Podcasts about Vitrification

We're kicking off Season 4 of For Flux Sake with a bang—or should we say a "ping"? Matt, Rose, and Kathy are joined by producer Ben to unveil some exciting surprises awaiting you in the new season. We're firing up a conversation about shivering, crazing, and all the unpredictable quirks that come with ceramics. Why is your glaze flaking off? Could your firing cycle or even hand sanitizer be the culprit? And what's the deal with delayed crazing? We're here to get to the bottom of your ceramic problems! If you'd like to be featured on a future episode of the show please send your audio questions to forfluxsakepodcast@gmail.com.   This week's episode features the following topics:Shivering, Crazing, Delayed Crazing, Paint your own pottery, Vitrification, Low-Fire Ceramics, Clay bodies, Thermal expansion   Today's episode is brought to you by Immaterial: 5000 years of Art, One Material at a Time, a podcast from the Met Museum.  

In this episode, Prof Chapman talks into the fascinating world of frozen embryos and their pivotal role in modern fertility treatments. He explores the history of embryo freezing, from the first successful procedure in 1983 to the groundbreaking development of vitrification. Learn how these advancements have transformed IVF practices, leading to higher success rates and offering more flexibility for patients.  Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

Joining us today is Marcia C. Inhorn, PhD, MPH, the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs in the Department of Anthropology and The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.  Dr. Inhorn is an expert in Middle Eastern gender and health issues. For the past 35 years, she has studied the social impact of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies across various countries and cultures. Dr. Lanman sits down with us to discuss motherhood on ice, the mating gap, and why women freeze their eggs. Eager to share her knowledge on reproductive health, she is interested in solving issues related to fertility – and egg freezing is among the most popular solutions… In this episode, we dive into: What motivates women to freeze their eggs, and the ages they typically do it.  What the egg freezing process looks like.  What “age-related fertility decline” is, and when it usually occurs.  To learn more about Dr. Inhorn and her research, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday," Dr. Mark Amols delves into the groundbreaking world of vitrification—a transformative technique that has revolutionized the field of fertility preservation. Vitrification, or flash freezing, is a process that prevents the formation of ice crystals in cells, ensuring their viability and integrity. This episode unpacks the science behind vitrification, explaining how it differs from traditional slow freezing methods and why it represents a significant advancement in reproductive medicine.Join Dr. Amols as he explores the origins of vitrification, initially developed for preserving tissues, and its subsequent adaptation for freezing eggs, embryos, and stem cells. Learn about the challenges of slow freezing, where the formation of ice crystals could damage cells, and how vitrification overcomes these obstacles with remarkable efficiency.Dr. Amols discusses the profound impact of vitrification on IVF success rates, highlighting how survival rates have soared from 55-65% with slow freezing to over 90% with vitrification. He shares compelling stories from his own practice, demonstrating how this technology has improved outcomes for patients, allowing for more flexible and safer fertility treatments.This episode also covers the broader implications of vitrification beyond human fertility, including its applications in the food industry, animal breeding programs, and the preservation of sensitive drugs and vaccines. Dr. Amols explains how future advancements, such as nanotechnology and magnetic freezing, promise to further enhance cryopreservation techniques.Whether you're a scientist, a student, or someone navigating the complexities of fertility treatment, this episode provides a thorough and engaging look at one of the most significant advancements in reproductive science. Tune in to understand how vitrification is not just preserving cells, but also hopes and dreams for countless individuals and families.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a five-star review and share it with friends who might find the science of fertility fascinating. As always, Dr. Amols looks forward to bringing you more insights on "Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday."Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Welcome back to Higher  Density Living. This episode delves into the mysteries surrounding ancient sacred sites could be remnants of a forgotten worldwide civilization hosted by Jason Rigby. We are joined by special guest Camille Sauvé, she is known for her exploration in the fascinating work of Peruvian researcher Alfredo Gamarra, known for identifying three distinct architectural styles representing three ancient world ages. By connecting these styles to sacred sites globally, Sauvé paints a picture of an advanced culture that once spanned the earth.   Combining insights from famous clairvoyants and modern scientific research, "The Sorcerers of Stone" reveals that many of these sacred sites are far older than previously believed.   These monoliths feature perfectly carved terraces, massive steps, and intricate underground grottos, often with characteristics that defy scientific explanation. Sauvé discusses how these structures, revered by subsequent civilizations, might have been constructed using sophisticated techniques like acoustic levitation and ancient geopolymers. She also explores their placement on earth's power spots and their significant piezoelectric properties due to high quartz and silica content.   Sauvé introduced a wide range of concepts and ideas helpful to make sense of the mysteries surrounding the theories behind these peculiar structures.  The book entails the mysteries of ancient architecture and forgotten civilizations. This captivating work explores the concept of a long-lost global culture through the lens of three distinct architectural styles found in sacred sites worldwide, each representing different world ages. Sauvé delves into the Cosmogony of the Three Worlds, examining how these three distinct styles reflect unique cultural epochs and are tied to the Expanding Earth Timeline.   The book provides an in-depth analysis of the advanced science behind these ancient stone constructions. It explores whether techniques like Acoustic Levitation and the use of Geopolymers were employed to move and shape these massive monoliths. Additionally, Sauvé investigates the potential use of Vitrification in these structures and the intriguing role of sound in healing and sacred rites, particularly within Initiation Chambers designed to induce altered states.   She also mentions Rending the Veil: Visions from the Akashic, drawing upon the insights of clairvoyants like Rudolf Steiner, Madame Blavatsky, and Subramuniya, who accessed ancient knowledge through the Akashic records. This section provides a unique perspective on the spiritual and esoteric significance of these ancient sites and the cultures that built them.   Finally, Sauvé reexamines our historical narrative, presenting Stone Oddities and Tales of Lost Worlds that challenge conventional archaeology. She highlights examples of Hanan and Uran Pacha sites around the globe, offering compelling evidence of their existence and significance. By weaving together these diverse threads, the book invites readers to reconsider our understanding of history and the remarkable achievements of early human civilizations.   And that's what we're going to get in today. Sauvé delves deep into their technical sophistication, their potential uses, and the burning question, this mystery that we've all wanted to know. It's who created these awe-inspiring structures.   When visiting Peru, especially around Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, you notice three distinct styles of stonework. The earliest style, known as huaca, often appears as if fingerprints have pressed into the stone, forming canals and various shapes. The official narrative attributes this to stone, bronze, or copper tools, but this explanation seems insufficient given the hardness of the metamorphosed limestone. Today, it might have been a geopolymer, which hardens over time, and its chemical composition includes limestone. From extensive observations, it's clear these forms likely resulted from press forms and seats in a different state, rather than being carved with bronze or copper tools, which would be too soft. The precise 90-degree angles and fine grooves suggest advanced techniques beyond the Inca Empire's capabilities. These constructions, found throughout Peru, hint at an advanced, possibly worldwide civilization.   It's fascinating how mysterious megalithic sites appear in Japan, China, Italy, and more, suggesting a widespread ancient civilization. The timeline, explored through the Akashic records by figures like Rudolf Steiner, Madame Blavatsky, and Edgar Cayce, provides insights. Steiner described environments from the Lemurian time with huge fern trees, a hot climate, and larger mammals and reptiles. The Lemurians, masters of stonework, lived on a much warmer, less dense planet, which facilitated their ability to form stone.   Accounts from Spanish chroniclers reveal that the Inca themselves claimed to have discovered these sites, not built them. Locals chronicle the structures predated their ancestors, attributing them to a god called Wiracocha. When the Spanish arrived in Peru, they encountered advanced constructions like the walls at Sacsayhuaman and attributed them to sorcerers, as they couldn't fathom how the locals could have built them with their tools. This was recorded by chroniclers who asked the locals about the builders, and they often pointed to Wiracocha, a god believed to have created many significant sites.    Oral traditions and local knowledge continue to play a vital role in understanding these sites. Many guides and locals still speak of Wiracocha, who is said to have taught humanity how to cultivate crops, build structures, and essentially civilize them. Some legends even suggest that these advanced beings came from underground or another galaxy, with Lake Titicaca as a central base.   The concept of the planet being smaller and less dense, as described by Jesus and Alfredo Gamarra through dreams and meditations, aligns with the idea of an Earth that expanded over time. This smaller Earth, referred to as the Golden Age, might date back around 200 million years, a time when proto-humanity existed in a more gaseous state before crystallizing. Such ideas, while far from mainstream scientific thought, resonate with theosophical teachings about early humanity.   Personal experiences at these sites, such as a small cave near the Moon Temple complex, often involve intense energy and altered states of consciousness. These locations, considered sacred, might be built on geomagnetic lines, enhancing their mystical properties. Despite the lack of scientific acknowledgment in Peru, the concept of ceques or leylines is well-known, with 328 huacas found along these lines radiating from the sun temple in Cusco.   Megalithic sites worldwide were constructed with materials like quartz-rich stone, which, combined with electromagnetic energies, can create altered states of consciousness. These sites, built with a deep understanding of earth energies, were likely intended for more than just primitive worship. The precise and advanced nature of the construction suggests a civilization with profound knowledge of how to harness these energies for the benefit of humanity.   Certain sites, such as Qenko, appear to have been used for initiation rituals, where candidates would undergo transformative experiences, potentially involving psychoactive substances, to learn about the non-physical aspects of reality. These initiatory journeys, often aligned with celestial events like Venus rising, indicate a sophisticated understanding of both the physical and metaphysical worlds.   The advanced stonework and the profound energy of these sites point to an ancient civilization with a deep understanding of earth energies and consciousness. While more scientific research is needed, especially in Peru, to fully understand these sites, they undeniably hold keys to our past and offer insights into the advanced capabilities of ancient civilizations.    About the Guest:  Camille M. Sauvé is an independent journalist, photographer, graphic designer, and author living in the Sacred Valley in Cusco, Peru. She has spent hundreds of hours researching and personally exploring Peru's enigmatic archaeological sites, their technical sophistication, possible uses, and who was responsible for their creation. Her new book, "The Sorcerers of Stone", is available in selected bookstores.    As always, Higher Density Living reserves no dogma because only the truth prevails in the universe. History is judged by enlightened communities, and the Higher Density Living podcast is committed to the same cause. You are the center of the universe. Thank you for joining us on this cosmic journey, and we look forward to sharing more fascinating topics with you in the future. Stay tuned for more episodes where we delve into the profound principles that shape our existence. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more mind-expanding content!

Mike goes scorched earth on this episode in retaliation to the Sun beating down on him with all this heat. Mike shares that other counntries have air conditioned roads and gets a little upset that America is cearly weak and falling behind in this important life necessity. Manny thinks of a few chilly places to send bad people, and everything gets rounded out with a proper list of hottest and coldest places to live and just exist in around our spinning marble. Intro/Outro: Dancin' By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny's Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com

Joining us today is Marcia C. Inhorn, PhD, MPH, the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs in the Department of Anthropology and The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.  Dr. Inhorn is an expert in Middle Eastern gender and health issues. For the past 35 years, she has studied the social impact of infertility and assisted reproductive technologies across various countries and cultures. Dr. Lanman sits down with us to discuss motherhood on ice, the mating gap, and why women freeze their eggs. Eager to share her knowledge on reproductive health, she is interested in solving issues related to fertility – and egg freezing is among the most popular solutions… In this episode, we dive into: What motivates women to freeze their eggs, and the ages they typically do it.  What the egg freezing process looks like.  What “age-related fertility decline” is, and when it usually occurs.  To learn more about Dr. Inhorn and her research, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today, you'll learn about a new study that shows drugs like Ritalin aren't so smart after all, how frozen rat kidneys could lead to a medical revolution, and a new study that shows how people with curly hair are extra cool. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/smart-drugs-frozen-organ-transplant-curly-hair-coolSmart Drugs  “'Smart Drugs' Make You Worse at Solving Complex Problems, New Study Finds.” by Elizabeth Bowman, et al. 2023.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add4165“People who use ‘smart drugs' worse at complex tasks, study finds.” by Melissa Davey. 2023.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/15/people-who-use-smart-drugs-worse-at-complex-tasks-study-findsFrozen Organ Transplant “Scientists Successfully Unfroze Rat Organs and Transplanted Them - a 'Historic' Step that Could Someday Transform Transplant Medicine.” by Marion Renault. 2023.https://www.statnews.com/2023/06/21/cryogenic-organ-preservation-transplants/“Organ Donation Statistics.” HRSA. 2023.https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/organ-donation-statistics“Vitrification.” Wikipedia. N.d.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VitrificationCurly Hair Cool “Life Before Air Conditioning: Curly Hair Kept Early Humans Cool.” by Francisco Tutella. 2023.https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/life-air-conditioning-curly-hair-kept-early-humans-cool/“Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation.” by Tina Lasisi, et al. 2023.https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2301760120Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Embark on a journey through the remarkable world of IVF procedures as we illuminate the essential steps of the Embryo Transfer process. Understand the 'chill' behind the quick freeze technique, vitrification, and discover the reason behind why a full bladder can make all the difference. Whether you're on your own fertility journey or just curious about the process, this episode offers insightful knowledge for all.

56 million gallons of liquid radioactive waste are stored in 177 underground tanks at the Department of Energy's Hanford site in Washington state. One of the Department's highest priorities is to treat this waste and convert it into a solid glass form for permanent disposal. But a local citizens group in Richland, WA, says an alternative method--known as grouting--can take care of the bulk of the waste faster, cheaper and safely compared to turning it into glass through vitrification. In this week's episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, we reprise an interview from our audio series last Spring featuring Gary Petersen and Duane Schmoker of Clean Up Hanford Now, who make the case that grouting is the best route for the vast portion of the Hanford tank wasteVisit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

Ask most in the know, and they will tell you vitrification into glass is the preferred way to prepare nuclear waste for permanent disposal. But an advocacy group in Richland, Washington, begs to differ. They are making the case that grouting is the faster, less expensive alternative for mixed low level waste which comprises 90% of the tank's contents.  Gary Petersen and Duane Schmoker of Clean Up Hanford Now argue their position in this week's episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report.

For the third episode on the topic of vitrification Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger discuss how and when to communicate with patients, as well as the importance of managing their expectations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final episode on vitrification, Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger chat about the importance of monitoring the competency of staff carrying out vitrification and warming through KPIs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the third episode on the topic of vitrification, Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger discuss how and when to communicate with patients and the importance of managing their expectations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Examination of the chemistry of vitrification to determine if there is a link between the vitrified stones that are found in Iron Age Scottish hillforts and in the ancient megalithic stone work of South America

In Episode 13, The importance of preparation for IVF and Egg Vitrification / Freezing your Eggs ​ Elizabeth and Georgia have the pleasure to explore the brain of Dr Natasha Andreadis, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist who works primarily in IVF and Fertility Care, Hormone Health and Hysteroscopic surgical procedures and host of the women's health and fertility podcast The Fanny Mechanic.In this episode we discuss IVF ( In Vitro Fertilisation ) and the importance of preconception care as well how to best prepare the body for upcoming IVF cycles. We chat about when to consider IVF and the importance of timing for when to begin IVF as well as when to consider a break. Dr Andreadis gives us insight on how to best equipped for your appointment with your IVF specialist and we touch on IVF 'add ons' including ICSI ( Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ) .We then delve into all things Egg Vitrification, including when to consider the process of freezing your eggs and the relevance of preconception care for preparing for the procedure. We discuss what to expect from Egg Vitrification and the process as well as AMH ( Anti Mullerian Hormone ) testing.Dr Andreadis is a specialist we regularly refer to and we finish this episode with a chat on the role of Integrative Medicine and how Dr Tash sees a patient's fertility journey benefit from complementary care.For more information head to The Dao Health. Follow us on Instagram @thedao. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lindsey and Donte answer two listener questions about what is vitrification, and what are our favorite resources when we want to learn or troubleshoot. We're always happy to hear what you're curious about, so thanks for sending these in!   Recommendations list for reference: Artists Helping Artists Wheel Talk The Potter's Cast Washington Street Studios Digital Fire Ave Rivera Sue MacLeod John Britt John Hesselberth Mastering Cone 6 Glazes About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 50k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find Lindsey: Website Instagram Facebook Etsy   Find Donte: Website and online store Youtube Instagram Facebook Patreon

On this episode we discuss the document on vitrification released earlier this year. Our guest today is Dr. Sangita Jindal, the IVF Lab Director and associate professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore's Institute for Reproductive Medicine. Link to document: A review of best practices of rapid-cooling vitrification for oocytes and embryos: a committee opinion More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple podcasts ,Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council

Occultae Veritatis Podcast   Case #141: Cryonics   Death will come for all of us, but some companies claim to be able to extend life after clinical death. How? Freezing you solid and hoping someone in the future can repair the freezer burn.   Subscribe: https://ovpod.ca/ Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ovpod MERCH: https://www.ovpod.ca/merch/ Palate Cleanser: Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanian I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream   Topics Mentioned: Freezing, resurrection, pseudoscience, quackery, death, Cryopreservation, ice crystal, vitrification, tissue damage, cryonic suspension, Walt Disney, cryonics, cryogenics, Persufflation, Cryonicists  

Dr. Antonio Pellicer discusses his beginnings in the field of infertility and the founding of IVI. Listen in as he discusses the biggest breakthroughs in the history of IVF: from the impact of transvaginal ultrasound to the accidental discovery of ICSI. Hear his vision on what the future holds for IVF and fertility treatments in the years to come. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep9

Listen in as two top experts discuss Elective Egg Freezing: how it is used today, success rates, and future directions. Dr. Ana Cobo and Dr. Juan Antonio Garcia Velasco, from IVI RMA Valencia and IVI RMA Madrid, on the development of oocyte and embryo vitrification, fertility preservation strategies, and the latest in fertility research as it relates to egg freezing and reproductive medicine.

It's EP #5! And this week's guest, Gregor Dys, is from Berlin, Germany. The record is an awesome sprawling, changing piece that's actually multiple songs, but feels like one. We talk about using canceled live shows as inspiration for new music, switching creative paths to find something that works, and syths. You can find more Gregor Dys here: SpotifyBandcamp Album art for this record was created by Dalia Mikonyte 

WHAT'S THIS? An episode on a Wednesday that isn't an Episode Wednesday!? Yes, it's true! Last year we pitched in to help our esteemed colleagues at Strange Horizons with their Kickstarter by pledging to do a special episode if they reached a certain landmark amount of donations. This week, we're bringing you that episode and talking about three amazing short stories that Strange Horizons published! The tentpoles this week are “Hunting the Viper King” by Kathryn Harlan, “Regret, Return, Reignite” by Audrey R. Hollis, and “Truth Plus” by Jamie Wahls.   What We’re Into Lately The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow Altogether by Brill Harper On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis Hoshigaki by writer168 Five Kingdoms for the Dead by Evil Is A Relative Term Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers The Good Place Hadestown Good Omens Connections (TV series) Schitt’s Creek The Great British Bake Off Other Stuff We Mentioned A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold How We Got To Now by Steven Johnson Connections by James Burke Avatar: The Last Airbender Supernatural The Legend of Taliesin “Many Hearted Dog and the Heron Who Stepped Past Time” A Paradise Built in Hell  “What We Named the Needle” by Freya Marske, in Analog “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula K. Le Guin “Road: A Fairytale” “Super Little Dead Girls” by Nino Cipri “Remains” by Basingstoke Rogue One: A Star Wars Story “Wrap Me in Oceans Wide” by Marissa Lingen “Notes on a Resurrection” by Natalia Theodoridou “The Wind Whispers Secrets To The Sea” by Jordan Kurella “Sequestration; Vitrification” by AJ Lucy “The King’s Mirror” by M.K. Hutchins “Cassandra Draws the Four of Cups” by Ruthanna Emrys “Who Has Never Loved a Gentle House?” by Osahon Ize-Iyamu “Sublet” by Ian Kappos   For Next Time It's back to your regularly scheduled on-our-bullshit with next week's episode, which is still about The Untamed!   Transcription The transcript for this episode is available here. BONUS THANKS to our scribes for taking on this bonus episode!

In BONUS Episode 214 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (embryo quality, diminished ovarian reserve, ureaplasma, ERA testing, and more) and then we discuss everything you need to know about egg vitrification. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 214 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (embryo quality, diminished ovarian reserve, ureaplasma, ERA testing, and more) and then we discuss everything you need to know about egg vitrification. If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.

In this podcast, Dr. Mark Damario, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist with the Center for Reproductive Medicine, presented at Ridgeview Medical Center's Live Friday CME Series on May 24, 2019. At this event, Dr. Damario provided insights to the emerging roles of assisted reproductive technologies. Enjoy the podcast! Objectives:    Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to: Describe the role of assisted reproductive technologies for infertile and non-infertile conditions. Differentiate the various forms of assisted reproductive technologies. Identify changes and new developments in assisted reproductive technologies. CME credit is only offered to Ridgeview Providers for this podcast activity. Complete and submit the online evaluation form, after viewing the activity.  Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be e-mailed a certificate of completion within 2 weeks.  You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at  rmccredentialing@ridgeviewmedical.org. Click on the following link for your CME credit: CME Evaluation: "Update in Assisted Reproductive Technologies" (**If you are listening to the podcasts through iTunes on your laptop or desktop, it is not possible to link directly with the CME Evaluation for unclear reasons. We are trying to remedy this. You can, however, link to the survey through the Podcasts app on your Apple and other smart devices, as well as through Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast directory apps and on your computer browser at these websites. We apologize for the inconvenience.)  The information provided through this and all Ridgeview podcasts as well as any and all accompanying files, images, videos and documents is/are for CME/CE and other institutional learning and communication purposes only and is/are not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician, healthcare provider or other healthcare personnel relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.”   FACULTY DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT  It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no significant financial relationship with a pharmaceutical company and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event. SHOW NOTES:  INTRODUCTION: Dr. Damario is the medical director of the Center for Reproductive Medicine in St. Paul, MN; and is a practicing reproductive medicine specialist who earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia, and completed his OB/GYN residency there as well. He then went on to complete fellowships in reproductive surgery at Emory University and reproductive endocrinology at Cornell. We were delighted to have him join us on May 24, 2019, to provide his insights and updates on assisted reproductive technology. CHAPTER 1: ART (assisted reproductive technology) was initially done in rabbit models, and then the first successful IVF birth in humans in 1978. Use of oocyte donation in 1983, a surrogate mother in 1986. Pre-implantation genetic dx in an embryo in 1989, and a single sperm injected in an egg in 1992. These were major breakthroughs. Where is ART these days? There are over 500 clinics in the U.S. that contribute for the most part to the national database on stats for ART. Ultimately, there are over 65,000 live births, and the percentage is now about 1.9% of total babies born now in the U.S.   Forbes.com in 2012, estimated 900,000 approximately conceived persons in the U.S. derived from IVF. That's about 305 people at Times Square bumping into each other on any given day. In 2017, the trend of multiple pregnancies in IVF and ART has come down. This issue has been contentious in the field of ART. Triplets in particular happen less often. Less than 1% from 7% in the mid-1990s. Twins have decreased in rate as well. Oocyte cryopreservation has continued to increase, as it is much more efficient now for donor and fertility preservation. More elective single embryo transfers as well. Indications for IVF include: Tubal factors such as occluded or absent tubes are indications, Male factors, such as severe oligospermia is also an indication for IVF. Advanced endometriosis and failed induction of ovulation, diminished ovarian reserve, unexplained infertility and a variety of specific conditions, such as the need for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis are also indications. Dr. Damario's program treats women age less than 45 with their own eggs and less than 50 with donor eggs. Smoking is a contraindication. BMI is also an issue for patients. Assessment of the woman will include antimullerian hormone (which has key roles in folliculogenesis), basal antra follicle count by U/S (an ovarian follicle in the latter stage of formation) and less often day 3 FSH and estradiol. Sonohysterography or saline hysterography, semenalysis, and sperm penetration testing, cervical canal evaluation, testing for Hep B and C, HIV and Syphilis are also performed ahead of time. How does the treatment phase of IVF work? Pituitary inhibition needs to happen in order to suppress the LH surge before oocyte retrieval. OCPs are given ahead of time to suppress other ovarian cysts, and to help start some of the later fertility medications. Pituitary suppression with Lupron or antagonists, such as Ganorelix. The gonadotropins are given after withdrawal bleeding from discontinuation of the pill and for about 8 to 12 days. Ultrasounds for follicles and estradiol accounts are performed. HCG is then given if all looks well with the above steps. It is similar to LH and then oocyte retrieval is scheduled 36 hours later. This is a precise action so as to not have egg immaturity or have ovulation occur. Embryo transfer then happens on the 5th day, most commonly. Usually then a pregnancy test happens on the 9th day. egg retrieval occurs transvaginally with ultrasound guidance. This is a day surgery procedure, and is generally tolerated well. Dr. Damario shows a short video of the procedure at this time. The embryologist takes the follicular fluid to ID eggs. They are graded for maturity, and they simultaneously prepare sperm. Eggs are incubated, then are exposed to sperm. They are observed the following day, embryos cleave and then on days 3 to 5, the embryo is transferred. A mature egg is actually the largest cell in the human body, and is surrounded by a clump of cells called a corona. Micro-droplet of sperm onto the egg and intracytoplasmic injection of a single sperm injected into the egg can also be done, especially if sperm quality is lower. The embryo is then cultured and grown, with cell division occurring daily and exponentially. A morula, which is many cells, is followed by a blastocyst forming, which is an expansion with an inner cell mass and fluid space. At this stage, the embryo is felt to be doing well. If they're not doing well, the embryo won't be chosen for transfer. Egg fertilization occurs at a rate of about 75%. The embryo is transferred into the uterus with transabdominal U/S guidance as it is placed into the uterus. Little to no anesthesia is required for this. CHAPTER 2: Outcomes are impacted by age to a fair degree, obviously higher (success) in younger women. The older the patient the less likely it will take effect. Cryogenically preserved embryos are doing well in transfer, in fact slightly better in some cases than traditional transfer. Risks of IVF include: multiple pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding and infection, which are rare. Adverse pregnancies such as ectopic and miscarriage can occur. There is a possibility of subtle increase in congenital anomalies. Third party reproduction options include: oocyte donation from someone, sperm donation, embryos donated and gestational surrogate. This involves gestational carrier of the couple's own embryo. Oocyte donation is performed win carious ovarian failure conditions in general. Anonymous donors are screened very well, and hopefully in a hormonally synchronized recipient. They will be maintained on hormones through the first trimester in most cases. Oocyte donation has a very good success; especially with the improvement of cryopreservation. In older women, for instance up to age 45, there is good success with this procedure. Beyond 45 yo, there is lack of sufficient data to support doing this. Gestational carrier is indicated when there is no uterus, uterine complications, substantial risk to patient due to other conditions, same sex male couples for instance. Fertility preservation is performed in instances of cancer treatment. These include oocyte, sperm and embryo cryopreservation. These are experimental, but are coming down the pipeline in the future. Fertility preservation is not a guarantee that it will work but the odds do go up proportionate to the number of eggs frozen; although this does decline the older you are. Preimplantation genetic screening: random chromosome abnormalities, or embryonic aneuploidy is screened for more often now. Age of the woman is an impact, although problems can be derived from sperm too, but there is no age impact in men. Embryos can be screened for such things as SC disease and CF. Now embryos are biopsied at day 5, and the trophectoderm (outer layer) is sampled for this. The embryo is the frozen after biopsy. These samples are sent to national labs for this. Usually, affected embryos will not be transferred. Next generation sequencing testing modalities are used commonly now. A significant proportion of anuploid embryos are found now, actually. It appears, for instance, that women who are of older gestational age, are to benefits most from genetic testing. Gestational carrier cases are also good reason for genetic testing, since the surrogate will be taking on a significant risk in carrying the child. CHAPTER 3: Evolving ART.  Major advances have been made in many areas. Cryopreservation, genetic testing and counseling, etc. We're not quite there yet with oocyte in-vitro maturation. Essentially embryonic stem cell therapy is still being done, but more adult stem cells are being used. Mitochondrial transfer therapy for mitochondrial diseases are being done in the U.K.  Germ line gene editing, for instance, to have HIV protection, has come up at a recent conference. This is in the very early stages of development though. Question from the audience: Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis - how many things can be screened for? PGS is still for a limited list of conditions, mostly the disease conditions are monogenic. Sex chromosome reports are also obtained. But, this is not done only for sex selection, especially in fertile couples. When appropriate, this can be chosen, however.  There is a slight chance of error, but certainty is very high. Other questions included freezing of eggs. Not only in dire circumstances such as cancer, but also for women who may want to wait to have children for any variety of reasons. Vitrification is the method used for this now which is essentially "flash freezing" and has been perfected over the past 7-8 years. Also, Dr. Damario mentions that studies show that visualized hydrosalpinx on U/S is associated with poorer IVF outcomes. Salpingectomy can improve chances with this. Cost is also addressed, and of course when insurance doesn't cover the cost of ART, there is a significant expense to the patient. Screening tests are commonly covered by insurance. Finally, Dr. Damario comments on a question regarding egg transfer. Transferring eggs to someone else is not a simple task and is governed by the FDA, much like transplant surgery.  

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Allison Jamieson-Lucy's “Sequestration; Vitrification.” You can read the full text of the story here.

In this webinar you will learn: - Improved vitrification: Specimen vitrification without synchronisation fluid - Vitrification strategies: Optimized freezing for different techniques - Light and electrical stimulation: Dissect cellular processes with millisecond precision - A look into the future: freezing of crystals Plunge freezing and cryo imaging of proteins and complexes have revealed new details in understanding the machinery of the cell and how molecules are involved in cellular processes. However, most eukaryotic cells and tissue samples cannot be plunge frozen because of the rapid decay of the cooling rate within the sample during freezing. High pressure freezing, on the other hand, is currently the main approach to vitrify larger samples (up to 200 µm) and to capture the intrinsic changes in fine structure or cellular dynamics. To further improve its cryo solutions, Leica developed a new cryo platform: the EM ICE. This new generation cryo platform combines speed, reliability and flexibility to facilitate research in various scientific fields. The EM ICE allows users to freeze samples within milliseconds and even permits the combination of high pressure freezing with optogenetics and electrophysiology.

Dr. Julie Lamb is an endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle. Dr. Lamb gives us important information about our body and the biology of pregnancy. It's possible to take the matter of getting pregnant as something that will be easy. Some of today's trends, women posting pregnancy for various reasons, including their career, finances, being with the right partner. But time doesn't really work in a woman's favor. So having a conversation with a fertility specialist will help in making knowledgeable decisions for a family in the future. A newer technique: Vitrification, allows women to freeze their own eggs for future use. Some powerful education! www.pnwfertility.com

CHECK OUT MY NEW PODCAST: HARD KNOCKS BUSINESS SCHOOL!Today we discuss the 8 incredible accomplishments of the ancient pyramid builders, including the amazing Wonder of the World - Giza. Plus we examine the possibility that they employed the secret of creating huge stone blocks through the use of geo-chemistry and vitrification. Please read disclaimer at BGangel.com - make plans to Join us in Markham Ontario on June 27th for our exciting "Ignite Your Inner Healer Event" tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-inner-healer-tickets-46596800284

CHECK OUT MY NEW PODCAST: HARD KNOCKS BUSINESS SCHOOL!Today we discuss the 8 incredible accomplishments of the ancient pyramid builders, including the amazing Wonder of the World - Giza. Plus we examine the possibility that they employed the secret of creating huge stone blocks through the use of geo-chemistry and vitrification. Please read disclaimer at BGangel.com - make plans to Join us in Markham Ontario on June 27th for our exciting "Ignite Your Inner Healer Event" tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-inner-healer-tickets-46596800284

Jim's start as an extraterrestrial scientist and coordinator of shuttle activities.   Transition to nuclear waste as he moved to PNNL as a geology pair with his wife, Judith.   3 styles of decision making in science policy: ignore science, make it the basis of the decision, retroactively justify the decision with science.    Yucca Mountain is the wrong rock, dripping wet and corrosive.   WIPP Carlsbad, New Mexico, Permian Basin has perfect salt chemistry.    A comparison between the future of China and the US' nuclear industries.   Dilution as a waste mitigation strategy, discussion of Fukishima and Tritium.    A discussion of how the media sources portrays expertise.    A discussion of grout v. glass vitrification processes.   Waste disposal methods, political contentions, and the power of the Constitution.  

In todays Podcast we look at Pyramids. Why they are an important feature in the Vastu of the home. We examine how they amplify geomagnetic and inerton energies. We will discover how they made (Vitrification), the best place to position them and their role in amplifying and re-distributing energy throughout the home. Come join us, sit, relax and be comfortable....

In todays Podcast we look at Pyramids. Why they are an important feature in the Vastu of the home. We examine how they amplify geomagnetic and inerton energies. We will discover how they made (Vitrification), the best place to position them and their role in amplifying and re-distributing energy throughout the home. Come join us, sit, relax and be comfortable....

Sat, 6 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0100 https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/19426/ https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/19426/7/Saucedo_Manuel_Nicolas.pdf Saucedo, Manuel Nicolas

One of the world's great mysteries lies just a few miles from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco Peru, at a place called Sacsayhuaman (Sexy-woman), where the remains of massive monoliths form what was once buildings and walls of a city center. In this special presentation - we'll look at the technology which may have been in place at the time of construction and note the purpose of such a complex,, with guest Jan Peter de Jong.Jan Peter de Jong is a Dutch researcher who lived in Peru for 13 years, and over the years made a number of fascinating discoveries in and around Cusco. In his investigations, he discovered the use of an unknown science and technology in the cutting or carving of granite rock. The stone blocks, (pictured) – appear to have been treated with some form of high heat which has shaped the stone in a manner that is completely baffling to our current understanding.De Jong is an expert at revealing what he terms the vitrification, or heating and molding of these stones, and has discovered structures throughout Peru which were treated with this process. Vitrification occurs as a result of exposing stone to extreme heat. The process has been found at several ancient sites around the world. In most examples the stone appears to have been subjected to extreme heats (over 1000°C), causing the rocks to melt and leaving a shiny almost polished texture to the surface, and smooth to the touch.For more information on Jan Peterde Jong work go to his website Ancient Mysteries Explained, http://www.ancient-mysteries-explained.com/- See more at: http://extraterrestrialcontact.com/2013/04/01/earth-ancients-jan-peter-de-jong/#sthash.gRVOs2T1.dpuf

Marina Sergeyeva (medical student) James Maxey (author and "big science geek") and Stephen Euin Cobb (your host) are our featured guests. Topic: Technical, Legal and Moral Aspects of Cryonics Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the September 28, 2011 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 35 minutes]. This is the first half of a discussion panel recorded before a live audience on June 4, 2011 in Charlotte North Carolina at the SF&F convention ConCarolinas. (The second half will be in next week's episode.) Marina Sergeyeva has degrees in biochemistry and mathematics, and will soon begin medical school. Formerly of the Ukraine, she now lives in the US. James Maxey is the author of the superhero novel Nobody Gets the Girl as well as the Dragon Age fantasy series which includes the novels Bitterwood, Dragonforge, and Dragonseed. Set a thousand years in the future, after the fall of our modern civilization, in a world dominated by the intelligent dragons we created through genetic engineering. Humans are reduced to slaves, and the remnants of long forgotten nanotechnology make the world a wondrous place of magic. Stephen Euin Cobb is the author of Bones Burnt Black and Skinbrain. News Items: [1] New eye implant improves vision by making the cornea mimic a pinhole camera; [2] Tased from above… The new ShadowHawk robot helicopter starts patrolling civilians; [3] Noticeably deeper sleep produced by TA-65.

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News Items: Is Mental Illness Real, Earth-like Planet Discovered, Criminalizing Holocaust Denial follow up, Pill for Genetic Diseases; Your E-mails and Questions: Bacterial Flagella Follow Up, Vitrification; Name That Logical Fallacy - 9/11 Conspiracy; Science or Fiction; Skeptical Puzzle