Elaine Walizer

Nov 25, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Steve Burgess |Nathaniel Fleming |Elaine Walizer |Hilary Hatch

When a 26-year-old male with a history of tracheostomy arrived in our emergency department, the case appeared routine—until we uncovered an unusual detail. The patient’s sister had recently changed his tracheostomy tube at home but noticed something concerning afterward: the terminal piece, or the distal end of the tube, was missing. Despite searching, the piece couldn’t be found.

May 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Michael McGuire |Michael Kirsch |Elaine Walizer

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Anthony Avellino, a pediatric neurosurgeon and author of Finding Purpose: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey of Hope and Healing, as they explore the critical topic of physician well-being. Through candid conversations and shared experiences, they offer valuable insights into overcoming challenges, finding purpose, and promoting resilience in the medical community.

Oct 21, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Elaine Walizer |Roy Benaroch |David Stukus |Danielle Kelvas

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Kara Wada, a board-certified academic adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. We’ll delve into the world of ragweed allergies, exploring their prevalence, causes, and practical tips for managing symptoms. Discover how factors like climate change and urban environments impact allergies and learn about effective treatments.

Jul 21, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Kara Wada |Michael McGuire |Amanda Xi |Elaine Walizer

In the 4+ years since my own diagnosis, I have continued to peel back the layers of my illness story, realizing that seemingly unrelated complaints from my teens and twenties were actually early signs and symptoms of what would later be formally labeled as Sjogren’s. It wasn’t until my mid-30s that I finally sought evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for this systemic progressive autoimmune disease. Frankly, my $250K education didn’t help much in recognizing the source of my health woes.