Auto-brewery syndrome: Navigating diagnosis and advocacy

Nurse researcher Barbara Cordell discusses her KevinMD article, "My husband's rare drunken disease made me an international advocate." She explores the complexities of auto-brewery syndrome, including diagnosis challenges, treatment options, and the importance of advocacy for those affected. Key topics include the role of the gut microbiome, the risks of misdiagnosis, and effective strategies for managing the condition. Barbara shares actionable takeaways for health care providers and individuals dealing with ABS. She highlights the latest trends and solutions to improve support and awareness for this rare syndrome. Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus