This Is Why with Dr. Busti

Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FNLA, FAHA
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This Is Why exists to help medical professionals understand the why behind the decisions they make every day in patient care. Our approach is about integrating evidence, clinical relevance and real-world application so that what your learn connects directly with the patients you serve. 

  1. 7h ago ·  Video

    12-Lead ECG: How to Read It Like a Pro

    Dr. Busti explains how to read a normal 12-lead ECG using a clear, repeatable approach to systematic ECG interpretation. Follow one real ECG through seven steps: Quality → Rate → Rhythm → Axis → Intervals → Waveforms → Final interpretation. For medical students, residents and other healthcare learners, this Medical Rounds lesson connects the tracing with the electrical activity behind it. Explanatory visuals show why the waves and segments look the way they do, then bring you back to the same ECG to apply each concept. You will learn to: Check recording quality, calibration, electrode placement and filters. Assess rate and normal sinus rhythm, then determine the frontal QRS axis. Measure ECG intervals: the PR interval, QRS duration and QT interval, with QTc correction and its limitations. Examine P waves, QRS morphology, R wave progression, the ST segment and T wave polarity. Consider normal variation in context and give a concise final interpretation. The lecture ends with a complete read of the same tracing. A seven-step checklist and normal-ECG reference sheet support continued practice. This builds a foundation for recognizing abnormal findings; a normal ECG does not exclude every important cardiac condition. When we understand the why, we improve the how. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ Access free downloads from our videos Access deep-dive content from Dr. Busti Organize content via playlists & collections Join live Q&A Receive member newsletters Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:00 - Understanding the 12 Leads & Cardiac Electrical Activity 00:08:00 - EKG Lead Placement & Electrode Positions 00:14:00 - Step 1: Quality 00:20:00 - Step 2: Rate 00:23:00 - Step 3: Rhythm 00:25:30 - Step 4: Axis 00:30:00 - Step 5: Intervals 00:39:00 - Step 6: Waveforms 00:55:17 - Step 7: Final Interpretation 00:58:58 - Conclusion 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #ECGInterpretation #Cardiology #MedicalEducation #12LeadECG #drbusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines aligned with the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    Furosemide (Lasix) PO to IV Dose Conversions Explained

    Dr. Busti explains furosemide (Lasix) PO to IV dose conversion and why the appropriate Lasix IV dose depends on the patient's clinical state and treatment goal. For a stable patient who still needs maintenance diuresis but temporarily cannot take oral medication, the approximate 2:1 oral-to-IV conversion can provide a starting estimate. Treating heart failure exacerbation due to fluid overload has a different goal: removing retained sodium and water. This Medical Rounds episode connects oral absorption, renal tubular secretion, and kidney responsiveness to the diuretic response. IV administration bypasses the gut, but renal delivery and response limitations remain. You will learn how the DOSE trial's daily IV dosing strategies differ from routine maintenance conversion, and why these strategies are not universal prescriptions. The discussion emphasizes reassessing urine output, blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes to individualize treatment. When we understand the why, we improve the how. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ Access free downloads from our videos Access deep-dive content from Dr. Busti Organize content via playlists & collections Join live Q&A Receive member newsletters Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Why Furosemide Dosing Isn't a Simple Conversion 03:57 - Furosemide Pharmacokinetics & Bioavailability 07:25 - Understanding Oral-to-IV Dose Equivalence 10:30 - Maintenance Dosing vs. Active Decongestion 14:38 - The DOSE Trial 16:27 - Guidelines & Individualizing Diuretic Therapy 18:01 - Monitoring Response, Safety, & Key Takeaways 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #Furosemide #Lasix #HeartFailure #LasixIVDose #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines aligned with the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  3. Oct 23 ·  Video

    How to Report & Evaluate a Systematic Review: PRISMA & AMSTAR-2

    PRISMA 2020 and AMSTAR-2 are two important tools for evaluating how systematic reviews are reported and critically appraised. In this episode of This Is Why with Dr. Busti, you'll learn how reporting guidelines and critical appraisal tools help clinicians determine whether a published systematic review was reported completely and conducted using trustworthy methods.  Understanding these frameworks allows you to move beyond simply reading the conclusions and instead evaluate the methods, reporting, reproducibility, and trustworthiness of a systematic review before applying its findings to patient care. Topics Covered: - What is PRISMA 2020? - What is AMSTAR-2? - Reporting guidelines for systematic reviews - Critical appraisal tools - QFAS and the EBM 5 A's - Reproducibility in research - Evaluating systematic review methodology - Applying evidence to clinical practice The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ - Access free downloads from our videos  - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti - Organize content via playlists & collections - Join live Q&A - Receive member newsletters - Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 1:29 - How to Read a Systematic Review 5:00 QFAS and the Evidence-Based Medicine Framework 6:13 - Reporting Guidelines & Critical Appraisal Tools 8:24 - PRISMA: Reporting Systematic Reviews 11:32 - AMSTAR 2: Appraising Trustworthiness 13:09 - Core Concepts 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #PRISMA #AMSTAR2 #CriticalAppraisal #SystematicReview #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  4. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Understanding GRADE in Meta-Analysis: How to Judge Quality of Evidence

    GRADE is one of the most widely used systems for evaluating the quality and certainty of evidence in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. In this episode of This Is Why with Dr. Busti, you'll learn how the GRADE approach helps clinicians determine how much confidence they should place in published evidence before changing clinical practice.  Using a real-world example from Cochrane reviews, Dr. Busti demonstrates how evaluating the certainty of evidence can change the interpretation of the same underlying data and why statistical significance alone does not determine whether evidence is strong enough to influence practice. Topics Covered: - What is the GRADE assessment? - Quality and certainty of evidence explained - High, moderate, low, and very low certainty - Risk of bias, inconsistency, indirectness, imprecision, and publication bias - GRADE in Cochrane reviews - Summary of Findings tables - Why evidence quality matters - Critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analyses - Applying evidence to patient care If you found this episode helpful, subscribe for more evidence-based clinical education from This Is Why with Dr. Busti, where we explain the why so you can master the how. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ - Access free downloads from our videos  - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti - Organize content via playlists & collections - Join live Q&A - Receive member newsletters - Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 2:44 - What Is the GRADE Assessment? 4:04 - How GRADE Rates Certainty of Evidence 5:36 - From Evidence to Clinical Recommendations 6:48 - Clinical Example: Heparin vs Placebo in ACS 9:13 - How GRADE Changed the Interpretation 12:02 - Core Concepts 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #GRADE #QualityOfEvidence #SystematicReview #EvidenceBasedMedicine #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  5. Oct 14 ·  Video

    Gallbladder Anatomy & Physiology Made Clinically Relevant

    Dr. Busti will explain gallbladder anatomy and gallbladder physiology, connecting bile flow and gallstones to the clinical findings healthcare professionals encounter in practice. Follow bile from hepatic production through gallbladder storage, concentration, and meal-triggered release. Learn how cholecystokinin coordinates delivery, how the cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, and why stone location changes the clinical consequences. Apply this framework to cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, and gallstone pancreatitis. The lecture connects structure and function to bedside findings and explains why stones alone do not establish acute gallbladder inflammation. Compare the questions answered by gallbladder ultrasound, MRCP, and a HIDA scan, including the limitations of interpreting gallbladder ejection fraction. You will also learn why bile production continues after cholecystectomy. Anatomical illustrations, ultrasound examples, and a rotating 3D MRCP reconstruction help connect the concepts to clinical interpretation. When we understand the why, we improve the how. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ Access free downloads from our videos Access deep-dive content from Dr. Busti Organize content via playlists & collections Join live Q&A Receive member newsletters Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 03:30 - Bile Production & the Biliary System 07:30 - Gallbladder Anatomy & Structure 12:00 - How the Gallbladder Stores & Concentrates Bile 16:30 - Bile Release, CCK, & the Sphincter of Oddi 21:00 - Gallstones & Biliary Obstruction 26:00 - Gallbladder Disorders & Clinical Symptoms 31:00 - Ultrasound, HIDA Scan, MRCP, & ERCP 35:48 - Why You Can Live Without a Gallbladder 37:29 - Six Key Takeaways & Clinical Applications 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #Gallbladder #GallbladderAnatomy #GallbladderPhysiology #Gallstones #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines aligned with the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  6. Oct 7 ·  Video

    How to Interpret a Forest Plot in a Meta-Analysis

    Forest plots are an important tool in evidence-based medicine, yet many clinicians can recognize one without confidently interpreting what it is actually showing. In this episode of This Is Why with Dr. Busti, you'll learn how to read a forest plot, understand what each component represents, and evaluate what a meta-analysis is telling you about the evidence.  You'll also learn how confidence intervals, pooled estimates, heterogeneity, study weighting, and sensitivity analyses influence interpretation of the evidence so you can become a more confident consumer of medical literature. Topics Covered: - How to read a forest plot - Line of no effect - Odds ratios, risk ratios, and confidence intervals - Pooled estimates and the summary diamond - Heterogeneity, I², and Cochran's Q - Study weighting and precision - Sensitivity analysis - Critical appraisal of meta-analysis - Applying forest plots to clinical decisions If you found this episode helpful, subscribe for more evidence-based clinical education from This Is Why with Dr. Busti, where we explain the why so you can master the how. 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ - Access free downloads from our videos  - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti - Organize content via playlists & collections - Join live Q&A - Receive member newsletters - Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:51 - Where Forest Plots Fit in Evidence-Based Medicine 03:19 - Cochrane and the History of Forest Plots 06:58 - How to Read a Forest Plot: Effect Measure, Model & Direction 09:53 - The Line of No Effect & Statistical Significance 11:36 -  Study Weights, Blobs & Confidence Intervals 16:10 - The Pooled Estimate & Overall Summary Effect 18:14 - Heterogeneity: Cochran’s Q, I² & Tau² 22:38 - Clinical Integration, Sensitivity Analysis, & Publication Bias 27:49 - Core Concepts 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #ForestPlot #MetaAnalysis #SystematicReview #EvidenceBasedMedicine #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  7. Oct 3 ·  Video

    How a Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis is Done: Key Steps Explained

    Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are often considered among the highest levels of clinical evidence—but only when they are performed using rigorous, transparent methods. In this episode of This Is Why with Dr. Busti, you'll learn the essential steps involved in conducting and critically evaluating a systematic review and meta-analysis, from developing a focused clinical question through assessing risk of bias, heterogeneity, and pooled results.  Whether you're conducting research or interpreting published medical literature, understanding the systematic review process can help you evaluate the validity of its conclusions. Dr. Busti explains why each step matters and how understanding the methodology supports evidence-based clinical decision making. Topics Covered: - Systematic review and meta-analysis methodology - PICO and PICOTS frameworks - Inclusion and exclusion criteria - Comprehensive literature search strategies - Risk of bias assessment - Cochrane Reviews - Evidence synthesis and pooled estimates - Fixed-effect vs random-effects models - Heterogeneity, Cochran's Q, and I² - Critical appraisal of medical literature If you found this episode valuable, subscribe for more evidence-based clinical education from This Is Why with Dr. Busti, where we explain the why so you can master the how. 👉 Access bonus materials and downloads from this episode at: https://www.thisiswhy.health/topics/how-to-do-systematic-review-meta-analysis-ebm-key-steps 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ - Access free downloads from our videos  - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti - Organize content via playlists & collections - Join live Q&A - Receive member newsletters - Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 04:22 - Key Steps in a Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis 08:31 - Defining the Question, Eligibility Criteria & Search Strategy 12:20 - Assessing Study Quality & Risk of Bias 16:29 - How Meta-Analysis Data Are Combined 24:38 - Effect Measures & Fixed vs. Random-Effects Models 31:12 - Choosing the Statistical Method: M-H, Peto & Inverse Variance 35:28 - Forest Plots, Pooled Estimates & Heterogeneity 42:48 - Core Concepts 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #SystematicReview #MetaAnalysis #CriticalAppraisal #EvidenceBasedMedicine #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

  8. Sep 29 ·  Video

    Systematic Review vs Meta-Analysis: What's the Difference?

    Systematic Review vs Meta-Analysis is one of the most commonly misunderstood topics in evidence-based medicine. In this episode of This Is Why, Dr. Busti explains the important differences between review articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, why these terms should not be used interchangeably, and how each contributes to clinical decision-making. #SystematicReview #MetaAnalysis #EvidenceBasedMedicine You'll learn why systematic reviews provide a reproducible, evidence-based synthesis of the literature while meta-analyses statistically combine results to estimate an overall treatment effect. Dr. Busti also discusses Cochrane Reviews, publication bias, heterogeneity, the strengths and limitations of evidence synthesis, and a classic cardiovascular example showing how pooled evidence can reveal a treatment signal before a single large trial settles the question. Whether you're a student, resident, pharmacist, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or practicing clinician, understanding how to interpret systematic reviews and meta-analyses is an essential evidence-based medicine skill. In this episode you'll learn: - What distinguishes a review article from a systematic review - Why systematic reviews follow reproducible methodologies - How meta-analyses produce pooled estimates of treatment effect - Why Cochrane Reviews are widely regarded as among the most rigorous evidence syntheses - Common sources of bias in evidence synthesis - Advantages and limitations of meta-analysis - How systematic reviews and meta-analyses can influence clinical practice 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ - Access free downloads from our videos  - Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti - Organize content via playlists & collections - Join live Q&A - Receive member newsletters - Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Module Overview and Learning Objectives   02:52 - What Is a Systematic Review?   04:59 - What Is a Meta-Analysis?   06:52 - Systematic Review vs. Traditional Review Article   09:19 - Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, & Cochrane Reviews   14:24 - Benefits and Limitations of Meta-Analysis   18:58 - Can Meta-Analysis Change Clinical Practice? 20:41 - Core Concepts 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #SystematicReview #MetaAnalysis #EvidenceBasedMedicine #CriticalAppraisal #DrBusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

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    Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FNLA, FAHA
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