Category: Forever Chemicals

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)

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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

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⚕️Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

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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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Men’s Health Matters: Prostate & Testicular Cancer, Forever Chemicals, and Screening Truths | w/ Dr. Pranav Sharma (Ep.40)

Men’s Health Matters: Prostate & Testicular Cancer, Forever Chemicals, and Screening Truths | w/ Dr. Pranav Sharma (Ep.40)

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n this powerful episode of The Med Edit Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell sit down with men’s health expert and urologist Dr. Pranav Sharma to discuss two of the most common—and often misunderstood—male cancers: prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

From President Biden’s recent diagnosis to the rising awareness of PFAS “forever chemicals” and their connection to cancer, this episode breaks down:

  • The prostate: what it is, what it does, and when it becomes a concern
  • PSA screening controversies and updated guidelines
  • How to detect testicular cancer early (especially in younger men)
  • What the latest research says about PFAS exposure and cancer risk
  • Medical myths like “tight underwear causes cancer” and “prostate cancer always causes symptoms”

Dr. Sharma also shares must-hear tips for men (and those who love them) about early detection, when to screen, and how to advocate for your health.

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.