Podcasts about yusra

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines//Gaza updatesInquest into Clinton Austin death in Loddon Prison delayedFederal budget anti-poverty critiqueUrges for the Australian government to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons We play a speech by Themme Fatale at the Defend Dissent Coalition rally on Victoria's Parliament Steps last Wednesday the 19th of March. Themme Fatale drove home the powerful message that preventing the criminalisation of mask-wearing at protests is first and foremost a disability justice issue. Read and sign the open letter "Protect the Right to Protest" from Defend Dissent Coalition here.// Ruth Nyaruot Ruach and Geskeva Komba, Creative Producers and Co-Founders of Next In Colour, joined us to discuss the Future Reset: Diasporic Dreaming project, a creative collaboration between Footscray Community Arts and Next In Colour which aims to support young people from African Diaspora communities. The project, funded by Vic Health, began in 2022 and culminates in this Saturday's launch of the research zine 'Re-imagining Utopias'. Ruth is a South-Sudanese multidisciplinary artist, who uses art to heal, explore her surroundings and create comfort within her blackness. Geskeva Komba is a trans-disciplinary creative of Comorian and Tanzanian heritage. Raised in the Western suburbs of Melbourne she has experience combined in community development, theatre, film, spoken word, as well as music.// Yusra and Khadija, students at River Nile School (RNS), share what independent senior secondary education at the school is all about. RNS provides specialised support for young people from refugee and asylum seeker communities, and has a commitment to trauma-informed teaching and learning strategies, with a goal to reduce the barriers to education faced by young women in particular. In our conversation today, Yusra and Khadija also spoke about River Nile School's block party happening next Thursday 3 April from 2-6pm in North Melbourne. You can RSVP or show your support by donating to the school here.//Gamilaroi man and IndigenousX founder Luke Pearson joined us for a critical conversation about 'Harmony Day', which australia celebrates on March 21st while the rest of the world is commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Luke speaks about the difference between successive australian governments' attempts to creatively re-branding the colonial status quo and the work required to engage in actual anti-racist practice. You can read an excellent piece by Luke on 'Harmony Day' here on IndigenousX.//

With guest Yusra, we explore the transformative power of art as a tool for self-expression, healing, and social connection. The conversation highlights L'art a partager, a project by ASBL Douri that brings together individuals over 60 to engage in creativity, reflect on memories, and explore new artistic experiences. Through unique exercises, such as drawing with closed eyes, participants discover new ways to express themselves. The discussion delves into the emotional and psychological benefits of artistic practice and the intersection of creativity and social issues. Yusra talks about how art can bridge generations, spark meaningful conversations, and serve as a powerful medium for personal and collective storytelling. For some of the participants in the project, this is their first journey into art and first time visiting art museums in Luxembourg, like the MUDAM. Walid El Masri is the author and creator of this process and is currently displaying an exhibit in Dudelange.

There's enough space on this planet for everyone. Syrian refugee and 2x Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini had some of her life's defining moments depicted in the Netflix film The Swimmers. A member of the inaugural IOC Refugee team, Yusra has become a global figure advocating on behalf of refugees and displaced communities, and through her Yusra Mardini Foundation, helps advance access to sports and education for refugee communities around the world while also helping them excel as they rebuild their lives. Yusra is now enrolled in film school at USC and while competitive swimming has taken a back seat to the many other priorities on her plate, she still makes time to stay fit and enjoy a conversation with some laughs talking about swimming and about life.

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Yusra Qadir, Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada, to share her incredible life journey and how she is empowering women to find their voices. Yusra starts by reflecting on her childhood in Pakistan, her work in community and social development, and her education in human rights. She describes how she found her voice but realized that finding her voice and being able to meaningfully use it are different things. She moved to Canada with young children five years ago, where she navigated the challenges of being a new immigrant and found ways to help others through her own experiences. She also found challenges that women face in this world are universal. She joined Mothers Matter Canada to help immigrant and refugee women in Canada access the support they need to find their confidence so they can meaningfully use their voices within their lives and their communities. She highlights the impactful work of Mothers Matter Canada, particularly the HIPPY program, which supports newcomer mothers in preparing their children for success while building the skills and resilience they need to thrive. Yusra's story is a testament to her strength and commitment, both in her personal journey and in the transformative work she does today. Visit Mothers Matter Canada to learn more (https://www.mothersmattercentre.ca/) and connect with Yusra on LinkedIn (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/yusraqadir). You can also find Mothers Matter Canada on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Show Notes 00:28 Standard show intro 01:04 Introducing Yusra 02:16 What is "Mothers Matters Canada" 02:50 Equity advocacy 03:25 The challenges that mothers are facing 05:52 What does MMC do to help? 06:59 Peer-based programs 09:51 Yusra's journey to now 10:52 Experiences growing up in Pakistan 12:14 Dreaming big as a child 13:23 Feminist focus 13:50 Disaster preparedness 14:30 Large displacements around the world 15:22 Diverse groups that they work with 16:17 Canada struggles with women's opportunities 17:09 Why come to Canada? 17:43 Becoming dangerous to be an activist 20:29 The challenges of a new immigrant 23:15 Developing leadership skills 25:44 Bart talks about "taking the stage" program 26:35 1/4 women in Canada are "racialized" 26:53 The motherhood penalty 27:08 What the program does 28:07 What is the HIPPIE program? 29:50 Summary of HIPPIE 30:31 Great data management system 31:30 Getting children ready for school 32:24 Example of a personal story 37:33 The ambassador program 39:07 Her hopes for newcomers 5-10 years from now 39:35 Universally available programs 40:01 Her hope for women 40:56 Thank yous 41:20 Outro

Ra đời tại Thế Vận Hội Rio 2016, trong bối cảnh khủng hoảng tị nạn ở châu Âu, đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic và Paralympic tham dự sự kiện Paris 2024 với một gánh nặng trên vai. Họ đại diện cho hơn 100 triệu người tị nạn, phải rời bỏ quê hương trên toàn cầu do xung đột, hay chiến tranh..., đồng thời truyền tải đi thông điệp về hy vọng, về tình đoàn kết và hội nhập. Những ngày vừa qua, báo chí Pháp không ngừng ca ngợi vận động viên khuyết tật người Afghanistan Zakia Khudadadi, được Paris cấp quy chế tị nạn từ năm 2021. Với thành tích của mình sau quá trình tập luyện tại Trung tâm huấn luyện thể thao quốc gia (INSEP), ở Vincennes, ngoại ô Paris, Zakia Khudadadi là một trong 8 thành viên của Đội tuyển người tị nạn dự Paralympic Paris 2024, thi đấu môn Para Taekwondo, hạng 47 kg. Cô cũng là vận động viên tị nạn giành được chiếc huy chương đầu tiên, mang tính lịch sử cho đội tuyển đại diện cho hơn trăm triệu người trên thế giới, phải rời bỏ quên hương đi tị nạn xa xứ.Zakia đến Pháp trong hoàn cảnh đặc biệt, vào tháng 08/2021. Trước những đe dọa bị bắt giữ bởi chế độ Taliban, vốn rất hà khắc với phụ nữ, đặc biệt là các nữ vận động viên, cô đã đăng tải một video lên mạng xã hội, xin trợ giúp từ quốc tế, giúp cô rời khỏi Kabul để thực hiện ước mơ tham dự Thế Vận Hội Paralympic Tokyo. Video đó đã loan tải tới Pháp và giúp cô lên được chuyến bay rời Afghanistan, trong bầu không khí hỗn loạn tại phi trường ở Kabul, khi Taliban lên nắm quyền.Sau thành tích huy chương đồng hôm 29/08 vừa qua, cô chia sẻ với France 24 : “Chiếc huy chương này thể hiện cam kết của tôi đối với những người phụ nữ khác tại Afghanistan. Tôi đã cố gắng thể hiện tốt nhất, chiến thắng của tôi là để bày tỏ sự ủng hộ của mình đối với tất cả những phụ nữ, những cô gái hiện đang ở trong ngục tù của Taliban, đối với tất cả những người tị nạn ở Pháp và trên thế giới”.Tại buổi lễ khai mạc Paralympic, diễn ra tại đại lộ Champs-Élysées và quảng trường Concorde ở thủ đô Pháp hôm 28/08, trái ngược với truyền thống để đoàn Hy Lạp tiến vào trước, đoàn vận động viên tị nạn Paralympic đã đi đầu, mở ra buổi diễu hành của 184 phái đoàn khác nhau trên thế giới, gồm hơn 4.400 vận động viên khuyết tật. Cao ủy người tị nạn Liên Hiệp Quốc, Filippo Grandi, cho rằng “sự hiện diện của phái đoàn người tị nạn Paralympic trên trường quốc tế, gửi đi một thông điệp về "hy vọng" cho hàng triệu người tị nạn trên thế giới, và cho tất cả chúng ta. Đội tuyển gồm các vận động viên đầy tài năng này nhắc nhở chúng ta về tầm quan trọng của việc cho phép những người khuyết tật có cơ hội tham gia vào xã hội một cách bình đẳng.” Đội tuyển người tị nạn được ra đời như thế nào ?Đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic và Paralympic được ra đời trong bối cảnh cuộc khủng hoảng người tị nạn ở châu Âu vào năm 2015. Vào tháng 10 năm đó, nhân cuộc họp của Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc về cuộc khủng hoảng tị nạn liên quan đến hàng triệu người trên thế giới, chủ tịch Ủy ban Olympic quốc tế Thomas Bach, đã đưa ra thông báo thành lập một đội tuyển dành riêng cho những người tị nạn. Ông Thomas Bach khẳng định rằng “được nhìn thấy họ tham gia thi đấu là một khoảng khắc tuyệt vời và chúng tôi hy vọng có thể chia sẻ với tất cả mọi người. Chúng tôi muốn dang rộng cánh tay tiếp đón các vận động viên trong cộng đồng Olympic, bên cạnh các vận động viện khác, không chỉ tranh tài thể thao cùng nhau, và có thể cùng sống tại làng Olympic”.Ủy ban quốc tế Olympic muốn nhấn mạnh đến sự hiện diện của một phái đoàn đa văn hóa, đại diện cho hàng triệu người phải đi tị nạn, tha hương, do xung đột địa chính trị, chiến tranh,…Gần một năm sau đó, 10 vận động viên, có nguồn gốc từ Syria, Nam Sudan, Ethiopia, hay Cộng Hòa Congo đã có mặt tại Thế Vận Hội Rio ở Brazil vào năm 2016, tranh tài cùng 11.000 vận động viên đến từ hơn 200 phái đoàn trên thế giới. Quyết định này được coi là một thông điệp “hòa bình, hòa nhập và về hy vọng” cho hàng triệu người buộc phải tha hương trên khắp thế giới, truyền cảm hứng bằng tinh thần thể thao, bằng sự kiên cường và lòng dũng cảm.Sự xuất hiện của các vận động viên tị nạn tại Thế Vận Hội Rio 2016 cũng đã truyền cảm hứng cho nhiều bộ phim, chẳng hạn như phim Les nageuses của đạo diễn Sally El Hosaini, kể về một câu chuyện có thực về hai chị em vận động viên bơi, người Syria, Yusra và Sarah Mardini. Cuộc nội chiến ở Syria đã thôi thúc hai chị em rời khỏi đất nước, vượt biển trên chiếc thuyền thô sơ, nguy hiểm, vượt rừng để đến Đức. Với giấc mơ được tham dự Olympic Tokyo, Yusra không ngừng nghỉ luyện tập tại một câu lạc bộ bơi ở Đức. Tuy nhiên, tình hình địa chính trị bất ổn khiến cô không thể tham dự dưới màu cờ Syria. Thông báo thành lập Đội tuyển Olympic cho người tị nạn đã thắp lại hy vọng tham gia Olympic cho Yusra, dù cô muốn được công nhận là vận động viên có thực lực để tranh tài chứ không phải được tuyển đi thi vì “lòng thương hại đối với người tị nạn”.Tài năng thể thao bỏ xa chặng đường tị nạn gian nanĐể được lựa chọn vào đội tuyển này, các vận động viên tị nạn phải tuân thủ một số tiêu chí, phải đạt được thành tích cao trong môn thể thao của mình, và được cơ quan tị nạn của Liên Hiệp Quốc công nhận quy chế tị nạn. Ủy ban Olympic Quốc tế cho biết cũng xét đến “sự đại diện mang tính cân bằng trong các môn thể thao, về giới tính và cả về khu vực”.Bà Anne-Sophie Thilo, phụ trách về truyền thông của Đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic, trả lời RFI Pháp ngữ, đưa ra nhận định : “Mọi người thường nhìn họ dưới ống kính "người tị nạn", nhưng trên hết, đó là những vận động viên, là những con người. Điều kết nối các vận động viên này với nhau trong một đội tuyển, là hành trình tị nạn của cá nhân của mỗi người. Dĩ nhiên, đó là các vận động viên trẻ, muốn có trải nghiệm và họ thường trò chuyện, trao đổi về thể thao nhiều hơn là các chủ đề khác.”Tại Thế Vận Hội ở Brazil 2016, 10 vận động viên thi đấu dưới màu cờ của Olympic. Năm năm sau đó, tại Tokyo, đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic chính thức được thành lập, với gần 30 vận động viên. Paris 2024 là lần thứ ba các vận động viên Olympic và Paralympic của đội tuyển người tị nạn tham gia thi đấu. Tại Thế Vận Hội năm nay, nếu đội tuyển Paralympic gồm 8 vận động viên, thì đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic hồi tháng Bảy vừa qua gồm 36 vận động viên, hầu hết là người Iran, Afghanistan, Syria và một số nước châu Phi, được cấp quy chế tị nạn ở các nước châu Âu.Tại sự kiện do Paris tổ chức, lần đầu tiên, cả đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic và Paralympic được thi đấu dưới lá cờ trắng, in hình trái tim đỏ, bao quanh bởi các mũi tên đen, cùng các vòng tròn Olympic, tạo nên biểu tượng riêng của đội tuyển người tị nạn. Nếu vận động viên tị nạn nào giành được huy chương vàng, là cờ này sẽ được kéo lên trên nền bài hát của Thế Vận Hội, thay cho quốc ca.Bà Masomah Ali Zada, người Afghanistan, cựu vận động viên đua xe đạp, hiện là lãnh đạo của đội tuyển người tị nạn Olympic, trả lời RFI Pháp Ngữ, cho biết : “Đội đã lớn mạnh. Lần cuối cùng tôi tham gia, đội chỉ có 29 người, thì nay lên đến 36 người. Có thể nói là gia đình Olympic đã lớn mạnh. Điểm chung của tất cả các vận động viên, đó là tinh thần kiên cường và đều có giấc mơ được tham gia vào Thế Vận Hội. Họ đã gặp nhiều khó khăn trên chặng đường của mình, nhưng không ai bỏ cuộc.” Về phần mình, cô Nyasha Mharakurwa, cựu vận động viên quần vợt, người đứng đầu đội tuyển tị nạn Paralympic muốn nhấn mạnh đến tài năng của các vận động viên khi vượt qua nhiều đối thủ, được công nhận, như tất cả những người khác, đạt điều kiện để tham gia Thế Vận Hội. Cô Nyash giải thích : “Tại các phái đoàn khác, lớn mạnh hơn, cạnh tranh cao hơn nhưng không phải ai cũng giành được huy chương, ngay cả các nước phát triển. Đó là bằng chứng cho thấy sự hiện diện của các vận động viên tị nạn tại sự kiện này là hoàn toàn xứng đáng. Điều quan trọng nhất theo tôi là việc tuyển chọn các vận động viên vào đội tuyển tị nạn. Bởi vì, trái với phái đoàn từ các quốc gia mà họ đã biết đi tìm vận động viên ở đâu, thì đối với những vận động viên tị nạn, họ phải di chuyển. Ngoài việc thay đổi quốc tịch theo nơi mà họ sinh sống, trong vài tháng, họ có thể trở thành vận động viên trong một tình huống khác.”Chính vì vậy theo cô Nyasha, từ nay cho đến Thế Vận Hội Los Angeles 2028, cần phải liên lạc với tất cả các hiệp hội thể thao, thành viên của Ủy ban Paralympic quốc tế, để có thể mở rộng đội tuyển tị nạn, kết nạp thêm thành viên mới. Sự ra đời của đội tuyển tị nạn Olympic và Paralympic, không chỉ để giúp các vận động viên có cơ hội tham gia vào sự kiện thể thao lớn nhất hành tinh 4 năm một lần, mà còn hỗ trợ họ trong quá trình luyện tập, để đi tranh tài, bởi đa phần, họ không nhận được trợ giúp như các vận động viên đến từ các nước khác.

WE'RE BACK! Sorry for the podcast radio silence, life has really kicked our butts. BUT Here we are again! This time we talk about 4 more awesome women in archaeology: Anne Robertson who won international recognition with the publication of the collection of Anglo-Saxon Coins in the Glasgow collections. Brenda Haywood who became the first woman in “professional” British archaeology. Yusra the Palestinian woman who is credited with the discovery of Tabun 1, a 120,000-year-old Neanderthal skull from Tabun Cave. Margaret Barbour Simpson who is believed to be the first professional female archaeologist in Scotland.  Listen to find out more. Find us on social media: Tiktok: @sagasshe Instagram: @sagas_of_she Facebook: @sagasofshe Music Credit - Claim of Thrones (YouTube Audio Library)

Recorded Live at Spotify Beach in Cannes Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini fled the Syrian Civil War with her sister Sara, making the perilous journey to Europe at only seventeen, including a treacherous crossing of the Aegean Sea in 2015. After finding refuge in Germany, Yusra was selected to compete as part of the inaugural Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and again in Tokyo four years later. On World Refugee Day 2023, Yusra announced the launch of her nonprofit, The Yusra Mardini Foundation, which aims to improve access to sports and education for refugee communities. Yusra has become a powerful advocate for forcibly displaced people worldwide. Episode 61 explores the challenges of living in a war-torn country, the importance of not judging refugees, and how to use your voice to make a positive impact. We discuss: - Being born in Syria - Beginning to swim at age 3 - Dreaming of becoming the next Michael Phelps at age 9 - Facing the onset of war at age 13 - Enduring the traumas of the Syrian conflict - Undertaking a 25-day journey from Syria to Germany - Crossing the Aegean Sea on a dinghy - Keeping the Olympic dream alive - Helping establish the Refugee Olympic Team - Aims to change the perception of refugees Chapters: (00:00:00) Fleeing Syria at 13 years old (00:02:18) From Syria to Olympic Swimming (00:04:48) Starting Swimming at a Young Age (00:07:27) The Daily Routine in Damascus (00:09:55) Witnessing the Start of War in Syria (00:12:23) Mourning the Loss in Syria (00:14:51) The Youth Olympic Games and Political Reasons for Quitting Swimming (00:17:10) Pursuing a Different Path in Life (00:19:22) Life in a War Zone (00:21:30) Packing for the Journey (00:26:24) The Expensive Boat Journey (00:28:44) Guardian Angels on the Boat (00:31:10) Heartbreaking Journey across the Ocean (00:33:25) A Life-Threatening Situation at Sea (00:35:40) The Rescue at Sea (00:37:58) Journey to Germany (00:40:26) Impressive Syrian Swimmers (00:42:39) Representing a Refugee Olympic Team (00:45:14) The Impact of the Olympic Stadium (00:47:37) Competing at the Olympics (00:49:54) The Struggles and Dreams of Refugees (00:52:19) Refugees and Stereotypes in the UK (00:54:49) The Importance of Welcoming Immigrants in Society (00:57:10) Supporting the Refugee Olympic Team (00:59:32) A Heartwarming Moment (01:01:59) A Heartfelt Story of Gratitude ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HOWIBECAME__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: info@weunify.co.uk Credits: Director: Charles Parkinson Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie Editor: Catherine Singh

Payman and Rhona chat with award-winning facial aesthetician and dentist Dr Yusra Al-Mukhtar.  Yusra touches on her experiences growing up in the UK as a Muslim woman and the impact of her father's return to Iraq after the war. She also explains the rationale behind her move from dentistry to facial aesthetics and shares thoughts on consent and ethics in aesthetic procedures. Yura also discusses balancing motherhood with a demanding career, the role of healthcare professionals in discussing humanitarian issues publicly, and the importance of speaking out against injustice. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:50 - Backstory 00:24:50 - Transition from dentistry to facial aesthetics 00:33:35 - Differences in aesthetic preferences between Liverpool and London 00:39:35 - Ethics and aesthetics  00:52:00 - Motherhood, career and family 01:01:45 - Fertility 01:08:15 - Healthcare and humanitarian issues 01:24:50 - Islam and Islamophobia 01:53:20 - Future plans and projects 01:54:10 - Advice for young dentists 01:55:25 - Awards and success About Yusra Al-Mukhtar Yusra Al-Mukhtar is a dental surgeon, medical aesthetician and founder and clinical director of Dr Yusra, providing medically-led aesthetic treatments in Liverpool and London.

Episode 171: Postpartum Blues, Depression, and PsychosisFuture Dr. Nguyen defines and explains the difference between baby blues, depression, and psychosis. Dr. Arreaza added comments about screening and management of these conditions. Written by Vy Nguyen, OMSIII, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Introduction.Pregnancy is one of the most well-celebrated milestones in one's life. However, once the baby is born, the focus of the family and society quickly shifts to the new member. It is important to continue to care for our mothers and offer them support physically and mentally as they begin their transition into their role. Peripartum mood disorders affect both new and experienced mothers as they navigate through the challenges of motherhood. The challenges of motherhood are not easy to spot, and they include sleep deprivation, physical exhaustion, dealing with pain, social isolation, and financial pressures, among other challenges. Let's focus on 3 aspects of the postpartum period: Postpartum Blues (PPB), Post-partum Depression (PPD) and Post-partum Psychosis (PPP). By the way, we briefly touched on this topic in episode 20, a long time ago. Postpartum blues (PPB) present as transient and self-limiting low mood and mild depressive symptoms that affect more than 50% of women within two or three days of childbirth and resolve within two weeks of onset. Symptoms vary from crying, exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, appetite changes, and decreased sleep or concentration to mood lability. Women are at risk for PPB.Several factors are thought to contribute to the increased risk of postpartum blues including a history of menstrual cycle-related mood changes, mood changes associated with pregnancy, history of major depression, number of lifetime pregnancies, or family history of postpartum depression. Pathogenesis of PPB: While pathogenesis remains unknown, hormonal changes such as a dramatic decrease in estradiol, progesterone, and prolactin have been associated with the development of postpartum blues. In summary, PPB is equivalent to a brief, transient “sad feeling” after the delivery. Peripartum depression (PPD) occurs in 20% of women and is classified as depressive symptoms that appear within six weeks to 1 year after childbirth. Those with baby blues have an increased risk of developing postpartum depression. About 50% of “postpartum” major depressive episodes begin before delivery, thus the term has been updated from “postpartum” to “peripartum” depressive episodes. Some risk factors include adolescent patients, mothers who deliver premature infants, and women living in urban areas. Interestingly, African American and Hispanic mothers are reported to have onset of symptoms within two weeks of delivery instead of six like their Caucasian counterparts. Additional risks include psychological risks such as a personal history of depression, anxiety, premenstrual syndrome, and sexual abuse; obstetric risks such as emergency c-sections and hospitalizations, preterm or low birth infant, and low hemoglobin; social risks such as lack of social support, domestic violence in form of spousal physical/sexual/verbal abuse; lifestyle risks such as smoking, eating sleep patterns and physical activities. Peripartum depression can present with or without psychotic features, which may appear between 1 in 500 or 1 in 1,000 deliveries, more common in primiparous women. Pathogenesis of PPD: Much like postpartum blues, the pathogenesis of postpartum depression is unknown. However, it is known that hormones can interfere with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) and lactogenic hormones. HPA-releasing hormones increase during pregnancy and remain elevated up to 12 weeks postpartum. The body receptors in postpartum depression are susceptible to the drastic hormonal changes following childbirth which can trigger depressive symptoms. Low levels of oxytocin and prolactin also play a role in postpartum depression causing moms to have trouble with lactation around the onset of symptoms. The USPSTF recommends screening for depression in the adult population, including pregnant and postpartum persons, as well as older adults. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) can be used in postpartum and pregnant persons (Grade B recommendation).Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a psychiatric emergency that often presents with confusion, paranoia, delusions, disorganized thoughts, and hallucinations. Around 1-2 out of 1,000 new moms experience postpartum psychosis with the onset of symptoms as quickly as several days and as late as six weeks after childbirth. Given the high risk of suicide and harm, individuals with postpartum psychosis require immediate evaluation and treatment. Postpartum psychosis is considered multifactorial, and the single most important risk factor is first pregnancy with family or personal history of bipolar 1 disorder. Other risk factors include a prior history of postpartum psychosis, family history of psychosis, history of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia, or discontinuation of psychiatric medications. Studies show that patients with a history of decreased sleep due to manic episodes are twice as likely to have postpartum psychosis at some point in their lives. However, approximately 50% of mothers who experience psychosis for the first time do not have a history of psychiatric disorder or hospitalization. Evaluation.Symptoms of postpartum blues should not meet the criteria for a major depressive episode and should resolve in 2 weeks. The Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale which is a useful tool for assessing new moms with depressive symptoms. Postpartum depression is diagnosed when the patient presents with at least five depressive symptoms for at least 2 weeks. According to the DSM5, postpartum depression is defined as a major depressive episode with peripartum onset of mood symptoms during pregnancy or in the 4 weeks following delivery. Symptoms for diagnosis include changes in sleep, interest, energy, concentration, appetite, psychomotor retardation or agitation, feeling of guilt or worthlessness, and suicidal ideation or attempt. These symptoms are not associated with a manic or hypomanic episode and can often lead to significant impediments in daily activities. Peripartum-onset mood episodes can present with or without psychotic features. The depression can be so severe that the mother commits infanticide. Infanticide can happen, for example, with command hallucinations or delusions that the infant is possessed.While there are no standard screening criteria in place of postpartum psychosis, questionnaires mentioned earlier such as the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale can assess a patient's mood and identify signs of depression and mania. It is important after a thorough history and physical examination to order labs to rule out other medical conditions that can cause depressive and psychotic symptoms. Disorders like electrolyte imbalance, hepatic encephalopathy, thyroid storm, uremia, substance use, infections, and even stroke can mimic a psychiatric disorder. So, How can we treat patients who are diagnosed with a peripartum mood disorder?Management.On the spectrum of peripartum mood disorders, postpartum blues are the least severe and should be self-limiting by week 2. However, patients should be screened for suicidal ideation, paranoia, and homicidal ideation towards the newborn. Physicians should provide validation, education, and resources especially support with sleep and cognitive therapy and/or pharmacotherapy can be recommended if insomnia persists. Regarding postpartum depression, the first-line treatment includes psychotherapy and antidepressants. For those with mild to moderate depression or hesitant to start on medications, psychosocial and psychotherapy alone should be sufficient. However, for those with moderate to severe symptoms, a combination of therapy and antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, is recommended. Once an effective dose is reached, patients should be treated for an additional 6 to 12 months to prevent relapse. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized to treat their symptoms and prevent complications such as self-harm or infanticide.Most SSRIs can be detected in breast milk, but only 10 percent of the maternal level. Thus, they are considered safe during breastfeeding of healthy, full-term infants. So, you mentioned SSRIs, but also SNRIs, bupropion, and mirtazapine are reasonable options for treatment. In patients who have never been treated with antidepressants, zuranolone (a neuroactive steroid) is recommended. Zuranolone is easy to take, works fast, and is well tolerated. Treatment with zuranolone is consistent with practice guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.While there are no current guidelines to manage postpartum psychosis, immediate hospitalization is necessary in severe cases. Patients can be started on mood stabilizers such as lithium, valproate, and lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine, and olanzapine, to name a few. Medications like lithium can be eliminated through breast milk and can expose infants to toxicity.The use of medications such as SSRIs, carbamazepine, valproate, and short-acting benzodiazepines are relatively safe and can be considered in those with plans to breastfeed. Ultimately, it is a decision that the patient can make after carefully discussing and weighing the pros and cons of the available medical management. While the prognosis of peripartum mood disorders is relatively good with many patients responding well to treatments, these disorders can have various negative consequences. Individuals with a history of postpartum blues are at increased risk of developing postpartum depression. Similarly, those with a history of postpartum psychosis are at risk of experiencing another episode of psychosis in future pregnancies. Additionally, postpartum depression can have a detrimental effect on mother-infant bonding and affect the growth and development of the infant. These children may have difficulties with social interactions, cognitive development, and depression. In summary, following the birth of a baby can pose new challenges and often is a stressful time for not only the mother but also other family members. Validation and reassurance from primary care physicians in an empathetic and understanding manner may offer support that many mothers may not have in their close social circle. As the first contact, primary care physicians can identify cues and offer support promptly that will not only improve the mental well-being of mothers but also that of the growing children.___________________________Conclusion: Now we conclude episode number 171, “Postpartum blues, depression, and psychosis.” These conditions may be more common than you think. So, be alert during your prenatal and postpartum visits and start management as needed. Psychotherapy and psychosocial therapy alone may be effective but do not hesitate to start antidepressants or antipsychotics when necessary. Make sure you involve the family and the patient in the decision-making process to implement an effective treatment.This week we thank Hector Arreaza and Vy Nguyen. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Raza, Sehar K. and Raza, Syed. Postpartum Psychosis. National Library of Medicine. Last updated Jun 26, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544304/Balaram, Kripa and Marwaha, Raman. Postpartum Blues. National Library of Medicine. Last updated Mar 6, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554546/Mughal, Saba, Azhar, Yusra, Siddiqui, Waquar. Postpartum Depression. National Library of Medicine. Last updated Oct 7, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519070/Royalty-free music used for this episode: Good Vibes by Simon Pettersson, downloaded on July 20, 2023, from https://www.videvo.net/royalty-free-music/.

My guests this week are Yusra Ahmad, CEO of Acuity Data, and Luke Beckley, Data Protection Officer and Privacy Governance Manager at Correla, who work with The RED (Real Estate Data) Foundation, a sector-wide alliance that enables the real estate sector to benefit from an increased use of data, while voiding some of the risks that this presents, and better serving society.We discuss the current drivers for change within the real estate industry and the complexities of the real estate industry utilizing incredible amounts of data. You'll learn the types of data protection, privacy, and ethical challenges The RED Foundation seeks to solve, especially now with the advent of new technologies. Yusra and Luke discuss some  ethical questions the real estate sector as it considers leveraging new technology. Yusra and Luke come to the conversation from the knowledgeable perspective as The RED Foundation's Chair of the Data Ethics Steering Group and Chair of the Engagement and Awareness Group, respectively.Topics Covered:Introducing Luke Beckley (DPO, Privacy & Governance Manager at Correla) and Yusra Ahmed (CEO of Acuity Data); who are here to talk about their data ethics work at The RED FoundationHow the scope, sophistication, & connectivity of data is increasing exponentially in the real estate industryWhy ESG, workplace experience, & smart city development are drivers of data collection; and the need for data ethics reform within the real estate industryDiscussion of types of personal data these real estate companies collect & use across stakeholders: owners, operators, occupiers, employees, residents, etc.Current approaches that retailers take to protect location data, when collected; and why it's important to simplify language,  increase transparency, & make  consumers aware of tracking in in-store WIFi privacy noticesOverview of The RED Foundation & mission: to ensure the real estate sector benefits from an increased use of data, avoids some of the risks that this presents, and is better placed to serve societySome ethical questions with which the real estate sector needs to still align, along with examplesWhy there's a need to educate the real estate industry on privacy-enhancing techThe need for privacy engineers and PETs in real estate; and why this will build trust with the different stakeholdersGuidance for privacy engineers who want to work in the real estate sector.Ways to collaborate with The RED Foundation to standardize data ethics practices across the real estate industryWhy there's great opportunity to embed privacy into real estate; and why its current challenges are really obstacles, rather than blockers.Resources Mentioned:Check out The RED FoundationGuest Info:Follow Yusra on LinkedInFollow Luke on LinkedIn Privado.ai Privacy assurance at the speed of product development. Get instant visibility w/ privacy code scans.Shifting Privacy Left Media Where privacy engineers gather, share, & learnDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.

Meet Yusra Mardini:  When the Syrian civil war broke out, Yusra Mardini and her sister fled. Eventually finding refuge in Germany, Yusra reignited her passion for swimming, joining the newly formed Olympic Refugee Team. Now, she's at the helm of the Yusra Mardini Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing access to sports and education for refugee communities around the world.     In this episode, host Gautam Mukunda speaks with Yusra about how she navigates challenges, leads by example and builds organizations that last.      Notable Timestamps    2:40 Olympics     5:20 Leading for others    9:40 Having your leadership tested    13:45 Building organizations that last    Resources Referenced     Epstein, D. J. (2019). Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. New York, Riverhead Books.    Follow @GMukunda on Twitter or email us at WorldReimagined@nasdaq.com   For more information on this episode's guest please visit:   Nasdaq.com/world-reimagined-podcast    

Joey is joined by French economist and researcher Timothée Parrique and Lebanese researcher Yusra Bitar to talk about why tackling our world's most pressing challenges must include conversations around degrowth. Timothée Parrique is a researcher at the School of Economics and Management of Lund University (Sweden) and is the lead author of “Decoupling debunked – Evidence and arguments against green growth” (2019), a report published by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). He is also author of Ralentir ou périr. L'économie de la décroissance (September 2022, Seuil), a wide-audience book adaptation of his PhD dissertation. Yusra Bitar is the Lebanon Research Fellow with the Environmental Politics program at the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI). Yusra and Joey are also both Fellows of the Post Growth Institute (2022 and 2023 respectively). You can support The Fire These Times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/firethesetimes⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a monthly or yearly donation and get a lot of perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the book club, merch and more. Mentions and Book Recommendations: A journey through Misarchy: An essay to rebuild everything by Emmanuel Dockès The Future is Degrowth: A Guide to a World Beyond Capitalism by Matthias Schmelzer, Andrea Vetter, Aaron Vansintjan Less is More: How Degrowth will Save the World by Jason Hickel Contact You can follow The Fire These Times on: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Joey on: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠, or reach out to him via email at ⁠⁠⁠contact@thefirethesetimes.com⁠ You can follow Timothée on Website | Twitter | Instagram | Mastodon Credits: Host: Joey Ayoub Producer: Joey Ayoub Music: ⁠⁠⁠Rap and Revenge Main theme design: ⁠⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠⁠⁠ Sound editor: ⁠⁠Artin Salimi Episode design: Joey Ayoub

Do you often multitask? Has multitasking been effective for you? Yusra and Lauren chat about the common occurrence of teenagers *including themselves* multitasking (such as through media multitasking which will be introduced in the episode) and if multitasking is even possible. They also suggest what to do for people who do multitask!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/mv4GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Do you want to become the best version of yourself this summer? We have probably heard of physical glow ups before, but in this episode, Yusra and Lauren give tips on having a mental glow up! Even for the tips that may seem obvious  - the hosts have found some interesting reasons as to why these are essential. They also talk about how some of these tips relate to a physical glow up...Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/nf4GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

El agua es el elemento principal de las hermanas Yusra y Sara Mardini. En ella aprendieron a buscar la excelencia y su técnica las llevó a formar parte del equipo nacional juvenil de natación en Siria. Pero también en ella sintieron el terror de la guerra cuando una bomba cayó en la piscina en la que entrenaban. En el agua conocieron la angustia cuando, cruzando el mar Egeo, su bote empezó a naufragar, poniendo en peligro sus vidas y nosotros con agua mineral y un ron, les vamos a contar su historia. 

With finals coming up, Yusra and Lauren discuss both general study tips and tips for memorizing that are backed by psychology! There are many tips in this episode (chewing gum, listening to music, concept maps, & more), so make sure to listen!!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/uP0GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Yusra Shahid is a Background Designer and Painter, who holds her Indian heritage in high respect. Yusra shares her experiences working for A24 on the upcoming "#1 Happy Family USA", and the connection between her South East Asian and Muslim peers on the production. We go back through her time working on a variety of styles, from the child-like "Frog and Toad", to the more modern cartoon adaptation for "Night at the Museum". She shares many nuggets of wisdom, and we all reflect on the struggle of juggling freelance work with full-time work. Yusra also shares her experience attending the University of Hertfordshire in England, a decision she made after researching both American and Canadian schools, and her insatiable hunger to explore and learn more of the arts. Twitter: ⁠@yusrarts⁠ Instagram: ⁠@yusrarts⁠ Website: ⁠yusra.myportfolio.com⁠ If you enjoy our podcast, please share it and rate us on Apple Podcast & Spotify. We want to expand our platform and amplify these BIPOC voices! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/straight-ahead-podcast/message

Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee who competed in the Rio Olympics (2016) with the Refugee Olympic Team. Yusra's love for swimming, passed down from her father, helped her overcome unimaginable adversity. She now uses her platform to raise awareness about the plight of refugees worldwide, speaking at the United Nations and inspiring others with her remarkable story. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Attack on Yusra's Swimming Gymnasium (04:31) Life threatening journey to Lesbos (06:00) Yusra's reflections on the treatment of refugees (08:15) Impact of the Mardini sisters' story (08:55) Sarah Mardini is arrested (09:45) Lessons from Yusra's journey

Lucky Girl Syndrome is a recent term on TikTok that refers to how the belief in "being lucky" can attract good things into your life. But does this term have some truth to it? Yusra and Lauren discuss the answer to this question & the actual effect of believing you're "lucky", what it means to have an internal vs. external locus of control (mindset!), & which locus is better for your mindset.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/-PwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

With Passover and Easter upon us, this time of year, we often think about the meaning of freedom, survival, and renewal. Directed by Sally El Hosaini from a screenplay that she co-wrote with Jack Thorne, The Swimmers is a 2022 biographical sports drama film dealing with similar themes. The plot follows the true life story of teenage Syrian refugees Yusra Mardini and her sister Sarah Mardini, who swam alongside a sinking dinghy of refugees to lighten it, and eventually help 18 refugees to reach safety across the Aegean Sea while being smuggled from İzmir towards Lesbos. Subsequent struggles as refugees are vividly depicted, but Yusra Mardini's swimming career sees her reaching the Rio 2016 Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team. In the final credits, we learn that Sarah in 2016 returned to Lesbos as part of voluntary efforts to assist incoming refugees. She was arrested and faces charges carrying potentially long-term prison sentences, if convicted. Yusra and Sarah are played by real-life sister Lebanese Actresses, Nathalie Issa & Manal Issa. The film also stars, Ahmed Malek, German Actor, Matthias Schweighöfer (playing The Swimming Coach),  Ali Suliman, Kinda Alloush, James Krishna Floyd and Elmi Rashid Elmi. November 11, 2022 it was in limited release in cinemas, then shown at the evening gala of the Marrakesh International Film Festival on November 18, 2022, before its streaming release by Netflix, on November 23, 2022. As accredited media, I was at its world premiere red carpet Gala and Q & A at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022 to conduct interviews and discuss the status of refugees, freedom, and the importance of pursuing your dreams. Enjoy this episode with my compliments this Passover/Easter weekend!

Anna Smith (Girls on Film podcast) and Savina Petkova (MUBI Notebook, Little White Lies) join Flixwatcher remotely to review Anna's choice The Swimmers. The Swimmers is a 2022 biographical film directed by Sally El Hosaini that tells the incredible true story of Syrian refugee sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini (played by real life sisters Nathalie and Manal Issa). The film begins in Damascus with both Yusra and Sarah as aspiring Olympic swimmers, against the backdrop of bombs their normal life is changed forever. With their cousin they leave Syria and take the perilous boat journey across the Aegean Sea in a dingy. When the boat is overloaded Yusra and Sarah swim alongside the boat to prevent it from sinking and saving the other refugees lives. Their journey to Germany continues overland and they eventually arrive Berlin where Yusra meets Sven who helps her to achieve her Olympic dream. The Swimmers is an unusual mix of incredible real-life story (the boat crossing) and underdog sports story (Yusra's participation in the 2016 Olympics) which makes for a slightly uneven film. The film also takes a number of creative license decisions that lean towards a more Hollywood approach. Scores for The Swimmers were very high across all categories giving a very impressive overall score of 4.09.   [supsystic-tables id=293 Episode #294 Crew Links Thanks to Episode #294 Crew of Anna Smith (@annasmithjourno) and Savina Petkova (@SavinaPetkova) Find their Websites online at https://twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod and at https://twitter.com/deadline and at http://annasmithjourno.com/ and at https://twitter.com/kingsfilm and at https://twitter.com/FIPRESCI and at https://twitter.com/EuroFilmAcademy Please make sure you give them some love   More about The Swimmers For more info on The Swimmers, you can visit The Swimmers IMDb page here or The Swimmers Rotten Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

!! We used a different mic for this episode because of technical issues, which is why the audio quality may sound different.In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about a term you may have seen in comment sections on the Internet: "cognitive dissonance." They discuss the meaning behind this word, examples of us experiencing this more than we think, & ways to deal with cognitive dissonance.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/zfwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Tom knows all too well that athletes who make it to an Olympic Games must face trials and tribulations along the way, but few have had to overcome what Yusra Mardini did to make their sporting dreams come true.As the war in Yusra's home country intensified, she left to seek safety for her and her family in Europe. In this episode, she speaks about the traumatic journey to Germany that followed, and what it was like to literally swim for her life when the small boat she was traveling in began to take on water. Not one to dwell on the negative, Yusra speaks passionately about the power of love and kindness in the face of adversity, and how finding hope and positivity in difficult situations is the key, not just to success, but also survival.Yusra also shares what her life was like in Syria, including growing up with her father as her coach! Why a break from doing what she loved reignited her passion, and how representing her parents at the Olympics was the start of a beautiful journey to accepting her status as a refugee and embracing all that she is.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below are some of the charities and organisations Yusra mentions in this episode:- The Swimmers- Free Humanitarians- #DropTheCharges Petition- There is a documentary about Sara Mardini's story – The Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini – and you can find out more about Sara's story here- Yusra Mardini Foundation- Give Your Best UK- Choose Love- Epimonia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everyone! Although it's been more than a month since Valentine's Day (which is why you may catch some Valentine's Day references in this episode...), Yusra and Lauren are releasing an earlier recorded episode that discusses the chemicals involved in love, the benefits (and problems) of love, and ways to deal with your feelings of love. They'll then talk about love bombing, a tactic of showing lavish amounts of love that can be manipulative. Hopefully, this episode is coming around prom time https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Delayed gratification = something that all teenagers should know about. It's incredibly useful for self control. And it can be used to change your life.Yusra and Lauren talk about the famous Marshmallow Experiment that represented this self-control theory,  a study that replicated the Marshmallow Experiment with a twist, & the benefits of delaying gratification. They'll share tips at the end for how to use delayed gratification to better your life!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/mfwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

In this episode, we are looking at the Netflix film, The Swimmers (2022). Directed by Sally El Hosaini, the film tells the true story of sisters, Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled Syria before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games. It stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighofer, Ahmed Mared & James Floyd.We discuss how the rights to the film were acquired and how the real sisters were involved in the making of the film, creating commercial work for wider audiences, the casting and music of the project and how they balanced the harrowing scenes with uplifting moments.You can learn more and support Sara Mardini here:https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/2019/05/02/refugee-volunteer-prisoner-sarah-mardini-and-europe-s-hardening-line-migrationhttps://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/sara-mardiniJoin us next week when we'll be discussing She Said (2022), directed by Maria Schrader. She Said is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and is still in a select few cinemas.A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an age where many of us are obsessed with listening to music, Yusra and Lauren share their personal music taste while talking about how our mood affects what music we listen to, generalizations of which people tend to like certain types of music (including country), & why adults don't tend to share our music taste!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/gvwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

I can't find the right words to do enough justice to Yusra Mardini's story. I think it's best that you just listen to the episode. Suffice it to say, she's one of the most impressive people I've ever met. Yusra grew up in Damascus. When war broke out, she and her sister embarked on a perilous journey to Germany to seek asylum. En route, they nearly died when the dinghy they were using to cross the Aegean sea had an engine failure. Yusra and her sister Sara - both competitive swimmers - jumped overboard and helped to pull the boat to safety, saving all 18 people on board.Yusra went on to compete in the 2016 Olympics, to become the youngest ever UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and to publish a memoir that has now been made into a Netflix movie, The Swimmers.Listen now to hear Yusra telling her story. It's unbelievably powerful.--The Swimmers is available to watch on Netflix--Choose Love does amazing work for refugees. If you'd like to donate or learn more, please visit their website here.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodYusra Mardini @yusramardini

Yusra Siddiqui (@thatgirlyusra) is an Associate Fashion Editor at Who What Wear, and at her core she is a journalist. Yusra talks about what it takes to build a career in fashion journalism, how she got to where she is, and her recent cover stories with Jenna Ortega and Madelyn Cline. Listen to Yusra lay out the power of connection, not giving up, and what her life looks like as a Fashion Editor (sneak peak: she publishes 5-6 pieces a week). Find Yusra on IG @thatgirlyusra and TikTok @thatgirlyusraa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message

Happy (late) new year!! As we leave 2022 behind us and enter 2023, many of us may try to leave our regrets behind us. In this episode, Yusra and Lauren share their own regrets relating to talent shows, middle school crushes, and more! They also discuss what can cause us to regret so much, if "No Regrets" is a useful saying, and tips to deal with regret.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/7vsGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Vous avez sans doute vu le biopic "Les nageuses" sur Netflix. L'histoire vraie des deux sœurs Mardini, originaires de Syrie. Elles font de la natation depuis leur plus jeune âge et décident de quitter leur pays en guerre en 2016 pour aller nager aux Jeux Olympiques à Rio de Janeiro. Yusra, la cadette, ira au Brésil et même aux JO de Tokyo. Or, ce mardi 10 janvier son avenir risque de basculer: La jeune syrienne et 23 autres personnes risquent 25 ans de prison. En Grèce, et ce matin, se tient sur l'île de Lesbos, leur procès pour appartenance à une organisation criminelle.

Associate fashion editor Yusra Siddiqui sits down with our January cover star, Madelyn Cline. Widely known for her breakout role in the Netflix series Outer Banks and the star-studded film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Madelyn tells Yusra about navigating early success within Hollywood, how she combats imposter syndrome, and what she's taken from each project thus far. Plus, get a peek behind the scenes of the incredible looks she's been putting together with stylist Mimi Cutrell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Associate fashion editor Yusra Siddiqui sits down with our January cover star, Madelyn Cline. Widely known for her breakout role in the Netflix series Outer Banks and the star-studded film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Madelyn tells Yusra about navigating early success within Hollywood, how she combats imposter syndrome, and what she's taken from each project thus far. Plus, get a peek behind the scenes of the incredible looks she's been putting together with stylist Mimi Cutrell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Although many (specifically sleep-deprived) high schoolers may start falling into a variety of habits, one of them often includes spacing out. To honor the title of this episode, Yusra and Lauren discuss specific causes of spacing out, along with how junior year has led to their own moments of spacing out and any potential benefits of this habit. At the end, they give some tips on reducing how often you space out!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/u_sGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

In this episode I interview Nathalie Issa, the star of the Netflix film The Swimmers.Nathalie plays the part of Yusra Mardini who is training to be an Olympian swimmer in Syria when she has to flee the coutry with her sister and cousin. What follows (in this true story) is their journey as refugees which includes swimming a sinking boat of fellow refugees to safety in the sea.The film is exceptional in the way that it humanises refugees and Nathalie's performance is breathtaking.During the episode we chat about how Nathalie had to face one of her biggest fears to take on the role, filming with her sister, how she conveyed Yusra so authentically and we chat about Nathalie's own story which involves leaving Lebanon for a life in France.Later we chat about Nathalie's views on beauty and what it means to her. I adored getting to know Nathalie. She is so incredibly honest and authentic and I think you'll her find her story and views on beauty fascinating.

We welcome Zaina onto the podcast for us to review The Swimmers! Yusra and Sara Mardini are two real-life Syrian refugee sisters whose riveting and raw story has now been put to the screen in Sally El Hosaini's The Swimmers, streaming now on Netflix. How well does the story do at conveying the visceral experience of refugees? What do we think of the characters as they're translated from real life? What do we hope non-Arab and non-SWANA audiences take from this film? We also discuss Zaina's career as a screenwriter, give our recommendations, and much more.   Swara's interview with Director Sally El Hosaini for Nerds of Color Read Hanna Flint's "The Swimmers" review on Time Out Pre-order Strong Female Character in the U.S. Follow Zaina on Twitter @zainaujayli. Our music is composed by Ashley Hefnawy. You can find more of her music here. We are a proud member of the Hard NOC podcast family. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz Follow us on Instagram @TheMiddleGeeks Subscribe to The Middle Geeks on Hard NOC Media Please support us on Patreon!

Today I had the opportunity to sit in on a great conversation about Mental health and illness in the Somali community. I want to take the opportunity to thank Mowlid for the invitation to talk about such a great topic and for hosting this episode with me as a guest as well as the other guest Sagal, Yusra and Amin. It was great hearing the different perspectives everyone brought to the conversation and I hope that's what comes across in this episode. Enjoy!

Mama takes Yusra, Mariam and Fatima to visit their Baba's hospital to pick him up from work. The girls overhear a nurse commenting on Baba's secret identity at the hospital. Mama finally leads the girls to show exactly what Baba is up to at the hospital aside from being Dr. Yusuf. Tune in to find out what Baba's big secret is!  Thank you Dr. Raja for the voicing of Baba / Dr. Yusuf.  ***Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode- Hamida Ahmed whose family this story is dedicated to. JazakAllah Khair for your support!!***   If you are interested in being a sponsor for the next episode, email me at info@mrshashimi.com.   Sound Effects Obtained from Zapsplat.com & freesound.org 

On today's episode, dream team Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, welcome writer/director Sally El Hosaini, who you might know from her film My Brother the Devil (2012), and part of her wonderful cast of her latest film The Swimmers (2022), Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of Thieves), Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa.Sally chats about· choosing the right project for your career· finding the right cast· collaborating with Working Title & Netflix· tips & tricks on working with non-actors· working with the DOP· the shooting of The Swimmers· dealing with notesAnd her cast talks about· working with directors· being a first-time actor· the responsibility to tell a story in an authentic wayThe Swimmer is a truly impressive and important film. Sally and her cast gave a very interesting insight into the making of it. So do check out the movie and enjoy this week's conversation with Sally El Hosaini, Matthias Schweighöfer, Manal Issa & Nathalie Issa. THE SWIMMERS is out on Netflix!A story of the miraculous journey made by swimming sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini who fled as refugees from war-torn Syria all the way to the 2016 Rio Olympics. EPISODE LINKSWatch The Swimmers TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking?Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects!CREDITSThe Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonEdited by @tobiasveesSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode is a reminder, in the face of so much hateful rhetoric from government officials, that refugees need our allyship, not our prejudice. Today we are joined by one of the most inspirational people I have ever met, Yusra Mardini who has overcome what are unimaginable obstacles for most of us, but which are daily obstacles for so many fleeing prejudice and war the world over. In March 2011 when civil war broke out in Syria, Yusra - trained by her father - had dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer. But by August 2015 she and her sister, Sarah had no choice but to leave their family behind and undertake a journey which no one should have to. Their perilous journey to Europe saw the sisters fly to Istanbul before paying human traffickers to take them to Greece, and overland to Germany. What occurred in the sea en route to Greece is beyond harrowing. With 18 people on board, the dingy started to sink and for three hours Yusra and Sarah had no option but to swim alongside the boat. Not only did Yusra make it to Germany, but after finding a new coach, she signed up to represent the refugee team at the 2016 Rio Olympics; a true testament to human determination. She went on to carry the Olympic flag for the Refugee team at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics and has since been named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador to help spread awareness of the plight of refugees. It's no wonder the Mardini sister's story has now been made into one of the most moving films I have ever seen, The Swimmers, which is now available on Netflix.The Swimmers is a timely story everyone needs to watch and even more pressing when you consider Sarah Mardini could be facing decades in prison after returning to Lebos to help vulnerable people arriving on Greek shores. I hope you find this powerful conversation with Yusra just as inspiring as I did and if you do want to find out more about how you can help refugees the world over please visit choose.love. I also hope you keep on listening and finding the power to Reign in your own lives, too. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx

Market Director Bobby Schuessler, market editor Indya Brown, and assistant market editor Yusra Siddiqui join Hillary to talk about holiday gift giving. Bobby has a million ideas for what to give the men in our lives, Yusra brings her Gen Z lens to her gift guide, and home expert Indya is offering the chicest suggestions to deck out anyone's halls. From affordable to splurge-worthy gifts, you'll want to hear about them all. Plus, everyone's sharing what they're secretly hoping to receive for themselves this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Market Director Bobby Schuessler, market editor Indya Brown, and assistant market editor Yusra Siddiqui join Hillary to talk about holiday gift giving. Bobby has a million ideas for what to give the men in our lives, Yusra brings her Gen Z lens to her gift guide, and home expert Indya is offering the chicest suggestions to deck out anyone's halls. From affordable to splurge-worthy gifts, you'll want to hear about them all. Plus, everyone's sharing what they're secretly hoping to receive for themselves this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of us have had interesting experiences with dreaming, ranging from lucid dreams to nightmares. But can some of these dreams be useful? And what are the reasons we dream? Yusra and Lauren chat this week about old theories of dreaming, the possible purpose of nightmares, and other benefits of dreams, along with the importance of sleep. They also describe some of the strange (and embarrassing) dreams they've had!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/ofoGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resources for support .**Mental health resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlinesThe TV show 13 Reasons Why, portraying a teenage girl who takes her own life and the tape recordings she left behind, has been surrounded with controversy since its release in 2017. This September (National Suicide Prevention Month), Yusra and Lauren discuss the impact that this show may have on teens through the research they found and their own opinions about it. They also talk about if trigger warnings are effective.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/9PkG Credits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

!!FOR AUDIO-SENSITIVE LISTENERS, PLEASE LOWER THE VOLUME AT THE 15:35 MARK!! The audio quality, starting from 15:35, changes due to technical issues.In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about the common teenage experience of peer pressure: why teenagers are especially vulnerable to it (besides the typical reason of hormones), how social media contributes to peer pressure, and the concept of herd mentality. They also share their experiences with wanting to "fit in"!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/rPgGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

In part two, Cadar, Yusra, Fatima, and Ismahaan continue the legendary conversation. They dive into topics such as stereotypes, marriage, twitter comments, and many more with hilarity, depth and eloquence.Buy your tickets for the Growth Conference, happening July 16-17 in Minnesota: https://growthconferencemn.com/growth-conference1621556280926Join our Eid Celebration in New Jersey on July 23rd: https://almabyrahma.com/products/eid-celebration-with-tdsFinally, If this podcast gave you value, we're leaving it up to you. Donate however much you feel like it gave you. We have a big team who put so many hours into bringing this show to life. Donate at : https://linktr.ee/digitalsisterhood✨And if you can't give right now, please keep us in your duas ✨This episode was brought to you by Beautiful Light Studios.Recorded at MH Studios TorontoExecutive Producer/ Editor: Muna ScekomarIntern: Nima HarunRecording Engineer: Jonathan LilloGraphic Designer: Wasima FarahProject manager: Yasmin MohamudMarketing Manager: Sawsan Abdillahi

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resources for support .**Mental health resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlinesIn a time when support for mental health is very much needed, Yusra and Lauren have chosen to discuss a more serious topic on the podcast that focuses on the surprising effect of mentioning and reacting to suic*des in the media.  They also talk about how this effect relates to mass sh*otings, recommendations by the World Health Organization for reporting on suic*des and mass sh*otings, and how social media can contribute to the effect. Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/5vcGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Yusra brings you the news from the Parliament, the Supreme Court, Haryana and Ukraine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello, this is Yusra from Newslaundry.com bringing you your daily dose of news. Today is Monday the 21st of March. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Episode 14 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the March 2022 issue of Stroke: “Natural Course of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations in Children” and “Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (ACTION-CVT).” She also interviews Dr. Mohammad Anadani about his article “Magnitude of Blood Pressure Change After Endovascular Therapy and Outcomes.” Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        1) Are direct oral anticoagulants a reasonable alternative to warfarin for treatments of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis? 2) What are the predictors of first and recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with cerebral cavernous malformation? 3) Is there an optimal blood pressure target after successful endovascular thrombectomy? We have the answers and much more in today's podcast. This is the latest in Stroke. Stay with us. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Welcome to another incredibly informing Stroke Alert Podcast. My name is Negar Asdaghi. I'm an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and your host for the monthly Stroke Alert Podcast. The March 2022 issue of Stroke includes a number of papers published in conjunction with their oral presentation at the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans, from contemporary trends in the nationwide incidence of primary intracerebral hemorrhage, to disparities in Internet use among U.S. stroke survivors' implication for telerehabilitation during COVID-19 and beyond. I encourage you to review these timely topics in addition to listening to our podcast today. Later, in our interview section, I discussed the optimal blood pressure goal after endovascular therapy and the results of a subgroup analysis of the BP-TARGET randomized trials with Dr. Mohammad Anadani from the Department of Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis. But first with these two articles. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Cerebral cavernous malformations, also referred to as cavernous angiomas, cavernomas, cav mals, or CCMs, are angiographically occult, low flow, vascular lesions with no large arterial inflow or venous outflow vessels. These are clusters of dilated sinusoidal vascular channels that are aligned by a single layer of endothelium without the normal surrounding vascular smooth muscles, and they lack the normal tight junctions between their endothelial cells. Cavernomas can be found in both children and adults. So, the question is, how do these lesions present, especially in children, and what is their natural course? Now, before we answer these questions, let's review a few important points about cavernomas and what is known about these lesions in the literature. Number one, cavernomas are acquired lesions. Although initially thought to be congenital, they're now known to be acquired as comparing by many reports of patients with normal MRI findings, who later developed a CCM. Number two, they're not always benign. While most of them can have a benign course, cerebral cavernomas can be a cause for headaches, seizure disorders and intracerebral hemorrhage, which is, of course, their most feared complication. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Number three, though CCMs are rare vascular disorders with a prevalence of 0.6% in children and young adults, about a quarter of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of cerebral cavernous malformation are under the age of 18. And number four and finally, data seem to suggest that the risk of hemorrhage is potentially higher in the pediatric population than their adult counterparts. So, determining the natural course of CCMs and predictors of intracerebral hemorrhage is important for all patients, but especially important in the pediatric population. Now, in the current issue of the journal, in the paper titled "Natural Course of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations in Children: A Five-Year Follow-Up Study," a German group of investigators led by Dr. Alejandro Santos from the Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery at University Hospital in Essen and colleagues studied the clinical presentation and predictors of intracerebral hemorrhage in their pediatric population over a 17-year study period. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        So, they identified 129 patients with a diagnosis of cerebral cavernous malformation that had baseline MRI imaging completed and at least one or more follow-ups during the study period. Now, some of these patients were treated surgically and some conservatively in the study. The mean age of their study was 10, and over 50% of their study population was male. Developmental venous anomalies, or DVAs, were detected in 15% of their study population, and 20% had brain stem cavernoma localization. Now, importantly, half of these kids, so that's 55.8% of their study population, presented with an intracerebral hemorrhage, and that's how their cavernomas were diagnosed. So, what were their top three findings? Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Number one, on the comparison of conservatively treated patients to those treated surgically, which was 37% of their cohort, they found that overall these two groups had comparable clinical characteristics and demographics with regards to sex, age, multiplicity of cavernomas, brain stem location, and family history of their lesions. But not surprisingly, those who were surgically treated were more likely to have presented with an intracerebral hemorrhage and less likely to be asymptomatic, meaning that their cavernoma was not an incidental finding as compared to those who were conservatively treated. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Number two, when they looked at predictors of presentation with intracerebral hemorrhage, they found that family history of cavernomas and brain stem cavernomas were significant predictors of presenting intracerebral hemorrhage. Number three, when they excluded those who underwent surgery, the annual risk of hemorrhage for the overall untreated participants was 4.1%. However, we should note that this rate significantly varied based on certain characteristics of the patients. The risk of hemorrhage, or rather the risk of re-hemorrhage, was double this baseline, that is 8.1%, for those cavernomas that presented with a bleed at presentation. The annual rate of hemorrhage was equally high at 7.1% for brain stem cavernomas, and then this rate gradually declined for familial form cavernomas at 6.2% annual risk of hemorrhage and multiple cavernomas at 4.8%. And it went all the way down to 0.4% annual risk of hemorrhage for asymptomatic incidentally found cerebral cavernomas. So, in the multivariate analysis, presentation with an ICH remained an independent predictor of re-hemorrhage and cavernomas with a high hazard ratio of 14. That is 14-fold higher risk of hemorrhage in cavernomas that present with a bleed as compared to those that did not. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Now, finally, on the association between DVAs and risk of hemorrhage, this study showed a possible reduced risk of hemorrhage in cavernomas that had associated DVAs, but this was not a statistically significant association. It is important to note that this finding is in keeping with the published studies in the adult population, but in contrast to the previously published data in the pediatric population. So, this association between presence of a developmental venous anomaly and cavernomas and the risk of subsequent hemorrhage needs to be furthered studied. So, what did we learn from this study? Pediatric patients with brain stem cavernomas and familial cavernomas have a higher risk of intracerebral hemorrhage as mode of presentation. The risk of re-hemorrhage is 14 times higher in cavernomas that present with an ICH as compared to cavernomas that did not bleed. And the probability of bleed tends to increase over time. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, or CVST, refers to thrombosis in the dural venous sinuses, cortical veins, deep cerebral veins, or a combination of these venous structures. CVST is an uncommon cause of stroke accounting for overall 1% of all strokes and can cause venous ischemic infarcts or intracerebral hemorrhage and importantly has a high morbidity and mortality if unrecognized and left untreated. Anticoagulation is generally the mainstay of therapy for CVST, which needs to be initiated as soon as possible, even in the presence of hemorrhage in the brain. The data regarding the choice of anticoagulation in CVST is generally extrapolated from randomized studies completed in patients with systemic venous thromboembolism, so conditions such as pulmonary emboli or deep venous thrombosis, and indicate that direct oral anticoagulants, or DOACs, are viable alternatives to traditional warfarin therapy in this patient population. This question was specifically studied in the RESPECT-CVT trial, which was a small European randomized trial that included 120 patients with cerebral vein thrombosis, randomized to either receiving dose adjusted warfarin or dabigatran at 150 milligram BID. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        The results of the study was published in JAMA Neurology in 2019 and showed that CVST patients treated with either dabigatran or warfarin were at low risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism, and they also showed a comparable safety profile in terms of risk of hemorrhage or mortality in patients treated with DOAC as compared to warfarin. But how do DOACs perform as compared to warfarin in routine practice is unknown. So, in this issue of the journal, in the study titled, "Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (ACTION-CVT): A Multicenter International Study," the ACTION-CVT investigators, led by Dr. Shadi Yaghi from the Department of Neurology at Brown University, aimed to compare the safety profile of DOACs to that of warfarin, in a multicenter international study that included 1025 imaging-confirmed CVST patients from multiple centers in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, and New Zealand. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        They had a number of exclusion criteria for this study, excluding patients with active cancer, those with a confirmed history of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and those who were not treated with an oral anticoagulant. And after excluding these patients, it gave them their study sample of 845 CVST patients. So, what were their main findings? Number one, in keeping with a prior literature on CVST, these patients were young, their mean age was 44, and majority of them were women, so that was 67% of their cohort. And they found that a third of these patients were actually treated with a DOAC, and, in addition, another 15% received a DOAC at some times during their treatment course. Finding number two, the most common DOAC used in this population was apixaban, that was 66% of cases treated with a direct oral anticoagulant, followed by rivaroxaban in 18% of cases, and then dabigatran used in 13.5% of DOAC-treated cases. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Important finding number three. A total of 27 patients had recurrent CVST, which also included patients with progression of their cerebral vein thrombosis on follow-up vascular imaging, and 17 patients had recurrent venous thromboembolism, and two had both. So, during their mean follow-up of 345 days, they had the rate of 5.68 recurrent venous thrombosis per 100 patient years. These rates were not different for DOAC-treated versus warfarin-treated patients in both unadjusted and adjusted models. Now, very important finding number four. When they looked at the rate of recanalization on follow-up imaging, for those in whom this information was available, partial or complete recanalization occurred in 86% of DOAC-treated patients versus 84% of warfarin-treated patients. This was not a statistically significant difference in the unadjusted or the adjusted models. Recanalization is, of course, an important determinant of outcomes in CVST and should be noted that recanalization is, of course, an important determinant of outcomes in CVST since persistent thrombosis through chronic raised ICP can potentially lead to a variety of neurological morbidities, such as chronic headache, chronic papilledema and increased risk of development of dural AV fistulas. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Now, finally, in terms of safety profile, they had 31 hemorrhages, 23 intracranial, majority were symptomatic and 9 extracranial hemorrhages. The hazard ratio for hemorrhage or death was similar for DOAC- and warfarin-treated patients, again in the unadjusted and adjusted models. So, bottom line, in this large international cohort of patients with CVST treated with an oral anticoagulant in routine practice, patients treated with DOACs had similar clinical and radiographic outcomes and had a similar favorable safety profile when compared to those treated with warfarin. So, we stay tuned for the results of the ongoing randomized trials on this subject. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        What is the optimal blood pressure target after endovascular therapy? This is a commonly encountered question in routine clinical practice with a not-so-straightforward and easy answer. After a successful endovascular treatment, high systolic blood pressure targets are thought to be associated with increased risk of reperfusion injury and development of intraparenchymal hemorrhage, leading to worsening of clinical outcomes. Conversely, low blood pressure targets may worsen the ischemic penumbra, especially in the setting of incomplete perfusion. The current stroke guidelines recommendations regarding blood pressure control after endovascular treatment are mostly extrapolated from the post-thrombolysis studies. The BP-TARGET trial was a recently completed randomized study in France that aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of intensive blood pressure lowering, that is systolic blood pressure of less than 130, as compared to standard of care, that is systolic blood pressure between 130 to 185, after successful endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        This was a neutral study, and the main results of the trial was published in early 2021 in Lancet Neurology. And if you missed it, well, as always, we're here with the Stroke Alert Podcast to fill in the gaps. So, we'll review the trial results with our podcast guest today, Dr. Mohammad Anadani, from the Department of Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, who's also the first author of a paper in the current issue of the journal titled "Magnitude of Blood Pressure Change After Endovascular Therapy and Outcomes: Insight From the Blood Pressure-TARGET Trial." This was a post hoc analysis of the BP-TARGET trial, looking at the extent of blood pressure reduction and its implications of clinical outcomes. Welcome, Mohammad, thank you for joining us on the podcast today. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here with you today. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Thank you. So, blood pressure control is a really simple and yet extremely complicated topic when it comes to the collateral support before reperfusion therapies, and then, of course, the possibility of reperfusion injury post-thrombectomy in the setting of an ischemic stroke related to a large vessel occlusion. Can you please give our listeners an overview of the topic of blood pressure control in this setting? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Yes, absolutely. I totally agree. The topic of blood pressure control after, in patients with large vessel occlusion, is very complicated. And when we talk about blood pressure control, I think we should differentiate between pre-recanalization and post-recanalization. In the pre-recanalization period, the main focus should be to maintain adequate perfusion to ischemic penumbra to prevent infarct expansion. So, there is consensus that hypotension should be avoided at all costs pre-recanalization. When it comes to the post-reperfusion, here it gets a little bit more complicated. We do have a large body of evidence, as you mentioned, for the association between high blood pressure in the post-reperfusion period and the risk of poor outcome. What we don't know yet is if active reduction of blood pressure after reperfusion is beneficial. And that's why, as you mention, the American Heart Association guidelines just recommend a systolic blood pressure less than 180, just because of the lack of data to support the benefit of blood pressure reduction. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Perfect. So, this was definitely the topic that the BP-TARGET trial set out to investigate. What is the optimal blood pressure target after successful revascularization therapy? Can you please tell us a little bit about the trial, the design and the inclusion criteria? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            The Blood Pressure-TARGET trial, or BP-TARGET trial, aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of intensive blood pressure lowering treatment. The trial enrolled patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion, that is M1 or ICA occlusion, or tandem occlusion, which is both M1 and ICA occlusion. The patients who were treated with endovascular therapy and achieved successful reperfusion, and they defined successful reperfusion as modified treatment cerebral ischemia 2b to 3. And then after enrollment, the patients were randomized in one-to-one ratio into intensive blood pressure control, which is systolic blood pressure less than 130, and standard blood pressure control, which is systolic blood pressure less than 185. Now, these two cutoffs came in from some evidence that systolic blood pressure less than 130 is beneficial in these patients or this is the optimal cutoff for patients with successful reperfusion. For the standard group, the design of the trial, at the time of the design of the trial, that was the standard or recommended European guidelines, blood pressure group. And the study was conducted in France between June 2017 and September 2019. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Thank you, Mohammad. So, I want to recap for our listeners, we're looking at a French study that was conducted in four centers, in France. And it's a very recent study, recently completed. The whole thing was completed over the past five years. So, very interesting because it's applicable to our current treatment models. And these were patients with a large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation that had undergone thrombectomy. All have achieved a successful revascularization, as you defined, TICI 2b or C or TICI 3, and then they were randomized to either standard of care in terms of post-thrombectomy blood pressure control or the intensive group, which was under systolic blood pressure of 130. Did I recap that correctly? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Correct. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Perfect. So, now we're ready for the primary outcome. So, what was the primary outcome of the trial? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            The primary outcome was any radiographic intraparenchymal hemorrhage that was seen on CT within 24 hours to 36 hours after successful reperfusion. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        This is interesting, Mohammad, this is a different primary outcome than we're used to in a usual randomized trial that commonly uses a modified Rankin scale of usually at 90 days. Do you have any insight as to why a radiographic outcome was chosen for this particular study, and obviously what would be fine as part of the trial? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Yes. So, the main reason why the study investigator chose this as a primary outcome was because really the benefit of, or at least what is thought to be the benefit from systolic blood pressure reduction, is to lower intraparenchymal hemorrhage or the risk of intraparenchymal hemorrhage. So, to assist the efficacy of this intensive blood pressure lowering, the first thing we expect to see is lower intraparenchymal hemorrhage. So, when you have your target as intraparenchymal hemorrhage, it truly requires much smaller sample size than having functional outcome as the primary outcome. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Okay, perfect. And I think we're ready to hear the results for the main BP-TARGET trial. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            The results of the trial were disappointing for people who were interested in this topic. The primary outcome, which, again, was an intraparenchymal hemorrhage, occurred in 42% of patient intensive arm and 43% of patient the standard arm. And there was no difference in the risk of intraparenchymal hemorrhage between the two groups. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Well, I think you can phrase it as disappointing, or more room to understand the pathophysiology and also onto bigger and better trials. And so I want to now move on the current paper in this issue of the journal, which is a post hoc analysis of the trial. Can you tell us a little more about your study? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            In our study, we wanted to study the blood pressure as dynamic target. So, we wanted to see if there is any association between blood pressure change from baseline with the functional and safety outcome after endovascular therapy. And also we wanted to understand the shape of the association. In other words, to see, is there a point after which the blood pressure reduction becomes helpful? So, to do that, we did this post hoc analysis of the BP-TARGET trial, and we only enrolled patients who had more than 50% of planned blood pressure measurements. And then we defined systolic blood pressure change as the difference in the mean achieved blood pressure in three different time points: zero to one hour, one to six hours, and six to 24 hours minus the baseline systolic blood pressure. And here we considered the end-of-procedure blood pressure as the baseline systolic blood pressure. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        All right. So, I want to recap what you mentioned before we hear what you found in the study. So, really, blood pressure, as you noted, is a dynamic factor. It's not just a target, but other words, is how fast you're reducing it, in what timeframe after endovascular thrombectomy, and also how much. So, as an example, as we were discussing this earlier, before we did the podcast recording, is if you started a systolic blood pressure at 190 and then reduced that patient quickly to 130, is that the same as if starting blood pressure was 150, and then you reduce it to, again, 130? So, delta, or the magnitude of change in blood pressure, and also time intervals, that how long after thrombectomy you were able to reduce that blood pressure, are all important factors in terms of determining the outcome. That's a nice summary of what this current study aimed to do. Perfect. So, with that, we're ready to hear the results of your study. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            We included 267 patients, 137 in the intensive arm and 130 patients in the standard arm. And then, when we compared patients who had poor outcome at 90 days to patients who had good outcome at 90 days, we found that the patient who had poor outcome had less systolic pressure reduction, meaning these patients had less systolic pressure reduction compared to the baseline than the patient who had good outcome. And then, when we controlled for other confounders, their association remained significant, especially for the one- to six-hour period and six- to 24-hour period. And the same results were when we had our outcome as intraparenchymal hemorrhage, we found the same results. The patient who had intraparenchymal hemorrhage had less systolic blood pressure reduction than patients who did not have intraparenchymal hemorrhage. And, again, the association remained significant even after we adjusted for possible confounders, like age, the degree of recanalization, and the stroke severity. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            And then we wanted to see, if we looked at the blood pressure change as categorical variable, meaning we want to see if there is a difference between large systolic blood pressure reduction compared to minimum or no systolic blood pressure reduction. So, we divided the systolic blood pressure reduction into three categories: the minimal, which was just zero to 10 systolic blood pressure reduction; the moderate, which was 10 to 20; and large, which was more than 20 millimeter mercury systolic blood pressure reduction. And when we looked at that, a patient who had more than 20 millimeter mercury systolic blood pressure reduction had significantly lower risk of poor outcome than patients who had no systolic blood pressure reduction or just minimal systolic blood pressure reduction. And the difference was striking. There were the patients who had more than 20 systolic blood pressure reduction, they had almost 62% lower risk or lower odds of having poor outcome than a patient who did not have significant systolic blood pressure reduction. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        These are some very interesting findings. Let me try and to summarize this for our listeners and make sure that I understood the study results correctly. So, in other words, if we had a patient that at the end of a successful revascularization treatment, say, had a systolic blood pressure of 150, and that was reduced to 140, so there's a 10 millimeter mercury difference, that patient, in this particular study, had a higher risk for development of intracerebral hemorrhage than the person that finished at 180, so finished endovascular therapy at 180 millimeter of mercury. But then with rapid reduction, we dropped the blood pressure to, say, for example, 140, so that 40 millimeter of mercury of reduction carried a higher weight or higher impact on reduction of intracerebral hemorrhage than the absolute target of blood pressure, because your results did not look at which category were these patients under, were they under intensive category or standard, but they looked at just the magnitude of that drop, which showed a bigger implication on effective blood pressure reduction on outcomes. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Yeah, that is correct. Now, the primary outcome for our study and really what we want to look at here is the functional outcome, more than the intraparenchymal hemorrhage. And, like you said, if we have, let's say, patients who started with 160 and they dropped to 120 or started with 180 and they dropped to 150, these patients had better functional outcome than patients who started, let's say, with 160 and remained 160 or even their blood pressure increased after reperfusion. We did not look at absolute numbers, but we did look at if the patients were presented, let's say, above 180 or patient presented less than 180, and both of these patients had the same, or both of these groups had the same results, meaning systolic blood pressure seems to be beneficial for both of these patients. And also we looked at the patients who were in the standard arm or in the patients who were in the intensive arm, also both of them have the same results. The systolic blood pressure reduction remained associated with poor outcome. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Mohammad, the current American Heart Association guidelines and also the European stroke guidelines both recommend a target systolic blood pressure of under 180 or 185 after successful recanalization. What do you think the optimal target blood pressure should be based on BP-TARGET trial and based on your post hoc analysis? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Yeah, that's a difficult question. We learn from the BP-TARGET trial, that's lowering systolic blood pressure is safe. And our study added to that, that significant reduction, especially in the first hour after reperfusion therapy, may be beneficial because patient had lower risk of poor outcome. However, I don't think we will have a one number that we will be able to say, this is the optimal blood pressure that fits all patients. I think the optimal blood pressure needs to be tailored to individual patient based on their admission blood pressure, based on their comorbidities, and also based on the degree of reperfusion. I don't think patients who have TICI 2b, for example, should be treated exactly the same as patients who had TICI 3. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        So, a lot still to come on this topic, and we are still learning. So, on that topic, can you tell us a little bit about the currently ongoing randomized trials on the topic of blood pressure controlled post-thrombectomy? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Yes. I think there are three main trials that are ongoing now and trying to assess the safety and efficacy also of intensive blood pressure reduction. The first trial is the Second Enhanced Control of Hypertension and Thrombectomy Stroke Study, or ENCHANTED2 study. And this study is being conducted now in China. And it's comparing systolic blood pressure less than 120 target to systolic blood pressure less than 180. And the study has the primary outcome here, is the shift in mRS score at 90 days. The study is estimated to be completed in 2023, so, hopefully next year, we will have some results. The second study is the Outcome in Patients Treated With Intraarterial Thrombectomy - optiMAL Blood Pressure Control, or OPTIMAL-BP. And this study is being conducted in South Korea, and it's comparing systolic blood pressure target of less than 140 to systolic blood pressure target of less than 180. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            And the primary outcomes of this study are mRS zero to two at 90 days and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The study here is estimated to be completed in 2024. And the last trial is the Blood Pressure After Endovascular Stroke Therapy-II, or the BEST-II trial. And this is being conducted here in the U.S. and comparing three different blood pressure cohorts: less than 160 and less than 140 as the experimental group to less than 180 as the standard group. And the primary outcome of this study is final infarct volume. And also the co-primary outcome is utility-weighted mRS at 90 days. And this study is estimated to be completed next year, in 2023. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        So, a diverse group of randomized trials from Korea, China, and the United States. Hopefully, we'll have a lot more answers in the next two years then on this topic. So, just the last few minutes of our recording here. Mohammad, can you please summarize for our listeners, what should be our top two takeaway messages from your study and what we know from collectively in the field on the topic of blood pressure control post-thrombectomy? Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            I think the main home message that one, we found a leaner association between blood pressure change after endovascular therapy and poor functional outcome, and two, effective and significant systolic blood pressure reduction, which we defined in our study as a more than 20 millimeter mercury in the first hour after endovascular therapy, is potentially beneficial, and these patients had significantly lower risk of poor outcome than the patient who did not have significant blood pressure reduction. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Thank you so much, Dr. Mohammad Anadani. Thank you for joining on the podcast today, and we look forward to having you back and covering more of your work in the future. Dr. Mohammad Anadani:            Thank you for having me, and I look forward to learning more about the Stroke studies from your podcast. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Thank you. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        And this concludes our podcast for the March 2022 issue of Stroke. Please be sure to check out this month's table of contents for the full list of publications, including a series of Focused Updates on the topic of health equity and reduction of disparities in stroke, organized by Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele. It's hard to believe that we're already in March, and coming off the heels of one of our largest cerebrovascular annual meetings, the International Stroke Conference, which coincidentally concurrently happened with one of the biggest sports events of the year, the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Now, what do these two very different events have in common? Well, I think they both represent the extraordinary stories of talent and grit on the world stage. So, let's end our Stroke podcast with an inspirational story of the Olympian swimmer Yusra Mardini. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        In August 2015, after her family home was invaded and destroyed in the Syrian civil war, the 17-year-old Yusra and her sister, Sarah, fled Syria to Beirut, Istanbul, and finally İzmir, in Turkey, where they managed to squeeze onto a dingey crossing the Mediterranean to the Greek island of Lesbos. Carrying 20 people, rather than just six or seven, they found their boat sinking less than 30 minutes into their journey. Yusra, Sara, and another woman were the only ones on board who knew how to swim. Fighting for their life and that of the other refugees on board, they would swim the cold open water of the heavy seas for three and a half hours before reaching the shore. Less than a year later, Yusra became one of the top 10 athletes worldwide to qualify and compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics, as part of the first refugee Olympic athletes team. She won the opening heat of women 100-meter butterfly race, but did not make it to the podium in the Olympic Games. And that is, of course, only part of her story. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:                        Very much like the story of many scientists, doctors, engineers, and staff who make the international stroke meeting possible. Many stories are not celebrated on a podium, but nevertheless are the essence of the success of our stroke community. So, wherever you are in the field of neurosciences, whatever the challenge, and however cold the waters, know that while we don't share the same border, the same flag, or even a common language, together we push the field of cerebrovascular disorders forward. And, as always, we stay alert with Stroke Alert. Dr. Negar Asdaghi:         This program is copyright of the American Heart Association, 2022. The opinions expressed by speakers in this podcast are their own and not necessarily those of the editors or of the American Heart Association. 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