Anatomy & Physiology - Bit by Bit is the #1 A&P podcast on the internet, as rated by FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts. Dr. Steve Sullivan is a tenured Professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College, where he’s taught since 2002. He’s also the author of Anatomy & Physiology Digital Suite from McGraw-Hill Education. This show is not only intended for college students taking A&P, but also for anyone who is interested in how the human body is structured and how it functions. Where…
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Episode 96 covers genes and Genetic Counseling with Dr. Caralynn Wilczewski . Dr. Wilczewski earned her PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her master’s degree in Genetic Counseling through the joint program at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wilczewski is a genetic counselor and Chief Laboratory…
Episode 95 is about fascia and myofascial release therapy , a form of manual therapy that uses sustained, carefully directed pressure and stretching techniques intended to improve the mobility of the fascia and surrounding soft tissues. My guest is Dr. Kate Oland, a physical therapist and expert-level Myofascial Release therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has dedicated…
Episode 94 focuses on prostate cancer. Other than skin cancer, it is the most common cancer for biological males. 1 in 8 biological males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, with about 300,000 new diagnoses in the United States each year. However, early detection and successful treatment have made huge strides in recent decades. In this episode, I discuss prostate cancer and…
Episode 93 covers the genetic connective tissue disorders called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). My guest is a doctor of occupational therapy and a person living with EDS. Dr. Janine Rajauski is also a professor of anatomy & physiology, a death doula , and she runs a foundation in memory of a loved one who was the victim of domestic violence. We talked about all of these topics and much more. Tell…
Episode 92 covers the autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis. My guest, Selena Buongiorno, is a certified physician assistant practicing functional and lifestyle medicine, an MS researcher, and host of the “ MSWired Podcast ,” which is about multiple sclerosis and other chronic conditions. She is also a person living with multiple sclerosis, diagnosed in 2020. In our conversation, we cover the…
Episode 91 covers the basics of autoimmune disease with special guest Dr. Alexis Barbut. Dr. Alexis is a double board-certified rheumatologist with a clinical focus on reproductive rheumatology, women’s health, and autoimmune disease. We talked about the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options of autoimmune disease in general. We also touch on some of the more common ones, like…
Episode 90 covers the third leading cause of death in the world: stroke. Stroke goes hand-in-hand with cerebrovascular disease and aneurysm, so I put it all together in this episode. We talk about what a stroke is, the different kinds, the risk factors, how they happen, diagnosis, treatment, and more. This episode is essential for any practicing or aspiring healthcare professional. Tell your…
Episode 89 covers two of the most common neurological diseases of aging, Alzheimer and Parkinson disease. I know it sounds odd without the possessive, but that's the standard when it's written. These diseases are often reduced to "dementia" and "tremors," but there is so much more to their mechanisms, signs, symptoms, findings, treatments, and prognoses. We discuss the anatomical background needed…
For this episode, I am joined by Dr. Anusha Viswanathan, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist. Dr. Viswanathan and I discuss bacteria, viruses, signs & symptoms, fevers, antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, vaccines, vaccine hesitancy & denial, and Anusha’s own podcast with Diana Leygerman, “ Everyone Deserves Sunshine, ” which is about the HBO Max show, Heated Rivalry . Outbreaks of…
Episode 87 is all about the 3rd most common cause of death in the United States: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Joining me to discuss this extremely important clinical topic is Philadelphia-area interventional pulmonologist Dr. Nina Maouelainin . Dr. Nina is the founder of Lung Health Services and the Women in Interventional Pulmonology organization. We discussed what COPD is, the causes,…
