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   This episode of WarDocs features Dr. David Tate, a clinical neuropsychologist and lead author of the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year. The discussion centers on a groundbreaking study utilizing the LIMBIC-CENC cohort—a massive data set of over 3,000 participants—to investigate persistent brain changes in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Dr. Tate explains that traditional MRI scans often show normal results in patients with invisible symptoms because researchers often oversimplify patient groupings. By digging into more refined clinical characteristics, such as the mechanism of injury and number of exposures, his team identified unique physical signatures in the brain. Specifically, blast exposures were linked to changes in central white matter, while repetitive traumatic hits impacted more peripheral gray matter structures.    The conversation highlights the critical importance of neuroimaging techniques like diffusion tensor imaging, which is more sensitive to structural white matter changes than standard hospital sequences. Dr. Tate emphasizes that these findings provide vital validation for service members and veterans, demonstrating that their ongoing symptoms are rooted in physical, biological changes rather than purely psychological or "imagined". For clinicians, the episode serves as a call to action to move beyond simplistic interpretations of "normal" imaging and to prioritize exhaustive injury histories that include the physics of every exposure event.    By combining a deep dive into advanced neuroimaging with a focus on personalized medicine, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the future of TBI diagnosis and treatment. Listeners will learn how high-resolution volumetric data and detailed clinical info—including loss of consciousness and post-traumatic amnesia markers—are used to improve prognostic accuracy. Ultimately, Dr. Tate's work demonstrates that injury history matters even years later, pointing researchers and clinicians toward a more precise approach to studying and treating the diverse landscape of mild traumatic brain injuries in the military population. Chapters (00:00-01:30) Introduction to the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year (01:30-06:17) Dr. David Tate's Professional Background and Career Evolution (06:17-08:04) Understanding the LIMBIC-CENC Cohort and Consortium Research (08:04-12:44) Methodology: Advanced Neuroimaging and Detailed Clinical Variables (12:44-17:03) Key Findings: Heterogeneity of mTBI and Mechanism-Specific Signatures (17:03-22:15) The Bottom Line: Validating Veteran Experiences and Clinical Takeaways Chapter Summaries (00:00-01:30) Introduction to the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year   MG(R) Jeff Clark introduces guest Dr. David Tate and recognizes his team for winning the 2025 Military Medicine Article of the Year. The article focuses on persistent MRI findings unique to blast and repetitive mild traumatic brain injury within the LIMBIC-CENC cohort. (01:30-06:17) Dr. David Tate's Professional Background and Career Evolution   Dr. Tate shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Mississippi to becoming a leading researcher in academic neuropsychology. He discusses his mentorship under Erin Bigler and his favorite career experiences working directly with service members at Brooke Army Medical Center. (06:17-08:04) Understanding the LIMBIC-CENC Cohort and Consortium Research   The discussion explores the advantages of using a large consortium dataset that includes over 3,000 participants across the United States. This prospective study enables leading scientists and clinicians to collaborate on well-characterized, long-term functional outcomes following brain injury. (08:04-12:44) Methodology: Advanced Neuroimaging and Detailed Clinical Variables Dr. Tate explains the use of high-resolution volumetric MRI data and diffusion tensor imaging to map brain structural connections. Researchers combined these images with a plethora of clinical data, including lifetime exposure histories, demographics, and specific injury markers like loss of consciousness. (12:44-17:03) Key Findings: Heterogeneity of mTBI and Mechanism-Specific Signatures The study reveals that mild TBI is extremely heterogeneous and simplistic group comparisons often obscure meaningful findings. Findings showed that blast exposures leave signatures in central white matter, while repetitive traumatic injuries more specifically affect gray matter structures. (17:03-22:15) The Bottom Line: Validating Veteran Experiences and Clinical Takeaways The bottom line is that persistent brain changes can be detected if clinicians look at the right variables and mechanism of injury. This research validates the lived experiences of veterans, proving their symptoms are not imagined and emphasizing the need for detailed injury histories. Article Reference Persistent MRI Findings Unique to Blast and Repetitive Mild TBI: Analysis of the CENC/LIMBIC Cohort Injury Characteristics Open Access David F Tate, PhD , Benjamin S C Wade, PhD , Carmen S Velez, MS ,  Erin D Bigler, PhD , Nicholas D Davenport, PhD , Emily L Dennis, PhD ,  Carrie Esopenko, PhD , Sidney R Hinds, MD , Jacob Kean, PhD , Eamonn Kennedy, PhD  Military Medicine, Volume 189, Issue 9-10, September/October 2024, Pages e1938–e1946, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae031   Take Home Messages Heterogeneity of Mild TBI: Mild traumatic brain injury is not a single, uniform condition, and simplistic groupings can obscure meaningful characteristics of an injury. Clinicians must recognize that "if you've seen one mild TBI, you've seen one mild TBI," requiring a more personalized approach to diagnosis. Mechanism-Specific Signatures: The physical signature left on the brain depends heavily on the mechanism of injury, with blast exposures typically affecting central white matter and repetitive traumatic hits impacting peripheral gray matter. Understanding these distinctions helps explain why different patients experience different functional outcomes even with the same diagnosis. Sensitivity of Advanced Neuroimaging: Standard MRI sequences often fail to detect injuries in mTBI patients, but advanced techniques like diffusion tensor imaging are highly sensitive to structural white matter changes. Relying solely on basic imaging can lead to an over-simplistic interpretation that overlooks persistent brain changes. Validation of Lived Experiences: Research into persistent brain changes provides vital biological validation for veterans and service members who struggle with ongoing symptoms. These findings support the idea that invisible wounds have a physical basis and are not simply psychological or imagined. Importance of Detailed Injury Histories: For clinicians, the most critical takeaway is the necessity of capturing a detailed lifetime injury history, including the number of exposures and specific physics of each event. This detailed clinical information is essential for improving prognostic accuracy and understanding a patient's long-term health trajectory.   Episode Keywords Military Medicine, WarDocs Podcast, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI Diagnosis, Blast Exposure, Neuropsychology, Persistent MRI Findings, Veteran Healthcare, Brain Imaging, Mild TBI, LIMBIC-CENC Cohort, Neuroimaging Research, AMSUS, Combat Injury, White Matter Change, Brain Health, Dr. David Tate, Military Health System, Invisible Injuries, Medical Podcast, Concussion Recovery, Gray Matter, MRI Scans, AMSUS Article of the Year, Veteran Support, Brain Mapping Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #WarDocs, #BrainHealth, #Veterans, #Neuroscience, #MildTBI, #BlastInjury, #MedicalResearch   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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Get $300 off your Prenuvo MRI: http://prenuvo.com/MUSCLEINTELLIGENCE   What if a single scan could detect cancer, aneurysms, fatty liver, and early brain degeneration, before you feel a single symptom?   In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, the most advanced full-body MRI screening company in the world. They break down exactly what this revolutionary scan reveals about your organs, your brain, your joints, and your biological age and why 1 in 25 people walk in completely unaware of a potentially life-threatening condition.   If you're a high-performing man over 40 who's serious about longevity, this episode will change how you think about your health forever. Don't wait for symptoms.   Don't wait for symptoms to tell you something's wrong. Book your Prenuvo scan today at prenuvo.com   5 Bullet Points: Why 1 in 25 scans reveal life-threatening findings How early brain degeneration actually begins The truth about fatty liver in fit men Why executives age differently than others How imaging creates powerful behavior change   Call To Actions: The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/   If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com   Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter   Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/   Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/   Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best:   1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/   2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community   3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT     About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.   Guest Bio Andrew Lacy is the founder and CEO of Prenuvo, a full-body MRI screening company with clinics across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. A Stanford-educated serial entrepreneur with a background in law and management consulting, Andrew built Prenuvo after his own transformative health discovery. His mission: catch disease early, empower smarter decisions, and help high performers extend their healthiest years. Andrew combines world-class radiology, AI-driven diagnostics, and a relentless drive to make preventive healthcare the global standard.

* Parkinson's Research: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney open with some intriguing research involving the MRI guided placement of adult stem cells, (induced pluripotent stem cells [iPSCs]) to increase dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients, reducing symptoms and improving motor function.   * Alive or Not: The RSR Interesting Fact of the Week reveals how little we know, (and how much we mistakenly assume we know) about living tissue, non-living tissue, cell types and exactly what's alive (or not) according to the Bible!   * Young Earth Valentine's: Hear all about the latest collapse of a geological formation, (Lover's Arch in Italy) that indicates the earth just isn't all that old!   * Pronouncing Chicxlub: Hear how "science's" latest nominee for a fact regarding how the dinosaurs went extinct (the alleged Meteorite Impact off Yucatan) offers at least one clue to a young earth!   * Knuckleheads of the Week: RSR presents the first of many "Knucklehead Science Awards of the Week" with Fred's going to the researchers claiming that the earth's core contains more hydrogen than all the oceans, and Doug's going to all the public school science teachers pretending we always knew that a meteorite impact killed the dinosaurs.   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show! * In The Beginning: Pre-order the 9th edition of Walt Brown's amazing, enlightening, biblically sound book explaining why Earth, (and the solar system) look the way they do!

* Parkinson's Research: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney open with some intriguing research involving the MRI guided placement of adult stem cells, (induced pluripotent stem cells [iPSCs]) to increase dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients, reducing symptoms and improving motor function.   * Alive or Not: The RSR Interesting Fact of the Week reveals how little we know, (and how much we mistakenly assume we know) about living tissue, non-living tissue, cell types and exactly what's alive (or not) according to the Bible!   * Young Earth Valentine's: Hear all about the latest collapse of a geological formation, (Lover's Arch in Italy) that indicates the earth just isn't all that old!   * Pronouncing Chicxlub: Hear how "science's" latest nominee for a fact regarding how the dinosaurs went extinct (the alleged Meteorite Impact off Yucatan) offers at least one clue to a young earth!   * Knuckleheads of the Week: RSR presents the first of many "Knucklehead Science Awards of the Week" with Fred's going to the researchers claiming that the earth's core contains more hydrogen than all the oceans, and Doug's going to all the public school science teachers pretending we always knew that a meteorite impact killed the dinosaurs.   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show! * In The Beginning: Pre-order the 9th edition of Walt Brown's amazing, enlightening, biblically sound book explaining why Earth, (and the solar system) look the way they do!  

MRIs are loud. They're huge. They're magnetic. But what are they actually doing? This week, we bring Claire back to help us connect the dots between NMR (yes, organic chem flashbacks) and MRI. How does a technique built on tiny hydrogen protons turn into a 3D image of your brain? How can it tell the difference between tissue and fluid? Why can't you bring metal anywhere near the machine? We ask: • What are your protons doing inside an MRI? • How does “magnetic resonance” become an image? • Why does oxygenated blood matter? • And how did anyone figure this out in the first place? If you've ever had an MRI, or just wondered how we can see inside the body without radiation or surgery, this episode pulls back the curtain. Listen in and rethink what's happening inside that giant magnet. 00:00 MRI Episode Kickoff 01:11 Meet Claire Again 02:27 PhD Candidate Explained 03:44 NMR Basics Begin 04:33 Protons And Magnets 06:46 RF Pulse And Signal 11:16 Hydrogen Everywhere 13:35 Reading NMR Peaks 16:02 Matrix And Practice 18:31 Jam Summarizes NMR 20:44 Why MRI Not NMR 22:45 Spin And Isotopes 29:02 MRI Uses Body Water 30:37 Tissue Contrast And T1 33:38 Resolution Limits 34:25 MRI Resolution Limits 35:34 From NMR to Images 36:50 K Space and Gradients 41:30 Voxels and 3D Views 44:05 Contrast and Clinical Uses 49:47 Research Possibilities 51:11 Functional MRI Explained 56:14 MRI Safety and Magnet Strength 58:00 Helium and Heavy Machines 01:02:43 Science Boundaries and Wrap Up   Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife References from the Episode: Thanks to our monthly supporters Amanda Raymond Emily Morrison Kyle McCray Justine Emily Hardy Ash Vince W Julie S. Heather Ragusa Autoclave Dorien VD Scott Beyer Jessie Reder J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon Support this podcast on Patreon Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A client came to me after being told she needed shoulder surgery.MRI showed a slight supraspinatus tear. No physical therapy was recommended. No movement assessment was performed. Just “you'll need surgery.”Instead of jumping to conclusions, we performed a full movement screen looking at the GH joint, scapula, thoracic spine and LPHC. No red flags were present. Several exercises were completely pain free. Others were only uncomfortable based on fear and guarding after being told she was “fragile.”This is where the biopsychosocial model of pain becomes critical for personal trainers.Pain is not always tissue damage. Language matters. Assessments matter. Understanding anatomy and movement matters.After helping her better understand what the MRI actually meant, how her shoulder moves, and which patterns felt safe to load, she avoided surgery and returned to training without pain.Knowing your scope as a personal trainer is important. But so is knowing when to assess, when to refer, and how to confidently work with clients who are in pain without making them feel broken.Textbook certifications like NASM ACE ISSA don't prepare you for real world scenarios like this.That's why we created the SUF-CPT and SUF-STM certifications.If you want to: • Assess clients in pain • Program on the fly • Partner with DPTs • Charge $150+ per session • Build confidence with real peopleYou have to SHOW UP.Learn more about our seminars and certifications here: [Insert Website]#PersonalTraining #Biopsychosocial #ShoulderPain #NASM #CPT #MovementAssessment #PainScience #ShowUpFitnessBecome a personal trainer, SUF CPT the fastest growing personal training certification for personal trainersWant to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world! Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 2-26-2026: Dr. Dawn opens with an urgent measles advisory, noting the virus has an R-value of 15 compared to COVID's peak of 5, with South Carolina reporting over 1,000 cases. She recommends those who received only one MMR shot—particularly people now in their 60s—get an immune titer blood test, as protection declines after 40-50 years. Measles can cause "immune amnesia" destroying immunity to other pathogens, and rarely leads to fatal subacute sclerosing panencephalitis years later. Dr. Dawn criticizes Quest Labs' cholesterol reporting, which flags average levels as "moderate risk" with alarming red H markers even when values fall within their own stated normal ranges. She explains this creates unnecessary panic and pushes patients toward statins based on outdated 2008-2012 guidelines, when cardiology has since recognized that cholesterol can be too low. An emailer asks how an EKG can detect a past heart attack from "jagged lines." Dr. Dawn explains that each spike represents electrical signals moving toward or away from electrode pads, and a 12-lead EKG views the heart from multiple angles—smaller-than-expected spikes in specific leads indicate dead or damaged heart muscle. She urges everyone to learn CPR and AED use, which more than doubles survival chances. An emailer reports that food tastes strong on the first bite but becomes tasteless thereafter. Dr. Dawn identifies numerous medications causing taste changes including calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, statins, diuretics, and even acetaminophen. She also highlights zinc—both deficiency and toxicity above 40mg daily can impair taste, noting a zinc nasal spray was pulled from market after causing smell loss. An emailer asks about Prenuvo full-body MRI scans costing $499-1,000. Dr. Dawn cautions that while Prenuvo found 22 cancers in 1,000 people scanned, 1 in 20 scans requires follow-up biopsy and more than half are false positives—leading to stress, expense, and potential complications from unnecessary procedures. An emailer asks about seed oils after reading a Johns Hopkins article defending them. Dr. Dawn distinguishes fruit oils (olive, avocado) from industrially-extracted seed oils requiring hexane solvent, a neurotoxin that may leave residues despite claims of evaporation. She cites a BMJ study showing coconut oil raised HDL (good cholesterol) while matching olive oil's LDL impact, and recommends cold-pressed oils while avoiding hexane-extracted products, especially for infants.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Detroit Pistons beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to take hold of the best record in the NBA, the odds for regular season MVP have tightened recently, and the NBA is sending their own doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen’s MRI and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 04:05 - Pistons beat Thunder 20:55 - Odds of regular season MVP have tightened recently 32:00 - NBA sending their own doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen’s MRI (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FREE Guide: The month-by-month roadmap to build your farm business from scratch. Grab it HERE This is the episode where it gets real. Not Instagram real. Actually real. Hayden's MRI confirmed a cartilage tear in her wrist. Recovery is months out, surgery is possible, and she can barely make bouquets one-handed. She's been in a depression. Her corporate job is doing layoffs and she doesn't know week to week if she still has one. She wanted to quit. And then she opened an email and found out she'd won a $15,000 grant from Ag West Farm Credit — the one she spent days applying for back in March and never thought she'd get. She was crying when she read it. That grant is going toward a greenhouse, season extension supplies, and, for the first time, hired help. On the sales side, the four-week CSA subscription is done. Pre-selling $1,200 back in spring funded her startup costs and meant she didn't have to market during the busiest harvest weeks. The flowers were already spoken for. But pickup logistics were a mess. Friends texted asking for exceptions. She ended up delivering some bouquets herself. Next year she wants a community drop point and stricter boundaries. The U-pick events were the biggest learning of the summer. Her practice run with 20 friends revealed that people were scared to pick the flowers, cut stems three inches long, and needed way more upfront education than she expected. The paid events went better until a bachelorette party of 10 bought tickets to her intimate sip-and-snip evening. They showed up 15 minutes late from a winery. Lesson learned: group bookings get a private event option with a minimum price. The two biggest fails? She didn't get succession planting done, which meant spending $200 at Wilco on plant starts right before the U-picks so the field didn't look empty. And she hasn't tracked a single harvest, expense hour, or bloom count all season. No system, no clipboard, no data. She knows it'll cost her in planning next year. The biggest strategic shift: she's moving away from summer bouquet sales entirely. Next year she wants to focus on early spring flowers with season extension, run the CSA from March through Mother's Day, and spend summer on higher-profit events instead of sweating through harvests in 90-degree heat while working 12-hour corporate shifts. Life is 50-50. This episode is proof. Click HERE and Let's Meet! Chat with us to see if The Profitable Farmer can break you out of marketing misery.

FREE Guide: The month-by-month roadmap to build your farm business from scratch. Grab it HERE This is the episode where it gets real. Not Instagram real. Actually real. Hayden's MRI confirmed a cartilage tear in her wrist. Recovery is months out, surgery is possible, and she can barely make bouquets one-handed. She's been in a depression. Her corporate job is doing layoffs and she doesn't know week to week if she still has one. She wanted to quit. And then she opened an email and found out she'd won a $15,000 grant from Ag West Farm Credit — the one she spent days applying for back in March and never thought she'd get. She was crying when she read it. That grant is going toward a greenhouse, season extension supplies, and, for the first time, hired help. On the sales side, the four-week CSA subscription is done. Pre-selling $1,200 back in spring funded her startup costs and meant she didn't have to market during the busiest harvest weeks. The flowers were already spoken for. But pickup logistics were a mess. Friends texted asking for exceptions. She ended up delivering some bouquets herself. Next year she wants a community drop point and stricter boundaries. The U-pick events were the biggest learning of the summer. Her practice run with 20 friends revealed that people were scared to pick the flowers, cut stems three inches long, and needed way more upfront education than she expected. The paid events went better until a bachelorette party of 10 bought tickets to her intimate sip-and-snip evening. They showed up 15 minutes late from a winery. Lesson learned: group bookings get a private event option with a minimum price. The two biggest fails? She didn't get succession planting done, which meant spending $200 at Wilco on plant starts right before the U-picks so the field didn't look empty. And she hasn't tracked a single harvest, expense hour, or bloom count all season. No system, no clipboard, no data. She knows it'll cost her in planning next year. The biggest strategic shift: she's moving away from summer bouquet sales entirely. Next year she wants to focus on early spring flowers with season extension, run the CSA from March through Mother's Day, and spend summer on higher-profit events instead of sweating through harvests in 90-degree heat while working 12-hour corporate shifts. Life is 50-50. This episode is proof. Click HERE and Let's Meet! Chat with us to see if The Profitable Farmer can break you out of marketing misery.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco, Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap, and Romy J. van Voorst discuss vanishing white matter disease, focusing on the clinical and MRI findings that would prompt the consideration of genetic testing.  Show citation: van Voorst RJ, Schoenmakers DH, Bonkowsky JL, et al. Consensus-Based Expert Recommendations for Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Vanishing White Matter. Neurology. 2025;105(11):e214320. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214320  Show transcript:  Justin Abbatemarco: Hello and welcome. This is Justin Abbatemarco here with Romy J. van Voorst and Marjo S. van der Knaap. After discussing their article published in Neurology, Consensus-Based Expert Recommendation for Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Vanishing White Matter. They both work for Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands. And we're going to have a two-part episode dissecting maybe two elements of this paper. Marjo, maybe we could start here and just talking about what vanishing white matter disease is and what in the clinic and MRI findings would make us go towards a genetic testing. Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap:  There are two things about vanishing white matter that matter most to families, and one is the stress sensitivity. So any type of physical stress, like fever, viral infection, anything may cause a rapid decline and you never know when it comes. And that brings me to the second item that's very difficult and painful for families. And that's the unpredictability. You never know when a disease is going to hit and then your child is going to go down. So you really need the support of neurologists who know about this disease and help you go through this situation. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Right. And this paper serves as a great resource for folks that if they have a patient in clinic like this, medications to avoid, how to manage those stress responses. And so it's a really helpful publication to have there. And then I think another message we talked a lot about on the podcast was the importance of genetic testing when patients aren't fitting a typical bucket and this specific disease has unique characteristics. I think the cystic appearance of the MRI, which you do a great job highlighting, would really lead us down that road. So I think it's all really helpful and it gives us some ways to start in clinic with patients and our caregivers. So thank you. Come back and join us for the second part of The Neurology Minute episode where we're going to talk about the patient management. 

There is a question that sounds almost embarrassingly simple. After a vulnerability is discovered in a piece of widely used software — something like Log4Shell, which shook the security world and left hundreds of thousands of organizations exposed overnight — the question organizations scrambled to answer was this: where is this code, and what does it touch? Most couldn't answer it. Not the Fortune 500 companies. Not the government agencies. Not the critical infrastructure operators. Not the hospitals or the banks or the utilities. They had built and bought mountains of software over years and decades, and when the moment came to understand what was actually inside it, they were effectively blind. That gap is exactly what Daniel Bardenstein set out to close when he co-founded Manifest Cyber in 2023. And in a conversation on ITSPmagazine's Brand Highlight series, he made a case for technology transparency that is hard to argue with — not because it's technically complex, but because the analogy he draws is so strikingly obvious once you hear it. "If you want to buy a house, you get to go inside the house, do the home inspection," he said. "You want to buy food from the grocery store — you can look at the ingredients. Even our clothes tell you what they're made of, how to care for them, and where they're from." But software? The technology running hospital MRI machines, weapon systems, financial infrastructure, water delivery? No transparency required. No ingredient label. No inspection rights. Just trust. That trust, as Log4Shell demonstrated, is a vulnerability in itself. Bardenstein came to this problem with credentials that few founders in the space can claim. Before starting Manifest, he spent four and a half years in the US government leading large-scale cyber programs and serving as technology strategy lead at CISA — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. He saw firsthand how defenders are perpetually at a disadvantage, operating without the basic visibility they need to do their jobs. His mission became building the tools to change that. The problem, he's quick to point out, has not improved in the years since Log4Shell. Software supply chain attacks have multiplied — XZ Utils, NPM Polyfill, and others following the same pattern: trusted software becomes the attack vector, and it spreads fast. Meanwhile, most security teams are still operating with SCA tools that generate noisy, overwhelming alerts and vendor risk programs built on Excel spreadsheets and questionnaires rather than actual empirical data about the security of what they're buying. "Security teams have a false sense of security," Bardenstein said. The gap between what organizations think they know and what they actually know about their software supply chains remains dangerously wide. Manifest Cyber addresses this across the full lifecycle. For organizations that build software, the platform maps every open source dependency, assesses it for risk, and ensures developers can write more secure code without losing velocity. For organizations that buy software — which is everyone — it finds risks before procurement, then continuously monitors every third party component so that when something breaks, they know the blast radius in seconds, not weeks. The timing matters. Regulation is catching up to the problem. The EU AI Act, the Cyber Resilience Act, and a growing body of global policy are beginning to demand exactly the kind of software supply chain transparency that Manifest is built to provide. Organizations that wait to build this capability will find themselves scrambling to comply — those that build it in now will have it as a competitive advantage. The ingredient label for software has always been missing. Manifest Cyber is writing it. ________________________________________________________________ Marco Ciappelli interviews Daniel Bardenstein, CEO & Co-Founder of Manifest Cyber, for ITSPmagazine's Brand Highlight series. HOST Marco Ciappelli — Co-Founder & CMO, ITSPmagazine | Journalist, Writer & Branding Advisor

In Honor of Our Dog TannerHave you ever loved a pet so much that losing them changes the whole rhythm of your home?Rebecca and Seth share an emotional conversation honoring their golden retriever, Tanner. They walk through the long, confusing year of trying to figure out his limp, the exhausting search for answers, the MRI that finally revealed the truth, and the grief of saying goodbye. They also share the quieter gifts Tanner left behind, especially the reminders to slow down, get outside, and stay present.→ Keep advocating when you know something is not right, even when it is expensive, inconvenient, or slow → Sometimes the hardest part is the not knowing, and getting clarity can be both relief and heartbreak → Routines matter, and when a pet is gone, everyone feels it, including the rest of the family and the other pets → Grief is not too much, it is love showing up after the loss → Nature helps, even when nothing feels normal, Tanner could be happy just watching snow fall → Slow down on purpose, sometimes your dog is not asking for a power walk, he is asking you to be thereQuote “Deep love equals deep grief.”If this episode hits home, share it with someone who has loved a pet like family. And if you are walking through grief right now, you are not alone.Read Rebecca's blog tribute to Tanner on Whinypalooza.com, and share this episode with someone who has loved a pet like family. https://www.whinypaluza.com/2026/02/18/in-honor-of-my-dog-tanner/

Some Canadian clips and synchronicities with the latest hockey losses, CBC and the GDP damage control, PEI in trouble,   DND hiring expert foreigners, CBC showing people wanting to go to Mexico, paid protestors pushing back against separation. MRI's in Canada compared to a state in the USA.   We get esoteric with a time travel cover up, Atlantis, Gold and Cuba, Grails and Arks of the Covenant - electrostatic capacitors, Black Vault hacked?, Finland playing with wireless electricity, El Mencho and some 'trust the plan'.   MK Artichoke back in the news with Jabs, while doctors are baffled in Aussie land with a massive cancer increase. Actually they say it's from 'environmental factors'.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to the stuff we chatted about: https://needtoknow.news/2026/02/gaming-the-system-almost-4-in-10-stanford-students-claim-disability/ https://x.com/FiftyFootNest/status/2026021357205487918?s=20 https://x.com/MrPool_QQ/status/2025947144180416848?s=20 https://x.com/MrPool_QQ/status/2025850198077870248?s=20 https://x.com/JoeLang51440671/status/2025622192210247792?s=20 https://x.com/CaptKylePatriot/status/2025649596203205106?s=20 https://x.com/theblackvault/status/2025284894084260324?s=20 https://x.com/nic_moneypenny/status/2025619549861589351?s=20 https://x.com/JackDan110/status/2025375666561224883?s=20 https://x.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2025254868194148824?s=20 https://x.com/walterkirn/status/2025667689356959875?s=20 https://x.com/AshtonForbes/status/2024641568196510119?s=20 https://x.com/DeDunkingPast/status/2024267072566673630?s=20 https://x.com/digijordan/status/2024352927083638942?s=20 https://x.com/GrassiTrevor/status/2024236413533962628?s=20

Hour 1 Jake & Ben are the Friends on today's show as Scotty G deals with travel delays Thoughts on BYU Basketball's loss to UCF Utah Jazz CEO Danny AInge on Keyonte George's big leap + Pulling off Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Are Pro Sports General Managers and Front Offices ruthless to their players?  Hour 2 Mammoth insider Cole Bagley Good, Bad & Ugly Lauri Markkanen getting an MRI on ankle & hamstring Hour 3 Morning skate availaiblity Scotty G live from San Diego Final thoughts

Jake Hatch & Lloyd Cole Mammoth insider Cole Bagley Good, Bad & Ugly Lauri Markkanen getting an MRI on ankle & hamstring

Stop waiting for symptoms and start optimizing your longevity. In this episode, Dr. Geo sits down with Andrew Lacy, CEO of Prenuvo, to discuss how full-body MRI is fixing a reactive healthcare system that acts as a "false negative factory" during annual physicals.From the psychology of "Patient Stimulated Anxiety" to the technical reality of AI in radiology, this conversation provides a science-based blueprint for middle-aged men looking to perform better with age.Inside This Episode:The PSA Red Flag: Why a PSA above 1.0 at age 45 is a critical warning sign.PI-RADS Discordance: A case study on why one radiologist sees a "4" while another sees a "2".Prenuvo's Method: Understanding non-contrast multiparametric MRI for risk stratification.The AI Reality: Why AI is currently a "quantitative second look" rather than a replacement for radiologists.Life-Saving Detection: Why MRI is phenomenally effective at catching pancreatic cancer early.Test, Don't Guess: Shifting from a "head-in-the-sand" mindset to informed lifestyle changes.Timestamps:00:00 Young Patient Scare00:19 Ignorance Versus Bliss02:05 Why Prenuvo Exists04:57 Scan Anxiety Tradeoff06:53 Fear Stories and Men11:05 Radiology Limits and Training14:41 PI-RADS Discordance Case17:00 How Prenuvo Fits Workup19:41 Evidence and Study Data23:18 Indolent Cancers Debate26:22 Diagnosis As Wake-Up Call27:25 Normalizing Watchful Waiting28:47 Test, Don't Guess Mindset30:41 Connecting Symptoms To Findings31:53 Aging Mortality and Trajectory34:50 Who Should Get Scanned36:41 Baseline Scans When Healthy37:46 AI In Radiology Today

From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Susana M. Campos, MD, MPH. Dr Campos is the clinical director and director of Educational Initiatives for the of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and an institute physician and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Drs Matulonis and Campos discussed the evolving landscape of newly diagnosed cervical cancer, from epidemiologic trends to emerging therapeutic strategies.According to 2026 estimates from the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,400 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, with roughly 4200 deaths. Although incidence has declined over time due to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening efforts, rates have plateaued, and the disease burden remains substantial, particularly among women aged 35 to 64 years. Dr Campos noted that approximately half of cases occur in women younger than 50 years of age, and about 20% are diagnosed in women older than 65 years of age.Dr Campos reviewed common presenting symptoms, including abnormal vaginal bleeding, intermenstrual or postmenopausal bleeding, abnormal discharge, pelvic pain, and, in advanced cases, urinary symptoms or leg swelling. She explained that diagnosis begins with pelvic examination and cervical cytology or HPV testing, followed by colposcopy and biopsy when indicated. Although cervical cancer remains one of the few malignancies that is clinically staged, imaging modalities, such as MRI, CT, and PET scans, are critical to accurately defining disease extent, they underscored. Moreover, the discussion highlighted transformative advances in locally advanced disease. The phase 3 KEYNOTE-A18 trial (NCT04221945) demonstrated improved progression-free and overall survival with the addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemoradiation, establishing a new standard for high-risk patients, Campos stated. Similarly, the phase 3 INTERLACE trial (NCT01566240) showed that short-course induction chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel before chemoradiation improved long-term outcomes. Campos forecasted that ongoing studies, including the phase 3 NRG-GY037 trial (NCT07061977), may integrate these approaches and further refine optimal treatment sequencing.Lastly, Drs Matulonis and Campos highlighted the expanding therapeutic arsenal in the recurrent and metastatic setting. Campos noted how antibody-drug conjugates, such as tisotumab vedotin-tftv (Tivdak) and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu), have demonstrated meaningful activity, particularly in biomarker-selected populations. Campos added that investigational strategies targeting TROP2, such as sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy), represent additional promising avenues.Despite these advances, both experts emphasized that prevention remains paramount. Widespread uptake of HPV vaccination, including the 9-valent vaccine, as well as adherence to routine cervical screening, are essential to reducing the long-term burden of this largely preventable disease.

Feb. 25, 2026 ~ On this episode of HealthWatch, Lloyd Jackson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Health and co‑director of the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, about how this minimally invasive technique is changing outcomes for patients with brain tumors, epilepsy, and hard‑to‑reach lesions. Using a tiny MRI‑guided laser to precisely target and destroy problematic tissue, laser ablation offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and new hope for cases once considered inoperable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 25, 2026 ~ On this episode of HealthWatch, Lloyd Jackson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Health and co‑director of the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, about how this minimally invasive technique is changing outcomes for patients with brain tumors, epilepsy, and hard‑to‑reach lesions. Using a tiny MRI‑guided laser to precisely target and destroy problematic tissue, laser ablation offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and new hope for cases once considered inoperable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb. 25, 2026 ~ On this episode of HealthWatch, Lloyd Jackson speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Health and co‑director of the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, about how this minimally invasive technique is changing outcomes for patients with brain tumors, epilepsy, and hard‑to‑reach lesions. Using a tiny MRI‑guided laser to precisely target and destroy problematic tissue, laser ablation offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and new hope for cases once considered inoperable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hidden fat stored deep inside organs, especially the pancreas and abdomen, links to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and a higher risk of neurologic disease even when your weight looks normal An MRI-based study of 25,997 adults found that fat distribution patterns inside the body predict brain aging and cognitive outcomes more strongly than body mass index (BMI) alone People with high pancreatic fat showed around 30% fat concentration in the pancreas, which was up to six times higher than lean individuals and tied to extensive gray matter loss The "skinny fat" profile involved high internal abdominal fat despite only moderate BMI, with men showing the steepest decline in brain volume and slower thinking speed Simple metabolic assessments like fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, CRP, lipid profiles, and waist-based ratios offer practical ways to detect hidden risks early, before obvious symptoms appear

  In this episode, Freddie and Renee zoom out on the modern wellness landscape—where tech, supplements, scans, and strong opinions are everywhere—and make a case for discernment over dogma. They talk candidly about online criticism, influencer skepticism, and why “trying things” only works when you introduce tools one at a time, track outcomes (HRV, sleep, glucose), and don't confuse information with wisdom. The through-line is simple: foundational health still matters, but intelligent experimentation can be powerful when it's paired with humility and real feedback loops. Then the conversation goes deep into two high-stakes areas people rarely discuss honestly: full-body MRI screening and biological dentistry. Renee shares her Prunuvo experience—how a possible kidney finding triggered weeks of stress and a cascade of follow-up imaging and specialist visits, raising the hard question of where early detection ends and false positives begin. From there, she opens up about a long dental arc that started with a traumatic accident at 16, eventually leading her to remove older titanium implants, manage bone loss and grafting, and transition to zirconia ceramic implants—not as fear-based medicine, but as a “reduce the burden” choice while she explores chronic fatigue, immune markers, and Episode Highlights [00:00] – Renee's Pranuvo full-body MRI experience and the 15mm kidney stone scare [16:02] – False positives, medical rabbit holes, and the emotional/financial cost of early detection [22:53] – Top health yardsticks: glucose markers, HRV, sleep tracking, and foundational labs [25:08] – CGMs, cortisol testing (Dutch & ELi Health), and why trends matter more than single data points [27:15] – Genetic testing, APOE4 status, and using DNA as a focus tool (DNA Company & SelfDecode) [51:37] – Renee's dental trauma story: accident, titanium implants, and root canal decisions [54:56] – Titanium implants, ANA positivity, chronic fatigue, and biocompatibility concerns [59:22] – Surgery recovery protocol: red light therapy, StemRegen, BPC-157 & TB-500 peptides [01:29:10] – Closing reflections and exosome therapy mention   Links & Resources Learn more about Renee Belz → https://reneebelz.com/ Follow Renee on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/reneebelz/ Listen to the Biohacker Babes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renee-belz-lauren-sambataro/id1470189843 Get Silver Biotics: bit.ly/3JnxyDD — 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN Try CatchBio: https://catchbio.com — Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 — Code: beautifullybroken StemRegen: stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 — Code: beautifullybroken   CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trouble with bowel or bladder function? It might be time to partner with a specialist. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Shannon Wallace and Dr. Anna Spivak, experts from the Cleveland Clinic specializing in pelvic floor disorders. They dive into the complex world of combined colorectal and urogynecological issues, discussing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treat conditions such as rectal prolapse, constipation, and incontinence. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation covers detailed diagnostic methods like manometry and defecography, various surgical options, and the crucial role of pelvic floor physical therapy in patient recovery. They also provide insights into setting up effective multidisciplinary clinics and emphasize the need for teamwork and administrative support in delivering optimal patient care. This episode is a valuable resource for both specialists and generalists aiming to enhance their understanding and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions. --- TIMESTAMPS 01:05 - Introduction05:40 - Multi-Compartment Prolapse & Second Opinions08:14 - Pelvic Floor Compartments Explained10:36 - When Internal Prolapse Becomes Surgical11:56 - Incomplete Emptying, Splinting, Fragmentation & Leakage16:55 - Fluoro vs MRI and When to Order It23:47 - Anorectal Manometry26:56 - Physical Therapy, Biofeedback, Meds, Injections, & Motility Workup29:08 - Robotic Mesh Repairs vs Vaginal/Perineal Approaches34:43 - When (and Why) to Consider Biologics36:46 - Resection Rectopexy38:10 - Treating Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) & Eating Disorders42:55 - Pelvic Floor PT After Surgery and Recovery Timelines47:29- Perineal Prolapse Repairs (Altemeier vs Delorme)49:53 - Symptom Improvement vs Retraining the 'New Normal'52:20 - Fecal Incontinence & Sacral Neuromodulation57:08 - Diarrhea-Driven Incontinence58:56 - Building a Multidisciplinary Pelvic Floor Program01:04:04 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium (American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons) https://fascrs.org/Web/Web/My-ASCRS/Education/Pelvic-Floor-Disorders-Consortium.aspx

The Victorian Premier has announced she will refer serious allegations about surgical misconduct with endometriosis patients by leading gynecologist Dr Simon Gordon to police. It follows a damning investigation by Four Corners on the ABC, which alleges that countless women had been misdiagnosed and had undergone unnecessary, expensive surgery. In a statement to Four Corners, Simon Gordon said, “across my entire career, I never performed surgery to treat endometriosis, or any other condition, unless I was absolutely convinced it was in the patient's best interests and to improve their overall quality of life,” and that throughout his career, he’d always “acted ethically and responsibly." In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Jodie Avery, a lead researcher in Chronic Reproductive Health Conditions, who unpacks what should happen when pelvic pain is investigated, why invasive surgery is no longer the first-line diagnostic tool, and what the latest evidence says about imaging, medical management and multidisciplinary care. She explains the current guidelines, the risks of repeated surgeries, and why women should never feel pressured into procedures without exploring alternatives. Disclaimer: This interview is for general information only; it does not constitute medical advice. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists diagnosis guidelines state patients with symptoms suggestive of endometriosis should be offered a transvaginal pelvic ultrasound as the first-line investigation. A pelvic MRI can be offered if ultrasound is not available, or if deep endometriosis is suspected. If transvaginal ultrasound is not possible or not appropriate, and MRI is not available, a transabdominal ultrasound could be suggested. Surgery is not required as a first-line option to diagnose endometriosis. Headlines: Human remains have been found in the search for missing grandfather Chris Bahgsarian, Lord Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and the theme for this year's Met Gala has been revealed. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detective Scott Naso has spent nearly two decades solving complex cases. But the most devastating and confusing chapter of his life unfolded inside his own home.After his wife began experiencing subtle but troubling symptoms, what initially appeared manageable escalated into a medical emergency. An MRI revealed a large brain tumor requiring immediate intervention. Within days, everything changed.In this deeply personal conversation, Scott Naso walks through the timeline leading up to that discovery, the warning signs he now reexamines, and the emotional aftermath of losing his wife while raising their young daughter. As a trained investigator, he finds himself grappling with the same question many listeners will ask: How did this happen?Scott also speaks about grief, boundaries, fatherhood, and the ongoing legal proceedings connected to these events. He shares his perspective as someone trying to honor his wife's memory while protecting his child's future.This episode explores loss, resilience, and what it means when the person trained to find answers is left searching for them himself.Legal Disclaimer: This episode includes personal experiences and perspectives related to matters that are currently subject to ongoing legal proceedings. The statements shared reflect the guest's individual account and opinions. No conclusions regarding legal responsibility or fault are asserted or implied. All legal matters remain unresolved at the time of publication.Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your EmailIf you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey Appwww.studio.com/griefjourneySupport the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD TalksDEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don't talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net

Welcome back to the third and final part of our coverage of the 2026 ACTRIMS Forum. This week's episode bridges the gap between groundbreaking clinical research and the nuanced reality of living with MS every day. First, we'll dive into the "before" and "after" of a diagnosis, starting with Dr. Helen Tremlett's insights into the MS prodrome—those subtle, early signs that appear years before typical MS symptoms. We'll also talk with Dr. Tremlett about how other health conditions can predict long-term outcomes in sometimes surprising ways.   Dr. Ilana Katz Sand shares her latest research on the connection between diet, MRI findings, and clinical disability. Dr. Katz Sand also shares her list of foods you want to include and those you need to exclude when you choose the MIND diet. And Dr. Katz Sand explains the complementary roles of lifestyle choices and disease-modifying therapies in creating the most effective MS treatment plan. Finally, we ground these scientific advancements in the lived experience as Kathy Smith joins us to challenge the clinical labels we use to describe MS, questioning whether terms like "relapsing-remitting" or "secondary-progressive" truly capture the day-to-day reality of her two-decade journey with the disease. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: The 2026 ACTRIMS Forum (Part 3)  :22 Dr. Helen Tremlett discusses the prodromal phase of MS, which comorbidities are predictive of better or worse patient outcomes, and the role of the environment in pediatric MS  1:19 Dr. Ilana Katz Sand shares her latest research on the impact of diet on MS  10:44 As someone who has lived with MS for two decades, Kathy Smith takes on the question of whether the current labels like 'relapsing-remitting' or 'secondary-progressive' actually describe what life is like on a day-to-day basis for someone living with MS  22:35 Share this episode  34:29 Next week's episode  34:49 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/443 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Support Jon at WALK MS https://realtalkms.com/walkms Find out about ABLEnow Accounts https://ablenow.com JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 443 Guests: Dr. Helen Tremlett, Dr. Ilana Katz Sand, and Kathy Smith Privacy Policy

Vitamin D testing is vital for tailoring doses to optimize health—but regulators are conducting a campaign to deny coverage; Can magnesium be taken simultaneously with blood pressure meds? Lifelong learning delays Alzheimer's onset by 5 years; Your MRI says you have a bum shoulder—but 99% of people show abnormalities even when they have no discomfort; Saunas can help stave off dementia. 

What does it mean if you have a rotator cuff tear on your MRI? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest JAMA Internal Medicine article, "Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging."

We figured out what happened to Nancy Guthrie and it was either a botched wellness check, going through an MRI after swallowing 5 pounds of ball bearings, drowning in the lake after drinking flat soda, or someone kidnapped her to spend Thanksgiving with so they could go viral.   https://www.patreon.com/posts/151358764

This weekend episode of Opinions Matter is a totally unedited bit of madness you don't hear on the main show.Adrian, Jeremy and Katie go from debating the Angelus (how many “dongs” are there, and who even watches it?) to Jeremy's very questionable altar-boy memories — bell ringing rules, “tabernacles”, trousers… and Father Thomas the drinker!!!!Then it's onto Katie's MRI horror story (claustrophobia, panic buttons and being told to stay still), the great coffee-mug row, and the weird reality of being recognised in “the normal shop”.Plus: lipstick marks on mugs, funeral “strangers”, and whether swearing in a eulogy is ever acceptable.

February 20, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down the financial realities of the new prostate biopsy CPT codes and what they mean for urology practices. Moving beyond coding mechanics, the discussion focuses on the economic differences between transrectal and transperineal approaches, MRI fusion versus ultrasound guidance, targeted lesion add-on payments, and the site-of-service differential between office and facility settings. They explore how practice expense values, capital equipment costs, disposable supplies, physician time, and block scheduling all factor into the decision to bring advanced biopsy techniques in-house. The episode emphasizes balancing clinical judgment with financial sustainability—helping practices evaluate whether expanding in-office prostate biopsy services makes sense now and in the future. PRS Coding and Reimbursement HubAccess the HubFree In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)Download NowPRS Coding CoursesFor UrologistFor APPsFor Coders, Billers, and Admins Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer GroupEmpowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.         https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptpClick Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com   The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/ 

Pregnant and suddenly told you need an X-ray? A CT scan? An MRI? Or wondering if that routine facial, laser treatment, or Botox appointment is still safe? In this episode of Mamadoc BabyDoc, we break down what really happens when medical or cosmetic procedures come up during pregnancy—and how to separate fear from facts. We talk through common imaging studies, including ultrasound, MRI, CT scans, X-rays, and nuclear medicine tests. When are they safe? When are they avoided? And what does the actual evidence say about radiation exposure and fetal risk? We also dive into med spa and cosmetic procedures during pregnancy—facials, Botox, fillers, laser treatments, and more. Which treatments are considered low risk, which should wait, and why "elective" doesn't always mean harmless. This episode is grounded in science, not myths—no shame, no scare tactics, just clear explanations to help you make informed decisions if you need care during pregnancy. Whether you're navigating an unexpected medical issue or just trying to plan your self-care safely, this episode will give you the tools to ask the right questions and advocate for yourself and your baby.

Does high intensity training really build the strongest heart, or is it time in Zone 1 and Zone 2 that truly drives cardiac adaptation?In this episode, Dr Guido Claessen joins us to unpack a landmark longitudinal MRI study on endurance athletes that challenges common assumptions about HIIT and heart remodeling. They explore what actually builds the “athletic heart,” why low intensity volume matters more than most think, and what this means for polarized training.They also tackle the harder questions lifelong athletes worry about including atrial fibrillation, coronary plaque, myocarditis, and how much endurance sport might be too much.________________________Today's speakers:Prof Paul Laursen  https://www.paullaursen.com/   Dr Guido Claessen https://www.linkedin.com/in/guido-claessen-936a18a9/

✅ Join our FREE Membership for access to our Masterclass, resources, video podcast, community, and more!https://app.shapeshiftwellness.com/c/free-trainings-resources/.In this episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood MRI findings in the low back pain & sciatica world: annular tears (annular fissures).If you've been told your disc is “leaking,” that your spine is unstable, or that you should never bend again… this is for you.We break down one of the most widely shared articles on annular tears and critically analyze it . What's accurate? What's misleading? And what's just fear-based language?You'll learn what an annular tear actually is.How it compares to a disc herniation.And why most MRI findings don't mean what you think they mean.We also cover true red flags. The rare situations where disc injuries really matter.If you're dealing with chronic low back pain, sciatica, or anxiety about your MRI results, this episode will help you stop catastrophizing your spine.And start focusing on what actually drives recovery.

A Note from James:In the first episode with Dr. Nicole McNichols, we talked about chemistry, myths, and why communication matters more than performance. This episode goes deeper—into biology, anatomy, dopamine, desire, and the mechanics of pleasure.There are a lot of myths around sex. Some are cultural. Some are Hollywood. Some come from bad science. And some just come from silence.This conversation gets specific. We talk about orgasm, desire, scheduling sex, the so-called “missionary problem,” novelty in long-term relationships, and why so much of what we assume about men and women sexually just isn't true.If Part 1 was about mindset, Part 2 is about understanding how sex actually works.Episode Description:What actually happens in the body during orgasm? Why does anticipation sometimes feel better than the act itself? And why are so many of our beliefs about sex simply wrong?In Part 2 of this three-part series, Dr. Nicole McNichols breaks down the biology of desire, the science of orgasm, and the myths that quietly sabotage long-term relationships.She explains why dopamine peaks during anticipation, why consistency—not intensity—is often key to orgasm, and why “missionary” might be underrated. They explore the anatomy of the clitoris (including research only fully mapped in 2006), the orgasm gap, responsive vs. spontaneous desire, and why scheduling intimacy can actually increase desire.This episode reframes sex not as performance, but as collaboration—an evolving, communicative process rooted in curiosity and growth.What You'll Learn:Why dopamine spikes during anticipation—and how to avoid the post-expectation letdownThe difference between spontaneous and responsive desire (for both men and women)Why consistency is physiologically critical during orgasmThe science behind the orgasm gap and what actually closes itWhy scheduling intimacy can increase frequency and desire—not kill spontaneityTimestamped Chapters:[00:02:00] No One Craves Bad Sex & The Myth of “Boring” Positions[00:03:18] Previously on Part 1: Porn Myths & Feeling Wanted[00:04:00] Chemistry, Pheromones & The Role of Safety[00:06:00] Sexual Growth Mindset & Compatibility[00:08:00] Fireworks vs. Communication[00:10:00] Anatomy, Diversity of Touch & The Clitoris Explained[00:12:00] Scripts, Feedback & How to Talk During Sex[00:17:00] Novelty, Micro-Novelty & Preventing Boredom[00:19:00] Wanting, Liking & Learning: The Pleasure Cycle[00:23:00] Expanding the Definition of Sex[00:25:00] The “Sex Recession” & Frequency Myths[00:27:00] Planning Intimacy & Scheduling Sex[00:31:00] Why Missionary Deserves a Rebrand[00:34:00] Internal Anatomy, the Clitoral Complex & Size Myths[00:39:00] What Is an Orgasm, Physiologically?[00:45:00] The Orgasm Gap & Why Fingering Matters[00:47:00] Consistency vs. “Faster & Harder”[00:49:00] Masturbation Myths & No Nut November[00:51:00] Refractory Period & Aging[00:55:00] Multiple Orgasms & What Research Shows[01:00:00] Love, Orientation & Novelty in Long-Term RelationshipsAdditional Resources:You Could Be Having Better SexNicole McNicholsHelen O'Connell – Research mapping full clitoral anatomy (MRI studies)Beverly Whipple – Orgasm research & physiological studiesA Moveable Feast – Referenced during discussionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BONUS: The Future of Seeing—Why AI Vision Will Transform Medicine and Human Perception What if the next leap in AI isn't about thinking, but about seeing? In this episode, Daniel Sodickson—physicist, medical imaging pioneer, and author of "The Future of Seeing"—argues we're on the edge of a vision revolution that will change medicine, technology, and even human perception itself. From Napkin Sketch to Parallel Imaging "I was doodling literally on a napkin in a piano bar in Boston and came up with a way to get multiple lines at once. I ran to my mentor and said, 'Hey, I have this idea, never mind my paper.' And he said, 'Who are you again? Sure, why not.' And it worked."   Daniel's journey into imaging began with a happy accident. While studying why MRI couldn't capture the beating heart fast enough, he realized the fundamental bottleneck: MRI machines scan one line at a time, like old CRT screens. His insight—imaging in parallel to capture multiple lines simultaneously—revolutionized the field. This connection between natural vision (our eyes capture entire scenes at once) and artificial imaging systems set him on a 29-year journey exploring how we can see what was once invisible. Upstream AI: Changing What We Measure "Most often when we envision AI, we think of it as this downstream process. We generate our data, make our image, then let AI loose instead of our brains. To me, that's limited. Why aren't we thinking of tasks that AI can do that no human could ever do?"   Daniel introduces a crucial distinction between "downstream" and "upstream" AI. Downstream AI takes existing images and interprets them—essentially competing with human experts. Upstream AI changes the game entirely by redesigning what data we gather in the first place. If we know a machine learning system will process the output, we can build cheaper, more accessible sensors. Imagine monitoring devices built into beds or chairs that don't produce perfect images but can detect whether you've changed since your last comprehensive scan. AI fills in the gaps using learned context about how bodies and signals behave. The Power of Context and Memory "The world we see is a lie. Two eyes are not nearly enough to figure out exactly where everything is in space. What the brain is doing is using everything it's learned about the world—how light falls on surfaces, how big people are compared to objects—and filling in what's missing."   Our brains don't passively receive images; they actively construct reality using massive amounts of learned context. Daniel argues we can give imaging machines the same superpower. By training AI on temporal patterns—how healthy bodies change over time, what signals precede disease—we create systems with "memory" that can make sophisticated judgments from incomplete data. Today's signal, combined with your history and learned patterns from millions of others, becomes far more informative than any single pristine image could be. From Reactive to Proactive Health "I've started to wonder why we use these amazing MRI machines only once we already know you're sick. Why do we use them reactively rather than proactively?"   This question drove Daniel to leave academia after 29 years and join Function Health, a company focused on proactive imaging and testing to catch disease before it develops. The vision: a GPS for your health. By combining regular blood panels, MRI scans, and wearable data, AI can monitor whether you look like yourself or have changed in worrisome ways. The goal isn't replacing expert diagnosis but creating an early warning system that surfaces problems while they're still easily treatable. Seeing How We See "Sometimes when I'm walking along, everything I'm seeing just fades away. And what I see instead is how I'm seeing. I imagine light bouncing off of things and landing in my eye, this buzz of light zipping around as fast as anything in the universe can go."   After decades studying vision, Daniel experiences the world differently. He finds himself deconstructing his own perception—tracing sight lines, marveling at how we've evolved to turn chaos of sensation into spatially organized information. This meta-awareness extends to his work: every new imaging modality has driven scientific discovery, from telescopes enabling the Copernican Revolution to MRI revealing the living body. We're now at another inflection point where AI doesn't just interpret images but transforms our relationship with perception itself.   In this episode, we refer to An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Young on animal perception, and A Path Towards Autonomous Machine Intelligence by Yann LeCun on building AI more like the brain.   About Daniel Sodickson Daniel K. Sodickson is a physicist in medicine and chief medical scientist at Function Health. Previously at NYU, and a gold medalist and past president of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, he pioneers AI-driven imaging and is author of The Future of Seeing.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Balancing Hearts: A Radiologist's Valentine's Day Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På sykehuset var vinterluften kald, men inne i røntgenavdelingen var det en travel atmosfære.En: At the hospital, the winter air was cold, but inside the radiology department, there was a bustling atmosphere.No: Det var Valentine's Day, men det var ingen romantikk i luften her.En: It was Valentine's Day, but there was no romance in the air here.No: I stedet var det forventning.En: Instead, there was anticipation.No: Sigrid, en dedikert radiolog, var spent.En: Sigrid, a dedicated radiologist, was excited.No: Hun hadde gjort research og hadde valgt ut en ny MR-maskin.En: She had done research and had selected a new MRI machine.No: Denne maskinen skulle gjøre arbeidet hennes mer nøyaktig og raskere.En: This machine would make her work more accurate and faster.No: Hun ville ha det beste for pasientene sine.En: She wanted the best for her patients.No: Men Kjell, budsjettansvarlig på sykehuset, var ikke like overbevist.En: But Kjell, the hospital's budget manager, was not as convinced.No: Han var forsiktig med sykehusets penger og ønsket å forsikre seg om at de brukte dem på noe som virkelig var verdt det.En: He was careful with the hospital's money and wanted to ensure that they were spending it on something truly worthwhile.No: På den andre siden av bordet satt Astrid, en energisk representant fra selskapet som leverte medisinsk utstyr.En: On the other side of the table sat Astrid, an energetic representative from the company supplying medical equipment.No: Hun hadde med seg brosjyrer og glimtet i øyet.En: She had brought brochures and had a twinkle in her eye.No: Hun var ivrig etter å avslutte avtalen.En: She was eager to close the deal.No: Rommet der de satt var fylt med kataloger og brosjyrer, og en telefon for å kontakte leverandører.En: The room where they sat was filled with catalogs and brochures, and there was a phone to contact suppliers.No: Sigrid snakket om hvor viktig denne MR-maskinen ville være.En: Sigrid talked about how important this MRI machine would be.No: Hun viste til studier og tall, men Kjell ristet på hodet.En: She referred to studies and numbers, but Kjell shook his head.No: "Er det virkelig nødvendig?", spurte han.En: "Is it really necessary?" he asked.No: Astrid fulgte nøye med.En: Astrid was following closely.No: "Denne maskinen vil forbedre diagnostikken deres betydelig," sa hun og smilte oppmuntrende.En: "This machine will significantly improve your diagnostics," she said with an encouraging smile.No: Hun var god på å presse på, men hun visste også å ikke overselge.En: She was good at pressing the case, but she also knew not to oversell.No: Så kom øyeblikket som endret alt.En: Then came the moment that changed everything.No: Sigrid trakk frem en fersk kasustikk.En: Sigrid brought out a recent case study.No: Det handlet om en pasient som fikk diagnosen sin sent fordi sykehuset fortsatt brukte gammelt utstyr.En: It was about a patient who received a late diagnosis because the hospital still used old equipment.No: Alle var stille mens hun snakket.En: Everyone was silent as she spoke.No: Til og med Kjell krummet rygg.En: Even Kjell slumped slightly.No: Etter en pause lente Kjell seg fremover.En: After a pause, Kjell leaned forward.No: "Det er klart pasientsikkerhet er viktigst," sa han.En: "It's clear that patient safety is the most important," he said.No: "Vi skal finne midler til å kjøpe denne maskinen."En: "We'll find the funds to buy this machine."No: Astrid smilte bredt.En: Astrid smiled broadly.No: "Jeg kan gi dere en spesiell rabatt," tilbød hun.En: "I can offer you a special discount," she suggested.No: Det var en løsning som tilfredsstilte alle og brakte maskinen innenfor budsjettet.En: It was a solution that satisfied everyone and brought the machine within budget.No: Sigrid følte en lettelse.En: Sigrid felt relieved.No: Hun hadde lært viktigheten av å balansere lidenskap med praktiske realiteter.En: She had learned the importance of balancing passion with practical realities.No: Kjell hadde også fått innsikt i at noen ganger kunne innovative løsninger være et klokt valg for både budsjett og omsorg.En: Kjell had also gained insight that sometimes innovative solutions could be a wise choice for both budgeting and care.No: Til slutt, mens snøen dalte utenfor, visste de alle at de sammen hadde tatt en beslutning som ville være til det beste for alle pasientene som ville komme inn gjennom sykehusdørene.En: In the end, as the snow fell outside, they all knew that together they had made a decision that would be best for all the patients who would come through the hospital doors.No: Det var en seier for både medisin og ansvarlig økonomisk styring.En: It was a victory for both medicine and responsible financial management. Vocabulary Words:radiology: røntgenavdelingenbustling: travelanticipation: forventningdedicated: dedikertaccurate: nøyaktigbudget: budsjettconvinced: overbevistrepresentative: representantbrochures: brosjyrerdiagnostics: diagnostikkenencouraging: oppmuntrendeoversell: overselgeinsight: innsiktpatient safety: pasientsikkerhetdiscount: rabattrelieved: lettelsepractical: praktiskebalancing: balansereinnovative: innovativediagnosis: diagnosensuppliers: leverandørertwinkle: glimtetcatalogs: katalogerstudies: studiernumbers: tallencouraging: oppmuntrendecase study: kasustikkslumped: krummet ryggsolution: løsningfinancial management: økonomisk styring

Most symptoms we're dealing with as active women and runners aren't random at all, but are instead clues our body is trying to give us.In this episode, Louise, a multi-award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, shares three powerful lessons from her own health journey and client experiences that every woman should know, especially during perimenopause. She explains how hormone shifts can impact everything from medical testing accuracy to inflammation, fat loss resistance, stress sensitivity, and even unexpected symptoms like canker sores. One key insight is the importance of timing medical screenings, such as breast MRIs, with your menstrual cycle to improve accuracy. Another is the complex relationship between estrogen, histamine, and hormone replacement therapy, and how individual genetics can influence reactions.Louise also highlights how stress, calorie restriction, and hormonal fluctuations can trigger symptoms that seem unrelated, and offers practical strategies to manage acute issues while still addressing root causes like gut health and hormone balance.This episode is a reminder that women's health is highly individualized. Understanding your unique physiology, tracking patterns, and using targeted strategies can help you feel more in control, improve performance, and support long-term health through every stage of life.Explore my "All About Gut Health" and other masterclasses here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/store Link to my FullScript where you can see curated best supplement picks and save 20%: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-start Learn and level up with my free nutrition guide and award-winning Badass Breakthrough Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion's science-backed clean products. Code "LOUISE" saves on all future orders: : https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(3:05) Three important women's health lessons(6:15) Missed eligibility for early breast screening(9:46) Hormones affecting MRI and mammogram accuracy(13:09) Best timing for breast imaging in cycle(15:10) Hormone optimization and HRT considerations(19:01) Estrogen patch reaction case study(21:58) Estrogen, histamine, and mast cell connection(27:14) Managing histamine overload and recovery(35:24) Stress sensitivity during perimenopause explained(40:00) Hormones, stress, and canker sore triggers(42:49) Gut health and autoimmune connections(46:39) L-lysine for acute outbreak management(51:08) Symptom relief vs root cause approach(52:19) Upcoming resources and listener updates(54:15) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect! Email

Every week there’s a new study telling us what not to eat. Coffee is bad. Eggs are dangerous. Spinach blocks nutrients. Or so we’re told. Add in cholesterol numbers, preventative scans, detox trends and a constant stream of “toxic” food warnings online, and it’s easy to start second-guessing what’s on your plate. Eating was never meant to feel this stressful. So I sat down with Dr Joanna McMillan - nutrition scientist, dietitian, author of The Fibre Factor, and one of Australia’s most trusted voices in evidence-based nutrition to cut through the noise. Joanna has spent decades translating complex research into practical advice, and she brings much-needed sanity to the way we think about food and health. If you’ve ever panicked over a blood test result, felt unsure about whether to book another scan, or wondered who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice, this conversation will steady you. Joanna and I discuss: The risk of becoming part of the “worried well” and over-testing your health The big ticket preventative checks Joanna prioritises at milestone ages What a coronary calcium score is and when it might be useful Why full body MRI scans may not be the smartest health investment The biggest nutrition myths circulating online, including anti-plant rhetoric Joanna’s core eating philosophy as a plant-rich omnivore Why diversity of fibre matters more than just soluble vs insoluble What actually happens in your gut when you suddenly double your fibre intake The supplements Joanna personally takes and how to assess supplement quality Why joy at mealtimes might be one of the most underrated health habits Key quotes “There is a risk of overdoing it. We talk about the worried well, and sometimes you can become so worried about your health, you forget about celebrating the things that are good.” “Your body, given the right tools, does detox beautifully all by itself.” Connect with Dr Joanna McMillan on Instagram, LinkedIn, and her website, and check out her latest book The Fibre Factor. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people think of a knee injury as a knee problem. You tear something, you rehab it, you move on. But the science tells a very different story — one where a single traumatic injury quietly drives cartilage degradation, cardiovascular impairment, and systemic inflammation for decades after the initial damage has "healed." I got a firsthand look at this when an MRI revealed two meniscus tears, a split MCL, and early-onset osteoarthritis in my left knee. That last one was humbling. I always assumed osteoarthritis happened to other people — older, less active people. Not someone who squats heavy and trains consistently. In this episode, Forrest Smith — CEO and Co-founder of Kineon Labs, a health technology company specializing in targeted red light and laser therapy devices — returns for his third appearance on the podcast. And the picture he paints of what happens inside an injured joint long after the rehab is over is sobering. For example, the NFL tracked over 3,500 players who'd returned to competition after knee injuries and found chronic inflammation still present 10 to 20 years later, despite world-class rehab.  Notably, the quads on the players' injured side ran one to two degrees colder, a sign of impaired cardiovascular delivery. And the risk of major cardiovascular events jumped by 50% – not because of the original injury, but because of inflammation that never resolved. That's the cycle most people don't know they're stuck in. And it's where laser-based photobiomodulation changes the equation. Targeted 808nm lasers can drop inflammatory markers like TNF-alpha and IL-6 by 70 to 85% within days. Once that chronic degradation slows down, chondroblasts — the fast-growing front end of cartilage — can actually proliferate and begin rebuilding the extracellular matrix. Slow the destruction on one side, accelerate the biology on the other. That's what "regrowing cartilage" actually means. Penetration depth is what makes lasers fundamentally different from LEDs. At five to seven centimeters of reach, you're dosing 10 to 100 times more tissue volume than a surface-level panel can touch. Then there's the other side of this that almost nobody talks about: the ibuprofen your doctor hands you after surgery. Research shows that 90 days of use increases heart attack risk by 48%, heart failure by 35%, and major coronary events by 75% — while actively impairing the collagen and fibroblast function your body needs to heal. It's doing the exact opposite of what most people assume. If you've ever dealt with a joint injury, chronic inflammation, or just assumed over-the-counter painkillers were harmless, this one's worth your time. About Forrest Smith: Co-Founder and CEO of Kineon, a health-tech leader who spent 18 years in China building hardware startups and mastering the local supply chain. A lifelong athlete and CrossFit enthusiast, he founded Kineon after developing a portable, medical-grade laser device to treat his own chronic knee pain.  Website: https://kineon.io/blogs/authors/forrest-smith  [Discount Code] Use code MKUMMERMOVE for 10% off the Kineon Move+ Pro:  https://michaelkummer.com/go/kineon Learn more: Kineon Move+ Pro Review: https://michaelkummer.com/kineon-move-plus-review/ Benefits of Red Light Therapy for Joint Pain and Arthritis: https://michaelkummer.com/red-light-therapy-for-joints/  Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Peluva! Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven't worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.  To learn more about why I love Peluva barefoot shoes, check out my in-depth review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/peluva-review/  And use code MICHAEL to get 10% off your first pair: https://michaelkummer.com/go/peluva  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Mk's knee MRI (meniscus, MCL, osteoarthritis) 03:42 Traumatic knee damage, synovial capsule & acute vs chronic inflammation 06:42 Can you regrow cartilage?  08:11 Hidden systemic effects: Cardiovascular impairment from chronic joint inflammation 09:50 Post-surgery recovery + the NSAID dilemma  12:28 NSAIDs: Cardiovascular risk & slower tissue repair  16:36 Kineon Move+ Pro knee protocol 17:59 Placement tips 20:36 Penetration depth 21:41 Hamstring strain case study  26:55 The future: Brain & gut photobiomodulation  33:20 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code. #Kineon #RedLightTherapy     

Bonus content you didn’t hear on the show! We dive into the oddly fascinating ways our bodies aren’t symmetrical, and we unpack even more details about Kincaid’s Goodwill dilemma. He also shares a truly frightening experience he once had during an MRI. Plus, Dallas reveals the surprising reason she still uses a very specific type of knife. All that and more in this behind‑the‑scenes episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imaging biomarkers over invasive biopsies! Minal Jagtiani MD, and Suraj Serai, PhD, speak with host, Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on safe repeatable tracking of pediatric liver iron, fat, and fibrosis with quantitative MRI. Learn the physics that makes the liver look bright and techniques to keep the measurements precise. 

You can't delegate your longevity to a system that only gets paid when you're sick. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Dr. Bill Kapp, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Fountain Life, to explore the cutting edge of longevity science. Dr. Kapp reveals how creating a comprehensive digital twin with 250 gigabytes of personalized health data can detect fatal conditions 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear, why your family doctor is 17 to 20 years behind the latest technology, and how exponential innovations from gene editing to AI-powered diagnostics are reshaping what's possible for extending your healthspan. This conversation cuts through the influencer noise in the longevity space to focus on data-driven approaches backed by science, not hype. Here's what you'll learn: How full-body MRI scans with 10,000 slices and whole genome sequencing create a complete digital twin that enables personalized optimization Why muscle mass is the number one predictor of disease-free longevity and how lifting heavy outweighs everything else you can do Why you need to become the CEO of your own health and stop delegating your longevity to a broken medical system What you don't measure, you can't manage. It's time to become the CEO of your own health. ---- Show Notes: 02:39 – What Fountain Life is and the paradigm shift from symptom-based to proactive care. 12:13 – The comprehensive assessment: what gets measured and why it matters. 16:48 – The real risk of waiting and the airplane maintenance analogy. 20:01 – Genetics versus lifestyle: what's actually in your control. 26:01 – Making longevity technology accessible and what's coming next. 30:34 – Beyond detection: optimizing cellular health, hormones, and mitochondrial function. 41:29 – Longevity escape velocity and whether we can reverse aging in our lifetime. 44:06 – High-performance aging: why 80 doesn't have to mean slowing down. 45:45 – The top 3 takeaways: baseline testing, sleep optimization, and lifting heavy. ---- Links & Resources: Fountain Life Dr. Bill Kapp Tony Robbins Dr. Peter Diamandis Dr. Bob Hariri Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 396. Why High Performers Can't Afford to Ignore Wellness with Dr. Taz Bhatia 283. Marcus Filly — Fitness Secrets for Professional Success 41. Dave Asprey —Becoming Bulletproof: Living Your Longest and Healthiest Life

In this episode, we discuss the Netherlands' proposed 36% tax on unrealized capital gains, unpacking what it means to tax wealth that exists only on paper and how such a policy could force asset sales, distort investment behavior, and reshape long-term incentives for savers and entrepreneurs. For our Foolishness of the Week, we turn to North Carolina, where a local official distinguished himself as perhaps the dumbest sheriff in America. We then welcome Dave Greene for an extended conversation on health insurance, exploring how risk pooling actually works, why medical pricing feels arbitrary, how regulation and the Affordable Care Act altered incentives for insurers and patients, and why price opacity and third-party payment continue to drive costs higher across the system. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:31 Words and Numbers Backstage & Listener Shoutouts 04:13 The Netherlands' 36% Tax on Unrealized Gains 08:20 Who Can Afford Risk Under a Wealth-Style Tax? 12:24 Florida Snow & Strange Weather 13:39 Foolishness of the Week: The Mecklenburg Sheriff 18:54 Dave Greene Introduction: Health Insurance Insider Perspective 21:36 Why Health Insurance Feels So Frustrating 24:05 Is the System Designed to Make You Give Up? 27:32 Why Health Care Prices Stay Hidden 34:13 The $1,600 MRI vs. $200 MRI Problem 41:38 Negotiating Medical Bills (Yes, You Can) 43:36 The Affordable Care Act and Incentive Distortions 47:24 Health Insurance Profit Margins Explained 50:45 1950s Health Care vs. Today's Innovation 53:48 Why Insurance Companies Get the Blame 57:26 Medicare vs. Private Insurance Subsidies 01:01:35 Guest Outro and Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode "The reality of a client advocates daily work is translating fear into clarity." Shop owner and coach Clint White explores a powerful shift at the auto repair front counter, from “Service Advisor” to “Repairathist.” He explains that because vehicles represent freedom and control, many customers arrive feeling anxious and financially defensive. As a result, the Repairathist's role becomes part technician, part therapist, focused on translating fear into clarity and helping people feel understood. Customers aren't buying parts, he says; they're buying relief. The conversation dives into how to put this mindset into practice, starting with a “language shift” that replaces industry jargon like “diag” and “DVI” with clear, value-based explanations. This approach invites customers into the process instead of making them feel excluded. White also stresses the importance of transparency, showing clients the “MRI and X-ray” of their vehicle before prioritizing repairs, and ensuring that front counter promises align with what happens in the shop. Ultimately, the episode defines the Repairathist as a professional with an “others first” mindset who builds trust through empathy, honesty, and consistency—delivering an experience so positive that customers remember how they felt more than what they spent. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:45 – Introducing the "Repairist" 00:03:15 – Therapy at the Counter: Clint explains that a Client Advocate's role is akin to a therapist, tasked with "translating fear into clarity" for anxious customers. 00:06:45 – The Psychology of the Car: Discussion on how vehicles represent freedom and control, making repairs an emotional issue rather than just a mechanical one. 00:10:15 – Selling Relief, Not Parts: Clint delivers the key insight that customers are not buying repairs; they are buying "relief from their current situation". 00:11:30 – The Experience Economy: The "Steak Dinner" analogy—customers don't remember the price as much as they remember how the experience made them feel. 00:14:00 – The Language Shift: Clint warns against using jargon like "diag" or "DVI," which makes customers feel excluded or stupid. He suggests using "testing and procedures" instead. 00:19:15 – Transparency & The MRI: Clint advocates for showing the customer "everything that is knowable" (the MRI/X-ray) before asking them to make a decision. 00:20:45 – Hiring for Heart: Clint explains that he hires for a "servant's heart" first; technical knowledge is secondary to empathy. 00:22:00 – The ROI of Empathy: Discussion on the business benefits of this mindset, including "sticky" clients, reduced staff turnover, and better reputation. 00:26:45 – Relationship vs. Transaction: Clint defines success not by money, but by building relationships strong enough that clients send Christmas cards years later Clint White, Coaching with Integrity, clint@coachingwithintegrity.llc Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and...

Dr. Reni Butler speaks with Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy and Dr. Christine Edmonds about their study examining Black–White racial differences in background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on contrast-enhanced breast MRI. They discuss the finding that black women had higher odds of high BPE independent of breast density, explore potential biologic and environmental drivers, and consider how quantitative BPE assessment could improve breast cancer risk stratification and screening equity. Black-White Racial Differences in Background Parenchymal Enhancement at Breast MRI. Mahmoud et al. Radiology 2026; 318(1):e251041.

PSA spikes, abnormal MRI results, and high PI-RADS scores often trigger immediate fear and for many men, that fear leads straight to biopsy. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti breaks down what PSA actually measures, how MRI technology fits into modern prostate cancer management, and why a high PI-RADS score does not automatically equal aggressive disease. Dr. Stephen discusses active surveillance, non-biopsy monitoring strategies, cardiovascular risk, hormone balance, and why overtreatment may compromise quality of life more than the cancer itself.  For men who value proactive healthcare, evidence-based medicine, testosterone preservation, and long-term vitality, this conversation offers clarity in a space dominated by urgency and assumption. It reframes prostate cancer care around informed consent, individualized risk assessment, and protecting both lifespan and healthspan.Before agreeing to your next scan or biopsy, press pause. Listen carefully. Ask better questions. Watch the episode of Stop the Prostate Biopsy Frenzy: The Truth About MRI, PI-RADS, and PSA.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite platforms.Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a leading Functional Medicine Physician dedicated to enhancing vitality by addressing health at a cellular level. Combining the best of conventional medicine with advancements in cellular biology, he offers a patient-centered approach through his practice, Intellectual Medicine 120. A seasoned speaker and educator, he has lectured at prestigious conferences like A4M and ACAM, sharing his expertise on anti-aging. His innovative methods include concierge medicine and non-invasive anti-aging treatments, empowering patients to live longer, healthier lives.Website: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ Practice: www.intellectualmedicine.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intellectualmedicine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephenpetteruti/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephenpetteruti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.stephenpetteruti    Disclaimer:  The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com 

Get My Brand Master list⁠: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Liver Supplement Guide: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/liver-supplements-pdf-request-form/ → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description Over 100 million Americans have some form of liver disease right now—and most don't know it. Your liver doesn't hurt when it's inflamed. No pain, no warning signs, not until it's too late. Meanwhile, the supplement industry is flooding the market with "liver support" formulas packed with proprietary blends, underdosed ingredients, and zero clinical evidence. Dr. Christian Gonzalez went through all the research to find the five best evidence-based liver supplements—proven in human trials to actually protect and repair your liver. In this episode, Dr. G reveals: • The omega-3 dosage shown to reduce liver fat on MRI imaging • Which vitamin E study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed reversal of liver damage • The supplement that activates your body's "master metabolic switch" for fat burning • Why milk thistle has been the gold standard for liver health for over 2,000 years He's ranking each supplement by strength of clinical evidence, giving you exact dosages, who should take them, who shouldn't, and his top brand picks. If you drink alcohol, take medications regularly, eat processed foods, or just live in the modern world—your liver needs support. This episode shows you how. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - How to Know If Your Liver Is Inflamed 2:54 - The Turmeric Mistake Most People Make 5:34 - The Fatty Acid That Burns Liver Fat 7:43 - The Vitamin E Study That Changed Everything 9:29 - The Blood Sugar Supplement Going Viral 11:54 - Two Supplements Your Doctor Should Know About 13:21 - The 2,000-Year-Old Gold Standard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices