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Humanizing medicine in a high-tech world [PODCAST]

In this episode, we sit down with Francisco M. Torres, an interventional physiatrist and author of Beyond Diagnosis: Perspective in Medicine and the Human Experience. Join us as we explore the theme of humanizing medicine in an era of increasing…

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In this episode, we sit down with Francisco M. Torres, an interventional physiatrist and author of Beyond Diagnosis: Perspective in Medicine and the Human Experience. Join us as we explore the theme of humanizing medicine in an era of increasing standardization and technological advancement. We discuss the profound influence of humanities, …

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Humanizing medicine in a high-tech world [PODCAST]

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Lung cancer statistics you need to know about nonsmokers [PODCAST]

Join Alice S. Y. Lee, an emergency physician and lung cancer survivor. Alice shares her journey from a nonsmoker to a lung cancer survivor, shedding light on the health disparities faced by Asian American female nonsmokers. Discover how her diagnosis…

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Join Alice S. Y. Lee, an emergency physician and lung cancer survivor. Alice shares her journey from a nonsmoker to a lung cancer survivor, shedding light on the health disparities faced by Asian American female nonsmokers. Discover how her diagnosis came about, the misconceptions surrounding lung cancer in nonsmokers, and the …

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Lung cancer statistics you need to know about nonsmokers [PODCAST]

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Health information censorship in prisons [PODCAST]

Join us as we explore the critical issue of carceral censorship and its impact on incarcerated individuals' access to health information. Our guest is Brian Tuohy, an assistant professor of bioethics, who shares his perspectives on the challenges and ethical…

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Join us as we explore the critical issue of carceral censorship and its impact on incarcerated individuals’ access to health information. Our guest is Brian Tuohy, an assistant professor of bioethics, who shares his perspectives on the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding this issue. We’ll discuss real-life stories like that of …

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Health information censorship in prisons [PODCAST]

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Overcoming diabetes and chasing dreams [PODCAST]

Join us as we sit down with writer Robin D'Amato to discuss her book, Sugar-Free. Robin delves into the inspiring journey of Ginny Eastman, a girl whose passion for basketball begins at six years old despite her battle with juvenile…

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Join us as we sit down with writer Robin D’Amato to discuss her book, Sugar-Free. Robin delves into the inspiring journey of Ginny Eastman, a girl whose passion for basketball begins at six years old despite her battle with juvenile diabetes. We’ll explore how Ginny overcomes physical and societal challenges, the …

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Overcoming diabetes and chasing dreams [PODCAST]

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Beyond traditional cancer treatment [PODCAST]

Join us as we delve into the growing interest in holistic approaches to cancer care with Wayne B. Jonas, a family physician. We explore the benefits of integrating complementary therapies, such as nutrition and exercise counseling, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga,…

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Join us as we delve into the growing interest in holistic approaches to cancer care with Wayne B. Jonas, a family physician. We explore the benefits of integrating complementary therapies, such as nutrition and exercise counseling, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga, into traditional cancer treatments. Wayne shares his expert perspective on how …

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Beyond traditional cancer treatment [PODCAST]

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Avoid these common mistakes in your first doctor employment contract [PODCAST]

Join us for an insightful episode as we navigate the complexities of negotiating your first employment contract as a doctor. Our guest, attorney Ethan A. Nkana, shares invaluable advice on avoiding common mistakes, understanding salary ranges, and effectively advocating for…

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Join us for an insightful episode as we navigate the complexities of negotiating your first employment contract as a doctor. Our guest, attorney Ethan A. Nkana, shares invaluable advice on avoiding common mistakes, understanding salary ranges, and effectively advocating for your value. We’ll discuss the importance of having multiple job offers, …

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Avoid these common mistakes in your first doctor employment contract [PODCAST]

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Balancing diabetes and mental health: the medication challenge [PODCAST]

We sit down with Jennifer Jonsson, a patient advocate, to explore the complex world of medication interactions and their impact on mental health. Jennifer shares her personal journey of managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Type 2 diabetes while navigating the…

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We sit down with Jennifer Jonsson, a patient advocate, to explore the complex world of medication interactions and their impact on mental health. Jennifer shares her personal journey of managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Type 2 diabetes while navigating the unexpected side effects of medications like Rybelsus. We discuss the importance …

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Balancing diabetes and mental health: the medication challenge [PODCAST]

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Key strategies for private medical practices [PODCAST]

We dive into the challenges and strategies for private medical practices to thrive, featuring our guest, pediatrician Nneka Unachukwu. We discuss the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, effective business practices, and the role of marketing in health care. Nneka…

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We dive into the challenges and strategies for private medical practices to thrive, featuring our guest, pediatrician Nneka Unachukwu. We discuss the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, effective business practices, and the role of marketing in health care. Nneka shares insights on patient retention strategies, optimizing team roles, and taking …

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Key strategies for private medical practices [PODCAST]

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Can local health care survive in a world of mega-corporations? [PODCAST]

We delve into the evolution of health care with our guest, Brian R. Jackson, a pathologist. Once a local industry where doctors and hospitals were deeply integrated into their communities, health care has now become a major business dominated by…

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We delve into the evolution of health care with our guest, Brian R. Jackson, a pathologist. Once a local industry where doctors and hospitals were deeply integrated into their communities, health care has now become a major business dominated by large corporations. We explore the implications of this shift, examining the …

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Can local health care survive in a world of mega-corporations? [PODCAST]

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Uncovering hidden challenges: Women in medicine [PODCAST]

Join Hala Sabry, an emergency physician and the founder of the Physician Moms Group. We will dive deep into the multifaceted challenges faced by women in medicine beyond the often-discussed issues of childcare and sexism. Hala will share her insights…

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Join Hala Sabry, an emergency physician and the founder of the Physician Moms Group. We will dive deep into the multifaceted challenges faced by women in medicine beyond the often-discussed issues of childcare and sexism. Hala will share her insights on mental health, workplace culture, mentorship, career advancement, and the importance …

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Uncovering hidden challenges: Women in medicine [PODCAST]

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Photography made me a better doctor [PODCAST]

Join us for an insightful discussion with Moksha Patel, an internal medicine physician, as we explore the fascinating parallels between clinical reasoning and photography. Moksha shares how principles like focus, zoom, and flash in photography can enhance medical practice, offering…

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Join us for an insightful discussion with Moksha Patel, an internal medicine physician, as we explore the fascinating parallels between clinical reasoning and photography. Moksha shares how principles like focus, zoom, and flash in photography can enhance medical practice, offering unique perspectives on diagnosis, patient care, and maintaining the human connection …

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Photography made me a better doctor [PODCAST]

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Catholic hospitals in America [PODCAST]

Join us for an episode featuring Patricia A. Gabow, a nephrologist, as she discusses her book, The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven? Patrician delves into the origins and evolution of the Catholic health care system…

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Join us for an episode featuring Patricia A. Gabow, a nephrologist, as she discusses her book, The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven? Patrician delves into the origins and evolution of the Catholic health care system in the United States, exploring how Ethical and Religious Directives influence …

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Catholic hospitals in America [PODCAST]

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How to ensure you receive a proper Alzheimer’s screening [PODCAST]

Join us for an insightful discussion with Carol Steinberg, a journalist and patient advocate, as we explore the critical issues surrounding Alzheimer's disease and cognitive screening. Carol shares her personal experiences with the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, highlighting the common…

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Join us for an insightful discussion with Carol Steinberg, a journalist and patient advocate, as we explore the critical issues surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive screening. Carol shares her personal experiences with the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, highlighting the common mistakes in cognitive assessments and their impact on diagnosis. We’ll delve …

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How to ensure you receive a proper Alzheimer’s screening [PODCAST]

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Historical trauma in ethnic health disparities [PODCAST]

We explore the complex factors contributing to ethnic health disparities in the United States with our guest, Melody T. McCloud, an obstetrician-gynecologist who was bestowed a Distinguished Alumni Award by Emory University School of Medicine. Since 1958, only fourteen women…

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We explore the complex factors contributing to ethnic health disparities in the United States with our guest, Melody T. McCloud, an obstetrician-gynecologist who was bestowed a Distinguished Alumni Award by Emory University School of Medicine. Since 1958, only fourteen women have been so honored, and Dr. McCloud is only the third …

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Historical trauma in ethnic health disparities [PODCAST]

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A doctor’s journey with Sjogren’s [PODCAST]

Join us for a conversation with Kara Wada, an adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician, as she shares her personal journey with Sjogren’s. Discover how her experience as both doctor and patient has shaped her perspective on…

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Join us for a conversation with Kara Wada, an adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician, as she shares her personal journey with Sjogren’s. Discover how her experience as both doctor and patient has shaped her perspective on patient care, the challenges of diagnosing non-specific symptoms, and the systemic …

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A doctor’s journey with Sjogren’s [PODCAST]

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From patient care to powerful stories: an interview with KevinMD [PODCAST]

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast where we turn the tables on Kevin Pho, the founder of KevinMD. In this episode, pediatrician Lisa Sieczkowski interviews Kevin, delving into his motivations behind creating KevinMD. They discuss the transformative power…

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Welcome to a special episode of the podcast where we turn the tables on Kevin Pho, the founder of KevinMD. In this episode, pediatrician Lisa Sieczkowski interviews Kevin, delving into his motivations behind creating KevinMD. They discuss the transformative power of reflective reading and writing, as well as the benefits of …

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From patient care to powerful stories: an interview with KevinMD [PODCAST]

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How physicians can fight back against private equity takeovers [PODCAST]

Join us for a discussion with Nathaniel Arana, CEO of NGA Healthcare, as we explore the growing influence of private equity firms in the health care sector. Over the past decade, private equity has invested nearly $1 trillion in health…

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Join us for a discussion with Nathaniel Arana, CEO of NGA Healthcare, as we explore the growing influence of private equity firms in the health care sector. Over the past decade, private equity has invested nearly $1 trillion in health care, reshaping the industry from fertility clinics to primary care and …

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How physicians can fight back against private equity takeovers [PODCAST]

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New career paths for resident physicians [PODCAST]

We dive into the evolving landscape of health care entrepreneurship with our guest, Tod Stillson, a family physician and entrepreneur. Tod shares his journey from traditional employment to establishing his own single-member professional micro-corporation, offering insights into the advantages of…

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We dive into the evolving landscape of health care entrepreneurship with our guest, Tod Stillson, a family physician and entrepreneur. Tod shares his journey from traditional employment to establishing his own single-member professional micro-corporation, offering insights into the advantages of this innovative model. We discuss key strategies for minimizing overhead costs, …

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New career paths for resident physicians [PODCAST]

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Non-opioid alternatives and the future of reimbursement [PODCAST]

Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore the future of pain management. We'll dive into the challenges and advancements in non-opioid alternatives, focusing on the impact of the NOPAIN…

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Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore the future of pain management. We’ll dive into the challenges and advancements in non-opioid alternatives, focusing on the impact of the NOPAIN Act set to transform reimbursement policies in January 2025. Amy will …

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Non-opioid alternatives and the future of reimbursement [PODCAST]

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Changing the medical system with empathy [PODCAST]

Join Ann McColl, a patient advocate, and James Whitlock, a neurologist, as they delve into their shared passion for understanding the journeys of patients with complex conditions within the medical system. Ann shares her personal story of overcoming multiple diagnoses,…

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Join Ann McColl, a patient advocate, and James Whitlock, a neurologist, as they delve into their shared passion for understanding the journeys of patients with complex conditions within the medical system. Ann shares her personal story of overcoming multiple diagnoses, including chronic fatigue syndrome and craniocervical instability, through groundbreaking surgery. James …

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Changing the medical system with empathy [PODCAST]

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