Embracing Change in Medicine: A Deep Dive into AI, Alcohol Guidelines, and Lifelong Learning

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The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

Ryan Cichowski and Jakob Rodger.

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The Inflection Point is the podcast that brings paramedics, EMS providers, and healthcare professionals the latest in prehospital medicine, critical care, cardiac and trauma management, pharmacology, and system design. Jakob Rodger and Ryan Cichowski dive deep into the intricacies of frontline care—combining clinical expertise, research, human factors, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration to help you think differently and perform at a higher level. We aim to take a holistic approach to sharing high-quality information that supports paramedics and healthcare professionals.

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Embracing Change in Medicine: A Deep Dive into AI, Alcohol Guidelines, and Lifelong Learning

The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

25 minutes 28 seconds

2 months ago

Embracing Change in Medicine: A Deep Dive into AI, Alcohol Guidelines, and Lifelong Learning

About Dr. Baranchuk:

Dr. Adrian Baranchuk is a Professor of Medicine at Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada), and a cardiac electrophysiologist. He founded Queen’s Electrophysiology Training Program and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electrocardiology. His scholarship spans cardiac arrhythmias, electrophysiology, and the cardiovascular effects of alcohol.

https://deptmed.queensu.ca/people/adrian-baranchuk https://kingstonhsc.ca/research/adrian-baranchuk

In part 2, we explore the importance of staying updated with new technologies and learning continuously in the medical field. Dr. Baranchuk highlights the need to rethink long-held practices, such as gender-specific alcohol consumption guidelines and the integration of AI in medicine. He delves into the historical biases in cardiovascular care and emphasizes the critical role of evidence-based practices. This discussion also touches on the social and cultural influences on medical decisions and the future potential of AI to reshape patient care. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with wisdom and real-world applications.

Timestamps:

00:00 Embracing New Technologies in Medicine
00:58 Social Norms and Alcohol Consumption
04:40 Gender Disparities in Alcohol Guidelines
12:04 Deconstructing & Reconstructing Medical Knowledge
16:37 The Role of AI in Medicine
21:56 Reflecting on a Career in Medicine

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – What is a standard drink?
CDC – Moderate alcohol use guidance (men ≤2/day; women ≤1/day)
American Heart Association (2024, 2025) – Alcohol, cardiovascular health & blood pressure
WHO (2023) – No level of alcohol consumption is safe (Lancet Public Health)
Kodama et al. (2011) – Meta-analysis on alcohol & atrial fibrillation (JACC)
Piano et al. (2025) – AHA Scientific Statement on alcohol & CVD (Circulation)
Domínguez-López et al. (2025) – PREDIMED trial on wine & CVD risk (EHJ)
Haseeb et al. (2017) – Wine & cardiovascular health (Circulation)

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