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  • Dexcom G7 Blood Sugar Brilliance
    Dexcom G7 Blood Sugar Brilliance
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    Dexcom G7 Blood Sugar Brilliance

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    Blood sugar is crucial for people living with diabetes. A pill isn’t always the answer and is rarely the complete answer. Controlling blood sugar with metformin, GLP-1 inhibitors or combinations like Mounjaro is great, but using a continuous blood sugar monitoring (CGM) device live the Dexcom G7 ...

  • Dangerous New Heart Risk Factor Lp(a)
    Dangerous New Heart Risk Factor Lp(a)
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    Dangerous New Heart Risk Factor Lp(a)

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    Lp(a) is a novel independent heart attack risk factor YET many of us haven’t heard of it. Why…the neglect probably stems from the fact that until recently, there weren’t even experimental drugs to treat it. Dr. Rybacki brings the facts and future meds to your computer in this fascinating new video.

  • Breakthrough Alzheimer's Treatment Donanemab
    Breakthrough Alzheimer's Treatment Donanemab
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    Breakthrough Alzheimer's Treatment Donanemab

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    Alzheimer’s Disease—horrible, chronic, debilitating. Can a new medicine give great hope? Did the FDA give an opinion in advance of approval? Dr. Rybacki brings the facts and future meds to your computer in this fascinating new video.

  • First Ever Older Adult RSV Vaccine
    First Ever Older Adult RSV Vaccine
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    First Ever Older Adult RSV Vaccine

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    Respiratory Syncytial Virus finally has a vaccine to try to prevent it. Dr. Rybacki brings the facts and future meds to your computer in this fascinating new video.

  • EGMN and the New Cardiology Triple Whammy
    EGMN and the New Cardiology Triple Whammy
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    EGMN and the New Cardiology Triple Whammy

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    We previously did a video about Flu, RSV and Covid being described as a triple whammy by the CDC. Now the cover of the American College of Cardiology for March 2023 has the Cardiology triple whammy. Dr. Rybacki gives an overview of the effect of Diabetes, Sleep Disordered breathing (SDB) and Obes...

  • EGMN, New Combo Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
    EGMN, New Combo Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
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    EGMN, New Combo Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer

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    Head and Neck cancer has been associated with a specific virus called HPV-16. Remarkably, this is also the virus that has been associated with cervical cancer. We will highlight this is a separate video. Head and neck cancer has been a very challenging diagnosis, but a new experimental combo trea...

  • Suprep & Colonoscopy Results with Dr. Krishna
    Suprep & Colonoscopy Results with Dr. Krishna
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    Suprep & Colonoscopy Results with Dr. Krishna

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    Why should you get a colonoscopy, can it prevent colon cancer deaths? What is the Suprep prep like? What are colonoscopy results like? Dr. Krishna and Rybacki cover the questions and answers and give a real world overview of the prep, benefits and what one patient's results actually look like!

  • Colonoscopy & Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Krishna
    Colonoscopy & Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Krishna
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    Colonoscopy & Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Krishna

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    Are you hesitating to get a colonoscopy? Get the facts on the easier Suprep prep, see the anatomy of the colon and learn how a colonoscopy may not only find polyps, but let your GI Doc remove them during the test!

  • Colonoscopy Preps & Results with Dr. Krishna
    Colonoscopy Preps & Results with Dr. Krishna
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    Colonoscopy Preps & Results with Dr. Krishna

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    Did you or a family member skip that colonoscopy last year? Many people including Dr. Rybacki did the same thing. Would you like a detailed look at an easier prep? Dr. Krishna and Dr. Rybacki talk about the prep, the test and even the results. Dr. Rybacki brings you into his home office and tells...

  • Five Favorite Tips on Auvelity
    Five Favorite Tips on Auvelity
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    Five Favorite Tips on Auvelity

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    7 minutes, 34 seconds
    Depression challenges more than 25 million people in the US and 2 out of 3 patients need medicine changes. Dr. Jim covers 5 key aspects of depression and the medicines used to treat it. Did you know that an older cough medicine combined with the anti-depressant bupropion (We...

  • What's in the Box? Vazalore
    What's in the Box? Vazalore
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    What's in the Box? Vazalore

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    3 minutes, 20 seconds
    Dr. Rybacki gives an overview of the first new aspirin product in 30 years. Get the facts.

  • The Changing Faces of Covid
    The Changing Faces of Covid
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    The Changing Faces of Covid

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    5 minutes, 44 seconds
    Dr. Rybacki tells you about a novel liquid crystal drug formation and ionized gold all in 5 minutes on the leading edge of medicines and health.

  • Surfacing New Oncology Treatments
    Surfacing New Oncology Treatments
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    Surfacing New Oncology Treatments

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    4 minutes, 50 seconds
    Dr. Rybacki explains a novel new tumor microenvironment medicine for cancer in his genuine and easy-to-understand style. Find out about a completely new approach to head and neck cancer!

  • Let's Talk About the Beta Blocker Family
    Let's Talk About the Beta Blocker Family
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    Let's Talk About the Beta Blocker Family

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    6 minutes, 40 seconds
    We’ve all heard of beta testing—trying something for the first time. Have you heard about a beta blocker? Many people haven’t. Dr. Rybacki brings his genuine personal style and life experience to your understanding of the beta blocker family. From high blood pressure help to...

  • February Low Vision Awareness Month
    February Low Vision Awareness Month
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    February Low Vision Awareness Month

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    3 minutes, 42 seconds
    Have you had a vision exam? Heard of Prevent Blindness? Can you live well with low vision? Dr. Rybacki gives you key organizations and helpful URLs to keep your vision and promote eye health!

  • February American Heart Month and Women Heart
    February American Heart Month and Women Heart
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    February American Heart Month and Women Heart

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    3 minutes, 26 seconds
    Dr. Rybacki outlines some of the current US heart statistics, and also gives a unique view of Women and their heart health awareness. Have you heard of the Women Heart Organization? You’ll find out key facts, helpful web info and much more.

  • Easier Colonoscopy Preps
    Easier Colonoscopy Preps
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    Easier Colonoscopy Preps

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    13 minutes, 21 seconds
    Are you dreading a colonoscopy--because of the prep? Dr. Rybacki tells all about his easier prep-might be right for you.

  • Facing Cancer
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    Facing Cancer

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    6 minutes, 26 seconds
    How do you attack cancer and make a solid plan? Are you the rock, the listener, the coach? What is a center of excellence for the cancer that you or a loved one has? Will you get a reactive depression? Dr. Rybacki goes over the 9 key pillars that he and his loved ones used a...

  • Mounjaro for Weight Loss - A True Breakthrough?
    Mounjaro for Weight Loss - A True Breakthrough?
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    Mounjaro for Weight Loss - A True Breakthrough?

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    4 minutes, 43 seconds
    Confused about Mounjaro for weight loss? Dr. Jim outlines one Health Plans 5 criteria for getting this medicine and tells about the ins and outs of criteria based prescriptions in this detailed video.

  • Can You Save Me From a Heart Attack? (Part One)
    Can You Save Me From a Heart Attack? (Part One)
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    Can You Save Me From a Heart Attack? (Part One)

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    7 minutes, 13 seconds
    Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Are they the same? Can you go into cardiac arrest without having heart disease? Surprisingly, you can. Dr. Rybacki is a heart attack survivor himself and talks about blocked blood flow to the heart and the...

  • Can We Attack Our Own Joints?
    Can We Attack Our Own Joints?
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    Can We Attack Our Own Joints?

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    6 minutes, 12 seconds
    Did you know we can attack our own joints? This kind of arthritis is called Rheumatoid Arthritis and is also known as RA. IF left unchecked, RA can disfigure joints, lead to grip problems and even heart, lung and eye dysfunction. Find out more in this informative, timely video.

  • State-of-the-Art Diabetes Care
    State-of-the-Art Diabetes Care
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    State-of-the-Art Diabetes Care

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    5 minutes, 23 seconds
    Are there standards of care for diabetes? It turns out that there are standards from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Dr. Rybacki covers 3 key pillars of the 2023 standards in part one of this crucial video!

  • Let's Meet the Pril Pill Family
    Let's Meet the Pril Pill Family
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    Let's Meet the Pril Pill Family

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    3 minutes, 58 seconds
    ACE inhibitors are widely used in high blood pressure, Heart Failure and even after a heart attack. Do you know what ACE stands for? Would you like to meet the pril family? Dr. Jim gives you his genuine style and insight in this strong pril overview.

  • Will Your Insurance Pay for Mounjaro? (Part One)
    Will Your Insurance Pay for Mounjaro? (Part One)
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    Will Your Insurance Pay for Mounjaro? (Part One)

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    4 minutes, 56 seconds
    More than 100 people asked questions about Mounjaro when Dr. Rybacki sent out a constant contact overview of this new drug that covers diabetes AND weight loss. We created this video to help with a good example of plan criteria for covering a new expensive medicine. Dr. Jim ...

  • Will You Get the Flu in 2023?
    Will You Get the Flu in 2023?
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    Will You Get the Flu in 2023?

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    3 minutes, 35 seconds
    Discussions of the tridemic were prevalent. Dr. Rybacki tells you about a Drug Store where you can get both a flu AND Covid test on the same visit and then get the results securely from home ! Do you know who is most at risk for flu complications? Dr. Jim does and he fills ...

  • National Blood Donation Day
    National Blood Donation Day
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    National Blood Donation Day

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    3 minutes, 4 seconds
    Did you know that every 2 SECONDS, someone needs blood. The American Red Cross says this is all too true. Dr. Jim gives you 5 important reasons to donate at your local blood bank! You might even lose some weight.

  • Update on Liver Cancer (February 2023)
    Update on Liver Cancer (February 2023)
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    Update on Liver Cancer (February 2023)

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    3 minutes, 16 seconds
    Some remarkable progress has been made in treating liver cancer. One patient appears to have been cured from extensive (multifocal liver cancer). Dr. Jim brings you up to speed on this True Breakthrough in 3 minutes of fascinating information!

  • National Kidney Month
    National Kidney Month
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    National Kidney Month

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    3 minutes, 48 seconds
    Have you heard about the National Kidney Foundation? Dr. Jim fills you in on 5 healthy steps for kidney health and why the organization AND your kidneys are so important.

  • EGMN - What is LP(a)?
    EGMN - What is LP(a)?
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    EGMN - What is LP(a)?

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    2 minutes, 29 seconds
    Do you know what LP (a) is? Dr. Rybacki explains this known risk factor for heart disease AND tells about an emerging medicine that may actually control the risk. Covid 19 continues to be a problem AND the Variants of Concern (VOCs) are challenging. Find out more about medic...

  • ACC - BP Monitor
    ACC - BP Monitor
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    ACC - BP Monitor

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    1 minute, 6 seconds
    Live at the American College of Cardiology meeting, Dr. Rybacki talks about blood pressure monitors.

  • Dr. Horne - Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
    Dr. Horne - Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
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    Dr. Horne - Cardiovascular Risk Assessments

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    4 minutes, 56 seconds
    Is your heart at risk? How would you know? Dr. Horne talks about heart risk assessments and their impact.

  • Dr. Horne - Intermittent Fasting
    Dr. Horne - Intermittent Fasting
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    Dr. Horne - Intermittent Fasting

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    5 minutes, 29 seconds
    Wondering about intermittent fasting and weight loss? Dr. Horne and Rybacki give you the skinny on this key concept.

  • A Conversation with Dr. Blumenthal
    A Conversation with Dr. Blumenthal
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    A Conversation with Dr. Blumenthal

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    6 minutes, 10 seconds
    Guidelines drive informed cardiology practice and Dr. Blumenthal is a thought leader. Watch and Learn as he explains the prior guideline release!

  • Update on Invokana
    Update on Invokana
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    Update on Invokana

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    39 minutes, 8 seconds
    Invokana (canagliflozin) had crucial new information and Dr. Whitley and Rybacki gave you the 30 minutes of facts!

  • Diagnostic Tests and Your Family (Part One)
    Diagnostic Tests and Your Family (Part One)
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    Diagnostic Tests and Your Family (Part One)

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    4 minutes, 51 seconds
    Dr. Rybacki has created a new EGMN series that focusses on tests and brings you crucial news about a new, simpler colonoscopy prep called Suprep. He outlines some of the the American Cancer society recommendations about colonoscopies and actually shows you how to prepare the...

  • Health Recognition Days & Why They Matter
    Health Recognition Days & Why They Matter
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    Health Recognition Days & Why They Matter

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    5 minutes, 17 seconds
    Did you know every month has health recognitions as well as weeks and months specific to helping disease-Watch!

  • What's in the Box? Repatha
    What's in the Box? Repatha
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    What's in the Box? Repatha

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    3 minutes, 49 seconds
    Can a cholesterol pill be a shot and is it better? Dr. Jim tells about Repatha!

  • What's in the Bag? Nexlizet
    What's in the Bag? Nexlizet
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    What's in the Bag? Nexlizet

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    4 minutes, 50 seconds
    A new cholesterol treatment combines 2 medicines in a single pill- Dr. Jim explains Nexlizet!

  • Facing Breast Cancer
    Facing Breast Cancer
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    Facing Breast Cancer

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    Facing Breast Cancer-Learning the Language of Tumors
    7 minutes, 49 seconds
    Dr. Jim talks about the journey he and his wife faced in breast cancer and he provided easy-to-understand explanations of everything from cancer stages to tumor genetics. Do you know what HER2 actually means? Ever wondered...

  • Type 2 Diabetes Stinks When it Might be You
    Type 2 Diabetes Stinks When it Might be You
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    Type 2 Diabetes Stinks When it Might be You

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    Type 2 Diabetes Stinks When it Might be You:
    4 minutes 35 seconds
    28 million people in the US have diabetes and DON’T even know about it. Was Dr. Rybacki one of them? What causes diabetes? This video walks you around your pancreas, talks about the special cells that make insulin and other importa...

  • Ten Top Tips on Paxlovid for Covid
    Ten Top Tips on Paxlovid for Covid
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    Ten Top Tips on Paxlovid for Covid

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    Ten Top Tips on Paxlovid for Covid
    5 minutes 56 seconds
    Did you know that some medicines previously approved under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) are no longer working and have been taken off the Covid market? Will Paxlovid continue to work? Do you know the key points involved when you take Pa...

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