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What if one of the most powerful tools for detoxification, brain health, hormone balance, and healthy aging was something you could grow in your kitchen? In this science-packed episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with renowned nutritional biochemist Dr. Jed W. Fahey — the pioneering researcher behind the discovery of the extraordinary chemoprotective power of broccoli sprouts. After 27 years at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he directed the Cullman Chemoprotection Center, Dr. Fahey explains why sulforaphane — derived from glucoraphanin found abundantly in broccoli sprouts — activates your body's own protective systems at the cellular level. Dr. Anna shares her personal clinical experiences using sulforaphane-rich compounds to support detoxification pathways, immune resilience, abnormal Pap smears, skin health, neurocognitive protection, and hormone balance — especially in midlife women. In this episode, you'll learn: What sulforaphane actually is (and why it matters) How it activates phase II detoxification pathways Why broccoli sprouts are more potent than mature broccoli Neuroprotective and brain benefits Research around skin and melanoma protection Dosage guidance for sprouts vs. supplements How to safely incorporate them into your daily routine This isn't about trendy superfoods. It's about turning on your body's built-in defense systems. Small daily choices. Powerful cellular protection.   Key Timestamps 00:01 – Welcome & why broccoli sprouts matter 03:14 – Broccoli sprouts vs. mature broccoli: what's the difference? 06:21 – What exactly is sulforaphane? 09:24 – Phase II detoxification explained simply 15:23 – Dr. Anna's powerful clinical case using sulforaphane 17:31 – Brain health & neurocognitive benefits 24:43 – How much should you take daily? 31:24 – Skin health & melanoma research 33:35 – Food vs. supplement: dosage considerations 42:13 – One big takeaway for healthy aging   Memorable Quotes "This isn't about complicated science. It's about small daily choices that protect your cells." "Sulforaphane switches on your body's own protective systems." "Broccoli sprouts are foundational — not optional — for longevity." "We want to help and do no harm." "You were made for vitality."   Connect With Our Guest Dr. Jed W. Fahey

Send a textIn this episode of Neo News, the team examines the intersection of immigration policy and neonatal care. We review a recent op-ed discussing the "chilling effect" of immigration enforcement on families seeking care in "sensitive locations" like hospitals. The discussion highlights a harrowing report from The 19th about a family detained by ICE while en route to the NICU, sparking a conversation on how fear impacts parental presence and follow-up adherence. The hosts explore the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act and the critical role neonatologists play in advocating for safe access to healthcare for all families.----Vernon, L., Swenson, S., & Miller, E. (2025, October). Immigration policies are creating impossible choices for NICU families. Cleveland.com.  https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025/10/immigration-policies-are-creating-impossible-choices-for-nicu-families-lelis-vernon-sarah-swenson-and-emily-miller.htmlBarclay, M. L. (2025, December). Postpartum immigrant detention by ICE. The 19th. https://19thnews.org/2025/12/postpartum-immigrant-detention-ice/Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Send a textPiper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at Wellington International in Wellington, FL with Dr. Monica Halem and Lenore Brown. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Listen in and share with friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Dr. Monica Halem is an avid equestrian and accomplished New York City Fifth Avenue dermatologist with over 20 years of experience in dermatology and skin care development and recognized as one of Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine. She is the CEO and founder developer of EQUESTRIAN MD, the first groundbreaking advanced medical grade skincare line specifically designed for the unique needs of the equestrian community developed by a doctor and rider.Guest: Lenore Brown is an experienced sales, marketing, and public relations professional with a passion for horses and equestrian sport. Lenore was born in Harrisburg, PA on her parent's horse farm and rode competitively in the children's and junior jumper divisions. After graduating from Hood College, Lenore returned to her roots, working as a professional groom, barn manager, and veterinarian technician for Steele and Associates. After moving to Wellington full time, she has held marketing positions at JRPR Public Relations and then as an executive at Phelps Media Group. For the past four years, she has served as Director of Sponsorship and Retail Sales at Wellington International.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

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Baybeee, we all know Married to Medicine is the BEST show on Bravo and today we welcome Toya Bush Harris and Dr. Eugene. They open up about the explosive blow up, Quad and King’s breakup, and Simone unfollowing Jackie. Nothing is off limits. Be sure to catch the full video version on Carlos King’s YouTube channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alaina Love about her book, PERMISSION TO BE YOU: Discover Your Purpose And Passions To Bring Your Best Self To Everything – And Everyone. Alaina Love is CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting and a sought-after expert who coaches leaders and their teams on defining their purpose and using their passions to build healthy, productive workplaces and flourish in daily life. She is co-author of the bestselling book The Purpose Linked Organization and was formerly a research scientist and the executive director of global human resources at Merck & Co., Inc. Love is a graduate of the University of Michigan's Change Leadership Program, studied medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, and holds a degree in medical technology from Monmouth University. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, Love is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches. An avid leadership thinker, she has written for Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review. Love lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

How one addiction clinic in Baltimore has found success combining addiction care with support for the many other health problems older Americans often face.Guests:Malik Burnett, Medical Director, REACH Health ServicesLisa Clemans-Cope, Senior Research Fellow, Urban InstituteRenee Gray, Patient, REACH Health ServicesPhyllis Lindsay, Peer Recovery Specialist, REACH Health ServicesMaggie Lowenstein, Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineVickie Walters, Executive Director, REACH Health ServicesLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your fluoride toothpaste and antiseptic mouthwash may be sabotaging your cardiovascular health and canceling out the benefits of your daily workout. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Bryan to uncover how nitric oxide deficiency drives high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, insulin resistance, and even Alzheimer's disease. Nathan explains why 50% of men on Viagra don't respond with better erections, how mouthwash kills the bacteria your body needs to produce nitric oxide, and why heavy metals scavenge this critical molecule before it can reach your blood vessels.  We explore practical solutions such as using nitric oxide lozenges, reducing exposure to harmful substances, and supporting the oral microbiome to restore your body's natural production.   "Without nitric oxide, your body cannot heal. It's not going to get adequate blood flow, you're going to experience runaway inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune dysfunction." ~ Nathan Bryan   In This Episode: - Nitric oxide and its importance for our health - Nitric oxide and erectile dysfunction - Exercise and bacteria for nitric oxide production - Oral microbiome and dangers in your mouthwash - Signs and consequences of low nitric oxide - Age-related decline in nitric oxide production - Heavy metals and toxins that scavenge nitric oxide - How to restore nitric oxide - Nitric oxide lozenges and skin care solutions - The beet product myth debunked - High blood pressure medication limitations - Who needs nitric oxide supplementation?   Products & Resources Mentioned: N1O1 Nitric Oxide Lozenges: Available at https://n101.com  N1O1 Nitric Oxide Skincare Serum: Perfect for youthful skin maintenance at https://n101.com  Puori Grass Fed Whey Protein: Use code WENDY at http://Puori.com/wendy for 32% off, plus a free shaker with a subscription. Tru Energy Skincare Serum: Get an exclusive deal at https://trytruenergy.com/wendy  Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox  Chef's Foundry P600 Ceramic Cookware:  Take 50% off plus an extra 20% with code WENDY20 at https://chefsfoundry.com  Heavy Metals Quiz: Visit https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Nathan Bryan: Dr. Nathan Bryan earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from UT Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, where he received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Research. He completed postdoctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine and at the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute before joining the faculty at UT Health Science Center at Houston, recruited by Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad. Nathan is also the author of The Secret of Nitric Oxide, available on his website. With over 25 years of nitric oxide research, he has made seminal discoveries, founded Bryan Therapeutics for nitric oxide-based drugs in heart disease, Alzheimer's, and wound healing, and created the successful consumer nitric oxide product line available at https://n101.com    Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

The Heart Wants What It Wants. In this Valentine’s Day episode, four medical students sit down to play the ultimate compatibility game—answering questions their partners answered about them ahead of time. From whether they’re optimists or realists about med school (some hedging here), to what their dens would look like as animals (things got weird), these spouses and significant others prove they actually know their medical students pretty well. Mostly. There’s a Punsesee…Puncsa…Punxsutawney Phil appearance, some passionate love for hobby farms, and one unfortunate name mix-up to kick off the whole episode. Whether you’re a pre-med wondering how people maintain relationships during the madness of medical school, or you just want to hear some genuinely funny banter about med school couples, M1 Anna Royer and M2s Samantha Gardner, Sarah Upton, and Alexis Baker (and spouses Nathan, Nick, Kyle, and Caleb–er, Cade) are here for you. You’ll hear how these medical students actually talk to their partners about school (spoiler: sometimes too much about bones), what they’d do with more time in their day, and why you should never ask a them to draw your portrait. It’s proof that love can absolutely survive medical education. Episode credits: Producer: Dave Etler Co-hosts: Samantha Gardner, Sarah Upton, Anna Royer, Alexis Baker The views and opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa, the Carver College of Medicine, or the State of Iowa. All discussions are intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. Nothing said on this podcast should be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek qualified professional guidance for personal decisions. We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Let us know at https://theshortcoat.com/tellus and we'll put your message in a future episode. Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com. We need to know more about you! https://surveys.blubrry.com/theshortcoat (email a screenshot of the confirmation screen to theshortcoats@gmail.com with your mailing address and Dave will mail you a thank you package!) The Short Coat Podcast is FeedSpot’s Top Iowa Student Podcast, and its Top Iowa Medical Podcast! Thanks for listening! We do more things on… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you.

Send a textIn this segment, Ben and Daphna review a retrospective study from the Hospital for Sick Children comparing outcomes of therapeutic hypothermia in late preterm (34-35 weeks) versus early term (36-37 weeks) infants. They discuss the significantly higher rates of mortality, hemodynamic instability, and hypoglycemia found in the younger cohort, known as "Group 1". The hosts explore the implications of using MRI scoring systems like the Weeke score for preterm brains and debate the ethical challenges of conducting future randomized trials as clinical practice shifts away from cooling younger babies based on emerging retrospective data.----Whole-body hypothermia in late preterm and early term infants: a retrospective analysis from a neurocritical care unit. Martinez A, Cikman G, Al Kalaf H, Wilson D, Banh B, Abdelmageed W, Beamonte Arango I, Christensen R, Branson HM, Cizmeci MN.Pediatr Res. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04701-x. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41501407Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Andrew Hershey summarize findings from the SPACE trial evaluating fremanezumab in adolescents and children with migraine. Show citation: Hershey AD, Szperka CL, Barbanti P, et al. Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. N Engl J Med. 2026;394(3):243-252. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2504546  Show transcript:  Dr. Tesha Monteith: Hi, this is Tesha Monteith with the Neurology Minute. I'm here with Andrew Hershey, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Neurology at Cincinnati Children's and the Children's Headache Center. We're here talking about his new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine. Andrew, thank you for being on our Neurology Minutes. Dr. Andrew Hershey: Thank you for inviting me. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Can you summarize the findings of the space trial investigating Fremanezumab for adolescents and children with migraine? Dr. Andrew Hershey: This is one of the four monoclonal antibodies against CGRP, or it's this receptor that had been proven effective for adults. And it's the first one, the formazepam, that's been able to report its effectiveness in children and adolescents with less than 15 headache days per month. This study looked at over 200 children adolescents that were in a double-blinded randomized placebo controlled study. And reached its primary, as well as its secondary endpoint of a reduction compared to placebo. And the number of attacks of migraine per month, as well as a greater than 50% reduction in the number of headache attacks per month, with minimal to no side effects, the most notable side effect being injection site erythema. Dr. Tesha Monteith: Great. Thank you so much for providing that update. Do check out the full podcast for more details about his paper and the treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. This is Tesha Monteith. Thank you for listening to the Neurology Minute.  

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After two weeks away, we're back with a Valentine's Day episode packed with lifestyle, health, and honest conversation.LaLa shares her Cayman Islands getaway. Shawna talks winter storms and freezing temps. We feature Madison Park, Tini Lux, and Adam & Eve with products that support comfort, accessibility, and feeling confident in your body.Then we dive deep into IBS and SIBO with Kaytee Hadley, founder of The Integrative Center for IBS and SIBO. We discuss symptoms, testing, gut bacteria imbalance, inflammation, and real steps women can take to feel better.If you're struggling with IBS, SIBO, chronic bloating, or digestive discomfort, this episode is full of valuable insight.

Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for your February Extra Butter episode! Listen to hear about:⭐️ Anti-diet GLP-1 life⭐️ Who gets left out when the tradwife aesthetic takes over influencer culture⭐️ Interrogating the ableism of not wanting to be on medication your whole lifePlus, serious stuff, like:⭐️ Corinne in a prairie dress⭐️ How long Virginia will last in a zombie apocalypse ⭐️ Why hot cheese is in for FebruaryTo hear the whole thing, read the full transcript, and join us in the comments, you do need to be an Extra Butter subscriber.Join Extra Butter!This transcript contains affiliate links. If you're going to buy something we mention, shopping these links supports Burnt Toast at no extra cost to you! Episode 232 TranscriptCorinneToday we are talking about the state of GLP-1 discourse. A few recent media pieces have us wondering if the GLP-1 backlash is finally beginning, and if so, why is all of the coverage still so anti-fat?VirginiaWe're going to use two primary texts for this conversation, but I also want us to talk more generally about how we're seeing the conversation shift, because I feel like there's been an amorphous shift.CorinneI think the initial craze has died down and we're starting to see a more nuanced conversation.VirginiaWhich in many ways is good. There's more nuance on both sides, but there's still a lot of harm being done in the way the media is framing this conversation.CorinneFor sure. VirginiaExhibit A on that front is a piece by Dani Blum that ran on January 15 in the New York Times. The headline is The Hard Truth of Weight-Loss Drugs: You Probably Need Them Forever. Corinne what is your immediate first reaction to that headline?CorinneNo shit, Sherlock. Why were people confused about this?VirginiaI guess people were. It seemed obvious that if a drug makes you lose weight, and you go off the drug, you won't continue to lose the weight.CorinneUnfortunately, except for maybe antibiotics, that seems to be how drugs work. You have to stay on them.VirginiaThere's a lot that comes up for me in this piece. It's looking at new research, bringing to light the fact that when people go off the weight loss drugs, which many people do because they can't tolerate the side effects and it's too expensive, they just get tired of it. There are lots of reasons that people fatigue about being on a weekly injection drug. They're seeing now that people regain the weight. This is being framed as a grave disappointment and a surprise in the article.CorinneNot to me, but to Oprah.VirginiaOprah particularly. Oprah was surprised. They referenced the fact that even Oprah said that she had stopped taking a weight loss drug cold-turkey for a year and then gained back 20 pounds. "I tried to beat the medication," she told People Magazine. It was then she realized it's going to be a lifetime thing. Brilliant marketing for Weight Watchers, Oprah. She thought she could go off it, but you can't. You should be on it forever. So buy your GLP-1s from Weight Watchers. Of course she wants us to be on it forever. She has a business incentive to make that work. It gets into ableism. Why is it problematic to be on a medication for the rest of your life? I have asthma. I expect to use an inhaler to manage that for the rest of my life. I have sleep apnea. I expect to use a CPAP for the rest of my life. Most people with mental health conditions expect to be on an SSRI for the rest of their life. Why is that a problem?CorinneI think there's something about human nature where people think, I don't want to be on a medication for the rest of my life. I've heard so many people say that.VirginiaOften it's the main resistance to starting a medication. Why? What is it about that that makes us sad?CorinneWe want to believe that we're strong and independent and don't need pills to make us ok.VirginiaYou and I are going to wear glasses for the rest of our lives.CorinneI am extremely screwed. So many medications, so many glasses.VirginiaIf the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm out in the first week because if they break my glasses or I lose an inhaler, I'm sorry, I'm not going to try that hard to survive. Even my acid reflux medication - I don't have debilitating acid reflux - but it's irritating. I would be out.CorinneSame. VirginiaTake me now. CorinneI take multiple medications every single day that I would be lost, if not dead, without.VirginiaI don't understand the aversion to that because it's great that I get to breathe through the help of medication. I'm a big fan.CorinneI think what you're hinting at is it's ableism.VirginiaIt's ableism. We want to believe we can overcome these challenges. We see it especially in conditions that are weight linked in any way. This is why people get told to diet before starting a blood pressure or cholesterol medication when those drugs work really well to manage those conditions ... Corinne... and diets don't.VirginiaAnd diets tend to not do so. Is it such a moral failing to have to go on a statin? I don't think so.CorinneThe other thing they're not talking about directly is - and we've talked about this before - that studies show people who take these drugs for conditions like diabetes and/or insulin resistance, don't tend to stay on them long-term because they're hard drugs to be on. VirginiaYeah.CorinneThis article is so sad for people who got to lose weight on these because they will have to be on them forever if they want to "keep the weight off." It's also sad for people who need to take them to manage chronic conditions. These drugs suck in a lot of ways and people don't want to be on them.VirginiaThat's a valid reason to think, I don't want to be on a drug for the rest of my life if it's giving me terrible side effects. My inhalers don't give me terrible side effects. I just like breathing and want to do it all the time. I'm an oxygen addict. If it's a medication that's giving you side effects, I understand not wanting to be on it for life. For folks who are pursuing this just for weight loss, independent of metabolic health, maybe that's a reason to reflect on whether you need to do that. It is a depressing thing to say, "I will be on a medication that gives me diarrhea, fatigue or whatever side effects, but at least I can be a smaller size." That feels like something to reflect on. That reflection is nowhere in this article, however.CorinneThe article doesn't mention side effects at all, does it? VirginiaIt mentions that it's why a lot of people in the studies are going off the drugs. It's this Catch-22 where they're saying, Oh, people are saying, wow, it's so expensive, or, wow, I have terrible side effects, so I go off it. Then they're framing it like those people were quitters. That they gave up. On the other hand, some of this aversion around "you wouldn't want to be on this medication for the rest of your life" is another layer of anti-fatness. The message is we shouldn't let fat people get away with thinness this way. We don't want them passing for thin because they can stay on a GLP-1 forever. We want them to do the "real work" of weight loss.The idea that you could only achieve weight loss by staying on the medication forever makes the weight loss feel fake to people. It's interesting because all intentional weight loss is fake to some extent. It's all manipulating your body in a direction it doesn't naturally want to go in. So why do we penalize medication-based weight loss versus excessive-running-based weight loss?There's also a nice shout-out to RFK, Jr., who also thought the drugs would just be a short-term fix for people and then we'd go back to eating beef tallow to stay thin. Turns out that's not science, but I don't think we're surprised he's not science. Another flavor of anti-fatness in this piece is the casual normalization that you could do this the old fashioned way. In talking about folks who are able to lose the weight even after they go off, the article says:It's not impossible, but it is extremely difficult. Dr Hauser estimates that fewer than 10% of her patients have successfully kept off 75% or more of the weight they lost after going on a GLP-1 without turning to another weight loss medication or undergoing bariatric surgery. "Those are the people that are working out two hours a day, tracking what they eat. They're working really hard," she said. "I haven't had anyone that just tapers off and isn't really putting that much thought into it and just keeps the weight off. I've never seen that happen."That's just casual normalization of eating disorder behavior. Working out two hours a day and tracking what you eat is not a normal way to live.CorinneThe choice is either drugs or an eating disorder.VirginiaThat's not interrogated by this piece, or in any of the discourse I've seen around the whole idea that you have to be on it forever. It's either you have to be on it forever, or we expect you to do this the old fashioned way, like a good fat person would.CorinneIt's also getting into the Rosey Beeme of it all. She lost some weight with a GLP-1 and then was like, Well, I guess weight loss surgery is the way to go here.VirginiaRight, to continue her health journey. I haven't checked on her in a while. Do you know how that's all going?CorinneNo, I don't and I don't honestly want to know. I just think that will become a more common storyline where people are saying, I didn't want to stay on this drug. It didn't lead to permanent weight loss, but maybe bariatric surgery will.VirginiaWell, that's depressing.CorinneSpeaking of influencers, the second article that we wanted to discuss today ran at the beginning of January in Vulture. It's titled ‘Less People Click If You're a Size 16' How plus-size influencers are faring in a GLP-1 world.VirginiaThis one is paywalled. CorinneI'm glad we're talking about this article because I saw so many people whispering about it on social media before I saw it, and then I saw a lot of folks sharing it. The gist of it is that plus-size influencers are not making as much money as before. They're not getting as many brand deals, etc.VirginiaThey're not getting brand deals from fashion brands and other lifestyle brands, which was interesting to me. The plus-size mom influencers, brands don't want them to show the car seat or the stroller anymore.CorinneI think a lot of plus-size influencers would make money from beauty skincare deals. That seems to be where a lot of the marketing money is. Even that area is slowing.VirginiaThe article talks about how one explanation, in addition to the rise of GLP-1s, is the rise of the tradwife aesthetic. An influencer named Joanna Spicer is interviewed quite a bit in the piece. She says:People in the industry, according to Spicer, are “afraid to say anything. It's being danced around. I've been told that I don't fit the criteria to work with the brand because they're more into the tradwife aesthetic. I'm like, ‘Got it.'”With the tradwife aesthetic, a baseline of thin is a given, right? They're all willowy thin blondes like Ballerina Farm. It's interesting that it's not just thin, but the whole Little House On the Prairie conservative fundamentalist perspective. That's what is trending right now. CorinneIt's very depressing. I like Joanna Spicer and that is not her aesthetic. There are plus-size influencers that lean more in that direction who are also suffering.VirginiaBecause they're not leaning enough in that direction.CorinneThey're not living on farms in Utah. I also thought an interesting part of this was her saying that it's being danced around, that no one's straight up saying what's going on.VirginiaOn the flip side, we've also seen (and reported on) a lot of plus-size influencers becoming not plus-size, or attempting to become not plus-size by sharing their GLP-1 journey. While we've had valid criticisms of the way Rosey Beeme and others have articulated those journeys by using a lot of anti-fat rhetoric, I do understand that when you've made your body your business, and now the business is changing, you feel a lot of pressure to change your body to keep up with things.CorinneThis article doesn't mention it, but there have been a couple of brands recently announcing they're not going to make plus sizes anymore, one of which is Christy Dawn, which is a big tradwife aesthetic brand.VirginiaI never did get a Christy Dawn prairie dress while they made them in my size. Now I guess I never will.CorinneI did try one once. It's really not my aesthetic, but it didn't seem nice.VirginiaI kind of wish you had photos. I really can't picture you in a tradwife dress.CorinneI put it on and was horrified.VirginiaYou had a reaction to that like I have to those boiler suit jumpsuits where I feel trapped, have a panic attack and I can't get them off.CorinneThere was too much shoulder. I didn't like it.VirginiaIt's the whole milkmaid thing.CorinneI like my shoulders covered.VirginiaYeah, not your aesthetic. All of this tradwife aesthetic taking over influencer culture and who's getting brand deals also very much ties into how much this is driven by the political climate right now, which is obviously a dumpster fire. Here is another excerpt from the piece:One vice president and an influencer marketing agency who asked to remain anonymous, said that while they haven't seen brands explicitly push back against working with plus-size creators. They are far more hesitant to sponsor any creator who gets even remotely political. What is acceptable now politically may not be in the future, and to avoid any issues, they don't want any voices that are not controlled internally from their side, he said.That made me wonder if fat influencers are more likely to be left wing and progressive than thin influencers. We don't have any data, but my instinct is yes.CorinneThey're probably more likely to be outspoken about size inclusivity, at least.VirginiaPeople think fat liberation is not political or it's not considered part of political action, and it is part of it. They also wrote:"The trend to move away from plus-size clothing aligns with the trend to move away from DEI. It's all related,” says Monica Corbin, a stylist at a plus-size fashion brand. “We had this big explosion during COVID around inclusivity, and I just think there's been the biggest backlash."So what's happening in influencer culture is just a microcosm of our whole country right now?CorinneThere is a part of this article that was so sad. Joanna Spicer was talking about how not being able to get work in your area of expertise makes you feel like a loser. That it's demoralizing and you feel like you've done something wrong. And you don't want to speak out about it because you don't want to screw yourself over in the future. It sounds so isolating.VirginiaThere's often a lot of pressure on influencers not to be transparent about the business model and the money, which is something we see in almost every female dominated industry. Anytime you have an industry that's majority women, people tend to be underpaid and you're encouraged not to talk about money, which is why all of my writer friends know I am extremely transparent about money. Because I feel like this is how any of us make any. It doesn't surprise me that people were so hesitant to go on record for this story because they think they have so much to risk if they say these brands are paying them less. But it also enrages me because these brands are treating you terribly. How else do we put pressure on them to do something different and make different choices?CorinneI don't know, but it's scary to do that now, especially when it feels like there's fear of political retaliation.VirginiaMaybe this is me grasping at a strand of hope, but I do wonder if the fact that Vulture did this story is a positive sign. Will this kind of media coverage put pressure on brands to be more inclusive again? You could read this piece and think, What is Virginia talking about? There's no GLP-1 backlash. The fact that the piece exists feels like a tiny bit of backlash. Or am I just grasping?CorinneWe'll see. It's probably going to take eight years, but I think at least some of the shine is off.VirginiaIt's hard to say that we're definitively in a backlash, or in a moment of change. I don't think we are. I think we are in a moment of increased nuance, and that's where we've landed. There's value in that. There's value in the conversations becoming more nuanced. The last piece we wanted to talk about was Amanda Richard's recent essay about her own experience taking GLP-1s and her take on where we are in this moment. It's called The return of thinness, without the reckoning. What are your thoughts on this piece?CorinneI thought it was really interesting. I read it this morning and haven't fully digested it. The most interesting part to me was this part near the end where she says:What this moment reveals isn't hypocrisy, it's preference, preference for ease over effort, relief over reckoning, for changing bodies instead of changing the rules that they're judged by. Fat acceptance faltered not because it was wrong, but because it asked more of people than a weight loss transformation ever could.She's getting at this moment in culture where people have lower tolerance than ever for friction. We want everything to be as easy as possible, myself included. That's not always what's best for the world, or even ourselves.VirginiaShe's arguing that we're not in a backlash, but that the rise of GLP-1s has legitimized the pursuit of thinness in new ways. She wrote:What's changed isn't the desire to be thin, but the way that desire is explained. It no longer has to pass through shame, discipline or denial, instead arriving framed as care, responsibility and common sense. we've had moral alibis for thinness before diets, program, supplements, lifestyle changes, but they were always imperfect because they still smelled like wanting. They required visible discipline. They demanded effort. They asked people to accept failure when their bodies didn't cooperate. Medicine is a better alibi.I thought that was pretty dead on.CorinneThat's interesting, although we had health as an alibi before.VirginiaWe definitely did. But she's right that making it something that doctors prescribe, that you have to do, and you have to do in very specific ways in order to adhere correctly to it, does feel different from when doctors say, Try to lose some weight and, you know, walk more. It's vague and nebulous and pushes people over to diet culture.Because you're accessing it through consumerism it feels more like something you want, like a choice you're making. There's aesthetic components. I'm doing this celebrity's plan, you know. It feels legitimate now that you're doing it as a responsible choice for yourself because a doctor prescribed it. It's not to say that the medical choices people are making to do these drugs are always wrong, or that it's a bad choice for everybody. Again, it's a great medication for managing diabetes. Because all of the research dollars in the world go towards these drugs, they are discovering other new benefits of them, and that's great if we don't want people to not have those benefits. CorinneWe didn't mention that the whole premise of the piece is that she's taking a GLP-1 for a condition, and it has helped tremendously.VirginiaShe's had some weight loss as a side effect, but that wasn't the primary goal. Fat acceptance needs to keep making more space for those stories and that reality. That is why we added the Anti-Diet Ozempic Life chat room on Burnt Toast, because I was hearing from readers ashamed and confessing to me that they were on a GLP-1 and not having a place to talk about how to do that with integrity and in alignment with their fat liberation values. I was thought, Well, we're doing something wrong if we're making people feel bad about their own individual choices. That's what the other guys do. That's not what we're about. The conversations there have been fascinating and super instructive to me. I've learned a lot. Everybody who's navigating this, if you've identified that fat liberation is one of your values, you have a responsibility to interrogate this thing that Amanda's articulating, how much of this is a moral alibi for thinness, and what does that mean if you're using medicine as your alibi to achieve thinness because of all the other reasons that thinness is valued.CorinneAlthough, in our culture, how can you not? There's always some element of "Being thin is good? Being thinner Is better?"VirginiaBeing prettier? I'll have better access to things. I don't think wanting that for yourself is "wrong" because how could you not want it?CorinneIt's the water we're swimming in. It's hard to make a neutral choice.VirginiaThere is no neutral choice. Articulating that tension to yourself is valuable versus just dressing it up in "I am doing this for x, y and z health reason. I don't care about being thin." Let's be honest. Of course we all care about that a little bit. We're in an interesting place with this stuff. I'm curious to hear what folks think. How you resonated with these articles and what else you're seeing in the discourse. I am glad for the increasing nuance and I wish mainstream media could spot its anti-fat bias even sometimes.

This quarter's featured guest, Dr. Carolyn Luther, Professional Veterinary Affairs Senior Manager, East Region at Hill's Pet Nutrition, shares her fascinating career journey from equine practice to small animal medicine to leadership roles within the animal health industry. You'll hear honest insights on mentorship, calculated risk-taking, and how unexpected pivots can lead to deeply fulfilling work. It is a great conversation for practical guidance and inspiration for those exploring career transitions, and you won't want to miss it!Thank you to our podcast partner Hill's Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition at Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dog & Cat Food Transforming Lives and Hill's Vet - Veterinary Health Research, Practice Management Resources.Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

In this throwback episode honoring National Women Physicians Day, host Shikha Jain, MD, with Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, and Mend the Gap's Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss the evolution of empowering yourself and others and advocacy with a panel of guests. ·       Intro 0:32 ·       What does it mean to empower women in medicine, and what are the ways that we can really empower others to achieve the things that they may not see for themselves?  1:37 ·       What are some ways in which you have empowered or hope to empower women in medicine? Are there tips or skills that have worked well?  4:41 ·       How have you been empowered by others, or have helped others find their voices?  7:37 ·       Do you agree that the conversation is changing toward a cultural shift in empowerment for women in health care? 12:23 ·       What are some challenges facing advocacy and empowerment? […] What do you do when your advocacy work is not being received or it is a struggle to speak up for someone?  17:10 ·       Emphasizing the importance of communication in advocacy work. 22:23 ·       Intro to Physicianary's part 3 on physician burnout and work-life balance. 22:51 ·       Thanks for listening 23:31 Be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 3 of Healio's Women In Medicine roundtable discussion, streaming everywhere now! Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP (NAM), is a Herbert T. Abelson professor of medicine, vice dean of education in the biological sciences division and dean for medical education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She is also an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. She is a founding member of the 501c3 Women of Impact and advisor to the Women in Medicine Summit. Jennifer Bepple, MD, MMCi, is a double board-certified physician in urology and informatics. She is a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Urologic Association and American Medical Informatics Association and holds a certification from the American Board of Telehealth and the American Board of AI in Medicine. Hansa Bhargava, MD, is Healio's chief clinical strategy and innovation officer. Listen to her Healio podcast, Physicianary. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, is a board-certified hematology and oncology physician. She is a tenured associate professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology, the director of communication strategies in medicine and the associate director of oncology communication & digital innovation at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago. Mara Schenker, MD, FACS, FAOA, is an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Grady Memorial Hospital. She is double board certified in orthopedic surgery and clinical informatics. She serves as the chief of orthopedics and associate chief medical information officer.  She is an associate professor of orthopedics at Emory University School of Medicine. She serves on multiple boards for medical and digital technology advisory and sits on major national committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAMC, American College of Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dagny Zhu, MD, is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon and medical director and partner at NVISION Eye Centers in Rowland Heights, CA. She can be reached on X @DZEyeMD. Listen to her on Healio's Mend The Gap: Equity In Medicine podcast. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Dr. Jain on X: @ShikhaJainMD. Disclosures: The hosts and guests report no relevant financial disclosures.

 Of all of the vulvar conditions out there, two of the most frustrating to treat are VULVODYNIA and LICHEN SCLEROSUS.  Even when properly diagnosed, treatment can be challenging. But help is on the way! In this episode, Dr. Andrew Goldstein discusses new cutting-edge research and treatments for both vulvodynia and lichen sclerosus. Dr. Goldstein describes 5 ongoing studies and how you can participate in this groundbreaking research. This is truly one of the most exciting and groundbreaking interviews I have ever done, which will change the lives of millions of women who suffer from vulvar conditions.VULVODYNIA AND VESTIBULODYNIA Definition of vulvodynia and vestibulodynia Symptoms of vulvodynia and vestibulodynia Why these conditions are underdiagnosed How to get an accurate diagnosis The role of tight pelvic floor muscles Why it is important to examine the belly button  Current treatments When surgery is appropriate 3 New Vestibulodynia Research Studies! Ketotifen StudyKetotifen fumarate is a topical medication used to reduce nerve sensitivity and inflammation. It was recently identified by a group of vulvodynia experts as the best option to research for treatment of provoked nerve pain at the vulvar vestibule.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ketotifen fumarate 0.25% cream for treating vestibular nerve pain. The study willinclude 4 clinic visits over an approximately 15-week period. Resiniferatoxin (RTX) StudyPelvic Floor Study LICHEN SCLEROSUS Definition of Lichen Sclerosus (LS)  Why it is important to treat Who gets it Symptoms (and lack of symptoms) of LS Why an adequate vulvar exam is so important Current treatment of LS 2 Research StudiesJaK-Stac Pathway InhibitorsStrataMGT™To participate in vulvodynia and lichen sclerosus researchE-mail: Research.cvvd@gmail.comOther LINKSDr. Goldsteons webiste: vulvodynia.com How to get a Hands-free vulvar viewSubstack Post :Vulvar Care: The Dos, The Don't and the MythsStrataMGT can be purchased outside of a study protocol. It is NOT to be used instead of your prescribed medication, but as an adjunct.  https://us.stratamgt.com/COME AGAIN is a 30-part audio series to address the biological, hormonal, and medical issues that can sabotage your sex life. This solution-driven, science-based guide will help get your libido to kick in and your clitoral nerve endings to wake up.For more information, go to DrStreicher.com/COMEAGAINDr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.   LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About COME AGAIN Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.    

What if lasting energy and better health didn't require complicated routines or constant stress? In this episode, Dr. Debbie Ozment, DDS, shares her refreshingly simple approach to enhancing vitality, preventing disease, and creating sustainable wellness habits that truly work. As the host of the Vitality Made Simple podcast, Dr. Ozment focuses on early detection, prevention, and practical strategies that help people feel their best at every stage of life. With decades of experience in dentistry and integrative health, she highlights how oral health, inflammation, toxins, and emotional stress can quietly drain energy and impact long-term wellbeing — and what you can do about it. In this conversation, we explore: ·       How small, consistent lifestyle changes can extend your vitality span ·       The connection between oral health, inflammation, and chronic disease prevention ·       Simple, stress-free ways to support mental, emotional, and physical wellness Dr. Ozment has been in private dental practice since 1985 and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She later earned a Master's degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Trained at the Mayo Clinic and certified as a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, she brings a truly integrative perspective to modern health. Follow Dr. Ozment on Instagram @drdebbieozment to stay up to date with her latest insights and resources. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Debbie Ozment socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdebbieozment/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drdebbieozment

Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites. In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms. But parasites are a real problem and global warming means these once tropical diseases are coming to a city near you.   Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE   Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com.   Editor:    Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer   Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Why Does Everyone Think They Have Parasitic Worms?   Soil-transmitted helminth infections   The deadliest parasites in the world: 10 terrifying creatures you will want to avoid   Neglected tropical diseases -- GLOBAL   The Heavy Toll of the Black Belt's Wastewater Crisis | The New Yorker   There was a deal to fix this Alabama community's raw sewage crisis. Trump tore it up over DEI   Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis).   Chagas disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization   Kissing Bug.   Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease)   Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program   Removing Giardia Cysts from Drinking Water   U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven't Defeated This Nasty Parasite | Scientific American   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80p81lvx0eo   Health warning following rise in Cryptosporidiosis notifications   Health officials investigating outbreak linked to raw milk   Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurised milk and relationship to changes in state laws – United States, 1998–2018 - PMC   Echinococcus multilocularis - Public Health Ontario   Human echinococcosis incidence in Canada, 2000–2020, CCDR 50(9)   Echinococcosis   Parasite threat to pets and people on the rise in Western Canada | News | University of Calgary

Host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz put together a special Q&A episode that steps away from the usual interview format to engage directly with the real questions CMDA members are asking. Drawing from ongoing advocacy and ethics conversations, as well as dialogue emerging through The Point of Medicine, they walk through practical, on-the-ground scenarios Christian healthcare professionals are facing today, from conscience protections and difficult clinical decisions to mentoring, grief, identity, and when (and how) to pray with patients. This conversation centers on what it looks like to speak truth with compassion while caring well for every person entrusted to us.

George Newman, born to free Black parents in 1855, was only 21 or 22 when he wrote the novel, A Miserable Revenge: A Story of Life in Virginia. Newman's granddaughter, Ruth Toliver, talks about the just-published novel with Virginia Humanities Center for the Book director Kalela Williams. Also: Mollie Godfrey and Brooks Hefner helped bring Newman's fascinating novel into digital and print publication. Later in the show: The author of Becoming Belle da Costa-Green: A Visionary Librarian Through Her Letters recounts the accomplishments of the first Director of the fabulous Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. Deborah Parker says Belle da Costa-Green spent her life passing as white, even though she was the daughter of a prominent African American family.

In this episode, we explore approaches to science and plant medicines beyond Western European contexts, where botanic gardens would have played an integral role. We also explore the origins and historical associations of Botanic Gardens, including Gardens of Paradise and Monastic Gardens. This episode features the  pomegranate (Punica granatum) and its many associations, and the Canon of Medicine by Ibn Sina (c. 980–1037 AD).Molly Marsh is the Visitor Experience Manager at Chelsea Physic Garden and has expertise in the medical humanities. Maya Jayaweera Thomas is a herbologist specialising in plant medicine, as well as a trained chef and market garden grower. Her work centres on finding innovative ways to connect people with their environments through the stories of plants.Wormcasts is a podcast from Chelsea Physic Garden, created by the Young Producers – a group of 16 – 24 year olds working to engage more young people with the garden.  This series explores the global histories of botanic gardens, deceptive plants, working in the garden, and plants in the context of health and wellbeing. Wormcasts are the microbially rich and fertile clumps of soil that worms leave next to their burrows as they forage for food. The Young Producers hope you enjoy the arisings that come from this little patch of green in South West London.  This series was collaboratively produced by the Young Producers at Chelsea Physic Garden (Hwei-Linn Khoo, Amelie Rossati, Zachary Sukonkin, and Tymon Zgorzelski), coordinated by Richard Choksey. The lead producer is Jelena Sofronijevic. Editing and Sound Design by Tymon Zgorzelski. 

Support Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to visit Fjallvaettir Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fjallvaettir.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to my mother's-in-law GoFundMe for medical equipment upgrades: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/43c134d0Pick up your copy of my book "The Saga Of The Heron That Flies To Hel" on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, or a paperback copy on LuluPre-order my new music album "Till The Final Twilight Dies" here. What happens when the modern world makes you small?In this two-hour conversation, Patrick returns to Random Heathen Ramblings to explore something both ancient and immediate: the healing power of the wild.We talk about how addiction narrows a person's world—how it shrinks vision, connection, and spirit—and how stepping onto a trail can begin widening it again. Missouri hills, quiet forests, long miles under open sky. The land doesn't rush. It doesn't judge. It doesn't perform. It simply is. This isn't romantic escapism. It's about reality: about dirt under your boots, breath in your lungs, drumbeats in your chest, and the quiet reminder that you are part of something older and wider than your pain.The wild is not a metaphor.It is medicine.Connect with Patrick on his different social platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1167476304111737Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steggrhofr_0065/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steggrholfr237Check out this cool video of another hiker who discovered one of Patrick's primitive structures! https://www.tiktok.com/@angelatischner/video/7596007673967987998

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, KJ sits down with Julian Circo, Co-Founder of Hyfe, a company revolutionizing respiratory health diagnostics through AI-powered cough monitoring. Julian shares his unconventional journey from humanitarian work in post-conflict zones to building the world's largest cough dataset—over 700 million samples. The conversation explores how Hyfe is transforming coughing from a subjective symptom into an objective, quantifiable biomarker, enabling better research, drug development, and patient care. Julian discusses the challenges of disrupting the conservative pharmaceutical industry, the surprising complexity of measuring coughs, and Hyfe's groundbreaking digital therapeutic for chronic cough sufferers. Four Key Takeaways [0:41] Coughing is Medicine's Most Common Yet Least Understood Symptom - Despite being the single most common symptom in medicine for over a century, medical science still cannot answer basic questions like "what is a normal amount of coughing for a healthy person?" Even top pulmonologists disagree significantly on this fundamental question. [11:27] Building the World's Largest Cough Dataset Required Creative Problem-Solving - Hyfe collected over 700 million cough samples by launching a free consumer app during COVID-19 that monitored coughs in the background. This approach solved the critical challenge of gathering diverse, real-world data across different demographics, environments, and microphones—essential for training accurate AI models. [21:52] Pharma's Resistance to Disruption is Actually Rational - The pharmaceutical industry's notorious resistance to innovation stems from legitimate needs: trials spanning months or years require consistent measurement methods to compare data over time. Hyfe succeeded by "leading with science" rather than pitching disruption, focusing on the measurable value they create. [27:30] A Digital Therapeutic Offers Hope Where 15 Drug Trials Failed - Over the past 13 years, 15 pharmaceutical molecules for chronic cough treatment have failed clinical trials. Hyfe is developing a digital therapeutic based on behavioral cough suppression therapy—similar to physical therapy for joints—that has already shown 40% efficacy in preliminary research, offering hope to the one in ten Americans suffering from chronic cough. Quote of the Show (4:28):"People innovate as a way of life. It’s not a luxury. You have to find ways to communicate. You have to find ways to access goods. You have to find ways to make do…” – Julian Circo Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Julian Circo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icirco/Company Website: https://www.hyfe.com/Failed Chronic Cough Candidates: https://support.hyfe.com/hubfs/HTML/failed_antitussives_timeline.htmlCoughPro: https://coughpro.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we're joined by Hyemi Sevening, assistant dean of philanthropy for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), to learn how donors can partner in its life-changing work. CVM is an invaluable component of NC State's land-grant efforts, enabling the university to benefit animals — and people — across North Carolina and beyond. From training tomorrow's veterinarians and ensuring the state's food supply is safe to helping heal a beloved pet and much more, the college stands at the forefront of making the world a healthier and happier place through applied science. Medicine at CVM extends far beyond emergency care for cuts or broken bones, though. Oncology, cardiology, neurology and other specialized departments diagnose and treat all kinds of ailments in all kinds of animals. Much of the research taking place within the college's cutting-edge facilities also holds implications for human health. As the only veterinary college in North Carolina, CVM provides an extraordinary philanthropic opportunity. Donors can benefit CVM's students, faculty and staff through scholarships, professorships and programmatic support, as well as directly impact clients and patients of the college's veterinary hospital by helping cover the costs of medical care. Whatever your veterinary passions, there's a way to make your mark by giving to CVM. Visit cvm.ncsu.edu to learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine, and click here to learn how you can support its work on Day of Giving 2026. If you'd like to hear even more stories of Wolfpack success, subscribe to the NC State Philanthropy Podcast today via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Podbean. Please leave a comment and rating as well to let us know how we're doing. Transcript available here.

As James Garfield's surprise presidential campaign got underway, he knew he didn't have it in the bag. The Republican party was divided. The Democratic party was united. And there was some weirdo third-party candidate campaigning for an 8-hour workday. *I guess people don't wanna work anymore!?*The fact that many members of his party — including his own vice president — were, at best, mildly enthusiastic about his candidacy made his road to victory even less likely. And yet? A strange little man named Charles Guiteau campaigned hard for Garfield. He was convinced that he'd be rewarded for his efforts. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: The book, “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President,” by Candice MillardThe book, “Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield,” by Kenneth D. Ackerman“Murder of a President” documentary and additional resources from PBS.orgAre you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

"You're bombarded with all these messages. Try to think of the one that means the most to you. Is it your kid's health? Is it your health? Is it the environment? Is it nutrition? What resonates with you, and helps you make a shift you feel good about?" The Dietary Guidelines for Americans shape how a nation eats, but the science, politics, and industry forces behind them are rarely discussed. In this can't-miss episode, renowned nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and lead researcher of the Netflix Twin Experiment, pulls back the curtain on the latest update: how it was crafted, what's shifted, and where it diverges from the evidence. Dr. Gardner helps us separate fact from manipulation and noise, and offers practical, realistic takeaways for building a balanced, sustainable way of eating. What we discuss in this episode:  Dr. Gardner's experience working on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What the dietary guidelines would look like if they strictly reflected current scientific evidence. The influence of the dairy and meat industries on the DGA. Ingredients and additives in processed foods that are designed to drive consumption. Tips for improving your diet. Research comparing Beyond Meat to pasture-raised organic red meat. How much vitamin B12 you actually need. Saturated fats in plant foods compared with saturated fats in animal products. The potential of diet to reverse harmful health patterns. Resources: Nutrition Studies Research Group | Stanford Medicine Instagram: Christopher Gardner (@cgardnerphd) • Instagram photos and videos - https://www.instagram.com/cgardnerphd/ YouTube:  Watch You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment | Netflix Official Site The Uncompromised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 The center for science and public interest: Fuel the fight for safer food! Plant-based meat lowers some cardiovascular risk factors compared with red meat, study finds Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good  

We are told that our personal health is our individual responsibility based on our own choices. Yet, the biological truth is that human health is dependent upon the health of nature's ecosystems and our social structures. Decisions that negatively affect these larger systems and eventually affect us are made without our consent as citizens and, often, without our knowledge. Dr. Rupa Marya, former Associate Professor of Medicine at UC San Francisco, and co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, says “social medicine” means dismantling harmful social structures that directly lead to poor health outcomes, and building new structures that promote health and healing. This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Medicare for all. Not socialized medicine, just a single, government-run system that provides healthcare.  Is it possible? Or even viable? Our guest this week on the Creating a New Healthcare podcast believes so. In fact, he sees it as the only way to ultimately address the affordability problem with healthcare, particularly for high cost conditions like cancer. In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Troy Brennan about his book, The Transformation of American Health Insurance: On the Path to Medicare for All, and why a single payer, government system is needed, and how the changes the current administration has made to our public health systems is taking us backwards, not forward. Troyen Brennan is an Adjunct Professor at Harvard Chan School of Public Health.  He was formerly the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for CVS Health and Aetna. Before that, he was the President of the Brigham and Women's Physician Organization and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He was also Professor of Law and Public Health at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.  Brennan was formerly the Chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has published six books and over 600 articles. 

A Conservative Dialysis Strategy and Kidney Function Recovery in Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury: The Liberation From Acute Dialysis (LIBERATE-D) Randomized Clinical TrialBeta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction with Normal Ejection Fraction* Should Evidence Come with an Expiration Date? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sensible-med.com/subscribe

Send a textIn this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review a prospective cohort study from the Journal of Perinatology that examines the care of neonates following in-utero growth restriction. The hosts unpack the critical distinction between Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) and Small for Gestational Age (SGA), highlighting how the "decay of information" in the NICU can lead clinicians to overlook early risk factors as babies grow. They discuss the study's alarming findings regarding the six-fold increased risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in SGA infants and the importance of maintaining a comprehensive medical history throughout a patient's stay.----Care of neonates following in-utero growth restriction: A prospective cohort study exploring neonatal morbidity. Alda MG, Wood AG, MacDonald T, Charlton JK.J Perinatol. 2025 Sep;45(9):1219-1225. doi: 10.1038/s41372-025-02397-9. Epub 2025 Aug 21.PMID: 40841433 Free PMC article.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

This week includes studies on promising new therapies for IgA nephropathy, evolving antithrombotic strategies after coronary stenting, and the inciting antigen in rare vaccine-related clotting syndromes. We review the urgent challenge of mucormycosis and follow the case of a young woman with headaches and hypertension. We discuss human-subjects research. Perspectives examine rural health, data interoperability, drug labels in the courts, and a pediatrician's dilemma.

Optimizing Brain Function at Midlife with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Therese Huston. She details practical ways to harness brain science for improved functioning, especially for women at midlife. They discuss strategies from Dr. Huston's book, “Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science,” addressing topics such as exercise, diet, sleep, humor, meditation, and innovative techniques like binaural beats and fixation-focused training. The conversation also emphasizes the unique challenges faced by women aged 40-60 and offers scientifically-backed methods to enhance cognitive performance and manage stress effectively.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Therese Huston, author of “Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science.” 

In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl examine a sweeping set of developments shaping American healthcare. From the first state-approved use of generative AI to prescribe medications without human oversight to rising healthcare costs, from worsening vaccine misinformation to the stubborn persistence of preventable disease, this show focuses on biggest stories in medicine today. The episode opens with a groundbreaking and controversial pilot program in Utah that allows a generative AI system to renew prescriptions for chronic disease without physician involvement. From there, the conversation turns to the relentless rise in healthcare spending. New federal data show Americans now spend more than $15,700 per person annually on medical care, with costs growing twice as fast as the economy. While insurance coverage remains high for now, Pearl warns that expiring subsidies, Medicaid restrictions and rising premiums are already pushing millions out of coverage. For many families, healthcare affordability has become a top issue and, increasingly, a political fault line heading into the midterm election cycle. Here are more major storylines from MTT episode 103: Exercise as medicine for depression: A large meta-analysis finds that regular exercise can be as effective as antidepressant medication for many patients. Trump's healthcare plan fades quickly: Pearl explains why the president's proposal disappeared from the headlines. Measles returns in force: Cases are nearing 1,000 and outbreaks concentrated in under-vaccinated communities. Vaccine battles intensify under RFK Jr.: New appointments to federal advisory committees raise alarm among scientists, as anti-vaccine voices gain influence. Chronic disease remains America's top killer: Cardiovascular disease continues to claim nearly one million lives annually. Generative AI's biggest promise: Pearl makes the case that AI-driven, at-home monitoring could finally transform chronic disease management. Cancer trends turn ominous: Colorectal cancer deaths among Americans under 50 are rising sharply, becoming the leading cancer killer in this age group. Genetics vs. lifestyle revisited: New research suggests genetics may account for half of lifespan variation but lifestyle still determines how many of those years are lived in good health. High-deductible health plans: New data show cancer patients with high-deductible insurance have significantly higher mortality. GLP-1 weight-loss pills arrive: The first oral GLP-1 drug launches to record demand. A devastating flu season for children: Despite the availability of safe vaccines, pediatric flu deaths reach alarming levels among unvaccinated kids. As the episode closes, Dr. Pearl delivers a stark warning about the resurgence of pseudoscience in medicine. Tune in for more fact-based coverage and analysis of healthcare's biggest stories.   * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of the new book “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine” about the impact of AI on the future of medicine. Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn The post MTT #103: Can generative AI safely prescribe medicine on its own? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

We heard stories of physicians practicing in the USA in a specialty different from the ones they originally trained in, perhaps even from a different country. In this episode, Dr. Czarnkowski shared with us about his journey of how he first got interested in medicine, then gynecological oncology, and finally to psychiatry as well as his insights and hopes for the field of psychiatry. Trigger Warning: suicideDr. Czarnkowski (Tscharnkoffsky), is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and an Attending Psychiatrist at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, where he also serves as Director of Emergency Psychiatry Services and provides care in the Acute Recovery Clinic and outpatient mental health. He previously held faculty and consultation-liaison roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago and served at Advocate Christ Medical Center, including leadership of CL and Acute Inpatient Psychiatry services.Dr. Czarnkowski earned his medical degree from Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow, completed postgraduate training in gynecological oncology in Poland and the UK, and completed psychiatry residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is board certified in General Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He's clinician-educator, he teaches key residency curricula, supervises trainees and medical students across emergency and outpatient settings, and has received multiple institutional awards for teaching excellence including Dept. of Psychiatry Chairman's Award for Dedication in Teaching and Resident's Education and was a three time recipient of Wolf and Kettle Award.Episode produced by: Deborah ChenEpisode recording date: 12/02/2025www.medicuspodcast.com | medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate: http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2026 issue: "A Modified Method for Ear Projection in Auricular Reconstruction: Split-Thickness Skin Graft Combined with Retroauricular Fascia Flap for Postauricular Coverage" by Li, Feng, Hu, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/EarElevationRecon Special guest Dr. Scott P. Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett is one of the world's leading craniofacial surgeons and serves as Director of the Craniofacial Program and an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds the prestigious Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research at CHOP. Dr. Bartlett's clinical expertise encompasses congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, jaws, and ears, as well as complex facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He served two terms as Section Editor for the Pediatric Craniofacial Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His research portfolio includes landmark contributions to facial growth and development, age-related facial structural changes, non-surgical correction of ear deformities, and the use of advanced imaging and implant materials to improve operative planning and long-term outcomes. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCFeb26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

For the fourth and final episode of our collaboration with Wetlands Radio, a series about coastal restoration: ways we can all help repair our coast. So...what does a bottle of Two Buck Chuck and slinging back oysters have to do with building land? Find out how one man's trash transforms into coastal treasures. And then, to close out the series on coastal restoration, we learn about the crown jewel of Louisiana science: a research project that exemplifies how everything is connected. EPISODE CREDITSThis episode was hosted by Executive Producer Carlyle Calhoun and Wetlands Radio producer Eve Abrams. Wetlands Radio is produced by Eve Abrams and funded by BTNEP, the Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program through the Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Program. To hear Wetlands Radio episodes in their entirety, visit btnep.org. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Sea Change is also supported by the Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation. 

Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today's episode uncovers one of the most urgent and invisible threats to human health: microplastics. Dr. Jill is joined by internationally respected environmental medicine expert Dr. Lynn Patrick for a deep, science-based discussion on how microplastics are quietly changing human biology—from the gut to the brain to the cardiovascular system. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. Patrick explore why microplastics may pose an even greater long-term risk than PFAS and other "forever chemicals." You'll learn how **nanoplastics—now responsible for up to 90% of exposure—**are small enough to cross the gut lining, lungs, blood-brain barrier, and even the placenta, accumulating in tissues with no effective exit pathway. Key topics include: ① Why microplastics act as "Trojan horses" for pesticides, heavy metals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals ② Research linking microplastics to heart disease, dementia, IBD, and colorectal cancer ③ The alarming rise of plastic particles found in human brain tissue ④ How everyday items—bottled water, food packaging, and tea bags—drive exposure ⑤ Why microplastics overwhelm detox pathways and resist normal elimination ⑥ Emerging strategies for exposure reduction, including water filtration, avoidance, and the evolving role of plasmapheresis ⇨ Dr. Patrick also shares decades of clinical insight into environmental toxicology and explains why awareness—not fear—is the first step toward protection in a plastic-saturated world. ❤️ If you care about long-term brain health, cardiovascular health, gut integrity, and environmental medicine, this episode offers critical knowledge and practical strategies to reduce risk and protect resilience. ✨ Like, subscribe, and share to help others understand the hidden exposures shaping modern health.

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with you as I launch the new "Still Becoming" series. I highlight how the journey of growth and self-discovery continues long after success is achieved, inviting you to explore the moments of untapped courage, unexpected opportunities, and personal evolution that unfold beyond traditional milestones. In today's episode, we discuss: Explore life beyond achievement. Reflect on the moment when hitting goals and earning recognition stopped answering everything, and consider whether it's time to redesign what success looks like for you now. Listen for your quiet evolution. Notice the subtle inner shifts, new perspectives, expanded freedom, unexpected gentleness with yourself, that change how you see your work, your impact, and what's truly possible. Let the unexpected become a doorway. Revisit the chapters you never planned, a random elevator conversation, a surprise opportunity, a path you "stumbled into", that you now wouldn't give back for anything. Tap your untapped courage. Acknowledge the deeper reservoir of bravery it takes to step away from predictability, trust your inner knowing, and say yes when your path is no longer obvious or linear. Choose meaning over momentum. Ask where you're sprinting on autopilot and where you're ready to consciously trade speed for impact, alignment, and the kind of contribution that actually matters to you. Define what "more" means for you now. Let go of one-size-fits-all ambitions and get curious about your current version of "more" in this season—more joy, more presence, more service, more creativity—and honor that as valid and enough. RESOURCES: Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

This episode features a highlighted segment from the ROI Centered Care Virtual Summit, produced by Bright Spots Ventures in partnership with TytoCare and the American Telemedicine Association. In this conversation, Eric Glazer sits down with Fernando Carnavali, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Chief of General Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, to explore how large academic health systems can translate patient experience, diagnostics, and technology innovation into measurable ROI. Rather than focusing on new tools for their own sake, Dr. Carnavali reframes the challenge: how to use existing data, connected devices, and AI-enabled diagnostics to improve the full patient journey, before, during, and after the visit while also supporting a stretched clinical workforce. Drawing on Mount Sinai's real-world operating environment, the conversation explores how experience, communication, and clinical efficiency are increasingly inseparable from financial performance, especially in inpatient and general internal medicine settings. This discussion moves beyond pilot thinking to address what it takes to operationalize innovation at scale inside a complex health system. What you'll learn in this episode: Why patient experience is a longitudinal journey, not a post-visit survey score How Mount Sinai is using technology and diagnostics to strengthen communication, not replace clinicians The role of AI and connected devices in improving both patient and provider experience Why workforce constraints in primary and general internal medicine demand new care models How health systems can focus on what's already within their control to drive ROI Why proving clinical and economic value upfront is essential to scaling innovation About Dr. Fernando Carnavali: Dr. Carnavali is the Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine for Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West (MSM/MSW) and serves as the Medical Director of the Long COVID Satellite Clinic at Mount Sinai Doctors Ansonia (MSD-Ansonia). In this role, Dr. Carnavali oversees a large, complex division with eight outpatient service locations spanning Manhattan's West Side from Harlem to Chelsea. Clinically, he focuses on the treatment and management of chronic illness, with a particular emphasis on Long COVID care. In early 2020, Dr. Carnavali led MSM/MSW's outpatient response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizing early testing and triage for community patients and serving for eight weeks on the inpatient COVID units—an experience that provided firsthand insight into the impact of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City. In May 2021, he coordinated the launch of the Long COVID Clinic at MSD Ansonia and continues to personally evaluate new and ongoing patients each week. Committed to sharing Mount Sinai's expertise in Long COVID care, Dr. Carnavali has participated in numerous national and international forums, training providers in this emerging field. He has also built a strong media presence, spotlighting both the Ansonia clinic and the Mount Sinai Long COVID program to raise public awareness. Since 2024, he has served as Co-Principal Investigator on a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Department of Health and Human Services titled "Evaluation of Long COVID Care Practices." In addition to Long COVID work, Dr. Carnavali leads outpatient practice transformation initiatives across MSM/MSW and the Mount Sinai Health System, guiding quality improvement teams to enhance patient satisfaction, improve access to care, and explore innovative service models.   Podcast Recommendation: Check out Access Amplified, brought to you by TytoCare and hosted by Joanna Braunold - a podcast about how digital health is helping increase access to care and equity, one innovation at a time. We'll shine a light on what's actually working to make care more accessible and  inclusive. If you're a healthcare leader, an innovator, a policy shaper, or anyone passionate about health equity, this podcast is for you. New episodes drop every two weeks. Follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.tytocare.com/resources/access-amplified Thank You to Our Episode Partner, TytoCare. TytoCare enables health systems and plans to deliver high-quality remote exams anytime, anywhere. Their FDA-cleared devices and AI-powered diagnostic platform support virtual specialty care, school-based programs, and home health models—reducing unnecessary ED visits and improving patient experience. To learn more, visit tytocare.com. Schedule a Meeting with a Senior Leader at TytoCare: To explore how TytoCare can help your organization expand virtual specialty access and improve care coordination, reach out to jtenzer@brightspotsventures.com  to schedule a meeting. About Bright Spots Ventures: Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation. We help healthcare leaders discover what's working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the "bright spots" in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.  

Carmel Shacharis an assistant clinical professor of law and faculty director of the Health Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. H. Howard and C. Shachar. The Rural Health Transformation Program — An Avenue for Promoting Administrative Policies. N Engl J Med 2026;394:625-627.

How do breakthroughs in the lab become real-world treatments that save lives? In this episode, Professor Stephen Maher of Trinity College Dublin joins us to discuss the rapidly evolving field of translational oncology and how cutting-edge research is shaping the future of cancer therapy. As a leading expert in radiation research and Director of Postgraduate Studies for the School of Medicine at Trinity, Stephen focuses on a critical question: why do some cancers respond to treatment while others resist it? His work examines the role of microRNAs, tumor hypoxia, and DNA damage response in shaping how cancers react to chemotherapy and radiotherapy — with particular attention to oesophageal and pancreatic cancers. In this episode, we explore: ·       Where anti-cancer therapeutics are headed in the coming years ·       How radiation research is evolving to improve treatment precision ·       Why translational oncology is essential for turning discovery into patient care ·       How treatment resistance forms — and what researchers are doing to overcome it After earning his Ph.D. in Oncology at RCSI and completing a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, Professor Maher has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between scientific discovery and clinical impact. He leads major national and international collaborations and has helped build advanced radiotherapy and hypoxia research programs at Trinity's Translational Medicine Institute. Learn more about Professor Maher and his work here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

In this special series on Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the first of the GLP-1 RAs to receive FDA approval, Semaglutide.  This special episode is sponsored with support from Novo Nordisk. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health W. Timothy Garvey, MD.,  Butterworth Professor and University Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Selected references: Oral semaglutide 50 mg taken once per day in adults with overweight or obesity (OASIS 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Knop, Filip K et al. The Lancet, Volume 402, Issue 10403, 705 – 719 Oral Semaglutide at a Dose of 25 mg in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. Wharton Sean et al. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1077-1087 Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes. Lincoff, A Michael, et al.  N Engl J Med 2023;389:2221-2232  

Synopsis: At the heart of JPM 2026's biotech buzz, Alok Tayi sits down with Fred Aslan, CEO of Artiva, to explore how bold platform bets, scalable cell therapies, and autoimmune breakthroughs could reshape medicine. Fred traces his journey from medical school in Brazil to consulting at BCG, venture capital, and ultimately founding multiple companies—sharing why following curiosity, not rigid career ladders, shaped his path. Fred dives deep into the bottlenecks holding back traditional CAR-T therapies—manufacturing complexity, cost, hospitalization, and toxicity—and explains how Artiva's off-the-shelf NK-cell platform aims to change the paradigm. The discussion explores why rheumatoid arthritis became Artiva's lead indication, how immune “resets” could redefine autoimmune care, and what's ahead in 2026 as the company prepares registrational trials and expands its basket studies across lupus, myositis, scleroderma, and more. The episode closes with rapid-fire takes on AI in drug development, China's accelerating biotech engine, rare disease trial models, and the strategic principles founders should follow when choosing indications and building durable platforms. Biography: Fred Aslan, M.D., has a 20-year track record as an executive and investor in the life sciences industry. He was most recently President and CBO at Vividion Therapeutics, where he was responsible for business development, finance, alliance and project management, and operations. Dr. Aslan had the opportunity to lead Vividion's Series B financing and $135M-upfront collaboration with Roche. Prior to Vividion, Dr. Aslan had a 12-year affiliation with Venrock. Initially he was an investor from 2006 to 2013, when he cofounded and served as a board member of Receptos Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Celgene for more than $7 billion). Dr. Aslan led Venrock's investment in Zeltiq (acquired by Allergan for more than $2 billion) and was involved in the early formation of Fate Therapeutics. Subsequently as an entrepreneur from 2013 to 2018, he was CEO of Adavium Medical, a Brazilian medical device company, which he grew from zero to 350 employees, sales of over US$40 million, and fully integrated R&D, manufacturing, and commercial capabilities. Prior to Venrock, Dr. Aslan was Director of Business Development and Head of Investor Relations for CuraGen, a Nasdaq-listed oncology-focused biotech company. Prior to CuraGen, he was a consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Dr. Aslan holds a B.S. in biology from Duke University, an M.D. from Yale School of Medicine, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Cohost Dave Bunnell welcomes Dr. Rayne Loder, PhD, PA-C, Tufts University School of Medicine. Rayne discusses her innovative approach of using music to teach foundational concepts in medical education.

Many serious medical illnesses are associated with some degree of serum electrolyte abnormality, renal impairment, or both. The neurologist must determine if the patient's neurologic symptoms are related to the renal and electrolyte disturbances or whether a concurrent primary neurologic process is at play. In this episode, Casey Albin, MD, speaks with Eelco F. M. Wijdicks, MD, PhD, FAAN, FACP, FNCS, author of the article "Neurologic Manifestations of Renal and Electrolyte Disorders" in the Continuum® February 2026 Neurology of Systemic Disease issue. Dr. Albin is a Continuum® Audio interviewer, associate editor of media engagement, and an assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wijdicks is a professor of neurology and attending neurointensivist for the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Additional Resources Read the article: Neurologic Manifestations of Renal and Electrolyte Disorders Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @caseyalbin Guest: @EWijdicks Full episode transcript available here

Can what you eat really change your skin?   Dr. Jessica Krant, board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician in New York City, joins Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine to explain the powerful connection between diet, inflammation, and skin health.   From acne and rosacea to wrinkles and premature aging, Dr. Krant breaks down how dairy, sugar, ultra-processed foods, and stress impact the skin — and how whole plant foods can help reverse damage and support collagen naturally.   You'll learn about the gut-brain-skin axis, advanced glycation end products (AGEs), collagen supplements, beauty sleep, and why stress might be triggering your breakouts.   Learn more about Dr. Krant and schedule an appointment at her practice at: https://artofdermatology.com.