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Raise the Line Podcast: Dr. Mel Herbert & The Pitt - Medical Terminology

On this day in The Pitt history, Dr. Robby’s team not only tackled advanced lung cancer, multiple July 4th-related injuries, and a glued eyelid, but also harder-to-pronounce cases like diabetic ketoacidosis, immune thrombocytopenia, and phytophotodermatitis! Dr. Mel Herbert, a former ER physician, educator, and writer and consultant for The Pitt, explains what goes into translating complex medical jargon onto the big screen in this special episode of Elsevier Health’s Raise the Line podcast. 🎧 Tune into the full conversation about the beloved medical drama here: https://osms.it/rtl-pitt-v3-yts #Shorts #RaiseTheLinePodcast #ThePitt #HealthcareEducation #RaiseTheLinePagingThePitt Medical disclaimer: Osmosis from Elsevier does not provide medical advice. Osmosis from Elsevier and the content available on the Osmosis from Elsevier properties (Osmosis.org, YouTube, and other channels) do not provide a diagnosis or other recommendation for treatment and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosis and treatment of any person or animal. The determination of the need for medical services and the types of healthcare to be provided to a patient are decisions that should be made only by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. © 2026 Elsevier. All rights reserved.