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Knowledgeable Provider
by Jody Marks, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
This is a podcast about medicine. We discuss all aspects of medicine from the strictly professional clinical stuff to the behind-the-scenes break room talk and everything in between. Whether you are a medical professional, a student, a patient, or just someone with a passing interest in the medical field you are bound to hear something you like!
Episodes
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What's So Scary About Statins?
It seems like a lot of people are hesitant or downright hostile about statins lately. Jody examines the true risks and benefits of statin therapy, an analysis that should go into any decision about whether or not to take a medication. Links & References: Statin Benefits & Harms (OpenEvidence)...
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Neuropathy
Jody reviews types, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, & treatment of neuropathy! Reference: Neuropathy In Adults (Open Evidence) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)
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AHA/ACC Guideline Updates
Jody reviews major guideline updates from 2024 - 2026. Reference: AHA/ACC Guideline Updates (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)
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Uncertainty In Medicine
Do you ALWAYS know EXACTLY what's going on? I hope not... Links: Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon) Studies on overconfidence & medical errors (OpenEvidence) Dr. Peter Lin on AI in Medicine (Pri-Med)(CME) Dr. Peter Lin on AI and patient data (CBC)
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Book Review: The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson
In this special bonus episode of Knowledgeable Provider, Jody reviews a sensational new novel by a sensational new author! The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson (Amazon) Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon & Audible) Episode Credits: Writing, sound design, narration, and editing…
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Kidney Function
Jody reviews the basics of assessing kidney function and discusses how to use that information in clinical practice. Links: Jody's Book! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible) Basics of Kidney Function (OpenEvidence)
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH of Crooked Creek Serenade!
It's finally done! Jody's first novel, Crooked Creek Serenade, is available now in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from your favorite retailer! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible)
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Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Jody reviews this unfortunately necessary aspect of proving medical care in the U.S. Links: Medicare Basics (medicare.gov) CMS Program History Differences between Medicare & Advantage (National Council on Aging) Out of Pocket Cost Comparison (USC) Medicare Advantage Sucks (Salem Township…
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Jody discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this actually kind of scary tick-borne infection. Links: Overview of RMSF (OpenEvidence) Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)
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#NephMadness 2026
It's not too late to submit your bracket for #NephMadness 2026! Also, an update on Jody's novel, Crooked Creek Serenade. It's done! Ebook and paperback available now, audiobook hopefully forthcoming very soon. Stay tuned! Links: NephMadness 2026 Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)
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To Be Continued
I'm taking a break...to write a book! More specifically, to record an audiobook. The ebook and paperback are available now! Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)
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Auvelity: A Novel Antidepressant
It's a new medicine made of old medicines! Jody reviews the mechanism of this new (?) option for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. References: 1) Auvelity Package Insert 2) Auvelity Review Article (Annals of Medicine & Surgery) 3) Auvelity Overview (OpenEvidence) 4) Physiology of...
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Myasthenia Gravis
Recent medical news followed by a review of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of myasthenia gravis. News Articles: New federal vaccine schedule (KFF): https://www.kff.org/other-health/the-new-federal-vaccine-schedule-what-changed/ HRT black box warning removal...
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ACA Subsidies
Jody discusses ACA subsidies - what they are and why it matters that some of them are going away. Resources: 1) Article on the Impact of Enhanced Subsidies Expiring (KFF) 2) News Article on the Republican Healthcare Plan (Reuters) 3) Interview About Subsidies Expiring (PBS) 4) Federal Poverty…
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Hepatits B Vaccination
Jody reviews LEGITIMATE information about hepatitis B vaccines in the wake of ACIP's recent recommendation to consider delaying vaccination for infants of non-infected mothers. References & Links: 1) General Information on Hepatitis B Vaccines (OpenEvidence) 2) ACIP Press Release 3) Fact Check of...
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Kidney Stones
Jody reviews pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of kidney stones. References & Links: 1) Curhan, G. C. Kidney stones in adults: Prevention of recurrent kidney stones. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ kidney-stones-in-adults-prevention-of-recurrent-kidney-stones 2)...
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Journavx (suzetrigine): A New Medication for Acute Pain Management
A novel non-opiate medication option for control of acute pain. References: 1) OpenEvidence Information on Journavx 2) FDA Information on Journavx 3) GLP-1 Price Reduction Article (CNBC) 4) Vanderbilt LifeFlight Crash (WBRC)
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Insomnia
Jody discusses insomnia and how to treat it from a primary care perspective. Links & References: 1) FDA Info on Flu Vaccines 2) ACOG Position on Tylenol 3) AAP Position on Tylenol 4) Texas vs Tylenol Lawsuit 5) History of Government Shutdowns (USA Today) 6) CBT-I Coach App 7) Zammit GK.…
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Cochlear Implants with Dale Hutchens
(Doctor) Dale Hutchens is a recent cochlear implant recipient. He and Jody discuss his experience with hearing loss, receiving the implant, and brain training. Stick around for a special performance by Dale at the end of the episode! Links: 1) Dale's Performance Video 2) Sample Distortion Video 1...
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Hepatitis B
Updates on current medical news, Jody's Epocrates exodus, and a review of hepatitis B pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. References: Lok. A. S. F. Hepatitis B virus: Screening and diagnosis in adults. UpToDate....
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Gout
Jody reviews recent developments in the US healthcare dystopia, then discusses pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gout. References: 1) Merriman, T. Gout: Pathophysiology. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pathophysiology 2) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Clinical Manifestations and...
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"Playing God"
In a spin-off of last week's episode, Jody discusses making life and death decisions as a healthcare professional.
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Military Medicine with Rick Caniglia
Lieutenant Colonel Rick Caniglia, U.S. Army, Retired, shares medical stories from his long military career.
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My Take on the Recent CDC ACIP Overhaul
Links: ACIP Website HHS Statement on ACIP Reconstitution Restoring Gold Standard Science Executive Order Experts Sound Alarm After ACIP Members Removed (NFID) NPR Article on New ACIP Members
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Video Update: Prescription CBT Apps
I tried to prescribe a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app to treat a patient's anxiety. It didn't go well.
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Fournier Gangrene
F is for Fournier! Jody reviews pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this (thankfully) uncommon condition. References: 1) Stevens, D.L., & Baddour, L.M. Necrotizing soft tissue infections. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ necrotizing-soft-tissue-infections 2) Bersoff-Matcha…
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Erectile Dysfunction
Jody reviews pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of erectile dysfunction. References: 1) Raymond, R.C., & Khera, M. Epidemiology and etiologies of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-and-etiologies-of-male-sexual-dysfunction 2) Khera, M....
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Pri-Med Nashville 2025 Recap
Jody went to a conference! Here's what he learned...
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Congenital Heart Defects
Jody's CHD lecture for nursing students. Case study links: Case Study 1 Case Study 2 Case Study 3
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A Nurse Practitioner's Response to ACP's Annals On Call Podcast
Jody responds to the American College of Physicians' Annals On Call Podcast episode released on May 19th, 2025. Links: Advanced Practice Clinicians Cannot Replace Primary Care Physicians. Annals On Call Podcast, 5-29-25 Physician Assistant and Former PA-Turned-Physician Discuss the State of the...
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Deprescribing
D is for deprescribing! Jody wrestles with this very complicated and grey area of medical practice. Resources: Beers Criteria (AGS) STOPP/START Criteria Deprescribing.org MedStopper NO TEARS NICE Medicines Optimization Guidelines EMPOWER Brochures The list of deprescribing resources was generated...
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AI In Medicine with ChatGPT
Jody is joined by one of the world's foremost AI experts, ChatGPT itself, to discuss how AI is impacting healthcare currently and how it might change the medical field in the future.
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Constipation
C is for constipation! Jody discuss pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this surprisingly common problem. References: American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines Rome Foundation Chronic Constipation in Adults: Management (UpToDate) NIDDK on Constipation Mayo Clinic Constipation Article...
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#NephMadness 2025 Summary
In this final episode of the #NephMadness 2025 series, Jody summarizes each region in detail. Remember, it's about LEARNING, not WINNING... Links: Shells & Tails 2025 Herbal Supplements & Kidney Disease (NKF) National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health
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#NephMadness 2025 Final Results
Jody checks his final scores of #NephMadness 2025.
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Healthcare Under Trump 2.0
Jody reviews the changes to healthcare policy made by the Trump administration so far. References: 1) Grossi, G. et al. Health policy in flux: Trump administration updates. AJMC. Published online March 28, 2025. https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-policy-in-flux-trump-administration-updates 2)…
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#NephMadness 2025 Round Two Results Update
Jody checks his score and standing after the second round of #NephMadness 2025 results are released.
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#NephMadness 2025 Round One Results Update
The first set of picks are out! #NephMadness 2025
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#NephMadness 2025 Bracket Submission
Jody submits his bracket for #NephMadness 2025 at the last minute! A true buzzer beater!
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Brugada Syndrome
B is for Brugada! Jody reviews this important cause of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest. References & Resources: 1) Medications to Avoid (Brugadadrugs.org) 2) Brugada Syndrome (Life In The Fastlane) 3) Wylie, J. V. Brugada syndrome: Epidemiology and pathogenesis. UpToDate....
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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
A is for alpha-1-antitrypsin! Jody reviews this maybe-not-so-rare genetic disorder that is an important and often overlooked cause of mostly lung and liver disease. References: 1) Stoller, J.K. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and natural history of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. UpToDate....
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Updated Medical Malpractice Standards
Jody reviews a recent Special Communication from JAMA about a 2024 update of medical malpractice standards from the American Law Institute. Reference: Aaron DG, Robertson CT, King LP, Sage WM. A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice. JAMA. Published online February 26, 2025....
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Huntsville Hospital Cardiology Update 2025 Recap
Jody shares what he learned at this year's Huntsville Hospital Cardiology Update, held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at the UA Huntsville College of Nursing. Links: 1) UA Huntsville CON Golden Gala 2) WHO 2003 Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines 3) BMPR2 Gene Mutations 4) 2022 ESC/ERS 3 Strata…
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More On Death
Jody shares some gruesome details of his professional encounters with death.
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Death & Dying with Justin Gallien
Justin Gallien is an oncology nurse at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He and Jody discuss how we deal with death as healthcare providers and human beings.
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Things Patients Say (Volume 1)
Sometimes patients say things that really make you think.
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ADPH Substance Misuse Summit 2025 Recap
The ADPH Substance Misuse Summit was held on January 14th, 2025 at Frazier Church in Montgomery, AL. The event was sponsored by Alabama Department of Public Health, Auburn University, COACH, and University of South Alabama. The keynote speaker was Dr. Ben Carson (yes...THAT Dr. Ben Carson)....
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Innovation In Nursing Education with Alaina Peterson
Alaina Peterson is a nursing instructor at Calhoun Community College. She talks with Jody about implementing change in an educational setting and her philosophy about education in general.
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Health Insurance In Primary Care
Jody discusses (mostly rants about) how health insurance influences the US healthcare system from a primary care perspective.
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Police Stories with Mary McCulloch
Mary McCulloch returns to share memorable stories from her career in law enforcement.
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This is a podcast about medicine. We discuss all aspects of medicine from the strictly professional clinical stuff to the behind-the-scenes break room talk and everything in between. Whether you are a medical professional, a student, a patient, or just someone with a passing interest in the medical field you are bound to hear something you like!
HOSTED BY
Jody Marks, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
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