Editor’s Summary by Anne Rentoumis Cappola, MD, ScM, Associate Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the June 6, 2023, issue. Related Content: Audio Highlights

Achieving Clinical Research at Scale through Data and Relationships. In this episode, Bari Kowal, SVP and Head of Clinical Development Operations and Portfolio Manager at Regeneron, talks about her career journey in clinical R&D, from her days as a CRA to her current role as an executive, and what it takes to go from supporting a handful of sites to execute research, to helping a large organization do so at scale.  Learn more about clinical research development operations by listening to this episode! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

2023-06-02 Join us as we discuss the recently released FDA Draft Guidance on DCTs and its impact on the 1572 Form. Hosts Craig Lipset, Amir Kalali, and Jane Myles were joined by DTRA Co Lab Members on this topic, Becky Kottschade (Mayo Clinic) and Shaheen Limbada (Veristat) for the discussion.Follow the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance (DTRA) on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about Membership and our work at www.dtra.org.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H Testosterone has a variety of health benefits. It helps maintain bone density, muscle mass, red blood cell production and sexual function. Testosterone levels in men tend to peak between age 30 to 40 then gradually decline and it’s not unusual to find low testosterone levels in men over the age of 50. It’s also known that in men with hypogonadism, testosterone supplementation can improve libido, bone density and muscle mass. Should we be checking testosterone levels in our middle-age male patients? How do we determine who should receive testosterone supplementation and finally what are the risks of supplementation? In this podcast, these are all questions I’ll be asking our guest, Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Testosterone Supplementation in Men”. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Meet the Guests:Mitesh Rao, M.D., MHS is Founder and CEO of OMNY Health; Dr. Brian Fengler is Co-founder, EvidenceCare, and Dr. Bea Bakshi is CEO and Co-founder, C the Signs. This episode is about the challenge presented by the new data landscape in healthcare.Data as language. Dr. Rao suggests that the central challenge of the new data is to find a way to make it common, shared, across the industry. A translator is needed.Can data recommend treatment? With his Co-founder Jim Jamieson, Dr. Fengler is bringing clinical insights and nudges into the physician’s workflow.Actionable data. According to Dr. Bakshi, a surplus of data threatens to paralyze physicians. Making it accessible at point of care makes data much more useful.This episode is a mash-up of previous Day Zero guests. Relevant Links:Read more about Mitesh RaoRead more about Brian FenglerRead more about Bea Bakshi

Join Ann M. Hester, board-certified internal medicine physician, in a thought-provoking podcast episode. Explore the challenges of the health care system, including the shortage of doctors and the nursing crisis. Ann shares valuable insights on the importance of patient empowerment and the need for collaboration between patients and health care professionals. Don't miss this empowering conversation on shaping the future of health care with Dr. Ann M. Hester. Ann M. Hester is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 25 years of experience and can be reached on Twitter @Patient101Book, TikTok @patientempowerment101. She is the author of Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it's an adventure! She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "Patient empowerment: the key to solving the health care crisis." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. With a growing physician shortage, increasing burnout, and declining patient satisfaction, a dramatic change is needed to make health care more efficient and effective and bring back the joy of practicing medicine. AI-driven ambient clinical intelligence promises to help by revolutionizing patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 83 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Rediscover the joy of medicine with clinical documentation that writes itself, all within the EHR. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/zMsVAu Powered by CMEfy. 

10,000 steps. It's canon at this point. That nice, round number should be our goal for the day. But WHY?? Where did this recommendation come from? Is there something magical about 10,000? What does research actually support?Breaking down the origins of the 10,000 daily step goal has been a hot topic in media lately, in part due to a recent study published by Kosuke Inoue, MD et al in the JAMA Open Network titled “Association of Daily Step Patterns With Mortality in US Adults”. In this episode we will WALK THROUGH this study and highlight key points and takeaways. Other points-of-interest in this episode include:The likely origins of the 10k-per-day step recommendationHow far is 10,000 steps?Are there actual measurable health benefits to reaching this daily goal?Can we achieve health outcomes with less than 10k steps daily?How can I track my steps? What if I don't want to buy a fancy health wearable tracker?Can other forms of exercise be just as good?For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on The Health Podcast Network(For real, this network is AMAZING and has fantastic, evidence-based, honest health information, and we are so happy to partner with them!) Find us at:Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com Email: [email protected]  Call the DOCLINE on 312-380-5005 and leave us a message. We will listen and maybe even respond/play it on the show! (Disclaimer: we will not answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional with any and all personal health questions.) Connect with us:@your_doctor_friends (IG)@JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter)@JuliaBrueneMD (IG)@HealthPodNet (IG)Mentioned in this episode:SURVEY LINKPlease take our quick survey! It is super helpful for us and you can get $50 to Amazon for less 5 minutes of your time :)Google Form - Audience Survey - 5/2023WHOOP 1 Month Trial OfferWHOOP

In this episode, Dr. Sherry McAllister details the findings of four new research studies led by David Elton, DC, who is VP of Musculoskeletal R&D at Optum Labs (a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group). The research team utilized its massive claims database primarily to investigate the links between the type of healthcare provider initially contacted, service utilization and total episode cost for management of lower back pain and neck pain. Grace and Dr. McAllister discuss the implications of these studies for employers, health insurers and healthcare policy leaders.

In this episode, we hear from Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO of BehaVR. BehaVR translates proven science into immersive and engaging XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health. In this episode, we cover: Origin Story: Aaron Gani shares the origin story of BehaVR, starting from its inception in 2016 and the inspiration behind creating immersive XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health. Funding Journey and Milestones: Walk through BehaVR's funding journey, uncovering the key milestones achieved with each funding round and how it has shaped the company's growth and impact in the digital therapeutics landscape. Patient Journey Using VR: Gain insights into the end customer experience offered by BehaVR, highlighting the effectiveness of immersive therapeutics in supporting mental well-being. Scientific Hypothesis and Evidence Generation: Explore the hypothesis that BehaVR is built upon and learn how their evidence generation journey is proving the effectiveness of their immersive XR therapeutics, showcasing the power of mind-body connections. Merging with OxfordVR and FDA Approval: Discover the decision-making process behind BehaVR's merger with OxfordVR and their journey towards FDA approval. Business Hypothesis and Scaling Plan: Delve into BehaVR's current business hypothesis and explore their scaling plan. Partnership with Sumitomo Dainippon: Aaron expands on BehaVR's partnership with Sumitomo Dainippon and discusses the commercial arrangement that led to this collaboration. Access to Care: Explore the accessibility of virtual reality therapy and its role in improving access to care for patients. Pear Therapeutics and the Future of PDTs: Aaron shares his thoughts on Pear Therapeutics and discusses the future of Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs), providing insights into the evolving landscape of digital therapeutics and its potential to revolutionize mental health care. Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Aaron Gani on LinkedIn Visit BehaVR Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram