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Send us a textThis week we're heading into week three of the challenge, and I want to talk about something subtle that can quietly make everything feel harder—your energy, your focus, your patience, even your progress. I've been thinking a lot about how often we push through discomfort without ever stopping to ask why it's there. And how, as women who manage full lives and full calendars, we're incredibly skilled at overriding ourselves instead of listening.In today's shorty episode, I invite you to slow down just enough to notice what your body has been trying to tell you all along. This is about strength without force, awareness without judgment, and learning how to trust yourself again in a world that constantly asks you not to. If you've ever felt like something was “off” but couldn't quite put your finger on it, this conversation is for you.Quote of the Week:“The body is your instrument. Learn to play it well.” — Martha GrahamReferencesSkypala, I. J., & Venter, C. (2019). Food intolerance: Clinical perspectives and management. Nutrients, 11(7), 1684. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071684Turner, P. J., & Campbell, D. E. (2019). Epidemiology of food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 143(1), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2018.11.003Fletcher, J., & Adolphus, K. (2021). Food intolerance and mental health: Associations with anxiety and depression. Nutrients, 13(12), 4386. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124386Phillips, C. M., Chen, L. W., Heude, B., Bernard, J. Y., Harvey, N. C., Duijts, L., … Godfrey, K. M. (2019). Dietary inflammatory index and metabolic health. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 104(12), 6118–6128. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2019-00294Esposito, K., Kastorini, C. M., Panagiotakos, D. B., & Giugliano, D. (2011). Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 57(11), 1299–1313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2010.09.073Hotamisligil, G. S. (2006). Inflammation and metabolic disorders. Nature, 444, 860–867. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05485Saltiel, A. R., & Olefsky, J. M. (2017). Inflammatory mechanisms linking obesity and metabolic disease. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 127(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI92035Oddy, W. H., Allen, K. L., Trapp, G. S., Ambrosini, G. L., Black, L. J., Huang, R. C., … Mori, T. A. (2018). Dietary inflammatory index and mental health. British Journal of Nutrition, 119(8), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114518000218 Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
So if democracy is under pressure, what role do stories, culture, and imagination play in defending it?In this episode, we're joined by Alan Jenkins, civil rights lawyer, former Ford foundation program director, Harvard Law School professor, and now comic book author, for a wide ranging conversation about story making and telling as a tool for social change. From Supreme Court litigation to graphic novels, Alan Jenkins traces how law, narrative, and culture intersect when democracy is at stake.So in our conversation, we explore three big ideas I think matter a lot right now:First, why is story inseparable from power?And how law, policy, and culture work together, whether we acknowledge it or not, to shape public belief and behavior.Next, how popular culture and art have historically been used to confront authoritarianism. From Superman and Captain America to global protest movements that borrow symbol, humor, and myth.And finally, what hybrid 21st century leadership looks like and why flexibility, empathy, and imagination may be as important as specialized expertise in this moment.NOTABLE MENTIONSPeopleBill ClevelandHost of ART IS CHANGE and founder of the Center for the Study of Art & Community.Alan JenkinsHarvard Law School professor; former civil rights and DOJ lawyer; former Director of Human Rights at the Ford Foundation; co-author of 1/6: The Graphic Novel.Anthony S. FauciFormer Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; referenced in discussion of ACT UP and activist pressure shaping public institutions.Charles LindberghAviator and political figure cited in discussion of American isolationism and authoritarian sympathies prior to World War II.Pablo PicassoArtist whose painting Guernica is referenced as a defining cultural response to fascist violence.Organizations & InstitutionsHarvard Law SchoolInstitution where Alan Jenkins teaches courses on civil rights law, narrative, and Supreme Court jurisprudence.NAACP Legal Defense and Educational FundCivil rights organization where Jenkins worked early in his legal career.United States Department of JusticeReferenced in connection with Jenkins's Supreme Court litigation experience.Ford FoundationGlobal philanthropy where Jenkins served as Director of Human Rights.Pop Culture...
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blooms & Balance: Montserrat's Journey Through Allergy Woes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Entre la fredor de l'hivern a Barcelona, La Rambla bullia de vida.En: Amid the chill of winter in Barcelona, La Rambla was bustling with life.Ca: Les petites parades de flors i les botiguetes d'artesania brillaven sota la llum tènue del sol, que lluïa amb prou feines entre els plàtans despullats de les seves fulles.En: The small flower stalls and craft shops glowed under the dim sunlight, which barely shone through the plane trees stripped of their leaves.Ca: És allà on Montserrat, una florista de 32 anys, va trobar el seu racó predilecte al món.En: It was there that Montserrat, a 32-year-old florist, found her favorite nook in the world.Ca: Des del seu petit local, "Flors de Montserrat", la nostra protagonista veia com els turistes, tot i el fred hivernal, passejaven encuriosits.En: From her little shop, "Flors de Montserrat," our protagonist watched as tourists, despite the winter cold, wandered curiously.Ca: Montserrat estimava les flors.En: Montserrat loved flowers.Ca: Les textures, les formes, les aromes... Per ella, cada una era única, com una petita obra d'art.En: The textures, the shapes, the scents... To her, each one was unique, like a small work of art.Ca: Fa mesos, però, la felicitat que li proporcionava la seva feina es veia desenfocada per una al·lèrgia estranya i persistent.En: However, for months, the happiness her work provided had been blurred by a strange and persistent allergy.Ca: Tot va començar amb esternuts esporàdics, però ara, les seves mans es cobrien de vesícules i els ulls se li entelaven sovint.En: It all began with occasional sneezes, but now, her hands were covered with vesicles and her eyes often became blurry.Ca: Cap tractament semblava funcionar, i els metges que havia visitat li donaven respostes diferents.En: No treatment seemed to work, and the doctors she had visited gave her different answers.Ca: La incertesa creixia com una mala herba.En: Uncertainty grew like a weed.Ca: Un matí, després d'una nit d'insomni per la picor i el malestar, Montserrat es va topar amb Pere, un amic de tota la vida.En: One morning, after a sleepless night due to the itching and discomfort, Montserrat ran into Pere, a lifelong friend.Ca: Ell, al veure-la abatuda, va insistir perquè visités un especialista recomanat.En: Seeing her downcast, he insisted that she visit a recommended specialist.Ca: "Confia en mi, Montse, aquest doctor sap el que fa", li va dir amb insistència.En: "Trust me, Montse, this doctor knows what he's doing," he said insistently.Ca: Montserrat, dubtosa però desesperada, va acceptar el consell de Pere.En: Montserrat, doubtful but desperate, accepted Pere's advice.Ca: El vent li picava la cara mentre caminava pensativa per La Rambla.En: The wind stung her face as she walked thoughtfully down La Rambla.Ca: La seva passió per les flors estava en joc, i Montserrat no se'n podia permetre el luxe de seguir sense saber-ne la causa.En: Her passion for flowers was at stake, and Montserrat couldn't afford to go on without understanding the cause.Ca: Finalment, va arribar el dia de la consulta amb el nou especialista.En: Finally, the day of the consultation with the new specialist arrived.Ca: Aquest va analitzar pacientment els seus símptomes i les flors que sempre portava a la botiga.En: He patiently analyzed her symptoms and the flowers she always carried to the shop.Ca: Va examinar amb detall cadascuna d'elles, fins que es va aturar en una flor peculiar, el llorell blau.En: He examined each one in detail until he stopped at a peculiar flower, the blue bay laurel.Ca: "Aquí està el problema", va dir.En: "Here's the problem," he said.Ca: "És el pol·len d'aquesta flor el que t'està provocant l'al·lèrgia".En: "It's the pollen from this flower that's causing your allergy."Ca: Montserrat no s'ho podia creure.En: Montserrat couldn't believe it.Ca: Era exactament el diagnòstic que necessitava per fer el canvi.En: It was exactly the diagnosis she needed to make a change.Ca: Mentre caminava de tornada al seu petit mercat de flors sota la mirada amatent de Jordi, el seu company, la decisió estava presa.En: As she walked back to her little flower market under the watchful eye of Jordi, her partner, the decision was made.Ca: Va reorganitzar les seves flors, posant en quarantena el llorell blau, i va començar a trobar solucions perquè la seva salut millorés.En: She reorganized her flowers, putting the blue bay laurel into quarantine, and began to find solutions to improve her health.Ca: Amb el suport de Pere i Jordi, Montserrat va adaptar la botiga per mantenir les flors que podia gestionar sense problemes.En: With the support of Pere and Jordi, Montserrat adapted the shop to keep the flowers she could manage without issues.Ca: Va començar també un tractament més específic per a les seves al·lèrgies i, dia rere dia, va notar com els seus símptomes milloraraven.En: She also began a more specific treatment for her allergies and, day by day, noticed her symptoms improving.Ca: A mida que les flors tornaven a florir a la primavera, Montserrat va aprendre una cosa valuosa: estimar-se a si mateixa tant com estimava les flors.En: As the flowers began to bloom again in spring, Montserrat learned something valuable: to love herself as much as she loved the flowers.Ca: Va acceptar que demanar ajuda no era un signe de debilitat, sinó de saviesa.En: She accepted that asking for help was not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom.Ca: Confiava més en els ulls amables de Pere i Jordi i menys en la seva pròpia autosuficiència.En: She placed more trust in the kind eyes of Pere and Jordi, and less in her own self-sufficiency.Ca: I així, en la quotidianitat de La Rambla hivernal, envoltada d'amics i flors, Montserrat va trobar un nou equilibri.En: And so, in the everyday life of a winter La Rambla, surrounded by friends and flowers, Montserrat found a new balance.Ca: Un equilibri que li permetia seguir cuidant del que més li agradava, sense perdre de vista la seva salut i el seu benestar.En: A balance that allowed her to keep caring for what she loved most, without losing sight of her health and well-being. Vocabulary Words:winter: l'hivernbustling: bulliadim: tènueplane trees: els plàtansleaves: les fullesnook: el racótextures: les texturesunique: únicasneezes: esternutsvesicles: les vesículesblurry: entelatsuncertainty: la incertesaweed: la mala herbadowncast: abatudaspecialist: l'especialistainsistently: amb insistènciastung: picavaat stake: en jocconsultation: la consultapeculiar: peculiardiagnosis: el diagnòsticquarantine: quarantenasolutions: les solucionsadapted: va adaptarimproving: milloraravento bloom: florirwisdom: la saviesakind eyes: els ulls amablesself-sufficiency: l'autosuficiènciabalance: l'equilibri
Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in children. It is a leading cause of missed school and emergency room visits. Doctors use tools (validated questionnaires) to assess how well a child's asthma is controlled and whether their medicine is helping. Some tools only ask about symptoms, which can miss children who are still at risk for asthma attacks. The lead author, Dr. Kevin Murphy, joins us to talk about “Pediatric Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire: A Control Assessment for Children Aged 5 to 11 Years,” published July 2025 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. The Peds-AIRQ was designed to improve how doctors identify uncontrolled asthma in children by asking about both current symptoms and past asthma attacks. This approach helps avoid missing children who may seem okay day to day but are at higher risk for future flare-ups. What we cover in this episode Why asthma control in children can be hard to measure What “controlled asthma” really means Why past asthma attacks matter, even when symptoms seem mild What the Peds-AIRQ is and how it works How this tool may support better conversations between families and doctors DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC More asthma in kids resources Take the Peds-AIRQ questionnaire What is asthma? Asthma in Babies and Children Childhood Asthma: A Complex Condition That Doesn't Have to Be So Complicated - video *********** The Itch Review, hosted by Dr. Gupta, Kortney, and Dr. Blaiss, explores allergy and immunology studies, breaking down complex research in conversations accessible to clinicians, patients, and caregivers. Each episode provides key insights from journal articles and includes a one-page infographic in the show notes for easy reference. *********** Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to AstraZeneca for sponsoring today's episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.
When Kerry Washington recently shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live that she often eats in bathrooms at high-profile events because her food allergies aren't taken seriously, the allergy community felt it. And when FARE posted that clip, Jo Frost — who lives with life-threatening anaphylaxis herself — commented, "hear you and see you @kerrywashington DITTO." That one word — DITTO — carried decades of lived experience. In this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, Jo and I talk about what it really means to navigate everyday life — restaurants, airplanes, school cafeterias, and event spaces — when a trace amount of nuts, shellfish, or airborne particles can shut down your body. Jo has survived more anaphylactic shocks than she's willing to count. She's been dismissed in restaurants, pushed back on by airline crews, and told "it should be fine," even when the stakes were life or death. She's also been sounding the alarm for years, insisting that ignoring anaphylaxis is as dangerous as "putting a loaded gun in my face." If you plan menus, host families, work in hospitality, or manage any food service environment, Jo's perspective is essential. Her story echoes what millions live with — and what our industry must do better. Every Guest Matters.
Are we diagnosing allergies all wrong? Join pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman as we debunk common myths in allergy management. We dive deep into why patient history matters more than testing, the danger of using Benadryl, and the life-changing impact of early food introduction. Dr. Abdurrahman also discusses the "diversity gap" in Canadian healthcare, explaining why cultural sensitivity and representation are vital for better patient outcomes. Whether you're a parent, a medical professional, or someone living with allergies, this episode offers a masterclass in modern immunology and health equity. In this episode, we cover: Early Food Introduction: How to reduce allergy risks in infants. Allergy vs. Intolerance: Clearing up the most common misconceptions. The Specialist Shortage: Why Canada needs more pediatric allergists. Cultural Sensitivity: Why representation in medicine saves lives. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand the critical role of social media in spreading accurate allergy awareness. More about Dr. Abdurrahman: Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, president of the Ontario Medical Association, is an allergist and clinical immunologist, advocating for health equity, medical innovation and inclusive leadership. She brings a strong background in biostatistics and a deep commitment to systemic change. Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman (she/her) is the president of the Ontario Medical Association and a practising allergist and clinical immunologist in the Greater Toronto Area. She serves as an assistant clinical professor of the School of Medicine at the Toronto Metropolitan University and an adjunct assistant clinical professor in pediatrics at McMaster University. Dr. Abdurrahman earned her doctorate of medicine from the University of Toronto. She completed her pediatrics residency and subspecialty training in allergy and clinical immunology at McMaster University. She also holds a master's degree in statistics, with a specialization in biostatistics. She is deeply committed to advancing health and has been a key contributor to the Black Scientists Taskforce on COVID-19 Vaccination Equity and the Black Health & Vaccine Initiative, in partnership with the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario. Beyond equity work, Dr. Abdurrahman is passionate about the intersection of technology and medicine. She is dedicated to leveraging innovation to enhance patient care and is a strong advocate for advancing the medical profession through inclusive leadership and systemic change. https://www.oma.org/expert-advice/request-a-physician-speaker/speakers-search/dr-zainab-abdurrahman/ https://www.qandaallergy.ca/post/dr-a-explains-the-concerns-about-older-sedating-antihistamines Keywords pediatric allergy, immunology, health equity, representation in medicine, food allergies, EpiPen, allergy diagnosis, cultural considerations, adult allergies, social media awareness * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com
In this season 8 premiere of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes three members of the AASM guideline committee—Dr. Rami Khayat, Professor and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine and Director of Penn State Health Sleep Services; Dr. Shirine Allam, Professor of Medicine at Emory University and Program Director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the Atlanta VA Medical Center; and Dr. Christine Won, Medical Director of Yale Centers for Sleep Medicine and Professor of Medicine at Yale University—to discuss the newly released AASM clinical practice guidelines for central sleep apnea treatment. The conversation begins with the rigorous process behind guideline development, clarifying the distinction between evidence-based recommendations and expert opinion. The panel systematically walks through each recommendation, addressing CPAP use across various CSA etiologies including primary CSA, heart failure-related CSA, medication-induced CSA, treatment-emergent CSA, and CSA due to medical conditions. A surprising recommendation against BPAP without backup rate generates discussion about why backup rates matter and why heart failure patients are excluded from certain BPAP recommendations. The experts tackle the controversial topic of adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV), explaining why it's now conditionally recommended even for heart failure patients despite SERVE-HF trial concerns. They clarify that newer ASV algorithms differ from devices used in that study and emphasize the importance of patient-provider shared decision-making and treatment at experienced centers. Practical implementation guidance covers oxygen therapy for heart failure and high-altitude CSA, including insurance coverage challenges. The panel discusses acetazolamide use across multiple CSA etiologies, providing concrete advice on prescribing and follow-up protocols. Transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation receives attention as an option for select patients, with candid discussion about its invasive nature, accessibility limitations, and high costs. The episode addresses the shift toward viewing CSA treatment as chronic disease management, including billing code G211 implications. The experts emphasize that guidelines guide but don't constrain clinical judgment, stressing the importance of monitoring beyond AHI—including patient symptoms and quality of life improvements. Whether you're treating complex central sleep apnea, navigating insurance coverage, or seeking clarity on when ASV is appropriate, this review provides essential guidance for implementing evidence-based CSA treatment. Join us for this season premiere that translates complex guidelines into practical clinical applications.
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Food allergies, specifically peanut allergies have been increasing in children. But key research changed policy and the past 10 years have seen a steady decline. In a rare win for the goodies, we see how science shaped public policy and made things better for a whole generation of children. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Chris article on peanut and food allergies: https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/labos-food-allergies-a-hard-nut-to-crack-but-theres-some-good-news The old recommendations: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/2/346/62820/Hypoallergenic-Infant-Formulas?redirectedFrom=fulltext The new recommendations: https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/allergenic-solids#ref2 Increasing food allergies: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(10)00575-0/abstract The LEAP study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850 The effect the LEAP study had on allergy rates in children” https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/156/5/e2024070516/204636/Guidelines-for-Early-Food-Introduction-and?autologincheck=redirected Skin contact as a risk factor for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013536 Oral Immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812856 Met-analysis of immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31030987/
When your food allergy becomes the reason you have to walk out of your own professional presentation, something is deeply broken. That's exactly what happened to Christina LiPuma, MPH, RDN, CDCES, when she had a severe allergic reaction at a national nutrition conference. The culprit? A mislabeled "curry bowl" and a series of "I don't think so" answers that should never have been good enough. You ask if a dish contains peanuts. "I don't think so," says one staffer. "Pretty sure it doesn't," says another. Minutes later, your throat tingles, your heart races—and you realize what "pretty sure" can cost. This week on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE, I'm talking with Christina—Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and former Policy Associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest—about what happens when event dining fails, and how we can make it right. We'll discuss:
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Mike Weinstock discusses with Anton a case of upper back pain in this month's Medmal Cases, Andrew Petrosoniak on traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax decision making: risk stratification, imaging cutoffs and chest tube choices, Justin Morgenstern on brain injury guidelines risk stratification for neurosurgical consult, repeat imaging and admission, Andrew Tagg on management of post-circumcision bleeding and when to escalate care, Hans Rosenberg & Ariel Hendin on evaluation and management of CT contrast allergy and why steroids are out, Shawn Seregren on emotional contagion in resuscitation teams: how tone, pace and volume of your voice and body language effect team rescucitation dynamics and outcomes...
In this episode, host Dr. Amber Luong speaks with Drs. Alan Workman and Jim Palmer. They discuss the recently published Original Article: “The Completeness of Surgery Index Predicts Success in CRSwNP With Asthma by SNOT-22 and Asthma Control Test”. The full manuscript is available in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Listen and subscribe […]
The world will never be the same after this episode. We're here to talk shop and hawk sauce in the 6th episode of szn 4.Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. If you'd like to download the demos we showed off, you can go to our Bandcamp or website to pay-what-you-want to support us!and our brand-new discord is hereand follow us on Instagram, YouTube, etc!-- SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE BELOW ------Bug's Song-----Title: Flattering!Prompt Page: Poison Ivy -> Allergy -> ImmunotherapyLyrics:I don't begrudge flat-earthers cuz I think that they're crazy or insane its justa pity for their party thats based purely on their lazinesscause there's mountains of evidence that help make it clearthat our planet's a shape and that shape is a sphereand I fear that insisting we've already wonwill prevent us from doing whats yet to be donecause I have a dream and I need you to get with itearth isn't flat and if you, too, are sick of itJoin Us, Help Us, make coins and coasters jealousThe earth isn't flat (yeah, you don't have to tell us)When there's no way, here's our will:we won't die on this hillWe're not Flat Earthers... we're earth-flattenerswe'll get much further than that tin foil hat of yoursWe work all day to achieve the great flatteninga pancake shape is a bit more... Flattering!There's no subscription fees, neither monthly nor annualjust one flat rate and we hand you the manualwe'll start with the mountains 'cause how could we notwhen the low-hanging fruit is the highest of rocksonce we're smooth as a cue ball we'll need to start kneedingthen plan the next steps at the quarterly meetingcause I have a dream and now you're in the thick of itthe earth isn't flat and we're all just plane sick of it[Chorus]We work all day to achieve the great flatteninga pancake shape is a bit more... Flattering!and faith can move mountains but damn, when I'm done with 'emmoles will look down on the ground that's become of themWhen you had a dream and no one understood itto get back at all who have told you you couldn'tJoin us, Help us, we employ the overzealousThe earth isn't flat yet, and damn does that compel ushead to china, grab your chisel and I will meet you in the middlewe're not flat-earthers, we're earth flatteners...I have a dream, but whether its happeningyou all believed, and damn is it... Flattering!---- Matt's Song -----Title: Someone's Gonna Change The WorldPrompt Page: War on Terror -> Misnomer -> AnachronismLyrics:open up the curtains let the darkness inthe emperor expired in his bedand now the power vacuum that was left by himand filling in the air above our headsGunships littering in the skyFuel cells glittering like diamondsAnd all us ordinary folkGathering belowOh oh ohAnd we've got fire in our eyesUp there someone's gonna change the worldBut the world down here's in short supplyWho do you expect us to rise up against?The armies or the admirals or the gods?Might as well suggest we turn the river running through the town back on itselfand flood the mountain topsMainsails blocking out the moonSpent shells falling like a heavy rainAnd all us ordinary folkGathering belowOh oh ohAnd we've got fire in our eyesUp there someone's gonna change the worldBut the world down here's in short supplyAt night I dream like everybody dreamsI wake up I've forgotten what I've seenNo matter who prevails up there aboveThe meat down here still rots, and the air still tastes the sameTomorrow there'll be champagne for the richBut the only thing that trickles down is pissYou could cut the head off every kingThe meat down here still rots, and the air still tastes the same[Chorus]
AKA Penicillin Allergy 3: Delabel Hard With A VengeanceA departure from our semi-annual penicillin allergy episode: one on cephalosporin allergy! Jame and Callum are joined by Fionnuala Cox to discuss Cephalosporin allergy in general, and the CEPH-FAST risk assessment tool in particular. Ever wanted to know how to deal with cephalosporin allergy? Listen on! Paper here: Cox F, Vogrin S, Sullivan RP, Stone C, Koo G, Phillips E, et al. Development and validation of a cephalosporin allergy clinical decision rule. Journal of Infection. 2025 June 1;90(6). Available from: https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(25)00089-1/fulltexthttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106495(It's open access, don't worry) Audience survey: Tell us how rubbish we are here! Sign up for the BIA Dilemmas Day on Critical Care Infections here! Support the showQuestions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app!Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod
Early introduction of peanut into a child's diet may help them avoid development of peanut allergy, a recent study concludes. Robert Wood, a childhood allergy expert at Johns Hopkins, says it's just not that simple when it comes to understanding … Should you feed your young child peanut to prevent allergy? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Tristan Tierce of Allergy Voyage. Tristan is Co-Founder and CEO of Allergy Voyage, graduated from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University in 2024 with a double major in Business Entrepreneurship and Art Studies. He had his first anaphylactic reaction at ten months old, diagnosed with EOE at 4 years old. He has outgrown a vast number of allergies, but is still anaphylactic to Dairy, Pistachios, Cashews, and allergic to red meat, egg, and a couple other things. Tristan is Currently based in Dallas, TX with family.Allergy Voyage is a platform and service, primarily at Arizona State University, that helps people with food allergies find safe dining options by filtering menus, providing ingredient lists, and connecting them with dietitians, reducing the anxiety and risk of eating out. Founded by Tristan during his time at ASU, it aims to bridge the gap between consumers and restaurants, offering transparency and tools for safe, confident dining experiences, especially for those with severe restrictions. Tristan's Bio: Allergy Voyage Co-Founder and CEO, Tristan Tierce, had his first anaphylactic reaction at ten months old, and was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis at age four. Traveling to different hospitals, speaking at FARE events, and contributing to local support groups, Tristan has always actively engaged with the allergic community and advocated for others with dietary restrictions. Tristan began to encounter travel-based struggles with dining out after moving out of state for university, inspiring the creation of Allergy Voyage!AV's Bio: Allergy Voyage is a digital Concierge service that hosts menus for individuals with dietary restrictions to view, helping them feel safer and confident when dining, simultaneously increasing food service provider revenue. Users can filter menus based on their dietary needs, discovering allergens and present ingredients, save information to their accounts, and grow further connected to food service providers.Allergy Voyage: https://allergyvoyage.com/Socials: @AllergyVoyageJoin My Private Facebook Group to connect, support and share: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoodAllergyPI/Read My Articles on WebMD: https://blogs.webmd.com/food-allergies/lisa-horneThe Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636The Food Allergy Talk Podcast: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Food Allergy P.I. Blog: https://foodallergypi.comX: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com
Listener mail for heart block, crazy blood pressures, and water allergy. Mawi and Shelly tell stories about big tongues, MH, dementia, and problematic circumcisions. Join the Wise Guys for their journey into the strange new year.
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm Out Loud – If the mRNA is in the cardiac tissue, does that mean that it'll never ever be cleared? Allergy shots and the adjuvants. Has anyone looked at long-term data and safety? Is the long-term consequence cancer due to the immunosuppressive quality of pre-treatment?
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm Out Loud – If the mRNA is in the cardiac tissue, does that mean that it'll never ever be cleared? Allergy shots and the adjuvants. Has anyone looked at long-term data and safety? Is the long-term consequence cancer due to the immunosuppressive quality of pre-treatment?
As parents, we expect the occasional food reaction. Maybe a rash, some fussiness, or a tummy ache. But what happens when your child suddenly becomes violently ill hours after eating something they've had before, and no one seems to know why? That was my reality when Jasper had this kind of reaction to shrimp. Inside this episode, I'm digging into: What FPIES is and how it differs from IgE-mediated food allergies Common trigger foods and why reactions can show up hours later Our experience with Jasper's shrimp reaction (and what we learned from it) How to navigate fear around food after a reaction Why trusting your instincts and advocating for your child matters --- Show Notes: Sign up for a 1:1 Discovery Call Join the Imperfectly Paige Wellness Community Join the Compass Method DIY Program Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount! Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.
When should an antibiotic allergy actually be tested? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, guest host Dr. Basil Kahwash, an allergist and immunologist at Ohio ENT & Allergy, sits down with Dr. Cosby Stone, an allergist and immunologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to discuss antibiotic allergies and how to distinguish true allergies from intolerances. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Stone breaks down common misconceptions around antibiotic allergies, with a focus on penicillin and cephalosporins. The conversation explores how these allergies are evaluated, including when skin testing is appropriate, why inaccurate allergy labels matter, and how confirmed allergies should be managed long term. They also dive into more advanced topics such as drug desensitization, current research in the field, and where the future of drug allergy evaluation is headed. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Understanding Antibiotic Allergies07:28 - The Importance of Accurate Allergy Diagnosis10:55 - Key Questions for Diagnosing Allergies17:10 - Implementing Allergy Testing in Healthcare Settings19:06 - Identifying Severe Allergic Reactions26:31 - Interpreting Allergy Skin Testing Procedures33:17 - Penicillin and Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity37:15 - Drug Desensitization: Indications and Process40:30 - Prognosis and Long-Term Outcomes of Drug Allergies47:22 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Dr. Basil Kahwash https://www.ohioentandallergy.com/physicians/basil-kahwash-md/ Dr. Cosby Stonehttps://www.vanderbilthealth.com/doctors/stone-cosby
How does a tick bite end up with you being allergic to meat? It might sound the stuff of science fiction, but there's a syndrome called 'alpha-gal syndrome' which can be traced back to being bitten by a certain type of tick. The allergy is more commonly called the 'Mammalian meat allergy', with those affected potentially ending up being allergic to meat.
Today, I'm joined by Dr. Maeve O'Connor, a board-certified allergist and immunologist practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. O'Connor's training reflects both rigor and range. She completed dual undergraduate degrees at the University of South Carolina Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish before earning her medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She then completed her internship and residency at the University of Texas and its affiliated hospitals in Houston, where she served as Chief Medical Resident. Her subspecialty training in Allergy and Immunology was completed at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver consistently ranked the number one respiratory hospital in the United States where she developed deep expertise in asthma, allergic disease, and immune dysregulation. She further expanded her clinical lens through fellowship training in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona from 2013 to 2015. Clinically, Dr. O'Connor works at the intersection of pediatrics, immunology, and real family life where eczema isn't just a rash, food reactions aren't just labels, and immune symptoms rarely fit neatly into algorithmic boxes. Her work emphasizes careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and avoiding both over-medicalization and missed pathology. In a time when allergy medicine is often reduced to test results and avoidance lists, Dr. O'Connor brings a grounded, thoughtful approach helping families and clinicians distinguish what's truly allergic, what's inflammatory, what's developmental, and what's simply noise. Today, we'll explore how allergic disease actually presents in children, why mislabeling is so common, how early immune signals shape long-term health, and how pediatricians and specialists can collaborate more effectively without fear-based medicine. This is a conversation about immune literacy, clinical nuance, and doing better for children in a world where their immune systems are under increasing pressure. I'm excited to welcome Dr. Maeve O'Connor. Dr. M
From Food Allergy Parent to Published Author and CEO: Meenal Lele on Building an Evidence-Based Prevention Company as Delaware Mandates Insurance Coverage As Delaware implements the nation's first insurance mandate for early allergen introduction on January 1st, 2026, Meenal Lele, Founder & CEO of Lil Mixins and author of The Baby and the Biome, shares her journey from food allergy parent to medical entrepreneur. With multiple patents, published clinical studies, and an engineering background, Meenal built Hanimune Therapeutics to address a crisis affecting 33 million Americans. She discusses the clinical evidence behind early allergen introduction, navigating insurance coverage, and why state-level policy changes matter for reducing childhood allergies while saving healthcare systems millions. Discover how maternal insight combined with scientific rigor is transforming prevention. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
Your gut's nervous system directly influences whether you tolerate foods or react to them, making it a key factor in food sensitivities and allergy risk A tiny nerve messenger called the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) tells your gut stem cells how to rebuild the intestinal lining; when VIP drops, your gut produces too many tuft cells that trigger allergy like inflammation Everyday exposures — like microplastics, seed oils, and emulsifiers found in processed foods — damage tight junction proteins, weaken your gut barrier, and increase the flow of irritants into your bloodstream Low vitamin D, disrupted sleep, and high stress interfere with your gut's ability to maintain barrier integrity and calm immune activity, raising your vulnerability to allergic reactions You can lower your allergy risk by supporting mitochondrial function, removing gut damaging triggers, restoring healthy carbs in the right order, and improving the nerve-gut connection that regulates intestinal healing
Michael Berry continues his conversation with Dr. Chris Colosso about pollen, dust mites, allergy shots, and the science behind why spring hits so hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reading food labels can feel like a full-time job when you or your child has food allergies. Even when you know what to avoid, labels can still be confusing, especially when you run into “may contain” warnings. Marion Groetch, a registered dietitian with decades of experience in food allergy care and education, joins us to unpack all things food labels. Together, we break down U.S. allergen labeling laws, what parts of the package actually matter, and why “may contain” statements are a much grayer area than most people realize. We also share practical tips for navigating so-called “mystery ingredients” like natural flavors and oils, when it is worth contacting a manufacturer, and how to avoid being more restrictive than necessary while still staying safe. What we cover in our episode about food labels: What U.S. labeling laws require: How FALCPA and the FASTER Act protect families by requiring clear disclosure of the Top 9 major allergens. Where allergy information actually lives on a label: Why the ingredients list and “Contains” statement matter most, and why front-of-package claims should be ignored. What “may contain” actually means: Why these statements are voluntary and unregulated, and what that means for real-world decision-making. Foods that fall outside labeling laws: Common situations where allergen labeling is not required, including deli foods, restaurant meals, airline meals, and alcohol. How to avoid over-restricting your diet: Practical guidance on mystery ingredients, higher-risk products, and when contacting a manufacturer actually makes sense. ___ Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to Genentech for sponsoring today's episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.
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Covid-19 har på många sätt präglat våra liv under de senaste åren, och nya forskningsresultat fortsätter att ge oss insikt i hur immunförsvaret agerar i samband med viral infektion. Ett exempel på detta är den studie som Philip Curman, specialist i dermatologi vid Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset i Solna, disputerad inom genetiska hudsjukdomar och forskare inom dermatologisk epidemiologi vid Karolinska Institutet, nyligen publicerade i The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology tillsammans med ett internationellt forskarlag.I studien, som baserades på den amerikanska elektroniska hälsodatabasen TriNetX, undersökte man sambandet mellan covid-19-infektion och typ 2-inflammatoriska sjukdomar, och fann en markant ökad risk för personer som haft covid-19 att utveckla astma, kronisk bihåleinflammation och/eller allergisk rinit. Däremot såg man ingen ökad risk för typ 2-inflammatoriska sjukdomar i huden, som atopisk dermatit, eller i matstrupen i form av eosinofil esofagit. En ännu tydligare skillnad framträdde vid jämförelse med individer som vaccinerats mot covid-19, vilket indikerar att vaccination inte bara skyddar mot infektion i sig, utan även verkar ha en viss förebyggande effekt mot vissa följdsjukdomar i luftvägarna. I detta avsnitt diskuterar han studiens upplägg och resultat, potentiella begränsningar och såväl planerade som pågående forskningsprojekt inom typ 2-inflammation, som förhoppningsvis kan bidra till ökad förståelse för immunaktivering och sjukdomsutveckling.Läs mer om den aktuella studien och pågående och kommande forskningsprojekt här:COVID-19 infection raises respiratory type 2 inflammatory disease risk, whereas vaccination is protective - ScienceDirectPhilip Curman | Karolinska Institutet
If you've got a penicillin allergy, this episode is crucial for you! That's because you can outgrow a drug allergy like this even if you developed it as an adult. Antibiotic allergies are either misdiagnosed or fade over time. Even if you avoid taking antibiotics like the plague, having a drug allergy on your medical chart can end up limiting treatment options if you find yourself truly needing them.In this episode, my guest, Dr. Mariana Castells, breaks down how drug allergies are diagnosed, how long they take to disappear, why they can appear later in life, and how “drug delabeling” could dramatically improve your care (especially when something serious happens). Dr. Mariana Castells, M.D., Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert in allergy and immunology with over 30 years of experience. Whether you have an antibiotic allergy (or you know someone who does), this is a must-listen interview!⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references
Send me a question or story!It is very common for clients to present their pet to the veterinarian complaining that an allergy medication that used to work is no longer effective. Before changing therapies, it is important to consider four different things.1. Rule out simple mistakes like missed flea prevention, diet change, etc.2. Identify infection3. Progression of allergies4. It is no longer just allergiesLearn more details on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Timestamps00:00 Intro01:20 Looking for Simple Causes03:47 Identify Infections06:10 Allergy Progression08:30 When It Isn't Just Allergies10:22 Overview12:05 Outro
A healthy 47-year-old man from New Jersey suddenly died after delayed allergic reactions to red meat; it was later confirmed to be caused by alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), marking the first documented fatality linked to tick-driven mammalian meat allergy His symptoms began hours after eating beef following a recent camping trip, during which he sustained 12 to 13 suspected lone star tick bites — exposure to this tick is now known to trigger the immune sensitization that leads to AGS AGS occurs when the lone star tick introduces the alpha-gal sugar molecule into the bloodstream, causing the body to form antibodies and react severely, sometimes fatally, upon future consumption of mammalian meat or byproducts Cases of AGS are rising explosively across the United States, with documented diagnoses climbing from 12 in 2009 to more than 110,000 by 2022; estimates suggest over 450,000 Americans may be affected Experts warn that expanding tick ranges, misdiagnoses, and lack of awareness among healthcare providers are fueling this hidden public health threat, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive tick-bite strategies and proper tick removal techniques
This week, Chad and Kelsey try to help a couple where the wife recently developed an allergy to his semen, Kelsey spoils one of her Christmas presents and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent
In this episode, host Dr. Dan Beswick speaks with Dr. Waleed Abuzeid. They discuss the recently published Original Article: “Predicting Surgical Outcomes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis From Preoperative Patient Data: A Machine Learning Approach.” The full manuscript is available in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Listen and subscribe for free to Scope It Out […]
In episode 63 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Mari Kitahata joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the role of outcomes research on clinical decisions for patient care. Dr Kitahata is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) in the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. For more than 3 decades, she has directed the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Clinical Research Core. Dr Kitahata's research focuses on improving long-term outcomes for people with HIV and she has led studies demonstrating key determinants of increased survival in people with HIV including early initiation of antiretroviral therapy and care managed by physicians with greater HIV experience. Dr Kitahata discusses the significance of outcomes research in clinical settings, particularly in the context of HIV care. She explains the differences between efficacy and effectiveness, the challenges faced in observational studies, and the importance of statistical techniques to address biases. Dr Kitahata and Dr Saag discuss the role of electronic medical records (EMRs) in enhancing data collection and the necessity of data validation through adjudication processes. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of patient-reported outcomes and the limitations of EMR data, including issues of misclassification. Finally, Dr Saag and Dr Kitahata discuss the distinction between predictive modeling and etiologic modeling in research, underscoring the complexities of clinical care and the future directions for outcomes research.0:00 – Introduction2:30 – Efficacy versus effectiveness5:51 – Challenges in outcomes research8:27 – Statistical techniques in observational studies16:13 – The role of electronic medical records19:36 – Patient-reported outcomes and their importance22:18 – Data validation and adjudication28:30 – Limitations of observational data35:08 – The future of outcomes research __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...
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A recent report of a man dying after eating a hamburger has catapulted the Lonestar Tick into the news. Can the saliva of a tick cause an aversion to meat so much as to the point of death? How does this play into the plans of the WEF, UN, WHO and many others to restrict people from eating meat? What if they have already told us what they would like to do with this tick. They actually have and as you would suspect, it isn't good.....Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com
This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive exposure to sulfuric acid — trust us, you don't want to mess around with this chemical. Then Jeremy Bent joins to share the unfortunate way he discovered he's allergic to sulfa-based antibiotics.
Clonal mast cell disease is often missed because symptoms vary from person to person, tryptase levels can be normal, and bone marrow biopsies are hard to get. For some people, unexplained or very severe anaphylaxis may be an early sign of a clonal mast cell disease. In this episode, we review “Prevalence of KIT D816V in anaphylaxis or systemic mast cell activation,” published in October 2025 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. This paper, known as the PROSPECTOR trial, is looking at how often the KIT D816V mutation can be found using a blood test in adults who have had anaphylaxis or systemic mast cell activation symptoms. We break down why KIT D816V matters, how it connects to systemic mastocytosis, why HaT needs to be considered, and how newer blood tests may help doctors catch clonal mast cell disease earlier. What we cover in our episode about KIT D816V and anaphylaxis: Setting the stage: Understanding mast cell activation and anaphylaxis. Why KIT D816V matters: How this mutation fits into clonal mast cell disease, what blood testing can reveal, and when doctors still turn to a bone marrow biopsy. Making sense of tryptase and hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HaT): Why baseline tryptase, the “20% + 2” rule, and HaT can make screening more complicated than it seems. What the PROSPECTOR trial uncovered: How often KIT D816V appeared in people with anaphylaxis, and other results on tryptase and HaT. How this helps patients: What these findings mean for anyone with unexplained or severe anaphylaxis, and how doctors combine KIT testing, tryptase, HaT, and symptoms to decide on next steps. Other podcast episodes about mast cell disease: Ep. 127: Management of indolent mastocytosis - A clinical yardstick Ep. 126: Management of mast cell activation syndrome - A clinical yardstick Ep. 121: Avapritinib vs Placebo in Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis - PIONEER Trial Ep. 118: The ISM Disconnect - Do Patients and Providers Agree on Symptom Control? Ep. 70 How do stress and low histamine diets impact mast cell disease? Ep. 63: Mast Cell Diseases & Systemic Mastocytosis: The Basic Science Ep. 65: The Symptoms and Triggers of Mast Cell Disease *********** The Itch Review, hosted by Dr. Gupta, Kortney, and Dr. Blaiss, explores allergy and immunology studies, breaking down complex research in conversations accessible to clinicians, patients, and caregivers. Each episode provides key insights from journal articles and includes a one-page infographic in the show notes for easy reference. *********** Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to Blueprint Medicines for sponsoring today's episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.
In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on alpha-gal syndrome diagnostic testing at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Gary Falcetano, PA-C. Gary shares insights into how the alpha-gal syndrome test works and answers some of our most frequently asked questions. How do you talk to your provider about being tested? Is the test covered by insurance? What provider can order the test? He also dives into how Allergy Insider, Thermo Fisher's patient resource, is bringing alpha-gal into the conversation. Tune in now to learn more! Gary Falcetano, PA-C, serves as Senior Manager Global Medical and Scientific Affairs for allergy at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Gary has been a Board Certified Physician Assistant for over 28 years, and is the host of Allergy Insider's ImmunoCAST podcast.Visit Allergy Insider to learn more about their patient resources and be sure to follow on social media: @allergyinsider
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:00pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump, alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced a repeal of onerous fuel efficiency regulations put in place under the Biden administration. They had been designed to artificially boost electric vehicle manufacturing and sales. Trump described the policy shift as a win for consumers—as the previous efficiency standards led to higher prices on new vehicles. 6:30pm-While speaking with New York Post reporter Miranda Devine, FDA Director and Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary documented the ways former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci was involved in a massive attempt to suppress the truth about Covid-19's origins. 6:40pm- A report from Ernesto Londono of The New York Times documents rampant fraud plaguing Minnesota—dozens of people have been charged with stealing more than $1 billion in taxpayer money from programs meant to feed hungry children and provide therapy for autistic children. Critics of Governor Tim Walz say his administration allowed the fraud to persist “partly because state officials were fearful of alienating the Somali community” who were largely responsible for the scams.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/03/2025): 3:05pm- A report from Ernesto Londono of The New York Times documents rampant fraud plaguing Minnesota—dozens of people have been charged with stealing more than $1 billion in taxpayer money from programs meant to feed hungry children and provide therapy for autistic children. Critics of Governor Tim Walz say his administration allowed the fraud to persist “partly because state officials were fearful of alienating the Somali community” who were largely responsible for the scams. 3:10pm- While speaking with the press on Tuesday, President Donald Trump called for a reduction of migrants from third world countries who are openly unwilling to assimilate to American culture. 3:20pm- Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan has died six years after he was struck by a vehicle while on duty. Rich notes that Officer Chan was a friend of the show. Next Friday the show will be broadcasting from the 6th Annual Andy Chan Holiday Block Party. 3:30pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump, alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced a repeal of onerous fuel efficiency regulations put in place under the Biden administration. They had been designed to artificially boost electric vehicle manufacturing and sales. 4:05pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump, alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced a repeal of onerous fuel efficiency regulations put in place under the Biden administration. They had been designed to artificially boost electric vehicle manufacturing and sales. Trump described the policy shift as a win for consumers—as the previous efficiency standards led to higher prices on new vehicles. 4:40pm- Carrie Severino—President of the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN) & Co-Author of the book, “Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin. The case asks whether a federal court can hear First Choice's First Amendment challenge to a New Jersey investigatory subpoena when no state court has yet ordered the group to comply. While being questioned by Justice Clarence Thomas, NJ Attorney General Sundeep Iyer conceded that NJ hasn't received any public complaints to justify its subpoena against the pro-life health center. 5:05pm- A Washington Post report states that Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized a series of deadly strikes on a drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, ordering military officials to “kill everybody.” The directive, according to the report, led to a second strike killing several crew members that survived the initial assault on the vessel. The New York Times, as well as the White House, dispute that Hegseth explicitly authorized the second strike or ordered to eliminate survivors. The NYT also reports that the “U.S. military intercepted radio communications from one of the survivors to what [officials] said were narco-traffickers.” 5:30pm- Following the Eagles loss to the Bears on Friday, Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo had his house egged. Does Justin have an alibi? Plus, a drunk racoon ransacked a convenience store! And “Be Nice to Matt Week” continues…sort of… 6:00pm- Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump, alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced a repeal of onerous fuel efficiency regulations put in place under the Biden administration. They had been designed to artificially boost electric vehicle manufacturing and sales. Trump described the policy shift as a win for consumers—as the previous efficiency standards led to higher prices on new vehicles. 6:30pm-While speaking with New York Post reporter Miranda Devine, FDA Director and Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary documented the ways former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci was involved in a ma ...
Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Monday Night Football matchup against the Patriots. With Mike Kafka shaking up the staff by firing Shane Bowen and elevating Charlie Bullen to interim defensive coordinator, they break down the changes fans should expect and why these moves matter for the team's future. They also dive into why playing strong down the stretch is critical and make the case for why Jaxson Dart needs more reps as the season unfolds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are handing the show over to Slate's news podcast, What Next. Thousands of children may be avoiding peanut allergies thanks to research indicating that early exposure to—rather than avoidance of—the legume is key. Now there's reason to believe this is true for tons of allergens – and that the great “pandemic” of kid food allergies never needed to happen. Guest: Dr. David Hill, attending physician with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and The Hill Lab. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now atslate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are handing the show over to Slate's news podcast, What Next. Thousands of children may be avoiding peanut allergies thanks to research indicating that early exposure to—rather than avoidance of—the legume is key. Now there's reason to believe this is true for tons of allergens – and that the great “pandemic” of kid food allergies never needed to happen. Guest: Dr. David Hill, attending physician with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and The Hill Lab. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now atslate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are dismayed by the changes on CDC vaccine website positively stating the link between autism and vaccination, the finding of wild type poliovirus 1 in Germany, Marburg virus in Ethiopia, decimation of the elephant breeding colony by H5N1 and the first human case of H5N5 influenza virus infection before Dr. Griffin deep dives into recent statistics on the measles epidemic, RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, antibody escape by seasonal flu viruses, where to find PEMGARDA, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, long COVID treatment center, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions, if resistance exercise aids in recovery from long COVID and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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For years, doctors warned parents to keep peanuts away from children until they turn three. But that advice backfired. Experts now say delayed exposure helped cause a peanut allergy surge in the U.S. Lessons for public health from peanut allergy advice.