Podcasts about Albany Medical College

Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist and Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, who is one of only a handful of psychedelic experts duly credentialed as an MD and PhD and practicing ketamine and MDMA-assisted therapy with his patients. As a leader in the psychedelic field, he published in Journal of Affective Disorders on July 1, 2023, calling for the medical community to join together to establish best practices for psychedelic medicine ahead of the anticipated legalization in 2024 of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, and psilocybin therapy for depression disorders. In 15 years of studying the impact of chronic stress in humans, he focuses on non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant illnesses. His primary research on MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD was published in Frontiers in Psychiatry February 6, 2023, and shows trauma can be reversed at the genetic level, offering hope of a cure. He is also the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, the first scientifically validated wearable technology to improve heart rate variability, focus, relaxation, and access to meditative states by delivering gentle vibrations to the body. He received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. He splits his time between upstate New York and the Bay Area.FOLLOW: drdavidrabin - - - - - - - - - - - -Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisheren - - - - - - - - - - - -SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - - - - - - - - - - - -XX-XY Athletics - Code: KELSI20 - https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7336247.FtJS2YUK4OKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin- 20% off with code BRASS - https://www.itsgoodlivin.comBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -SHOPB&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -Follow #thekelsisherenperspective- - - - - - - - - - - - -CHARITYHonour House - https://www.honourhouse.caHeroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.orgAll Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.orgDefenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.usThe Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Patricio Polanco, from the University of Texas Southwestern and Vice-chair of the SSO HPB disease site working group, and Dr. Sandra DiBrito, from Albany Medical College and member of the HPB disease site working group, are joined by Dr. Marc Besselink, of Amsterdam University Medical Center, and Dr. Amer Zureikat, of University of Pittsburgh. This is the second episode in our Minimally Invasive Techniques in Hepatobiliary Surgery Series. We will focus today on minimally invasive pancreas surgery.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Patricio Polanco from the University of Texas Southwestern and Vice-chair of the SSO HPB disease site working group and Dr. Sandra DiBrito from Albany Medical College and member of the HPB disease site working group are joined by Dr. Asmund Fretland of the University of Oslo and Dr. Laleh Melstrom of City of Hope. This is the first episode in our Minimally Invasive Techniques in Hepatobiliary Surgery Series. We will focus on the minimally invasive surgery techniques on the liver, discussing patient selection, benefits of the MIS approach, potential drawbacks, and the impact of this approach on patient outcomes.

Is having a primary care physician the key to better health for older adults? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Robert Zorowitz from Humana. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Dr. Robert Zorowitz has been Regional Vice President, Health Services for the Northeast Region of Humana for 3 years. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College in Albany, NY, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and his fellowship in geriatric medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, both in New York. He is a fellow of the American Geriatrics Society and the American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Humana, Dr. Zorowitz enjoyed a long career, practicing geriatric medicine and hospice/palliative medicine in a wide variety of settings, including office, hospital, nursing home and as medical director of several home health and hospice agencies. In his current position, he continues to promote the principles of high-value clinical care for older adults and other Medicare Advantage members.  https://www.humana.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Send us a textDr. Gregg Sylvester, MD is Chief Health Officer and Vice President, Medical Affairs, at CSL Seqirus ( https://www.cslseqirus.us/our-company/leadership/gregg-sylvester ), one of the world's largest influenza vaccine companies.Dr. Sylvester has led CSL Seqirus Medical Affairs since 2016, overseeing the global team that scientifically differentiates company's vaccines by generating Real World Evidence and presenting CSL Seqirus research to national vaccine recommending organizations.  Dr. Sylvester has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, government and patient care. Prior to joining CSL Seqirus, Dr. Sylvester led Medical Affairs teams at Pfizer and Merck involved in the worldwide launches of vaccines including Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine), Prevnar 13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) and Trumenba (Meningococcal Group B Vaccine).  Dr. Sylvester obtained specialty boards in Pediatrics and General Preventive Medicine.  Augmenting his clinical expertise, he served in the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service and as a Public Policy Fellow in the U.S. Congress. During his distinguished career in state government, Dr. Sylvester was appointed to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services in Delaware, leading the state's largest agency. Dr. Sylvester has a MD from Albany Medical College and an MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.#GreggSylvester #CSLSeqirus #Influenza #Vaccine #FluShot   #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 242 of Autism Parenting Secrets. In this episode, Dr. Dave Rabin reveals transformative ways to reduce stress and prevent burnout.Dr. Dave is a renowned neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, and trauma expert with over 15 years of groundbreaking research into how chronic stress affects mental and physical health. He's also the creator of Apollo Neuro, a wearable device proven to reduce stress, enhance heart rate variability, and boost cognitive performance.In our conversation, Dr. Dave shares his fascinating journey—from studying dreams to uncovering the profound connection between stress, safety, and decision-making. Together, we explore the science of stress, the critical need for a sense of safety, and practical strategies to regain control of your life.From mindfulness and deep breathing to the game-changing Apollo Neuro, Dr. Dave offers actionable insights and tools that can help you and your child thrive—even amid the unique challenges of autism.Join us as we uncover how small, consistent practices can profoundly transform your well-being. Packed with actionable tips and inspiring stories, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Tune in now to take control of stress and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.The secret this week is... Prioritize INTENTIONAL AttentionYou'll Discover:Why You Want To Avoid Tunnel Vision (6:40)The Wisdom of Ancient Mindfulness Techniques (11:47)Why You Want Homeostasis (19:05)The Power of The Present Moment (21:25)A Powerful Exercise You Can Do Anytime (25:24)How Apollo Neuro Helps You And Your Child Feel Safe (33:19)The Benefits Of Improved Vagus Nerve Tone and Higher HRV (36:46)A Different Way To Look At Your Child's Behaviors (42:36)Ways To Combat Burnout (48:58)About Our Guest:Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur who has studied the impact of chronic stress for over 20 years. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuro, creators of the first scientifically validated wearable to improve energy, focus, and relaxation through touch therapy, signaling safety to the brain.Dr. Rabin focuses on non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant conditions like PTSD and substance use disorders. As Executive Director of the Board of Medicine, he leads efforts to establish evidence-based guidelines for alternative medicines, including plant-based therapies, while training healthcare providers and ensuring quality standards.In his psychiatry practice and ongoing research, Dr. Rabin explores trauma recovery, the neurobiology of belief, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He earned his MD and PhD from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Rabin has been married to his co-founder, Kathryn Fantauzzi, since 2016.Personal Website: David Rabin MD, PhDCompany Website: Apollo NeuroNonprofit Website: The Board of MedicinePodcast Website: The Psychedelic NewsReferences in The Episode:Apollo® Wearable - Use Code ALLIN for a DiscountAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 212 - “You Can't Heal If You Dont Feel Safe” with Dr. Neil NathanAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 241 - “Trust Your GUT Feelings” with Dr. Will Cole Additional Resources:Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support, visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensiveTake The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Dr. Heidi Fusco is an assistant professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU LANGONE Health and the Rusk Rehabilitation hospital. She is the Assistant Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Rusk and the Medical Director of the Brain Injury Unit at Queens Nassau Nursing and Rehabilitation. She completed a fellowship in Brain injury Rehab in 2013 at the Rusk Institute and is board certified in Brain Injury medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Alaina B. Hammond is a board certified rehabilitation psychologist and currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Staff Psychologist in the NYU Langone Rusk Adult Inpatient - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.  She provides psychological and neuropsychological intervention and assessment to patients and families with acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and other illness/injuries. In addition, she supervises psychology interns and enjoys researching family/caregiver adjustment to medical illness.  Dr. Jessica Rivetz is the current Brain Injury Medicine Fellow at NYU Rusk Rehabilitation. She recently completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at NYU Rusk. She received her MD degree at Albany Medical College, and also has a Master's of Science in health care management. Extracurricular activities include serving as co-chairperson of the NYU GME House Staff Patient Safety Council. Within brain injury medicine, she has a special interest managing patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and helping them and their caregivers navigate life after brain injury and achieve their functional and quality of life goals. Part 3 The discussion covered the following topics: phases of treatment when mindfulness and self-compassion can be introduced to achieve optimal effectiveness; the role of telehealth; extent to which a group-based approach is used; availability of commercialized digital resources on the Internet, such as apps; use of wearable devices by patients; and the impact of artificial intelligence on patient care.  

In the patient populations treated by neurologists, central neuropathic pain develops most frequently following spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. To optimize pain relief, neurologists should have a multimodal and individualized approach to manage central neuropathic pain. In this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Charles E. Argoff, MD, author of the article “Central Neuropathic Pain,” in the Continuum October 2024 Pain Management in Neurology issue. Dr. Jones is the editor-in-chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® and is a professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Argoff is a professor of neurology and vice chair of the department of neurology, director of the Comprehensive Pain Management Center, and director of the Pain Management Fellowship at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. Additional Resources Read the article: Central Neuropathic Pain Subscribe to Continuum: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @LyellJ Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: This is Doctor Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, which features conversations with Continuum's guest editors and authors who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum Journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article and have access to exclusive interviews not featured on the podcast. Please visit the link in the episode notes for more information on the article, subscribing to the journal, and how to get CME. Dr Jones: This is Doctor Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. Today I'm interviewing Dr Charles Argoff, who recently authored an article on central neuropathic pain in the latest issue of Continuum covering pain management. Dr Argoff is a neurologist at Albany Medical College where he's a professor of Neurology, and he serves as vice chair of the Department of Neurology and program director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program there. Dr Argoff, welcome. Thank you for joining us today. Why don't you introduce yourself to our listeners?  Dr Argoff: I'm Charles Argoff. It's a pleasure to be here and thank you so much for that kind introduction. Dr Jones: I've read your article. Many of our listeners are going to read your article. Wonderful article, extremely helpful. Closes a lot of gaps, I think, that exist in our field about understanding central neuropathic pain, treating central neuropathic pain. You now, Doctor Argoff, you have the attention of a huge audience of mostly neurologists. What's the biggest point you would like to make to them, or the most important practice-changing advice that you would give to them? Dr Argoff: I think it's at least twofold. One is that central neuropathic pain is not as uncommon as you think it might be, and it occurs in a variety of settings that are near and dear to a neurologist's heart, so to speak. And secondly, although we live in an evidence-based world and we want to practice evidence-based medicine - and I'm proud to have formerly been a member of the Quality Standard subcommittee, which I think has changed its name over time. And so, I understand the importance of, you know, treatment based upon evidence - the true definition of evidence-based medicine is using the best available evidence in making decisions about individual patients. And so, I would urge those who are listening that, although there might not be as robust evidence currently as you'd like, please don't not take the time to try to treat the patient in front of you o r at least acknowledge the need for treatment and work with your colleagues to address the significant neuropathic pain associated with that central neurological disorder. Because it can be life-changing in a positive way to make even a dent and to really work with somebody, even though not clear-cut always what's going to work for an individual patient. Dr Jones: Well said. I'm glad you brought that up. So, to put it a different way, absence of evidence is not an excuse for absence of treatment. Right? Dr Argoff: Exactly. And I think that, I hope that we would agree that especially in neurology, what we do is about as far from, ‘Yep, you've got strep throat, here's that antibiotic that's going to work for you and all you have to do is take the medicine.' I mean, most of what we do is nowhere near that.  Dr Jones: It's complicated stuff. And this is a complicated topic. And I'll tell you, I learned a lot reading your article. I think most of us in neurology and medicine, when we hear the term neuropathic pain, it feels roughly synonymous with peripheral generators of that pain, such as diabetic neuropathy or posttraumatic neuralgia. But as you mentioned, there's central mechanisms for pain generation. How is it defined? What is central neuropathic pain? Dr Argoff: It's defined as pain caused by a lesion or disease of the central somatosensory system . Though neuropathic pain in general is pain associated with the lesion of the somatosensory system; and to your point, that can be peripheral, which of course is outside the spinal cord, or brain or central, which is within the spinal cord or brain. And central neuropathic pain is defined specifically as pain caused by a lesion or disease of the central somatosensory system. That's either brain or spinal cord. But there's an interesting follow-up, and I'm going to ask if you could remind me because I know we're talking about definitions now, but I'll just bring something up and we can come back to it. What's interesting about that is that my - whoever 's listening, that's not to say that they're not connected. And in fact, they are very much connected. And there's very new work, which I included in the article, down at Washington University in Saint Louis, that suggests you can actually affect central neuropathic pain by addressing peripheral input to the central nervous system. If you remember Ken Casey at the University of Michigan at the World Pain Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia many years ago, he ended his talk on pain with a limerick, of which the last line was, Remember, there ain't no such thing as pain without a brain. And so that kind of summarizes that. Dr Jones: Well, and it goes both ways too, right? We know that there's some central sensitization that can happen with peripheral generators, right? So we really have to think about the whole circuit. Dr Argoff: Yes. And that's been sometimes the bane of my existence as a colleague of others and a sometimes debater. Is the pain central? Is it peripheral? Well, it's everything. And it's important to know as many of the mechanisms and many of the targets that you could use for treatment so that you can affect the best outcome for your patients. Dr Jones: Yeah, so - and you mentioned in your article what some of the common causes of central neuropathic pain are. What are the big ones in your experience?  Dr Argoff: So, the biggest ones are spinal cord injury-related pain, MS-related pain - and I'd like to come back to a point and just if I do the third one - and central poststroke pain. And what struck me, I think Tim Vollmer published a survey about the incidence, the prevalence of ongoing pain in patients with multiple sclerosis. And it blew my mind several years ago because it was incredibly high. Like in this survey of MS patients who, you never hear about pain, you hear about these modifying treatments, all the wonderful expanses that have been made. I mean, like seventy something percent of people say they have moderate to severe pain. And when you think about how sensory processing occurs, it makes perfect sense that a demyelinating disorder is going to interrupt the flow of information for a person to feel normal.  Dr Jones: Yeah, I think it's a good example of, there are things that we tend to focus on as clinicians where we worry about deficit and function and capacity. But if we're patient-centered and we ask patients what they care about, pain usually moves up higher on the list. And so, I think that's why we, it's maybe underrecognized with some of those central disorders, right? Dr Argoff: I think so, and I and I think you hit the nail on the head that - and we're also trained that way. I tell this to my patients very often so that they are reassured when I examine them and I say, and I tell them that everything looked pretty OK. It's not a medical term, I understand that. Because what we do in a typical neurological exam, even if it's detailed, doesn't really address all the intricacies of the nervous system. So it's really a big picture and sensory processing and especially picking up sensory deficits; you know, we use quantitative sensory testing and research studies and things like that, but bedside testing may not reveal the subtle changes. And when we don't see overt changes, we often think - that can lead someone to think that everything is OK and it's not. Dr Jones: So, when you when you see a patient who you've diagnosed with a central mechanism, so central neuropathic pain, how do you approach the management of those patients, Dr Argoff? Dr Argoff: I always review what treatments and what approaches have been addressed already. And I see if - a handful of time, we actually just submitted a paper for publication regarding this in a group of patients with pelvic pain who had untreated, difficult-to-treat chronic pelvic pain, seen all the urological kinds, gynecological things. Look, we picked up two patients who had unknown MS. So, it's just interesting when it comes down to that level. And we also picked up some patients who had subacute combined degeneration. So that's another central kind of disorder as well. Again, the neurologist in us says to make sure that we have specific diagnosis that underlies the central neuropathic pain. And so interestingly, of course, for somebody with MS - or even though it's uncommon, it could be more than one. Somebody with MS might have a stroke, somebody with MS might have a cord injury due to cervical, you know, joint disc disease. Not to overcomplicate things. Know the lay of the land, know the conditions, know what you're battling and lay out so that you can treat the treatable; you want to treat whatever you can correct? So, for MS you simply want to have the best disease-modifying treatment on board, tolerable and appropriate for that person, and so on. And then you really want to take a history of past treatments - and your treatments can be everything and anything, including behavioral modification, physical rehabilitative approaches, as well as pharmacologic management. That's - as I think I put in my article, we concentrated in the article on pharmacologic management because honestly, that's what most patients are looking for, is ‘what can we, what can you do to help me now, in addition to what I can do myself.' And that's what we typically think of. There are also some more interventional approaches, invasive options, that have developed over time. And of course, those are the ones, some of them, especially in neuromodulation, that we have the least information about, but it appears somewhat promising.  Dr Jones: No, that's exactly what we need to hear. And you also mentioned something that I think is important. This is a common theme throughout the issue because I think it's true for the management of many different types of pain and interdisciplinary approach. In other words, not just honing in on pharmacotherapy or neuromodulation as a one-size-fits-all magic pill, right? So, that - tell us a little bit more about that interdisciplinary approach and how that's important for these patients. Dr Argoff: So, let me back up and give an example. Let's look at Botox for chronic migraine. So, the pre-M studies that led to the approval of Botox for chronic migraine: two treatment sessions versus two random, two placebo session in different patients. The mean headache frequency was, let's say, fifteen to twenty in each group. It was like seventeen, eighteen, something like that. But the mean pain headache day reduction was somewhere between four and five after two treatments compared to a lesser, a lower number in the placebo group. So, if you think about that, that means that you went from nineteen, let's say, to fourteen, thirteen, or twelve. Want to be generous, eleven or ten. But that means that person, everyone 's happy. We use treatment. We have better data than that because the longer you use it, the better it gets in general, but it means that people are still going to be symptomatic. So that drives home in a different painful disorder the importance of yes, treatment can be effective, but it's not the only treatment that a person is going to likely need. And so, I think that's what's so important about multidisciplinary approach. I- we may affect positive changes, reduction in pain intensity with a particular pharmacologic agent, but we don't anticipate it's like taking an antibiotic or a strep throat, not curative. And so, we want to, early on, to explain that logically, methodically, step by step. There are many options for you and we're going to, you know, systematically go through them. And I may need to call in some colleagues to help because I don't do everything. No one does everything, right? But don't feel as if there isn't any hope because there is. If we were to use intraspinal Baclofen for someone who has painful spasticity following a stroke or a spinal cord injury, combining that with physical therapy might give more effect, maybe synergistic. Some targeted muscles, some local muscles may not respond as well to the intraspinal Baclofen, so is that - what can we do? Well, we could use oral agents or we might be able to target that with botulinum toxin, and so on and so forth. So it's limitless, virtually, in what you can do. Dr Jones: There's kind of setting expectations and letting people know that you, you're going to need a lot of different approaches, right? To sort of get them the best possible outcome. Dr Argoff: Yeah, I think that's so important. And of course, no matter what we try to set out, there are going to be individuals - for those of you who are listening, we all know - who expect to be cured yesterday. That might be challenging for us not only to actually complete, but also, it's challenging for some individuals to appreciate that we're with them, we're going to work with them. It'll be a process, but we've got your back. Dr Jones: Great. And you know, this is a question that I get all the time from patients and from other clinicians is, you know, what about cannabinoids? What's the role of cannabinoids for the management of central neuropathic pain? Dr Argoff: First, I'll say that the short answer to that is we don't know. The second part of my response would be, there is new evidence that it might be helpful in the acute treatment of migraine. And I'm happy to say that the editor of this edition of Continuum is the person who developed that evidence, and it's been recently presented at the American Headache Society. But the challenge and the conundrum that we all face is, everywhere within our nervous system where there's pain being processed, there are endocannabinoid receptors. There also happen to be opioid receptors, but that's a separate issue. And the endocannabinoid system, the peripheral or central, you know, CB1, CB2, is very, very important, but we haven't figured out a way of harnessing that knowledge in developing an analgesic, an effective analgesic. And part of that is that there are so many chemical agents that have cannabinoid properties and there are different… the right balance has not yet been found. But even the legalization, the available of medical cannabis, hasn't led to a standardized approach to evaluating if a preparation does help. And that's part of the conundrum. It's like saying, ‘does medicine work?'Well, yeah, sometimes. But which medicine? Which receptor? How do you harness the right ratio between TBD, THC, other active agents, et cetera? And I think maybe as we go forward in the future, we'll be able to do that with - more precise. I mentioned Dr Schuster's study in which he had defined ratios of THC effect and CBD and was able to clearly show effect based upon that. But the average person going into a dispensary doesn't really get that. We don't get to study that. Each person's an NF1  and it's not very helpful to understand how to do that. I would say, as I'm sure you remember, there was a practice parameter that was published probably over a decade ago about using cannabis symptomatically in different neurological disorders. And I believe that it was what they studied or what they reviewed was helpful in MS-related urinary discomfort and spasticity, but not necessarily pain.  Dr Jones: And we're still in the early days of studying it, right? Dr Argoff: Yes.  Dr Jones: That's part of the point, as we got started late and we're still waiting for high-quality evidence. And I guess, if you look at the horizon, Dr Argoff, or the future of management of central neuropathic pain, what's going to be the next big thing?  Dr Argoff: One of the joys of being asked to get involved in a project like this is that inevitably we learn so many new things because, you know, that's when anyone says, oh, you must be an expert, I say, I don't know anything because I'm always learning something new. One of the reasons why I moved to Albany Medical College about seventeen years ago was to be able to further my interest in studying why people benefit from topical analgesics by working with a scientist at Albany Med who studied keratinocyte neurochemistry and its impact on pain transmission. And that's a separate issue, but it indicates my love for the peripheral nervous system. And one of my thoughts historically, that is, what the central nervous system processes is what it processes and it might get input, as you mentioned earlier, from the peripheral nervous system, so that topical agents could be dampening central mechanisms. And lo and behold, as I was doing research for this article, I learned that people doing peripheral nerve blocks - so blocking peripheral input at the into the spinal cord - at Washington University, Simon Guterian and colleagues, demonstrate that they could give prolonged benefit from central pain by blocking peripheral input. And that's wild because certainly the nervous system is a two-way street. It's an understatement. What I really found amazing was that, again, blocking input helped the injured central nervous system to behave better.  Dr Jones: That is kind of cool to think about. And I'll tell you, as editor of the journal, one of the funnest things is getting to learn all about neurology, including pain and including central neuropathic pain, when in the end you're doing all the work, I just get to sit here and enjoy it. And you're a program director of a pain fellowship. What's the pipeline look like? Are neurologists more interested in pain than they used to be?  Dr Argoff: I'm happy for this. We are seeing more and more applicants from neurology into our pain management programs. I would say… I was going to say tragically. If I say tragically, it's because what specialty better understands how to diagnose, figure out, assess, come to a conclusion? You can't have pain without your brain. It's always amazed me that more neurologists weren't interested, and I understand the background and such. Just like in migraine, it's only advances in understanding mechanisms of migraine that allow neuroscientific advances that are leading to great therapeutics - that's happening and increasing in ‘pain.' Today, as program director, we had our fellowship interviews earlier today and three of the nine applicants that we interviewed were neurologists. Last week, I think we interviewed two or three also. That would not have happened five years ago or six years ago. And if you think about it, we can not only diagnose, quote-unquote figure out what's happening, but we now, with pain management training, we can offer people a variety of both invasive and noninvasive options, all while understanding what we're doing with respect to the nervous system in a way that's different than the other specialties that typically go into pain med. And that's such - for me, it's a beautiful experience and something I really enjoy doing. There isn't a neurological condition in the most part that either doesn't have pain associated with it or doesn't have mechanisms that overlap. If you think about epilepsy, and please don't think I'm crazy, but epilepsy is associated with disinhibited hyper-excitatory behavior, just to put it loosely, among certain neurons. That's what pain and neuropathic pain is about too. And you, in fact, we know that several mechanisms since now what medicines are used for both. But what was interesting since, if I may just go back to another point, one of the advances since I brought up the migraine that's very exciting is the whole story about sodium channels. Dr Harouthounian at WashU and his group used lidocaine injection. Lidocaine's a more generalized sodium channel blocker, but some of the newest treatments for treating neuropathic pain. Our NAV specific sodium channel blocker's trying to match up mechanism to treatment. Not exactly the way that we do with migraine, but still a step forward to not just generally treat but really target different neuronal mechanisms. It's an exciting time.  Dr Jones: So, the pipeline is doing better because we're getting better understanding of disease, and hopefully that pulls in more interest because obviously there are big gaps in caring for patients with pain. And again, thank you, Dr Argoff, for an amazing article. Thank you for joining us and thank you for such a fascinating discussion. I enjoyed the article. I read the article, I learned from our conversation today. So, thank you for joining us to talk about central neuropathic pain. Dr Argoff: Thank you for having me. Dr Jones: Again, we've been speaking with Dr Charles Argoff, author of an article on central neuropathic pain in Continuum 's most recent issue on pain management. Please check it out, and thank you to our listeners for joining today. Dr Monteith: This is Doctor Teshamae Monteith, associate editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use the link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. AAN members, you can get CME for listening to this interview by completing the evaluation at Continpub.com/AudioCME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

Dr. Heidi Fusco is an assistant professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU LANGONE Health and the Rusk Rehabilitation hospital. She is the Assistant Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Rusk and the Medical Director of the Brain Injury Unit at Queens Nassau Nursing and Rehabilitation. She completed a fellowship in Brain injury Rehab in 2013 at the Rusk Institute and is board certified in Brain Injury medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Alaina B. Hammond is a board certified rehabilitation psychologist and currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Staff Psychologist in the NYU Langone Rusk Adult Inpatient - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.  She provides psychological and neuropsychological intervention and assessment to patients and families with acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and other illness/injuries. In addition, she supervises psychology interns and enjoys researching family/caregiver adjustment to medical illness.  Dr. Jessica Rivetz is the current Brain Injury Medicine Fellow at NYU Rusk Rehabilitation. She recently completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at NYU Rusk. She received her MD degree at Albany Medical College, and also has a Master's of Science in health care management. Extracurricular activities include serving as co-chairperson of the NYU GME House Staff Patient Safety Council. Within brain injury medicine, she has a special interest managing patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and helping them and their caregivers navigate life after brain injury and achieve their functional and quality of life goals. Part 2 The discussion covered the following topics: persistence of sleep disorders and the role of physical exercise in treating them; definition of mindfulness; kinds of interventions included under the heading of mindfulness; examples of how it aims to address the severity of various TBI-related health problems; duration of mindfulness treatment; and self-compassion as another type of non-pharmacological intervention.

Dolly Klock, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, founder of Adolessons, speaker, consultant and mom of two teens. Dr. Klock holds a BS from UCLA, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University-Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Through Adolessons, Dr. Klock provides individual and group consultations for parents, teens and tweens, around a variety of topics germane to child and adolescent health: childhood sexual development, puberty, teen sexuality in the digital age, body image, mental health, vaping/substance use, and more. She has over twenty years experience helping families connect over tricky topics, and believes that the best preventive medicine is delivered via effective health education.    We discuss topics including: What is different about the teen party scene? The latest date on teen substance abuse What are ways to be safe for your teen to party? How does the teenage brain develop? How to educate parents to understand typical adolescent behaviors The importance of having your child's back   SHOW NOTES: www.adolessonsla.com www.instagram.com/adolessonsla NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse): https://nida.nih.gov/ SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): https://www.samhsa.gov/ ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into breast wellness and how to prevent breast cancer with Dr. Elizabeth Boham. You'll hear us discuss: 1. How your food choices impact cancer risk 2. Why vitamin D and sulforaphane are key to cancer prevention 3. How chronic stress is sabotaging your body's cancer defenses 4. The key markers every woman should request for breast health 5. Why an anti-inflammatory diet is the best defense against breast cancer Dr. Elizabeth Boham is the Medical Director at The UltraWellness Center and a leading expert in functional medicine. She earned her MD from Albany Medical College and holds degrees in Nutrition Education and Nutrition Biochemistry. Dr. Boham specializes in using nutrition and lifestyle to treat and prevent chronic diseases, with a particular focus on breast cancer, and is the author of “Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer.” Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

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Dr. Heidi Fusco is an assistant professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU LANGONE Health and the Rusk Rehabilitation hospital. She is the Assistant Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Rusk and the Medical Director of the Brain Injury Unit at Queens Nassau Nursing and Rehabilitation. She completed a fellowship in Brain injury Rehab in 2013 at the Rusk Institute and is board certified in Brain Injury medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Alaina B. Hammond is a board certified rehabilitation psychologist and currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Staff Psychologist in the NYU Langone Rusk Adult Inpatient - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program.  She provides psychological and neuropsychological intervention and assessment to patients and families with acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and other illness/injuries. In addition, she supervises psychology interns and enjoys researching family/caregiver adjustment to medical illness.  Dr. Jessica Rivetz is the current Brain Injury Medicine Fellow at NYU Rusk Rehabilitation. She recently completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at NYU Rusk. She received her MD degree at Albany Medical College, and also has a Master's of Science in health care management. Extracurricular activities include serving as co-chairperson of the NYU GME House Staff Patient Safety Council. Within brain injury medicine, she has a special interest managing patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and helping them and their caregivers navigate life after brain injury and achieve their functional and quality of life goals. Part 1 The discussion covered the following topics: concussions and TBIs; pediatric care; use of biomarkers; common causes of a TBI; common symptoms and their length of duration; involvement of informal caregivers; and occurrence of sleep disorders.

We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

Bill McIntyre talks with James Lynch, who is running on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Lynch now lives in Nassau County, and attended St. Adlabert's School in Elmhurst, Queens and Archbishop Molloy High School in Jamaica, before studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Albany Medical College. He finished his training at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City, and a fellowship at Columbia University, before starting work with the City of New York on a Mobile Crisis Team and in Private Practice as a Psychiatrist.

Endocrinologist Gregory Dodell joins us to discuss myths and facts about hormones, including the problems with doing diets and supplement protocols for “hormone balancing,” why weight-loss recommendations aren't helpful for hormone health, how to manage thyroid conditions without falling prey to wellness fads, the truth about “adrenal fatigue,” the Ozempic craze, and more. This episode is a cross-post from our sister podcast, Rethinking Wellness, where paid subscribers can hear an extended interview with Greg. Gregory Dodell, MD FACE is a board-certified endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology Fellowship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University. He is the President of Central Park Endocrinology, PC.  Check out Christy's three books, Anti-Diet, The Wellness Trap, and The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook for a deeper dive into the topics covered on the pod.  If you're ready to break free from diet culture and make peace with food, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. For more critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, check out Christy's Rethinking Wellness podcast! You can also sign up to get it in your inbox every week at rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Ask a question about diet and wellness culture, disordered-eating recovery, and the anti-diet approach for a chance to have it answered on Rethinking Wellness. You can also subscribe to the Food Psych Weekly newsletter to check out previous answers!

What is the pathophysiology of obesity? What roles do appetite hormones in the gut-brain axis play in energy metabolism and eating behavior? Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Leigh Perreault, MD (Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado), and Robert Busch, MD (Endocrinologist and Director of Clinical Research at the Community Endocrine Group, Albany Medical College), as they discuss the pathophysiology of obesity, with a focus on how dysfunctional adipose tissue may lead to metabolic complications, as well as a discussion on the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating appetite and eating behavior.   This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Dr. Giugliano is a Board Certified ObGyn who completed her ObGyn residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1995. Prior to that, she completed the combined 6-Year Combined BA and Medical Doctorate degree at Union College and Albany Medical College. She is passionate about assisting women with hormonal issues throughout their lifetime, with a particular focus on the menopause. Additionally, Dr. Giugliano expanded her expertise with Sexual Health and Aesthetics training under the guidance of Dr. Lanna Cheuck in New York City. Dr. Giugliano maintains a practice in Albany and New York City, treating women with hormonal issues, sexual concerns and aesthetics.   Dr. Virginia Giugliano Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorvirginiag/ Amazingly Ageless: www.amazinglyageless.com LC Medical: www.LCmedical.com   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comEndocrinologist Gregory Dodell joins us to discuss myths and facts about hormones, including the problems with doing diets and supplement protocols for “hormone balancing,” why weight-loss recommendations aren't helpful for hormone health, how to manage thyroid conditions without falling prey to wellness fads, the truth about “adrenal fatigue,” the Ozempic craze, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first part is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Gregory Dodell, MD FACE is a board-certified endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology Fellowship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University. He is the President of Central Park Endocrinology, PC.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist and Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, who is one of only a handful of psychedelic experts duly credentialed as an MD and PhD and practicing ketamine and MDMA-assisted therapy with his patients. As a leader in the psychedelic field, he published in Journal of Affective Disorders on July 1, 2023, calling for the medical community to join together to establish best practices for psychedelic medicine ahead of the anticipated legalization in 2024 of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, and psilocybin therapy for depression disorders. In 15 years of studying the impact of chronic stress in humans, he focuses on non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant illnesses. His primary research on MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD was published in Frontiers in Psychiatry February 6, 2023, and shows trauma can be reversed at the genetic level, offering hope of a cure. He is also the Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, the first scientifically validated wearable technology to improve heart rate variability, focus, relaxation, and access to meditative states by delivering gentle vibrations to the body. He received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. He splits his time between upstate New York and the Bay Area.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 107: In this episode, we discuss the groundbreaking Apollo Neuro device with its co-inventor, Dr. Dave Rabin. Born from a desire to address treatment-resistant mental illnesses through non-invasive means, Apollo Neuro uses vibration patterns to stimulate the body's natural safety responses, similar to soothing touch. Dr. Dave shares insights from his research journey, highlighting Apollo Neuro's role in managing stress, PTSD, and depression, and its potential in conjunction with psychedelic therapies for deeper mental health healing. This conversation not only sheds light on innovative psychiatric treatments but also explores the future of integrating technology with traditional therapeutic approaches for holistic well-being. 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:36 - Introduction 03:02 - Dave's Background 07:19 - PS2023 Conference 09:23 - What Is Apollo Neuro? 14:31 - Where Can You Wear It? 19:30 - Psychedelic Studies 21:04 - Incorporating Microdosing 24:24 - Tapering Off SSRI's 28:41 - The Learning Effect 32:30 - Study On Cannabinoids 40:58 - The Psychedelic Renaissance 47:21 - Psychedelics And Epigenetics 48:49 - Where To Connect 50:20 - Outro About Dave: Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief medical officer at Apollo Neuroscience. In addition to focusing on integration therapy, plant and natural medicines, couples therapy, and medicine-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Rabin specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders using minimal and non-invasive treatment strategies. Dr. Rabin has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. His research focuses on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief. Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Connect with Dave: Website: https://www.drdave.io Twitter: https://x.com/drdavidrabin?s=11&t=yQZ5Nn9I3PFK-NVgLsjHjA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin?igsh=OXk3ZXJ4N216dWtk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Apollo Neuroscience Website: Website: https://apolloneuro.com/ Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development.

Today, we are delighted to have Dr. Josh Schammel back with us. Dr. Schammel is a third-year urology resident at Albany Medical College, and he brings valuable insights into the mysterious realm of Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS). In this episode, we'll delve into the impacts of HFS on erections and sexual function. Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS) is marked by a semi-rigid penis in the flaccid state, loss of erectile rigidity, penile sensory changes, and psychological distress. It predominantly affects men in their second or third decade of life. For more free erectile dysfunction education and resources, please visit: https://erectioniq.com/    Mark Goldberg helps men resolve erectile dysfunction. He offers individual, one-on-one services to men throughout the world through a secure, telehealth platform. It's 100% confidential. You can visit the Center for Intimacy, Connection and Change website to schedule a free consultation: https://centericc.com/  

Rollin Wright, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Penn State Health – Hershey Medical Center. She holds a medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Wright has developed curricula in areas such as dementia care, interprofessional education, and post-acute and long-term care. Mentioned in the show: Medicare vs. Medicaid HMO vs. PPO HSA vs. FSA Atul Gawande The Price We Pay by Marty Makary

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Belinda Basaca (Dr.B) Dr. Belinda Celis Basaca (aka Dr. B) is a pediatrician by trade, science geek, health & wellness consultant by passion and loves to empower people to FLOURISH & live their best lives by obsession! She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology-Biology from Union College in Schenectady, New York, Master of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and an MD degree with a Distinction in Research, both from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. She lives on her native Long Island and when she is not “Dr. B-ing” she is Mrs. BBZeitlin, hanging, brainstorming, and connecting with her cherished husband of many years, Ben Zeitlin. They are enjoying their empty nest in the most bittersweet of ways and happily reconnect with their two sons Emanuel and Elias through FaceTimes, weekend visits to their colleges, and school break times spent at home. She also enjoys painting, arts & crafts, baking and cooking healthy recipe makeovers, entertaining, organizing (spaces and events), taking walks at the beach, and always searching for the best gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free chocolate treats. Belinda and Ben do their best “mastermind-ing'' for their entrepreneurial ventures and other endeavors on long road trips and leisurely walks. In a constant quest for alchemy, they seek ways to create win-win situations and to leave the world better than they found it. Mom, I Wanna Be a Fighter! is Dr. B's debut book publication and the Companion Workbook Journal was recently released as its rightful counterpart.” In this episode we discuss intention, pediatric medicine, the healthcare system, the magic pill and flourishing.   Website - https://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_dr.b/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-md-ms-65438190/ FB Business Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/564741734215988 Dr. B's Book - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=belinda+celis+basaca&crid=YQ5TBHIGEMH8&sprefix=belinda+celis+basaca%2Caps%2C57&ref=nb_sb_noss   In this episode you will learn: 1. What the concept of standing in your vision vs standing in your ground is and how it can help you. 2. Some practical ways to help silence those internal demons and quiet the internal noise. 3. How we can begin to make changes to start to repair the broken health care system.   "I wanted to be a teacher in grade school. I loved all my teachers in grade school, so I wanted to be a teacher and then I just really loved science and really loved what physicians did, how they helped people." - 00:08:14 "Being on both sides of the coin as a patient and a physician, the physician has to work against the clock and has to overbook."- 00:26:34 "Not everyone has the same path. We're all like snowflakes, right? So every path and every story and every situation is different." - 01:00:46   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Belinda Basaca (Dr.B) Dr. Belinda Celis Basaca (aka Dr. B) is a pediatrician by trade, science geek, health & wellness consultant by passion and loves to empower people to FLOURISH & live their best lives by obsession! She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology-Biology from Union College in Schenectady, New York, Master of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and an MD degree with a Distinction in Research, both from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. She lives on her native Long Island and when she is not “Dr. B-ing” she is Mrs. BBZeitlin, hanging, brainstorming, and connecting with her cherished husband of many years, Ben Zeitlin. They are enjoying their empty nest in the most bittersweet of ways and happily reconnect with their two sons Emanuel and Elias through FaceTimes, weekend visits to their colleges, and school break times spent at home. She also enjoys painting, arts & crafts, baking and cooking healthy recipe makeovers, entertaining, organizing (spaces and events), taking walks at the beach, and always searching for the best gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free chocolate treats. Belinda and Ben do their best “mastermind-ing'' for their entrepreneurial ventures and other endeavors on long road trips and leisurely walks. In a constant quest for alchemy, they seek ways to create win-win situations and to leave the world better than they found it. Mom, I Wanna Be a Fighter! is Dr. B's debut book publication and the Companion Workbook Journal was recently released as its rightful counterpart.” In this episode we discuss intention, pediatric medicine, the healthcare system, the magic pill and flourishing.   Website - https://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_with_dr.b/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-md-ms-65438190/ FB Business Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/564741734215988 Dr. B's Book - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=belinda+celis+basaca&crid=YQ5TBHIGEMH8&sprefix=belinda+celis+basaca%2Caps%2C57&ref=nb_sb_noss   In this episode you will learn: 1. What the concept of standing in your vision vs standing in your ground is and how it can help you. 2. Some practical ways to help silence those internal demons and quiet the internal noise. 3. How we can begin to make changes to start to repair the broken health care system.   "I wanted to be a teacher in grade school. I loved all my teachers in grade school, so I wanted to be a teacher and then I just really loved science and really loved what physicians did, how they helped people." - 00:08:14 "Being on both sides of the coin as a patient and a physician, the physician has to work against the clock and has to overbook."- 00:26:34 "Not everyone has the same path. We're all like snowflakes, right? So every path and every story and every situation is different." - 01:00:46   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

Dr. Belinda Celis Basaca (aka Dr. B) holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology-Biology from Union College in Schenectady, New York, Master of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and an MD degree with a Distinction in Research, both from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. After receiving her Pediatric Residency Training at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, Dr. B worked at a couple of pediatric private practices on Long Island before opening her own brainchild, New Health Pediatrics, in her hometown of Glen Cove. Although she no longer practices clinical medicine, she continues to help people live healthy lives as a lifestyle and cultural consultant, speaker and author ("Mom, I Wanna Be a Fighter! An Eye-Opening Guide to the Speed Bumps, Gut Punches & Miracles of Life" is Dr. B's debut book publication). Dr. B has always been a child advocate and strongly believes that empowering adults is one of the most effective ways to equip children outside of empowering the youth themselves. She has two college-age children of her own and lives with her husband of many years on Long Island. I am a pediatrician by trade, science geek, lifestyle & cultural consultant by passion, and I LOVE to empower people to FLOURISH & live their best lives by obsession! I love helping things "CLICK" for these individuals! | My future endeavors include research to establish a sisterhood community that connects and empowers Filipina women across the United States and Canada. bzbasaca@gmail.com | 516-551-2788 To work with Alice, please visit ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comSign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Dolly Klock, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, founder of Adolessons, speaker, consultant and mom of two teens. Dr. Klock holds a BS from UCLA, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University-Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Through Adolessons, Dr. Klock provides individual and group consultations for parents, teens and tweens, around a variety of topics germane to child and adolescent health: childhood sexual development, puberty, teen sexuality in the digital age, body image, mental health, vaping/substance use, and more. She has over twenty years experience helping families connect over tricky topics, and believes that the best preventive medicine is delivered via effective health education. For more information, visit www.adolessonsLA.com.  

Paul F. Austin reunites with neuroscientist Dr. Dave Rabin to delve into the latest research on Apollo Neuro's "wearable microdose" device for optimal sleep and focus. Paul and Dr. Dave explore questions like, What role does stress play in psychological and physiological well-being? Why do humans need to feel safe to perform at their best? Does clinical data show Apollo Neuro can truly calm the nervous system? Could the wearable's soothing vibrations also help people navigate challenging psychedelic journeys? Tune into for the latest on Apollo Neuro's wearable hug technology and its AI features for deeply personalized health. Dave M. Rabin, MD, PhD: Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health-tech entrepreneur, & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus, & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Dave has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal from injury and illness. As such, his research focuses on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance-use disorders. Dr. Rabin is also the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Dave is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief. Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been married to his co-founder, Kathryn Fantauzzi, since 2016. Highlights: Apollo Neuro's origin story and evolution. Clinical data showing heart rate variability (HRV) & cognitive improvement with Apollo Neuro. Longitudinal research on the Apollo's benefits. Sleep's foundational impact on people with depression and PTSD. The best ways to utilize Apollo to induce calming states. Apollo's new AI features to reset circadian rhythms. Exploring the different Apollo Vibes and their uses. The relationship between neuroplasticity and the Apollo wearable. Why clinicians & practitioners use the Apollo in their practices. Dr. Dave's “toolkit” for self-exploration. Dr. Dave's favorite therapeutic tool for brain training. Key Links: Get the Apollo wearable device for 15% OFF: https://apolloneuro.com/thirdwave    Dr. Dave's website: https://www.drdave.io/ Join us at Wonderland Conference in Miami, Nov. 9-11th! Head to wonderlandconference.com/ and use the code THIRDWAVE20 at checkout to save 20% on your ticket.

Exciting Press Release Update! Apollo Neuro Introduces First Wearable with AI-Driven, Personalized Sleep and Stress ReliefMALIBU, Calif. – October 18, 2023 – Apollo Neuro is revolutionizing the wearables category with the introduction of SmartVibesTM. Designed by neuroscientists and physicians to calm the body and restore balance to the nervous system, Apollo delivers gentle, soothing waves of vibration, called Apollo VibesTM, that improve sleep and lower stress. This is also the very first wearable technology to use both predictive and generative AI to learn about a person's stress levels and sleep quality to proactively deliver soothing vibrations tailored to their body's specific needs;improving sleep and supporting the body's recovery from stress. Available starting today, Apollo customers who subscribe to a membership will get SmartVibes for sleep, enabling their Apollo wearable to sense when their sleep is disturbed to soothe them back to sleep in real-time. In early November, SmartVibes for stress relief will be available and will integrate with more data sources - starting with Oura Ring - to better understand the body's readiness, and deliver personalized Apollo Vibes to support stress recovery during the day. BIO: Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves sleep, relaxation, focus, and calm, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Rabin is the Executive Director of The Board of Medicine & the Medical Director of the Apollo Clinic. In addition to focusing on integration therapy, plant and natural medicines, couples therapy, and medicine-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Rabin specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders using minimal and non-invasive treatment strategies. Dr. Rabin has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. His research focuses on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief. Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. SHOW NOTES: 

What comes to mind when you think of “metabolic disease”? It seems as though terms like “metabolic disease” and “metabolic health” are everywhere in social media. Are we talking diabetes? Thyroid dysfunction? Is this just a new way to package and market the diet/weight loss industry? Is it all about the number on the scale??Today we will dive into a few facets of metabolic health, and we will focus specifically on “prediabetes”. According to the CDC:Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don't know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.How can we know if we are at risk for prediabetes? Is it all genetic? Are there things we can control to reduce our risk? Are there system-based changes that can be made in the American healthcare system that can help folks improve their risk of developing metabolic disease on a large, population-based scale?Thankfully, we have our friend and renowned expert in the field of Endocrinology to help us understand more! Welcome, Greg Dodell, MD, FACE!Dr. Dodell is a board-certified Endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology Fellowship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University. He is in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology, PC. He also is active on social media ( Everything_Endocrine on IG), where he posts wonderfully helpful information about metabolic health. He supports weight-neutral healthcare, combats toxic diet culture, and is active in campaigning for legislation to end size discrimination. His testimony in February of this year at NYC City Hall helped pass a bill banning body size discrimination in the workplace, and added weight and height as protected classes under NYCs Human Rights Law!Dr. Dodell and Your Doctor Friends recommend the following resources to learn more about prediabetes and metabolic disease:The American Academy of Clinical Endocrinology website. Dr. Dodell's practice, Central Park Endocrinology website. NAAFA: National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance's research on fat bias in the news.FLARE: Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education website. DOVE'S website on supporting the movement to end body size discrimination. NYC official website covering the signage of legislation to prohibit height/weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!...

We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience. In addition to focusing on integration therapy, plant and natural medicines, couples therapy, and medicine-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Rabin specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia, and substance use disorders using minimal and non-invasive treatment strategies. Dr. Rabin has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. His research focuses on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief. Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Episode Highlights▶ The profound impact music and singing has had on finding solace and tranquility in Dr. Rabin's life▶ Dr. Rabin's research expedition to Peru, where he studied traditional medicine and the healing power of Shipibo icaros during ayahuasca ceremonies▶ The deep connection between trauma, and the body's natural energy flow and the transformative power of vibration delivered directly to the body in the healing process▶ The Apollo Neuro, an innovative wearable device crafted by Dr. Rabin and his team▶ How Apollo Neuro harnesses the vibrational power of sound to induce desired states in the body, promoting a sense of safety and embodiment▶ The overwhelmingly positive response to the device, especially from people seeking seeking improved sleep quality and a deeper sense of calm ▶ Future software updates for the Apollo Neuro and the application of artificial intelligence to determine which frequencies to deliver to a specific user, and when, to provide the most customized support possibleDr. Dave Rabin's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://apolloneuro.com/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolloneuro/▶ Podcast: The Psychedelic Report - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-psychedelic-report/id1670195179▶ Podcast: Your Brain Explained - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-brain-explained/id1693658383

What if physicians had a digital identity wallet to store and share credentials? I'm excited to chat with Dr. Houston about this today and the future of healthcare. Dr. Leah Houston graduated from Albany Medical College for Medical School and chose to stay at Albany to complete her training in Emergency Medicine. She is the Founder of HPEC, an organization dedicated to empowering physicians through decentralized identity. Her primary focus is automating credentialing, enabling physicians to work and move freely. In a rapidly growing healthcare sector with over 20 million employees in the US, Dr. Houston recognizes the increasing turnover faced by healthcare systems due to dissatisfaction. With HPEC, physicians have control over their digitized and automatically verified credentials, allowing them to onboard, open, and build their private practices without the friction of currently available legacy-driven credentialing systems. As a product founder, she is a nationally requested speaker and author on self-sovereign identity in healthcare. She also recently completed training in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare through MIT, concluding in July 2023. Connect with Dr. Houston Website: https://www.hpec.io/ Website: https://www.evercred.com/ Linkedin Personal https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahhoustonmd/ Radu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radu-popovici-2ab47615/ Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-back-74566518/ HPEC https://www.linkedin.com/company/hpecid/ Evercred: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myevercred Twitter Personal https://twitter.com/LeahHoustonMD HPEC https://twitter.com/HPECid evercred https://twitter.com/evercred Facebook Personal https://www.facebook.com/LeahHoustonMD/ HPEC https://www.facebook.com/HPECid/ HPEC Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059985940890704/ Evercred: https://www.facebook.com/myevercred Instagram Personal https://www.instagram.com/leahhoustonmd/ HPEC https://www.instagram.com/hpecid/ Evecred: https://www.instagram.com/myevercred/ TikTok Leah Houston, MD → https://www.tiktok.com/@leahhoustonmd Angel List HPEC: https://angel.co/company/hpec Evercred: https://angel.co/company/evercred-1 Crunchbase HPEC: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hpec-a109 Evercred: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/evercred Techmap Personal: : https://www.thetechmap.com/Profile/82909 GitHub Personal: https://github.com/DrHouston Company: https://github.com/HPECid YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYPzarR2xdCsE4ncqybvcA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urcaringdocs/message

Tune in on Monday, 9/18/23, for a new episode of The Doctor Whisperer Show featuring Plastic Surgeon and Owner of Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, Deepa Bhat MD. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ A︎BOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bhat attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for her undergraduate studies, where she received a fully funded academic scholarship and double-majored in Spanish and Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences. She went on to obtain her medical degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhat completed her integrated plastic surgery training at Albany Medical College, where she was trained in the full breadth of both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. She also completed a one-year research fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in the tissue-engineering lab working on a novel nanofiber-hydrogel compound to improve outcomes in fat grafting. After residency, Dr. Bhat elected to pursue additional training in aesthetic surgery. During her fellowship year, she focused on exclusively aesthetic plastic surgery procedures, and she was trained on the full breadth of face, breast, body, and genital rejuvenation. This year afforded her the opportunity to learn cutting-edge techniques including complex revision breast surgery techniques, high-definition liposuction, ultra-sound guided rectus abdominis fat transfer (UGRAFT), deep plane facelifts, and deep plane necklifts. Dr. Bhat has over fifteen peer-reviewed publications and has authored a book chapter in plastic surgery's premier textbook: Grabb & Smith. She has also given multiple podium presentations at national meetings including at The Aesthetic Society as well as the American Society for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bhat, her husband, and mini-goldendoodle, Theo, live in Tampa and love exploring everything Tampa Bay has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, and volunteering. www.raviveplasticsurgery.com @deepabhatmd @raviveplasticsurgery ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our sponsor, SRA 831b Admin, for supporting the show! Click here to learn more: ⁠http://831b.com⁠ #businessofmedicine #medicalindustry #HealthcarePodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcare #business #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #tampabay #tampa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedoctorwhisperer/message

Judith Sanders - The Huntsman: A Psychological Thriller. This is episode 598 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Judith Sanders was born and raised in New Jersey, where she spent most of her childhood exploring the great outdoors and dreaming of one day becoming a nurse. After graduating high school, she pursued her passion for healthcare and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Graceland University.   The Huntsman is her fourth novel. Her first book, Crescent Veil, is a novel about germ warfare which Heartland Reviews praised as 'nonstop action based on the real deal by authors who should know what they are presenting'. Other books by Judith - In His Stead and Star Finder She was an Indie Excellence Award Finalist for In His Stead and was shortlisted for Chanticleer International Book Awards for Star Finder. She has been featured in interviews by dozens of news media outlets.   Judith's dedication to her profession led her to work on the front lines in community hospitals and as a civilian nurse at the US Army's lead infectious Disease Institute in Maryland, where she gained invaluable experience and knowledge that would shape her life and career.   After raising three boys and moving around, living in Somerville, NJ, San Antonio Tx, Albany, NY, Frederick and Clarksburg MD, Phoenixville, PA, and Leland/Wilmington NC, she and her husband finally settled in rural New Hampshire, where she found solace in the quiet lakeside days and evenings that inspire her writing.   Judith's extensive experience in nursing has not only helped her develop a keen sense of empathy and understanding for people from all walks of life but has also allowed her to draw inspiration for her writing from the stories of real people living and struggling through life one chapter at a time. Her best stories are a collage of bits and pieces taken from these experiences, creating a rich tapestry of characters and situations that resonate with readers of all ages. Frank is Judith Sanders' husband of 42 years and was coauthor on Judith's first book “CRESCENT VEIL”, a fiction novel about the hunt for a biologic weapons terrorist on the loose in the Middle East.   Frank is trained as a medical virologist and had a career in the military (US Army Lieutenant Colonel, retired) and then civilian pharmaceutical medicine developing vaccines to help prevent infectious diseases before retiring from practice in 2022. In the course of Judith's novels Dr. Malinoski has supported and facilitated the publication and promotion of her works.  Frank has been a confidant to Judith in her writing and an early reviewer of her books.  Judith is known for taking bits and pieces of real people she has met to mold the characters she writes about although Frank believes he was not a model for THE HUNTSMAN.   Frank's first reaction after reading THE HUNTSMAN was to decide if he should hide the kitchen knife sets.   Education: BA from Colby College PhD from Rutgers University MD from Albany Medical College of Union University A little bit about The Huntsman… ICU nurse Max Mason fears his pregnant wife is the latest victim of a serial killer who has terrorized their small New Hampshire town. The investigation is at a standstill as the prime suspect, Lincoln Raider, is in a coma. In a desperate and unethical act, Max sits at Lincoln's bedside night after night employing brainwashing techniques and subliminal suggestion to convince the suspect they are kindred-spirits, hoping it will lead to a confession or at least a clue. When Lincoln awakens, he draws Max into a whirlpool of terror, deception, and violence, ultimately pulling Lincoln's wife and daughter into the vortex as well. Cool story! Page turner! Awesome talk! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: Here is that special email address that you heard Frank mention: sanderspub@gmail.com https://judithsandersbooks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InHisStead/ https://twitter.com/judithasanders https://www.instagram.com/judithsandersauthor https://www.tiktok.com/@judithasanders Length - 37:48

We welcome Dr. Paul Singh, Bariatric Program Director at Albany Medical Center and associate professor of surgery at Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Dr. Omar Waqar. Dr. Waqar is a board certified allergist that practices right in New York City. He is a self-proclaimed foodie that  appreciates the fact that our culture revolves around food, and he wants his patients to feel comfortable knowing what they are allergic to and not feel ostrasized for having allergies. He wants them to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and know what to do – which puts them in control. He did a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Mount Sinai with leaders in food allergy sich as Dr. Sicherer and Dr. Sampson. While at the Jaffe Food Institute, he helped patients navigate comples food allergies an oversaw oral challenges. Today we are going to chat with Dr. Waqar about all things testing. Skin tests, blood tests, and more! Book an Appointment with Dr. Omar War: https://www.entandallergy.com/doctor/owaqarDr. Omar Waqar is a well-qualified and experienced allergist. After completing the prestigious seven-year Physician-Scientist combined BS/MD program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York, and Albany Medical College, he then pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at North Shore-Long Island Jewish with the Northwell Health System and a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Mount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Waqar is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Waqar is well-published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals and presents on different topics within Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Waqar rounds out his experience and qualifications with an attentive ear to his patients' needs and requirements.He is fluent in Hindi/Urdu and conversational in Spanish.Follow Dr. Waqar on Social Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/entandallergyassociatesllp/X formerly known as Twitter https://twitter.com/ENT_and_AllergyYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKHrXLwcj1Yqa3Z8OwVH2QInstagram https://www.instagram.com/entandallergy/The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

 Today's guest is Heather Franz. Heather is a scleroderma warrior. She is also the executive director of the patient safety and clinical competency at Albany Medical Center. Heather volunteers with the Steffens Scleroderma Foundation interpersonal educational event in teaching the art of interviewing and active listening. Let's learn more about her and all that she does.

Are our healthcare heroes silently burning out while we rely on them to save lives? This conversation is for you if you know someone or work in healthcare. LouAnne Giangreco, M.D. is a consultant and executive coach through her company, June Rose Consulting. Dr. Giangreco has practiced emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, and occupational medicine throughout Upstate New York. In addition, she served in leadership roles within a number of settings in the provider, payer, and start-up spaces.  She served as Chief Medical Officer for Five Star Urgent Care, VP and Chief Medical Officer of Health Care Improvement for Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, and System Chief Medical Officer of Cayuga Health System in Upstate New York. Most recently, she served as a Senior Medical Director of Medical Affairs at BlueCross BlueShield of Rhode Island. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Giangreco completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine at Upstate Medical University. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. Contact Dr. LouAnne www.linkedin.com/in/louanne-giangreco-md-facep Instagram-@louannemd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urcaringdocs/message

Is Stress Or Food The Greater Contributor To Heart Disease? Dr. Heather Shenkman • http://www. drheathershenkman.com• Book – The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide #HeatherShenkman#Vegan #HeartDoctor #ReversingHeartDisease Dr. Heather Shenkman is an author of her book The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide to reversing heart disease, losing weight, and reclaiming your life. Finally, the Whole-Hearted Approach to Treating Cardiac Disease That You ve Been Waiting For If you suffer from heart disease, you are all too familiar with the standard treatment plan of pills, doctor s appointments, and tests. But interventional cardiologist Heather Shenkman, MD, says what happens inside medical offices and hospitals is only a tiny part of what it really takes to heal heart disease. Most conventional doctors barely mention lifestyle. And yet, what you eat and how much you move are central to attaining optimal health. Dr. Shenkman says a plant-based diet, plenty of exercise, and a whole-hearted approach to living make up the best prescription of all. And in The Vegan Heart Doctor s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life, she lays out a simple, manageable protocol for transitioning to a vegan diet and safely leaving your former, sedentary self in the dust. Yet Dr. Shenkman doesn t just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Interspersed throughout the book s advice, she tells her own remarkable story of how as an adult she became an impressive endurance athlete fueled entirely by a plant-based diet. In an age when healthy living is no longer optional, Dr. Shenkman s message could not be more timely or inspiring. When you read this book, you ll realize heart disease does not mean your life is over. In fact, you can let your diagnosis motivate you to make the needed changes that free you up to finally fully live. Dr Shenkman is a interventional cardiologist in practice in Tarzana, California. Originally from the Detroit area, she attended medical school at Albany Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her cardiology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and her interventional cardiology fellowship training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. While she performs complex angioplasties to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through not only medication, but also a healthy lifestyle, including a plant-based diet and regular exercise. Dr. Shenkman has followed a plant-based diet since 2005. She is an avid athlete, having completed over 100 events of various distances, from sprint triathlons to Ironman distance triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons, and several 100-mile century cycling events. Dr. Shenkman is a strong believer in a plant-based diet for heart health, as numerous studies have demonstrated its benefits in the prevention and even reversal of coronary artery disease. A plant-based diet has fueled her athletic success, and she encourages her patients toward this diet for their own health as well. Currently she serves on the Board of Directors for the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, representing cardiologists in the San Fernando Valley. To Contact Dr Heather Shenkman  drheathershenkman.com Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

Does Coffee Affect Blood Pressure? Dr. Heather Shenkman • http://www. drheathershenkman.com• Book – The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide #HeatherShenkman#Vegan #HeartDoctor #ReversingHeartDisease Dr. Heather Shenkman is an author of her book The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide to reversing heart disease, losing weight, and reclaiming your life. Finally, the Whole-Hearted Approach to Treating Cardiac Disease That You ve Been Waiting For If you suffer from heart disease, you are all too familiar with the standard treatment plan of pills, doctor s appointments, and tests. But interventional cardiologist Heather Shenkman, MD, says what happens inside medical offices and hospitals is only a tiny part of what it really takes to heal heart disease. Most conventional doctors barely mention lifestyle. And yet, what you eat and how much you move are central to attaining optimal health. Dr. Shenkman says a plant-based diet, plenty of exercise, and a whole-hearted approach to living make up the best prescription of all. And in The Vegan Heart Doctor s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life, she lays out a simple, manageable protocol for transitioning to a vegan diet and safely leaving your former, sedentary self in the dust. Yet Dr. Shenkman doesn t just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Interspersed throughout the book s advice, she tells her own remarkable story of how as an adult she became an impressive endurance athlete fueled entirely by a plant-based diet. In an age when healthy living is no longer optional, Dr. Shenkman s message could not be more timely or inspiring. When you read this book, you ll realize heart disease does not mean your life is over. In fact, you can let your diagnosis motivate you to make the needed changes that free you up to finally fully live. Dr Shenkman is a interventional cardiologist in practice in Tarzana, California. Originally from the Detroit area, she attended medical school at Albany Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her cardiology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and her interventional cardiology fellowship training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. While she performs complex angioplasties to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through not only medication, but also a healthy lifestyle, including a plant-based diet and regular exercise. Dr. Shenkman has followed a plant-based diet since 2005. She is an avid athlete, having completed over 100 events of various distances, from sprint triathlons to Ironman distance triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons, and several 100-mile century cycling events. Dr. Shenkman is a strong believer in a plant-based diet for heart health, as numerous studies have demonstrated its benefits in the prevention and even reversal of coronary artery disease. A plant-based diet has fueled her athletic success, and she encourages her patients toward this diet for their own health as well. Currently she serves on the Board of Directors for the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, representing cardiologists in the San Fernando Valley. To Contact Dr Heather Shenkman  drheathershenkman.com Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

Is There A Safe Way To Come Off Heart Medications? Dr. Heather Shenkman • http://www. drheathershenkman.com• Book – The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide #HeatherShenkman#Vegan #HeartDoctor #ReversingHeartDisease Dr. Heather Shenkman is an author of her book The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide to reversing heart disease, losing weight, and reclaiming your life. Finally, the Whole-Hearted Approach to Treating Cardiac Disease That You ve Been Waiting For If you suffer from heart disease, you are all too familiar with the standard treatment plan of pills, doctor s appointments, and tests. But interventional cardiologist Heather Shenkman, MD, says what happens inside medical offices and hospitals is only a tiny part of what it really takes to heal heart disease. Most conventional doctors barely mention lifestyle. And yet, what you eat and how much you move are central to attaining optimal health. Dr. Shenkman says a plant-based diet, plenty of exercise, and a whole-hearted approach to living make up the best prescription of all. And in The Vegan Heart Doctor s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life, she lays out a simple, manageable protocol for transitioning to a vegan diet and safely leaving your former, sedentary self in the dust. Yet Dr. Shenkman doesn t just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Interspersed throughout the book s advice, she tells her own remarkable story of how as an adult she became an impressive endurance athlete fueled entirely by a plant-based diet. In an age when healthy living is no longer optional, Dr. Shenkman s message could not be more timely or inspiring. When you read this book, you ll realize heart disease does not mean your life is over. In fact, you can let your diagnosis motivate you to make the needed changes that free you up to finally fully live. Dr Shenkman is a interventional cardiologist in practice in Tarzana, California. Originally from the Detroit area, she attended medical school at Albany Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her cardiology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and her interventional cardiology fellowship training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. While she performs complex angioplasties to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through not only medication, but also a healthy lifestyle, including a plant-based diet and regular exercise. Dr. Shenkman has followed a plant-based diet since 2005. She is an avid athlete, having completed over 100 events of various distances, from sprint triathlons to Ironman distance triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons, and several 100-mile century cycling events. Dr. Shenkman is a strong believer in a plant-based diet for heart health, as numerous studies have demonstrated its benefits in the prevention and even reversal of coronary artery disease. A plant-based diet has fueled her athletic success, and she encourages her patients toward this diet for their own health as well. Currently she serves on the Board of Directors for the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, representing cardiologists in the San Fernando Valley. To Contact Dr Heather Shenkman  drheathershenkman.com Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

In this episode of Smarter Not Harder, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Dave Rabin. Dr. Rabin dives into psychedelics, neuroplasticity, ketamine, and his technology Apollo. He also discusses the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and the balance in creating a safe space for patients when they are going through psychedelic assisted psychotherapy or mental health treatment. Dr. Rabin ends the episode by sharing about his nonprofit organization, his most recent W.H.O. adventures, and his talks on psychedelics and ketamine in underdeveloped nations.   Dr. Dave Rabin is a clinical neuroscientist and an M.D. Board certified psychiatrist. He is an M.D. and Ph.D. at the Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction of research at the Western Psychiatric Institute and clinical at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also a health tech entrepreneur. He invented the Apollo and his company, Apollo Neuroscience is creating wearable technology, using touch and simulating touch. Additionally, he co-founded the Board of Medicine and serves as its executive director. Dr. Dave is conducting research on epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy in the neurobiology of belief.      What we discuss:   00:00:40 - About Dr. Dave Rabin 00:05:18 - About psychedelics and neuroplasticity 00:08:36 - Psychedelics and ketamine 00:12:12 - The mechanisms of ketamine  00:20:21 - Opioid receptors with ketamine being dose dependent  00:27:46 - Balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems  00:34:30 - Dr. Rabin approach to training other doctors and practitioners  00:46:47 - How Dr. Rabin treats his patients in a clinical setting 00:55:30 - The Apollo  01:01:16 - What to prioritize in-session and post-session (ketamine) 01:06:14 - The default mode network  01:11:01 - How to handle bad psychedelic experiences     Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dr. Dave Rabin: Website: http://apollo.clinic/ | https://apolloneuro.com/ | https://www.boardofmedicine.org/ Podcast: https://www.thepsychedelicreport.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdavidrabin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd/   Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.   

Join us for Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Shapiro, where we focus more on metacognition - being aware of how you think and learn. Dr. Shapiro was mentored by Dr. Bernie Ackerman and shares some key practices he learned through that relationship. Dr. Philip E. Shapiro is a dermatopathologist and dermatologist in Meriden, Connecticut who founded Dermatopathology Laboratory of New England. He previously worked at Yale University and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Francis Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and has been in practice for 34 years. He was formerly Director of Dermatopathology at Yale. He has numerous publications and has been a leading voice in dermatopathology throughout his career; his contributions include describing interstitial mycosis fungoides and pseudomelanocytic nests.

In today's episode I talk with Dr. Lee Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY and directs the scleroderma center there. He is also founder and chief medical officer of the Steffens Scleroderma Foundation.  He has been on the medical advisory board of the Scleroderma Foundation TriState for more than 30 years. Today you will learn more about the Steffens Foundation and the interpersonal education that has been implemented. 

A very special guest, Dr. Robert Gale, a physician and medical researcher who pioneered knowledge on bone marrow transplantation and the molecular biology and immunology of leukemia, shares his first-hand perspective on the radiation impacts of nuclear accidents, LNT, and other radiation-related topics. As a world expert in his field, Dr. Gale was asked in 1986 by Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev to coordinate medical relief efforts for victims immediately after the Chernobyl accident. He has since coordinated medical responses to nuclear accidents in Brazil and Japan. Dr. Gale has published over 1000 scientific articles and more than 20 books, mostly on leukemia (biology and treatment), transplantation (biology, immunology and treatment), cancer immunology and radiation (biological effects and accident response). He has written on medical topics, nuclear energy and weapons and politics of US-Soviet relations in articles for The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, USA Today and Wall Street Journal. He has received many awards for his scientific achievements and contributions including the Presidential Award, New York Academy of Science, Scientist of Distinction Award Weizmann Institute of Science, Distinguished Alumni Award from Hobart College and Intra-Science Research Foundation Award. He holds honorary degrees including D.Sc. from Albany Medical College, L.H.D. from Hobart College and D.P.S from MacMurray College.

Recruitment season is coming our way. If you are planning to apply for residency or want to learn tips on recruitment processes, join your host Andrew Tisser with his guest, Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski, as they talk about screening and choosing the ideal resident. “Dr. K” is the program director for the internal medicine residency program at the State University of New York, Buffalo. She views the ideal resident as someone to whom she could entrust her loved ones. She shares the things she looks for in the application, describes 360 degree reviews, and others tips for the candidate!In this episode you will learn: On her journey to the field of Education Filters and other approaches regarding recruitmentThe ideal residentThe couple's matchOne factor that would kill an application About Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski:Alysia Kwiatkowski DO, MS is the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Training Program at the State University of New York SUNY at Buffalo (UB). In her work with the training program, Dr. Kwiatkowski has redesigned and transitioned the curriculum to interactive, multifaceted, near-peer and learner centered models. She also focuses on empowering her learners to be integral parts of their educational experiences. Dr. Kwiatkowski works in the Medical Education and Educational Research Institute (MEERI) on faculty development, interactive learning models and medical education research. She completed the Jacobs Excellence Educator Program, a faculty development program to enhance teaching and evaluation skills, the SUNY SAIL Leadership Academy, is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and has received multiple teaching awards. Dr. Kwiatkowski earned her doctorate from the New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency and chief residency at Albany Medical Center, the major academic center associated with Albany Medical College, Dr. Kwiatkowski completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at Rush University Medical Center where she received a certification in Teaching Excellence. She earned her Masters of Science in the Natural Sciences from the University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute.Connect with Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski:Website : https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=avk6LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysia-kwiatkowski-do-ms-403834a0/ Connect with Talk2Medoc on:Website:          https://www.andrewtisserdo.com/LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtisserdo/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/andrew.tisserInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/talk2medoc_llc/Twitter:            https://twitter.com/Talk2MeDocYouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0O_Sf3aYLavYaJ_hg7bM8g     

Dr. David Rabin, the inventor of the Apollo Neuro, joins the show to talk about how stress affects out body and why it is so important to improve our HRV (heart rate variability). He also goes over why trying to combat stress can actually create more stress, and how using the power of frequencies and sound therapy can reduce the negative health impacts of stress. David's Apollo Neuro device is one of my absolute favorite wearables, because it uses these principles to help your body find a state of calm, and is scientifically proven to increase your HRV. The Apollo Neuro also tones and improves vagus nerve function which is essential in reducing the impact of stress. So many great topics covered in today's podcast. Definitely don't want to miss this one if you're looking for an easy and effective solution for reducing your stress levels!   On today's podcast, you will learn: What stress does to the body. The problem with feeling like you need to combat stress. How HRV (heart rate variability) reveals our stress level and wellbeing. The vagus nerve and what stress does to it. The power of sound therapy and frequencies to calm stress and restore healthy HRV levels.    Dr. David Rabin's Bio: Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Dave has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. As such, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. The Board of Medicine trains and certifies healthcare providers, and provides quality control standards for complementary and alternative medicines to support high-quality clinical research, best practices, and risk-reduction. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Dave is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief.  Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been married to his co-founder, Kathryn Fantauzzi, since 2016.  You can learn more about David and his work at and learn more about Apollo at  

This week on the pod we have our very first endocrinologist! Dr. Dodell is a board certified endocrinologist who received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University. He is currently in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology taking weight stigma out of healthcare! He has even removed weight from his medical charts. In this episode we talk about how stress impacts blood sugar, why stress management matters, and how weight does not lead to disease! ***This episode is sponsored by Arrowhead Mills. Use code “ARROWHEADVIP” for 15% off any Arrowhead Mills product at vitacost.com . PLEASE NOTE UPDATED CODE.***