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Ellington Jones, DrPH, MHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer of Surgical Specialties at UC San Diego Health, joins the podcast to discuss the expanding services at UCSD Health and the key responsibilities within his leadership role. He shares insights on navigating reimbursement challenges, improving access to care, and the importance of having a clear, strategic plan for AI implementation. Jones also highlights the ongoing growth efforts at UC San Diego Health and how innovation is shaping the organization's future.

Police estimate at least 60,000 people showed up to a No Kings Demonstration at Waterfront Park yesterday. UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health say they won't be participating in San Diego Pride Festival events this year over concerns with the headline performer. Tomorrow i the last day for South Bay San Diegans to register to vote in the special general election to fill the vacant seat in the County's first district.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

Today on the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, we're joined by world-renowned oncologist Dr. Rana McKay of UC San Diego Health. With training from Harvard and Dana-Farber, Dr. McKay breaks down the evolving landscape of triplet therapy—a combination of ADT, an ARPI (androgen receptor pathway inhibitor), and chemotherapy (docetaxel)—and how it's changing survival outcomes for men with advanced prostate cancer.In this enlightening and practical episode, Dr. Geo and Dr. McKay discuss:What triplet therapy is and how it compares to doublet therapyThe latest clinical trials and the importance of timing treatmentHow to personalize care for high- and low-volume metastatic prostate cancerWhen to escalate treatment—and when quality of life may outweigh aggressive therapyThe role of genomic tools like the Decipher score in decision-makingSide effect profiles, cold therapy, fasting, and integrative strategiesWhy communication and patient values should drive treatment decisionsIf you or a loved one is facing a diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, this episode offers invaluable clarity and hope.

Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard Mullin's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, Ron Skillens, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, joins host and Sheppard Mullin partner Michael Orlando to discuss the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and the importance of balancing innovation with compliance.   What We Discussed in This Episode:  How could AI transform patient care and hospital operations in the next five years? With health data being as sensitive and valuable as it is, why is an AI governance structure crucial for the creative and compliant use of AI? How can AI usage be effectively managed and coordinated between stakeholders to strike the right balance of innovation and risk? What have been some of the biggest challenges and lessons learned when establishing an AI governance structure? In what ways does patient interest shape the evaluation of AI applications in healthcare? What is the best way to keep staff and stakeholders updated on the latest AI advancements, emerging trends and best practices?   About Ron Skillens Ron Skillens is the chief compliance and privacy officer for UC San Diego Health. He is responsible for the mitigation of compliance and regulatory risks, pursuing leading practices and ensuring that all Health compliance and privacy activities are coordinated with the appropriate leaders.  In addition, Mr. Skillens provides health care research compliance support for UC San Diego Health Sciences and is responsible for administering the health system's policy and procedure process. He has more than 30 years of compliance, audit and risk management experience working with diverse senior leadership, physicians and boards, bringing to this position a demonstrated commitment to compliance and collaboration.   About Michael Orlando Michael Orlando is a corporate and intellectual property transactions partner in Sheppard Mullin's San Diego (Del Mar) office. He is Co-Team Leader of the firm's Technology Transactions Team, and a member of the Life Sciences and Digital Health teams. He founded a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business prior to attending law school, and worked at a publicly-traded biotechnology company on an in-house secondment, and uses that experience in bringing a practical, business-oriented approach to his engagements.  For over 20 years, Michael has been assisting innovators, cutting-edge technology companies and other organizations develop, acquire, sell, and commercialize intellectual property assets, including technology licensing, commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, research, development and collaboration contracts, manufacturing and supply arrangements, outsourcing, and corporate transactions.   Contact Information  Ron Skillens Michael Orlando   Additional Resources AI Governance Checklist   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and  Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Join us in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Order Set at UC San Diego Health. This innovative system helped them earn CHIME's top "Digital Health Most Wired" Level 10 status in 2024. What You'll Learn: The motivation behind the creation of UC San Diego's MAT Order Set. How interdisciplinary collaboration led to a comprehensive care model. Implementation details and integration of additional screenings. Data demonstrating reduced hospital readmissions and increased buprenorphine usage. Challenges and lessons learned during the implementation process. Educational impacts on medical resident training and future directions. MODERATOR: Gregory R. Polston, MD Clinical informaticist, Associate Medical Director, Center for Pain Medicine, UC San Diego Health Section Chief of the pain service, VA Medical Center La JollaBio: Dr. Polston is a board-certified anesthesiologist with expertise in pain medicine and clinical informatics at UC San Diego Health. He serves as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Pain Medicine and Section Chief of the pain service at the VA Medical Center La Jolla. Dr. Polston specializes in opioids and risk monitoring for acute and chronic pain, promoting a comprehensive approach to pain management that involves patient engagement and diverse therapeutic methods. His research focuses on chronic opioid therapy, placebos, and electronic medical records.GUEST: Laura Bamford, MD, MSCE Clinical Professor of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health Clinical Professor of Medicine Medical Director Owen Clinic Co-Director Clinical Investigations Core San Diego Center for AIDS Research Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health University of California, San Diego Bio: Laura completed her Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University Medical Center and Infectious Diseases fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where she also received a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology. She's a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health and Medical Director of the HIV Medicine Owen Clinic. Her clinical and research interests include HIV and HCV treatment and prevention in people who use drugs. She's passionate about delivering patient-centered care and research with a low barrier and harm reduction approach. With funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Special Projects of National Significance, she founded a HIV primary care clinic in 2013 within Philadelphia's syringe service program. She was selected as a member of the Mayor's Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia in 2017 and testified in federal court in 2019 as a fact witness on behalf of Safehouse, Philadelphia's proposed opioid overdose prevention site. She currently provides substance use disorder treatment integrated into HIV primary care at Owen Clinic and is a member of the UCSD Addiction Medicine/Pain Medicine Committee and the UCSD Opioid Use Disorder Task Force. She also serves as the coordinator of the newly mandated substance use disorder rotation at UCSD for all Internal Medicine residents and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Stepping Stone San Diego which specializes in substance use treatment in the LGBTQ+ community. GUEST: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego Bio: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM, Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, Medical Director Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program, Program Director UC San Diego Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine. She has authored over four dozen publications and edited four addiction treatment related books. 

In this episode, Mike Vigo, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at UC San Diego Health, shares insights on leadership, technology adoption, and financial strategies in healthcare. Drawing from his military background, he discusses how teamwork, data-driven decision-making, and AI-driven innovation are shaping the future of revenue cycle management.

Two years ago, OpenAI's GPT-4 kick-started a new era in AI. In the months leading up to its public release, Peter Lee, president of Microsoft Research, cowrote a book full of optimism for the potential of advanced AI models to transform the world of healthcare. What has happened since? In this special podcast series—The AI Revolution in Medicine, Revisited—Lee revisits the book, exploring how patients, providers, and other medical professionals are experiencing and using generative AI today while examining what he and his coauthors got right—and what they didn't foresee.In this episode, Dr. Christopher Longhurst and Dr. Sara Murray, leading experts in healthcare AI implementation, join Lee to discuss the current state and future of AI in clinical settings. Longhurst, chief clinical and innovation officer at UC San Diego Health and executive director of the Jacobs Center for Health Innovation, details his healthcare system's collaboration with Epic and Microsoft to integrate GPT into their electronic health record system, offering clinicians support in responding to patient messages. Dr. Murray, chief health AI officer at UC San Francisco Health, discusses AI's integration into clinical workflows, the promise and risks of AI-driven decision-making, and how generative AI is reshaping patient care and physician workload.Learn more:Large Language Models for More Efficient Reporting of Hospital Quality MeasuresGenerative artificial intelligence responses to patient messages in the electronic health record: early lessons learnedThe Chief Health AI Officer — An Emerging Role for an Emerging TechnologyAI-Generated Draft Replies Integrated Into Health Records and Physicians' Electronic Communication Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum The AI Revolution in Medicine: GPT-4 and Beyond

Send us a textWelcome to the third episode of season five, in conversation with Professor Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman. Professor Gyamfi-Bannerman's BioDr. Gyamfi-Bannerman is Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego Health, joining the faculty at UCSD in 2021. She holds the Samuel SC Yen Endowed Chair at UCSD and is a Professor with Tenure. She is board certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and focuses her career on obstetric complications with a primary focus on preterm birth prevention. Dr. Gyamfi is a proficient, NIH funded researcher whose research has focused on preterm birth prediction and prevention and in interventions to improve outcomes for those delivering preterm, namely antenatal corticosteroids. Results of her randomized clinical trial on antenatal corticosteroids in women at risk for late preterm birth were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and changed obstetric practice in the United States. She also conducts research in the areas of preeclampsia, infectious disease, maternal morbidity and health disparities with over 200 peer-reviewed publications.She is currently the Steering Committee Chair of a multi-center NIHLBI ENRICH study focused on improving maternal and childhood outcomes for pregnant individuals from poorly resources backgrounds, and Steering Committee Chair for the Preventing pre- eclampsia: Evaluating AspiRin Low-dose regimens following risk Screening (PEARLS study), assessing aspirin dosing in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, she was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, a national medical honor society. Finally, she serves on the NICHD Council.Aside from her clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Gyamfi is the Immediate Past President for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the national and international society representing all perinatologists after completing her President in February, 2025. She is actively involved in writing clinical guidelinesin obstetrics for both SMFM and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and continues to mentor trainees and junior faculty from around the world.https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/1568494250/obstetrics-gynecologyPodcast information:We have not included any patient identifiable information, and this podcast is intended for professional education rather than patient information (although welcome anyone interested in the field to listen). Please get in touch with feedback or suggestions for future guests or topics: conversationsinfetalmed@gmail.com, or via Twitter (X), Bluesky or Instagram via @fetalmedcast.Music by Crowander ('Acoustic romance') used under creative commons licence. Podcast created, hosted and edited by Dr Jane Currie. 

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of medical cannabis and its implications for pain management. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, are joined by Mark Steven Wallace, MD, a Pain Management Specialist and Professor of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego Health, who brings more than two decades of experience in cannabis research.In this episode, you'll discover: Biologics of Cannabis: Dr. Wallace dives deep into the pathophysiologic mechanism at play regarding endocannabinoid receptors and the mechanism of actions of cannabis in the body, especially as it relates to pain.Medical Cannabis vs. Opioids: Dr. Wallace shares his observations on the lack of tolerance development in patients using medical marijuana compared to traditional opioids.Regulatory and Dosage Challenges: Insights into the complexities of prescribing and dosing medical marijuana, and how these factors impact patient care.Therapeutic Potential: Discussion on the conditions that respond well to medical cannabis based on current research and clinical experience.Patient Stories and Outcomes: Real-world examples of how medical cannabis has impacted patients' lives, particularly in managing chronic pain.Future of Cannabis in Medicine: Dr. Wallace's thoughts on the evolving landscape of medical cannabis research and its future potential in healthcare going forward.This episode is a must-listen for healthcare providers interested in understanding the nuanced role of cannabis in pain management and those looking to integrate evidence-based cannabinoid therapies into their practice.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss Part 2 of this nuanced discussion and to find out what's next for medical cannabis in pain medicine. 

This interview with Dr. Christopher Longhurst and Dr. Ryan Broderick, both of UC San Diego Health, explores their pioneering work using Apple Vision Pro for clinical trials in spatial computing within the OR. The doctors highlight the innovative efforts at UC San Diego to solve healthcare challenges through cutting-edge technologies and explain how this technology […] Source: First US Trials Show Apple Vision Pro a “Revolutionary Tool” in the OR, Say UC San Diego Health Chief Clinical & Innovation Officer Dr. Christopher Longhurst & Associate Professor of Surgery Dr. Ryan Broderick on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer, Associate Dean, and Executive Director of the Jacobs Center for Health Innovation at UC San Diego Health, about "Pioneering AI-generated patient message drafts, Why implementation will make or break your innovation, Bridging the gap between AI performance and outcomes, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Nick Macchione, Chief Health Officer at UC San Diego Health. Nick shares his insights on integrating academic medicine with community healthcare, the role of AI in improving patient care, and the importance of human connection in leadership and team success.

We are living in the future! AI generated drug development is here. George and Louise discuss the significance of this development.There's lots of stuff happening in the aged care sector – from clinical information system standards to virtual nurses.Would you form an intimate relationship with a chatbot? We introduce the topic of sextech on the pod.The British Medical Journal Open has published a study on life expectancy in high income English-speaking countries. Guess which country comes out on top, and which one comes in dead last?Our special guest of Pulse is Dr Chris Longhurst, the Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at UC San Diego Health. Chris is a leader in transforming the way AI is integrated into medicine and how we make healthcare smarter and more compassionate. Follow Chris on LinkedInResources:BMJ Open Life Expectancy LinkKate McDonald's article on Dr Chris Longhurst, ‘Pyjama time, generative AI and the rise of the chief health AI officer' LinkVisit Pulse+IT.news to learn more, engage in this rapidly growing sector, and subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news.Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+ITFollow us on X Louise | George | Pulse+ITSend us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.newsProduction by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

You may remember that last year we shared a video interview with FinThrive talking about a new RCM technology adoption model that they had put together and were sharing with the industry at HFMA.  At this year's HFMA, I wanted to follow up with the FinThrive team to learn about what's happened with the adoption model since they first launched it and what's changed. In order to really understand the evolution and use of the adoption model, we were excited to sit down for an interview with Jeff Becker, Vice President of Portfolio Marketing at FinThrive, Mike Vigo, Chief Revenue Officer at UC San Diego Health, and Kim Waters, Principal, Advisory Services at CereCore.  This was a great opportunity to hear from a healthcare organization that had used the Revenue Cycle Management Technology Adoption Model (RCMTAM as it's now often called) and also the recent announcement of CereCore working with FinThrive to leverage the RCMTAM with the CereCore clients. Learn more about CereCore: https://cerecore.net/ Learn more about UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/ Learn more about FinThrive: https://finthrive.com/ Health IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

In this episode, Stephen Lewis, a board-certified chaplain at UC San Diego Health and co-convener of the Transforming Chaplaincy Psychedelic Care Network, discusses the use of psychedelics in spiritual care and mental health. He shares his personal journey into chaplaincy and his interest in psychedelics, highlighting the transformative and mystical experiences reported by participants in research studies. Lewis addresses common misconceptions about psychedelics and explains the substances being studied, such as synthetic psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and ketamine. He also discusses the role of chaplains in psychedelic-assisted therapies and the training available for chaplains interested in this emerging field. As mentioned in the episode: Georgia Public Broadcasting documentary of Emory University psilocybin study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlr9GBx5Q44  To join the Transforming Chaplaincy Psychedelic Care Network, fill out this form and you'll be added to the contact list for updates and invitations to their monthly meetings: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XFEkcDwrUpQb-SNoJo4bHZ7kd04L971k_oqaWZHDE7c/edit To contact Steve Lewis with questions: s6lewis@health.ucsd.edu Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

AI Meets Cardiology: Innovation at UCSD Detects Hidden Killer and Opens Door to Early Interventions Host Beth Friedman talks with Dr. Jorge Silva, Cardiologist, Professor, and Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at UC San Diego Health. Their conversation uncovers a new AI tool being used at UCSD to help cardiologists identify a hidden killer – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It's one of healthcare's most misleading and under-diagnosed conditions….and also the #1 cause of cardiovascular death in people under the age of 35. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Dr. Christopher A. Longhurst, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health, shares insights from his work in healthcare administration leadership. He discusses innovative strategies for communicating with patients via AI to help decrease physician burnout, highlighting the potential of digital solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and support medical professionals.

Dr. Christopher A. Longhurst, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health, shares insights from his work in healthcare administration leadership. He discusses innovative strategies for communicating with patients via AI to help decrease physician burnout, highlighting the potential of digital solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and support medical professionals.

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst. Dr. Gerhart is a family physician and VP of clinical informatics at Epic Systems, while Dr. Longhurst is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health.  In the discussion, we explore:  How health systems are using AI to improve patient outcomes. The potential for AI to reduce clinicians' cognitive burden, allowing them to reconnect with patients. What educators should consider when training the next generation of doctors who will begin their careers with access to AI. Special note: As this conversation demonstrates, the workplace is rapidly changing, fueled by technological advancements like AI, shifting generational expectations, and evolving customer demands.  Join LEI at "The Future of People at Work Symposium" July 18-19 in Detriot, MI to learn about these challenges from business luminaries like Jim Womack and Jeff Liker and collaborate with peers to address them. Click here to learn more and register.

It's Episode 99 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Allison Kestenbaum, the Supervisor of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at UC San Diego Health. She just got her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification so we dig into the intersection of continuous improvement and Spiritual care–that's a new one for everyone out there. For Hot Apps, we'll cover an app that gives you credit—and we all need credit and recognition. Then we'll cover a book that recently got some credit and the author just happens to be one of the hosts of this podcast—so stay tuned for gold-medal reveal! In the meantime, make yourself some Just-in-time coffee and let's roll! 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - What's on the menu? 2:06 - Hot Apps Credly   TKMG Academy   UC San Diego Extended Studies Lean Six Sigma Portfolio 8:52 - Q&A Gold Award Winner for Best Business Book of 2023 14:49 - Featured Guest Allison Kestenbaum 41:25 - Upcoming Events March Webinar: Game On: Unlocking Lean Innovation through Deliberate Play Resources: "Picture Yourself A Leader"—Winner of the International Impact Book Award for Best Leadership Book New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/jkk9XjdxzA0 Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

March 5: Today on TownHall Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors speaks with Josh Glandorf, Chief Information Officer at UC San Diego. Josh provides a comprehensive outline of UC San Diego Health's current initiatives, technology projects as well as talk about their future goals. They get into the innovative roles artificial intelligence is playing in current healthcare scenarios. They also navigate through how UCSD is tackling physician burnout and enhancing healthcare cybersecurity. But, how does UC San Diego ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI? And how do they tackle workforce challenges in the new age of hybrid remote work? Tune in to learn more about these and to better understand the strategic and technological approach they are adopting to revolutionize the healthcare sector. Read more on subjects from this episode:Karandeep Singh, MD, Named Inaugural Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego HealthThe Future of AI is NowSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she engages Tracey Spangenberg, Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UC San Diego Health, in a discussion about key healthcare issues and leadership strategies. Gain insights into Spangenberg's background, perspectives on healthcare trends in 2024, excitement, concerns, and essential qualities for effective leadership in the evolving healthcare landscape.

In discussion with Dr. Rana McKay, Associate Professor of Medicine from UC San Diego Health, we covered the treatment algorithm for Prostate cancer, starting from localized disease and then focusing on CSPC and CRPC.   #Prostate #Cancer #Cancer #2024 #oncology #oncbrothers   Website: http://www.oncbrothers.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers Contact us at info@oncbrothers.com

Starting April 1, 2024, Diane M. Simeone, MD will start her new position as director of the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Health Moores Cancer Center.1  In a conversation with CancerNetwork®, Simeone highlighted her excitement to be working with an institution that she said aligns with her goals and values. During her time as director, she said that she wants to focus more on early detection of pancreatic cancer, which may help save many patients. Additionally, some of her short- and long-term goals include submitting a Cancer Center Support Grant to the National Institutes of Health and expanding clinical trial efforts at UCSD. She also discussed ongoing projects she will aim to work on, such as the UC Pancreatic Cancer (UCPCC) Consortium and the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium.2,3 Prior to beginning her new position at UCSD, Simeone has been the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Surgery, director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center, and the associate director of translational research at Perlmutter Cancer Center at New York University Langone Health. Additionally, she was previously the chair of the scientific and medical advisory board of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and a member of the scientific advisory board for the Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer online community.  “It was clear that everybody is aligned with this mission and understands the importance of how we care for patients with cancer and do research at the cancer center,” Simeone said during the interview. “There seems to be a clear commonality of thinking on their vision of being at the forefront of advancing science and, most importantly, how we apply to take care of patients. Patients are always the driving force. That's always the center of what we need to be thinking about.” References 1.     World-renowned surgeon named new director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. News release. University of California San Diego. January 8, 2024. Accessed January 25, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/4986f4cb 2.     UC Pancreatic Cancer Consortium. University of California Health. Accessed January 25, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/3szdvyxv 3.     PanCAN's Precision Promise adaptive clinical trial platform –. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Published April 27, 2016. Accessed January 25, 2024. http://tinyurl.com/fpax5hhd

It's Episode 98 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Lifesharing's Executive Team—Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez. Lifesharing is a nonprofit arm of UC San Diego Health dedicated to organ procurement and—lucky for everyone—they're steeped in continuous improvement. For Hot Apps, we'll cover a networking app you're probably aware of, you might even be using, but are you making the most of it? And for Q&A, we'll discuss the topic of work relationships. Are you a “just-the-facts ma'am” Joe Friday type? If asking people about themselves feels like “fluff” —are you hamstringing your own progress? Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that and more! 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - What's on the menu? 2:10 - Hot Apps LinkedIn 17:19 - Q&A Doing FLUFF Join the conversation! 25:35 - Featured Guest Intro Jeffry Trageser & Michael Vazquez of LifeSharing 56:45 - Upcoming Events February Webinar 2/28: "Public Relations for a Problem-Solving Culture: Storytelling at Work" Resources: "Picture Yourself A Leader"—Winner of the International Impact Book Award for Best Leadership Book New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://www.jitcafe.com/post/lean-life-sharing-making-organ-donation-work-with-jeff-trageser-and-mike-vazquez Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation”. Written by the same lead author of the widely criticized Cochrane Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for Low Back Pain, this recent article blames all physicians who defend SCS for having corporate interests and suggests that no research in any specialty should be influenced by industry.Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, sit down with Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, from UC San Diego Health. All are authors to responses in Pain Medicine to the Cochrane Review by Traeger et al. –see Pain Matters Episode 21 and articles PMID: 37067491 & PMID: 37195450 by Durbhakula et al. This episode responds to the questionable allegations made by Traeger et al., questioning the integrity of all SCS research and the pain physicians who utilize SCS for patients. We do a fact-check on the JAMA article and take a deep dive into understanding the true nature of corporate influences on SCS.In this episode, you'll gain insights into:Critiquing Corporate Influence: Dr. Schuster and our hosts examine corporate influence in pain medicine research, particularly in the context of SCS treatments for low back pain.False Dichotomies in SCS Research: The false dichotomy that physician-scientists who may engage with industry at any level cannot be industry-independent when speaking on the subject of SCS.Physician Scientist Integrity: False accusations, including that ALL physicians who responded to the Cochrane Review by Traeger et al,. were influenced by industry.Publishing SCS Research: The by Traeger et al. that academic journals should never publish anything with industry ties – in SCS or any field of medicine.Reality of SCS Funding: Understanding the intricacies of device research funding as well as the limitations of funding outside of industry (e.g., government funding) and contextualizing the paucity of placebo- or sham-controlled studies.Ethics in Academic Societies: Clarifying the policies surrounding conflicts of interest amongst academic societies.Debunking Hara et al.: Understanding the methodologic flaws of the Hara et al. study of SCS for Chronic Radicular Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery.Listen in as we navigate these complex waters, aiming to provide a balanced perspective on the interplay between industry funding, scientific research, and clinical practice in pain medicine. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the multifaceted nature of pain medicine in today's healthcare landscape.CORRECTION (11:10-11:50): SCS for FDA requires a premarket approval (PMA). There is no need for clinical data if it is possible to prove equivalence. For external powered devices where RF is the predicate device, FDA 510k pathway is required.

Crystal Cené is chief administrative officer for health justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and associate chief medical officer for health equity at UC San Diego Health, a professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a member of the Journal's Perspective Advisory Board. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. D. Pressley Byrd and Others. Community-Based Doulas — Can Clinicians Share Power to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes? N Engl J Med 2023;389:2405-2407.

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1157 the "Heart and Soul of Chairing" host Severin Sorensen interviews senior executive coach Ozzie Gontang. Ozzie is a masterful executive coach, a Vistage COPE Award winner, counselor, and psychotherapist. Based in San Diego, California, he has significantly contributed to the fields of leadership and executive coaching, both nationally and internationally. Gontang, who has practiced psychotherapy since 1976, is also an experienced lecturer on intensive cardiac rehabilitation with UC San Diego Health, a role he has held since 2018. His extensive background includes being a prominent Vistage chair from 1986 to 2002, earning notable recognition like the COPE Award in 2001. Additionally, Gontang holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is an avid marathon runner, having completed an impressive 81 marathons. In this engaging episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen converses with Ozzie Gontang, a distinguished executive coach and Vistage COPE Award winner. The discussion, titled "Heart and Soul of Chairing," delves into the intricate aspects of executive coaching, exploring themes such as mentorship, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery, akin to Odysseus' odyssey. Gontang, with his profound experience in psychotherapy, imparts valuable insights on active listening, empathy, and the significance of humor in coaching. The episode also touches upon the art of improvisation and the importance of maintaining integrity and values in the coaching profession. Through vivid metaphors and personal anecdotes, Gontang vividly illustrates the multifaceted role of a coach in guiding and nurturing business leaders. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom for both seasoned and aspiring coaches. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on December 19, 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

As stewards of anorectal primary care, colorectal surgeons must be well-versed in treating patients with anorectal sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Join Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share stories, cases and insights on how they manage STI-related anorectal pathology.  CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.     Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.     Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.     Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Is HRA a good approach to anal cancer screening? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their own case studies and perspectives regarding anal cancer screening and the use of HRA.   OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

As a colorectal surgeon, does you well-being take a "back seat" a little too often?  Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their own stories, struggles and suggestions for achieving a healthy lifestyle outside of surgery.   OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

See the faces behind the voices in this special video episode as the Gut Check co-hosts share their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the purpose and importance of Gut Check, the official podcast of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Ready for a lively debate about the best treatment approaches for painful and debilitating patient fissures?  Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their own cases, approaches and disagreements regarding the best way to treat fissures.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GADr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS, FASCRS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD, FASCRS La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.  

Jeremy Hodges has worked for the San Diego Zoo for 19 years. Much of this time was spent as an aviculturist in Hawaii where he managed a captive population of some of the most endangered birds on the planet. He currently works as the lead zookeeper for the veterinary hospital of the zoo. He throws exceptionally fancy and delicious dinner parties. He has introduced the family to raising chickens, bees, rabbits, and finches. Alan was raised in Colorado and earned his BS degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University and his MD degree from Harvard University. He completed residency in General Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He enjoys working in both graduate medical education and as a psychiatrist specializing in treatment resistant depression and addiction medicine. He serves as the family handyman, plays guitar and piano, and collects antique stereoscopic viewing cards. Ian Jenkins earned his MD from the University of VA and completed residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard University. Since 2004 he's served as a hospital doctor and faculty at UC San Diego Health, where he leads patient safety initiatives and teaches a medical school course and clinical practice to students and resident physicians. He's been active in healthcare quality on a national scale with his professional society and has given over 100 invited talks around the country. He writes as a hobby and published a memoir on his unique family, "Three Dads and a Baby," which made the news, podcasts, and morning shows on five continents. He's currently working on a hospital medicine memoir, "How to Die," and a young-adult romance, "Romeo and Julian." His home- made pizza is excellent. Listen as Jeremy, Ian, and Alan discuss with Ellen and Jenn: • The beginning of their romance story, with Alan and Ian meeting on the job. • Jeremy entering the picture when he began dating Ian and Alan in a polyamorous relationship in 2012, the same year he officially came out to his parents. • Coming out and coming to terms with the idea that they may never have children. • Being approached by friends offering for them to adopt their remaining embryos to start a family, sparking the conversation about children! • When the embryo donation journey did not end as hoped, pivoting in a new direction with a friend offering to be their egg donor. • Pleading their case in court to each be legally recognized as parents of their child. • Successfully being granted an order that all three of their names be included on their child's birth certificate! • A few years later, having their second child through a much smoother process. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Check out their book Three Dads and a Baby: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Three-Dads-and-a-Baby/Ian-Jenkins-MD/9781627783101 Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch Learn more about Ellen's law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/

On this episode, Tom talks with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. Together they discuss his organization's use of ChatGPT, pairing physicians with data scientists to collaborate on improving patient care using data, and advancing AI to alleviate challenges facing the healthcare workforce.

What's the best way to mentor trainees and provide autonomy in the operating room while you're still figuring out your own practice?  Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their perspectives, practices and insights ranging from early to advanced career stage.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

From ureteral injury to ureteral stents to urologists, join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share case stories and explore the how, when and why of ureteral stents.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Join Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Stephen Goldstone for an insightful discussion regarding anoreceptive intercourse patient cases, conditions, communication and counseling strategies.  (This episode contains explicit content and may not be suitable for general audiences) SPECIAL GUEST Stephen E. Goldstone, MD, FACS Dr. Goldstone is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, a position he has held since 1987, and he has a surgical practice in New York City. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Goldstone's clinical focus includes anal cancer, sexually transmitted infections, and human papilloma virus infections. He has developed a surgical technique to treat anal HPV-related dysplasia and is currently involved in testing both prevention and treatment procedures for HPV. He is a member of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium. He is President of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Alumni Board of Governors. He resides in New York City. Dr. Goldstone is known for his commitment that all patients “find a provider with whom they can talk and feel comfortable in bringing up their issues.” He is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association where he has served in the past as a Board Member. “Whether someone is gay or straight, getting good medical care means being able to talk with your provider about your sexual practices and sexual fears. You have to be completely honest, because your sexual life is important to your overall health and well-being. If you're having sex with multiple partners, then you need to discuss what kind of sex you're having so your risk of STDs can be evaluated. There are many people who have same-sex partners but who would never say to a clinician “I'm gay” because they don't consider themselves that way. What's important to discuss is what you actually do when you're intimate, not how you view yourself….. We do have rights as patients to expect quality care, dignity, and attention to our needs from our clinicians… Just tell your provider what you expect, and what you need to know.” Dr. Goldstone is author of almost a hundred articles, as well as the book, “The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex: A Medical Handbook for Men” (1999). When he noticed how many gay men in his New York practice were ignorant about basic facts concerning sexually transmitted diseases and sexual practices, he responded by writing the book. He uses the time he has with every patient to teach about safe sexual practice and sexually transmitted diseases. Some patients are surprised by his frank discussions of topics usually kept “in the closet” by most doctors.   OUR CO-HOSTS   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters and one son. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Is a more curative pathway for metastatic colon cancer patients emerging?  Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share cases, perspectives and approaches regarding metastatic colon cancer patients.   CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.  

Episode 23 - Stories from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific MeetingFresh from Seattle, hear Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam share their personal stories and experiences from the recent 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting.  Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda, Ethicon Surgical Robotics and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.  Dr. King-Mullins serves as an educational consultant for THD America.  OUR CO-HOSTS   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

On episode 35 with Dr. Megan Rech we talked through why clinical pharmacists are leaving health systems early. This week we are doing a parallel topic on the pressures on clinical pharmacists. Alicia Lichvar, PharmD, BCPS, is a Transplant Clinical Pharmacist at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Lichvar was the lead author on a recent publication titled ‘Acts of attrition: The pressure on our clinical pharmacists' in JACCP. We talk through the article, the pressures our clinicians are facing and ways we can improve our models to retain our pharmacists. It's an episode you don't want to miss! 

From non-competes and relocation to compensation thresholds and parental leave, negotiating your contract can be complicated.  Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Erin, Jon and Sam as they share their stories, insights and strategies regarding the ins and outs of navigating your contract.  OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TX Avery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TX (Twitter @BiddyDas) Dr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS Atlanta, GA (Twitter @eking719) Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon. She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. After obtaining her medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Her fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates concluded with her joining the practice and serving as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program until her transition into private practice with Colorectal Wellness Center. She has a husband with whom she shares an amazing, blended family of 4 daughters. The kids keep them pretty busy, but their favorite times are spent on warm sunny beaches.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MA (Twitter @jabelsonmd) Dr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training.  He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA  (Twitter @DrE_UCSD) Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Do you have what it takes to make the transition from surgeon to CEO? Join Biddy, Jon and Sam as they welcome special guest Dr. Conor Delaney to share his journey from the operating room to the role of President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida. SPECIAL GUEST President: Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS FRCSI (Hon) Dr. Delaney is CEO and President for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region having previously served as Chairman of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He has served on many ASCRS committees, in addition to terms on Council, and as Treasurer. Dr. Delaney also serves on committees for many national and international societies and editorial boards, and was president of the Midwest Surgical Association and the International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. He has lectured and published extensively in colorectal surgery, and currently holds the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation.   CO-HOSTS Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Ever worry about the risk of intervention versus the risk of recurrence when facing challenges in patients with Perianal Crohn's Disease? Join Alex, Avery, Biddy, Jon, and Sam as they weigh in and discuss their own stories, perspectives and approaches.  Conflict of Interest Disclosure/s for this episode: Dr. Sam Eisenstein is a consultant with Takeda and receives research and grant support from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.    OUR CO-HOSTS Alex Jenny Ky, MD, FACS, FASCRS New York, NY Dr. Ky has been in practice for 22 years and is one of the busiest surgeons in her hospital.  She is a former president of the New York Colon and Rectal Society and currently serves as president-elect of the Chinese American Medical Society.  Married for 29 years, she is the proud mom of 3 children and in her spare time she enjoys playing golf and squash. Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

The first days, weeks, and months after being diagnosed with MBC can feel like you've been dropped into a dangerous and alien landscape, one whose inhabitants speak a new and confusing language. Numb and bewildered, you face a mountain of medical decisions—each of them seemingly high stakes.If that sounds all too familiar, take a deep breath. Our goal for this third episode in our 3-part series for newly diagnosed patients is to help our listeners: 1. Understand the Basics of their diagnosis2. Make Informed Decisions about the tests their doctors order—and understand what the results mean3. Feel Confident and Empowered to ask their doctors and other medical providers questions and to advocate for their best treatment OMBCL senior producer Martha Carlson began by asking newly diagnosed MBC patients about what was most difficult with their medical care. The responses shaped this episode because what she heard back touched on everything from hearing the news to treatments to tests. Martha turned to leading medical oncologist Rebecca Shatsky, MD from UC San Diego Health for her take on these real-life, patient-focused topics. Dr. Shatsky not only demystified doctor-speak, she gets into the details of first steps and first tests for MBC subtypes, the differences between CTs and PET scans, what blood biopsies and tissue biopsies tell our oncologists and so much more. Because few things connect us better than sharing our stories, Martha also asked experienced MBC patients a single question: What do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed? Throughout the episode, we hear from experienced patient advocates Dr. Kelly Shanahan, Joan Mancuso, Sheila Johnson, Marissa Holzer, and Ashley Fernandez. 

Christopher Longhurst MD, MS, isthe chief medical officer (CMO) and chief digital officer (CDO) at UC San DiegoHealth. This dual, complementary role provides leadership to medical staff,ensuring that standards and protocols are in place to provide the highestquality of care to patients. He also serves as an associate dean at theSchool of Medicine, overseeing and aligning our education and research missionswithin the clinical environment, and leading our journey to become a highlyreliable, learning health system.As CMO, Dr. Longhurst isresponsible for maintaining excellence in clinical care, including regulatory,patient and clinician satisfaction, quality and safety, and medical affairs. Heworks alongside leaders at UC San Diego Health, the School of Medicine, and UCHealth to improve care delivery and oversees UC San Diego Health's reputationfor delivering safe, innovative, patient-centered care.Dr. Longhurst is passionate aboutimplementing innovative digital solutions that help improve the patientexperience. As the CDO, he leads UC San Diego Health's technology strategy,overseeing initiatives that advance the infrastructure across UC San Diego andthe UC Health system. In addition, Dr. Longhurst leads the clinical activitiesof the academic medical center, working alongside clinical leaders to guide theplanning of quality, safety, and performance excellence of programs.He is also a key faculty memberin the Departments of Biomedical Informatics and Pediatrics in the UC San DiegoSchool of Medicine, maintaining an active clinical practice as a newbornhospitalist and pursuing scholarship in care quality, patient safety, andhealth informatics.Prior to his current role, Dr.Longhurst served as the chief information officer (2015-2021) and associatechief medical officer for quality and safety (2018-2021) at UC San DiegoHealth, where he provided leadership in key functional areas to continuouslyimprove efforts around operations, reputation and care.Before joining UC San DiegoHealth, Dr. Longhurst served as chief medical information officer for StanfordChildren's Health. He led strategic efforts to improve children's health andprovider workflow using information technology. He founded and led the nation'sfirst accredited clinical informatics fellowship at Stanford, where he was aclinical professor of pediatrics and biomedical informatics. He also staffedthe quality committee of Stanford's hospital board and facilitated nationalquality improvement collaborative work.Dr. Longhurst completed hisresidency at Stanford University and earned his medical degree and MS inmedical informatics from UC Davis. He holds a BS in molecular biology fromRevelle College at UC San Diego. He is a board-certified pediatrician andclinical informaticist.He is the author and co-author ofmany publications on using technology and data to improve quality of care. Dr.Longhurst is an elected fellow of the prestigious American College of MedicalInformatics.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Looking for ways to optimize your compensation and better understand how other colorectal surgeons are compensated?  Join Avery, Biddy, Jon and Sam as they share their personal stories, perspectives and tips regarding colorectal surgeon compensation.    CO-HOSTS Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS El Paso, TXAvery Walker is dually board-certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, his General Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. A former active-duty officer in the United States Army, Dr. Walker served 13 years as a general and colorectal surgeon with his most recent duty station in El Paso, TX at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there he was the Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery as well as the Assistant Program Director for the general surgery residency program. He currently practices colon and rectal surgery at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. Dr. Avery Walker is married and has two daughters aged 13 and 9.   Biddy Das, MD, FACS Houston, TXDr. Bidhan “Biddy” Das has board certifications for both colon and rectal surgery, and general surgery. His passion for medical education and medical process improvement has resulted in book chapters and publications, and national and regional presentations on those subjects. Highlighting his medical expertise on fecal incontinence, he has been featured on patient education videos and national and international television and radio as a featured expert on these colorectal conditions. Dr Das also has a particular interest in surgeons redefining their careers -- he serves as both a software consultant and private equity consultant in Boston, New York City, and Houston.   Jonathan Abelson, MD, MS Arlington, MADr. Abelson was born and raised in Scarsdale, New York in the suburbs of New York City.  He has 2 older brothers and both of his parents are dentists.  Dr. Abelson went to college at University Pennsylvania, took 2 years off between college and medical school to work in healthcare consulting.  He then went to medical school at University of Virginia, returned to New York for general surgery residency at Weill Cornell on the upper east side of Manhattan.  Dr. Abelson then did colorectal fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and am now at Lahey clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts for my first job after training. He is 2 years into practice and has a wife and two sons. His wife works in wellness consulting and they have a dog named Foster who we adopted in St. Louis.   Sam Eisenstein, MD La Jolla, CA   Sam Eisenstein is an Assistant Professor of Colon and rectal surgery and director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery at UC San Diego Health.  He has worked there for the past 8 years after graduating both residency and fellowship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.  Sam is best known as the founder and organizer of the IBD-NSQIP collaborative, a large multi institutional data collaborative examining outcomes after IBD surgery, but he also is involved in several clinical trials for perianal Crohn's and has extensive experience with stem cell injections for anal fistulae. He is also on the scientific advisory board for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for his work on the next big IBD data collaborative, IBD-SIRQC (Surgical Innovation, Research and Quality Collaborative).  Sam has a Wife and 3 kids (6,8, and 3) and spends most of his free time running around after them these days, but also enjoys traveling and getting out into nature with his family.

Nurses at UC San Diego Health are calling for help, because they say they have too many patients and not enough resources in the emergency room. In other news, we hear from two adaptive sports competitors who competed in the Marine Corps Trials. Plus, we have details on some of the films playing in the final weekend of the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

An interview with Dr. Jessica Matthews, Associate Professor and Program Director at Point Loma Nazarene University and Director of Health & Wellness Coaching at UC San Diego Health.That shift when you really embody it, and you bring it to the way in which you meet and see the people you serve, it will transform the way in which you then devise a plan forward together, those action steps, the programs, the intentional changes that people make when you see them as an equal partner. And in fact, they're kind of the captain of the ship and you're the co-captain, and that feels weird to some professionals. But it will lead to sustainable change.Dr. Jessica MatthewsThe science of health behavior changeTraining health and wellness coaches Secret sauce for translating knowledge into actionPartnering to achieve health behavior changeTips for health & fitness professionals on partneringWhole person approach to healthRole of health coaches on a care teamhttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

VIDEOS: Hang on, the WEF is now doing THIS to our internet? | Redacted with Clayton Morris – 7:00 This intense AI anger is exactly what experts warned of, w Elon Musk. – 15:01 New Brain Implant Begins Human Trials – Neuralink Update! – 14:00  Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19. Professor Sucharit Bhakdi, M.D – 10:00  Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife University of Texas Health Science Center, October 5, 2022 Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates. Having at least some omega-3s in red blood cells was associated with better brain structure and cognitive function among healthy study volunteers in their 40s and 50s, according to research published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Studies have looked at this association in older populations. The new contribution here is that, even at younger ages, if you have a diet that includes some omega-3 fatty acids, you are already protecting your brain for most of the indicators of brain aging that we see at middle age,” said Claudia Satizabal, PhD the lead author of the study. Volunteers' average age was 46. The team looked at the relation of red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid concentrations with MRI and cognitive markers of brain aging. Researchers also studied the effect of omega-3 red blood cell concentrations in volunteers who carried APOE4, a genetic variation linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study of 2,183 dementia- and stroke-free participants found that: Higher omega-3 index was associated with larger hippocampal volumes. The hippocampus, a structure in the brain, plays a major role in learning and memory. Consuming more omega-3s was associated with better abstract reasoning, or the ability to understand complex concepts using logical thinking. APOE4 carriers with a higher omega-3 index had less small-vessel disease. The APOE4 gene is associated with cardiovascular disease and vascular dementia. “Omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA are key micronutrients that enhance and protect the brain,” said study coauthor Debora Melo van Lent, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at the Biggs Institute. “Our study is one of the first to observe this effect in a younger population. More studies in this age group are needed.” Multiple health benefits of b-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples consumed in right amounts Shibaura Institute of Technology (Japan), October 5, 2022 B-type procyanidins, made of catechin oligomers, are a class of polyphenols found abundantly in foods like cocoa, apples, grape seeds, and red wine. Several studies have established the benefits of these micronutrients in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. B-type procyanidins are also successful in controlling hypertension, dyslipidemia, and glucose intolerance. Studies attest to the physiological benefits of their intake on the central nervous system (CNS), namely an improvement in cognitive functions. These physiological changes follow a pattern of hormesis—a phenomenon in which peak benefits of a substance are achieved at mid-range doses, becoming progressively lesser at lower and higher doses. Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan, led by Professor Naomi Osakabe, reviewed the data from intervention trials supporting hormetic responses of B-type procyanidin ingestion. The team conducted in vivo experiments to understand possible connections between B-type procyanidin hormetic responses and CNS neurotransmitter receptor activation. Their article has been published in Frontiers of Nutrition . The researchers noted that a single oral administration of an optimal dose of cocoa flavanol temporarily increased the blood pressure and heart rate in rats. But the hemodynamics did not change when the dose was increased or decreased. Administration of B-type procyanidin monomer and various oligomers produced similar results. According to Professor Osakabe, “These results are consistent with those of intervention studies following a single intake of food rich in B-type procyanidin, and support the U-shaped dose-response theory, or hormesis, of polyphenols.” To observe whether the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is involved in the hemodynamic changes induced by B-type procyanidins, the team administered adrenaline blockers in test rats. This successfully decreased the temporary increase in heart rate induced by the optimal dose of cocoa flavanol. A different kind of blocker—a1 blocker—inhibited the transient rise in blood pressure. This suggested that the SNS, which controls the action of adrenaline blockers, is responsible for the hemodynamic and metabolic changes induced by a single oral dose of B-type procyanidin. The researchers next ascertained why optimal doses, and not high doses, are responsible for the thermogenic and metabolic responses. They co-administered a high dose of cocoa flavanol and yohimbine (an α2 blocker) and noted a temporary but distinct increase in blood pressure in test animals. Similar observations were made with the use of B-type procyanidin oligomer and yohimbine. Professor Osakabe surmises, “Since α2 blockers are associated with the down-regulation of the SNS, the reduced metabolic and thermogenic outputs at a high dose of B-type procyanidins seen in our study may have induced α2 auto-receptor activation. Thus, SNS deactivation may be induced by a high dose of B-type procyanidins.” Meditation keeps emotional brain in check Michigan State University, September 29, 2022 Meditation can help tame your emotions even if you're not a mindful person, suggests a new study from Michigan State University. Reporting in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, psychology researchers recorded the brain activity of people looking at disturbing pictures immediately after meditating for the first time. These participants were able to tame their negative emotions just as well as participants who were naturally mindful. “Our findings not only demonstrate that meditation improves emotional health, but that people can acquire these benefits regardless of their ‘natural' ability to be mindful,” said Yanli Lin, an MSU graduate student and lead investigator of the study. “It just takes some practice.” Researchers assessed 68 participants for mindfulness using a scientifically validated survey. The participants were then randomly assigned to engage in an 18-minute audio guided meditation or listen to a control presentation of how to learn a new language, before viewing negative pictures (such as a bloody corpse) while their brain activity was recorded. The participants who meditated – they had varying levels of natural mindfulness – showed similar levels of “emotion regulatory” brain activity as people with high levels of natural mindfulness. In other words their emotional brains recovered quickly after viewing the troubling photos, essentially keeping their negative emotions in check. In addition, some of the participants were instructed to look at the gruesome photos “mindfully” (be in a mindful state of mind) while others received no such instruction. Interestingly, the people who viewed the photos “mindfully” showed no better ability to keep their negative emotions in check. This suggests that for non-meditators, the emotional benefits of mindfulness might be better achieved through meditation, rather than “forcing it” as a state of mind, said Moser, MSU associate professor of clinical psychology and co-author of the study. A mother's ultra-processed food intake may be linked to obesity risk in her children Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, October 5, 2022 A mother's consumption of ultra-processed foods appears to be linked to an increased risk of overweight or obesity in her offspring, irrespective of other lifestyle risk factors, suggests a U.S. study published by The BMJ today. The researchers that mothers might benefit from limiting their intake of ultra-processed foods, that dietary guidelines should be refined, and financial and social barriers removed to improve nutrition for women of childbearing age and reduce childhood obesity. Researchers drew on data for 19,958 children born to 14,553 mothers (45% boys, aged 7-17 years at study enrollment) from the Nurses' Health Study II (NHS II) and the Growing Up Today Study (GUTS I and II) in the United States. The results show that a mother's ultra-processed food consumption was associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity in her offspring. For example, a 26% higher risk was seen in the group with the highest maternal ultra-processed food consumption (12.1 servings/day) versus the lowest consumption group (3.4 servings/day). Reishi Mushrooms Proven For Fibromyalgia Pain Relief In Human Study University of Extremadura (Spain), September 29, 2022 A promising double-blind, randomized human clinical study of ganoderma lucidum, also known as reishi mushroom, has been shown to be effective in treating fibromyalgia chronic pain. To begin, science knows that the reishi mushroom is the most studied nutraceutical and that it has been used safely and effectively for thousands of years. It is often called the mushroom of longevity and immortality. Reishi has several biologically-active compounds in it, including triterpenes, which have been shown to increase the production of Nerve Growth Factor. NGF is a protein that helps to create new neurons and repair damaged neurons. This also enhances the communication between cells and reduces inflammation. In the fibromyalgia chronic pain study, one group consumed 6 grams of reishi mushroom powder per day and another group consumed 6 grams of carob powder per day. Each group participated for 6 weeks and continued to self-report their experiences for 72 days after the treatment. The reishi mushroom group experienced pain reduction by up to 30%, which is significant. They also reported getting better sleep, were happier and gained aerobic endurance and body flexibility. Time-restricted eating improves health of firefighters Salk Institute, October 3, 2022 In collaboration with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, scientists from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego Health conducted a clinical trial and found that time-restricted eating improved measures of health and well-being in firefighters. The lifestyle intervention only required the firefighters to eat during a 10-hour window and did not involve skipping meals. The new findings, published in Cell Metabolism may also have implications for shift workers, such as military personnel; health care, food service, and transportation professionals; telecommunications staff; and new parents, whose schedules often mimic shift work when caring for a new baby. “Doctors and researchers are always thinking about the magic pill that can cure or reduce disease. Our study showed that shift workers with high blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol can benefit from a simple lifestyle intervention called time-restricted eating,” says Salk Professor Satchidananda Panda, co-corresponding author of the study and holder of the Rita and Richard Atkinson Chair. Almost every cell in the body has a 24-hour biological clock that produces circadian (daily) rhythms. These rhythms regulate behavior (e.g., when to be active and when to rest) and physiology (e.g., blood pressure, blood sugar, muscle function). Circadian rhythms coordinate with the environment in part by regular, timed cycles of light and dark and eating and fasting. Disruptions to these cycles, which can occur with shift work, can impact health, leading to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In this clinical trial, 150 firefighters from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department used the myCircadianClock app on their phones to track their eating for three months. Half the group ate within a 10-hour window, while the other half (the control group) changed nothing and ate within a 14-hour window. Both groups were encouraged to follow a Mediterranean diet, which is known to have health benefits. The study included both individuals who were healthy and those who were overweight or who had health conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, and/or blood glucose. The researchers found that time-restricted eating within a 10-hour eating window was feasible without adverse effects and helped the firefighters significantly decrease their VLDL (“bad”) cholesterol size by 1.34 nanometers (small VLDL is less likely to block arteries), improve their mental health, and reduce their alcohol intake by roughly three drinks per week. Time-restricted eating also significantly improved blood sugar and blood pressure in firefighters who had elevated levels at the start of the study. The researchers concluded that time-restricted eating may provide even greater benefit for those at risk for cardiometabolic disease and other chronic diseases.