Nicholas Sterling, MD, PhD
sterlingmdphd.bsky.social
Nicholas Sterling, MD, PhD
@sterlingmdphd.bsky.social
Physician Scientist. Posts are not medical advice.

Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@sterlingmdphd
An ER Disaster Averted - When Back Pain was Not "Fine." A real ER case started as “simple” low back pain and turned out to be a life-threatening aortic disaster. Cases like these are why preventive medicine matters. If you’re not looking for the icebergs, you won't see them. #emergencymedicine
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Full episode at channel link in bio.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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In this episode, we cover practical ways to spot early metabolic dysfunction.
How to Find Metabolic Dysfunction EARLY - Longevity & Healthspan
YouTube video by Nick Sterling, MD, PhD
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October 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Pendulum about how next-generation probiotics may leverage microbiome physiology to target metabolic health.

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How Your Gut Bacteria Control Metabolic Health - Akkermansia & GLP-1 - Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD
YouTube video by Nick Sterling, MD, PhD
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June 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Had a great time talking to Karl Sterling about ketamine for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We discuss underlying mechanisms of neurotoxicity in response to stress and evidence that sub-anesthetic ketamine may be able to restore neuron dendritic spine density.

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Ketamine For Brain Healing and Neuroplasticity
YouTube video by Karl Sterling
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February 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
In this episode, we explore adverse effects of the GLP-1 receptor agonists, based on real-world visits to the emergency department. Learn about common side effects such as nausea, dehydration, and muscle wasting, as well as lesser-known risks like starvation ketosis and mood changes.
January 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
December 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM
In this episode, we discuss ketamine as a rapid-acting treatment for depression, potentially helping the brain to heal itself, and investigations of ketamine as a treatment for anxiety and PTSD.

Full Episode: youtu.be/X2Xfjfm7WQ4
Ketamine for Depression, Anxiety, & PTSD - Changing the Brain Through Neuroplasticity
YouTube video by Nick Sterling, MD, PhD
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December 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Full Episode: youtu.be/Fyu2Wtnaf4g
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 PM

In this episode, we talk about a recent study from Nature Aging that suggests aging may not progress in a straight line. Using data from thousands of biological measurements, researchers identified key ages.
What are the Most Important Decades for Aging?
YouTube video by Nick Sterling, MD, PhD
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November 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM