Month: September 2025

All About That Brain – From Migraines to Stroke with Dr. Katie Hendley (Ep. 45)

All About That Brain – From Migraines to Stroke with Dr. Katie Hendley (Ep. 45)

In this power-packed neuro episode, The Med Edit Podcast hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell welcome board-certified neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Dr. Katie Hendley. With National Stroke Awareness Month in May and Migraine Awareness Month in June, this episode is your go-to resource to understand, recognize, and respond to two of the most critical neurological conditions—stroke and migraine.

In This Episode, We Cover:

🧠 What a stroke really is (and the different types)

📉 The modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for stroke

🚨 The life-saving symptoms you must recognize

⚕️ How stroke is diagnosed and treated—from TIA to ischemic vs hemorrhagic

🔄 Long-term care and prevention strategies

Then we pivot to migraines, covering:

🌩️ What distinguishes a migraine from a headache

🌈 Understanding migraine types and the role of auras

⚡️ Common triggers and lifestyle factors that can worsen symptoms

💊 Acute vs preventive treatments (including non-medication options)

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a patient, or someone who loves learning about the brain—this episode is full of takeaways that could literally save a life.

Guest:

Dr. Katie Hendley

  • Board-Certified Movement Disorder Specialist
  • President, Texas Neurological Society
  • Based at Covenant Health, Lubbock, TX

Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:

https://themededitpodcast.com/

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LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/

LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/

⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

Continuing Medical Education Credit:

https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortal

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Asthma, Lung Nodules, and What Your Lungs Wish You Knew with Dr. Ximena Solis (Ep. 44)

Asthma, Lung Nodules, and What Your Lungs Wish You Knew with Dr. Ximena Solis (Ep. 44)

Asthma and lung nodules may seem like totally separate topics — but both are more common (and misunderstood) than you might think. In this episode of The Med Edit Podcast, pulmonary and critical care specialist Dr. Ximena Solis returns to break it all down.

We explore:

  • What asthma really is and how it changes your lungs
  • Typical vs. atypical asthma symptoms
  • Common triggers and risk factors you might not expect
  • Diagnosis and treatment strategies based on asthma severity
  • New research on GLP-1 medications for asthma control
  • An inside look at bronchial thermoplasty
  • The facts about lung nodules — including whether they’re usually cancerous
  • What happens next if a lung nodule is found on imaging

Whether you’re managing asthma, supporting someone who is, or curious about your lung health, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:

https://themededitpodcast.com/

Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/themededitpodcast/

Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/themededitpodcast/

LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themededitpodcast/

LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-gray-md/

LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sorrell-42545a7b/

⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

Continuing Medical Education Credit:

https://cmetracker.net/TTUHSC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=7120399723#/myPortal

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.