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We sit down with David Ahn, an endocrinologist. Join us as we delve into the impact of weight-loss drugs, the role of incretin medications, and their potential to reshape our approach to obesity and overall health. David Ahn is an endocrinologist and chief of diabetes services, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA. He discusses the KevinMD article, "What we have to gain from weight loss drugs." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. 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/FGEGt6 Powered by CMEfy.

In this insightful podcast, Dr. Mitzi Krockover engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Heather Hirsch, a renowned expert in women's health, focusing on perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hirsch sheds light on the complexities of these life stages, addressing symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disturbances and more.. The conversation delves into the significance of individualized treatment plans, hormonal and non-hormonal therapy options, and the role of lifestyle choices in promoting well-being during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hirsch also introduces her innovative AI technology, designed to provide accessible and personalized information on women's health. This episode serves as an invaluable resource for women navigating the challenges and opportunities of perimenopause and menopause and for anyone who wants to learn more about this phase of a woman’s life. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: Balance App by Newson Health https://heatherhirschmd.com/ 

Prioritizing data integrity and seamless interoperability will have a transformative impact in the increasingly digitized healthcare ecosystem. In this episode, Charlie Harp, founder and CEO of Clinical Architecture, talks about the challenges and importance of data quality and interoperability within the healthcare sector. He emphasizes the complexities involved in evaluating data quality and implementing strategies for its improvement. Charlie highlights the importance of comprehensive measurement and the need for strategic investments and technological advancements to address these challenges effectively. Moreover, he underscores the significance of maintaining flexibility in data usage to accommodate the decentralized nature of healthcare and the critical role that high-quality, accessible data plays in improving healthcare services and ultimately influencing patient outcomes. Tune in and learn more about the need for continued efforts and advancements in the field of data management to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry!  About Charlie Harp: Charlie Harp is the founder and CEO of Clinical Architecture, an industry-leading healthcare data quality solutions provider. Charlie has over 35 years of experience as a healthcare software engineer focused on creating tools to better utilize and understand data. He led his team to develop the first deterministic algorithm-based engine for automating semantic interoperability. Charlie often speaks on clinical data quality and usability and is the host of the Informonster Podcast. Things You’ll Learn: Evaluating data quality in healthcare involves assessing millions of data points for each patient. Improving data quality in healthcare is not just a technical task but a strategic endeavor that necessitates significant investment and allocation of resources. Achieving healthcare data interoperability requires balancing standardized data practices with the flexibility needed for different healthcare institutions to operate effectively. Technology can play a significant role in alleviating the burden of data quality management, allowing for more efficient and accurate data assessment and integration. Despite challenges, incremental steps are being taken in the healthcare industry to enhance data quality and management, reflecting the dedication of healthcare professionals and the industry's commitment to progress. Resources: Connect with and follow Charlie Harp on LinkedIn. Follow Clinical Architecture on LinkedIn. Visit the Clinical Architecture Website. Listen to the Informonster podcast here.

I talked about Longboard in #S10e71 (August 2022) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoOjKBwPfY, and e65 and e67.  Here is the data: https://ir.longboardpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/longboard-pharmaceuticals-announces-positive-topline-data   Conf was really good, I got feedback from Industry today with a great idea: Theater program for trial recruitment.  Not too early to pre-register for LA! https://curesyngap1.org/events/conferences/syngap1-conference-2024/   Publications matter, we have 44 in 2023 which is a record, if we keep growing we should have 1 a week!  (But it's never linear.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&sort=pubdate Guess what the first pub in 2024 is about, CBD! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7148489940832505857   This reminds me of a crazy story I heard this week, I need to share: Dr. won't add Clobazam Dr. pulled rec for CHOP with silly argument, Why he was wrong:QEEG is different Experts are experts and too few IRB approved studies gather data in a consistent way and help identify endpoints.   Year in Review - we are moving mountains: https://curesyngap1.org/blog/srf-syngap1-the-year-in-review-2023/   Tony Update, 10 tomorrow. It's been a rough year MVSD has failed spectacularly All the schools are full and the one that wanted to grow, can't.   Sign up for the studies I mentioned in #S10e128 1 - NEW!!! GLOBAL -  Every english speaking caregiver on earth: Rochester survey, 15 minutes, online. https://redcap.link/NDDCaregiverSurvey 2 - GLOBAL - Multiple Languages - #SRFunded - Every caregiver of a patient 17 years or older: Andrade Adult Surveys. [email protected] 3 - GLOBAL - #SRFunded. Every english speaking caregiver on earth: Tom Frazier, eye tracking study, at home, 20 minutes every 3 months for a year. [email protected] 4 - USA: https://ciitizen.com/syngap1/srf/ as always!  This data is critical and being used by multiple partners. Sign up/refresh! 5 - USA, East of the mountains: [email protected] free natural history study!  #S10e105 https://youtu.be/qy5YrPIlH0I?si=4sl_IaLCA7YA6WpM West of the mountains, we are setting up at Stanford and Colorado.  Please get in there ASAP. 6 - Texas: QEEG at Cook Childrens.  Email Corey. All studies are on https://curesyngap1.org/studies/ (edited)  Give all three of our podcasts 5 stars everywhere.   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917    This is a podcast subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/syngap10-weekly-10-minute-updates-on-syngap1/id1560389818 Episode 129 of #Syngap10 - January 5, 2024 #epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat

Orienting as a new Nurse in the ICU is much like climbing your first big mountain — both require basic knowledge, passion, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt in a demanding environment. But without these attributes, you have an arduous, possibly insurmountable journey ahead of you.In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini and Sarah Vance RN delve into the controversial topic of new grads going straight into the ICU after graduation, exploring the challenges and opportunities it presents for new nurses. They discuss the essential skills and mindset needed to thrive in such an intense setting, emphasizing the crucial role of self-care and support for success in the ICU.This episode answers common questions from Rapid Response RN listeners, including “what types of people do well in the ICU, and what types of people struggle? What can I do to prepare for a job in the ICU? What are the most common struggles of nurses in the ICU, and how can they mitigate those challenges?”As a critical care nurse and educator, Sarah’s insights will help you assess your readiness for joining the exciting but challenging world of the ICU. Tune in now!Topics discussed in this episode:The debate around new grads joining the ICUWhat type of people who do well in the ICUChallenges new grads face in the ICUHow to prepare for a job in the ICUNavigating the common struggles of ICU nursesThe importance of learning from your mistakesWatch this episode on The Rapid Response RN YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@therapidresponsern/videosConnect with Sarah Vance!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iseeu_nurse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iseeu_nurseWebsite: https://iseeunurse.com/Mentioned in this episode:Rapid Response and Rescue Intro CourseCONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

January 5, 2024: Dr. Neal Patel, CIO, Health IT at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, delves into the intricate challenges and advancements in health IT. They explore the impact of AI in healthcare, discussing its potential to alleviate burnout and enhance patient care. How can AI be harnessed to optimize staffing and labor in healthcare facilities? The episode also reflects on the role of virtual care and its integration into patient experience. Furthermore, they examine the delicate balance between technological efficiency and maintaining a personal touch in patient care. The conversation also touches on the importance of data security in AI applications. In what ways can healthcare institutions safeguard patient data while embracing AI's benefits? This episode is a deep dive into the dynamic and evolving landscape of health IT, prompting listeners to consider the future of healthcare technology and its profound impact on both patients and providers.Key Points:Virtual Care IntegrationData Security ConcernsWeathering Financial WintersQuick Technology ImplementationClinician Burnout AlleviationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Charlene talks with Lee Rubin, a keynote speaker who focuses on leading high performing teams. While attending Penn State in college, Lee was Captain of the Penn State football team, and since then he’s worked as a human resources professional at Fortune 500 companies like Merril Lynch and Johnson & Johnson. Lee is a frequent speaker and panelist at corporations, conferences and schools throughout the country. Lee and Charlene talk about the specific keys to team building, how nurse leaders can meet the unique challenges their teams face, and advice for building more diverse teams. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Lee Rubin (leerubinspeaks.com) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.

Mike and John discuss their New Year's resolutions and career goals for 2024. They reflect on the importance of taking breaks and stepping away from work to maintain passion and prevent burnout. The conversation covers topics such as exercise, reading, focus, consolidation, and publishing. They emphasize the value of planning, setting goals, and finding balance in personal and professional life. Our Website

2024 has arrived, and with it a slew of new state laws and federal regulations that will affect health care in ways large and small. From restrictions on gender-affirming care in West Virginia to a reduction of prior auth requirements in Medicare Advantage, we’ll let you know what’s in store.So, will this year be a healthy, happy, and prosperous one for the health care system? Let’s find out.TOPICS(1:10) Are state regulations relevant for national implications?(2:30) What new state laws are going into effect in 2024?(10:10) What new federal requirements for payers are going into effect?(13:38) Streamlining prior authorizations (17:40) Will 2024 be a big year for state and federal laws?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology  #healthinsurance #statelegislation #federallegislation  Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing

In this rerun episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths. Follow T1 Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support their advocacy efforts. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Audio Clip Trump’s broken promises by T1DIABETES JOURNEY INC Resources My Daughter Lost Her Life By Rationing Her Insulin: It’s Time Congress Steps Up to Prevent More Deaths by Antroinette Worsham After Losing Daughter to Diabetes, A Mother Protests Over Insulin Prices by Marcelle Hutchins Testimony of Antroinette Worsham before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on “Examining the Actions of Drug Companies in Raising Prescription Drug Prices” What is Diabetes? by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention How Race and Ethnicity Affect Diabetes Prevalence, Management, and Complications by Julia Kenney, Matthew Garza, and Eliza Skoler

Join Parastoo Jangouk, a dual board-certified expert in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Discover her remarkable journey from growing up in an oppressive society to becoming a successful physician and entrepreneur. Explore the powerful concept of "reverse leadership" that shaped her early life and how she transitioned to "self-leadership." Parastoo Jangouk is dual board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, managing partner at one of the largest gastroenterology groups in the nation, Austin Gastroenterology, chair, GIA Women in Leadership Committee, and co-founder, SOULpreneurMD. She also can be reached on Instagram and TikTok. She discusses the KevinMD article, "From 'reverse' to 'self' leadership: a journey of survival and thriving." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. 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/TIxvEe Powered by CMEfy.

Have you ever wondered how academics or researchers transition into a successful career in medical communications (or medcomms)? With academia becoming increasingly challenging, many PhDs, scientists, and researchers are considering new careers that allow them to apply their expertise. Maybe you are too.  As part of our First Friday Features, episode 87 of Write Medicine brings you an exclusive conversation with Vicky Sherwood, a seasoned medical writer with a rich background in academia and medcomms.  In this episode, we explore Vicky's unique journey from academia into her thriving career as a medical communicator. Key takeaways include: Practical steps for academics considering a career shift Insider tips on networking your way into medical writing The diverse projects you could work on in medcomms How to navigate pharmaceutical compliance issues, and Whether AI will take over this field. Whether you're considering a move into medical writing or are just curious about the diverse opportunities in medical communications, this episode will resonate with your professional aspirations. Don't miss out on Vicky’s invaluable insights! Press play now to start your journey and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in medical communications. Connect with Vicky LinkedIn Website

On episode 455 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP, a well-known and highly successful medical writer, educator, and podcaster. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Alexandra discuss her transition from nurse clinician to academician and then to entrepreneur and freelancer, and how nursing can be a launching pad for career journeys far beyond the bedside, including writing CME and CE, her specific area of specialty A former trauma operating room nurse, Alex was faculty at the universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh in Scotland for a decade, where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of the body, gender, and health. S Alex left academia in 2004 and has subsequently built a thriving freelance medical writing business in the USA that specializes in creating content for continuing education in the health professions (also known as CME). She teaches and coaches new-to-the-field medical writers how to break into CME, find clients, and build a sustainable CME/CE writing niche. Connect with Alexandra Howson: AlexHowson.com The Write Medicine Podcast LinkedIn YouTube ----------- Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at The Circle and the Dot. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting, and Mark Capispisan is our stalwart social media ringmaster and newsletter wrangler.

Conozcamos a Luz- mamá de una niña SYNGAP1, Kasandra, desde Chicago. Nos cuenta cómo son los desafíos del día a día de la vida inherente a la crianza de una niña con necesidades especiales, como lo afrontan y que hacen para salir adelante en la dinámica familiar cotidiana. Bio de Merlina Información sobre SRF & SYNGAP1: Syngap Research Fund Que es SYNGAP1? Recursos en Español Donaciones: https://syngap.fund/Donate SYNGAP1 & Epilepsia Porque es Importante Obtener un Diagnóstico Genético Cómo Obtener Pruebas Genéticas Gratuitas en EEUU Planificación Financiera Futura para las Personas con Discapacidades Comentarios: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Conéctate con SRF (@curesyngap1): ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SYNGAP10 Video Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Semanal⁠⁠ con Mike Episodio 08 Café SYNGAP1, Enero 4, 2023 #CafeSYNGAP1 #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CafeSYNGAP1Kasandra #epilepsia #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #autismo #autismawareness #discapacidadintelectual #id #enfermedadesraras #FondodeInvestigacionSYNGAP #SynGAPResearchFund #abogacia #advocacy #patientadvocacy #neurologia #pruebasgeneticas #terapias #familia #apoyo

Kicking off this Inspiring Women collaboration highlighting several of the extraordinary women leaders in the 7Wire Ventures family. As a seasoned healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and previous government servant, Lori is ...