Series Host: Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C.

Guest:

Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Episode 1: Electrolytes - Sodium (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia) 

Tuesday, April 4, 2024

Laboratory Medicine Edition (Electrolytes): Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he explores Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia, both are common findings in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Sodium disorders are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality for patients. Guest Mira T. Keddis, M.D. , renown Mayo Clinic Nephrologist, joins the podcast to provide guidance on understanding evaluations and management of sodium abnormalities.

Episode 2: Potassium (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia) 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Laboratory Medicine Edition (Electrolytes): Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he explores potassium disorders that are commonly encountered by Primary Care Providers. High and Low potassium if not appropriately managed can lead to lethal complications. This episode provides a discussion about the workup and management of Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia with Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Episode 3: Calcium (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia) 

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Laboratory Medicine Edition (Electrolytes): Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. to take a deeper look at hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. This podcast will do a review of the management of calcium disorders with guest Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Guest:

Ronald S. Go, M.D.

Episode 4: Hemoglobin/Anemia (Micro, Macro, Hemolytic) 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he discusses the complete blood count (CBC), which is one of the most ordered laboratory tests in the primary care setting.  Providers are frequently tasked with evaluating all aspects of the CBC. A keen understanding of this laboratory test is essential to providing quality care for patients. Joining the first episode of this series is renown Mayo Clinic Hematologist Dr. Ronald S. Go, who will be discussing evaluating abnormalities hemoglobin and differing types of anemia.       

Episode 5: White Blood Cell Count (WBC) (Leukocytosis, Leukopenia) 

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Laboratory Medicine Edition: Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he discusses the complete blood count (CBC), which is one of the most ordered laboratory tests in the primary care setting. Providers are frequently tasked with evaluating all aspects of the CBC.  A keen understanding of this laboratory test is essential to providing quality care for patients.  Joining us again to discuss white blood cell count abnormalities is renown Mayo Clinic Hematologist Ronald S. Go, M.D.

Episode 6: Platelets (Thrombocytosis, Thrombocytopenia) 

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Laboratory Medicine Edition: Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he discusses the complete blood count (CBC), which is one of the most ordered laboratory tests in the primary care setting. Providers are frequently tasked with evaluating all aspects of the CBC. A keen understanding of this laboratory test is essential to providing quality care for patients. Ronald S. Go, M.D. returns as a guest to discuss abnormal platelet test results and its implication on patient management.