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Cancer is among the most common and feared diseases in the modern world. Dr. Selwyn Vickers—president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center—joins host Mark Labberton to discuss how precision oncology, data, and faith are transforming cancer treatment. A distinguished cancer surgeon and pancreatic cancer researcher, Vickers explains how groundbreaking advances in genomics, immunotherapy, and AI are transforming once-lethal diagnoses into survivable and even chronic conditions. Together, they explore not only the cutting-edge science of cancer care but also the spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions that affect every patient and caregiver. Resonating with themes of suffering, hope, and resurrection, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and courage for all who are affected by cancer—from those newly diagnosed, to medical professionals, to grieving families and curious listeners. Episode Highlights “We're getting to a point where we will, in the next five to seven years, have a much better chance to cure people—and to make pancreatic cancer a chronic illness.” “We are in what's somewhat coined the golden age of cancer research.” “Cancer is a disease that creates an existential threat in ways no other illness does.” “If a tumour forms, it means your body's immune system has made a social contract with the cancer.” “We changed the diagnosis in 10–12 percent of the patients who come to us—sometimes from cancer to no cancer.” “Cancer care is a team sport. And our patients often inspire us more than we help them.” Helpful Links & Resources Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center BioNTech – creators of mRNA vaccines for COVID and cancer CAR T-Cell Therapy Overview (Cancer.gov) Tim Keller on cancer and hope Emma Thompson's Wit (HBO) BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes and Cancer Risk MSK-IMPACT: Next-Gen Tumor Profiling About Selwyn Vickers Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, is the president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and the incumbent of the Douglas A. Warner III Chair. He assumed the role on September 19, 2022. Vickers is an internationally recognized pancreatic cancer surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher, and pioneer in health disparities research. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. He has served on the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Board of Trustees and the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees. Additionally, he has served as president of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and the Southern Surgical Association. Vickers is the immediate past president of the American Surgical Association. He also continues to see patients. In 1994, he joined the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, where he was later appointed to professor and the John H. Blue Chair of General Surgery. In 2006, Vickers left UAB to become the Jay Phillips Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Born in Demopolis, Alabama, Vickers grew up in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. He earned baccalaureate and medical degrees and completed his surgical training (including a chief residency and surgical oncology fellowship) at the Johns Hopkins University. Vickers completed two postgraduate research fellowships with the National Institutes of Health and international surgical training at John Radcliffe Hospital of Oxford University, England. Vickers and his wife, Janice, who is also from Alabama, have been married since 1988. They have four children. Show Notes The ongoing threat and fear of cancer How Selwyn Vickers got into medicine Pancreatic cancer: Vickers's expertise “We are in what's somewhat coined the golden age of cancer research.” Sequencing the human genome “Is there a drug that might target the mutation that ended up creating your cancer?” Cancer as both a medical and existential diagnosis The revolution of precision oncology through human genome sequencing ”It takes a billion cells to have a one centimetre tumor.” Immunotherapy: checkpoint inhibition, CAR T-cell therapy, and vaccines Cellular therapy:   ”Taking a set of their normal cells and re-engineering them to actually go back and target and attack their tumors. … We've seen patients who had initially a 30 percent chance of survival converted to an 80 percent chance of survival.” “We know in many tumours there's something called minimal residual disease.” “Immunizing yourself against cancer is a significant future opportunity.” Managing the power of data with AI and computational oncology Cancer-care data explosion: the role of computational oncologists Cancer vaccines: breakthrough mRNA treatment for pancreatic cancer ”Didn't ultimately win. We had to suffer through her losing her life, but was so appreciative that she got much more than the six months she was promised.” Tumour misdiagnoses and the importance of specialized expertise Pancreatic cancer challenges: immune cloaking and late-stage detection In the past, one in four would die from the operation for removing pancreatic cancer Long-term survival Future of cancer detection: AI-based medical record analysis and blood biopsies More accurate blood tests to confirm conditions Using AI to select those who are high-risk for cancer Pastor Tim Keller died of pancreatic cancer. In the past, “your doctor … helped you learn how to die.” ”[God's] given man the privilege to discover those things that have been hidden. And over time we've gradually uncovered huge opportunities to impact people's lives.” The state of breast cancer research and treatment “If you get the diagnosis of breast cancer, you have a 90 percent chance to survive and beat it over a five-year period of time.” ”In general, we're in a great state of understanding how to treat breast cancer, how to detect it early, and then have selective and targeted mechanisms to prevent it from coming back.” Prostate cancer research and treatment Theranostics: using a specific antibody to target cancer cells specifically Pediatric cancer:  ”We actually treat more children for cancer than any hospital in America now, but in general, the survival for pediatric cancers is greater than 80 percent.” Emotional, psychological, and spiritual toll of cancer: importance of psycho-oncology How Sloan Kettering developed psycho-oncology to help cancer patients with mental and spiritual health Personal story: how a cafeteria worker empowers patients through food choices “We give back to them the right to choose what they get to have on their tray.” Cancer treatment is a team sport. Wit (film, Broadway play)—actress Emma Thompson plays a cancer patient studying the work of John Donne on death Socioeconomic and racial disparities in cancer care outcomes The healing role of community, support teams, and compassionate listening The importance of listening to cancer patients who are preparing to die The spiritual courage of patients and the transformative power of faith “Our patients often help us. We see the grace with which they often handle that journey.” The inspiration behind becoming a doctor: family legacy and human impact Terminal care: the sacred responsibility of walking with patients to the end Cancer research and treatment as a Christian vocation and expression of humanity Production Credits

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) remain a persistent public health challenge in Saint Lucia, exacerbated by socio-economic vulnerabilities, limited public awareness, and insufficient engagement across key sectors. While efforts exist within individual ministries, a coordinated, culturally relevant, and community-driven approach is lacking. CARPHA, in collaboration with national stakeholders, has initiated a Public Education Campaign (PEC) using a realistic framework to explore what works, for whom, and under what conditions. A recent scoping mission revealed critical gaps and opportunities in VBD prevention, including: • Inadequate digital communication and M&E systems • Limited integration of VBD content in school curricula • Socioeconomic barriers to behaviour change • Underutilization of religious and tourism sector platforms Objective To reduce the incidence of VBDs in Saint Lucia by launching a multisectoral public education campaign that fosters sustained behavioural change through targeted training, community engagement, and digital innovation.

In today's world, clear communication feels increasingly challenging. With so many differences and divides among us, it's harder to express ourselves honestly and lovingly while being understood as we intend. This challenge is especially visible on social media, where misunderstandings often deepen the divisions between us. Scripture speaks profoundly to this struggle, particularly in the book of Acts, where the Holy Spirit empowers the disciples to communicate across divides. In the Christian tradition, we call this moment "Pentecost." This year, we celebrate Pentecost on June 8, 2025. It's a time to reflect on what the Holy Spirit accomplished then—and what the Spirit is calling us to do now to bridge the vast divides in our world. If you'd like to explore the Scripture passages mentioned in this episode, here's the list: Acts 2:1-12 Philippians 2:3-4 1 Corinthians 13:1 James 1:19 Luke 12:12 Galatians 3:28 John 13:35 We concluded the episode with this prayer: Holy Spirit, give us the words to bridge our divides, the patience to listen, and the love to unite us as your people. Amen. Guest Information Rev. Monica Humpal is the host of the Curious Living Podcast, an Associate Pastor at Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church, and a master-certified life coach. Passionate about exploring life's curious questions, she seeks deeper wisdom and understanding in all she does. Monica resides in Davidson, North Carolina, and cherishes the beauty of the outdoors and Scotland's landscapes.

In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, dive into the concept of household advantage and disadvantage in real estate. Learn the socio-economic factors affecting property investment, particularly in the context of the current cost of living crisis in Australia.    We also introduce the Household Advantage and Disadvantage Index (IHAD) as a tool for analyzing suburbs and making informed investment decisions. This episode has all the information, strategies and tools to make well informed investing decisions to better help your portfolios in 2025.    I discuss -  00:00 - Introduction to Household Advantage and Disadvantage 02:15 - Understanding the Cost of Living Crisis 11:38 - The Importance of Socioeconomics in Real Estate 19:30 - Exploring the Household Advantage and Disadvantage Index (IHAD) 31:22 - Applying IHAD for Smart Property Investment   Don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :)   If you're yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel.    Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple   Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube   And remember, I'm really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :)   Take care,  Sam   Hey Investors! It's great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we've popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor's Cashflow Calculator-  https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator  ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar -  https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest    Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass

Does The Size Of The Giant Really Matter? With Kashawn WatsonIn the latest episode of “The Kay Wats Podcast,” @iamkaywats shares a heartfelt message for those navigating the current financial, socioeconomic, and spiritual landscape. She recounts stories that transformed her understanding of God-given authority and her journey into His promises. Kay also offers a personal testimony of how God brought her comfort during a time of turmoil and civil unrest.

In this episode we welcome Deborah Lavaud and Jessica McCarthy, Team Leaders for the NYC and Central Problem Gambling Resource Centers. They join us to discuss the connection between socioeconomics and problem gambling. Questions that are discussed include:Why is this topic important?How is problem gambling viewed differently within different socioeconomic levels?Why do you believe socioeconomics create differences in view of problem gambling?How do socioeconomics affect problem gambling support efforts?What are some different impacts of socioeconomics being observed within different regions?What resources do you offer for support?What additional resources do you feel are needed?What are some upcoming trainings on the connection of problem gambling and socioeconomics?What recommendations do you have to support those who are struggling due to socioeconomic disparities?What can communities do? What is Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE)?What are the benefits of VSE?

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is continuing a mini series from the last two episodes about supporting students and teaching them to critically analyze power dynamics associated with socioeconomic class. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to check out episodes 203 and 204 if you missed them!    Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/205

In this episode, we chat about strength-based approaches in developmental cognitive neuroscience and the importance of identifying and building upon individuals' strength rather than solely focusing on deficits/weaknesses. We explore how strength-based perspectives highlight individuals' resilience and adaptivity in the face of structural inequities, and the ways we can incorporate strength-based approaches in our work. Gavkhar is joined by wonderful guests who have done and are continuing to do impactful work in advancing strength-based research in our field -- Drs. Divyangana Rakesh, Monica Ellwood-Lowe, and Meriah DeJoseph.For a full transcript, visit: bit.ly/S3E4-strength-based-in-dcnConnect with our guests:Dr. Monica Ellwood-Lowe: @mellwoodlowe.bsky.socialDr. Meriah DeJoseph: @meriahdejoseph.bsky.social Dr. Divyangana Rakesh: @divyangana.bsky.socialRelevant resources and discussed papers:Communicating and Expanding Research on Adversity Network  (https://cera-network.com/) Monica E. Ellwood-Lowe, Gabriel Reyes, Meriah L. DeJoseph, Willem E. Frankenhuis; Caring for Children in Lower-SES Contexts: Recognizing Parents' Agency, Adaptivity & Resourcefulness. Daedalus 2025; 154 (1): 52–69. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/daed_a_02123DeJoseph, M. L., Ellwood-Lowe, M. E., Miller-Cotto, D., Silverman, D., Shannon, K. A., Reyes, G., Rakesh, D., & Frankenhuis, W. E. (2024). The promise and pitfalls of a strength-based approach to child poverty and neurocognitive development: Implications for policy. Developmental cognitive neuroscience, 66, 101375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2024.101375Rakesh, D., Sadikova, E., & McLaughlin, K. (2024). Beyond the income‐achievement gap: The role of individual, family, and environmental factors in cognitive resilience among low‐income youth. JCPP Advances, Article e12297. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12297Ellwood-Lowe, M. E., Whitfield-Gabrieli, S., & Bunge, S. A. (2021). Brain network coupling associated with cognitive performance varies as a function of a child's environment in the ABCD study. Nature communications, 12(1), 7183. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27336-yBanerjee, A. V., Bhattacharjee, S., Chattopadhyay, R., Duflo, E., Ganimian, A. J., Rajah, K., & Spelke, E. S. (2025). Children's arithmetic skills do not transfer between applied and academic mathematics. Nature, 1-9.Hoff, Karla and Pandey, Priyank, Belief Systems and Durable Inequalities: An Experimental Investigation of Indian Caste (June 25, 2004). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=610395Taylor, E. K., Abdurokhmonova, G., & Romeo, R. R. (2023). Socioeconomic status and reading development: Moving from “deficit” to “adaptation” in neurobiological models of experience‐dependent learning. Mind, Brain, and Education, 17(4), 324–333. https://doi.org/10.1111/mbe.12351 Reach out to your host, Gavkhar Abdurokhmonova (ga2541@umd.edu | @gavkhar-a.bsky.social).Connect with us on social media! We are always looking for ideas for episode topics, co-hosts, or guests. 

Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode, we bring together expert discussions from some of the leading researchers in sleep science, to explore what defines high-quality sleep, the mechanisms behind sleep regulation, and the factors that influence sleep-wake cycles, from light exposure to psychological stress. Timestamps Note: Full episode only available on Sigma Nutrition Premium. [02:14] The importance of sleep duration and timing [05:32] Exploring sleep intensity and architecture [07:50] Defining good quality sleep [12:46] The two process model of sleep regulation [19:06] What is sleep? [24:47] Socioeconomic factors and sleep [34:30] The impact of blue light on sleep [47:10] Wake drive and sleep pressure [52:44] Stress, anxiety, and sleep [58:27] Common sleep disorders [01:06:26] Sleep and eating behavior Related Resources Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course Episodes referenced: 38: Dan Pardi, PhD 316: Michael Grandner, PhD 209: Amy Bender, PhD 433: Greg Potter, PhD 328: Meeta Singh, MD 536: Ian Dunican, PhD 61: Kirk Parsley, MD

Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur is a polymath and thought leader working at the intersection of education, inclusion, diversity, policy, and innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Inclusive Education, she has been honored with a University Gold Medal and the Certificate of Academic Excellence by India's Ministry of Human Resource Development, reflecting her commitment to transformative change.As founder of Research & Innovation in Education (RIEDU), she leads initiatives like the Young Editors Program, fostering young global writers focused on inclusion and diversity. Inspired by UN SDG 4.5 and 4.7, her work includes teacher training workshops, academic publishing, and her poetry collection, Four Decades.At The Digital Economist, till recently she served as Program Director at the Center of Excellence, managing the fellowship program and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has represented the organization at G20 India, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Cannes Lions, contributing to global discussions on AI, policy, and socio-economic transformation.Beyond policy, she is a Creative Partner, Mentor, and Strategist at Sankarsingh-Gonsalves Productions in Canada, advocating for culturally inclusive storytelling. In New Delhi, she is Director of Research, Innovation, and Inclusion at ae-research, leading the launch of its first DEI Lab.Dr. Gaur's work spans education, policy, and creative industries, ensuring a lasting impact on global inclusion, equity, and innovation. Whether mentoring young writers, shaping policy, or driving research, she remains a catalyst for transformative change.https://linktr.ee/dr.shrutishankargaurhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drshrutishankargaur/https://drshrutishankargaur.com/https://www.amazon.in/Four-Decades-Prose-My-Life-ebook/dp/B0B4K8B4M5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673179228&sr=8-1https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/

Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur is a polymath and thought leader working at the intersection of education, inclusion, diversity, policy, and innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Inclusive Education, she has been honored with a University Gold Medal and the Certificate of Academic Excellence by India's Ministry of Human Resource Development, reflecting her commitment to transformative change.As founder of Research & Innovation in Education (RIEDU), she leads initiatives like the Young Editors Program, fostering young global writers focused on inclusion and diversity. Inspired by UN SDG 4.5 and 4.7, her work includes teacher training workshops, academic publishing, and her poetry collection, Four Decades.At The Digital Economist, till recently she served as Program Director at the Center of Excellence, managing the fellowship program and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has represented the organization at G20 India, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Cannes Lions, contributing to global discussions on AI, policy, and socio-economic transformation.Beyond policy, she is a Creative Partner, Mentor, and Strategist at Sankarsingh-Gonsalves Productions in Canada, advocating for culturally inclusive storytelling. In New Delhi, she is Director of Research, Innovation, and Inclusion at ae-research, leading the launch of its first DEI Lab.Dr. Gaur's work spans education, policy, and creative industries, ensuring a lasting impact on global inclusion, equity, and innovation. Whether mentoring young writers, shaping policy, or driving research, she remains a catalyst for transformative change.https://linktr.ee/dr.shrutishankargaurhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drshrutishankargaur/https://drshrutishankargaur.com/https://www.amazon.in/Four-Decades-Prose-My-Life-ebook/dp/B0B4K8B4M5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673179228&sr=8-1https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/

A few weeks back, I had engineer Ben Beattie on the podcast to explain some of the unappreciated costs of transitioning to a renewable electricity grid. Before this, Aidan Morrison had explained how many of the costs required to deal with variation in when and where energy is produced from wind and solar were excluded from the (in)famous GenCost report from the CSIRO. Today, Professor Mark Diesendorf, who has studied the electricity grid and energy markets for many decades, provides the counterargument to these claims and makes the case that renewables will be cheaper in the coming decade. A couple of insightful points I took away were:* “Baseload” generation still requires some backup for breakdowns and maintenance* Sometimes expensive electricity in countries with a lot of renewables is just measuring the expense of the country overall (my interpretation of his point).We tried to get to the heart of where disagreements exist, and where they don't, rather than talk past each other. I hope we achieved that. Find Mark's writings at https://www.markdiesendorf.com and his latest book, The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation: Technological, Socioeconomic and Political Change, here.—————————Follow Cameron and Jonathan on X/Twitter. Buy The Great Housing Hijack here.Please like, comment, share, and subscribe.Theme music: Happy Swing by Serge Quadrado Music under Creative Commons Licence CC BY-NC 4.0 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fresheconomicthinking.com/subscribe

Become Strategic or Die: Blueprint for Black Power, an antifragile framework for success Release 3: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211874.Blueprint_for_Black_Power Demystifying the Nonsense, they call News: Are they getting what they deserve?: https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-trump-netanyahu-db2c407baf803291a4acf6edfd708c48Defund the Police – Revisited: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123070/police-shootings-rate-ethnicity-us/Calling a Spade a Spade: https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/us-news/eric-adams-cozies-up-with-trump-surrogates-for-fourth-time-in-recent-weeks-this-time-at-national-prayer-breakfast/Bible Study with an Atheist: Muhammad vs. Jesus: https://www.worldevangelicals.org/resources/pdf/The_Islamic_view_of_Christians_-_Qur%27an_and_Hadith.pdfClosing:   Young, Gifted, and Black: https://blacknews.com/news/kamora-freeland-youngest-black-female-licensed-pilot-now-college-sophomore-17-years-old/ Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

Every year, thousands of people are added to organ transplant waiting lists, but not all patients have equal access to the life-saving procedures they desperately need. As transplant programs around the world continue to expand and improve, it's important for healthcare providers to consider potential disparities in care, all while working hard to create an even playing field for patients. Socioeconomic status, geography, wait times and access are just a few of the factors to keep in mind. Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the top transplant programs for kids, with some of the best outcomes in the nation. In this episode, we welcome specialists from our heart, kidney and liver transplant programs. Pediatric cardiologist Melanie Everitt, MD, is the Director of Pediatric Heart Transplant. Margret Bock, MD, is the Medical Director of Kidney Transplant and specializes in pediatric nephrology. Amy Feldman, MD, is the Program Director of the Liver Transplant Fellowship, the Medical Director for the Liver Transplant Center, and she specializes in pediatric gastroenterology. All three of our experts also teach at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include:  The current landscape of solid organ transplant in the United States and how the waitlists work  Why some children have better access to these life-saving treatments than others  How primary care providers can identify potential barriers ensure their patients have the best chance at receiving a transplant  The evolution of live-donor liver transplant and how it's changing opportunities in pediatrics   For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org. 

On the first thrilling HEP-isode of 2025, we explore one of the most pressing issues in the trucking industry: parking! We also cover the failures of policy and regulation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the historical neglect of rail, and whether or not we actually need any of the stuff we need. All this and more – welcome to 2025!

The public often imagines corporations as self-contained actors that provide a set of goods and services to consumers. Underpinning this image have been ideas of ownership, rights to capital and intellectual property, and corporate responsibility to stakeholders including consumers, workers, and shareholders. But what if almost everything we are told about the essence of the firm is wrong? So writes Sir John Kay, a British economist, corporate director, and longstanding fellow of St John's College (Oxford) in his new book, The Corporation in the 21st Century.The book revolves around contrasts between historical conceptions of corporations, capitalism, and contemporary practices. Kay writes, “A central thesis of [this] book is that business has evolved, but the language that is widely used to describe business has not.” In the 19th and 20th centuries, firms could be defined in terms of their control over material forms of productive capital (factories, steel foundries, railways, etc.) Socioeconomic critiques of capitalism, most prominently from Karl Marx, often centered on firms' control of the means of production. Kay contends that firms today access productive capital as a service. For example, Amazon does not own its warehouses but rents them from another firm. Kay writes that today's corporations and capitalism “[have] very little to do with ‘capital' and nothing whatsoever to do with any struggle between capitalists and workers to control the means of production.”Kay joins Luigi and Bethany to discuss the implications of this evolution in firms' relation to capital: Why is it important to capitalism that its biggest firms no longer own their means of production? Why does the language used to describe this matter? What do Apple's manufacturing facilities, Amazon's warehouses, and TikTok's algorithms tell us about our notions of business ownership? How have these changes to capitalism redefined the struggle between the owners of capital, managers, workers, and consumers? In the process, Kay, Luigi, and Bethany explore the failures of capitalism and imagine what could and should be the purpose of the 21st-century corporation.Show Notes:Read an excerpt from the book (published by Yale University Press) on ProMarketIn Bethany and Luigi's closing discussion of Kay's book, Luigi cites several articles he has published on the topic, which we have linked below for the listener's reference. In this past scholarship, Luigi studies how a firm and its operations often intertwine with other firms to form an ecosystem, and it is only through this ecosystem that value is created. Apple and Foxconn provide one example. Legally, they are distinct firms, yet Luigi contends they can be understood as elements of an ecosystem that creates value. Hence, it is sometimes productive to think beyond legal boundaries to consider how multiple firms may compose such a value-creating ecosystem in practice. Within the Apple/Foxconn ecosystem, Apple has a significant influence in dictating terms for Foxconn. Further, if Apple has such dominating power over its suppliers, then Apple could be said to have market power that raises antitrust concerns, which are less obvious if we take the legal boundaries of firms as the correct method of conceptualizing them.Zingales, L., 2000. In search of new foundations. The Journal of Finance, 55(4), pp.1623-1653.Rajan, R.G. and Zingales, L., 1998. Power in a Theory of the Firm. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 113(2), pp.387-432.Rajan, R.G. and Zingales, L., 2001. The firm as a dedicated hierarchy: A theory of the origins and growth of firms. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 116(3), pp.805-851.Zingales, L. (1998) Corporate Governance. In: Newman, P., Ed., The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics and the Law, Palgrave Macmillan, London.Lancieri, F., Posner, E.A. and Zingales, L., 2023. The Political Economy of the Decline of Antitrust Enforcement in the United States. Antitrust Law Journal, 85(2), pp.441-519.

In this week's midweek episode, we explore the institutional and socioeconomic risks and opportunities facing Syria in the aftermath of the Assad regime. Joined by Zaki Mehchy, we delve into the critical steps that both the international community and Syria's next government must prioritize in the coming years. From resilience-building and community engagement to targeted investments in non-rent-seeking industries, we discuss how Syria can lay the foundation for sustainable recovery and inclusive growth.Zaki Mehchy is a policy fellow at London School of Economics and Political Science Conflict and Civicness Research Group (CCRG), a researcher at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep) and a co-founder of the Syrian Center for Policy Research. Zaki has dedicated his career to advancing development policies and addressing the complex socio-economic challenges facing Syria. His extensive research spans topics such as the socio-economic impacts of the Syrian crisis, poverty and multidimensional deprivation, labor dynamics, local governance, and community empowerment. Zaki holds an MSc. in International Economics from the University of Essex, UK, bringing a robust academic foundation to his impactful work.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

A Transplant Surgeon's Journey To Help Others, with Dr Madison Cuffy During this episode of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson speaks with Dr. Madison Cuffy, an Associate Professor at UC Health. Dr. Cuffy has built trust-filled relationships with his transplant patients throughout the years and loves nothing more than to see them live their lives to the fullest after getting their transplant.   Episode Highlights:  Dr. Cuffy started his medical journey back in 2002 which led to a multi-organ  transplant fellowship at New York Presbyterian. Growing up in Brooklyn, Dr. Cuffy was first introduced to Cincinnati by Talib Kweli and Hi Tek. As a 14-year-old, Dr. Cuffy became interested in medicine while volunteering in a hospital cleaning instruments. Even to this day, no one in Dr. Cuffy's family has experience in medicine, nor any clue what a transplant surgeon does. Dr. Cuffy was born in the Caribbean and grew up with his great aunt in New York. One of the most common misconceptions surrounding organ donation is that the medical community will let you die. After being in transplant and seeing how one can help create life during a time of despair, Dr. Cuffy became an organ donor. The medical community is not out to harm organ donors in order to harvest their organs, contrary to popular belief. According to the statistics, on average, 22 people die every day waiting on an organ transplant. While most of his focus is on kidney transplants, Dr. Cuffy does work with all transplant organs. There is an access problem for people who need a kidney transplant and are on dialysis. Dr. Cuffy facilitates living kidney donation as the best option to treat end-stage renal disease. Andi has noticed that people of color tend to shy away from sharing their donation needs with other people. Socioeconomic issues and disadvantages can make it more difficult for certain patients to share their stories. People who don't want to share their stories need a donor champion to do it for them. There are different forms of literacy, so Dr. Cuffy makes sure his patients know that there is no stupid question. It's important for patients to speak up about their questions to their doctor so that they don't get misinformation from another source. If your physician is too busy to answer your questions now or in the future, you may need to find a different provider. Dr. Cuffy feels rewarded by his job when he sees his patients experiencing life after their transplant. His grandmother's advice was “Always be yourself”, even when things get tough, this message helps Dr Cuffy get through hard days. Raised without his parents in Brooklyn, Dr. Cuffy knows first hand that you can do anything you set your mind to. Dr. Cuffy has always had an extra gear that has allowed him to outwork everyone around him. When he goes back to Brooklyn now, Dr. Cuffy gets a different kind of respect from the people he grew up with. Dr. Cuffy thoroughly enjoys going to J. Alexanders in Cincinnati because of the sheer amount of professional African Americans that go there. 3 Key Points: While volunteering at a hospital with the hopes of staying off the streets as a 15-year-old boy, Dr. Cuffy had the opportunity to watch a kidney transplant up close, and that's how he chose the transplant route. Unlike in other cities that have multiple transplant programs with different surgeons, Cincinnati has a single transplant program where the doctors act as one unit. Living donor kidneys last anywhere from 15 to 20 years, recipients don't have to wait on a list to get one, and the quality is usually very good. Resources: https://www.networkforhope.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/about-us/ https://www.facebook.com/NetworkForHopeOPO https://getoffthelist.org/ https://www.uchealth.com/en/transplant Dr Madison Cuffy  

In this episode of the Concrete Genius podcast, host Sauce MacKenzie reflects on personal challenges and roadblocks while expressing gratitude for his current situation. He discusses the political implications of Joe Biden's pardon of his son, highlighting the hypocrisy in Biden's previous stance on drug crimes. The conversation shifts to the ongoing lawsuit involving Drake, where McKenzie critiques the nature of hip-hop culture and the expectations surrounding it. He emphasizes the evolution of hip-hop and the cultural dynamics at play, particularly regarding racial sensitivity and the use of language. The episode concludes with a discussion on the perception of non-black individuals using the N-word and the varying cultural norms across different regions. In this conversation, Sauce Mackenzie delves into the complexities of cultural sensitivity, language, and identity, particularly focusing on the use of the term 'nigga' by non-black individuals. He discusses the nuances of cultural appropriation within hip hop and the importance of protecting the genre from outside influences. The conversation also touches on the impact of digital culture, scams, and the reflections on aging and personal growth, culminating in a critique of socioeconomic disparities and historical contexts that shape current realities.Life is filled with personal and mental roadblocks.Political figures often exhibit hypocrisy in their actions.Pardoning a family member is a common human instinct.Lawsuits in hip-hop can disrupt power dynamics.Cultural sensitivity is crucial in discussions about race.Hip-hop has evolved, but its roots remain significant.The use of the N-word varies greatly by region.Crying over a failed relationship can undermine one's strength.Understanding cultural dynamics is essential in today's society.Engagement in hip-hop should be authentic and respectful. Cultural sensitivity varies by region and community.The use of certain language can provoke strong reactions based on cultural identity.Cultural appropriation is a contentious issue in hip hop.Hip hop should be protected like other cultural genres.Digital culture has led to new forms of scams and exploitation.Aging brings new perspectives on personal interactions and conflicts.Socioeconomic disparities are often overlooked in discussions about race.Historical contexts shape current cultural dynamics and identities.The importance of self-awareness in cultural discussions.Personal growth often involves reflecting on past behaviors and beliefs.Chapters00:00 Navigating Life's Roadblocks05:11 Political Hypocrisy: The Biden Pardon12:03 Drake's Lawsuit: A Hip-Hop Perspective30:25 Cultural Sensitivity and Racial Dynamics35:40 Cultural Sensitivity and Language42:00 The State of Hip Hop and Cultural Ownership46:55 The Impact of Digital Culture and Scams59:55 Socioeconomic Disparities and Historical ContextsSupport the show

Kevin explores how socioeconomic factors influence access to sports and fitness. Drawing from personal experience, he highlights the disparities created by costs associated with equipment, facilities, and participation fees, noting how these barriers often exclude underprivileged groups. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/

Send Kira a text message!EDI (or DEIB) work truly is for all of us! And given how much heat the industry has received recently—it could use a bit of a rebrand. Because representation in storytelling has the power to help us solve big problems in the world! If we let it…With a journey that's taken her to Harvard, Walt Disney, Google, and even the TEDx stage—Julie Ann Crommett knows just how big of a ripple effect inclusive storytelling can have! In this conversation, Julie Ann shares about the importance of belonging, what the CSI effect is, and the mindset necessary to the success and sustainability of DEIB work.Join Julie Ann and I for a joyful and inspiring conversation about the power of EDI work in the arts—and beyond!Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: https://www.inclusivestages.com/post/solving-big-world-problems-with-inclusive-storytellingConnect with Julie Ann:InstagramConnect with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestages"'Black Hair'" Is Hair: An Entertainment Industry Guide WebsiteBecome a PatronJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks for joining me on this episode of Inclusive Stages! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or a rating on Spotify to help me reach more people ready to collectively shape the future of human-first theater, one stage at a time.Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.

How does access to pain medicine differ between nations and how does this impact public health? For more information checkout: Pain management in low- and middle-income countries (PMID: 33456843), Guide to Pain Management in Low-Resource Settings (Author: International Association for the Study of Pain), Chronic pain: a review of its epidemiology and associated factors in population-based studies (PMID: 31079836), Vital Signs: Prescription Opioid Pain Reliever Use During Pregnancy — 34 U.S. Jurisdictions, 2019 (PMID: 33180599), Maternal and Infant Characteristics Associated with Opioid Use During Pregnancy: A Population-Based Study Using Birth Certificate Data (PMID: 30550261), Trends, Patterns, and Maternal Characteristics of Opioid Prescribing During Pregnancy in a Large Population-based Cohort Study (PMID: 32054599), Neonatal Outcomes Associated with Maternal Use of Opioids During Pregnancy (PMID: 31013277), Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in Low-Income and High-Minority Communities (PMID: 31546158), Disparities in Access to Non-Opioid Pain Management Options in Medicaid Populations (PMID: 31167534), Socioeconomic Disparities and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Implications for Maternal and Child Health (PMID: 30117882), The Impact of Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities on Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy (PMID: 32746981), Barriers to Accessing Addiction Treatment and Maternal Health Services Among Medicaid Populations (PMID: 30392954), Maternal Use of Opioids During Pregnancy and Congenital Malformations: A Systematic Review (PMID: 29376100), CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PRAMS | CDC: Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NVSS | CDC: National Vital Statistics Sytem | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIDA | NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse | National Institutes of Health, ChatGPT - Open AI, CANVA: Visual Suite for Everyone.  

“When it comes to food systems, Marketers can be the most valuable in providing extraordinary consumer insights so that assumptions are not made in what people want.” To maintain food security, food systems need to change. They need to be more sustainable, less impactful on the planet, healthier and way less wasteful. But, there is still a huge amount of education and awareness that needs to happen if people are to truly understand why food systems are at risk and, how we choose what we eat really does matter. In this super informative episode, we were joined by Ali Cox, CEO and Founder of Noble West, an agriculture and food ingredient marketing agency taking on a big challenge. Ali believes that, “the biggest challenge is that consumers (in the USA) are confused. Research shows that people make their food choices based on price, taste and availability – climate is a very distant fourth.” Socioeconomic factors are definitely a challenge, however how we market food also needs to change. Ali shares with us her experiences both as a fifth generation farmer herself and the experiences of the farmers and organisations she works with. Truly passionate about ingredients and telling great stories, Ali wants the food industry to play the role it should be playing in educating and being part of the solution when it comes to tackling the enormous challenges around food security.   Ali shares so many examples of projects she has worked on and the brands she believes are getting their marketing right. We explore the need for shared value and the importance of meeting people where they are at. Tune in and listen as we talk to Ali about: Imperfect food and the difference between food loss and food waste. The significant business opportunity being missed when it comes to waste. Why upcycling is the future. Whether we really need so many options when it comes to food? The need to tell the origin stories and why we should absolutely want to know where our food comes from. How Marketers need to understand what people really want so that they can bring those insights back into their organisations. For more, follow and connect with Ali here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicox/ And to find out more about Noble West and the work they do - here https://wearenoblewest.com/

I am joined for episode 186 with guest, Dr. Maggie Broderick. Dr. Maggie Broderick is an associate professor at National University, where she serves as a dissertation chair and as a faculty lead for Social Emotional Learning and Curriculum and Instruction. She is also the director of NU's Advanced Research Center and the editor of the International Journal of Online Graduate Education. Dr. Broderick is an active scholar who is passionate about teaching and learning at all levels. The two of us discuss: Embracing SEL: Promoting Student Well-being in Today's Schools Implementing Curriculum and Instruction Strategies in PK-12 Education The Evolution of Higher Education Curriculum: Trends and Challenges Research Trends and Scholarly Pursuits in Academia Exploring the Impact of Experiential Learning in Higher Education Strategies for Teaching Diverse Student Populations and Meeting the Needs of 21st Century Learners She also has many publications Broderick, M. (2024). Servant Scholarship: Weaving a Lasting Tapestry. National University Open Educational Resources (OER) Repository. National University Library. https://repository.nusystem.org/items/aa70abdb-c5c1-4806-abc4-bde25fe3a6e0 Broderick, M. (2024). Building scholarly bridges: Guidance for academics pursuing publications and presentations. In C. Barker-Stucky & K. Elufiede (Eds.), Best Practices to Prepare Writers for Their Professional Paths. IGI Global. Lyn, A. E., & Broderick, M. (Eds.) (2023). Motivation and Momentum in Adult Online Education. IGI Global. Lyn, A. E., Broderick, M., & Spranger, E. (2023). Student well-being and empowerment: SEL in online graduate education. In R. Rahimi and D. Liston (Eds.), Exploring Social Emotional Learning in Diverse Academic Settings, IGI Global. Broderick, M., & Lyn, A. E. (2022). Integrating social emotional learning into the formative development of educator dispositions. In. S. Clemm von Hohenberg (Ed.), Dispositional Development and Assessment in Teacher Preparation Programs. IGI Global. Broderick, M. (2021).  Navigating the school as a smaller fish: Research-based guidance for teachers of less commonly taught content areas.  In K. Pierce-Friedman & L. Wellner (Eds.), Supporting Early Career Teachers with Research-Based Practices. IGI Global. Broderick, M. (2020). Representation in 21st century online higher education: How the online learning culture serves diverse students.  In K. Setzekorn, C. Farrelly, N. Seth & T. Burton (Eds.), Socioeconomics, Diversity, and the Politics of Online Education. IGI Global. You can connect on LinkedIn or follow her website at: https://resources.nu.edu/ARC/home --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Welcome back to part two of Iyanla's conversation with Dr. Kris Marsh! This week, they're opening up the conversation and taking questions from the IG live audience. They get into everything from how to redefine family to the financial penalty of being single. Plus, we hear why living trusts and wills are a must-have.  Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on social media for the latest call-in information! Instagram & X: @IyanlaVanzantFacebook: @DrIyanlaVanzantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spine pain is one of the most common presenting concerns in health care settings. It is important for neurologists to understand strategies for evaluating and managing patients with spine pain. In this episode, Katie Grouse, MD, FAAN, speaks with Vernon B. Williams, MD, FAAN, author of the article “Spine Pain,” in the Continuum October 2024 Pain Management in Neurology issue. Dr. Grouse is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and a clinical assistant professor at the University of California San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Dr. Williams is the director of the Center for Sports Neurology and Pain Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California. Additional Resources Read the article: Spine Pain Subscribe to Continuum: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Guest: @VernWilliamsMD Transcript Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, which features conversations with Continuum's guest editors and authors who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum Journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article and have access to exclusive interviews not featured on the podcast. Please visit the link in the episode notes for more information on the article, subscribing to the journal, and how to get CME. Dr Grouse: This is Dr Katie Grouse. Today I'm interviewing Dr Vernon Williams about his article on spine pain, which appears in the October 2024 Continuum issue on pain management in neurology. Welcome to the podcast, and please introduce yourself to our audience.  Dr Williams: Oh, well, thanks for having me. My name is Vernon Williams and I'm a neurologist here in Southern California. Dr Grouse: So, I want to start off today by asking, what do you feel is the key message from your article? Dr Williams: So, I think the key message is that we want to make sure people understand that there's really a distinction between abnormal imaging, tissue damage, nociception, and this experience of spine pain. So, the concept is that nociception is different from the clinical experience of pain; nociception, meaning the electrical signaling from these, quote unquote, pain generators and that kind of thing. But it's really an incomplete framing. We really want people to understand that the experience of pain is colored by a number of other things, things like genetics, biochemical factors, behavior and psychological factors, social factors, those kinds of things. So that's one of the big messages, this distinction between nociception and this clinical experience of pain.  Dr Grouse: Why do you think it's important for neurology clinicians to read this article? Dr Williams: Well, I think, you know, for one thing, spine pain is very common. So, it is likely that neurologists will encounter patients who come to see them because of that chief complaint. But I think that if we want to really be successful at treating spine-related pain, then we really have to know all of that basic information, the basic knowledge that we came to learn as residents and medical students or what have you. But it's also important to know that that knowledge is necessary, but it's insufficient. You really also have to confront pain from the standpoint of these other things, these other behavioral factors, psychological factors, social factors, and you got to kind of combine those things to be the most successful in treating this very common condition.  Dr Grouse: You know, you mentioned earlier about the difference between tissue damage pain and nociception. I find this to be, you know, a really great lens thinking about these concepts to view this topic and your article specifically. Can you go a little more into what the difference between, specifically, pain and nociception really is? Dr Williams: Yeah. I mean, so when we talk about nociception, in many ways we're talking about the electrical activity. And so, there's the stimulation of these nerves, in the periphery typically, and that electrical signal is transmitted, you know, from those nociceptive fibers into the spinal cord. And it's headed from the first-order neuron to the second-order neuron and axons in the spinal cord and eventually reaches the brain. But essentially the concept is that it's not pain at that point. It's not pain until those signals reach the cortex and they are experienced in some context. And that context really colors whether or not, and to what extent, people experience pain or suffer pain as a result. So, when we think about nociception, we tend to think about kind of tissue damage or the threat of tissue damage. And in clinic, we tend to kind of focus on that and we look for relationships between abnormalities on imaging studies that could be causing those kinds of electrical signals. And we tend to focus less on that second but critical aspect of things, and that's that individual 's personal experience, which is colored by a number of different things: their attention, their expectation, colored by how we interact with them, our verbal and non-verbal communication with them. And again, like we talked about: their history, who are they, their genetics, their behavioral history, their psychological history and those kinds of things. So, it's really this combination of things that we have to be aware of when we're treating spine pain. And I think the tendency is for us to focus on the first half and less on the second half. Dr Grouse: Absolutely. I certainly think our training and our focus on localizing the lesion may in some ways hurt us in that sense because we really focus so much on the first and not so much the second. Would you say that's probably right? Dr Williams: Yeah, I mean, that's part of our heritage as clinicians, particularly neurologists. It's, where's the lesion? And so, what happens when there is no, quote unquote, lesion? What happens if there are multiple potential lesions? And so, these kinds of concepts, I think, become really important, and the context in which you're examining and evaluating that patient becomes important. And I think they are at least as important as the potential pain generator or the nociceptive signal.   Dr Grouse: Now, you mentioned earlier something about sort of how we approach the patient and the language we're putting out, the body language. I found the concept of nocebo and maladaptive pain-related neuroplasticity to be absolutely fascinating when I was reading your article, and I was really surprised to learn that clinicians can really contribute to this effect unknowingly through their body language, verbal language, nonverbal messaging, and even how they're interpreting the test results? When a patient comes to see you with chronic back pain, how do you approach the whole process to minimize this effect and, really, to set the stage for more constructive and therapeutic evaluation? Dr Williams: Yeah, Katie, I think that's… it's tough because our culture is so, you know, it's so ingrained in our culture to look for a structural abnormality as an explanation for an individual 's symptoms. And so, I find myself struggling with that all the time, not only discussing why we're ordering an imaging study, but, if that person comes back and I'm describing to them the abnormalities on that imaging study, I've got to be very careful about describing them in the context of what we expect. And so, I'll typically try to use words like, well, you've got some wear-and-tear changes that we all get, as compared to saying, well, you've got a disc herniation abnormality at L five S one that's causing your pain. That statement could have a negative effect on that individual's framing of what's going on. Maybe that L five S one disc is contributing to their symptoms and maybe it isn't. Maybe it's been there or for years and maybe it's new. And even if it is new, does that mean, in that patient's mind, that now they've got an abnormality that has to be fixed or else they will continue to have pain? And so, kind of trying to keep all of those things in mind is why we want to kind of color that interaction. And I mentioned both verbal and nonverbal interaction and communication with the patient, because I think that they are picking up on all of these signals. Some of them are very obvious and some of them are very subtle. But keep in mind their brains, their nervous systems are primed to interpret all of these signals, both verbal and nonverbal. And that's going to have a downstream - or upstream, I would say - effect on their framing and how they interpret the interaction and what they think it means for them and their future. So, you know, it's kind of a big thing to think about when you- every time you walk in a room, but it's an important thing to think about when we're communicating with patients.  Dr Grouse: It's absolutely fascinating and has really made me go back and think about, gosh, are there ways that I could have done things better to really message this in a more helpful way? And on that note, do you have any tips or tricks on how to put out that that messaging, both verbal and nonverbal; to be, you know, to avoid those pitfalls of kind of reinforcing the wrong message about tissue damage? Dr Williams: Yeah. I mean, so one of the main things is trying to be very purposeful about educating people on the difference between tissue damage or potential tissue damage and pain. And so being careful not to use statements like, well, I think your pain is coming from this disc or this structural abnormality because again, we want to try to separate those things. They are different. I think that, you know, how we discuss imaging studies is very important because you want people to understand that an imaging study is just that. It's anatomy and it doesn't equal function, it doesn't equal what they experience in terms of sensory symptoms and pain. But I think the goal is to try to be very purposeful and maybe even reexamine how we discuss those things or when we discuss those things. One of the things I've found helpful is kind of the order in which I perform my clinical assessment. So traditionally, I was taught, like many, take the history, do the physical examination, and then start to discuss and educate patients. Right? Here's the test I want to order, here's what I think may be going on, so on and so forth. I think in some cases it's more beneficial to take the history and, before the physical examination, discuss what I'm thinking, taking that opportunity to discuss the differences between nociception, tissue damage, the experience of pain, the importance of movement, so on and so forth. And then do the physical examination so that that person has some idea of what is it that he's looking for. How is this going to inform his opinions and recommendations and so on and so forth. But also provide them with the concept that movement, for instance, is safe unless they have certain kinds of red flags on their history. I'm encouraging movement and I'm encouraging them to recognize that some of these movements they may have predicted would have been painful for them actually aren't painful, and they may start to internalize the concept that they can do it once without paying, that probably means that they're not damaging themselves every time they perform that movement. And if they can do one pain-free rep, that's important, and that may counteract the concept that they are damaging themselves every time they move and every time they feel pain, that means that there's tissue damage. So, what we talk about, how we talk about it and even when we talk about it during the course of that evaluation may have some negative or positive effects. And it may be beneficial to kind of think about those things and whether or not our typical approach might be the best or maybe we can improve on that or adjust that, particularly in certain situations and with certain patients. Dr Grouse: That's absolutely fascinating, and great tips I think that all of our listeners will want to incorporate as we're approaching this patient population. You know, in your article, I also wanted to talk about, you mentioned some really interesting treatments for pain is that I think would include, or would, fall under the category of neuromodulation. Can you summarize some of these options for us? Dr Williams: Yeah. I mean, so I think that the concept of neuromodulation, I tend to think of it in a very holistic sense. And so not only focusing on the application of external stimuli and that could be, you know, electrical stimuli, magnetic stimuli, cryo, analgesia, those kinds of things in order to turn up or down nervous system activity, electrical signals, what have you. I think of neuromodulation in a global sense. I think in a way, cognitive restructuring and education, in a way, is a form of neuromodulation. It's affecting how that individual frames the concept of their pain, structural changes versus experience, so on and so forth. But generally, I'm talking about these kinds of things. So, there are some very interesting approaches with electrical stimulation and it doesn't necessarily have to be permanent implantation of a stimulator as we tend to think about with spinal cord stimulation, but there are some interesting temporary peripheral nerve stimulators that that can be very helpful for various kinds of spinal pain. And then there's also these technologies that I find fascinating. Some of them are in the wearables category. So, combining the education and framing and cognitive restructuring with things like virtual reality, there are some interesting programs that combine some predictive modeling with virtual reality, such that an individual has goggles on, they are participating in some activity that requires them to move in a certain direction and move to a certain extent that may or may not match what they are seeing visually in the goggles. So, you can kind of begin to kind of dissociate their expectation of when they may experience pain as a function of their movement from what actually happens. So, these kinds of things, I think, are really interesting ways to augment our traditional approaches to pain, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, some kinds of injections, with these additional approaches that really have an effect on the nervous system as opposed to just focusing on what I would call kind of the mechanical anatomy, the joints and the discs and what have you, with traditional approaches. Dr Grouse: It's really exciting to hear about some of these new options that can be tried to help with this neuromodulation and sort of cognitive restructuring. Of course, understanding that there's some things that we do ourselves that do this in the clinic encounter, which I think is a great reminder. I wanted to touch on, in your article, you had mentioned that we really have to be aware as clinicians, that health inequities and disparities and even the social determinants of health have inevitable effects on spine pain. How can our listeners better recognize and ensure equitable care for this patient population, particularly in light of the fact that many of these therapies that we've just been talking about can be difficult to access even in the best circumstances? Dr Williams: Well, you know, thanks for asking that question. I think that's a great question. I think from the standpoint of, you know, health equity and addressing, you know, disparities and that kind of thing, the first thing is to just acknowledge and recognize that these things are present. And even, you know, though we may have the best intentions, there may be scenarios where our practices are affected and our patients are affected by these kinds of things. So, I think the first thing is the acknowledgement. And then the second thing is kind of trying to figure out if there are things that we can do as individual practitioners, or our offices can do or the entities that we interact with, maybe that's a hospital system or what have you to address these kinds of things. So, we know, for instance, from the standpoint of race and ethnicity, there's disparities with respect to African Americans, with Hispanics and other ethnic minorities and the kind of care they receive. We know that access resulting from insurance coverage and geographical limitations, that kind of thing can be significant. And interestingly, it doesn't necessarily mean that the person is uninsured. So, for instance, we will often see individuals who've had work injuries and who are covered by the workers' compensation system have certain limitations placed on what they have access to, often resulting in lots of frustration from those patients. And that's a reality that we sometimes have to work really hard to overcome. Socioeconomic status, provider bias. And again, this is something that we have to kind of do some internal searching to say, hey, am I approaching these individuals on a on a more equal and equitable basis, or am I also subject to some of the biases that that I've been exposed to and trying to overcome that? So, I think that's a huge part of the context. And when we talk about how we learn, whether we're talking about spine pain or anything else, I'm a believer in that kind of cycle of pedagogy that includes content-based information, which is kind of the very basic foundational information, that includes things we can memorize and definitions we can memorize. And that may include things like what we've talked about relative to kind of the nociception and pain pathways, so on and so forth. But then there are concepts, and we've talked about the concept of verbal communication and nonverbal communication, the concept of cognitive restructuring and neuromodulation as an approach. But then context is kind of that last level, probably the most significant level in terms of how we can integrate all this information and really master information. And that context has to do with things like social determinants and disparities and the reality that these things have an effect on how we evaluate and manage patients and the success with which patients can be managed. And so, I appreciate that question, I think it's a great question, because it gets that kind of the reality of what does this look like in real life as opposed to just on the page or just in a textbook. Dr Grouse: Well, that's really helpful and certainly something that we can all keep in mind as we try to be more aware of this, and I like the idea of just acknowledging it and just having it there, knowing that this exists and helping that inform how we approach these patients. I wanted to ask you, what do you think the biggest controversy is currently in the evaluation and management of spine pain? Dr Williams: You know, I think that there's a couple of controversies that are interesting. Nowadays, one of them has to do with the utility of some of the things that have been performed and done most frequently for spine pain, and that's things like epidural injections, facet injections, some of the interventional procedures. There's some controversy among some as to whether or not these things are effective, you know, what role they have in treatment because some people will say, oh, is there any long-term effect from these kinds of procedures? Even patients will sometimes say, hey, listen, I'm not sure if I want an injection because isn't that just temporary, or, isn't that just a band aid? But I think that when we talk about pain from the perspective of it potentially being a progressive disorder and trying to be aggressive with managing pain so that we are less likely to see some of the chronic manifestations that occur with maladaptive neuroplasticity it's important to be aggressive with stopping no subceptive signals, reducing an individual 's experience of pain, optimizing their function, and having a positive effect on the ability to treat and eliminate pain, even if that means with epidural injections or blocks or what have you, as long as they're safe and effective. I think that there are some controversies evolving related to some of the regenerative procedures that have been done for other kinds of musculoskeletal pain. So, for instance, PRP and stem cells, you know, people have been doing those for knees and muscle tears and what have you. And of course, that technology has kind of evolved into potential approaches for spine pain. People are often interested in whether PRP or stem cells may help their spine pain. And so, I think that's another area of potential controversy because there hasn't been a ton of, you know, high-level evidence, although there are some, you know, there's some studies out there and there's some evidence that they may be of benefit. And I think the role of stimulators and implants for axial pain is another area of potential controversy. Those are probably the biggest things in this area of spine pain that are topics of controversy. There are things that have people talked about for years in terms of chiropractic care versus traditional medical care. But I think right now it's the utility of these kinds of interventional procedures, the role of regenerative procedures and injections, and then the role of more aggressive interventions like permanent implantation of stimulators and that kind. Dr Grouse: Is there anything coming on the horizon in the field of managing spine pain that we should be looking out for? Dr Williams: Well, you know, I am still bullish on the concept of neuromodulation and we've talked about that peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and then other wearables, VR, so on and so forth. I think that those things will continue to evolve, and I think that technologies continue to evolve that are likely to help with spine related pain. Some of them are very interestingly related to the ability to strengthen multifidus muscles and improve muscular function in individuals with spine pain. But I think that's one area - neuromodulation - that we'll continue to see evolution. I think that- I'm interested to see what the role of regenerative injections and regenerative procedures may play. And then just like every other field of human endeavor, artificial intelligence, machine learning, those kinds of things are likely to have a significant effect on how we diagnose an individuals, on treatment options for various individuals, and even a predicting outcome from various treatment. So those, I think, are examples of areas that we'll see continued growth and evolution with respect to spine pain. Dr Grouse: Well, I'm very excited to see what comes down the pipeline and both vastly more to come, I'm sure. So, thank you so much, Vernon, for joining us. I really enjoyed reading your article. I really enjoyed talking about this topic. I think I've learned a lot and I hope that our listeners will take the time to read this article. It's really, really helpful. Dr Williams: Well, I appreciate the opportunity. I really enjoy participating in this process. The interview was fun, so thanks a lot for having me. I really appreciate it. Dr Grouse: Again, today I've been interviewing Dr Vernon Williams, whose article on spine pain appears in the most recent issue of Continuum on pain management in neurology. Be sure to check out Continuum Audio episodes from this and other issues. And thank you to our listeners for joining today. Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, associate editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use this link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. AAN members, you can get CME for listening to this interview by completing the evaluation at Continnpub.com/AudioCME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Robert Fernandez, the Executive Director of Cientifico Latino, and a United States Obama Leaders for the Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program. He is a former PD Soros Fellow and a former undocumented immigrant who once had a dream of becoming a scientist. His dreams have become a reality, and he is now helping historically marginalized students access higher education in the sciences!

This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by MIT economist Anna Stansbury to discuss the troubling lack of socioeconomic diversity within the economics profession. Stansbury discusses her research from a paper she co-authored with Robert Schultz titled “The Economics Profession's Socioeconomic Diversity Problem”, which reveals that a strikingly low percentage of economists come from less-advantaged backgrounds. They have a thoughtful discussion about how that lack of diversity affects the profession's ability to address issues of power, inequality, and social problems, and they highlight the need for more diverse perspectives in the profession to ensure a more inclusive and equitable approach to economic analysis. They also point out that diversifying the field is not just a matter of equity but is crucial for fostering innovative solutions to economic challenges. Anna Stansbury is an economist and Assistant Professor of Work and Organization Studies at MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Her research primarily focuses on labor economics, with a particular emphasis on wage inequality, labor market power, and the dynamics of worker power within organizations. She recently co-authored a paper with Robert Schutls, “Socioeconomic Diversity of Economics Ph.Ds,” published by the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Twitter: @annastansbury Further reading: Socioeconomic Diversity of Economics PhDs Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics Substack: The Pitch

Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV Season 5, Episode 5 Episode Title: Legacy: Racism in Medicine Guest: Dr. Uché Blackstock   Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV is a podcast that explores all things diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related. In each episode, Oscar and his guests have lively discussions around DEI topics, explore the latest research on the topic, and discuss the implications so that listeners will be more knowledgeable about the topics and be able to apply the insights to their lives.   Show Summary:  "The under 6% representation of Black physicians stems from policies like the Flexner Report, which closed many HBCU medical schools, reducing Black doctors and care quality in underserved communities. We must correct these injustices by improving access to education and support in medical training." — Dr. Uché Blackstock Black physicians have shown resilience, but systemic barriers persist across generations. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Uché Blackstock, a physician, health equity advocate, and author of Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. She's focused on breaking down these barriers to improve care for marginalized communities. We explore the history of Black representation in medicine, the impact of systemic racism, and urgent reforms for equitable healthcare. Dr. Blackstock offers actionable steps for change, making this a vital listen for anyone committed to health equity. 3 Exceptional Highlights: Even with Harvard degrees, Black individuals still face major health disparities due to systemic and interpersonal racism. Socioeconomic status helps, but Black families still have fewer resources than white families, limiting access to education and opportunities. AAMC data shows wealthier students perform better on the MCAT and are more represented in medical schools due to better access to resources, not intelligence.   Show Highlights:    Can you discuss your mother's journey as a black woman in medicine and the lessons you learned from her?   02:35 - Dr. Uché Blackstock   My mother overcame tough challenges growing up. As the first in her family to attend college, she went on to Harvard Medical School. Her journey taught me the value of returning to serve your community, no matter your education.   What are some urgent reforms needed in our healthcare system to address disparities?   13:07 -  Dr. Uché Blackstock   Opening new medical schools is a step in the right direction, but we need federally and privately funded pipeline programs from early education and more equitable learning environments.   How does the wealth gap contribute to the opportunity gap in education, particularly in medical school?   14:51 -  Dr. Oscar Holmes IV   Unlike fully funded PhD programs, law and medical schools require a full-time commitment and significant financial resources, disadvantaging those without support.   What advice would you give to patients who feel they are not receiving the best health care, and how can they advocate for themselves?   24:47 -  Dr. Uché Blackstock   Prepare questions, bring support, ask about your diagnosis and treatment, and don't hesitate to get second opinions if unsure about your care. Can you share some insights about your mentors and any critical advice that helped you through tough times? 29:15 -  Dr. Uché Blackstock Cross-racial mentoring is essential. Seek out mentors, and offer mentorship when you can. Important Links:   Episode Sponsor Links:    Producer Links:   Host Social Media Links:   Subscribe to Diversity Matters  Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher   

#936: How socioeconomic factors explain achievement gaps, with Eric Hengyu Hu and Paul L. MorganOn this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, SUNY Albany's Eric Hengyu Hu and Paul L. Morgan, authors of Fordham's recently released report Explaining Achievement Gaps: The Role of Socioeconomic Factors, joins Mike and David to discuss their findings. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reports on a study of differences in grading practices between international and domestic instructors at U.S. public universities.Recommended content: Eric Hengyu Hu and Paul L. Morgan, Explaining Achievement Gaps: The Role of Socioeconomic Factors, Fordham Institute (August 2024)“America's highest-achieving students are disproportionately Asian. Let's not be afraid to investigate why.”—Michael J. Petrilli and Amber M. NorthernMeredith Coffey and Adam Tyner, Excellence Gaps by Race and Socioeconomic Status, Fordham Institute (August 2023)Trang Pham and Stephanie Potochnick, Undergraduate Grading Practices of International and Domestic Faculty: Evidence From Three Large U.S. Public Universities, AERA Open (2024) Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org.

Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Mortality Among Older Adults With Health-Related or Socioeconomic Risk Factors  JAMA Network Open  This British study included 135,103 older (median age 64) adults and compared drinking patterns with mortality during a median follow-up of 12 years. Compared to occasional drinkers, low-risk drinkers had higher cancer mortality (HR, 1.11), moderate-risk drinkers had higher all-cause and cancer mortality (HRs, 1.10 and 1.15), and high-risk drinking had higher all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality (HRs, 1.33, 1.39, and 1.21). These results contrast with earlier studies showing protective effects of low- to moderate-risk drinking. Researchers used occasional drinkers as the control group, where previous studies used abstainers including former drinkers with residual health effects. There was a small protective effect of drinking only with meals and drinking wine. In conclusion, the authors failed to find a protective effect of low-risk drinking on mortality.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith Guest: Boston Nick Barry Main Topics Covered: • Current Global Conflicts: • Discussion on the ongoing military actions in Iraq and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. • Examination of Netanyahu's policies and their implications. • Venezuelan Political Crisis: • Analysis of the political unrest in Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro's controversial presidency. • The legitimacy of election results and the role of international actors like the CIA. • Impact on Venezuelan citizens and mass exodus due to political instability. • Haitian Leadership Assassination: • The assassination of Haiti's leader allegedly involving US CIA and Colombian narco squads. • US involvement in sending Kenyan police officers to Haiti to control civil unrest. • Socioeconomic Issues and Inequality: • The role of major corporations like BlackRock and BlackStone in economic disparity. • Discussion on housing crises, financial manipulation, and the concept of divide and conquer used by the elite to maintain control. • Examination of media's role in shaping public perception and diverting attention from critical issues. • General Commentary on Social and Political Issues: • Discussion on trans rights and the cultural debate surrounding them. • The significance of civil rights, particularly in terms of personal freedoms like abortion. • Reflection on the potential for unified action among different social groups to challenge systemic oppression. Thank you for tuning in! If you are digging what I am doing, and picking up what I'm putting down, please follow, subscribe, and share the podcast on social media and with friends. Reviews are greatly appreciated. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Links below  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-another-thing-with-dave/id1498443271 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1HLX3dqSQgeWZNXVZ1Z4EC? Thanks again!!! Follow me and find More of My Content with link below https://linktr.ee/andanotherthingwithdave Thank you to my listeners throughout the world. Now heard in 65 countries. According to Spotify my podcast is in the top 20% of podcasts shared internationally. Listener locations: 71% USA 8% Canada 6% United Kingdom  3% India 3% Australia  1% Ireland 1% Germany And less than 1% in 50 plus countries THANK YOU all !!! #Global conflicts 2024, #Israel bombing Lebanon, #Iraq military actions, #Netanyahu Hamas policies, #Venezuela political crisis, #Nicolas Maduro elections, #CIA in Venezuela, #Haiti leader assassination, #BlackRock BlackStone economic impact, #Housing crisis 2024, #Socioeconomic inequality, #Trans rights debate, #Abortion civil rights, #Media manipulation 2024, #andanotherthing

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(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Benji Backer is a conservative climate activist (yes, you read that right). Benji is the president and founder of the American Conservation Coalition, a bi-partisan environmental policy lobbying organization. BUY BENJI'S NEW BOOK:  https://www.amazon.com/Conservative-Environmentalist-Common-Solutions-Sustainable-ebook/dp/B0CJ24CZW8  EPISODE LINKS - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/  - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey   - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952   BENJI LINKS - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/benjibacker/?hl=en  - WEBSITE: https://acc.eco/  LEAP BRANDS LINKS - WEBSITE: https://leapbrands.io/  - INSTAGRAM: ​​https://www.instagram.com/leapbrands/  FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/   INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/  X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips   - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily   - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP   Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “JULIANDOREY”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Benji working w/ Jared Kushner on Climate; Benji's very confused childhood 6:24 - Benji gets into Republican politics as a kid & then gets into climate somehow 10:19 - Al Gore's “An Inconvenient Truth”; Apocalyptic Cults; Celebrity hypocrisy & Virtue signalling 18:39 - Greta & AOC; Benji's organization & how it started 22:19 - Science of Climate Change; Wisconsin Winter Disasters 27:47 - The biggest Climate Change Threat Nobody talks about 31:37 - Climate Scientists, Politics, & The Industrial Revolution History; Fossil Fuels right now 38:06 - What does Carbon Footprint “mean?”; What's really happening w/ Glaciers & water levels 50:43 - NYC, Boston, & Miami Underwater?; How to RAISE Cities off water 1:00:53 - “Clean Coal” (lmao); Trump & Socioeconomic impact on coal miners; Nuclear Energy 1:06:56 - Bill Gates new Nuclear Project; Why Nuclear Energy is Climate Friendly 1:18:12 - Govs vs Corps; Blackrock 1:26:37 - Political pendulum extremism 1:28:41 - Greta Thunberg; Climate Distractions for Gov Actions 1:38:29 - Coastal vs. Rural Political Divide; Hating on farmers who feed us 1:43:39 - Julian's NYC Businesswoman Story; 1 Party System 1:49:59 - Politics' greatest crime; Phones & the divide; Technology evolving faster than humans 2:00:02 - Rural Americans' interaction w/ nature 2:03:13 - China, India & Russia don't care 2:08:58 - Regulations vs Free Market w/ Climate 2:15:15 - Benji's Jared Kushner Meeting 2:20:12 - Overpopulation vs Underpopulation 2:25:25 - AOC's Extinction Lady Prank Funny Video 2:32:33 - Why Alex Epstein is Wrong about fossil fuels 2:37:02 - The danger of Benji playing both sides; Slave to $$$ 2:42:51 - The Green New Deal 2:49:57 - California's new 2035 Electric Vehicle Law 2:55:16 - Benji's Next Project CREDITS: - Host, Producer, and Editor: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.instagram.com/allaman.docyou/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 225 - Benji Backer Music by Artlist.io

In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher interviews Dr. Susan Gutierrez, a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow graduate and NIH T-32 sponsored research fellow whose specific interest is in pediatric intestinal failure and intestinal rehabilitation at the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Gutierrez is the first author of the research article “Associations between hospital‐level socioeconomic patient mix and rates of central line–associated bloodstream infections in short bowel syndrome: A retrospective cohort study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024

Healthcare Show Notes: You can reach me on the website at www.causeofdeath100secs.net or you can email me at Jackie@causeofdeath100secs.net. My Link Tree can be found at: https://linktr.ee/CauseofDeathpod Hello and welcome to Cause of Death – 100 Seconds to Midnight. I'm your host, Jackie Moranty. This episode is going to be a little different since I'm going to give you a glimpse into my life. I normally try to keep my personal life out of the podcast, or at least limit it to entertaining anecdotes that are related to whatever topic I've chosen to teach you about. This time, you're going to be immersed in a personal journey that I've been experiencing over the last couple of years. This story will hopefully, give you all some insight about the American healthcare system and the ways that it fails us. It's 90 Seconds to Midnight and in one of the most powerful countries in the world, only two classes of people can afford healthcare, the very rich and the very poor. I've taken the link to my GoFundMe out since I've met my goal. Thank you all so much for donating. https://agentsync.io/blog/loa/the-history-of-health-insurance-past-present-and-future https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-spending-healthcare-changed-time/#Annual%20change%20in%20price%20and%20quantity%20indexes%20of%20health%20services,%201980-2022,%20index%20numbers%202017=100 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK500098/ https://developmentalpolitics.org/platform-of-policy-recommendations/homelessness-in-the-u-s/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2Je1BhAgEiwAp3KY71ecsxQGxcCSgQ_9r1NC6z_hyPTyzahtd011WpvpffS2uHLdELsT4BoCRCUQAvD_BwE https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/national/medical-debt-is-forcing-people-into-homelessness https://consumers4qualitycare.org/medical-debt-puts-housing-out-of-reach-for-millions-of-consumers/#:~:text=Nearly%20half%20of%20those%20people,likelihood%20of%20experiencing%20poor%20health.   Music: Time Off by Damma Beatz You can reach me on: Instagram: @CauseofDeathpod Threads: @causeofdeathpodcast FB: @COD100Secs Twitter: @CauseofDeath10 TikTok: @causeofdeath100secs Please don't forget to rate and review on any of the platforms found here: www.causeofdeath100secs.net You can support Cause of Death here: Subscribe on Apple Subscriptions Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/JackieMoranty Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/causeofdeathluckycharmsunplugg Merch can be found at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/causeofdeathluckycharmsunplugged Please share this podcast with everyone you know. Cause of Death – 100 Seconds to Midnight is a proud member of the Darkcast Network. Find us at @darkcastnetwork on Twitter and @DarkcastNetwork on Facebook. I am also a proud member of the Ossa Collective Network. Cause of Death – 100 Seconds to Midnight can be found on all major podcast platforms. Tags #CauseofDeath100secs #Healthcare #Insurance #Epidemiology #Economics #history #socioeconomics

Education News Headline Roundup [00:05:22]University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his resignation from his presidential position effective July 31, 2024, citing the need to focus on his wife's health and family responsibilities. ACT Education Corp has announced changes to the ACT format and length as the company transitions from a non-profit to a for-profit entity and grapples with the effects of COVID and fluctuating interest in test-optional admissions policies.2U, Inc., a prominent, Maryland-based online education company, has announced that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This decision follows significant financial struggles, including mounting debt of close to $1 billion and declining revenues.Schooling Without School: Free Schools, Democratic Schools, and the Unschooling Movement [00:13:00]Alternative educational models, particularly self-directed learning approaches like free schooling and unschooling, have gained traction post-COVID-19. These models focus on tailored educational experiences, addressing individual student needs and interests, and often stem from diverse counter-cultural ideologies. Historical influences include Socrates, Plato, Rousseau, and Dewey, and significant figures discussed include A.S. Neill, founder of Summerhill School, and John Holt, advocate for homeschooling and unschooling. Both critiqued traditional schooling and promoted student autonomy, though their methods and reception are varied.Free schooling is characterized by significant student autonomy, democratic governance, voluntary class attendance, and a focus on self-directed projects and experiential learning. Notable examples include Summerhill in the UK and Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts. Unschooling posits that children learn best through self-directed education without formal classes or curricula. It emphasizes student-led learning, everyday experiences as educational opportunities, and a non-compulsory structure. Parents act as facilitators rather than teachers.This episode examines criticisms, such as potential academic gaps and socialization challenges, and discusses the suitability of these sometimes-radical student-led models for different learners, including those with disabilities. Socioeconomic factors affecting the feasibility of homeschooling and unschooling are also discussed. Post-COVID-19, remote work opportunities have increased the feasibility of these models, but socioeconomic status remains a significant determinant of access to resources and opportunities for self-directed learning.Sources & Resources:The ACT Test Is EvolvingACT exam: Changes coming to college admissions test, will be significantly shorter and cheaper - ABC13 HoustonThe SAT Has Changed: Here's What to KnowThe ACT's private equity takeover and the future of testingDuring test-optional college admissions, exam-prep companies still thrivedUniversity of Florida President Ben Sasse announces resignationBoard approves Sen. Ben Sasse to lead the University of Florida, despite outcryUniversity of Florida faculty passes symbolic vote against possible selection of Sen. Ben Sasse as president.Ben Sasse, controversial University of Florida president, announces his resignation | PBS News2U files for bankruptcy, but says students won't notice - The Baltimore BannerA look at 2U's path to bankruptcy | Higher Ed DiveOPM Watch: What Happens if Online Giant 2U Goes Under?Unschooling Is the Parenting Trend That's Pissing Everyone OffWhat to Know About Unschooling | K-12 Schools | U.S. NewsDemocratic Schools – Education RevolutionDemocratic and Self-Directed EducationA Typical Summerhill Day16:1 - Episode 14: Montessori SchoolsWhat Is Montessori EducationWhat Is the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education?A.S. Neill | Summerhill School, progressive education, libertarian education | BritannicaJohn Holt GWSDeveloping Self-Directed Learners - PMCSelf-Directed LearningRethinking the globalisation of problem-based learning: how culture challenges self-directed learningSugata Mitra | Speaker | TEDJohn Holt (educator) - WikipediaUnschooling - WikipediaSudbury Valley SchoolA. S. Neill - WikipediaSummerhill alumni: 'What we learnt at the school for scandal' | The IndependentSummerhill school: these days surprisingly strict | Teaching | The GuardianFlavor Flav is soaking up his 1st Olympic experience cheering on the US water polo teams | AP NewsThe newest Olympic sports being played at the 2024 Paris Games - CBS News.MTV News Website Goes Dark, Archives Pulled Offline

Assistant Professor of Management, Leandro Pongeluppe, joins the show to discuss his research on the unintended consequences of training programs that develop entrepreneurial skills to help improve socioeconomic mobility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Listeners!  We have a great Research Insights Podcast Episode to bring to you today.  Listen to the conversation between host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute and guest Magali Barbieri, PhD, Co-Director of the Human Mortality Database and Director of the U.S. Mortality Database, University of California, Berkeley.  They are discussing the report authored by Magali and titled “The Impact of Covid-19 on the Socioeconomic Differential in Mortality in the United States.”   Report Landing Page:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/covid-socioeconomic-mortality/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

Jim and Dana are 58, five years into their second marriages, and coping with changes in their new lifestyle in different ways. Jim is set on providing as he follows patterns from his past, hiding tens of thousands in debt. Dana daydreams of her past in California—and the lifetime of alimony she passed up.  This episode is brought to you by: Superhuman | Get a free month of lightning fast email at https://try.sprh.mn/ramitsethi. Mint Mobile | To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/ramit. Claritin | Visit https://claritin.com right now for a discount so you can get allergy relief and live Claritin Clear. Babbel | For our listeners only, get 60% off your Babbel subscription at https://Babbel.com/ramit. DeleteMe | If you want to get your personal information removed from the web, go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit for 20% off. Links mentioned in this episode • Socioeconomic mobility in the United States (Wikipedia) Connect with Ramit • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show • Get Money Coaching with Ramit  • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube • Submit a question for the newsletter iwt.com/askramit  If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here. Produced by Crate Media.

Is the WNBA finally getting the shine it deserves, or is there a deeper story behind the recent buzz? Buckle up, because Lira throws a jump shot straight into the hot topic of race, media portrayals, and the future of women's basketball. Hold on tight as we dive into this episode and see if we can answer the question: is the WNBA finally winning the game, or is there a foul on the court?Lira takes center stage in this episode, diving deep into the complexities surrounding women's basketball, particularly the WNBA. The conversation centers around race and the way the media portrays the league.Lira finds herself at odds with LeBron James' recent comments. James suggested that Caitlin Clark, a standout white player, is the primary reason for the WNBA's recent surge in interest. Lira argues that this perspective is narrow-minded.According to Lira, the focus should be on the underlying problems within the WNBA. Why is it, she asks, that the media consistently prioritizes Caitlin Clark while overlooking the accomplishments of Black players who have been the league's foundation for years?The conversation sheds light on the lack of women, especially women of color, holding positions of power within the WNBA and sports media in general. This lack of diversity contributes to the marginalization of Black athletes and shapes the way the WNBA is presented to the public.Lira also critiques the WNBA's recent rebranding efforts, which seem to focus on an idea of "feminine energy" that some find exclusionary. She argues that the league should strive for a more inclusive image that celebrates the diversity of its players and fan base.The podcast doesn't shy away from the complex issue of Black fans not always consistently supporting Black athletes. Socioeconomic factors are explored as possible reasons behind this phenomenon. Ultimately, the episode calls for a broader conversation about racial equity and the need for systemic change within the WNBA.That's the buzzer beater! Lira's podcast leaves us with more to consider than just the final score. So, if you're ready to go deeper into the game of life, dribble on over to Lira's self-reflection podcast available on all major streaming platforms. And hey, while you're there, check out our brand new merchandise store! We've got all the gear to rep your love for the Self Reflection Podcast and for Lira's insightful coaching. Speaking of coaching, Lira's services are finally live at Unguard The Soul. Want to win the game of self-discovery? Head over to our Instagram bio for all the links!#WNBA #WomensBasketball #SportsTalk #PodcastEpisode #LiraPodcast #SelfReflection #RacialEquity #MediaRepresentation #BlackLivesMatter #EmpowerWomen #DiversityInSports #LiraCoaching #UnguardedSoul #SelfDiscovery #NewMerchAlert #SupportSmallBusiness https://prolonfast.com/products/gofast?rfsn=7553594.01507e9&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7553594.01507e9Support the Show.

A supermajority of the public, including nearly every demographic, want mass deportations. Yet because we have no movement of governance (just campaigning), we can't get most red states to do anything about it, much less get House Republicans to fight on the budget. The latest labor statistics portray this invasion crisis in the starkest terms imaginable by showing how nearly all of the job growth in recent years has been from the foreign-born. We're joined by Steven Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, who does a deep dive into the jobs data. He believes that we are accelerating a long-term trend of the American worker sitting on the sidelines by opening up an endless stream of foreign workers. This is the worst mix of bad immigration policies with terrible social-economic policies internally. There are now millions of America males of working age no longer in the workforce. Steven also estimates that 8-9 million illegal aliens have come in, and the net migration since Biden took office is over 6 million. It directly lowers wages for Americans but also ensures that politicians don't have to deal with the internal problem of the languishing American on the sidelines of the labor market.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Mandy Turner, Senior Manager - Heading up Cybersecurity OperationsOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajane1/Nyalok Gatwech, Data and Engagement Assistant, The University of QueenslandOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyalok/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, the conversation explored the intersection of criminology and cybersecurity with insights from Mandy Turner and Nyalok Gatwech. The discussion emphasized the significance of incorporating criminological principles into cybersecurity practices to better understand and combat cyber threats.Mandy Turner elaborated on the practical applications of criminology within cybersecurity. She provided examples of how profiling cybercriminals based on criminological research can aid in predicting and preventing cyberattacks. Turner's insights underscored the value of empirical data in shaping cybersecurity strategies and policies.Nyalok Gatwech shared her perspective on the evolving nature of cyber threats. Gatwech emphasized that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the integration of criminology into cybersecurity becomes increasingly crucial. She pointed out that understanding the socio-economic factors that drive individuals to engage in cybercrime can help develop more targeted and effective interventions.Together, the guests painted a comprehensive picture of how criminology can enrich the field of cybersecurity. They argued that by studying the patterns and underlying causes of cybercriminal behavior, professionals can develop more robust defensive mechanisms.There is a consensus amongst the group on the need for ongoing research and collaboration between criminologists and cybersecurity professionals to stay ahead of emerging threats. It is evident that a multifaceted approach, integrating both criminological and cybersecurity expertise, is essential for addressing the dynamic landscape of cyber threats effectively.Top Questions AddressedWhat is the significance of criminology in cybersecurity?How can profiling cybercriminals aid in predicting and preventing cyberattacks?What socio-economic factors drive individuals to engage in cybercrime?___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Perception vs. perspective has either ended businesses before they got off the ground or saved businesses with a phenomenal pivot. Many entrepreneurs, startups, business leaders, marketers, and go-to-market specialists need to acknowledge that their perception of themselves, value, product, service, or interpretation of the marketplace can be flawed, narrow-minded, or completely inaccurate. To combat this, you must embrace gaining a better perspective by exploring other possibilities of the source of truth beyond what you see, know, can identify, or believe at times.The more value threads you create in the minds and literal usability of the consumer, the stronger the bonds, and the higher the probability of becoming a buyer, an advocate, a connection conductor, and part of an engaging community of support, referrals, and brand resonance. The question is, how do you create and maintain value threads effectively? Beyond The Episode Gems:Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast NetworkGet The New Book "Influencer Marketing"Get Discount Off Riverside & Try For Free  #####Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy: • Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews•  Follow Troy's LinkedIn @FindTroy• Get Strategy Solutions & Services: FindTroy.com•  Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: StrategizeUpBook.com•  Follow Troy's Instagram @FindTroy

The dictionary defines poverty as having little or no money or possessions…and no means of getting them. That definition of poverty is undoubtedly true, as far as it goes, but is there more to poverty than a lack of resources? Brian Fikkert certainly thinks so and joins us today to discuss it. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is also the co-author of the best-selling book, “When Helping Hurts: How To Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting The Poor…And Yourself”. In his book, Brian describes how the Allied powers established the World Bank to rebuild a shattered Europe after World War II. How can that lesson inform us about treating poverty today?While pumping money into Europe was successful, pumping money into developing regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America afterward did not have as good results. This shows that while surface issues like lack of infrastructure may look the same, the underlying conditions are often very different, and we need to consider those underlying conditions when addressing poverty.The World Bank then surveyed impoverished people, and the results were surprising.What did the results reveal? They were shocked to find that the answers people gave were things like "I feel less than human, I feel shame, I lacked dignity, I don't feel like I'm part of the team, I feel like I'm ignored by society, I feel like I have no voice no agency." This showed the World Bank that impoverished people experience poverty in more social, psychological, and even spiritual ways related to their sense of self and place in the world, rather than just in material terms of lacking resources.Why are definitions so important?They are crucial because if you misdiagnose what's wrong with someone, you can give them the wrong treatment and make them worse instead of better. If you go to the doctor and they misdiagnose the problem, they may prescribe something that doesn't address the underlying cause and could worsen the condition. If we define poverty incorrectly when trying to help people, we may treat symptoms rather than causes, making the situation worse. Defining poverty accurately is crucial for understanding and effectively addressing the root issues.How can Christians do a better job of caring for the poor rather than simply sending money or giving material things? By taking a relational approach, you can help solve problems that can't be solved with just money. Christians must walk with people in poverty in highly relational ways that help them rediscover their dignity, sense of self, and relationships with others and God. This involves walking with them over time, not just quick fixes. We can also support organizations that work effectively with the poor and seek human flourishing by promoting the common good. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I own real estate. Should I pay my tithes out of the gross income I receive, or should I pay them after all the bills have been paid? I've been wrestling with this question for a while. I have some answers, but I just wanted to touch base and get some assistance.Resources Mentioned:When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve CorbettHelping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People by Brian Fikkert and Steve CorbettThe Chalmers CenterRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

In this episode Abena Appah-Sampong (@abenasamp) and Leana Dogbe (@leanadogbe) partner with Vaiva Dabravolskaite (vaivadabravolskaite@gmail.com) from ESVS to host an episode discussing social deprivation in vascular surgery. Dr. Tara Mastracci and Dr. Olamide Alabi join us to offer insights into how social deprivation drives disparities in outcomes and steps to how we can shift practice paradigms to better address our patient needs.   Dr. Tara Mastracci (@aorticsurgeon) is a vascular surgeon with over 15 years of experience treating and managing complex aortic pathologies. She is currently working at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, UK, on the Cardiothoracic Team doing complex aortic surgery. On top of her clinical duties, Dr. Mastracci is dedicated to studying the social and non-clinical factors influencing vascular outcomes.    Dr. Olamide Alabi (@OAlabiMD) is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Her clinical effort focuses on the full scope of vascular disease for patients at Emory University Hospital and the Atlanta VA HealthCare System, however, her academic portfolio and funded research is focused primarily on the intersection of peripheral artery disease, quality, and health equity.    References: Social Deprivation and the Association With Survival Following Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair/2021 https://www.annalsofvascularsurgery.com/article/S0890-5096(21)00872-4/fulltext Is social deprivation an independent predictor of outcomes following cardiac surgery? An analysis of 240,221 patients from a national registry. BMJ/2015 https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/6/e008287.long   Survival Disparity Following Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Highlights Inequality in Ethnic and Socio-economic Status/ https://www.ejves.com/article/S1078-5884(17)30521-X/fulltext Nash, D., McClure, G., Mastracci, T. M., & Anand, S. S. (2022). Social deprivation and peripheral artery disease. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 38(5), 612-622. Vart, P., Coresh, J., Kwak, L., Ballew, S. H., Heiss, G., & Matsushita, K. (2017). Socioeconomic status and incidence of hospitalization with lower‐extremity peripheral artery disease: atherosclerosis risk in communities study. Journal of the American Heart Association, 6(8), e004995. Henry, A. J., Hevelone, N. D., Belkin, M., & Nguyen, L. L. (2011). Socioeconomic and hospital-related predictors of amputation for critical limb ischemia. Journal of vascular surgery, 53(2), 330-339. Demsas, F., Joiner, M. M., Telma, K., Flores, A. M., Teklu, S., & Ross, E. G. (2022, June). Disparities in peripheral artery disease care: A review and call for action. In Seminars in vascular surgery (Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 141-154). WB Saunders.   Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and provide us with your feedback with our listener survey.

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Lifeforce, and Lumebox.Despite significant strides in cancer research over the past two decades, there remains a vast realm of uncertainty surrounding the impact of various cancers on individuals. Amidst the proliferation of cancer discourse on social media, distinguishing evidence-based information from conjecture can prove challenging. Today's guest is here to untangle all the complexities. Today, on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Joseph Zundell to discuss the research behind cancer prevention. Dr. Zundell shares the lifestyle factors that influence the development of cancer and the cutting-edge technologies for early cancer detection. Dr. Joe Zundell received his Ph.D. in cancer biology through the University of the Sciences and The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, PA. He has over ten years of cancer research experience as a cancer biologist. Much of his published research has focused on finding new therapies for the treatment of many different cancer types based on the epigenetic and metabolic characteristics of cancers. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Zundell dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):Technology for early detection of cancer (4:55 / 4:55)Obesity and visceral fats link to cancer (22:56 /19:30)Exercising to build muscle and for longevity (28:57 / 25:06)Protein intake and the metabolic process (35:00 / 30:23)Fasting mimicking diet before chemotherapy (47:14 / 42:17)Otto Werberg's research (53:17 / 49:39)Cancer as a metabolic disease (58:15 / 53:40)An overview of Dr. Thomas Seyfried's work and Dr. Zundell's viewpoint (1:07:07 / 1:02:08)Dr. Zundell's views on what needs additional research (1:09:43 / 1:05:09)Dr. Zundell's origin story (1:18:54 / 1:13:00)Socioeconomic status and its impact on disease (1:30:37/ 1:26:38)Rapid fire community questions (1:34:02 / 1:28:35)Also mentioned in this episode:Dr. Zundell's research Get $300 off Prenuvo at prenuvo.com/dhru (not an affiliate link)Ezra Test Fasting and Caloric Restriction in Cancer Prevention and TreatmentProfessor Valter Longo's Study Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRUP.Right now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress go to mylifeforce.com/dhru! Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device! That's over 50% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You'll Learn: An introduction on how essential oils influence mental health (0 min)  Jade's background and bio (2 min) Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min) How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (8 min) How essential oils can help one during times of trials by bringing us into the moment (13.50 min) Why we should customize interventions and not just treat a diagnosis (15.30 min) The multiple and holistic ways essential oils can benefit mental health: This is through the hedonic effect, psychological expectancy, memory-based association, and pharmacological mechanisms. (17.50 min) The importance of using integrative support along with clinical aromatherapy (25 min) The mental health conditions that have the most research with aromatherapy and what Jade has experienced with using various essential oils for them including: (28.30 min) Specific oils Jade is currently incorporating to help her family cope with grief. An oil that was featured in Jade's articles on essential oils for mental health and panic attacks that took me by surprise. Essential oils that can support mood and their mechanisms. (35 min) Jade's guidelines for diffusing essential oils for emotional support (38 min) The mood benefits received from topical applications of essential oils(48 min) Essential oils impact on the vagus nerve and how they can be used to change neural connections based on this (52 min) The many different integrative techniques to help with mental health: Essential oils can be incorporated into each one but are not the sole treatment. (55 min) Jade's insights on essential oils for trauma and how trauma changes the brain (1 hour) How essential oils can impact social connection and how being around others ignites all our senses (1 hour 8 min)  How food, the earth, and smell enhance our health: Socioeconomics can impact this. (1 hour 11 min) Using essential oils for the mental health of youth: Teens are especially suffering from mental health issues.  Closing questions to get to know Jade more and her recipe for aromatic baths Please share this with others. We are in a mental health crisis and many are suffering and could benefit from an integrative approach that incorporates aromatherapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices