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This episode of WarDocs features Dr. David Tate, a clinical neuropsychologist and lead author of the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year. The discussion centers on a groundbreaking study utilizing the LIMBIC-CENC cohort—a massive data set of over 3,000 participants—to investigate persistent brain changes in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Dr. Tate explains that traditional MRI scans often show normal results in patients with invisible symptoms because researchers often oversimplify patient groupings. By digging into more refined clinical characteristics, such as the mechanism of injury and number of exposures, his team identified unique physical signatures in the brain. Specifically, blast exposures were linked to changes in central white matter, while repetitive traumatic hits impacted more peripheral gray matter structures. The conversation highlights the critical importance of neuroimaging techniques like diffusion tensor imaging, which is more sensitive to structural white matter changes than standard hospital sequences. Dr. Tate emphasizes that these findings provide vital validation for service members and veterans, demonstrating that their ongoing symptoms are rooted in physical, biological changes rather than purely psychological or "imagined". For clinicians, the episode serves as a call to action to move beyond simplistic interpretations of "normal" imaging and to prioritize exhaustive injury histories that include the physics of every exposure event. By combining a deep dive into advanced neuroimaging with a focus on personalized medicine, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the future of TBI diagnosis and treatment. Listeners will learn how high-resolution volumetric data and detailed clinical info—including loss of consciousness and post-traumatic amnesia markers—are used to improve prognostic accuracy. Ultimately, Dr. Tate's work demonstrates that injury history matters even years later, pointing researchers and clinicians toward a more precise approach to studying and treating the diverse landscape of mild traumatic brain injuries in the military population. Chapters (00:00-01:30) Introduction to the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year (01:30-06:17) Dr. David Tate's Professional Background and Career Evolution (06:17-08:04) Understanding the LIMBIC-CENC Cohort and Consortium Research (08:04-12:44) Methodology: Advanced Neuroimaging and Detailed Clinical Variables (12:44-17:03) Key Findings: Heterogeneity of mTBI and Mechanism-Specific Signatures (17:03-22:15) The Bottom Line: Validating Veteran Experiences and Clinical Takeaways Chapter Summaries (00:00-01:30) Introduction to the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year MG(R) Jeff Clark introduces guest Dr. David Tate and recognizes his team for winning the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year. The article focuses on persistent MRI findings unique to blast and repetitive mild traumatic brain injury within the LIMBIC-CENC cohort. (01:30-06:17) Dr. David Tate's Professional Background and Career Evolution Dr. Tate shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Mississippi to becoming a leading researcher in academic neuropsychology. He discusses his mentorship under Erin Bigler and his favorite career experiences working directly with service members at Brooke Army Medical Center. (06:17-08:04) Understanding the LIMBIC-CENC Cohort and Consortium Research The discussion explores the advantages of using a large consortium dataset that includes over 3,000 participants across the United States. This prospective study enables leading scientists and clinicians to collaborate on well-characterized, long-term functional outcomes following brain injury. (08:04-12:44) Methodology: Advanced Neuroimaging and Detailed Clinical Variables Dr. Tate explains the use of high-resolution volumetric MRI data and diffusion tensor imaging to map brain structural connections. Researchers combined these images with a plethora of clinical data, including lifetime exposure histories, demographics, and specific injury markers like loss of consciousness. (12:44-17:03) Key Findings: Heterogeneity of mTBI and Mechanism-Specific Signatures The study reveals that mild TBI is extremely heterogeneous and simplistic group comparisons often obscure meaningful findings. Findings showed that blast exposures leave signatures in central white matter, while repetitive traumatic injuries more specifically affect gray matter structures. (17:03-22:15) The Bottom Line: Validating Veteran Experiences and Clinical Takeaways The bottom line is that persistent brain changes can be detected if clinicians look at the right variables and mechanism of injury. This research validates the lived experiences of veterans, proving their symptoms are not imagined and emphasizing the need for detailed injury histories. Article Reference Persistent MRI Findings Unique to Blast and Repetitive Mild TBI: Analysis of the CENC/LIMBIC Cohort Injury Characteristics Open Access David F Tate, PhD , Benjamin S C Wade, PhD , Carmen S Velez, MS , Erin D Bigler, PhD , Nicholas D Davenport, PhD , Emily L Dennis, PhD , Carrie Esopenko, PhD , Sidney R Hinds, MD , Jacob Kean, PhD , Eamonn Kennedy, PhD Military Medicine, Volume 189, Issue 9-10, September/October 2024, Pages e1938–e1946, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae031 Take Home Messages Heterogeneity of Mild TBI: Mild traumatic brain injury is not a single, uniform condition, and simplistic groupings can obscure meaningful characteristics of an injury. Clinicians must recognize that "if you've seen one mild TBI, you've seen one mild TBI," requiring a more personalized approach to diagnosis. Mechanism-Specific Signatures: The physical signature left on the brain depends heavily on the mechanism of injury, with blast exposures typically affecting central white matter and repetitive traumatic hits impacting peripheral gray matter. Understanding these distinctions helps explain why different patients experience different functional outcomes even with the same diagnosis. Sensitivity of Advanced Neuroimaging: Standard MRI sequences often fail to detect injuries in mTBI patients, but advanced techniques like diffusion tensor imaging are highly sensitive to structural white matter changes. Relying solely on basic imaging can lead to an over-simplistic interpretation that overlooks persistent brain changes. Validation of Lived Experiences: Research into persistent brain changes provides vital biological validation for veterans and service members who struggle with ongoing symptoms. These findings support the idea that invisible wounds have a physical basis and are not simply psychological or imagined. Importance of Detailed Injury Histories: For clinicians, the most critical takeaway is the necessity of capturing a detailed lifetime injury history, including the number of exposures and specific physics of each event. This detailed clinical information is essential for improving prognostic accuracy and understanding a patient's long-term health trajectory. Episode Keywords Military Medicine, WarDocs Podcast, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI Diagnosis, Blast Exposure, Neuropsychology, Persistent MRI Findings, Veteran Healthcare, Brain Imaging, Mild TBI, LIMBIC-CENC Cohort, Neuroimaging Research, AMSUS, Combat Injury, White Matter Change, Brain Health, Dr. David Tate, Military Health System, Invisible Injuries, Medical Podcast, Concussion Recovery, Gray Matter, MRI Scans, AMSUS Article of the Year, Veteran Support, Brain Mapping Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #WarDocs, #BrainHealth, #Veterans, #Neuroscience, #MildTBI, #BlastInjury, #MedicalResearch Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation. 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In this episode we are talking about uncertainty and risk along with patient preferences for communication. Segment 1: The attitudes of individuals with or at risk of adult-onset genetic conditions on reproductive genetic testing: A systematic review Shanice Allen is a PhD student from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) at the University of Sheffield. The aim of her research is exploring the attitudes and experiences of individuals with or at-risk of genetic MND on reproductive genetic testing, and explore how and if clinicians discuss these options with these individuals. This will help us identify any barriers to accessing reproductive services. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanice-allen-9a89661a5/ In this segment we discuss: - The attitudes toward reproductive genetic testing in adult-onset genetic conditions. - Experiential knowledge and perceived disease severity in shaping reproductive decision-making. - Ethical themes including guilt, eugenics, and concerns about pregnancy termination. - Findings supporting more tailored, longitudinal genetic counseling approaches. Segment 2: Assessing patient communication preferences for reclassified variants of uncertain significance in a general genetics clinic Eden Brush, MS, CGC is a pediatric and inpatient genetic counselor in the Division of Clinical Genetics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She completed her graduate training at Columbia University as part of the class of 2024. She is passionate about rare disease advocacy, narrative medicine, and disability justice. In this segment we discuss: - Patient communication preferences for reclassified variants of uncertain significance (VUS) and patient-driven practice insights - Factors that emphasize the utility of shared responsibility, the need for standardized recontact systems, and the importance of equity-focused implementation strategies. - How VUS reclassification type impacted patient-preferred disclosure methods. Would you like to nominate a JoGC article to be featured in the show? If so, please fill out this nomination submission form here. Multiple entries are encouraged including articles where you, your colleagues, or your friends are authors. Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Dialogues! In the meantime, listen to all our episodes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “DNA Dialogues”. For more information about this episode visit dnadialogues.podbean.com, where you can also stream all episodes of the show. Check out the Journal of Genetic Counseling here for articles featured in this episode and others. Any questions, episode ideas, guest pitches, or comments can be sent into DNADialoguesPodcast@gmail.com. DNA Dialogues' team includes Jehannine Austin, Naomi Wagner, Khalida Liaquat, Kate Wilson and DNA Today's Kira Dineen. Our logo was designed by Ashlyn Enokian. Our current intern is Stephanie Schofield.
The Kouri Richins trial brings Maggie Mobeley & Pamela Ulmer, Utah State Medical Examiner, to the stand in this segment.The Kouri Richins murder trial continues in Utah as the state prosecutes the children's book author for allegedly poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl. Prosecutors allege she killed him for insurance money after secretly increasing his policy to $1.9 million. The defense maintains Eric died from accidental drug use.True Crime Today delivers real-time trial coverage as it happens—key testimony, critical cross-examinations, and the moments that matter. No waiting for nightly recaps. Watch the case unfold live.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #TrueCrimeToday #LiveTrial #EricRichins #UtahCourt #TrueCrimeNews #CourtTV #TrialWatch #BreakingCrime
A Parenting Resource for Children’s Behavior and Mental Health
Wondering why your child struggles with focus, mood, or emotional outbursts? Could a gene be amplifying ADHD, anxiety, and dysregulation, increasing stress sensitivity? Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, shows parents how to decode behavior and calm the brain effectively.If you've tried everything and your child still melts down, struggles to focus, or seems stuck in fight-or-flight, you're not failing. You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into how a gene could be amplifying ADHD, anxiety, and dysregulation and, most importantly, what you can do to calm the brain and create real change.Why does my child seem more reactive than other kids, even with good parenting?When a child's nervous system is already under pressure, genetic factors can lower their stress tolerance. Genes like MTHFR don't cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, or emotional dysregulation—but they can amplify vulnerability when combined with chronic stress, genetic and environmental influences, and other risk factors.This matters because research shows ADHD and related psychiatric disorders have a complex genetic architecture involving multiple genes, gene–environment interactions, and socioeconomic factors.Key takeaways:Genes involved can affect detoxification, inflammation, and neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotoninStress exposure fills the “stress cup” fasterBehavior is communication—not a character flawReal-Life Example: Two kids have the same school day. One recovers quickly. The other melts down for hours. Same environment—different genetic susceptibility, highlighting how genetic and environmental influences shape responses to everyday stress.Could MTHFR really impact ADHD symptoms, anxiety, or emotional regulation?Yes—but not in the scary way social media makes it sound. MTHFR is one of many genetic variations affecting methylation, the process that helps the body clear stress hormones and inflammatory byproducts. When methylation is sluggish, the sympathetic nervous system stays activated longer, making recovery from stress more difficult.Findings suggest kids with ADHD symptom dimensions, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, or major depressive disorder may struggle more with recovery after stress—especially when genetic and socioeconomic interplay, genetic and environmental influences, and other environmental risk factors pile up.What parents often notice:Heightened anxiety & emotional volatilitySlower recovery after meltdownsSensitivity to medications or supplementsThis doesn't change the ADHD diagnosis—but it helps explain why regulation takes more effort in some children, even with supportive parenting and structured routines.If you're tired of walking on eggshells or feeling like nothing works…Get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit and finally learn what to say and do in
SailGP has released its initial findings from its investigation into the high-speed collision between the Black Foils and Team France boats at this month's regatta in Auckland. Two sailors were hospitalised after the French and Kiwi boats collided at speeds approaching 90 kilometres an hour on day one of the SailGP event. Both boats sustained significant damage and are expected to be off the water for some time. Sports Editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast
This week on the Nutshell , Daisy and Clare discuss whether paying more for organic produce pays off in terms of health benefits. There are lots of things to think about from pesticide burden to the nutrient values in the foods themselves. But with ever rising food bills, should you prioritise organic, or can we afford not to? Smith-Spangler C, Bravata DM, Hunter-Goren A, et al.“Are organic foods safer or healthier than conventional alternatives? A systematic review.”Annals of Internal Medicine, 2012; 157(5):348–366.DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-201209040-00007Baranski M, Średnicka-Tober D, Volakakis N, et al.Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses.British Journal of Nutrition. 2014;111(5):794–811.doi: 10.1017/S000711451300284XBaudry, J., Assmann, K. E., Touvier, M., Allès, B., Seconda, L., Latino-Martel, P., Hercberg, S. (2018). Association of frequency of organic food consumption with cancer risk: Findings from the NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort study.mJAMA Internal Medicine, 178(12), 1597–1606.https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.4357https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.phphttps://www.pan-europe.info/https://www.pan-uk.org/https://hodmedods.co.uk/If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you're not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.
Team USA Women's Hockey Declines SOTU Invite Trump joked he'd “have to” invite the women's team or risk impeachment. The women were formally invited. They declined, citing scheduling conflicts. The moment undercut a carefully curated State of the Union optics play. Theme: You can't manufacture unity if respect sounds reluctant.“Have to Invite the Women” Joke Backfires Trump framed inviting the women as political necessity. Delivered during a celebratory moment with the men's team. Comment intensified scrutiny around women's sports recognition. The later decline amplified the original tone problem. Theme: If the punchline boomerangs, it wasn't clever — it was careless. FBI Director Kash Patel Locker-Room Optics Patel appeared in Team USA's celebration footage. Critics questioned neutrality optics. Lands amid broader politicization concerns. Theme: When federal authority looks like VIP access, perception becomes the story. Supreme Court Limits Emergency Tariff Authority Court ruled emergency powers cannot stretch into unilateral trade control. Reaffirmed Congress's constitutional role. Trump criticized ruling and claimed leverage. Legal confusion around which tariffs remain valid. Theme: Executive improvisation vs. constitutional guardrails. Customs Halts Struck Tariffs — New 15% Global Tariff Imposed Customs deactivated invalidated tariff codes. Massive potential refund exposure. Trump imposed new 15% tariff under alternate authority. Markets face renewed uncertainty. Theme: Policy respawn mechanics. Trump Suggests Federal Election Takeover Floated nationalizing election administration. Elections constitutionally run by states. Raised concerns about expanding executive reach. Theme: When referees become targets.
Team USA Women's Hockey Declines SOTU Invite Trump joked he'd “have to” invite the women's team or risk impeachment. The women were formally invited. They declined, citing scheduling conflicts. The moment undercut a carefully curated State of the Union optics play. Theme: You can't manufacture unity if respect sounds reluctant.“Have to Invite the Women” Joke Backfires Trump framed inviting the women as political necessity. Delivered during a celebratory moment with the men's team. Comment intensified scrutiny around women's sports recognition. The later decline amplified the original tone problem. Theme: If the punchline boomerangs, it wasn't clever — it was careless. FBI Director Kash Patel Locker-Room Optics Patel appeared in Team USA's celebration footage. Critics questioned neutrality optics. Lands amid broader politicization concerns. Theme: When federal authority looks like VIP access, perception becomes the story. Supreme Court Limits Emergency Tariff Authority Court ruled emergency powers cannot stretch into unilateral trade control. Reaffirmed Congress's constitutional role. Trump criticized ruling and claimed leverage. Legal confusion around which tariffs remain valid. Theme: Executive improvisation vs. constitutional guardrails. Customs Halts Struck Tariffs — New 15% Global Tariff Imposed Customs deactivated invalidated tariff codes. Massive potential refund exposure. Trump imposed new 15% tariff under alternate authority. Markets face renewed uncertainty. Theme: Policy respawn mechanics. Trump Suggests Federal Election Takeover Floated nationalizing election administration. Elections constitutionally run by states. Raised concerns about expanding executive reach. Theme: When referees become targets.
Findings claim the Government extinguishing pay-equity claims destroyed an earlier system that was fit for purpose. The People's Select Committee - a group of 10 former women MPs - has released its final report on the changes rushed through by the coalition under urgency last year. It held three months of hearings and almost 1400 submissions. Group chair and former National MP, Dame Marilyn Waring, raised questions about the 'urgency' that this legislation was rushed under. "This wasn't an emergency war regulation, it was an equal pay amendment. It's just quite unnecessary, you don't do that. And so, it was all done simply for the Budget." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber on the shocking SIU findings exposing two decades of permit and visa fraud in South Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goldylocks Productions presents Joyful Findings with Melissa ParksMelissa Parks is an Earth Angel, a talented Psychic Trance Medium, Angelic Guided Healer, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Advisor and Spiritual Teacher. As a child she was able to see and communicate with the Spirit World but was shut down and told to ignore her gifts. Most of her life was filled with hurt, anger, and pain. It wasn't until a “voice” told her she must forgive her childhood abuser that her heart had truly opened, and her Spiritual Journey began.Once she embraced her True Self and her connection to God's Divine Beings, she understood her life's plan. She now spreads Love and Light, giving Guidance and Healing to all who seek it. Whether in a reading or healing session she opens to Past Loved Ones, Angels, Guides, and many Multi-Dimension Healers to bring forth powerful messages of Guidance and Healing.http://www.iammelissaparks.com Melissa's Sponsors: Marcia Morse with Feng Shui My SpaceFeng shui literally translates from Chinese as "wind" (feng) and water ("shui"). It's the art of arranging buildings, objects, space, and life to achieve harmony and balance. The philosophy of feng shui is the practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces in order to create balance with the natural world. The goal is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and their environment. Contact Feng Shui Specialist, Marcia Morse, to assist you in bringing in more Harmony and Peace into your home, property, or business space! Marcia is also a Realtor and can assist you in finding your New Home in the Sarasota, Florida area.https://www.fengshuimyspace.com Lola Blue Living https://lolablueliving.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goldylocks Productions presents Joyful Findings with Melissa ParksMelissa Parks is an Earth Angel, a talented Psychic Trance Medium, Angelic Guided Healer, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Advisor and Spiritual Teacher. As a child she was able to see and communicate with the Spirit World but was shut down and told to ignore her gifts. Most of her life was filled with hurt, anger, and pain. It wasn't until a “voice” told her she must forgive her childhood abuser that her heart had truly opened, and her Spiritual Journey began.Once she embraced her True Self and her connection to God's Divine Beings, she understood her life's plan. She now spreads Love and Light, giving Guidance and Healing to all who seek it. Whether in a reading or healing session she opens to Past Loved Ones, Angels, Guides, and many Multi-Dimension Healers to bring forth powerful messages of Guidance and Healing.http://www.iammelissaparks.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Program notes:0:35 Diabetes and food prescriptions1:35 Got a food card to purchase nutritious foods2:32 More than half didn't use it or used it less than 60%3:00 Adequacy of a planetary health diet4:00 Micronutrient intake and biomarkers5:00 Doesn't seem to compromise long-term health6:12 Statin recommendations and patient preferences7:00 Benefit/risk analysis for patients8:00 Patient's decisions are multifactorial9:00 Resistance to daily medication9:30 Findings on shoulder MRI10:35 Rotator cuff abnormalities in almost 99%11:35 Almost ubiquitous regardless of symptoms12:25 Physical therapy best strategy13:23 End
Join Digital Education Committee Vice-Chair and podcast host Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, along with this week's guest contributors, Jackson J. Liang, DO and Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, FHRS for this week's episode. This study evaluates the relationship between hospital ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation volume and post-procedural complications, examining whether institutional procedural experience influences patient outcomes. The authors analyze complication rates across centers with varying VT ablation volumes to assess potential volume–outcome associations. Findings from this work provide important insights into procedural risk, quality metrics, and the potential impact of case volume on VT ablation safety. Learning Objectives Describe the relationship between hospital VT ablation procedural volume and post-procedural complication rates. Identify patient, procedural, and institutional factors that may contribute to complications following ventricular tachycardia ablation. Discuss how volume–outcome findings can inform quality improvement initiatives, referral patterns, and procedural planning for VT ablation programs. Article Authors Agam Bansal, Anirudh Nandan, Jakub Sroubek, Justin Lee, Koji Higuchi, Ayman Hussein, Shady Nakhla, Mina Chung, Niraj Varma, Walid Saliba, Mandeep Bhargava, Tyler Taigen, Mohamed Kanj, Oussama Wazni, and Pasquale Santangeli Podcast Contributors Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH Jackson J. Liang, DO Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, MS, FHRS All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): T. Baykaner•Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Volta Medical, Medtronic, Pacemate, Johnson and Johnson, Abbot Medical, Boston Scientific •Research: NIH E. Gerstenfeld •Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Medtronic, Adiago Medical, Biosense Webster, Inc., Abbott, Boston Scientific, Abbott Medical, Varian Medical Systems •Research: Boston Scientific, Abbott Medical •Board Membership: American College of Cardiology Foundation J. Liang •Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Biotronik, Abbott, Bionsense Webster, Inc. Staff Disclosure(s) (note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner): S. Sailor: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
DOCKET ALERTS:Trump celebrated President's Day by filing a trademark for Donald J. Trump International Airport — just in time for Florida's move to rename Palm Beach International Airport in his honor. KA-CHING!In Colorado, a state judge ruled that throwing prisoners in solitary confinement as a penalty for refusing to work violates the state constitution's ban on involuntary servitude. It's a start!And in Philadelphia, Judge Cynthia Rufe ordered the Trump administration to restore an exhibit on the enslaved people who lived at President's House under George Washington: “Each person who visits the President's House and does not learn of the realities of founding-era slavery receives a false account of this country's history.”MAIN SHOW:In Minnesota, Judge Nancy Brasel ordered DHS to grant detainees in “holding rooms” at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis meaningful access to counsel. The ruling bars ICE from removing immigrants from the state for 72 hours after they are originally picked up. We'll discuss the cracks appearing between DHS, which ignores court orders, and DOJ, which has to show up in court and take the blame for it.In New York, Judge Lewis Kaplan issued a similar order in September with respect to temporary “holding rooms” on the 9th floor at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, with additional requirements that DHS provide for detainees' hygiene, nutrition, and medical needs. The plaintiffs say ICE has not complied and moved for contempt. The City reports that DHS opened up new temporary detention facilities on the 10th floor, but claims the injunction doesn't apply there for, uh, REASONS.And we break down all the ways Republicans are trying to suppress the vote with the SAVE America Act, which solves the nonexistent problem of noncitizens voting illegally by imposing a series of restrictions on citizens registering and voting.In the subscriber bonus, we discuss a district court's decision in Massachusetts enjoining the Trump administration from deploying ICE in and around churches. Trump's Private Company Files Trademark for ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport'https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/trumps-private-company-files-trademark-for-president-donald-j-trump-international-airport/Buried in the budget: Mike Huckabee, Donald Trump and Newsmaxhttps://jasongarcia.substack.com/p/buried-in-the-budget-mike-huckabeeMortis v. Polis [Colorado Prison Labor]https://towardsjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Findings-of-Fact-and-Conclusions-of-Law.pdfPhiladelphia v. Burgum https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72178941/city-of-philadelphia-v-burgum/Advocates for Human Rights v. DHS [Whipple Building]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72196538/the-advocates-for-human-rights-v-us-department-of-homeland-securitBarco Mercado v. Noem [26 Federal Plaza]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71065570/barco-mercado-v-noemICE Moved Detainees to Previously Undisclosed Floor of 26 Federal Plazahttps://www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/09/26-federal-plaza-jail-conditions-ice-judge-kaplan-ruling/Text of S.1383, the “SAVE America” Acthttps://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20260209/RCP_S1383_xml.pdfNew England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America v. DHShttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70939776/new-england-synod-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-america-v-department-of/Show Links:https://www.lawandchaospod.com/BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPodThreads: @LawAndChaosPodTwitter: @LawAndChaosPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz makes it clear, "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.” Emmet Fox shares the key which is, “No matter how unattractive or how dangerous the road ahead may be, it is better than the road back. The road ahead may be veiled from sight—but you must teach yourself to regard the unknown as friendly. Remember that God is always on the road ahead.” We ought to always move forward with faith, the joyful expectancy that good fortune is in the cards. This attitude becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, since it's the Universe's job to match our frequency. On this episode we share examples of how there is nothing to oppose our good and even if some unexpected problems should arise, maintaining a faithful attitude will set it right. Guest Cathy Norman motivates us to have fun using prayer, the alchemy of the mind, to transform our reality for the better. “After all, He's famous for great and unexpected acts. There is no end to his surprises.” Job 5:9 Follow Cathy Jean Norman: https://www.youtube.com/@CathyJeanNorman The Great Seal / The Symbolic Guide for Happy and Successful Living: https://a.co/d/0jc8w2mB Sermon on The Molehill / Spiritual Keys to Amazing Health, Wealth, and Prosperity: https://a.co/d/05dJHFYQ Join the Prospering Patreon Community: www.Patreon.com/FunniestThing
In this episode of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, Jerred Moon and Dave discuss the concept of brain endurance training and its significance in enhancing physical performance. They share personal experiences and insights on how mental resilience can impact athletic performance, particularly in high-pressure situations. The conversation delves into scientific studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of cognitive load during physical training and offers practical applications for garage gym athletes. The hosts emphasize the importance of pushing through mental fatigue and embracing challenges to foster growth and resilience in both training and daily life. Takeaways Brain endurance training can significantly enhance physical performance. Mental resilience is crucial for success in high-pressure environments. Cognitive load during workouts can improve endurance and strength. Training when mentally fatigued can build mental toughness. The Stroop test is an effective method for brain endurance training. Incorporating cognitive challenges into workouts can yield performance gains. Embracing hard tasks daily fosters personal growth and resilience. Consistency in training is key to long-term success. Changing workout routines can help break mental barriers. Mental training is as important as physical training for overall performance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brain Endurance Training 02:52 Jerred's Experience with Brain Endurance Training 05:31 The Importance of Mental Resilience 08:23 Application for Garage Gym Athletes 11:31 Study Overview and Findings 14:08 Practical Applications of the Study 17:10 Long-term Benefits of Mental Training 22:15 The Power of Mental Training 27:08 Challenging Comfort Zones 29:27 Defining Hard Things 31:34 Consistency in Hardship 33:27 Lessons from Parenting 37:17 Incorporating Brain Training 41:37 Final Thoughts on Growth Topics brain endurance training, mental resilience, cognitive load, performance, garage gym athletes, training techniques, mental fatigue, physical training, cognitive performance, daily over decades
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on a smoking gun email that Trump feared most finally being located in the Epstein files and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin about this document and his other major findings. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Contributing Editor @ Blue Amp Media, child-wrangler, sometimes-filmmaker, Missoulian dropped on my head in NYC. Wandering Agent-lessly Signal: @redpencilscript.10 (She/Her)Panicked Writer: Rejected op-eds, personal musings, and my adventures as a middle-class mole dropped on my head in New York City, maneuvering the wild and incestuous world of film, publishing and journalism.Ellie Leonard is an author and owner of Red Pencil Transcripts, a small company that works with podcasts, documentary films, popular shows, other authors, PhD-level research projects, and journalists at several major newspapers including the New York and Los Angeles Times. She has also worked as an editor for over a decade, including a small stint in publishing in Seattle, WA.Outside of her work-life Ellie is a mom to four wild kids, a member of a railroad family, a classical history major, a bibliophile, and a closeted classically-trained pianist. She hopes to write for the independent film industry someday.SubStackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
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In this week's episode of This Week in AML, Elliot and John unpack a wide-ranging set of global developments impacting financial crime compliance. They preview key agenda items from the FATF Plenary in Mexico City, including new mutual evaluations and technology-focused initiatives. The conversation also examines Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, highlighting troubling downward trends among high-scoring democracies, including the U.S. Elliot and John also explore the EU's proposed sanctions package targeting Russian crypto activity, the FTC's latest ransomware oversight report, new OFAC actions related to Hezbollah, recent enforcement in the crypto fraud space, and ongoing gaps in U.S. regulation of the antiquities market. Additional topics include global efforts to combat illicit gold trafficking, Jersey's move toward comprehensive modern slavery legislation, and seasonal warnings about romance‑investment scams.
As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what's happening there. In his last report from the Thwaites Glacier, he looks at other key research projects that have been part of that trip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what's happening there. In his last report from the Thwaites Glacier, he looks at other key research projects that have been part of that trip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
In this segment, Mark is joined by Alex del Carmen, a Criminologist with 28 years of experience, a Former Instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico. He shares the latest Nancy Guthrie news, the reasoning for the white tent being set up outside of Nancy's front entryway and more.
In this compelling episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michael Jaco speaks with retired U.S. Air Force Major Tom Haviland, who has spent years researching unusual fibrous clots reportedly observed in individuals following the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Drawing from extensive surveys, field reports, and ongoing data collection, Tom shares what has been documented, why awareness of this issue has grown, and why he believes further independent investigation is critical. The conversation explores questions surrounding long-term health impacts, physiological responses, and the broader debate around vaccine safety and public health transparency. Tom also reflects on his stance regarding the military vaccine mandate and discusses the importance of informed consent, open scientific inquiry, and medical freedom. Michael and Tom examine the need for continued research, responsible dialogue, and accountability as society works to better understand the lasting health implications of the pandemic era. This episode provides insight into emerging findings, ongoing controversy, and the call for deeper investigation into public health data. Additional Resources Laura Kasner — Clotastrophy (Substack) https://substack.com/@laurakasner Contact Tom Haviland https://healthallianceaustralia.org/webinars/major-tom-haviland/ Michael Jaco https://www.michaeljaco.com
Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Hidden Killers Live for comprehensive behavioral analysis of two major cases: the Nancy Guthrie abduction and the McKee/Tepe double homicide autopsy.Robin served as Chief of the Bureau's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, training agents to detect deception and read human behavior in high-stakes situations. In this interview, he applies that expertise to cases dominating national headlines.The Guthrie case: An 84-year-old woman taken from her Tucson home. Ransom notes sent to media outlets demanding bitcoin. Details about the inside of her home and what she was wearing. What do these choices reveal about whoever did this? How do investigators assess family, staff, and witnesses when there are no named suspects? Robin explains how to separate grief from guilt—and what happens when false accusations circulate publicly.The McKee/Tepe autopsy: Sixteen gunshot wounds. Monique shot nine times, including once in the face at close range. Spencer shot seven times with defensive injuries suggesting he tried to shield his wife. What do the wound patterns tell us about the shooter's mental state? Was this rehearsed calculation or explosive rage?Robin examines the "wound collector" profile—someone who catalogs grievances for years before acting. The affidavit alleges McKee spent eight years threatening Monique, surveilling her family, and telling her she would "always be his wife." What sustains that obsession? What finally triggers action?McKee's phone went dark during the murder window. Stolen plates. Counter-forensic awareness. Can anything break someone who allegedly planned this for nearly a decade?Two cases. The behavioral principles that help investigators—and us—understand the incomprehensible.#RobinDreeke #NancyGuthrie #KevinMcKee #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #HiddenKillersLive #FBIProfiler #WoundCollector #BehavioralAnalysis #TrueCrimeLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
The most sweeping evaluation of Dallas City Hall in its 48-year history is nearing the finish line, with the review's leader saying findings could be released publicly as early as Feb. 20. In other news, Dallas Police Department leadership placed the 52-year old Jaime Castro, who spent 27-years as a law enforcement officer and led the Dallas Police Association, on leave in November as part of a months-long investigation into a multi-vehicle crash in northwest Dallas that killed a pedestrian; Southwest Airlines' customers have taken to social media platforms to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open; and companies are moving away from fully remote work policies with hybrid setups gaining traction and return-to-office requirements emerging as the most common model. Nationally, 87% of jobs are now entirely in-office. Dallas showed similar findings with 85% fully in-office positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In hour 3, Mark is joined by Morgan Wright, the Founder and CEO of The National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases. He shares his take on today's Nancy Guthrie developments and what he is seeing in the doorbell camera footage. Could they find Nancy soon? He's later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet. He joins for Tech Talk Tuesday and they discuss the photo's and video's coming from the doorbell camera footage of Nancy Guthrie's home as well as Bitcoin's cyber crash. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
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Seth Lloyd has publicly disputed findings in institutional and journalistic reviews that framed Jeffrey Epstein as a deliberate influence-peddler within elite academic networks, pushing back on the idea that Epstein meaningfully shaped research agendas or used scholars as reputational shields. Lloyd has argued that interactions were limited, intellectually focused, and mischaracterized after the fact, contending that reports overstated Epstein's role and blurred distinctions between curiosity-driven conversations and endorsement. He has also challenged the framing that post-2008 engagement constituted normalization, suggesting that the science and discussions should be evaluated independently of Epstein's crimes. In doing so, Lloyd positioned himself as correcting exaggeration rather than minimizing harm, insisting that the evidentiary record does not support claims of intentional rehabilitation or laundering of Epstein's status through physics.That defense has drawn sharp criticism because it sidesteps the core issue the reports raised: judgment and responsibility after Epstein's conviction. By disputing conclusions instead of squarely confronting why continued proximity was inappropriate, Lloyd's response reads as narrowly legalistic and ethically evasive. Critics argue that parsing intent misses the point—continued engagement by respected academics predictably conferred legitimacy, regardless of whether that was the goal. The insistence on technical distinctions, rather than moral accountability, reinforces the very culture the reports condemned: powerful figures treating proximity to a known abuser as a reputational inconvenience to be debated, not a line that should have been drawn immediately and unequivocally.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Goldylocks Productions presents Joyful Findings with Melissa ParksMelissa Parks is an Earth Angel, a talented Psychic Trance Medium, Angelic Guided Healer, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Advisor and Spiritual Teacher. As a child she was able to see and communicate with the Spirit World but was shut down and told to ignore her gifts. Most of her life was filled with hurt, anger, and pain. It wasn't until a “voice” told her she must forgive her childhood abuser that her heart had truly opened, and her Spiritual Journey began.Once she embraced her True Self and her connection to God's Divine Beings, she understood her life's plan. She now spreads Love and Light, giving Guidance and Healing to all who seek it. Whether in a reading or healing session she opens to Past Loved Ones, Angels, Guides, and many Multi-Dimension Healers to bring forth powerful messages of Guidance and Healing.http://www.iammelissaparks.com Melissa's Sponsors: Marcia Morse with Feng Shui My SpaceFeng shui literally translates from Chinese as "wind" (feng) and water ("shui"). It's the art of arranging buildings, objects, space, and life to achieve harmony and balance. The philosophy of feng shui is the practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces in order to create balance with the natural world. The goal is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and their environment. Contact Feng Shui Specialist, Marcia Morse, to assist you in bringing in more Harmony and Peace into your home, property, or business space! Marcia is also a Realtor and can assist you in finding your New Home in the Sarasota, Florida area.https://www.fengshuimyspace.com http://www.sarasotasunset.comLola Blue Living https://lolablueliving.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goldylocks Productions presents Joyful Findings with Melissa ParksMelissa Parks is an Earth Angel, a talented Psychic Trance Medium, Angelic Guided Healer, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Advisor and Spiritual Teacher. As a child she was able to see and communicate with the Spirit World but was shut down and told to ignore her gifts. Most of her life was filled with hurt, anger, and pain. It wasn't until a “voice” told her she must forgive her childhood abuser that her heart had truly opened, and her Spiritual Journey began.Once she embraced her True Self and her connection to God's Divine Beings, she understood her life's plan. She now spreads Love and Light, giving Guidance and Healing to all who seek it. Whether in a reading or healing session she opens to Past Loved Ones, Angels, Guides, and many Multi-Dimension Healers to bring forth powerful messages of Guidance and Healing.http://www.iammelissaparks.com Melissa's Sponsors: Marcia Morse with Feng Shui My SpaceFeng shui literally translates from Chinese as "wind" (feng) and water ("shui"). It's the art of arranging buildings, objects, space, and life to achieve harmony and balance. The philosophy of feng shui is the practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces in order to create balance with the natural world. The goal is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and their environment. Contact Feng Shui Specialist, Marcia Morse, to assist you in bringing in more Harmony and Peace into your home, property, or business space! Marcia is also a Realtor and can assist you in finding your New Home in the Sarasota, Florida area.https://www.fengshuimyspace.com http://www.sarasotasunset.comLola Blue Living https://lolablueliving.com Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final episode of this series, Casey Kozak discusses functional sensory loss. Show citation: Sonoo M. Abductor sign: a reliable new sign to detect unilateral non-organic paresis of the lower limb. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(1):121-125. Show transcript: Welcome back to Neurology Minute. My name is Casey Kozak, and today we're finishing our discussion of functional neurological disorder and physical exam findings. We're going to now turn to functional sensory loss. But first, it's important to acknowledge that the subjective nature of sensory symptoms means that our physical exam tests will be less reliable than those used for functional weakness or movement disorders. Therefore, it's especially important that we as physicians listen carefully to the symptoms our patients are describing and remain aware of the potential for biases such as suggestion, when taking our histories. Nevertheless, there is certainly utility in physical exam tests as positive findings are present in many patients. We're going to discuss a few of these findings. The first is midline splitting, meaning that the patient's sensory loss has a clear edge at the midline of the body. For example, a patient may describe total sensory loss on the right side of their body, including their face, arm, and leg. And on testing, their sensory loss resolves in exactly the middle of their trunk. This is an unusual finding for sensory loss caused by central lesions, as the trunk is typically spared. The one exception to this rule, however, are thalamic lesions, which may be caused by stroke or mass effect, for example. While midline splitting is not a sensitive finding, it has a relatively high specificity if present. The second finding is splitting a vibration sense. This time, you will use your tuning fork to measure vibratory sensation across a bone that crosses midline, such as the frontal bone or the sternum. The sensation should be the same across the entire bone as vibration is perceived throughout bone conduction. Splitting a vibration, meaning there is loss of vibratory sensation on the numb side of the body is consistent with functional sensory loss because it defies its principle. Unlike midline splitting, however, splitting a vibration sense has been found to have a much lower specificity in testing. Finally, sensory deficits may be precisely demarcated by anatomical borders, such as the shoulder or the groin, which is incongruent with peripheral nerve distributions. Beyond these examples, there are many more findings that can suggest FND in patients experiencing motor, sensory, or even visual, gait, or cognitive symptoms. Functional neurological disorder is a challenging disorder, though our understanding of it is improving. If you haven't yet, I highly encourage you to check out the seven-part Neurology Minute series on FND by Jon Stone and Gabriela Gilmour, focusing on recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. With that, thank you for joining us.
Interview: Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo's Take on Florida's DOGE Findings & CFO Blaise Ingoglia
Bob Zimmerman details findings of water and organics on an interstellar comet, discusses the unknowns of space reproduction, and dismisses sensationalism regarding Jupiter's diameter measurements in recent headlines.1951
In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Robin Ortiz, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, about neglect recurrence in child abuse cases. Dr. Ortiz discusses the factors contributing to neglect recurrence, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), environmental influences, and societal factors. They explore the gaps in the literature, the complexities of defining neglect, and the need for tailored interventions. Findings from Dr. Ortiz's recent research indicate that various risk factors exist at the child, family, community, and policy levels, and they emphasize the importance of societal investment in mental health, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, and financial stability to prevent neglect. The episode highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to support families and break the cycle of neglect. Time Stamps Time Topic 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:13 Understanding Neglect Recurrence 01:11 Guest's Background and Research Focus 03:11 Literature Review on Child Maltreatment Recurrence 05:33 Defining Neglect and Its Challenges 10:08 Study Hypotheses and Findings 18:26 Risk Factors for Neglect Recurrence 25:07 Impact of Services on Neglect Recurrence 38:24 Policy Implications and Societal Responsibility 41:03 Conclusion and Takeaways ResourcesChild, Family and Societal Factors Related to Neglect Recurrence After CPS Investigation - Robin Ortiz, Vincent J. Palusci, 2025Support the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Almost two years since Joel Cauchi murdered six people at a Bondi Junction shopping centre, the NSW Coroner has handed down her findings.
Explore the hidden emotional scars of abortion in this compelling episode with Dr. J and sociologist Father Paul Sullins. Discover new research revealing that up to 14 million U.S. women suffer long-term distress post-abortion, often dismissed by mainstream narratives. This episode delves into the mental health risks, societal denial, and the need for compassionate care, drawing comparisons with international approaches. Whether you're a woman affected, a healthcare provider, or simply curious, this discussion offers vital insights and hope for healing. Join us to understand the profound impact of abortion-related trauma and the path to recovery. 00:00 Understanding Abortion's Psychological Impact 02:55 The Shift in Societal Perception of Abortion 06:01 Post-Abortion Trauma: A Hidden Reality 08:57 The Study's Methodology and Findings 11:59 The Need for Care and Support 14:48 The Role of Ideology in Abortion Research 17:57 Comparative Analysis of Abortion and Childbirth 20:55 The Importance of Acknowledging Distress 23:50 The Call for Compassionate Care 27:07 The Challenges in Research Publication 29:57 Conclusion: Acknowledging the Silent Suffering 40:27 The Complexities of Abortion and Mental Health 45:52 Critique of the Turnaway Studies 51:14 Censorship in Scientific Research 57:31 The Impact of the Dobbs Decision 01:02:32 Wanted Child Abortions and Coercion 01:09:44 Theological Perspectives on Abortion and Innocence Resources & Links: Father Paul Sullins's Research Page at the Ruth Institute https://ruthinstitute.org/sullins-abortion-research/ Rachel's Vineyard Ministry https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ American Psychological Association on Post-Abortion Stress https://www.apa.org/ Guttmacher Institute https://www.guttmacher.org/ Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore new insights into the origins of Earth's water, groundbreaking discoveries beneath the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, and how tectonic plate movements may have influenced Earth's climate throughout history.New Clues on Earth's Water OriginsA recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that asteroid and comet impacts could only account for a small fraction of Earth's water supply. By analyzing oxygen isotopes in lunar regolith collected during the Apollo missions, researchers found that the early Earth likely retained little to no water during its formative years. This challenges long-held beliefs and suggests that the majority of Earth's water must have originated from other sources, rather than being delivered by celestial bodies.Unprecedented Volcanic Activity on IoNASA's Juno spacecraft has captured remarkable data on Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system. Observations from a December flyby revealed the most energetic eruption ever detected on Io, affecting a vast area of 65,000 square kilometers. The findings indicate that interconnected magma reservoirs beneath Io's surface are responsible for this extraordinary volcanic activity, providing new insights into the moon's geological dynamics and evolution.Tectonic Plates and Earth's ClimateA new study suggests that carbon released from shifting tectonic plates may have played a significant role in Earth's climatic transitions, rather than volcanic activity as previously thought. Researchers reconstructed carbon movements over the last 540 million years, providing evidence that carbon emissions from mid-ocean ridges were the primary drivers of climate shifts between ice ages and warmer periods. This research reshapes our understanding of past climate dynamics and offers valuable insights for future climate models.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesJournal of Geophysical Research PlanetsCommunications Earth and EnvironmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.
In part three of this four-part series, Casey Kozak discusses the hip abductor sign as an option for assessing weakness in the lower extremities. Show citation: Sonoo M. Abductor sign: a reliable new sign to detect unilateral non-organic paresis of the lower limb. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(1):121-125. Show transcript: Casey Kozak: Hello, this is Casey Kozak with Neurology Minute, and today we're returning to physical exam tests for functional neurological disorder. This episode will piggyback off our last focusing on Hoover's sign, now focusing on other signs of functional weakness. Besides Hoover's sign, another option for assessing lower extremity weakness is the hip abductor sign. Remember that AB-duction means to move away from midline. To perform this test, the patient will be laying on their back. You will then place your hands on the outside of both of their legs. First, you will test the weak leg by asking the patient to push their weak leg outwards in AB-duction against the resistance of your hand. The weak leg will give way easily. Next, you will test the non-affected leg by asking the patient again to push outwards against the resistance of your hand. In a patient with functional weakness, the weak leg may exhibit spontaneous recovery of strength and push outwards against your resting hand while the patient is trying to push their unaffected leg out. This is an automatic effort by the body to remain midline by engaging the opposite leg, and just like with Hoover's sign, this is based on the principle that the contralateral limb will produce an opposite movement pattern. However, in organic neurological weakness from neurodegeneration, stroke, or peripheral nerve damage, this isn't possible. Therefore, the hip abductor sign is positive if AB-duction of the unaffected leg against resistance causes improvement in the weaker leg's abductor strength. If you're a visual learner like me, don't worry. There's a great diagram for the hip abductor test in a paper by Masahiro Sonoo that we have linked to this episode. What if a patient has upper extremity weakness? In this case, you can test for drift without pronation. Ask the patient to hold their arms up as of holding a large tray. Then, ask the patient to close their eyes and shake their head no to add distraction to the test and remove visual sensory input. Watch what their arms do. In normal neurological screening examinations, we test for pronator drift, in which the upper motor neuron damage causes a weak arm to fall while the hand pronates or turns inwards. However, in functional arm weakness, you may find that the patient exhibits dramatic drooping of the affected arm without pronation. Keep in mind, however, that this test is not entirely specific, and a musculoskeletal injury to the shoulder, even a remote one, may cause drift alone. If you notice this, it's helpful to inquire about past shoulder injuries. Finally, in any affected body part, you can test for give-way weakness, in which there is a sudden loss of resistance after initial good strength, like a switch was turned off. This abrupt collapse is inconsistent with muscle weakness originating in the musculoskeletal system or a central lesion, and may support a diagnosis with FND. All right, this gives us plenty to practice with, so let's break again. Join us for the last episode of this series in which we'll discuss functional sensory loss. Until then, happy studying.
The Hoover Institution Program on the US, China, and the World hosted, Insights from the 2025 US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Report: Findings and Recommendations, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This event features leading experts from the Hoover Institution and the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission for a discussion analyzing the key bilateral economic and security challenges faced by the US and China and their impacts on the broader international landscape. Congress created the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission to monitor, investigate, and report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Its annual reports to Congress address and make recommendations about pressing issues such as trade practices, technological competition, military strategy, and human rights concerns, with far-reaching implications for policymakers and stakeholders around the world. The Commission's 2025 Annual Report was released in November 2025. To view the report, click the following link: https://www.uscc.gov/annual-reports FEATURING Erin Baggott Carter is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California, a faculty affiliate at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute, and a nonresident scholar at the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego. She has previously held fellowships at the CDDRL and Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation. She received a PhD in political science from Harvard University. Drew Endy is a science fellow and senior fellow (courtesy) at the Hoover Institution. He leads Hoover's Bio-Strategy and Leadership effort, which focuses on keeping increasingly biotic futures secure, flourishing, and democratic. Professor Endy also researches and teaches bioengineering at Stanford University, where he is the Martin Family University Fellow in Undergraduate Education, senior fellow (courtesy) of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and faculty codirector of degree programs for the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Mike Kuiken is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and serves as a Commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He is an advisor to the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) and a member of Anthropic's National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council. He also consults with CEOs, boards, and senior leaders across investment, AI, defense, technology, and multinational firms globally. The Honorable Randall G. Schriver is Chairman of the Board at The Institute for Indo-Pacific Security. In addition, Mr. Schriver is currently a partner at Pacific Solutions LLC. Most recently, Mr. Schriver served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs from 8 January 2018 to 31 December 2019. Prior to his confirmation as Assistant Secretary, Mr. Schriver was a founding partner of Armitage International LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in international business development and strategies. He was also a founder of the Project 2049 Institute and served as President and CEO. Previously, Mr. Schriver served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. MODERATOR Glenn Tiffert is a distinguished research fellow at the Hoover Institution and a historian of modern China. He co-chairs Hoover's program on the US, China, and the World, and also leads Stanford's participation in the National Science Foundation's SECURE program, a $67 million effort authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to enhance the security and integrity of the US research enterprise. He works extensively on the security and integrity of ecosystems of knowledge, particularly academic, corporate, and government research; science and technology policy; and malign foreign interference.
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In a rare departure from our usual diet of online weirdos, this episode features an academic who is very much not a guru. We're joined by Julia Rohrer, a psychologist at Leipzig University whose work straddles the disciplinary boundaries of open science, research transparency, and causal inference. Julia is also an editor at Psychological Science and has spent much of the last decade politely pointing out that psychologists often don't quite know what they're estimating, why, or under which assumptions.We talk about the state of psychology after the replication crisis, whether open science reforms have genuinely improved research practice (or just added new boxes to tick), and why causal thinking is unavoidable even when researchers insist they are “only describing associations.” Julia explains why the standard dance of imply causality → deny causality → add boilerplate disclaimer is unhelpful, and argues instead for being explicit about the causal questions researchers actually care about and the assumptions required to answer them.Along the way we discuss images of scientists in the public and amongst the gurus, how post-treatment bias sneaks into even well-intentioned experimental designs, why specifying the estimand matters more than running ever-fancier models, and how psychology's current norms can potentially punish honesty about uncertainty. We also touch on her work on birth-order effects and offer some possible reasons for optimism.With all the guru talk, people sometimes ask us to recommend things that we like, and Julia's work is one such example!LinksJulia Rohrer's websiteThe 100% CI blogRohrer, J. M. (2024). Causal inference for psychologists who think that causal inference is not for them. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 18(3), e12948.Rohrer, J. M., Tierney, W., Uhlmann, E. L., DeBruine, L. M., Heyman, T., Jones, B., ... & Yarkoni, T. (2021). Putting the self in self-correction: Findings from the loss-of-confidence project. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 16(6), 1255-1269.Rohrer, J. M., Egloff, B., & Schmukle, S. C. (2015). Examining the effects of birth order on personality. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(46), 14224-14229.BEMC MAY 2024 - Julia Rohrer - "Causal confusions correlate with casual conclusions"Dr. Tobias Dienlin - Less casual causal inference for experiments and longitudinal data: Research talk by Julia Rohrer
In part two of this four-part series, Casey Kozak discusses Hover's sign, the most well-known test for FND. Show transcript: Casey Kozak: Welcome back to Neurology Minute. My name is Casey Kozak with Rutgers, and today we're continuing our examination of functional neurological disorder. That is physical examination. This episode is dedicated to Hoover's sign, probably the most well-known test for FND, and in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing maneuvers to learn. So today, we're going back to the origin using Dr. Charles Franklin Hoover's original description. Maybe you've heard of Hoover's Sign, but when do we use it? Hoover's sign is useful when a patient presents with one-sided lower extremity weakness, and FND is on the differential. Because the test relies on one healthy leg, you can't perform Hoover's test on a patient with total lower-body paralysis. Now, how to perform Hoover's test. First, have the patient lie on their back and place their hand under the heel of the patient's weak leg. Then ask the patient to raise their strong leg off the plane of the bed. What do you expect to happen? Dr. Hoover made the astute observation that muscular resistance offered by the leg on the bed will be pressed onto the bed with the same force which is exhibited in lifting the strong leg off the bed. This is based on the principle that when one limb flexes, the contralateral limb extends. In this way, the leg on the bed acts as a sort of counterbalance to assist the action of raising the other leg. Okay, but what does this mean for our examination? Well, if a patient's leg was paralyzed as the result of a stroke, for example, the patient would not be able to create that downward resistance. In a patient with functional leg weakness, however, this action is still possible. Therefore, Hoover's sign is present if the weak leg produces a downward force into the bed while the strong leg is lifted, which you will be able to feel as their heel pressing into your hand. So to summarize, you're looking for a down pressure from the patient's weak leg when you ask them to raise their unaffected leg. Time to break for some practice. Join us in our next episode when we'll look at some other helpful maneuvers for functional weakness.
“Never give up hope. Never give up your vision. Never give up your purpose,” explains Tara Narula, M.D. Tara Narula, M.D., a board-certified cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and author of The Healing Power of Resilience, joins us today to explore how resilience, stress, and mindset profoundly shape heart health—and how we can build these skills to improve both recovery and long-term wellbeing. - The power of resilience (~1:45) - The role of stress (~2:55) - Handling the stress of a diagnosis (~6:10) - Patient stories (~7:25) - The eight tools to resilience (~9:20) - The role of spirituality (~12:12) - Findings flexibility in our life path (~15:00) - Hope & purpose (~16:45) - Doctors providing a diagnosis (~17:30) - How to improve your physical health to improve resilience (~18:40) - The real driver of health (~25:40) - The negative impact of stress on our health (~29:00) - You can develop resilience (~31:40) - The importance of connection & social support (~35:15) - Gender-specific differences in heart health (~36:20) - How Narula prioritizes her health (~42:40) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Narula on Instagram (@drtaranarula) - Read her book, The Healing Power of Resilience (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982198842) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We return for Part 2 of our Scott Galloway deep dive, where the vibes remain strong, the confidence unwavering, and the relationship with empirical evidence increasingly… decorative.Returning to our Modern Wisdom safari, we continue navigating the forbidden terrain of men, masculinity, and male suffering: a topic so dangerous that it requires constant ritual disclaimers, whispered caveats, and the occasional nervous glance around the bar to make sure we can take out the other men if necessary.We cover Scott's outline of his masculine Third Way: rejecting both the Right's “Bring Back the Fifties” masculinity and the Left's “Men Are the Problem” framework, in favour of a solution that might be described as Stern Dad Who's Also Nice About It. Prepare to thrill at proposals of mandatory national service, kindness as a masculine superpower, and the radical idea that young people might benefit from not being economically crushed.Things get spicier when we're told what women really want and learn about the adaptive skill check of the female orgasm. Chris Williamson unveils a prepared essay on What Men Want which proves to be a moving piece of therapeutic slam poetry that somehow manages to combine manosphere grievance mongering with woke therapy talk. We learn how what men really just want to be told is “you are enough" and should be kind for kindness sake, but also should optimise their friend group such that they can properly signal their high mate quality and train hard enough to take out all other males in the bar.Finally, we hit peak Decoding Mode as Scott's statistics begin to escalate: boys are ten times more likely to kill themselves, father absence turns sons into inmates, daughters into promiscuous approval-seekers, and nearly every claim is delivered with total confidence and minimal concern for effect sizes, confounds, or whether the study actually exists. Decorative scholarship is in full bloom.We do our best as two hyper-masculine men to separate reasonable concerns about boys, mentorship, and social policy from hyperbolic factoids, pop-psych inflation, and the familiar habit of smuggling moral arguments in under the banner of “what the science says.”Bring your hunting knife and stoic daily diary. Take your testosterone injection. And get ready for some man talk!LinksModern Wisdom: The War On Men Isn't Helping Anyone - Scott GallowayThe Diary of a CEO: Scott Galloway: We're Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! Hard Work Doesn't Build WealthAcademic papers/Sources ReferencedCulpin, I., Heuvelman, H., Rai, D., Pearson, R. M., Joinson, C., Heron, J., … Kwong, A. S. F. (2022). Father absence and trajectories of offspring mental health across adolescence and young adulthood: Findings from a UK-birth cohort. Journal of Affective Disorders, 314, 150–159.Dekker, M. C., Ferdinand, R. F., van Lang, N. D. J., Bongers, I. L., van der Ende, J., & Verhulst, F. C. (2007). Developmental trajectories of depressive symptoms from early childhood to late adolescence: Gender differences and adult outcome. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 48(7), 657–666.Angelakis, I., Austin, J. L., & Gooding, P. (2020). Association of childhood maltreatment with suicide behaviors among young people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA network open, 3(8), e2012563-e2012563.Zhang, L., Wang, P., Liu, L., Wu, X., & Wang, W. (2026). Different roles of child abuse and neglect on emerging adult's nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation: sex difference through emotion regulation. Current...