Let's dive into the transformative concept of Private Practice 3.0!In the healthcare industry, private practice can be challenging. But with Private Practice 3.0, we're bringing together ambulatory surgery centers and digital orthopedics to create a better patient experience. Say goodbye to long waits and minimal face time with the doctor!In this episode, we have Jared Weir as our guest, who shares insights on the problems with the current model and exciting solutions through digital orthopedics and surgery centers. Dr. Weir discusses implementing cool technologies like smart implants and remote patient monitoring in his private practice.When things get easier for doctors, it's a win-win for patients too. Join us as we explore Private Practice 3.0 and how it's changing the game in healthcare!

WE'RE BACK FROM VACATION! And we're here to talk about VOMIT!Barf, spew, upchuck, puke... whatever you call it, it's gross and unpleasant to experience. Why do our bodies do this to us?? We are starting our "Series on Symptoms"- where we take a deep dive into common symptoms that we experience, why they exist, and what to do about them. In this episode we cover:What causes nausea and vomiting?What is actually happening in our bodies when we experience these symptoms?How do these symptoms protect us?How can we tell if we are dehydrated?What's the best way to maintain hydration?What are evidence-based treatments for nausea and vomiting?When should I seek urgent medical care (i.e. go to the ER)?Our bodies are weird, wild wonderlands, and our symptoms are little clues or puzzles that require some introspection and education to understand and respond to effectively!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:WHOOP 1 Month Trial OfferWHOOPYour Doctor Friends Listener SurveyGoogle Form - Audience Survey - 5/2023

Let's talk about the importance of user design!Join us as Dennis Boyle, an industrial designer, and mechanical engineer, shares his insights on design thinking in healthcare. He emphasizes the need to prioritize users and their needs, fostering empathy and creating solutions for extreme cases. Boyle provides fascinating examples, like designing a hiking sandal and a pill pack for people on multiple medications. He also discusses both successful designs, such as an online pharmacy improving medication adherence, and failures, like confusing parking signs.Design thinking holds the key to improving healthcare by considering people's behaviors and experiences. Tune in to explore the world of user design with us!

In this exciting episode, Mohan Nair discusses creativity and market-making with AI.Nair shares his insights on the challenges of launching new ideas in large institutions and the importance of being an innovator in a rapidly changing world. He emphasizes the impact of AI on society and the need for a human perspective. Drawing from his experience in innovation, Nair reveals how to navigate the ever-changing landscape by thinking outside the box and embracing change. He also dives into the advancements in AI, particularly highlighting the game-changing GPT-3 with its 175 billion parameters, and encourages the audience to view the conference as an opportunity for transformative shifts.Join us and explore how AI tools are shaping the future!

It's our last week of SPRING BREAK! What better way to wrap it up than to feature an AWESOME crossover episode with Lucas Rockwood??Lucas is the founder of YOGABODY (a yoga teacher owned and operated yoga props and education company) and the host of the top-rated podcast, The Lucas Rockwood Show. He graciously had Jeremy on as a guest, talking about how to manage musculoskeletal injuries via a non-surgical approach. This super-engaging episode hits on some salient points:Why patience might be the top necessity for healingThe value of cross training for injury preventionHow to use muscle strength to combat joint laxityWhy being “under recovered” is a bigger problem than being overtrainedListen to Lucas' podcast, The Lucas Rockwood Show, it is wonderfully high-yield!Learn more about YOGABODY! Follow Lucas on Instagram at @lucasrockwoodFor 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)

Welcome back to the Digital Orthopedics Podcast, where we bring you insightful discussions from the UCSF Digital Orthopedics Conference that took place in San Francisco from May 3rd to May 5th, 2023!This conference is dedicated to exploring the digital transformation of outpatient surgery, with a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, virtual reality, and digital twins. In our podcast, we will be sharing 38 episodes, each lasting around 15 minutes, except for the keynotes and select panels which may be longer. Our goal is to provide a platform for those who couldn't attend the conference and offer a valuable recap for those who did.Don't miss out on the exciting discussions ahead! Tune in and don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us!

In this episode, Doug Fairbanks, CEO of Advanced Scanners, discusses the impact of user experience on surgical-enabling technologies with the help of new features in robotics. Advanced Scanners is a deep-tech scanning company in Austin, Texas, and Doug has 20+ years of working at the intersection of technology, orthopedics, and commercialization.Doug starts by pointing out how a graphic user interface helped computing titans like Apple and Microsoft satisfy their users with understandable, easy-to-use features. He calls out the OR user experience in scanning procedures that require extra incisions to get information into a system. This convoluted process can be exhausting for patients and even result in prolonged procedures. What if systems were able to see patients the same way a physician does? Advanced Scanners believes the issue doesn’t rely on the available technology itself, but on the equipped features they count on. A great feature like a computer vision system could increase the accuracy throughout a procedure and makes a big difference in usability for surgeons and patients.Listen to this episode and learn why surgical-enabling technologies can evolve by using user experience feedback and improve it in return!

In this episode, Zack Scott, General Partner from Norwest Venture Partners, Ruchita Sinha, General Partner from AV8 Ventures, and Gregory Grunberg, Managing Director from Longitude Capital, share their vision for the future of venture capital investments and how they feel about the trends they’re seeing. In the current economic climate, 2021’s venture boost fell to a more cautious, yet optimistic, investor perspective, focusing on companies that are scaling and that ensure a quicker ROI. These three venture capitalists discuss what technologies they find interesting and why companies like theirs are currently attracted to them.Nowadays, healthcare venture capital is looking toward medtech solutions that apply AI tools and data management. Greg, Zack, and Ruchita all agree on the importance of these technologies being applied in the improvement of workflows across different platforms and sites of care. They also touch on matters of interest like patient navigation, utilization management, and tech-enabled devices as solutions that investors can find appealing.These three guests discuss some of the risks the health tech space faces in terms of regulatory obstacles an invention has to overcome to prove its long-term impact. They acknowledge the traditional surgical space is also a field for innovation and give their takes on the types of technology they would like to see inside ORs that enhance interoperability. Finally, Greg, Zack, and Ruchita provide advice for health tech innovators and entrepreneurs to have a clear understanding of the problem they are trying to solve, how they will do so, and what will it cost in order to seem like a viable opportunity for investors in the field.Listen to this episode and hear from three different VC voices what’s to come in the following years in health tech investments!

In this episode, Dr. Bill Hunter, Founder, President, and CEO of Canary Medical, presents the early interpretation and exciting potential of data taken from implantable prostheses. In this case, the data comes from Zimmer Biomet’s IQ Knee. This product uses a variety of sensors to record a wide array of activity metrics from inside the knee to provide data that might be useful for doctors: step count, cadence, stride length, distance traveled, and gait speed.The prosthesis counts with a battery that works similarly to a pacemaker’s and a programmed transmitter that provides information several times a day, but not in real-time. It also counts on a recorder that allows physicians to see what is happening inside the knee and identifies movement abnormalities by registering characteristic patterns that can be interpreted by physicians or physiotherapists.What is the point of this? These types of technologies seek to match physiology to other health problems, especially in post-op TKA patients. Ideally, with a set of parameters and standards, this would be able to determine whether a patient has a normal range of motion or not. The ultimate goal of this technology would be not only to understand gait movements but how abnormalities could be used to trace other issues on the clinical side.Listen to this episode and learn about the future of implantable data!

In this episode, Kyle Rose, Managing Director of Medical Technology, and Richard Close, Managing Director of Digital & Tech-Enabled Health Equity Research represent the Canaccord Genuity investment bank and give their perspective on the 2022’s MSK investment data pulled from Silicon Valley Bank’s annual report for Healthcare Investments and Exits. Richard Close is Cannacord’s Managing Director of Digital and Tech-Enabled Health Equity Research and offers his point of view from what he’s seen from digital companies. Kyle Rose is the Managing Director of Medical Technologies and focuses more on the medical devices side of the investments shown.Regarding investments, mergers, and acquisitions, digital health companies consolidated deals similar to what they did in 2020. This time, they focused on reducing care costs for employers and payers while striving for better patient outcomes. This cost-avoidance investment strategy is becoming strong, but it doesn’t rule out value-based agreements yet. When it comes to devices, however, there was a trend that leaned towards procedural-specific technologies, which help providers excel in their technique and produce better results. It was worth it for Kyle to note that this can be reflected in the data that shows more investment in enabling technologies for procedures, pre-surgical planning, and implants.Richard and Kyle comment on the role AI played in investments in 2022. Based on their experiences, AI-enabled technologies find themselves on the rise when they simplify user experience and satisfaction, key factors around reimbursement. They find value in these propositions when it enhances surgical techniques and procedures, resource allocation and optimization, and workflow dynamics. They don’t believe there is yet true regulatory risk when it comes to investing in these technologies, from an orthopedic perspective at least. However, they do believe there are future uses, similar to the diabetes field, where AI could be used to solve orthopedics and staffing issues.Tune in to this episode and listen to Kyle Rose and Richard Close give their investment-bank-permeated take on 2022’s MSK investments!

Welcome to DOCSF Venture 2023! In this episode, Dr. Doctor Nancy Lynch, Founder, and President of Advisorthopædics and DOCSF Venture Director presents a detailed analysis of the trends in 2022’s MSK investments with data from Silicon Valley Bank’s annual report for Healthcare Investments and Exits. As explained by Dr. Lynch, the data shows that 2022 didn’t match 2021’s unprecedented peaks, but the overall trajectory for health tech investments is still upward. To swiftly deliver her points, Dr. Lynch focuses only on any-size equity investments in private companies that have an application to facilitate MSK care.In 2022, 7% of the venture investments were in MSK, with mid-sized deals gaining more traction. Interestingly enough, 80% of the investment made over the last five years in ortho-MSK went to ortho-facilitated ancillary technologies and focused ortho-spine technologies. Data showed that most funded digital technologies aren’t directly applicable to operative procedures or their preparation. On the other hand, three-quarters of the non-digital health MSK investments are technologies that can be applied in the operating room directly. With the data presented, Dr. Lynch points out some takeaways, like more than half of the investments being AI-enabling approaches to digital MSK care. She also notices an increasing trend in technology related to surgery performance. Additionally, Hinge Health stood out amongst the compilation of investment data by making megadeals and financing substantially in patient engagement platforms. Listen to Dr. Nancy Lynch break down what she believes are transformational investments in the MSK field!

The debate over the pros and cons of physician-owned hospitals has spanned over a decade. Now as momentum builds in Congress to repeal restrictions on their growth and expansion, this episode explains how they help meet a growing demand for services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and are an important piece of increasing competition in the healthcare delivery system. Previous episode on physician-owned hospitals: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/the-bone-beat-advocacy-podcast/episode-7/ Guest: Blake Curd, MD, FAAOS, Past President of Physician Hospitals of America Host: Adam Bruggeman, MD, FAAOS, FAOrthA, Chair, AAOS Advocacy Council

COLLAB EPISODE! Our BFF Laura Danger of the Time To Lean podcast (and former YDF guest!) graciously had Julie on her pod recently, and we want to share the episode with YOU!In this episode, Julie and Laura talk about the importance of maintaining friendship connections (and how it positively affects our health). Platonic relationships can be intimate too! They also talk about the oft-mentioned BitchyWalks, which is when they go on long walks in the neighborhood together and vent frustrations and celebrate wins :) They break down attachment styles, and the human need to maintain safe spaces to unload thoughts and feelings. Laura has a GREAT book recommendation! Check out Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD.Check out Time To Lean podcast, with co-hosts Laura Danger (@thatdarnchat on IG) and Crystal Britt (@itscrystalbritt on IG).Check out Laura Danger's website, thatdarnchat.com :)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)

IT'S NURSES WEEEEEEK! What better way to celebrate than to CROSS-POST an episode from one of our FAVORITE NURSES? Sarah Lorenzini, host of the Rapid Response RN podcast, graciously had Jeremy as a guest after NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest and collapse on the field in January of 2023 during Monday Night Football.In this amazing episode of Rapid Response RN, Sarah and Jeremy discuss what it takes to be prepared for a catastrophic cardiac event OUTSIDE of the hospital. How can we feel empowered to step in and step up in a critical time of need to increase someone's chances of survival? Let's learn from the PROS (our critical care nurses and team docs) to help our fellow humans.Check out this fantastic, high-yield episode, friends!And be sure to explore more of Sarah's amazing podcast episodes! Link to the Rapid Response RN Podcast on Apple Podcasts, and her website here! Follow Sarah and the Rapid Response RN podcast on Instagram, @rapidresponsern :)ENJOY more fun cross-posting for the next few weeks as Julie and Jeremy take SPRING BREEEAAAAAKKKKK!!!LOVE Y'ALL!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)

In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we dive into the numerous opportunities that orthopaedic surgeons can take advantage of from annual meeting to live courses and everything else in between. Guest: Steven Haddad, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS CME Courses Program Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

Do you wear a fitness tracker? Is it a wristwatch, a ring, a belt? Do these devices actually help improve our health? How can we know?Wearable health tracking technology has grown immensely over the past decade. Yahoo Finance reports that the global consumer healthcare sensor market revenues reached US$ 49.1 billion in 2022 and by the end of 2032, the worldwide Consumer Healthcare Sensor Market size is likely to reach a valuation of US$ 94 billion.While sales are clearly good and Your Doctor Friends have personally bought in, do we know if these are actually helping?Ultimately, we want to ask “Will more data make us healthier?” which also happens to be the title of a NYTimes article from 2020 in the On Tech section by Shira Ovide. Thankfully in this episode, we have an expert in performance science and wearable technology here to tell us about how accurate this data is, what data we should care about and probably most importantly, how we interpret and use this data to make us healthier.Welcome Kristin Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOP!Kristen has an MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence Certificate, a Masters in Psychology and Sports Performance and is a Ph.D. Candidate, University of Queensland for PsychologyKristen works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, corporate, and NCAA Athlete Teams in the world, helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior.  Her research focuses on the temporal organization of circadian influences and their effect on physiological and psychological resilience.Kristen was a 3x All American, 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa, competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball.She also went on to be one of the most successful field hockey coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University. Topics in this episode include:What are the basic concepts behind wearable fitness tech? (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin Watch, WHOOP?)Is the information accurate? How do we know?Is there a location on the body (wrist, hand, forearm, waist, etc) where data collection is most accurate?What are the most important metrics evaluated? (for example, WHOOP uses categories/scores such as "strain, recovery, and sleep")What goes into these scores?How should users interpret these scores?What are common ways that users might misinterpret this data?(and the million dollar question...) Does this data actually make us healthier??A DEAL FOR OUR DEAR LISTENERS!Just click HERE to access one FREE MONTH of any WHOOP membership, exclusively for our listeners! (we love you :)Check out the WHOOP Podcast for more helpful information!The Locker is WHOOP's informational center, including helpful blog-style posts about fitness data. Check out Kristen's LinkedIn and

We all know that medical data is sensitive personal information, which we would not like to have falling into the wrong hands. Along with the progress of digitalisation in healthcare, the number of cyberattacks towards this particular sector has dramatically increased over the past years. The ultimate risk? Slowed or even paralysed hospitals, with lives lost as a consequence. Since all of this happens in the background, it’s hard to grasp the severity of the situation, and the majority of us are not equipped with the expertise to understand how those events actually unfold. With decades of experience as a healthcare Chief Information Security Officer and current Chief Security Strategist at Cylera, Richard Staynings has seen firsthand the devastating consequences of such attacks on patients, providers, and organizations. But he's also a firm believer that with the right strategies, tools, and mindset, we can win the war against cyber threats in healthcare. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of healthcare cybersecurity with one of the industry's most respected voices. You will learn about: The risks cyberattacks carry for health systems The most common types of cyberattacks in this sector The entities behind those threats What health systems can do to ensure their safety A conversation packed with eye-opening perspectives and actionable advice for anyone working in healthcare or concerned about its future! Timeline: 02:14 - introduction on Richard’s background and the mission of Cylera 03:26 - why cybersecurity matters in healthcare 07:58 - the example of WannaCry in the UK 10:46 - the main sources of threat for healthcare systems 29:46 - the approach Cylera takes to safeguard its clients What we also talked about with Richard: General Keith Alexander Malware Ransomware Denial-of-service attack Zero-day exploits The Interview The CIA Triad As mentioned in the episode, you can learn more about Cylera through their website and their approach here. You can also follow their activities on LinkedIn or Twitter! For further information about cybersecurity in healthcare, we’d recommend the Blog section from Cylera and the website curated by Richard himself: cyberthoughts.org. If you want to get in touch with Richard, feel free to contact him per email at [email protected], on LinkedIn or Twitter. In case you want to give me feedback on the episode or the podcast in general, ask questions or suggest potential guests, feel free to do so through LinkedIn or per email at [email protected]! If you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! We also invite you to follow our activities through our website, LinkedIn and Instagram!

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ACUPUNCTURE. Maybe you've tried it. Maybe you've thought about trying it. It's hard to know exactly where to go to get it. Lots of other questions arise too, like does it hurt? Does it work? What can it treat? The practice of acupuncture has existed for close to 2,500 years, so there's gotta be good reasons for its use. Thankfully, we have Angela Lorbeck, DACM, MSTOM with us to teach all about acupuncture and integrative medicine! Dr. Lorbeck is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and an assistant professor at RUSH University Medical CenterShe’s been in the field of Integrative Medicine at Rush for over 20 years. Her passion is educating people about the evidence-based role of integrative medicine in patient-centered careShe is an accomplished educator/speaker and has contributed GREATLY to academic writing in the field of integrative medicine and acupuncture! Topics in this episode include:What are the origins of acupuncture?How does it work?How does someone become a licensed acupuncturist?What research exists to support acupuncture? What conditions can it treat?Does it hurt?How long do you have to do it to see an effect?Does insurance cover it?How can you find a reputable acupuncturist?Check out Dr. Lorbeck's professional profile at RUSH here!The National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) website has tons of resources about acupuncture and integrative medicine too :)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)

It has been two years since the No Surprises Act was passed into law, yet it continues to face numerous legal challenges and iterations of rulemaking with regards to implementation. This episode dives into the latest developments and discusses what is and is not working with a guest expert focused on independent dispute resolution for healthcare professionals. More on AAOS Advocacy on this issue: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/advocacy-action-center/surprise-billing/ Learn more about HaloMD: https://halomd.com/ Guest: Alla LaRoque, President, HaloMD Host: Adam Bruggeman, MD, FAAOS, FAOrthA, Chair, AAOS Advocacy Council

Xanax. Valium. Ativan. Chances are, you've heard of these medications, and you may have even been prescribed them before. The opioid crisis has dominated headlines for the past few years, but over that same time, another drug crisis has been hiding in plain sight. Benzodiazepines (the drug class of the brands mentioned above) are an underrecognized and important contributor to the public health crisis of drug morbidity and mortality. Benzodiazepines first came on the scene in the late 50s/early 60s to treat a variety of mental health conditions, as they are quite effective in providing calming and sedative effects. Representation in current culture, such as in the Netflix documentary “Take Your Pills: Xanax” , and the popular memoir by Melissa Bond, “Blood Orange Night,” shed light on the use and misuse of these meds.Needless to say, with long term use comes increased risk for addiction and physiologic dependence and we are currently seeing serious harms to people from these drugs. Thankfully, we have our lovely friend and expert, Gail Basch, MD, FASAM here to educate!Dr. Gail Basch is a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist and director of the Outpatient Addiction Clinic at Rush University Medical Center and fellowship director for the Addiction Medicine fellowship at Rush. Dr. Basch helps us understand the history and future of benzodiazepine use (and abuse), and offers wonderful educational insights into this "overlooked drug epidemic".Topics covered in this episode include:The origin of benzos and their mechanism of action.How did they get so popular?Why/how are they prescribed?Are they effective? For what indications? Are there "better" medications out there to treat these same indications?When should you stop taking them? What are the concerns for long-term use?What are the side effects?What is meant by "addiction" vs "psychological dependence'?How can someone wean off of these medications?What are some resources for patients and providers who want more information about benzo use and withdrawal?Dr. Basch recommends the Ashton Manual, a wonderful resources pioneered by the incomparable Dr. Heather Ashton. A British physician and psychopharmacologist, Dr. Ashton literally "wrote the book" about benzodiazepines and our complicated relationships with this class of drugs. Check it out!Dr. Basch's professional profileFor 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 (

Dr. Brian Cole is joined by George Andrews, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy to discuss hypermobility in athletes, especially in sports like collegiate and professional divers. To schedule an appointment with RUSH Physical Therapy, visit www.rushpt.com.

Most of our genome does not code for any protein, which led us to believe that 98% of our genetic material was useless. But what was initially termed as the “dark side of the genome” (which Star Wars fans will certainly appreciate!) turns out to play a crucial role in modulating our biology. It is in fact the software translating environmental factors (e.g. air quality, lifestyle, stress, etc.) into biological mechanisms, which can either lead to the proper functioning of our body or to certain illnesses. The stakes and the potential around its use to develop new treatments are therefore immense! And this is exactly what HAYA Therapeutics has been focusing on over the past few years: leveraging the science behind the “dark genome” to develop revolutionary treatments for chronic diseases, starting with heart failure. The promise compared to traditional approaches? More effective and targeted effects, focusing on one type of tissue only Lower therapy development costs due to shorter development processes So what stands behind this mysterious concept exactly? What is the science behind it? And how can this drive the development of new therapies to address some of the most widespread conditions across the globe? In this new episode of Impulse, learn all about this fascinating field in the words of Samir Ounzain - CEO from HAYA Therapeutics - on a mission to radically change the way we approach drug discovery and development. Passionate and didactic, he unveils the secrets of the “dark genome”, the influence of our surrounding environment on our genetics, and how we could leverage our understanding of this field to treat chronic diseases in a new way! Timeline: 02:32 - Samir’s background and how he got passionate about genetics 08:30 - What the “dark genome” is actually about 11:38 - How our understanding of the “dark genome” sparked the idea of what will become HAYA Therapeutics 25:30 - How HAYA Therapeutics aims to address heart failure 32:47 - Longevity and other applications on the long run 36:42 - How such new treatment would be delivered What we also talked about with Samir: Jurassic Park Wisper long noncoding RNA RNA interference & Anti-Sense Oligonucleotides Renin-angiotensin system We cited with Samir some of the past episodes from the series: #1 - Measuring your arterial age to prevent heart diseases - Ted Baldwin - Imageens As mentioned in the episode, you can learn more about HAYA Therapeutics through their website and their approach here. You can also follow their activities on LinkedIn or Twitter! For further information about the dark side of the genome and the science behind it, we’d recommend you to check out the book from John Mattick and Paulo Amaral entitled “RNA the Epicenter of Genetic Information”, as well as the interview of Manolis Kelis on Lex Fridman Podcast. A recent article by the BBC featuring Samir also details out what the dark genome is about and goes quite deep into the topic, worth checking out as well! If you want to get in touch with Samir, feel free to contact him per email at [email protected], on LinkedIn or Twitter. In case you want to give me feedback on the episode or the podcast in general, ask questions or suggest potential guests, feel free to do so through LinkedIn or per email at [email protected] If you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! We also invite you to follow our activities through our website, LinkedIn and Instagram pages!

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