Podcasts about New Jersey Medical School

Today, we're discussing a subject that plays a crucial role in many people's lives: birth control. I had the pleasure of chatting with our guest, Dr. Bana Kashani, about this topic in great detail. Dr. Kashani provided tremendous medical insights and discussed the various forms of contraception, what to expect with each, and debunked some common myths. Birth control isn't just about preventing pregnancy—it's about empowerment, choice, and taking control of your health. Whether you're thinking about changing the current birth control you're on, needing to consider your options after you have baby (if you're pregnant), curious about how different methods work, or just looking to understand more about this important aspect of reproductive health, this episode is for you. We navigated through the maze of pills, patches, IUDs, and more so that you can make an informed decision that best suits your lifestyle and needs. Now, let's meet our guest! Who is Dr. Bana Kashani? Dr. Bana Kashani is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She has been treating infertility patients since 2014 and has been practicing in Orange County, where she grew up, since 2017. Dr. Kashani received her medical degree from the University of South Alabama, College of Medicine, where she graduated at the top of her class, and she completed her residency at the University of Southern California. There, she received tremendous experience in all facets of Obstetrics and Gynecology but specifically had an interest in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She continued her medical training and pursued a subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School. Since Dr. Kashani is focused on providing her patients with the most personalized approach to fertility services and treatments, she opened up her own practice in 2020. Her practice's mission is to ensure patients feel comfortable and cared for since infertility treatments can be overwhelming. What Did We Discuss? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bana Kashani about navigating birth control. In a rapidly evolving landscape of reproductive health, navigating the variety of birth control options can be overwhelming. Here are several of the questions that we covered in our conversation: How do you help patients determine which birth control method is best suited for them? What factors should individuals take into consideration when selecting birth control to meet their needs? What are the most common forms of birth control available? Can you talk about the efficacy of these methods?  What are the main differences between barrier methods and hormonal methods? When talking specifically about hormonal birth control, how effective is it in preventing pregnancy, and is there any negative impact on fertility when used for an extended period of time?  Can you explain what Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) are and how they differ from other forms of birth control? What are the benefits and drawbacks of LARCs compared to other methods? What are some common side effects associated with different types of birth control? We know that it can be overwhelming when navigating the world of birth control, but we hope this episode leaves you feeling more knowledgeable about the different forms of contraception as well as empowered to choose the right form for you. Dr. Kashani's Resources Website: www.banakashanimd.com Instagram: @dr.banakashani Thank you for listening to this episode! Be sure to follow us on our podcast Instagram page @thebabychickchat. Let us know what you think and if there are any other topics you'd like us to cover. Cheers to being empowered to make your own choices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Inna Conboy and I have an open dialogue about the impossible standards of perfectionism in parentinghow social media expediated parenting burdenhow to embrace the concept of "Good enough mom"the benefits of not being perfecthow to find your "style" in parentingwhat to do when you mess up in your familyThis episode is a perfect example of the vulnerable human connection... which is what we all need and want! I hope you find some encouragement today that you are not alone! Inna Conboy, M.D. (she/her/hers) is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializesin psychoanalytic psychotherapy and medication management. Dr. Conboy'streatment philosophy centers around an empathic view of the person as a whole andexplores the patient's past and present to understand his/her/their currentthoughts and feelings. As a person attains a deeper understanding of self, thisawareness may help with his/her/their life struggles. Dr. Conboy graduated from New Jersey Medical School, NJ, and completedpsychiatry residency at Temple University, PA. In addition, she was trained inpsychodynamic psychotherapy at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Dr.Conboy was a recipient of various teaching awards and certificates and has beenteaching psychiatry to La Salle University and Philadelphia College of OsteopathicMedicine medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students. She has givenlectures to psychiatry and psychology professionals in various topics, includingpsychotherapy, psychopharmacology, emotional intelligence, and the use ofmindfulness meditation in psychiatry. Dr. Conboy's greatest love is her family. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, two young daughters, two dogs, and a cat.https://www.conboypsychiatryllc.com/#parenting #perfectionism #authentic #humanconnection #mentalhealth #freedomFind this podcast in your favorite Podcast Platform**Disclaimer: This site's content is not intended to diagnose or treat any disorders but rather for informational, educational, and empowerment purposes. Please consult with your physician or mental health provider for specific medical and mental health needs. Our connection via social media platforms does not constitute a patient-physician relationship.**Dr. Kim's private practiceSpeakpipe to send Dr. Kim your questions

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Affairs, which soared during COVID,  are addictive and can cause harm all around.  In this episode psychologist guests Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Dr. Marcy Pasternak and Dr. Tamsen Thorpe share their expertise on the different types of affairs, how affairs impact children, the personality types of those who are more likely to have affairs, steps to take to heal from an affair and more.    In my practice I find that affairs can be painful and debilitating not only for the injured party but for individuals trying to get out of one.   Learn about how there are emotional affairs, virtual affairs, sexual-only affairs and fantasy affairs.  Learn about the intergenerational effects of a child being alienated (cut off) from a parent in hostile, high conflict divorces.    Our expert guests provide resources for how to heal after the effects of an affair.  Dr. Marcy Pasternak, PhD (marcypasternak@gmail.com) is a clinical and forensic psychologist who practices in New Jersey.  She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Duke University.  While her practice serves individuals of all ages in both the clinical and forensic arena, her special interests include marital and family therapy, divorce therapy, forensic evaluations concerning custody and parenting time, removal, refuse/resist dynamics, grandparent visitation, risk assessment, and personal injury.  She often serves as a parenting coordinator, parenting coach, and is also an accredited divorce mediator, conducting both divorce mediation and therapeutic mediation.  She conducts multi-day intensive family interventions through a program called “Building Family Resilience,” an outgrowth of her practice.  These interventions are for families in which a child resists contact with a parent.   Dr. Pasternak has served as a psychological expert in numerous counties in New Jersey.  She was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ, now voluntary faculty.  She is the past President of the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and has given numerous workshops and presentations to the mental health and legal communities in New Jersey and nationally.   Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, PsyD (sharonrmpsy@gmail.com), is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey.  Dr. Montgomery completed her doctorate in psychology from Rutgers University in 1982.  Her areas of expertise are in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.  Dr. Montgomery has served as an expert in over 2000 custody disputes and has also conducted evaluations in criminal matters, personal injury, marital tort cases, and testifies in court on numerous occasions.  She also serves as an individual, couples, family and reconciliation therapist; as well as a parenting coordinator, mediator, divorce coach and supervisor of other psychologists.   Dr. Montgomery also provides intensive therapy workshops and weekend intensives for families in which a child is refusing contact with a parent through the Building Family Resilience program.   She is the Past President of the New Jersey Psychological Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Human Services Association and the Morris County Psychological Association.  Dr. Tamsen Thorpe (drthorpe@directions-cls.com) counsels adults, couples and families in transition.  In therapy, she assists couples rekindle their relationship using a combination of techniques, the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), addressing such challeSupport the showThis show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!

Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Mo: A superpower would be just doing your best to help people in need.“My older brother suffered in a car accident in Morocco back in 2001,” explains University of Utah neuroscientist Mohammed “Mo” Sbai. “During the process of taking care of him between 2001 and 2007, when he passed away, I got to see firsthand the intricacies and the details and the hard work and the pain associated with the rehabilitation of people with severe neurological deficit.”“The other important thing that this made me discover is the tragic lack of those services in Morocco,” he says. That realization inspired him to launch a US-based nonprofit to operate a neurorehabilitation center in Marrakech, Morocco.The Moulay Ali Institute for Rehabilitation (MAIR) now serves about 50 patients per day, having helped almost 400 people recover from traumatic brain injuries and strokes. The facility is inadequate for local demand, and the waitlist of patients is growing. To meet the demand, Mo is leading efforts to raise $1.8 million to construct a larger facility owned directly by MAIR. The expanded facility would not only be adequate for local needs but would also serve as a model for replication throughout Africa.Throughout Mo's career, he's deployed his simple superpower, doing his best to serve people in need.AI Summary1. The Zahra Charity was founded by neuroscientist Mohammed Sbai in honor of his brother, who passed away after a car accident.2. The charity provides neurorehabilitation services in Morocco, where there is a lack of adequate services for neurological recovery.3. The clinic has treated close to 400 patients since 2015, but there is an increasing waiting list due to space limitations.4. The clinic treats approximately 65% of children with cerebral palsy and other conditions caused by birthing complications.5. The long-term goal of the charity is to build a medical campus for neuro-rehabilitation that will house specialized medical units.6. The charity emphasizes the importance of persistence and consistency in pursuing charitable work.7. The clinic began as a small project in 2010 and has since grown to treat more patients per year.8. The charity's fundraising efforts aim to expand the facility and gain more resources for neurological recovery.9. People can learn more about the charity's work and contribute to its fundraising efforts.10. The charity's work is focused on providing much-needed neurorehabilitation services in Morocco.How to Develop Doing Your Best to Serve Those in Need As a SuperpowerMo's impact on people needing neurorehabilitation in Morocco is almost impossible to measure. He's changing lives in dramatic ways, enabling people thought to be beyond hope in a place with no such resources to have happy, more productive lives.Mo offers tips for developing the superpower of doing your best to serve those in need:* Just believe in what you are trying to do.* You just have to go for it.* It's good to have an idea that is beneficial, that is humanitarian.* It's also good to have a good start—if you are lucky to have a good start and make a first impact.* The most important is to be persistent because if you have a good impact and it doesn't end well, then all of those efforts are in vain. But if you are persistent, even if you start very small, those initial efforts and accomplishments will only grow with time. You become kind of infectious, and then more and more positive energy [flows] into the process.By following Mo's example and advice, you can make doing your best for people in need a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Guest-Provided ProfileMohammed (Mo) Sbai (he/him):Doctor/ Founder and CEO, The Zahra CharityAbout The Zahra Charity: US nonprofit dedicated to creating access to neurorehabilitation in Morocco, North AfricaWebsite: www.mair-rehab.com and zahracharity.orgBiographical Information: Dr. Mohammed Sbai (aka Mo) lived in Utah since 2000, when he took a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He was trained as a clinical neuroscientist at the University of Paris (France), The Roche Institute for Molecular Biology and New Jersey Medical School. He is now part of the faculty at the U College of Health, department of physical therapy, and his work focuses on brain plasticity and its applications for neurorehabilitation. This includes collaborations with the private sector developing therapeutic solutions for stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries and Alzheimer's disease. In 2007 Mo lost his older brother (Moulay Ali), who, seven years prior, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury while driving in Morocco. The process of helping his brother recover allowed Mo to discover the tragic lack of neuro-rehabilitative services in that country. In 2009, Mo founded a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit (Zahra Charity), and thanks to the great support from the U and several other institutions, The Moulay Ali Institute for Rehabilitation (MAIR) opened its doors to patients on September 1st, 2015. MAIR is now a thriving outpatient clinic where patients from all over Morocco are admitted for neurorehabilitative care. This success necessitates expansion of the MAIR clinic in order to accommodate the growing number of patients seeking therapy. The fundraising efforts for this ambitious expansion project are ongoing. The project also involves establishing the first neurorehabilitation curriculum in the country. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instapot-download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570673926/?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d Dr. Aggarwal went to the University of Virginia and received her BA in Religious Studies with a minor in Biology. She attended the Medical College of Virginia, completed her residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center, and transitioned to a cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland. Further training includes an integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona. She is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography. Today, Dr. Aggarwal teaches preventative cardiology in her daytime practice where she emphasizes plant-based nutrition and often performs multiple mind-body techniques with her patients, including yoga and meditation. At the hospitals, she hosts half-day immersions to give people practical tips on how to implement her five-step solution to reduce chronic illness. In addition to giving educational lectures to physicians on nutrition and how to implement a heathy living plan with their patients, she speaks nationally on these subjects and on the benefits of a plant-based diet on decreasing the risk of disease. Dr. Aggarwal was named a “Next Generation Innovator” by Cardiology Today and 2019 was named Florida's Cardiovascular Researcher of the Year by the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology, which provided her with a grant to conduct important research needed on nutrition. She is the coauthor with Jyothi Rao of Body on Fire: How Inflammation Triggers Chronic Illness and the Tools We Have to Fight It (2020), an updated revision of their first book Finding Balance (2016). More information can be found at https://drmonicaaggarwal.com/ Dr Jyothi Rao, MD received her bachelor degree from Rutgers University and her MD from New Jersey Medical School. She completed her internship and residency from Tufts New England Medical Center. She achieved her acupuncture training from the Helms Institute of Acupuncture in UCLA in 2000. She completed her Functional Medicine training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in 2013. She has been in clinical practice since 1997 and now is the medical director of Shakthi Health and Wellness Center in Maryland. She is an instructor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. In addition, Jyothi works with large community and business organizations to help bring education on lifestyle changes to their communities through lectures, conferences, and podcasts.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ben Szirth, PhD to learn about the utility of teleophthalmology in clinical practice and its relationship to artificial intelligence and community outreach in ophthalmology. Dr. Ben is the director of the TeleHealth Program at the New Jersey Medical School and leads the Vision Threatening Diseases screening community-based program at the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in Newark, NJ where he works with current medical students every week. Episode Timestamps 0:20- Introduction 2:18- Learning about EyeNuk, Inc.'s EyeArt® and its ability to screen for vision threatening diseases 3:24- Another interesting ophthalmology podcast recommendation! 5:40- Explaining how teleophthalmology in partnership with artificial intelligence allows us to bring advanced ocular care to disadvantaged communities 9:17- What is teleophthalmology? – Summarized. 10:00- A novel approach to monitoring Type 1 DM eye disease progression– at Disney World! 12:10- Dr. Ben's open space model for his Vision Threatening Diseases Screening Program 15:20- Leveraging community leaders and peer advocates to establish and maintain lasting relationships within a community 17:30- Teleophthalmology offers a unique solution to improving access to care 18:31- Artificial intelligence research offers a system to validate the impact of teleophthalmology in ocular health and facilitates funding 22:20- Artificial intelligence and telehealth trend analysis 28:00- The surprising disadvantage of portable screening equipment 31:50- What does artificial intelligence research look like? 35:00- Deep learning explained 40:30- How medical students make a difference in community health 46:00- How teleophthalmology breeds innovation *No participants of this podcast have any financial disclosures pertaining to research, products, or equipment discussed in this episode.

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There are MILLIONS of kids with food allergies in the US, and in Canada, 1 in 2 households are impacted by food allergies. This is a huge topic and I'm thrilled to have one of the foremost experts, Dr. Rania Nasis, on to talk about what allergies are, and what we can do to support kids with allergies and their parents.In this episode, Rania and I talk about the basics of allergies and what qualifies as an allergy - it's an immune response to the food that's life threatening. We also talk about the difference between allergies and sensitivities. Food allergies are on the rise and there are actually ways you can prevent them. A 2015 study concluded that introducing food allergens earlier in a child's life can prevent severe allergies.The reality is, that if you have a child with allergies, you face added stress, worry and work to keep them safe. As a community, we all need to be a part of the solution and normalize food allergies so our kids don't feel excluded because of their differences. With the holidays upon us, there are lots of opportunities to do things differently so everyone feels included.If you have a child with food allergies, please visit Rania's site www.superawesomecare.com For Rania's inclusion guide, “How to be a Friend to a Kid with Food Allergies”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Rania NasisRania Nasis is a physician entrepreneur and a startup mentor who builds and advises companies that give agency to the voiceless in healthcare: from seniors facing social isolation to kids contending with illness, Rania received her medical degree from New Jersey Medical School, Masters of Business Administration from the Paul Merage School of Business at University of California at Irvine and Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University. A published expert in business and medicine, Rania is passionate about solving healthcare problems that others deem intractable. In that spirit, she founded and is the CEO of Super Awesome Care, a virtual care platform for kids with food allergies and their families.Social Media:Website: https://www.superawesomecare.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranianasis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/superawesomecare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superawesomecareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superawesomecare/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ranianasisThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I'll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most. I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you...

The discovery of resting state fMRI ushered in an entirely new subfield of fMRI and a new era in functional imaging that permeates much of what we do today. Today's guest, Professor Bharat Biswal is credited with the discovery of this signal. In this conversation Professor Biswal recounts the events leading up to and including his discovery of the resting state signal. He and Peter also talk about all things resting state fMRI, including white matter correlations and potential clinical applications. He even turns the tables on Peter, and asks a few questions of his own. This is worth a listen as he weighs in on the challenges, limits, and opportunities of resting state fMRI today. Today's Guest: Bharat Biswal, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is also affiliated with the Department of Radiology in New Jersey Medical School. He received his B.S. in Engineering from Uktal University in 1989, his M.S. from Michigan Technical University in 1991, and his Ph.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Biophysics in 1996 under the mentorship of Jim Hyde. While in graduate school, Dr Biswal was the first to report the observation of functional correlation in the resting state signal - in this case between the left and right motor cortex. This first resting state fMRI paper was published in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine in 1995 and is titled: Functional Connectivity in the motor cortex of resting human brain using echo-planar MRI. Episode producers: Ekaterina Dobryakova Alfie Wearn Brain Art Artist: Paola Galdi Title: Yarn Brain Author Description: “I created this figure to debug a piece of code I was writing to map cortical vertices to volumetric voxels and count how many direct neighbours fell within a cortical ribbon mask. My code was definitely wrong, but the figure was cool!” Please send any feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas to ohbm.comcom@gmail.com

Listen as internationally known dermatologist, David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., gives us insight into how to prevent skin cancer - as well as shares some of the latest and greatest advancements in dermatology in part 2 of his podcast series. Dr. Goldberg is known for his work using cutaneous lasers and other noninvasive facial and body rejuvenation techniques. He is active in clinical practice as the director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Rutger's New Jersey Medical School. Don't forget to rate, subscribe or follow DermDocs, and leave us a five star review! Topics he covers include: 1. As former Co-Vice President of the Skin Cancer Foundation, you know that even though improvements in detection, therapeutics, and surgery for skin cancer are increasing long-term survival, prevention is still the key. How will your session in the Cutaneous Oncology Symposium at the August's South Beach Symposium spotlight skin cancer prevention? 2. What are some strategies you use to encourage sunscreen use in your patients? 3. You earned your Medical Degree from Yale, and completed your dermatology residency and dermatologic surgery fellowship at New York University Medical Center. Do you have advice for medical students or residents interested in pursuing a career in dermatology, knowing it is one of the most competitive subspecialties?  4. Do you think attending a LiVDerm event could give students a competitive edge? Mentorship is essential - could networking at a LiVDerm event connect future dermatologists with industry mentors? 5. With expertise in both cosmetic and medical dermatology, what do you think are the biggest advancements in each field this year? How can providers  incorporate these new technologies or strategies into their practice and how will they benefit their patients?

Listen as internationally known dermatologist, David Goldberg, M.D., J.D., gives us some of the latest tips and tricks about skin rejuvenation in this part I podcast special. Dr. Goldberg is known for his work using cutaneous lasers and other noninvasive facial and body rejuvenation techniques. He is active in clinical practice as the director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Rutger's New Jersey Medical School.   Don't forget to rate, subscribe or follow DermDocs, and leave us a five star review!   Topics he covers include:   1. You have published extensively on laser dermatology and will present a session at the upcoming South Beach Symposium on energy-based devices for body contouring. How do energy-based devices differ from lasers, and can you give some examples of a patient that would benefit from each type of treatment?   2. As a member of the South Beach Symposium Planning Committee, what informs the topics you put on the agenda each year? Do you rely most heavily on recent research developments, therapeutics showing promise in trials, or your personal experience with what see in your practice?   3. One session South Beach Symposium attendees look forward to each year is the Live Patient Injection Demonstration, which you'll be taking part in. What are some principles of using injectables for body contouring and rejuvenation that our audience can expect to learn?

Listen to our chat with Raaga Rambhatla, a returning guest on our podcast and current Medical Student at New Jersey Medical School. We ask her all about her first year in Medical School, get tips to survive, and the realities of being a medical student - especially during the pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/support

Listen to our chat with Raaga Rambhatla, a returning guest on our podcast and current Medical Student at New Jersey Medical School. We ask her all about her first year in Medical School, get tips to survive, and the realities of being a medical student - especially during the pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/support

In today's Episode, Janice Brown tells her own story. I knew from an early age I wanted to be a doctor. My path to medical school was the road less traveled have taken 6 years off between undergraduate and medical school. Growing up on the island of St. Croix, I had access to fresh air, outside activities, organic food, and unlimited imagination. One day when I was a teenager, my mom became bedridden from back pain. I instinctively thought to massage her back. The results were immediate, she was able to get out of bed. My experiences as a child followed me to adulthood. After I earned an undergraduate degree in Spanish at Columbia University, I pursued Massage Therapy at the former Swedish Institute in New York City. My fluency in Spanish led to my first job out of college as a Research Assistant at Columbia University Medical Center. All the while, I practiced massage therapy, learning various tools that would later serve me. In 2004, I started medical school at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. I remained true to myself and applied for residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). It was the one specialty that allowed me to see patients get better and back on their feet. Since then, my goal has been to guide my patients to better health and a better quality of life. Conversation Highlights: {2:00} Childhood {4:42} My college journey {6:23} How being a massage therapist has helped my practice {10:24} Story of a Doctor who took the time to get the story of her patient {11:37} Story of surviving Hurricane Hugo in 1989 {14:13} How storytelling helps “Frequent flyer” patients {17:48} More about my life today {19:15} Why I named my company Better Health and Rehab.   Resources: betterhealthandrehab.com

In today's episode Dr. Saray Stancic shares her remarkable story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how lifestyle medicine changed her life forever. We talk about the importance of overcoming a victim mindset. We talk about the disconnect happening in the medical field right now and how Dr. Stancic is working to make an impact on young medical professionals. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. ==== Dr. Stancic, is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 1993 and after completing her fellowship, accepted the position as Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hudson Valley VA in New York. In later years, she served as Translational Medical Leader at Roche Pharmaceuticals where she led clinical trials in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. In 2012, she left her work in Infectious Diseases to fully dedicate her time to the field of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Stancic's interest in Lifestyle Medicine is rooted in her personal story as a patient living with multiple sclerosis. She is the founder of one of the first Lifestyle Medicine practices in the country, and mentors the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She seeks to spread the power of preventive Medicine on a global scale and bring needed change to how we train physicians. She is Producer of the documentary film; Code Blue, which made its global release on May 26th, 2020. Dr. Stancic released her first book on January 12th, 2021 entitled, What's Missing from Medicine; Six Lifestyle Changes to Overcome Chronic Illness.   https://drstancic.com/ https://www.codebluedoc.com/ https://amzn.to/3vc4S8z https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/my-journey-from-doctor-to-ms-patient-and-back-thanks-to-plant-based-eating/   Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! Please leave us a review to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

On this episode of Service in Practice, I had the blessing to interview Fr. Luke of the Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary and St Mercurius in Belleville, NJ. Fr. Luke also practices at St. Luke's Clinic, a psychiatric clinic that is part of the church. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at New Jersey Medical School. Fr. Luke speaks about his practice and the importance of mental health to the life of the Church and to service. We begin with some of the barriers to mental health help, and how the Church can help break those down. He also talks about the 12-step recovery process for addiction, comparing it to several Orthodox practices - repentance, confession, and service, to name a few. One great starting place Fr. Luke recommends is the book God's Path to Sanity, by Dee Pennock, with a biblical and patristic basis for mental illness: https://store.ancientfaith.com/gods-path-to-sanity/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-ayoub/support

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Saray Stancic about her documentary, Code Blue, her book, What’s Missing From Medicine and of course her personal journey with health and a plant-based diet. Her own journey with MS, feeling perfectly fine one day and waking up from a short hospital nap, not being able to move her legs is simply amazing. You’ll be at the edge of your seat hearing Dr. Saray Stancic speak. Saray Stancic, M.D. is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 1993 and after completing her fellowship, accepted the position as Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hudson Valley VA in New York. In later years, she served as Translational Medical Leader at Roche Pharmaceuticals where she led clinical trials in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. In 2012, she left her work in Infectious Diseases to fully dedicate her time to the field of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Stancic's interest in Lifestyle Medicine is rooted in her personal story as a patient living with multiple sclerosis. She is the founder of one of the first Lifestyle Medicine practices in the country, and mentors the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Stancic seeks to spread the power of preventive Medicine on a global scale and bring needed change to how we train physicians. She is Producer of the documentary film; Code Blue, which made its global release on May 26th, 2020. Dr. Saray Stancic released her first book on January 12th, 2021 entitled, What’s Missing from Medicine; Six Lifestyle Changes to Overcome Chronic Illness. In this episode we discuss:  Finding plant-based  Multiple Sclerosis Adam’s story  Code Blue, the documentary  Pushback Lifestyle medicine  What’s Missing from Medicine?

Geneticist, Dr. Jennifer Ibrahim, MD, Head of North America Medical Affairs, Rare Disease at Sanofi Genzyme discusses rare genetic disease, why it's so hard to diagnose, and the important role of genetic counselors for families who had a history of a rare genetic disease or learn of it. She talks about some new technologies and tests that are helping diagnose rare genetic diseases and what she anticipates will improve diagnosis and treatment moving forward. Jennifer Ibrahim received her medical degree from New Jersey Medical School, trained in Pediatrics at Babies’ Hospital-Columbia University, and competed fellowship training in Human Genetics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She practiced general, prenatal, metabolic, and cancer genetics in northern New Jersey and was a consultant to the state Newborn Screening Program. She joined Sanofi Genzyme in 2013 as the US Medical Director for Gaucher disease and MPS I, and has been in her current role as Head of Rare Medical for North America since 2018.

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn from Dr. Saray Stancic, a wise and passionate physician who is changing the world through lifestyle medicine.    About featured guest: Saray Stancic, M.D. is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 1993 and after completing her fellowship, accepted the position as Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hudson Valley VA in New York. In later years, she served as Translational Medical Leader at Roche Pharmaceuticals where she led clinical trials in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. In 2012, she left her work in Infectious Diseases to fully dedicate her time to the field of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Stancic's interest in Lifestyle Medicine is rooted in her personal story as a patient living with multiple sclerosis. She is the founder of one of the first Lifestyle Medicine practices in the country, and mentors the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She seeks to spread the power of preventive Medicine on a global scale and bring needed change to how we train physicians. She is Producer of the documentary film; Code Blue, which made its global release on May 26th, 2020. Dr. Stancic released her first book on January 12th, 2021 entitled, What’s Missing from Medicine; Six Lifestyle Changes to Overcome Chronic Illness.    DR. SARAY STANCIC https://drstancic.com https://instagram.com/drstancic/ https://twitter.com/stancicmd       Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     I have an affiliate partnership with Splendid Spoon where you can get $25 off your first order if you want to give it a try! Splendid spoon offers pre-made smoothies, juice shots and delicious bowls that require no preparation besides heating up!  https://splendidspoon.z724.net/c/2360827/774963/9621    Shop my favorite things doctoryami.com/shop   Please support my work, become a Patreon https://patreon.com/thedoctoryami   Mentions: What's Missing from Medicine: Six Lifestyle Changes to Overcome Chronic Illness by Saray Stancic, MD: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Missing-Medicine-Lifestyle-Overcome/dp/1950253066/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=whats+missing+from+medicine&qid=1608322313&sr=8-1   Code Blue Documentary by Dr. Saray Stancic: http://drstancic.com/codeblue/     A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy by Dr. Yami   Leave an 'Amazon Review'   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup OR Text 'FIBER' to 668-66     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com         * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

A new nationwide survey finds that nearly two-thirds (61%) of Americans over age 65 who have concerns about having depression say they won’t seek treatment - with a third thinking they can just “snap out of it” on their own. Dr. Mark Pollack, past president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and now Chief Medical Officer of Myriad Neuroscience discusses a way to provide timely and effective treatment with the GeneSight test that uses a patient's DNA to help their doctor make more informed recommendations. Mark Pollack, MD, leads Myriad Neuroscience’s work to make the GeneSight test standard-of-care in clinical practice. He is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience in clinical psychiatry and neuroscience. He served as professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and as a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He was director of the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mark is past president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and chaired its Scientific Advisory Board. He is recognized worldwide as an expert on mental illness, lectures widely in international forums and has served on numerous editorial, federal and industry advisory boards. He has published more than 300 journal articles, five books and 39 book chapters. Mark received his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.

Juvonda S. Hodge, MD "After receiving her MD from New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Juvonda Hodge did her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, from 1996-2001. Prior to coming to Emory, she served on the faculty of the College of Allied Health Professions of the University of South Alabama and was associate director of the burn unit at the University of South Alabama Medical Center. She now works with Dr. Walter Ingram, long-time director of the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital, as the unit's assistant medical director". (gradyhealth.org) "Burns are tissue damage that results from heat, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, or chemical or electrical contact. Burns can be minor medical problems or life-threatening emergencies." (mayoclinic.org) The burn clinic located at 80 Jessie Hill Jr. Dr. Atlanta Ga Hours are Mon. Tues. Wed. & Fri. 8:30- 4:30 pm Walk-ins accepted Email additional questions to thehealthflo@gmail.com . Don't forget to Subscribe Rate and Share The Healthflo Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehealthflo/message

In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Ponzio, master educator and professor of pathology, immunology, and laboratory medicine at Rutgers University's New Jersey Medical School and School of Graduate Studies and co-founder of the Rutgers Science Communication Initiative was interviewed. Dr. Ponzio discusses how he and his colleagues teach budding scientists how to communicate their cutting-edge research involving complex topics including vaccine development for the COVID-19 virus, clearly, accurately, and understandably to both general and scientific audiences.

A July study found that for every 10,000 people, 23 white people contract COVID-19 compared to 62 Black and 73 Latinx people. And according to the COVID Racial Data Tracker, minority populations have a much higher mortality rate than that of whites: For every 100K people, 74 Black Americans, 40 American Indian or Alaskan Natives and 40 Hispanic or Latino people die from the virus—compared to 30 whites. Why are minority communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus? And what can we do as lab professionals to address these disparities? On this inaugural episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Lotte Mulder and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Von Samedi, MD, PhD, FASCP, Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh MD, FASCP Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers University’s New Jersey Medical School, and Mr. Aaron Odegard, MS, MLS (ASCP) SMCM, Medical Technologist in the Infectious Diagnostic Laboratories at Baptist Health Jacksonville, to explore the disparities in COVID-19 cases among minority populations. The panelists explain why minority populations are more vulnerable to the coronavirus and how the pandemic is both exposing and exacerbating the disparities in our healthcare system. Listen in for insight around the pathology and laboratory community’s responsibility to speak up and serve as an agent for change and learn what we can do to combat the disparities and create a more inclusive environment for underserved patients. Key TakeawaysHow Black, Latinx and other minority populations bear a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 cases and experience a much higher mortality rate than their white counterpartsWhy minority communities are more vulnerable to the coronavirus than the general populationHow the pandemic is both exposing the existing disparities in healthcare and further expanding the incongruities in patient careThe pathology and laboratory community’s responsibility to educate the community and serve as an agent for changeConnect with ASCPASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on TwitterConnect with Dr. SamediDr. Samedi at the University of ColoradoDr. Samedi on Twitter Connect with Dr. Fitzhugh Dr. Fitzhugh at RutgersDr. Fitzhugh on TwitterConnect with Mr. OdegardMr. Odegard on LinkedInMr. Odegard on TwitterConnect with Dr. Mulder & Ms. SwailsDr. Mulder on TwitterMs. Swails on Twitter

Associate Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Purnima Bhanot, joins the show to discuss all things malaria. In this episode, you will discover: What the malaria parasite does once it enters the human body How many deaths continue to occur annually as a result of malaria, and why approximately 80% of these deaths are of children under age five When and how a human can build an immune response and avoid the worst consequences of malaria How the insecticide DDT was used for malaria control, and how it actually led to a resurgence of malaria in countries that had nearly eradicated it Malaria has plagued the human species for as long as we have known agriculture. With about 200 million cases and 400,000 deaths per year, it has a staggering toll on human life, but only half of the toll it had about a decade ago. Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. The disease affects primarily children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa, and leads to a number of malaria symptoms, including high fever, chills, anemia, coma, and death. Bhanot explains the malaria life cycle and exactly how it interacts with the body during subclinical and clinical phases of the disease. She also discusses which populations of individuals are most vulnerable to the disease and why, what sort of control methods have been implemented, how the immune response to the parasite works, whether malaria infects non-human animals, the increasing resistance to antimalarial drugs and how this is being studied, possible malaria treatments, and so much more. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Volume 11, Issue 26 of Oncotarget reported that Lung cancer is of particular importance, as it is the deadliest cancer worldwide. In this study, the authors show that high mi R-708 expression is associated with survival rates in lung squamous cell carcinoma patients. mi R-708 also represses PGE2 production by suppressing both COX-2 and mPGES-1 expression in lung cancer cells. Moreover, mi R-708 decreases proliferation, survival, and migration of lung cancer cells, which can be partially attributed to mi R-708's inhibition of PGE2 signaling. Lastly, they identify novel mi R-708 predicted targets and possible regulators of mi R-708 expression in lung cancer. Collectively, these data demonstrate that dysregulated mi R-708 expression contributes to exacerbated PGE2 production, leading to an enhanced pro-tumorigenic phenotype in lung cancer cells. Dr. Carol S. Lutz from The Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Genetics at Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences, New Jersey Medical School, School of Graduate Studies in Newark New Jersey USA said, "Lung cancer is the most common cancer, with more than 2.09 million lung cancer cases worldwide in 2018." More importantly, lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the world, with more than 1.79 million lung cancer-related deaths in 2018. Lung cancer is a collection of several distinct subtypes, with non-small cell lung cancer accounting for 85% of all lung tumors. mi R-708 also indirectly regulates the expression of genes involved in PI3K signaling, cell cycle progression, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and cancer cell stemness. In this study, the authors aim to decipher novel mi R-708 targets and suggest a solution to the controversy on whether mi R-708 is an oncogenic or tumor-suppressive mi RNA in lung cancer. The Lutz Research Team concluded in their Oncotarget Research Paper that collectively, their findings suggest further study of mi R-708 in lung cancer. The data paired with previous studies highlight a potential value for mi R-708 as a diagnostic in differentiating lung tumors, as well as a potential therapeutic intervention, particularly in lung squamous cell carcinomas. Their work has identified novel tumor-suppressive mi R-708 functions by suppressing oncogenic PGE2 production through targeting of COX-2 and mPGES-1. These findings could be the foundation for identifying novel mi R-708 targets, as well as regulators of mi R-708 expression in cancer. Moreover, the study highlights the need to better understand lung cancer biology to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, ultimately aiming to increase positive patient outcomes. Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.27614 Full text - https://www.oncotarget.com/article/27614/text/ Correspondence to - Carol S. Lutz - lutzcs@njms.rutgers.edu Keywords - miR-708-5p, miR-708, lung cancer, COX-2, mPGES-1 About Oncotarget Oncotarget is a weekly, peer-reviewed, open access biomedical journal covering research on all aspects of oncology. To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com or connect with: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/oncotarget Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/oncotarget LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Oncotarget is published by Impact Journals, LLC please visit http://www.ImpactJournals.com or connect with @ImpactJrnls Media Contact MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM 18009220957x105

Dr. Pennell and Dr. Jennifer Tsui discuss the processes that lead to suboptimal EOL care within Medicaid populations and among racial/ethnic minority groups.     Hello, and welcome to the latest JCO Oncology Practice podcast, brought to you by the ASCO Podcast Network, a collection of nine programs covering a range of educational and scientific content and offering enriching insight into the world of cancer care. You can find all recordings, including this one, at podcast.asco.org. My name is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JCO OP. I have no conflicts of interest related to this podcast, and a complete list of disclosures is available at the end of the podcast. Aggressive care at the end of life for cancer patients is widely recognized as poor-quality care. And by aggressive care, I don't mean aggressive supportive care or hospice, but rather inappropriate interventions, like chemotherapy or hospital and ICU admissions, near the end of life that rarely improve outcomes and often actually worsen quality of life. Efforts are being made to educate physicians and cancer patients to try to minimize aggressive treatments near the end of life and to help as many patients as possible benefit from things like hospice benefits and appropriate end-of-life care. However, not all patients receive high-quality end-of-life care, and there may be differences in end-of-life care in various populations. For example, how do race and things like Medicaid status impact aggressive care at the end of life? With me today to discuss this topic is Dr. Jennifer Tsui, Assistant Professor in the Division of Population Science at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. We'll be discussing her paper "Racial Disparities in Health Care Utilization at the End of Life Among New Jersey Medicaid Beneficiaries With Advanced Cancer," currently in press for the JCO OP. Welcome, Dr. Tsui, and thank you for joining me on the podcast. Thanks so much. Thanks for having me. I have no conflicts of interest with this study whatsoever. Dr. Tsui, can you please tell me a little bit about what exactly constitutes high or low-quality end-of-life care? Sure. I mean, I think that, in this study in particular, we wanted to focus on guideline-related end-of-life care. So we wanted to see if it was possible to take a look at patterns at the end of life for breast and colorectal cancer and stage cancer cases and see sort of what the patterns were in relation to adherence to guideline adherence and what they should be receiving at the end of life. And so that included a set of measures around aggressive care related to hospitalization in the last 30 days, emergency department visits in the last 30 days of life, an ICU admission in the last 30 days of life, and chemotherapy in the last 14 days of life. These are guidelines that have been discussed and published by national organizations. And we also looked at hospice enrollment. So we looked at whether there was any hospice enrollment and whether there was hospice enrollment in the last 30 days of life, I'm sorry. Are there already data existing for various disparities in end-of-life care among different racial groups or patients of different socioeconomic status? There are. So there have been a few prior publications before our study that have shown that Medicaid patients frequently-- not just for end-of-life care, but cancer care in general-- that Medicaid patients receive lower quality of care. And there were studies done prior to ours that did show, I think, in New York, for example, that Medicaid patients had lower-quality end-of-life care compared to Medicaid and privately insured patients. We have seen other studies also mentioning disparities by race in terms of quality of end-of-life care. However, I don't think-- some of these studies have focused on different populations and cancer sites. So some of the studies I mentioned looked at AYA, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Other studies have focused on other cancer sites. And also, these were studies that were conducted in earlier time period. And what we know is that, given all that's happened since the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion in several states, sort of the Medicaid population has changed, but sort of health care delivery has been redesigned in different ways. And so that was really why we wanted to look at this issue sort of in more recent years and during a period that spanned Medicaid expansion within New Jersey. You know, that's helpful to understand what sort of prompted you to do this. So why don't you tell our listeners basically how you designed your study. Sure. So this was a large data linkage that we established within the state of New Jersey to better understand cancer care quality for breast and colorectal cancer patients in general, so beyond just the stage IV cancer patients, the patient's diagnosis at stage IV, but breast and colorectal cancer patients in general. So we worked with our New Jersey State Cancer Registry, identified all our breast and colorectal cancer cases that were diagnosed between 2011 and 2015, and then we linked those with our New Jersey Medicaid enrollment and claims files. So this was a study that was done in partnership with our Rutgers Center for State Health Policy. It was conducted sort of with ongoing input and feedback from both our State Cancer Registry as well as our Medicaid program. They've seen sort of findings related to this and other research questions we've had throughout the process. And what we really ended up with was a very rich data set that not only gave us all the tumor characteristics that are available in the cancer registry, but also the health care utilization patterns and Medicaid enrollment characteristics that are available on the Medicaid claims and Medicaid program data side. And how well did this database capture all of these measures of aggressive end-of-life care, so ED visits and chemotherapy and such? Since we did focus on those who were continuously enrolled in our state Medicaid program, we were able to go through our claims data and be able to, using billing codes, identify things like ED visits, et cetera. This data set only includes cancer cases up to age 64. So we didn't include people who may be dual enrolled in Medicare or have Medicare claims. We also tried to create some other restrictions so that we can get at just the people where we had a definitive diagnosis month and year and follow them through their death. And so we did use the prior studies that I mentioned earlier to see what kind of codes were used there. We have quite a multidisciplinary team of collaborators. I worked with quite closely the first author here, Annie Yang. Soon-to-be Dr. Annie Yang is in medical school here at the New Jersey Medical School. And so we did try to be as comprehensive as we could with the codes we used to identify those utilization patterns. OK, so why don't you tell us some of your findings? So I would say that the overall finding is that 62% of these stage IV breast and colorectal cancer patients received at least one measure of aggressive end-of-life care. So out of those four individual measures, 2/3 received at least one, which seems quite high. They ranged from 27% having at least one hospitalization to 34% receiving chemotherapy within the last 14 days of life. What we found is alarming, and it's sort of a call to action for addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, is that we found that our non-Hispanic Black patients had a higher odds of receiving any one of those aggressive end-of-life care measures after controlling for other factors. So we did find this racial/ethnic disparity in non-Hispanic Black patients having more aggressive end-of-life care compared to our non-Hispanic white patients, even though these are all the same Medicaid program. This is within one state. And so it did point to some need to better understand what is going on within the health care system, within the health care encounter between patients and physicians towards the end of life and what needs to be done to address these disproportionate rates in end-of-life care among racial/ethnic minority patients. When you talk about these numbers, like 2/3 of patients having aggressive end-of-life care and 39% enrolling in hospice, how does that compare to what would be considered a more appropriate level, say, the private insured patients? So we didn't compare it to privately insured in our state, but we did look at what was published in other states. In New York, for example, I think we had a slightly higher proportion of Medicaid enrollees with stage IV breast and colorectal cancer having more aggressive care. So we did see higher rates. So while we can't compare within our state alone, we do see that the rates are slightly higher than other published studies. Well, I guess I'm just trying to figure out, is aggressive end-of-life care something that commonly happens to all Americans in general, or is this vastly more in this population than what we would expect? In the general population? Yeah, in the general-- You know, I don't-- yeah, I don't have those rates and what our bar should be at baseline, to be honest. I do think that what we see in the end-of-life hospice literature is that there is suboptimal use of hospice care. And what we found was, again, here also sort of suboptimal use of hospice care in this diverse, low-income, Medicaid population. No, clearly, clearly, definitely so. What are some reasons why Medicaid patients would be more likely to have aggressive end-of-life care, do you think? I think Medicaid patients sort of broadly often have higher rates of comorbid conditions when they're diagnosed with cancer. There are complex social factors related to the Medicaid population in terms of being low-income, in terms of other social determinants of health and social needs that increase barriers to care or barriers to high-quality care or continuity of care. In another paper that we published that focuses on this data linkage in the population and this data linkage, there was a lack of primary care utilization prior to cancer diagnosis as well as a lot of the cancer patients in Medicaid enrolling in Medicaid upon diagnosis, right? So I think that there are sort of just several multi-level factors that contribute to why there may be higher rates of aggressive end-of-life care. I think, from a patient perspective, there is a literature out there on the need for communication tools and sort of interaction and inclusion of caregivers that are a part of the decision-making in end-of-life care. Certainly, we've seen in the literature for a while the issue of providers and providers not only being sort of culturally competent or racial and ethnic concordant, but having the tools that they need, both for the physician or the health care team, to have these end-of-life discussions. So I think it's very multi-level and certainly not just either on the patient or the physician. Even within the Medicaid population, so independent just of the, say, the financial pressures that would lead one to enroll in Medicaid, what you showed was that non-Hispanic Black patients had a much higher rate of aggressive end-of-life care even than the overall Medicaid population. And why do you think that would be true? Yeah, so after we finished the analysis for this, we definitely did reach out to other colleagues who have worked in the communities more closely within New Jersey, within the non-Hispanic Black population across New Jersey. We've also talked to our state Medicaid program to, one, think of sort of action items for how to better understand what we're seeing in the quantitative administrative data here, and then two, how to engage communities to understand what to do next about this. So from the literature and from sort of racial/ethnic disparities literature, we do know that there is often mistrust of the medical system. There's underutilization of preventive screenings, and there are physician biases and structural biases that occur along the way, so again, the multi-level factors that impact why there may be disproportionate aggressive end-of-life care in the non-Hispanic Black population. You know, we can't answer those questions with Medicaid claims and enrollment files. We can identify these patterns. And I think what our research team has been in communication with our state Medicaid program to do next is then figure out, how do we talk with some of these communities across the state to figure out what the appropriate community-level education tools might be needed to improve an understanding of what end-of-life options are, but also to focus on the hospitals and health care systems that may be disproportionately seeing some of the-- that may be seeing higher proportions of non-Hispanic Black patients, and how can we engage the health care teams within those settings to figure out what can be done at the health care delivery level? Do you think we have enough information to make interventions now? I mean, are there-- how do you think, aside from further study and trying to understand it better, we might, in the short term, improve rates of quality end-of-life care in these high-risk patients? We've seen-- and we've talked about this, I think, in this field somewhat-- is, one, there are guidelines. And just having health care teams, providers, hospitals understand where they are, sort of tracking where they are in rates of aggressive end-of-life care and in hospice enrollment, and having that feedback and audit loop to kind of look introspectively within the health care delivery setting, I think is one option that we've seen in terms of trying to increase quality and increase adherence to guidelines for other things. And then I certainly think that there might be a need for community-level interventions around, what are the barriers to hospice enrollment? Or where is the lack of awareness and knowledge around end-of-life care options? And what does it mean to reduce interventional care, right? And what does it mean for communities? I think that targeting those aspects and having a dialogue that is responsive to the community-level needs are probably ways that we can start. I think that makes sense. I mean, as an oncologist, a city with a high minority population, I think improving the cultural competence and being able to establish a level of trust with patients who may have an inherent distrust of the medical system, especially when you're talking about something like that's as counterintuitive as trying to recommend not doing more aggressive care, it's certainly a complex conversation and definitely would require a level of trust and communication in order to do that properly. So I completely agree with you that I think, on the community level, the interventions will have to involve that if it's going to be effective. So Dr. Tsui, thanks so much for joining me on the podcast today. Thank you for having me. And until next time, thank you to our listeners for listening to this JCO Oncology Practice podcast. If you enjoyed what you heard today, don't forget to give us a rating or a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen. While you're there, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. JCO OP podcasts are just one of ASCO's many podcasts programs. You can find all the recordings at podcast.asco.org. The full text of this paper will be available online at ascopubs.org/journal/op. This is Dr. Nate Pennell for the JCO Oncology Practice, signing off.   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. For more original research, editorials, and review articles, please visit us online at jco.org. This production is copyrighted to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Thank you for listening.

Roger Mitchell was born and raised in northern New Jersey, where he grew up as the youngest of two children and played football through high school. He completed his undergraduate degree at Howard, before enrolling at and receiving his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School. His triumphant career led him to become at one point the youngest chief medical examiner in the nation at age 36, and he presently serves as the Chief Medical Examiner for Washington, DC.

Mental health is a topic that has been stigmatized for ages. Whether it affects us personally or people we care about, it is important that we open ourselves up to this issue to better understand it. Drs. Hennen, Elfar, and Fam Filtes, all recent graduates of New Jersey Medical School, are entering their residencies in psychiatry. In this episode, our guests will answer questions that many of us have about mental health. As a Coptic Community, we must remain informed and provide platforms for us to discuss such issues openly with one another.

Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”. In this podcast, Dr. Peii Chen of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “Impact of Spatial Neglect on Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors“. View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%207%20of%208_Impact-of-Spatial-Neglect-on-Family-Caregivers-of-Stroke-Survivors_FINAL.pdf This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration. The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation. To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. Bio: Peii Chen, PhD ======================================= Peii Chen, PhD, is a senior research scientist and intellectual property liaison for Kessler Foundation, research associate professor for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University and a health science specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System. Dr. Chen’s current research publications are on the “Impact of eliminating visual input on sitting posture and head position in a patient with spatial neglect following cerebral hemorrhage” and “Online and offline awareness deficits: anosognosia for spatial neglect.”

Dr. Stancic is a board certified physician and the founder of Stancic Health and Wellness, LLC where she practices Lifestyle Medicine. She received her M.D. degree from New Jersey Medical School in 1993. Dr. Stancic completed an Internal Medicine residency and served an additional year as Chief Medical resident at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. In response to witnessing the height of the catastrophic HIV epidemic while in medical school in Newark, she became very interested in the field of Infectious Diseases. She wanted to be part of the solution to the AIDS health care crisis, and went on to complete a fellowship in Infectious Diseases. From 1999 to 2006, she served as Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hudson Valley Veterans Administration Hospital in New York. During those years she treated hundreds of patients with viral hepatitis and HIV as well as other infectious diseases with a multidisciplinary approach to support her patients' overall well-being. Beyond her responsibilities as an Infectious Disease physician, researcher, and Chief of Infection Control, she directed the MOVE program, a federal VA initiative to encourage healthy lifestyles in veterans. She later joined the viral hepatology team at Roche and conducted clinical studies for new, more efficacious treatments for hepatitis infections. During these research years, she continued to see patients at the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital in New York City. She has authored several research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals. In 1995, as a third year medical resident, Dr. Stancic was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This unforeseen health challenge changed the course of her life, both professionally and personally. In this interview Dr. Stancic shares her remarkable story of overcoming MS and running a marathon, despite the predictions of the doctors and against their best advice. She did it with plant-based diet. This change and the recovery that followed has laid the foundation for the work that Dr. Stancic does today. To learn more please visit: https://drstancic.com/about-dr-stancic https://drstancic.com/personal-journey https://www.forksoverknives.com/my-journey-from-doctor-to-ms-patient-and-back-thanks-to-plant-based-eating/#gs.8azb52

Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, is a senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research and the intellectual property liaison at Kessler Foundation and a research associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University. Trained as an experimental cognitive psychologist, Dr. Chen started out her postdoctoral career in 2007 and became a neurorehabilitation scientist with the focus on spatial cognition and its disorders after brain injury, especially stroke. Dr. Chen is devoting her career to the study of spatial neglect and its related deficits, real-life impacts, and solutions. View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/peggy-chen-on-stroke-and-spatial-neglect%20_expert-interview-series_FINAL-Transcript.pdf More about Dr. Chen and her research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=chen) Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20stroke&utm_campaign=chen) Guide to Spatial Neglect (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=spatial%20neglect%20landing&utm_campaign=chen) Kessler Foundation Learning Center (https://www.kflearn.org/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=kflearn&utm_campaign=podcast) Prism Goggle Adaptation Treatment(VIDEO)(https://youtu.be/DvlCWTXh12E) Join a study (https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=join%20a%20study&utm_campaign=chen)

Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD is director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and Research Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Chiaravalloti conducts research in cognitive rehabilitation, particularly in new learning, memory and processing speed with people living with traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. She has led numerous externally funded randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation protocols in clinical populations, examining post-treatment changes from multiple vantage points such as objective behavior, everyday life, and at the level of the brain. View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Nancy-chiaravalloti-on-improving-memory_expert-interview-series-FINAL-Transcript.pdf Links: More about Dr. Chiaravalloti and her research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti) Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20neuropsycho&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti) Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20tbi&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti) Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=nnjtbims&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti) Join a study (https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=join%20a%20study&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti)

In episode #7 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at PSJC https://princetonsjc.com, spoke with Dr. Matthew McDonnell, Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with University Orthopaedics Associates in Princeton New Jersey https://www.uoanj.com. They discussed in detail lumbar discectomy, spinal fusion and the conditions appropriate for each diagnosis and treatment, as well as lumbar spine, cervical spine, and a variety of disc diseases and trauma. Dr. Matthew McDonnell specializes in degenerative conditions and traumatic injuries of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He treats conditions such as stenosis, myelopathy, radiculopathy, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis and fractures of both the spine and the extremities. He has an extensive bibliography of original papers, book chapters and abstracts and has presented both nationally and internationally. He obtained his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ, after completing his undergraduate degree at The College of New Jersey. He completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. Dr. McDonnell then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Brown University followed by a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast.

Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD on hope, and why becoming a minister is so important to him ~ "It's not enough for me just to speak to families. It's extremely important for me to be on sides where we can really promote hope in a way that frees people so that we can make the best choices in this city." Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Washington DC, with host Andy Ockershausen in-studio interview Andy Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. I say this from the bottom of my bottom heart, it's so delightful to have Roger Mitchell on Our Town. Do you realize Roger that you are one of the most important persons in the city of Washington? You're the Chief Medical Examiner for the Capitol City of the United States if not the world. What a title. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: Listen, I made it to Our Town and the word on the street is if you can make it to Our Town, then you might very well be an important person. I'm excited about being here, Andy. Andy Ockershausen: This program's so important that we don't have any commercials, but we do have some, but these are people in Our Town but Roger, you have such a career. What you've done is amazing to me because you're a learned man and you paid the price to learn what you're doing. But that is a great title, Chief Medical Examiner. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: Yeah, Chief Medical Examiner. I'm a young chief, too. Andy Ockershausen: I bet you are. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: There's not many young chiefs out here and it's just good. I've been here about five years now. Andy Ockershausen: But you're not a native. You didn't grow up here of course, but you went to Howard University. THE Howard University and New Jersey Medical School - Smart and Lucky Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: I did go to Howard, THE Howard University. Andy Ockershausen: You went to New Jersey for medical, are you from Jersey? Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: I am from Jersey, born and raised. New Jersey Medical School is a state school. It's Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. It's fantastic. Andy Ockershausen: Fabulous institution, Rutgers, too, right? Gotta be smart. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: You gotta be smart or lucky. Andy Ockershausen: It's a tough school. You're both! Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: I think on the bottom of my certificate, it might've said lucky but we won't look at the fine print. Andy Ockershausen: Luck follows speed, Roger. That's something I learned many years ago. You gotta be fast in this world. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: That's it. Andy Ockershausen: But, you have a background in forensic medicine which, to me, is so impressive and you continue to do it today. OJ Trial Takes Forensics to New Level - Mitchell Becomes Interested in Forensics as a High School Junior Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: I started forensics early. You remember the OJ trial, right? Andy Ockershausen: Oh yeah. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: The infamous OJ trial, right? Andy Ockershausen: Oh my, yeah. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: And so, forensics really, in this Country, was catapulted into the forefront. Andy Ockershausen: I believe what you're saying. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: This Country really wasn't thinking about blood stain pattern and proper evidence handling really until the OJ trial. And so, when I was, I think I was in my junior year- Andy Ockershausen: In medical school? Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: No, it was in my junior year of undergrad at Howard University and I was doing- Andy Ockershausen: Our Town. Roger Mitchell, Jr, MD: Washington, D.C., yes, your town. Andy Ockershausen: Great,

Norman B. Chutkan, MD, FACS (University of Arizona College of Medicine and The CORE Institute), Michael J. Vives, MD (Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School) and F. Todd Wetzel, MD (Temple University School of Medicine) address complications. Disclosures: Chutkan, Norman B.: Royalties: Globus Medical (D); Speaking and/or Teaching Arrangements: AO North America (Nonfinancial, Travel Expense Reimbursement); Board of Directors: NASS (Travel Expense Reimbursement). Vives, Michael J.: Private Investments: Accelalox (

As Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, distinguished transplant surgeon Dr. Anthony Watkins plays a pivotal role in shaping the minds of future surgeons. He’s won numerous awards for his excellence in teaching, and is a continuous source of inspiration for students and surgeons alike. In our first episode of The Truth Prescription, things get personal as Dr. Watkins opens up about his childhood, and thinks back on some of the biggest challenges he has faced in his life and career. Dr. Watkins also talks about bringing more diversity into the scientific community, sheds some light on his stint as a reality TV star, and reveals how anyone can use their inner energy to turn their dreams into realities.Topics include:Pushing through fears and standing up for what you wantAligning your passions with your talentsWhy it’s important to know thyself (and what that really entails)Anthony C. Watkins, MD is the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, Surgical Director of the Skills Acquisition & Innovation Laboratory (SAIL), and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is an Attending Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine and an experienced, board-certified surgeon who specializes in kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation, laparoscopic donor nephrectomies, dialysis access surgery and general surgery. Dr. Watkins has authored several publications and book chapters and his current research interests include topics ranging from improving outcomes and increasing access to transplantation to exploring innovative ways to enhance surgical education. Dr. Watkins received his B.A. degree from Fisk University, Nashville, and his M.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, and spent an additional two years conducting research related to trauma hemorrhagic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. He completed his fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation/Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. Prior to joining Weill Cornell, Dr. Watkins was Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.Dr. Watkins was recognized by Super Doctor, as a New York Rising Star in 2015 and a recipient of the Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 Award by the National Medical Association in 2013.Learn more about Dr. Anthony Watkins:weillcornell.orgLinkedInTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Dr. Sonia Gidwani. “Dr. G”, as she is lovingly called, is a long time UWS pediatrician who’s caring approach has drawn thousands of children to her practice. (In full discloser- she was the pediatrician to my two children until we moved out of NYC). Dr. Gidwani discusses a wide array of topics expectant and new parents will sure to be interested in! Topics covered: *What a new parent should expect of their pediatrician. *When the pediatrician first see the baby if the pediatrician does not work in the hospital or birth center they baby  was born in. *Frequency of visits to the pediatrician the first year of baby’s life. *Common questions or concerns from new parents that they don’t need to stress about. *Areas and topics new parents need to give more thought to. *What to expect from a pediatrician in terms of support and help facilitate breastfeeding. *An understanding of newborn’s weight loss in cases of more the 10%? *How to handle a crying baby. *How a parent identify the difference between a colicky baby and one that is just fussy and crying. *Advice for parents with a colicky baby. *If a family wants to incorporate alternative healing modalities (like acupuncture, chiropractor or holistic medicine), how to openly this discussion with a pediatrician. *Thoughts on antibiotics and when to use them. *Discussion on immunizations and the possibility of spacing them out? How a parent can approach this subject a pediatrician. *Importance place on milestones. If a baby not hitting each one, is it more of a wait and see, or take immediate action? What would that action look like? *Questions expectant parents should ask a potential pediatrician Sonia Gidwani, MD Pediatrician with St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Sonia Gidwani, MD, is an attending pediatrician with Mt Sinia Health System. A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Gidwani earned her medical degree from Lady Hardinage Medical College and S.K. Hospital in New Delhi, India. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School followed by fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at New York Hospital – Cornell University Medical Center. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is a Clinical Instructor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Find Dr Gidwani at www.ourkidsmd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawrence Rosen, MD is an integrative pediatrician and co-author of Treatment Alternatives for Children, an evidence-based guide for parents interested in natural solutions for common childhood ailments. He is the founder of one of the country’s first “green” pediatric practices, The Whole Child Center, in Oradell, NJ, and serves as Medical Advisor to the Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center at HackensackUMC. Dr. Rosen is a founding member and Past Chair of the AAP Section on Integrative Medicine and is appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at New Jersey Medical School. A graduate of New York Medical College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he completed his residency and chief residency in pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Rosen has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and Imus in the Morning, and he is a frequently cited expert on children’s and environmental health matters. He is a contributing editor and pediatric columnist for Kiwi Magazine, as well as a contributing author/editor for several books, including Integrative Pediatrics, Green Baby, and Pediatric Clinics of North America: Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Dr. Rosen serves on many integrative health advisory boards, including Kula for Karma, HappyFamilies, the Holistic Moms Network, IntegrativePractitioner.com, and MarbleJam Kids. He contributes regularly to Huffington Post and MindBodyGreen.

Jeff Gitterman is an award winning financial advisor and the CEO of Gitterman & Associates Wealth Management, LLC. www.gawmllc.com. He is also the co-founder of Beyond Success, www.BeyondSuccessConsulting.com, a coaching and consulting company that brings more holistic ideas to the world of business and finance. His first book, Beyond Success; Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, was recently published by the American Management Association (AMACOM). Over the past several years, Jeff has been featured in Money Magazine, CNN, AM New York, Financial Advisor, Affluent Magazine, The Star Ledger, London Glossy, New Jersey Business Journal and News 12 New Jersey, among others. In 2004, he was honored by Fortune Small Business Magazine as "One of Our Nation's Best Bosses." Jeff also serves as chairman of the advisory board to the Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School, an organization that to date has raised over a million dollars for autism research and support services. For more information, please visit www.BeyondSuccessConsulting.com and www.gawmllc.com.

The Kendal® Corporation  and Kendal Outreach are pleased to present their second podcast program, a presentation by Dr. R. Knight Steel, MD, the endowed professor of Geriatrics at The New Jersey Medical School; chief of the Division of Geriatrics and director of The Homecare Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center; and program director of the Geriatric Fellowship Program at the UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School and Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Steel spoke recently as Kendal Outreach's guest at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging conference held in Chicago. In this podcast, you will hear Dr. Steel's talk, and the question-and-answer session following his presentation. Dr. Steel was Chief, Geriatrics Section, Department of Medicine and Professor of Medicine and Socio-Medical Science, Boston University School of Medicine prior to assuming the position of Chief, Health of the Elderly Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Steel has served as President, American Geriatrics Society and as a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He chaired the first Examination Committee for Geriatric Medicine for the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Practice. He was awarded the Geriatric Medicine Academic Award by the National Institute on Aging and was the first house officer to receive a Distinguished Service Award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995. The R. Knight Steel Award for excellence in Geriatric Medicine was established in 1991 at Boston University. Dr. Steel was one of the co-founders of interRAI and has worked on the home care, acute care and palliative care instruments. You can email Dr. Steel at ksteel@humed.com.   Download the podcast here. (43.6mb stereo MP3 file, 00:44:03 duration.) Subscribe to the RSS feed for the Kendal podcast series. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to the Kendal podcast series in the Apple iTunes Music Store. Keywords: geriatrics, gerontology, senior citizen, elder care, parents, aging, nursing home, retirement community, CCRC, assisted living, kendal, quaker, aged, Alzheimers, dementia, broken hip, fractured hip, aging in place Technorati Tags: geriatrics,gerontology,senior citizen,elder care,parents,aging,nursing home,retirement community,CCRC,assisted living,kendal,quaker,aged,Alzheimers,dementia,broken hip,fractured hip,aging in place LiveJournal Tags: geriatrics,gerontology,senior citizen,elder care,parents,aging,nursing home,retirement community,CCRC,assisted living,kendal,quaker,aged,Alzheimers,dementia,broken hip,fractured hip,aging in place del.icio.us Tags: geriatrics,gerontology,senior citizen,elder care,parents,aging,nursing home,retirement community,CCRC,assisted living,kendal,quaker,aged,Alzheimers,dementia,broken hip,fractured hip,aging in place   Produced in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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Host: Ketan Sheth, MD, MBA Guest: John Oppenheimer, MD Although asthma is chronic, it is treatable. The new asthma guidelines demonstrate a shift in attitudes. Whereas we used to assess the severity of the condition, now we ask how well it is controlled. Dr. John Oppenheimer, director of clinical research at Pulmonary and Allergy Associates as well as clinical associate professor of medicine at the New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, explores the best ways to follow asthma control with host Dr. Ketan Sheth.

Host: Ketan Sheth, MD, MBA Guest: John Oppenheimer, MD Although asthma is chronic, it is treatable. The new asthma guidelines demonstrate a shift in attitudes. Whereas we used to assess the severity of the condition, now we ask how well it is controlled. Dr. John Oppenheimer, director of clinical research at Pulmonary and Allergy Associates as well as clinical associate professor of medicine at the New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, explores the best ways to follow asthma control with host Dr. Ketan Sheth.

Saraswati Dayal, MD, and Edwin Deitch, MD, discuss an article published in the September issue of Critical Care Medicine, "ICU management of the trauma patient.." The review examines closely the most important intensive care unit issues and approaches unique to trauma patients. Dr. Dayal is an attending in trauma and surgical critical care at Hacksensack University Memorial Center in New Jersey. Dr. Deitch is professor and chairman of the department of surgery at the New Jersey Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. (Crit Care Med; 2006 34(9):2294-2301)