The Clinic Insiders
The Clinic Insiders
Podcast Description
Join Dr. Mary McGarry and Clinical Nurse Specialist Margaret McLean on The Clinic Insiders as they translate complex medical terms into plain language. This dynamic duo breaks down the latest health news, busts myths, and provides practical tips for living your healthiest life. The Clinic Insiders is your guide to understanding your provider's advice and making informed decisions about your health and well-being. Behind every medical visit are questions about why specific tests, treatments, or lifestyle changes are recommended. Dr. Mary McGarry and Adult Clinical Specialist Margaret McLean are The Clinic Insiders and your source for straightforward explanations of medical advice. They'll explore the reasoning behind health recommendations while discussing current events impacting patient care.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of health-related themes, including the breakdown of medical news, myth-busting in health advice, and practical wellness tips. Specific episode examples include discussions on the efficacy and safety of statins, navigating cholesterol management, and other relevant patient care topics, all aimed at empowering listeners to make informed health decisions.
Join Dr. Mary McGarry and Clinical Nurse Specialist Margaret McLean on The Clinic Insiders as they translate complex medical terms into plain language.
This dynamic duo breaks down the latest health news, busts myths, and provides practical tips for living your healthiest life.
The Clinic Insiders is your guide to understanding your provider’s advice and making informed decisions about your health and well-being.
Behind every medical visit are questions about why specific tests, treatments, or lifestyle changes are recommended. Dr. Mary McGarry and Adult Clinical Specialist Margaret McLean are The Clinic Insiders and your source for straightforward explanations of medical advice.
They’ll explore the reasoning behind health recommendations while discussing current events impacting patient care.
In this episode, Maggie and Mary explore the history of influenza pandemics, exploring how past outbreaks have shaped our understanding of the flu and its impact on current health choices. They break down the science behind the flu virus, how it spreads, and why seasonal outbreaks occur. The discussion also covers flu vaccines—how they work, who should get them, and the latest advancements in flu prevention.
But that’s not all—Maggie and Mary also tackle another significant respiratory concern: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). They explain RSV, who is most at risk, and why it has gained more attention recently. Listeners will also learn about the new RSV vaccines, how they compare to flu vaccines and their role in protecting vulnerable populations.
Resources –
MayoClinic History of Flu – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/history-disease-outbreaks-vaccine-timeline/flu
American Experience Influenza 1918 – https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenza/
RSV (American Lung Foundation) – https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/rsv/learn-about-rsv
Musiccredit – ”Happy Pop Rock by MoodMode (Vlad Krotov)
Disclaimer – The Clinic Insiders are a board-certified Internist and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
Always seek the advice of your board-certified physician with any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
The information and opinions expressed on the podcast are those of The Clinic Insiders and do not represent the views and opinions of their place of employment. The Clinic Insiders have no relevant financial disclosures.
Disclaimer – The Clinic Insiders are a board-certified Internist and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
Always seek the advice of your board-certified physician with any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
The information and opinions expressed on the podcast are those of The Clinic Insiders and do not represent the views and opinions of their place of employment. The Clinic Insiders have no relevant financial disclosures.
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