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In this powerful episode, hosts Heather and Matthew are joined by Sydney Severance, a young woman and former competitive athlete whose life changed dramatically when she unexpectedly became wheelchair-bound. After a painstaking journey to her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability, Sydney partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina and Dr. Sunil Patel to help others have a more accessible path to a diagnosis. Hear how she launched “Operation Upright,” a campaign that successfully brought an Upright MRI machine to MUSC, and learn about the impact of this life-saving technology. Tune in for Sydney's inspiring story of turning personal adversity into advocacy!

Dr. Jeannelle Perkins is a Psychotherapist, Licensed Family Therapist, and SC State Supervisor with over 20 years of experience. She holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Capella University and is licensed in GA, FL, and SC.She serves on the board of Charleston Hope, an organization enhancing mental health access in Title I schools. As an adjunct professor at The Citadel and practicum supervisor for Capella and Liberty Universities, Dr. Jeannelle mentors future clinical counselors.At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Roper St. Francis Hospital, and Goodwill Industries, she guided employees in turning interactions into meaningful connections, boosting success and productivity. Her "Into-Me-See" system has been shown to increase productivity by 66%, reduce absenteeism by 81%, and improve relationship satisfaction by 34%.A 2024 TEDx Charleston participant, Dr. Jeannelle addressed the impact of racism on Black intimacy. Her book, Into-Me-See, delves into the challenges Black couples face and offers solutions to strengthen relationships.Dr. Jeannelle is a sought-after international speaker on topics like mental health, emotional intelligence, trauma, and racial anxiety. She has presented at conferences including the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), and the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference (LMHC).She has been featured in Essence Magazine, Newsweek, and Vice Magazine, and has appeared on AFRO News, Fox 24 Charleston, and more. Her lived experiences with adoption, blended families, and divorce bring depth to her therapeutic work.Living in Charleston, SC, with her dog Jade, Dr. Jeannelle has two daughters and a partner. She believes "the greatest generational wealth is mental and emotional wellness."Website- www.drjeannelle.com Instagram- @drjeannelleTicktock- @dr.jeannellelmftMaster of Your Crafts is a captivating podcast featuring conversations with individuals who have dedicated themselves to mastering their craft. Whether it's a gift, talent or skill that comes naturally to them, these individuals have taken ownership and honed their abilities to perfection. Through deep conversation, we delve into their inner dialogue, actions and life circumstances offering words of wisdom to empower and guide you on a journey to becoming the master of your own craft.For more information, visit our website https://masterofyourcrafts.com and Bright Shining Light Website: https://brightshininglight.comStay connected with us:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterofyourcrafts- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MasterOfYourCrafts/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M0vp9HoK7kkP1w4ij7PJd?si=7d383a92b93b4e2c- ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/master-of-your-crafts/id1512818795- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/b15079de-bc6a-487c-b8f8-faca73d0f685/master-of-your-crafts- Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...

This piece follows on from the previous interview with Manu Malbrian, but works as a standalone podcast. It is presented from the annual conference of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. Here our guest very kindly shares his personal experience of critical care, before the conversation moves into the patient experience in general. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest Manu Malbrain, CMO of Medaman, an initiative that seeks to optimize the use of data in hospitals, combined with a position as professor of Critical Care Research at the First Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy of the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. He is a co-founder and president of the International Fluid Academy (IFAD), the co-founder, past president, and current treasurer of the Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS), author and co-author of more than 386 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, comments, editorials, book chapters, and books on abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and rational fluid use. His cumulative h-index is 63 on Scopus and 85 on GoogleScholar (with a total of 37000 citations). We mention WSACS | WSACS - and recommend it again here. You can find him here: https://twitter.com/manu_malbrain https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-malbrain-53574313 The previous podcast, from which this piece follows on, is here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/topmedtalks-to-manu-malbrain

In this episode, Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), shares how the organization is transforming healthcare through AI-powered voice bots, ambient listening, and digital front door innovations. She discusses the challenges and successes of implementing a new patient check-in system and deploying an automated AI agent in their patient access center. Crystal notes that one of the biggest lessons is the value of starting small—piloting technology, demonstrating ROI and KPIs, and scaling gradually. MUSC's AI voice bot – Emily – handles after-hours calls and appointment rescheduling, generating over $3 million in collections and reducing call handling time. Ambient tools like DAX have helped physicians cut “pajama time” by 37%, speed up chart closure, and improve clinical documentation. She also highlights how digital tools in the patient access center enhance scheduling and virtual care access, creating a seamless digital front door.  Crystal stresses the need for agile implementation, effective change management, and aligning technology with real workflows to drive lasting impact. Take a listen.

About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is a chiropractor with an extensive background in functional health and integrative medicine. She hosts Functional Health Radio and is known for her innovative approaches using therapies like low-level laser treatment to enhance patient care. Dr. Hieshetter is involved in the Integrative Health Institute, where she educates other healthcare professionals on cutting-edge techniques in functional medicine and neurological treatment. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter shares her experiences with using low-level laser therapy for medical interventions. Having recently encountered a personal family situation, she underscores the potential of these treatments in aiding recovery and fostering faster healing, particularly in the context of her mother's hip surgery. The episode pivots around remarkable treatments Dr. Hieshetter provided using a 7.5 milliwatt low-level laser device, acclaimed for its ability to accelerate healing and reduce infection risks. The discussion further delves into the successful use of low-level laser therapy in a groundbreaking open-heart surgery case involving a 12-year-old boy afflicted with a rare genetic disorder known as BPAN. Dr. Hieshetter shares how the use of this therapy during surgical procedures was facilitated by notable collaboration with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Cavarana. This collaboration allowed for the first-ever application of low-level laser therapy in an operating room, evidencing its capacity to safeguard against brain cell death and facilitate extraordinary recovery outcomes. Dr. Hieshetter emphasizes the emerging roles of integrative medicine and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving optimal patient health outcomes. Key Takeaways: Low-Level Laser Therapy: This non-invasive treatment helps reduce infection risks, enhance mitochondrial function, and accelerate healing, with successful cases in surgical recoveries. Innovative Surgery Application: Dr. Hieshetter facilitated the first use of low-level laser therapy during a pediatric cardiac surgery, achieving significant positive outcomes by preventing brain cell death. BPAN Genetic Disorder: Highlighted is the impact of this rare condition on brain and tissue function, underscoring the need for advanced integrative treatment options. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The episode underscores effective cooperation between chiropractors and surgeons, driving medical innovation and enhanced patient care. Advocacy for Integrative Health: Dr. Hieshetter asserts the importance of integrative healthcare solutions, stressing their role in improving the future of patient health management. Notable Quotes: "When you can do something that reduces the risk of infection and speeds healing without any risk or side effect, it's miraculous." "The future of health belongs to the integrators." "This is why my very weak 7.5 milliwatt low-level lasers were able to help my mom." "It's not from heat… Photochemistry became a widely accepted hypothesis to explain the induction of photobiological processes." "We were able to articulate the importance of transcranial low-level laser in brain injury and in TBI and in stroke." Resources: Integrative Health Institute: A professional organization dedicated to teaching functional medicine tools to healthcare providers. Medical University of South Carolina: Location where the groundbreaking surgery took place. Functional Health Mastery Group BPAN Genetic Disorder Information: Insights into the condition discussed within the episode. For a deeper understanding and comprehensive insights into the potential of low-level laser therapy and integrative medicine, tune into the full episode. Functional Health Radio continues to bring you innovative solutions and success stories in the world of functional health. Stay connected for more enlightening content.

Today's top headlines:  Police investigating fatal incident in Hanahan, 1 person detained Charleston Water System expanding to meet future demand Industrial metal company invests $3.7M in Charleston County growth SC State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to terminate I-526 extension funding Dorchester County upcoming year’s budget shows increases in spending Coroner identifies victim of Sunday night West Ashley shooting Parents charged after ‘large rat’ starts eating baby girl, deputies say SC lawmakers ask for investigation into alleged ‘botched’ execution of death row inmate Charleston Co. delays constituent board plan, talks academic calendar, funding Charleston County School District donates books to reading nonprofit in Africa North Charleston Police Department swears in new officers Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration Medical University of South Carolina plans for ‘one-stop shop’ in emergency care

We're honored to continue our global tour of medical education today with Professor Katarzyna Taran, MD, PhD, a pioneering interdisciplinary researcher of tumor cell biology, an award winning educator noted for her focus on student engagement, and -- in a first for a Raise the Line guest -- a shooting sports certified coach and referee. As Professor Taran explains to host Michael Carrese, these seemingly disparate professional activities require the same underlying attributes: patience, the ability to overcome barriers, openness and adaptation. She believes those last qualities are especially important for today's medical students to acquire given the accelerated pace of change in healthcare. “They need to be equipped with the ability for critical thinking, to analyze and synthesize, and to search for unconventional solutions.” Professor Taran tries to impart these skills, in addition to the medical and scientific knowledge students must know, through a high level of engagement. “Teaching is relational, so try to be familiar with students' concerns. Talk to them, listen to them and you will become someone they trust.” In this wide-ranging and engaging conversation, Professor Taran also discusses her work as the head of the Laboratory of Isotopic Fractionation in Pathological Processes in Chair of Oncology, the use of neurodidactics in teaching, and the connection between the science of pathology and the future of humans in space. Mentioned in this episode:Medical University of Lodz If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/raisethelinepodcast

My guest tonight is the founder and head coach of Training for Warriors Martin Rooney. Martin is a coach of fighters across the globe, an all-conference athlete, and former member of the US Bobsled team, now turned into a thriller author with his fiction debut BLOOD FEUD.Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/42IieeXAn internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University.Martin was a four-time All Conference, and four-time MVP performer in Track and Field at Furman and a member of the United States Bobsled team. Following his exposure to MMA in the mid 1990s, Martin began training with Renzo Gracie and started training fighters shortly afterward. Since the foundation of the TFW system, Martin has traveled around the world to train, compete, and conduct seminars and help prepare world class athletes and coaches. Martin has been the martial arts consultant to the NY Giants and the NY Jets and a coach on the IFL World Team Champion New York Pitbulls. Martin is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under UFC fighter Ricardo Almeida and a black belt in Kodokan Judo under Olympian Teimoc Johnston-Ono.Martin and the TFW system has been featured on ESPN, ESPN2, Spike TV, Sports New York, Fox Sports Net, Fox Fight Game, the NFL Network, HDnet, NBC.com, Bodybuilding.com, tmuscle.com and in the New York Times, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Men's Journal, Muscle and Fitness, The Sporting News, Stack Magazine, FIGHT!, Fight Sport, Fighters Only, Grappling and Sports Illustrated for Kids.find more at: jeffclarkofficial.comBookmarks:0:00 - Intro5:55 - Little Hinges Swing Big Doors8:12 - Hope Lodge18:30 - Blood FeudThriller27:00 - Invest in Books36:00 - Training For Warriors4`:30 - Don't Let the Start Stop YouJeff's Swag: Hat and Shirt by Stay The Course Industries

Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence experiences in Buddhist communities. Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Autism Division, she discovered the need for further research and information about females on the spectrum and began training professionals how to identify and support neurodivergent women. Her book Autism Translated is the result of the wisdom and insights her clients have shared with her throughout these years. Today Toni is a speaker, writer and consultant. She runs numerous social groups and programs for teens and adults on the spectrum and coaches high-achieving adults. She is the founder of The Creative Community and Career Center for Autism, where members help each other thrive in a safe, sensory friendly environment. www.toniboucher.net and www.neurodiverse.com MELINDA EDWARDS, MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. She has studied complementary and alternative medicine with Andrew Weil, MD, researched the effects of MDMA on PTSD with Michael Mithoefer, MD, and is a columnist for Autism Parenting Magazine. Dr. Edwards is the author of the amazon best-seller Psyche & Spirit: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth and Her Daughter's Autism.As a child of medical missionaries, Dr. Edwards grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper truth. Her journey has taken her through various spiritual practices, including meditation retreats, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual communities. Her quest led to the ongoing discovery of the sacred in all. Inspired by her journey with her daughter Saachi, Dr. Edwards founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Living Darshan to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.www.melindaedwardsmd.comwww.livingdarshan.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence within Buddhist communities. Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Autism Division, she discovered the need for further research and information about females on the spectrum and began training professionals how to identify and support neurodivergent women. Her book Autism Translated is the result of the wisdom and insights her clients have shared with her throughout these years. Today Toni is a speaker, writer and consultant. She runs numerous social groups and programs for teens and adults on the spectrum and coaches high-achieving adults. She is the founder of The Creative Community and Career Center for Autism, where members help each other thrive in a safe, sensory friendly environment. www.toniboucher.net and www.neurodiverse.com MELINDA EDWARDS, MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. She has studied complementary and alternative medicine with Andrew Weil, MD, researched the effects of MDMA on PTSD with Michael Mithoefer, MD, and is a columnist for Autism Parenting Magazine. Dr. Edwards is the author of the amazon best-seller Psyche & Spirit: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth and Her Daughter's Autism.As a child of medical missionaries, Dr. Edwards grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper truth. Her journey has taken her through various spiritual practices, including meditation retreats, guidance from spiritual teachers, travel to India, and living in spiritual communities. Her quest led to the ongoing discovery of the sacred in all. Inspired by her journey with her daughter Saachi, Dr. Edwards founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Living Darshan to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.www.melindaedwardsmd.comwww.livingdarshan.org

Disclaimer:   The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the official position or opinion of the SOGC.  Summary:  In this episode, Dr. Jocelynn Cook, Chief Scientific Officer at the SOGC, is joined by experts Dr. Chelsea Elwood and Dr. Steve Schofield to discuss the emerging Oropouche virus and the potential risks it poses for pregnant individuals. Tune in for an informative episode that explores symptoms, prevention methods and the latest public health guidelines for patients.About Dr. CookDr. Jocelynn Cook is the Chief Scientific Officer for the SOGC. She has a PhD in Reproductive Physiology from the Medical University of South Carolina. She oversees all work related to Continuing Medical Education, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Research, Accreditation, Global Health and Indigenous Health. Her professional career has focused on issues related to maternal-fetal medicine including substance abuse during pregnancy, preterm birth and maternal mortality.About Dr. SchofieldDr. Steve Schofield has worked with the Canadian military for more than 20 years. His focus is communicable disease control and prevention. In this role, he advises on how to protect deploying troops including through use of vaccines and countermeasures to prevent insect bites. Steve has been allowed to play with people way smarter than him, including for some 20 years with the Canadian Committee to Advise in Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT), and has spent shorter stints on working groups for the Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization and the Unites States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. In a past life, he obtained a PhD from Imperial College which involved chasing things like tsetse flies in Zimbabwean national parks. He still sometimes chases insects and their ilk, including on his rural property, where he practices what he preaches to avoid being bitten by the Borrelia-infected ticks that have moved in over the last few years.About Dr. ElwoodDr. Chelsea Elwood completed her B.M.Sc. and M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Western Ontario completed her medical training at the University of British Columbia including a fellowship in Reproductive Infectious Disease. She has a varied clinical practice including being the Medical Director of the Oak Tree clinic and the antimicrobial stewardship program at BCWH which focus on infections as they related to women's health and reproduction.  She has authored numerous guidelines and lead provincial and national responses in those areas.

Let's talk real about kidney-friendly diets—without the fear-mongering. In this episode, Dr. Marianne welcomes Vanessa Connelly, RD (@grainandgreen.kidneys), for a candid conversation about what it actually means to eat in a kidney-supportive way—without triggering disordered eating patterns. Vanessa shares how she helps folks navigate complex medical nutrition guidance with compassion, nuance, and zero shame. Whether you're living with chronic kidney disease, supporting a loved one, or just curious about how diet culture shows up in medical spaces, this episode is a must-listen. ABOUT VANESSA CONNELLY, RD Vanessa is a registered dietitian nutritionist and board certified kidney nutrition specialist with over 20 years experience working with folks who have chronic kidney disease. She is a South Carolina living Maryland native who has helped hundreds of clients with CKD slow down or prevent dialysis without giving up their favorite foods. Her passion is to help people understand how eating the right foods can truly help preserve and protect kidney function. She's about ditching the stress and helping you thrive with CKD one bite at a time. Vanessa graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park and attended the Medical University of South Carolina to complete the requirements of the Dietetic Internship. When not working you can find Vanessa busy living life with her husband and two kiddos, listening to true crime podcasts or enjoying a workout. CONTACT VANESSA IG: @grainandgreen.kidneys TikTok: @grainandgreen.kidneys Website: www.grainsandgreenkidneys.com Email: vanessa@grainsandgreenkidneys.com CHECK OUT MORE EPISODES ON HEALTH & NUTRITION:   > Diabetes, Accessibility, and Eating Disorders on Apple or Spotify. > Ableism & Common Myths About Diabetes on Apple or Spotify.   INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Join my $99/month Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership Program Live in the UK, US, or Canada? Sign up for 1:1 binge eating recovery coaching via my Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method  Live in California, Texas, or Washington, D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, individual 15-minute phone consultation via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Thanks to Dr. Abhinav Totapally who is a pediatric intensivist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and Dr. Brian Bridges, the Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for joining us for this series. Check out their paper published in PCCM in January 2025Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting and the limitations of using VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.Patient selection in the use of VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.The benefits and risks of common cannulation strategies for VA ECMO in children with refractory septic shock.An expert approach to supporting children with refractory septic shock on VA ECMO.Reference:Totapally A, Stark R, Danko M, Chen H, Altheimer A, Hardison D, Malone MP, Zivick E, Bridges B. Central or Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Sepsis: Outcomes Comparison in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Dataset, 2000-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 Jan 23.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.

Please join myself and Dr. Tiwari as we discuss "How to get optimized for breast surgery" with Dr. Knackstedt, who is a plastic surgeon as well as a functional medicine specialist.1. What does it mean to be truly “optimized” for breast surgery—both physically and emotionally?2. What are some of the most important things patients can do in the weeks leading up to surgery to support healing and recovery?3. How does nutrition play a role in surgical recovery, and are there specific supplements or foods you recommend—or avoid?4. Do you integrate any alternative or complementary therapies, like acupuncture or stress reduction techniques, into the surgical prep or recovery process?5. What lab markers or health parameters do you check or optimize before surgery (e.g., inflammation, blood sugar, hormones)?6. How can patients advocate for themselves when they feel like their concerns—especially around whole-body wellness—aren't being heard?9. What common myths or misconceptions do patients have about breast reconstruction that you'd like to clear up?Post-Surgery Support10. What are some of the most under-discussed aspects of post-op recovery that you think patients should know about?11. Are there any red flags during recovery that patients should watch for and not ignore?12. What long-term lifestyle practices support optimal outcomes after reconstruction?Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series.Connect with Midwest Breast on Instagram: Instagram:Instagram: @MWBreastRebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and gender-affirmation surgery. Dr. Knackstedt is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a certified functional medicine practitioner. She incorporates her functional medicine expertise into her surgical practice, helping patients initiate lifestyle-based interventions before surgery to improve outcomes, minimize pain, and optimize recovery. Dr. Knackstedt received her degrees at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2015 and completed her medical residency at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Knackstedt is an assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as the assistant program director for the plastic surgery residency affiliated with Duke University Medical Center and Duke Raleigh Hospital.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@surgical_recoveryInstagram: @surgical_recoveryStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

So, the show today, it's sort of an encore but not really an encore because I recorded this whole new introduction that you are currently listening to. And I also did a few inserts that we popped into the show itself. Inserts from the future, you might say. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. But why did I pull this episode from 2021, you might be wondering, as an immediate follow-on to the show from last week (EP469) about possible Medicaid cuts? Well, for one thing, the show last week about Medicaid cuts was about how the cuts might impact plan sponsors. And it left me feeling a little bit like part of the story was going unsaid. So much of what happens in healthcare, we see numbers on a spreadsheet but can easily lose track of human beings. I was reading something the other day. It reminded me of the people behind these numbers. I don't know if this happened in rural America, but it easily could have. Here's the link. Someone could not get a needed surgery. This surgery had all of the medical necessity boxes checked, except the hospital would not perform the needed surgery without cash up front in prepayment. This patient, he did not have enough money to cover the prepayment. So, somebody in the hospital finance department gave him a solution: Just wait until the situation becomes life-threatening, and then I guess you can go to the ER with your newly life-threatening condition, and they will have to perform the surgery without the money up front. And here we have the theme of people not being able to afford or not being able to access primary care or, in this case, I guess something more than that—a surgery—and they wind up in the emergency room. As John Lee, MD, put it, the healthcare system in this country is like a balloon. And the way we are currently squeezing it, everybody is getting squeezed into the emergency room—which is the very most expensive place to obtain care, of course, especially when that care is non-emergent. In rural America, this is particularly true. Now, by no means am I suggesting any kind of magic bullet to this Medicaid situation. As we all know, health and healthcare are not the same thing as health insurance; and we all know enough about the issues with Medicaid. That is not what the show is about. The episode that follows with Nikki King, who is my guest today, offers some great advice when there's just such a scarcity of clinicians available; and she does a great job of it. So, I am going to spend my time with you in this intro talking about rural hospitals in rural areas—the place where many patients wind up when they cannot get primary care in their community, just exacerbating all of the issues we have with Medicaid and affording Medicaid. But yeah, even if there is adequate or even great primary care, you still kind of need a hospital. The thing is, if an economic situation emerges where, say, for example—and this is the case in a lot of rural places—let's just say a factory or two or a mine or whatever closes down. It might mean the local hospital also closes down if that local hospital was dependent on commercial lives and cost shifting to those commercial lives. Like, this is not higher math or anything. It's easy to see how a doom loop immediately gets triggered. Recall that one big reason—and Cynthia Fisher (EP457) talked about this in an episode from a few months ago—one reason why employers in rural areas are choosing to move facilities somewhere else or overseas is that hospital costs are too high in the USA in these rural areas. So, they are closing their factory down because the hospital is charging too much. The lower the volume of commercial lives, the higher the hospital winds up raising their prices for the other employers in the area. Now, there's a point that comes up a lot in 2025 in conversations about rural hospital financials or just hospital financials in general, I guess. I had a conversation with Brad Brockbank about this a while back, and I've been mulling over it ever since. There are many who strongly suggest the reason why rural and other hospitals are in trouble is squarely because they don't have enough patients with commercial insurance in their payer mix. As Nathan Kaufman wrote on LinkedIn the other day, he wrote, “The ‘tipping point' is the percent of commercial gross revenues. When most hospitals hit 25%, if they don't have commercial rates in the high 300% [over Medicare] range, things begin to unravel.” And look, I'm not gonna argue any of the points here. How would I know? For any given hospital, it could be a financial imperative to try to get 300% over Medicare out of the local employers. I don't doubt it. The question I would ask, if someone knows that hospital finances are currently dependent on cost shifting, especially in a rural area with unstable industry, what are the choices that are made by hospital boards or leadership? Is this current dependency used as a justification to level up the cost shifting to local employers just as volume diminishes keep charging more, which is ultimately going to cause even more employers to leave the area? Which seems to be kind of a default. It's like the safety valve is, charge the local employers more. The point I'm making here is not all that profound, actually. It's just to point out that safety valve, taking advantage of it, comes with downstream impact that actually worsens a situation. So, what do we do now? And similar to the Medicaid, what I just said about Medicaid, I'm not showing up with any silver bullet here. And running a hospital is ridiculously hard. So, I do not wanna minimize that. And I certainly do not wanna minimize Medicare advantage paying less than Medicare going on and the mental health crisis and the just crippling issues that a lot of rural hospitals face. Here's a link to a really interesting report by the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform (CHQPR) about the ways hospitals can restructure and rethink how they deliver services, but I will take a moment to point out some case studies of success for what happens when people crossed off go get more money from the local employers off the list. Then there's also FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) doing some amazing things even in rural areas. Listen to the episode a while back with Doug Eby, MD, MPH, CPE (EP312) about the Nuka System of Care in Alaska, serving areas so rural, you need to take a prop plane to get to them. Their patients, their members have some of the best outcomes in the entire country. Their secret: yeah … great primary care teams that include behavioral health, the doctor, the nurse, a whole crew. And look at us. We've come full circle. Primary care (good primary care, I mean) is an investment. Everything else is a cost. Lastly, let me just offer a very large update: Today, you cannot just say rural hospital anymore and automatically mean a hospital in dire financial straits struggling to, like, make the rent. Large consolidated hospital systems have bought up so many rural hospitals for all kinds of reasons that may (or maybe not) have less to do with mission and more to do with all the things I discussed with Brennan Bilberry (EP395) in the episode entitled “Consolidated Hospital Systems and Cunning Anticompetitive Contracts.” Here is the original episode with Nikki King. Nikki, let me just mention, has gotten a new job since she was on the pod. She is now the CEO of Alliance Health Centers in Indiana. Also mentioned in this episode are Alliance Health Centers; John Lee, MD; Cynthia Fisher; Patient Rights Advocate; Brad Brockbank; Nathan Kaufman; Doug Eby, MD, MPH, CPE; Nuka System of Care; and Brennan Bilberry.   You can learn more at Alliance Health Centers and by following Nikki on LinkedIn.   Nikki King, MHSA, DHA, is the chief executive officer for Alliance Health Centers, Inc. Her work serves both urban and rural populations and is focused on substance abuse, communities underserved in healthcare, affordable housing, and economic development. Before working in the healthcare industry, she worked for the Center of Business and Economic Research studying models of sustainability in rural communities. Growing up as a first-generation college student in Appalachia, she brings lived experience of rural communities and approaches her work in healthcare as pivotal in breaking the cycle of poverty. Nikki completed her DHA at the Medical University of South Carolina and her MHSA from Xavier University.   08:14 How dire is the rural hospital situation right now? 08:33 How could freestanding ERs be a potential solution for rural hospitals? 09:56 Advice from CHQPR: Rural hospitals should not be forced to eliminate inpatient care. 11:22 Why is broadband a roadblock to telehealth as a solution for rural health access? 14:52 What are other potential rural health access solutions? 15:37 The “hot potato” of nurse practitioners in the healthcare world. 16:34 “The number of residencies for physicians each year is not increasing, but the population … is increasing.” 20:28 EP312 with Douglas Eby, MD, MPH, CPE, of the Nuka System of Care. 22:00 What's the issue with maternity care in rural America? 24:09 “As healthcare becomes more and more specialized, [the] ability to treat high-risk cases is better, but access gets worse.” 27:57 How is mental health care affected in rural communities? 28:29 “Rural communities are trying very hard to hang on to what they have.” 29:52 “When you look at the one market plan that's available in a rural community, you probably can't afford it.” 31:37 What's the single biggest challenge to moving to a model that incentivizes keeping people healthy? 32:32 “The easiest low-hanging fruit … is having national Medicaid and have that put under the same hood as Medicare.”   You can learn more at Alliance Health Centers and by following Nikki on LinkedIn.   Nikki King, MHSA, DHA, discusses #ruralhospitals and #ruralprimarycare. #healthcare #podcast #changemanagement #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! James Gelfand (Part 2), James Gelfand (Part 1), Matt McQuide, Stacey Richter (EP467), Vivian Ho, Chris Crawford (EP465), Al Lewis, Betsy Seals, Wendell Potter (Encore! EP384), Dr Scott Conard, Stacey Richter (INBW42)

Being a pharmacist is exciting–as long as you're willing to try new things. These are wise words from my returning guest on today's podcast, who has been paving the way for integrative pharmacy. Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine, patient outcomes, and innovation. With experience spanning patient care, biotech, research, academia, and consumer product goods, Dr. Swathi has paved the way for healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online educational programs. She co-founded and serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the Life Sciences Division at Element Apothec, and serves as a Principal Investigator at contract research organization, Citruslabs. Dr. Swathi received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the Medical University of South Carolina and Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton College. She was the first-ever pharmacist in the United States with formal residency training to specialize in integrative medicine and preventative health. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Affairs in biotech and has training in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Swathi has served as faculty and guest lectures at colleges and universities across the country. She is an advisor and consultant for a number of for-profit and nonprofit organizations aiming to make the world a healthier place for us to live–and thrive. She has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and featured in Yahoo, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Entrepreneur, Forbes Health, and more. In 2023, Dr. Swathi was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Connect with Dr. Swathi via: Email: swathimvaranasi@gmail.com FB: Doctor Swathi IG: @doctorswathi Linked In:Dr. Swathi Varanasi Check out our earlier episode here: https://www.marinabuksov.com/s03e03-paving-the-unconventional-path-with-integrative-pharmacist-dr-swathi-varanasi/ Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Thanks to Dr. Abhinav Totapally who is a pediatric intensivist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and Dr. Brian Bridges, the Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for joining us for this series. Check out their paper published in PCCM in January 2025Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting and the limitations of using VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.Patient selection in the use of VA ECMO for children with refractory septic shock.The benefits and risks of common cannulation strategies for VA ECMO in children with refractory septic shock.An expert approach to supporting children with refractory septic shock on VA ECMO.Reference:Totapally A, Stark R, Danko M, Chen H, Altheimer A, Hardison D, Malone MP, Zivick E, Bridges B. Central or Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Sepsis: Outcomes Comparison in the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Dataset, 2000-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 Jan 23.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. This piece is presented from their annual conference this year. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest Manu Malbrain, CMO of Medaman, an initiative that seeks to optimize the use of data in hospitals, combined with a position as professor of Critical Care Research at the First Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy of the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. He is a co-founder and president of the International Fluid Academy (IFAD), the co-founder, past president, and current treasurer of the Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS), author and co-author of more than 386 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, comments, editorials, book chapters, and books on abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and rational fluid use. His cumulative h-index is 63 on Scopus and 85 on GoogleScholar (with a total of 37000 citations). We mention WSACS | WSACS - and recommend it again here. You can find him here: https://twitter.com/manu_malbrain https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-malbrain-53574313

Successful organ transplants depend on quickly getting donor organs to their recipients. MediGO, now part of CareDx, pioneered logistics technologies that help make these life-saving procedures more successful than ever.In Episode #39 of the MedTech Speed to Data podcast, Key Tech's Andy Rogers and Lauren Eskew speak with MediGO co-founder Dr. Joseph Scalea about how data led the startup to solve challenges in the organ donation supply chain.Need to knowAmerica's nationwide organ donor network — From Hawaii and Alaska to Puerto Rico, patients are on a nationwide waitlist for compatible donor organs.Organ donation used to be local — As recently as the 1990s, most organ transplants came from local Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), so long-distance transport was rare.Today's organ logistics are complex — Every organ donation requires a singular supply chain combining private or commercial aircraft and ground vehicles to link fifty-six OPOs with hospitals.The nitty-grittyA practicing transplant surgeon and currently the Vice Chair of Innovation in the Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Scalea has seen a dramatic improvement in the efficiency and survivability of organ transplants.Operations that once took hours are now routinely completed within an hour. At the same time, complication rates are at all-time lows. Many technological advances made these improvements possible, but Dr. Scalea saw opportunities in the organ transplant system's operations.“We have about twenty-four hours to move a human kidney from the donor hospital,” he explains. This tight turnaround led Dr. Scalea to explore the potential for drone delivery. “We were watching the [transportation] time go up,” he recalls. “We hypothesized that using drones to seamlessly go from the donor to the recipient hospital might allow the recipient side more flexibility to get better outcomes.”Data that made the difference:Data drove MediGO's decision-making and ultimately led to a pivot from drone to supply chain technology. “We fundamentally believe that this problem is worth solving for the community,” Dr. Scalea says, “so what data are required to make this a business? It was through a combination of customer discovery, key informant interviews, and a ton of research into the space.”Identifying the actual customer was key. “We initially focused on the transplant centers,” Dr. Scalea says, “and then fundamentally recognized the organ banks responsible for moving the organs were the right customers. Organ banks didn't see as much immediate value in the biotelemetry. What they needed was logistics.”From there, the MediGO team could understand their customers' financial concerns. “We needed to understand funds flow — how those customers get reimbursed for the work they do.”As a practicing surgeon, Dr. Scalea inherently understood the customer's customers. “I was very fortunate to be an active transplant surgeon while standing up MediGO. Every day, I'd go to the hospital and ask myself, ‘Where's the organ?' This problem was real.”“As our colleagues around the country read the research we were publishing, it became clear there was a groundswell of interest in this problem being solved.”

Dr Kevin S Hughes from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and Dr Mark Robson from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York discuss current BRCA1/2 genetic testing practices and the clinical management of localized breast cancer with alterations in these genes. CME information and select publications here.

Dr Kevin S Hughes from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and Dr Mark Robson from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York discuss current BRCA1/2 genetic testing practices and the clinical management of localized breast cancer with alterations in these genes. CME information and select publications here.

Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this episode, Sonal Bhatia, MD, FACNS, epilepsy expert and director of the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) at the Medical University of South Carolina, discussed Purple Day, celebrated on March 25th, and the importance of raising awareness for patients with epilepsy, a common condition affecting one in 26 individuals. She discussed the stigma faced by patients with epilepsy, especially in parts of the world outside the United States. Bhatia also discussed some of the recent advances in epilepsy care in the past decade, highlighting areas like improved surgical approaches, dietary therapies, and the potential of gene therapy for various disorders. In addition, she discussed changes in elderly epilepsy care, as well as the importance of transitioning care from pediatrics to adults and the need for a longitudinal model of care. Furthermore, she spoke on epilepsy monitoring units, the challenges institutions face, and the critical need for EEG technology and for more EEG technologists and nursing school graduates.  Looking for more epilepsy discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Epilepsy clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:10 – Significance of Purple Day, raising awareness on epilepsy stigma 5:00 – Advances in epilepsy care, including availability of more anti-seizure medications and genetic insights 8:45 – Neurology News Minute 11:10 – Challenges in elderly epilepsy care and the need for more standardized transition models from pediatrics to adulthood 15:20 – Optimizing epilepsy monitoring units and dealing with staff and equipment shortages 20:50 – Closing thoughts The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Approves Medtronic's Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease FDA Approves Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke FDA Approves Expanded Use of Eculizumab for Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

With Henrique Arfsten, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria and Alexandre Mebazza, Hospital Lariboisiere, Paris - France.  In this episode of HFA CardioTalk, Henrike Arfsten and  Alexandre Mebazaa discuss the importance of rapid initiation and titration of guideline-directed medical heart failure therapy. A focus will be on data from the STRONG-HF trial, which demonstrated safety and efficacy of rapid up-titration following an acute heart failure event. The trial was even stopped early as the benefits of the intensive treatment strategy were overwhelming. Moreover, specific questions are raised, such as the right time to start therapy and how to deal with possible side effects. Mebazaa A, et al. Lancet 2022 Dec 3;400(10367):1938-52 Biegus J, et al. Heart Fail Rev 2024 Sep;29(5):1065-1077 McDonagh TA, et al. Eur J Heart Fail 2022 Jan;24(1):4-131 McDonagh TA, et al. Eur J Heart Fail 2024 Jan;26(1):5-17 This 2025 HFA Cardio Talk podcast series is supported by Bayer AG in the form of an unrestricted financial support. The discussion has not been influenced in any way by its sponsor.

What is the difference between Palliative Care & Hospice, and why important to discern the difference?! Dr. Kathleen Lindell of the Medical University of South Carolina joins the show to discuss why Palliative Care can be such an important piece of both the patient and caregivers role in the ILD journey. It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis and the Pennsylvania IPF Support Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare IT executives often grapple with moving digital transformation initiatives from pilot programs to full-scale implementations. Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), offers insights into overcoming these hurdles, emphasizing the importance of strong governance, IT collaboration, and iterative change management. Scroll down to watch or listen […] Source: Getting on the Same Page With IT Early is Key to Digital Innovation & Transformation Success on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Michael Dalton, the CEO of Ovatient, is redefining virtual healthcare by bringing high-quality, patient-centered care directly to the people who need it. With a background in healthcare leadership at The MetroHealth System and Summa Health in Ohio, Michael saw firsthand the barriers patients face—from transportation and family/work schedules, to limited availability of specialists. His passion for improving healthcare accessibility led to the creation of Ovatient, a virtual-first care model seamlessly integrated with major health systems like MetroHealth and The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. In this conversation, Michael discusses the power of digital health, the importance of rebuilding trust between patients and providers, and how Ovatient leverages technology to enhance care, while keeping the human connection at its core. From his Midwest roots to his leadership in healthcare innovation, Michael shares how virtual care is transforming the industry. Join our conversation with Michael Dalton today on Radio Maine–and subscribe to the channel for your weekly dose of creative inspiration!

Dr. Wilfried Ellmeier is a Co-Chair of the Scientific Planning Committee at the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and Professor of Immunobiology and Head of the Institute of Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Laurence Zitvogel is a Keynote Speaker at IUIS 2025 and a Professor and Group Leader at Gustave Roussy. Dr. Dan Littman is also a Keynote Speaker at IUIS 2025 and Professor of Cell Biology and Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Professor of Molecular Immunology at NYU Langone. This episode features a discussion on  the upcoming IUIS 2025 Congress taking place August 17-22 in Vienna, Austria. They talk about what to expect at the meeting, highlights from this year's program, and where to explore in Vienna.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, an award-winning healthcare professional recognized for her trailblazing work at the forefront of personalized medicine and healthcare innovation. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina and became the first pharmacist in the U.S. to complete a postdoctoral residency in integrative medicine and preventive health. Following this achievement, she co-founded the Integrative Health Pharmacy Residency Program. Her credentials also include a postdoctoral fellowship in biotech and nutrition from Cornell University.  Her research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and she has served as faculty and guest lecturer at numerous academic institutions. In 2023, was honored as one of 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy.  https://myosmd.com/

This episode contains part 2 of our conversation with Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, about the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025.In this episode, we focus specifically on the TYK2 in SLE and Oral Anti-IL23 teams. Links to the Cytokine Crushers Scouting Reports:Oral anti-IL23, by collaborating Chicago area rheumatology fellowship programs (Loyola, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago)Long-term outcomes of anifrolumab in SLE, by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Adult Rheumatology FellowshipTYK2 inhibitor in SLE, by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Adult Rheumatology FellowshipLinks to theMednet.org Q&As about this region:What circumstances would drive you to consider using an oral IL-23 inhibitor over parenteral options for management of psoriasis/PsA?How will you utilize newly FDA approved anifrolumab for SLE in your practice?What is your experience with using oral deucravicitinib for conditions such as recalcitrant facial discoid lupus or recalcitrant lichen planus?To learn more about RheumMadness:https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Subscribe to our newsletter:https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/subscribe/rheummadnessFind us on social media:Bluesky: @rheummadness.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheummadness/X: Follow #RheumMadnessIntro/outro music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode of The goop Podcast, Gwyneth is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Megan Twohey and addiction expert Dr. Kevin M. Gray from the Medical University of South Carolina to explore the evolving role of marijuana in modern culture. From its therapeutic uses to its effects on mental health, they uncover surprising truths about self-medicating, addiction, and the risks associated with the increased potency and accessibility of marijuana today.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered if you could get legal compensation for your exposure to toxic mold?Do you feel like your toxic mold exposure situation might be due to the negligence of another party, but don't know any lawyers willing to represent you in your mold case?If you said yes to either of these, then you don't want to miss today's episode!Wrapping up our recent mini-series on mold, today I am so excited to introduce to you lawyer and founder of JustWell Law - Kristina Baehr.Kristina is a national trial lawyer who represents sick people against the companies that made them sick. She founded her law firm, Just Well Law, to help clients recover financially so that they can rebuild their health and their lives. Kristina is used to high profile, high stakes litigation. At a national trial firm, she represented plaintiffs in bet-the-company cases like Trilogy against SAP, the Medical University of South Carolina against AstraZeneca, Ericsson against Samsung, and TiVo against Comcast. These cases resulted in over $1 billion in revenue for their clients. And from 2015-2019, she was honored by her peers as a Texas Rising Star among lawyers.After tragedy hit her own family, she founded Just Well Law to help other families in crisis. She built the personal injury firm she couldn't find for her own family. Health and wellness require financial resources, and Kristina is relentless in pursuing the maximum recovery for her clients because she has been there too. ​If you've been wracking your brain wondering how or if you could ever get legal representation around your toxic mold exposure - then this episode is for you!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Legal Compensation for Toxic Mold Exposure 00:21 Meet Christina Baer: Advocate for Mold Victims 03:24 Christina's Personal Mold Exposure Story 06:43 Challenges in Mold Litigation 09:50 The Turning Point: Science and Legal Victories 16:11 Broader Legal Battles Beyond Mold 23:32 Evaluating Your Mold Case 27:00 The Cost of Staying in a Toxic Home 27:22 Nationwide Legal Support for Mold Cases 28:59 The Importance of Differential Diagnosis 30:04 Investing in Health and Recovery 33:01 The Role of Empathy and Support 36:30 Raising Awareness About Mold Illness 43:50 Legal Battles Against Universities 51:12 Final Thoughts and ResourcesEPISODES MENTIONED:Resiliency Radio Podcast with Dr. Jill Carnahan: Ep. 201// Winning Legal Cases for Clients Harmed By Toxic Mold, with Kristina Baehr222// 5 Signs of Hidden Mold, with Brian Karr (YesWeInspect)CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Follow JustWell Law on InstagramVisit their WebsiteStart a Claim to see if you have a mold case!WORK WITH ME TO HEAL YOUR GUT + MOLD:Option #1)

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, to discuss the teams in the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025, the Innovation Invitational.This is part 1 of the conversation, where we go in depth about the long-term outcomes of anifrolumab in SLE study and give a primer about type 1/2 cytokines so you're ready to dig into the TYK2 in SLE and Oral Anti-IL23 studies.Join us again next week for part 2 of this discussion to learn more about this region.Links to the Cytokine Crushers Scouting Reports:Oral anti-IL23, by collaborating Chicago area rheumatology fellowship programs (Loyola, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago)Long-term outcomes of anifrolumab in SLE, by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Adult Rheumatology FellowshipTYK2 inhibitor in SLE, by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Adult Rheumatology FellowshipLinks to old scouting reports and other studies referenced in this podcast:TULIP 1/2 scouting report from RheumMadness 2021LLDAS scouting report from RheumMadness 2024Morand EF, Abreu G, Furie RA, Golder V, Tummala R. Lupus low disease activity state attainment in the phase 3 TULIP trials of anifrolumab in active systemic lupus erythematosus. Ann Rheum Dis. 2023 May;82(5):639-645. doi: 10.1136/ard-2022-222748. Epub 2023 Jan 23. Erratum in: Ann Rheum Dis. 2024 Apr 11;83(5):e12. doi: 10.1136/ard-2022-222748corr1. PMID: 36690388; PMCID: PMC10176410.Tanaka Y. Viewpoint on anifrolumab in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and a high unmet need in clinical practice. RMD Open. 2023 Aug;9(3):e003270. doi: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003270. Erratum in: RMD Open. 2024 Apr 4;10(2):e003270corr1. doi: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003270corr1. PMID: 37597847; PMCID: PMC10441065.ORAL Surveillance scouting report from RheumMadness 2024To learn more about RheumMadness:https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Subscribe to our newsletter:https://lists.duke.edu/sympa/subscribe/rheummadnessFind us on social media:Bluesky: @rheummadness.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheummadness/X: Follow #RheumMadnessIntro/outro music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The SpaceX rocket carries lunar landers from companies based in Texas and Japan. They could arrive at the moon in the coming months. HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.Rocket Launches With Lunar Landers From 2 Private CompaniesOn Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket launched carrying payloads from two separate private companies hoping to achieve lunar landings. The pair of landers—one from Japanese company ispace, and one from Texas-based Firefly Aerospace—will take months to reach the moon. Firefly's lander is scheduled to arrive first, in March, with ispace's lander planned for a touchdown in late May or early June.Another SpaceX launch on Thursday, a test flight of the company's Starship system, had mixed results. The booster returned to earth and was successfully “caught,” but the spacecraft exploded over the Caribbean shortly after launch. That explosion is under investigation.Jason Dinh, climate editor at Atmos in Washington, D.C., joins Ira to talk about the Wednesday launch and plans for private lunar exploration. They also discuss other stories from the week in science, including the ban of Red Dye #3 an AI approach to snake antivenom, and a study predicting a rise in US dementia cases by 2060.As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV VaccineIn 2006, a vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV) became widely available to adolescents. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and it can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, and sexual organs. It's also the cause of nearly every case of cervical cancer.Now, almost 20 years after the HPV vaccine was introduced, a study published in JAMA noted a 62% drop in deaths due to cervical cancer in women under 25 in the US: from 50 or 60 deaths per year to 13. This follows earlier research that noted a decrease in cervical precancer and cancer since the introduction of the vaccine.With HPV vaccine uptake at about 60% for adolescents aged 13-15, a higher uptake could virtually eliminate cervical cancer, experts say. However, childhood vaccination rates have dwindled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about the spread of preventable disease.Joining Flora Lichtman to talk about this latest study is lead author Dr. Ashish Deshmukh, professor of public health sciences and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Season FOUR Episode EIGHT of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Regan Birr. Regan is the owner of Regan MOVES, a wellness and fitness company for people with chronic challenges. Regan has lupus and arthritis. She spent many years in severe pain, until she started exercising in a special way:  she holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and used her background to design a low-torque, easy-on-the-joints exercise program. She earned her personal and group training certification, and teaches Regan MOVES 3 days a week, online. Regan believes that even though it can be extremely challenging, we CAN move past our limitations - and empower ourselves for health and happiness. She gives talks to businesses and health organizations around the U.S. including Medical University of South Carolina, Duke University, and Health Partners. Regan is also the founder and executive director of the Lupus Research Foundation in Minnesota. 

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with the Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, who's shaking things up in the pharmacy world! Named one of 2023's 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy, Swathi shares her fascinating journey from pharmacy school to becoming a pioneer in integrative medicine and healthcare consulting. With her PharmD from the Medical University of South Carolina and BA from Carleton College, Swathi has blazed quite a trail in pharmacy. She made history as the first U.S. pharmacist to complete a residency specialising in integrative medicine and preventative health. Add to that a biotech Medical Affairs fellowship and a Cornell nutrition certificate, and you've got someone who's seriously dedicated to expanding what's possible in pharmacy! Let's talk about creating your own opportunities! Swathi teamed up with a mentor to create something totally new – the first-ever integrative medicine pharmacy residency. These days, Swathi's rocking it as a consultant and fractional executive in the healthtech and CPG world, while advising various organisations and teaching future pharmacists. Her career path shows just how many doors can open when you're willing to think outside the box! Swathi dropped some serious wisdom during our chat. Here are the golden nuggets: 1. Job Hunting Pro Tip: Those "required qualifications"? Think of them more like a wish list! If you've got transferable skills and enthusiasm, go for it. 2. Networking Made Simple: LinkedIn is your friend! Don't be shy about reaching out to people doing interesting things – the worst they can do is not respond. 3. Regular Check-ins: Take time every few months to reflect on what you're enjoying in your work and what you might want to change. 4. Creating Opportunities: Wherever you land, think about how you can create opportunities for others, especially students. 5. Transferable Skills Matter: Your pharmacy background is valuable in unexpected places – you just need to show people how your skills translate. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STARTING A PODCAST? Join our weekly newsletter where we pull back the curtain on our podcasting adventures – sharing everything from production hacks to scheduling secrets, marketing wins (and fails), and how to create & build your show while balancing a full life. Subscribe now and let's turn your podcasting dreams into reality. https://anisha-and-sunjay.kit.com/d2058726a3 SIGN UP to my PODCAST NEWSLETTER below so you'll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You'll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ PARTNERSHIPS and DISCOUNTS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, also known as Dr. Swathi, is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine and healthcare innovation. With experience spanning patient care, biotech, clinical research, academia, and CPG, Dr. Swathi has paved the way for healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online educational programs. Dr. Swathi founded and runs Varanasi & company, a full-service consulting and advisory group for healthtech and CPG companies. She has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and featured in Yahoo, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Self, Men's Health, Entrepreneur, Forbes Health, and more. In 2023, Dr. Swathi was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Dr. Swathi received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the Medical University of South Carolina and Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton College. She is the first pharmacist in the United States with formal postdoctoral residency training specializing in integrative medicine and preventative health. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Affairs in biotech and a nutrition certificate from Cornell University. We discuss:  Her unique career path at the intersection of integrative medicine, pharmacy and entrepreneurship and how you can follow your curiosity to find work that fits your passions and skills How she manages her time working with so many different companies  The value of integrative medicine and the importance of creating your own definition of what health and wellness means  The many lifestyle factors that can be tested before supplements or medication if we really look at the whole person The work she does with CPG companies, how she decides what type of companies she works with and what YOU should look for when choosing supplements, snacks and other wellness products to ensure they're safe and meet efficacy standards Why she keeps her wellness practices simple, how to pick the ones that work for you and that Instagram isn't reality The critical role of muscle for longevity and quality of life but the recognition that it's part of a multi-faceted approach that includes nutrition, movement and mindfulness.   Common misconceptions about health including nutrition, supplements, and exercise  Practical tips for everyday life and how you can take charge of your health by understanding, asking questions and the science to make informed choices that work for you. Follow Dr. Swathi on Instagram Follow Me on Instagram  Find all of my favorites in my shop

Dr. Habib Rizk, MD is a Neurotologist and Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss his experience not only as an expert clinician in the field of treating vestibular dysfunction, but also as a person who has experienced vestibular dysfunction first hand following an episode of Vestibular Neuritis! Where to find Dr. Rizk: MUSC Health: https://providers.muschealth.org/sc/mount-pleasant/habib-rizk-md-msc Email: rizkh@musc.edu The Vestibular Disorders Association: https://vestibular.org/ VeDA's Provider Directory: https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For Episode Recommendations or Requests, email us info@balancingactrehab.com Where to find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/balancingactrehab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BalancingActRehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @BalancingActRehab Instagram: @BalancingActRehab Twitter: @DizzyDoctors TikTok: @BalancingActRehab Check out our self guided self help courses! How to Live with Dizziness How to Treat Positional Dizziness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://balancing-act-rehab-s-school.teachable.com/courses/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chris Frueh, PhD is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii.  He has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research. He was previously a professor of psychiatry at Medical University of South Carolina and Baylor College of Medicine. He has co-authored over 325 scientific publications and is the author of Operator Syndrome, which is available on Amazon.Website: chrisfrueh.comOperator Syndrome on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZuZfTxTimestamps:00:00:23 Introduction to Chris Frueh00:00:59 Rundown of Chris Frueh's Career 00:04:42 What is Operator Syndrome?00:15:48 The Differences Between PTSD and Operator Syndrome00:17:29 Types of Traumatic Brain Injury00:22:14 TAL Proteins and Impact Trauma00:25:56 Interventions and Treatments00:30:13 Sponsor Note: Sleep Optimization Course00:34:33 Nutritional Interventions 00:36:22 Fasting to Manage TBI 00:39:05 Different Stages of an Operator and TBI 00:43:56 Staying on Top of Hormones00:48:37 Getting Treatment Outside of the VA00:51:07 Finding Credible Help00:54:12 Operator Syndrome Foundation00:55:55 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received00:58:12 Outro

Chatbots at the Digital Front Door: Transforming the Patient Experience at MUSC On this episode Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina talks to host Ben Hilmes about how MUSC is pioneering innovations in healthcare delivery. From pushing AI and its capabilities for tools such as voice bots to streamlining patient access to care to implementing robotic process automation to optimize workflow, Crystal has tons of insight into how MUSC is improving its services. 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/

Kristina Betters, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University and a pediatric intensivist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. Dr. Betters' research interests are focused on early mobility, rehabilitation of the ICU patient, sedation, and delirium in critically ill children. She was an author of the 2022 SCCM PANDEM guidelines.Brooke Light, MD is a pediatric resident physician at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC. Prior to residency, she completed her MD at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is (obviously) an aspiring pediatric intensivist, and we are so happy she reached out to coordinate this episode.Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting the use of an ICU liberation bundle.Key components of the A to F ICU liberation bundle.An expert's approach to implementing the A to F ICU liberation bundleReferences:Smith et al. 2022 Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation, Neuromuscular Blockade, and Delirium in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients With Consideration of the ICU Environment and Early Mobility. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022 Feb 1;23(2):e74-e110. Marra A, Ely EW, Pandharipande PP, Patel MB. The ABCDEF Bundle in Critical Care. Crit Care Clin. 2017 Apr;33(2):225-243. Curley et al; RESTORE Study Investigators and the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators Network. Protocolized sedation vs usual care in pediatric patients mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2015 Jan 27;313(4):379-89. Madden K, Wolf M, Tasker RC, Figueroa J, McCracken C, Hall M, Kamat P. Antipsychotic Drug Prescription in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: A 10-Year U.S. Retrospective Database Study. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2021 Oct 22;13(1):46-54. Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.

Although risk of substance use disorder exists for anyone that uses substances, study after study shows that early initiation of substance use in adolescence is a strong predictor of later substance-related problems and is associated with higher risk . What is going on in the brain during adolescence, and how do substances affect it? Dr. Lindsay Squeglia discusses the development of the brain during adolescence and the risks of substance use during adolescence, and attempts to answer our questions about the chicken or the egg. Dr. Squeglia also talks about her efforts to create evidence-based psychoeducation programs about substance use for adolescents and programs to help teens get involved in science. Dr. Lindsay Squeglia is a Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, and a Co-Director of the MUSC Youth Collaborative. Find out more about her work here.

Kristina Betters, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University and a pediatric intensivist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. Dr. Betters' research interests are focused on early mobility, rehabilitation of the ICU patient, sedation, and delirium in critically ill children. She was an author of the 2022 SCCM PANDEM guidelines.Brooke Light, MD is a pediatric resident physician at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC. Prior to residency, she completed her MD at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is (obviously) an aspiring pediatric intensivist, and we are so happy she reached out to coordinate this episode. Learning Objectives:By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss:The rationale supporting the use of an ICU liberation bundle.Key components of the A to F ICU liberation bundle.An expert's approach to implementing the A to F ICU liberation bundleReferences:Smith et al. 2022 Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation, Neuromuscular Blockade, and Delirium in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients With Consideration of the ICU Environment and Early Mobility. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022 Feb 1;23(2):e74-e110. Marra A, Ely EW, Pandharipande PP, Patel MB. The ABCDEF Bundle in Critical Care. Crit Care Clin. 2017 Apr;33(2):225-243. Curley et al; RESTORE Study Investigators and the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators Network. Protocolized sedation vs usual care in pediatric patients mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2015 Jan 27;313(4):379-89. Madden K, Wolf M, Tasker RC, Figueroa J, McCracken C, Hall M, Kamat P. Antipsychotic Drug Prescription in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: A 10-Year U.S. Retrospective Database Study. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2021 Oct 22;13(1):46-54. Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. Check out http://www.pedscrit.com for detailed show notes. And visit @critpeds on twitter and @pedscrit on instagram for real time show updates.

Send us a textExperience a groundbreaking revelation in the world of health as we uncover the true power of the HPV vaccine in reducing cervical cancer mortality rates. Discover how a study from the Medical University of South Carolina showcases a striking 60% decrease in deaths amongst women under 25, thanks to this vital vaccine. The story doesn't end there—dive into the importance of maintaining vaccination rates, tackling misinformation, and expanding these life-saving benefits across broader age groups.Ever wondered if your feline friend could outsmart you? Prepare to be amazed by the intelligence and agility of cats as we explore a Kyoto University study that reveals their ability to use causal reasoning based on sound cues. Through a series of playful experiments with cats like Ginger, we gain insight into their unique understanding of physics and its impact on their hunting prowess. This captivating exploration not only highlights their mental acuity but also brings a touch of humor and warmth to our discussion.Join us as we share personal narratives about the powerful influence of parents on career paths and the deep bonds between humans and their pets. In this episode, hear from Cheyenne Bair as she opens up about her journey in the medical field, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of medical training.Cheyenne's Links:InstagramBunsen and Beaker Links to support us!Join the Paw Pack!Our Website!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTokSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Board-certified physician at Stanford Medicine, Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, and professor and director of Addiction Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, Kevin Gray, MD, discuss cannabis use and its effects on mental health and psychiatric disorders, including psychosocial outcomes from use and potentiation of psychiatric disorders. Common perceptions of use of cannabis for mental health are also discussed.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, Pharm.D.,  is an award-winning healthcare professional recognized for her trailblazing work at the forefront of personalized medicine and healthcare innovation. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and became the first pharmacist in the U.S. to complete a postdoctoral residency in integrative medicine and preventive health. Following this achievement, she co-founded the Integrative Health Pharmacy Residency Program. Her credentials also include a postdoctoral fellowship in biotech and nutrition from Cornell University. With experience spanning patient care, biotech, clinical research, academia, and consumer product goods, Dr. Swathi is a scientific and medical advisor and consultant with many innovative companies including MYOS MD. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and she has served as faculty and guest lecturer at numerous academic institutions. In 2023, was honored as one of 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy.   Contact: Instagram: @doctorswathi https://www.instagram.com/doctorswathi/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swathi-varanasi/    Website: https://myosmd.com/ or https://myosmd.com/pages/medical-advisors

Join Journal Club Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Connect on Instagram: @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Walter Renne is the founder of the MOD Institute and leads all learning, innovation and research initiatives at the organization. He is a recognized global key opinion leader for renowned dental technology companies including Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent. He also previously served as a Professor and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Digital Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. As the assistant director for the digital dentistry residency program, he has won several national and regional awards for his efforts both pre-clinically and clinically. He is also an active dental researcher and has published over 30 studies on scan and milling accuracy using various systems. Dr. Renne also has several patents including a patent for a platform of long-term antimicrobial dental materials.

In this "Ask the Expert" episode titled, "Women's Health within Neuroimmunology," Dr. Sonia Singh joined Krissy Dilger of SRNA to share women's health concerns within the context of neuroimmunology, focusing on issues like fertility and pregnancy for those with rare neuroimmune disorders [00:01:20]. Dr. Singh discussed how certain conditions, such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and autoimmune encephalitis, and medications could impact fertility [00:03:45]. They also explored the increased risks of relapse during and after pregnancy and the importance of coordinated care between neurologists and obstetricians [00:07:10]. Dr. Singh emphasized the importance of teamwork during pregnancy to ensure optimal outcomes for both mother and child [00:21:45]. Sonia Kaur Singh, MD is a Neurologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston who specializes in Neuroimmunology. Dr. Singh obtained her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore in Southern India. After graduation, she worked with dementia specialists in India studying dementia in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. She completed her neurology residency at University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (UTHealth Houston) in the Texas Medical Center. During residency, she was involved with innovative learning strategies including a structural competency curriculum and graduated with the prestigious Frank Yatsu Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology. After residency, she completed a one-year fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology from UTHealth Houston where she was actively involved in medical education and clinical trials. Dr. Singh has a special interest in women's health and cognition in neuroimmune conditions.

Join Journal Club Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Connect on Instagram: @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Walter Renne is the founder of the MOD Institute and leads all learning, innovation and research initiatives at the organization. He is a recognized global key opinion leader for renowned dental technology companies including Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent. He also previously served as a Professor and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Digital Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. As the assistant director for the digital dentistry residency program, he has won several national and regional awards for his efforts both pre-clinically and clinically. He is also an active dental researcher and has published over 30 studies on scan and milling accuracy using various systems. Dr. Renne also has several patents including a patent for a platform of long-term antimicrobial dental materials.

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Tokzhan Clay, who is a board-certified Family Practice doctor who has made a major life transition from immigrating to the USA, previously practicing as a Dermatologist and Assistant Professor at a Medical University to treating acutely ill patients in the hospital to opening the Medstella Skin Care Clinic in 2019. At Medstella, she offers a range of Aesthetic and Anti-aging treatments, enhancing her patients' appearances and boosting their overall well-being. Dr. Clay continues to practice as a hospital attending physician on a limited basis and finding a unique balance between traditional medicine and aesthetic care. She believes that just as we appreciate the beauty of nature, enhancing our physical appearance can positively impact our minds and souls. Join us as we explore how Dr. Clay combines these two worlds to create a harmonious approach to health and beauty. You can follow Dr. Tokzhan Clay on Instagram and Facebook at Medstella Skin Care Clinic and at: medstellaclinic.com. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, KORE Women, High Performance Coaching, how to create a journey you love, and creating an incredible professional community of support at: www.korewomen.com. Again, thank you for listening to the KORE Women podcast! Please share this podcast with your family and friends.