever accepted into the University of Florida as a Clinical Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneer in the medical field. Board certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Hazan has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, including theJournal of Duval County Medical Association and Gastroenterology, and won several awards, such as the Best Fellow Scientific Presentation and Dean’s Research Award awarded by University of Florida.  In addition,  Dr. Sabine Hazan is an acclaimed speaker and presented symposiums for influential medical organizations like the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Astra Merk, Inc. Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is Laurel Road! Visit them for all your banking needs! Visit: https://www.laurelroad.com/ Links! ProgenaBiome: https://progenabiome.com/ Ventura Clinical Trials: https://www.venturaclinicaltrials.com/physicians-2/ Amazon Link to : Let’s Talk Shit!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578684705/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_awdb_imm_t1_DE5F7JQ50WJDSGGQMHCV Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Merry Christmas and cheers to the last Doctales of the year! We’ve got a great festive nog recipe and a lineup of stories of Christmas hazards.  Singing tree crashes, and tinsel in kittens. Falls from the rooftop and 40 below shut ins. These are a few of our non- favorite things.  Enjoy a mixture of our own childhood experiences, medical maladies and a few tales we have heard.  Try out this Eggnog Martini: 2.5 parts eggnog 1 part Kahlua  1 part vanilla vodka Stir or shake over ice. Garnish of choice We used Eggnog from Royal Riverside Farms! https://royalriversidefarm.com/ Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Comp Health. Just head to www.financialresidency.com/comphealth and see what locums can do for you financially.   Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

What CAN a physician do other than prescribe your medications, perform exams on every orifice you have and cut and paste you back together with knives, nukes and robotics? Guess what? There is a whole world of other career options out there for those who are looking for a complete career change or just starting a new side gig.  Dr. John Jurica joins us today to give us an overview of the options. I think he must have heard them all!  He is a board-certified family physician who began doing nonclinical side jobs early in his career as UM physician advisor and occupational medicine medical director. In 2017, John started producing the weekly Physician Nonclinical Careers Podcast, where he presents interviews with physician entrepreneurs, medical directors, hospital executives, managers, coaches and other experts in physician career transition. His podcast was listed as a Feedspot Top 20 Physicians Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 and 2021. In 2018, he created the Nonclinical Career Academy MemberClub (nonclinicalphysicians.com/joinnca), an online membership site with video courses designed to help physicians accelerate their career pivots. John and Dr. Tom Davis recently launched NewScript, an online community of healthcare professionals, career transition mentors, and wellness specialists helping each other live a better life. It is a private, uncensored, and ad-free space that incorporates a forum, daily posts, mentorship programs, online courses, livestream events and interviews with clinicians who have transitioned to a nontraditional career. Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is Laurel Road! Visit them for all your banking needs! Visit: https://www.laurelroad.com/ Links! Physician Nonclinical Careers with John Jurica: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W4k4mG80sUG80XkiStmlz?si=dd79748f231a41b2   NonClinical Career Academy:  https://vital-physician-executive.teachable.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.jurica.7   Nonclinical Physicians Website https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/?fbclid=IwAR2N-D-iTGYPw2tWwosiKHrfkls_IA4Bg2nz-c93rspppfAi3YKo8YdhJXo Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

The big “O” variant is upon us, May’s got Covid and we repurposed a livestream!  Here comes Omicron. What does this mean for the winter, for your family, your job, your health, your mask supply?  There has been a lot of panic pushed by the media over this new variant. So what’s the truth? Is it Molly Hatchet and we’re “flirtin’ with disaster”?  Maybe it’s Muller’s Ratchet- where organisms accrue so many deleterious mutations that they push themselves into extinction. Or….. a whole pile of options in between. We give our opinions and interpretation of the emerging data with the underlying theme among experts being ,nobody currently knows where this is going to go.  Plus we are trying something new!  We repurposed a FaceBook live episode for this show, so it’s definitely got a raw/interactive vibe to it. Let us know how you like it!  Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.     Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Go big or go home… this is an in depth look at a rising trend in the healthcare workforce.  What do you know about healthcare unions? Do you think of pickets and healthcare providers demanding more money? Did you even know they existed? With the continuous corporatization of American healthcare, physicians have been losing their voice, power and have not figured out a successful way to keep their power in advocating for the patients best interest. As I have often told patients, I feel like I have as much power as the Walmart checker does in their corporation.  Our guest today is Joe Crane. A longtime member of the labor movement and union organizer of nearly two decades, he helps doctors reclaim their profession as the Doctors Council's National Organizing Director. Joe has been working with and organizing doctors for over four years. Most notably, he successfully negotiated several physician collective bargaining agreements and took a group of physicians on the picket line in Washington state's first ever physician strike. The Doctors Council is the country's oldest and largest union of attending physicians. With members spanning four states and both public and private sector workplaces, the Doctors Council is proud to be a united voice for doctors, their patients, and the communities they serve. It’s time to take back the medical profession and revamp healthcare, putting the patient’s best interest first.  While we are not suggesting unions are THE single answer, it certainly looks like a positive piece of the puzzle to making our voices heard. Resources: Reach out to Joe anytime! He is happy to answer your questions. Joe Crane: Jcrane@doctorscouncil.org Website: https://doctorscouncil.org/ Twitter: @DoctorsCouncil Facebook: @doctorscouncilseiu / https://www.facebook.com/doctorscouncilseiu LinkedIn: @doctorscouncilseiu / https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorscouncilseiu YouTube: @Doctors Council / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jCu-hoL6iX12dkEnh31uA/featured   Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Comp Health. Just head to www.financialresidency.com/comphealth and see what locums can do for you financially.   Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend, giving thanks and staying safe.  We also hope you are avoiding the big holiday medical horrors that are common at this time of year. Stop freaking out about Covid this weekend, it’s still more likely that an auto accident will occur than the attack of the spike proteins.  Don’t let football or family get your blood boiling, or your heart stopping. Avoid the ER from flying knives, boiling gravy and dirty birds that breed Salmonella! We’ll tell you how NOT to cook a wild turkey ( since we’ve done it) and tell you what foods might be a health hazard. We have a special cocktail this week and surprisingly it’s not Vodka and Cran! I’m sharing the recipe below. Most of all we are thankful for YOU, our listeners, fans and guests that make this wild and crazy ride of a show all possible. Cheers and don’t get too stuffed!  Cocktail:  Apple Cider Moscow Mule: 2 oz Ginger Beer 1.5 oz Vodka ( we used Chopin) 2 oz Pressed Apple Cider 05. Oz Lime juice fresh squeezed Ice, Cinnamon stick -squeeze lime into a frosted moscow mule mug, add desired ice, add liquid ingredients, stir with cinnamon stick and then toss into cup! Enjoy! Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.     Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

If anyone understands how important it is to live every moment of life right down to the last thousandth of a second, it’s today’s guest- Steve Torrence.  November 14th, 2021 Steve won his 4th Top Fuel Dragster World Championship ( in a row). This is how most of the world knows Steve but his story starts much earlier than with racing. His journey of perseverance began in 2000 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at seventeen years of age. After battling through this, he has had some huge medical challenges along the way.  This is a story of success, perseverance and faith! We were blown away and you will be too- from zero to 350 in under four seconds. Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.  Steve Torrence Links:   NHRA: Steve Torrence Capco Contractors: https://www.capcocontractors.com/ Torrence Racing:   http://www.torrenceracing.com/   Store: https://store.torrenceracing.com/collections/world-champs?page=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetorrence/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveTorrenceTF/ Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/ Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree