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Editor’s Summary by Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the June 4, 2024, issue.

Dr. Tara focuses on the often-overlooked issue of progesterone deficiency during perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, learn about the physical and emotional symptoms that can arise from hormonal imbalances and the critical role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in alleviating these issues. Dr. Tara also debunks common myths about HRT, emphasizing the importance of informed and balanced hormonal support for overall well-being. Let Dr. Tara help you!   LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram 

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Jami Youmans, President and CEO of HealthEco. Jami is an athlete and expected to be seven feet tall when she grew up and likely playing professional basketball.  It was her sincere curiosity that led her to healthcare and building her company HealthEco.  In this 2024 WBL (Women Business Leaders) Series […]

This quick minicast of Solving Healthcare, hosted by Dr. K, focuses on the recent ban on cell phones in schools. Dr. K acknowledges the growing mental health crisis among youth, highlighting the detrimental impact of social media on their well-being. He also examines the effects of virtual learning, which, despite offering flexibility, often lacks the essential social interaction and structure of in-person education. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues, leading to increased isolation and disrupted student routines. Dr. K suggests that the cellphone ban might be a step toward mitigating the negative effects of technology on young people's mental health.Listen now on Apple & SpotifySPONSORBetterHelp is the largest online counseling platform worldwide. They change the way people get help with facing life's challenges by providing convenient, discreet and affordable access to a licensed therapist. 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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D. A successful pregnancy is a complicated process. It involves a combination of precise timing as well as anatomic and physiologic conditions which need to be intact and functioning normally. When pregnancy is unable to be achieved, it can be due to a problem in the female, the male, or both. It’s relatively common and can result in significant frustration. Psychological problems also commonly result. The topic for today’s podcast is infertility; it’s causes, evaluation and management. My guest is Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D., a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic. June is Infertility Awareness Month Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Effective leadership in healthcare inspires teams and organizations to pursue meaningful goals and drive impactful change. In this episode, Christopher Kunney, managing partner at IOTECH Consulting and host of the Straight Outta Health IT podcast, shares insights from his personal and professional journeys, including receiving the Changemaker Award from HIMSS for his advocacy work in addressing health equity. He emphasizes the importance of impacting others positively and shares setbacks he's overcome, including battling brain tumors, which shifted his focus towards making a meaningful impact in healthcare. Christopher also highlights the mission of IOTECH Consulting, which focuses on healthcare transformation through IT strategy, leadership, and technology implementation, and also underscores the importance of conscientious capitalism and inspiring others to be the best versions of themselves. He encourages listeners to check out his podcast, which aims to highlight the stories and challenges faced by individuals in healthcare.  Tune in and learn how you can make a difference in healthcare by inspiring others to achieve their potential and turning obstacles to your advantage!  Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Christopher Kunney on LinkedIn here. Learn more about IOTECH Consulting on their website. Listen to Christopher’s podcast, Straight Outta Health IT, here. Email Christopher here.

Have you heard of the term, "bigorexia"? It is a form of body dysmorphic disorder, similar in ways to anorexia.  Bigorexia is used to describe muscle dysmorphia, a condition exhibited mostly by boys/men and characterized by excessive weight lifting, a preoccupation with not feeling muscular enough and a strict adherence to eating foods that lower weight and build muscle.  And it is seriously on the rise, and surprisingly under-recognized. The rise has led to articles titled, “What is Bigorexia?” in the NY Times and “Body Dysmorphia in boys and men can fuel muscle obsession, doctors say” in the Washington Post. Body image challenges are not a new thing, however the world we live in today presents new accelerants making these conditions even harder to manage. If we are not screening for them in all people, no matter gender status, we are likely missing people who need help. Lucky for us, there are amazing clinician researchers doing outstanding work to try to help us understand more about these conditions and ways we can help. And today we have a world’s expert whose lab has published extensively on muscle dysmorphia. Welcome, Jason Nagata, MD! Dr. Nagata is a pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco specializing in adolescent and young adult eating disorders. He researches eating disorders, muscle-enhancing behaviors, and social media in boys and men. He edited the book Eating Disorders in Boys and Men and is Senior Editor of the Journal of Eating Disorders. He has published over 300 articles in academic journals and his research has been covered by The New York Times, CNN, NPR, and NBC News. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Emerging Leader in Adolescent Health Award and the International Association for Adolescent Health Young Professionals Prize. Dr. Nagata recommends the following resources: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) website. Your Doctor Friends recommend checking out Dr. Nagata's "Nagata Lab" page on the UCSF website! Thanks for tuning in, folks! Please sign up for our "PULSE CHECK" monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website page, and we PROMISE we will not spam you! We just want to send you cool articles, videos and thoughts :) For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!   Find us at: Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com  Email: [email protected]  Connect with us: @your_doctor_friends (IG) Send/DM us a voice memo/question and we might play it on the show! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 (YouTube) @JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter) @JuliaBrueneMD (IG) @HealthPodNet (IG)

In this episode, Joy Rios interviews Cate Navarrete, the founder and executive director of the Body Positive Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting body positivity and systemic equity for all bodies. Cate discusses the growth and impact of the organization, highlighting the challenges of retention and engagement within the chapters. She emphasizes the importance of knowledge and community in fostering body positivity and social justice awareness. The conversation delves into measuring success in promoting body positivity, and the potential impact of their work on a larger scale. Episode Highlights [00:00:00] Introduction by Joy Rios [00:13:00] The growth and impact of the Body Positive Alliance [00:13:30] Challenges of retention and engagement in the organization [00:16:17] Measuring success in promoting body positivity and social justice issues [00:22:42] The importance of knowledge and community in promoting body positivity [00:24:50] Potential impact of work on a larger scale Stay connected to Cate Navarrete: LinkedIn | Twitter Body Positive Alliance | LinkedIn

Join us as we sit down with Tara Rynders, a nurse, dancer, and choreographer, as she shares her journey of healing and resilience in the face of trauma. From her experiences in nursing to her innovative workshops combining nursing and dance, Tara provides insight into the importance of softening rather than hardening in the caregiving profession. Learn how dance became her pathway to healing and how she's creating spaces for nurses to process their grief and trauma in a supportive and uplifting environment. Tara Rynders is a nurse, dancer, and choreographer. She discusses the KevinMD article, "America’s nurses have PTSD: Will anyone listen to them?" 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/r790u2 Powered by CMEfy.

Ben sits down with Elisha Dunn-Georgiou from the Global Health Council to reflect on decisions made, agreements missed, and funding committed to at the 77th WHA in Geneva, Switzerland.

June 4: Today on TownHall we are taking a look back at a previously released episode. In this episode  Mark Weisman, CIO and CMIO at TidalHealth interviews Colin Banas, MD, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst, Inc. about the importance of having accurate medication lists for patients. How can we get to medication list interoperability in a fragmented pharmacy participation landscape? Is relying on pharmacy techs the answer and what are their drawbacks? On a journey to absolve the complexities in today’s interoperability, Dr.First’s mission is to utilize AI so that data is semantically interoperable first and foremost. What does the future look like with this technology in place?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this episode of HITea, we're honored to have Mary Russell, MJ, BS, RN, a retired Navy Nurse Corps officer and the Senior Director for Clinical Implementation at CliniComp, join us for an insightful conversation.  Mary shares her incredible journey from starting as a registered nurse to becoming a leader in healthcare IT. She delves into her motivations for transitioning into this field and how her extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient military environments has shaped her approach to healthcare and clinical implementation. We explore pressing topics such as veterans' mental health, current statistics, and concerns, and how technology is being leveraged to address these issues. Mary provides concrete examples of how technology is enhancing mental health services for veterans and other patient populations.  Mary also dove into the topic of disaster recovery and the critical role of EHR systems in maintaining healthcare operations during events like the recent devastating tornadoes in the Midwest. She shares real-life experiences from her career, illustrating the crucial role of disaster preparedness and EHR systems in ensuring patient care continuity. And of course, no HITea With Grace episode would be complete without our signature tea moment! Listen in to learn from and laugh with Mary!

This weeks guest Sue Murphy, known as Nurse Chill, brings a wealth of experience from over 35 years in nursing, having started in the 1980s. Her diverse career spans emergency nursing, ICU, and entrepreneurial endeavors, including property investment and hosting webinars. Proving there is nothing you CAN'T do as a nurse!We dive into:Overcoming Professional Challenges: Sue shares her journey through various nursing roles, her struggles in ICU, and her transition into property investment and entrepreneurship, highlighting the adaptability and resilience required in nursing.Addressing Systemic Issues: The conversation delves into systemic problems in healthcare, such as staffing shortages and the high stress levels that lead to nurse burnout. Sue emphasizes the need for systemic changes to improve conditions for nurses.Innovation in Nursing: Sue discusses her venture, Nurse Chill Lights, a product designed to improve visibility for nurses working night shifts. This innovation addresses a common problem and showcases how nurses can lead change through entrepreneurship.Episode Highlights:00:00-05:00 - Introduction of Sue Murphy and her background in nursing.05:01-15:00 - Discussion on systemic challenges in healthcare and Sue's experiences in various nursing roles.15:01-25:00 - Sue talks about her transition from nursing to entrepreneurship, focusing on the creation of Nurse Chill Lights.25:01-35:00 - Exploration of the impact of systemic issues on nurse wellbeing and the potential solutions through innovation and systemic change.35:01-End - Sue shares advice for nurses on coping with stress and the importance of innovation in nursing practice.Connect with Sue Here: Buy your Nurse Chill Lights HereOn IG Here. On TikTok Here. 5 Ways we can support you in your nursing career ✅Join our Free Nurse Career Growth Hub and access our free nursing application, interview and career growth guides here!Join our Nurse Career Academy and work with us to help guarantee your next nursing role!Book a free Career Clarity Call with Liam to discuss your career situation!Join our private FB community and surround yourself with like-minded nurses!Check out our Youtube Channel for more nurse career support!