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Neuroscientist Adrian Owen discusses his KevinMD article, "A wake-up call for dementia detection: the urgent need for precision tools across health care." Adrian highlights the alarming rate of demen…
Muhamad Aly Rifai, a psychiatrist, discusses his KevinMD article "Physician suicide: Addressing the silent epidemic." In this episode, Muhamad delves into the alarming rise in suicide rates among phy…
Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, "Why is no one listening? The urgent impact of marijuana on fertility." In this episode, Yemi explores the emerging concerns sur…
Jillian Rigert, an oral medicine specialist and radiation oncology research fellow, discusses her KevinMD article, "Is perfectionism something to strive for or heal from?" Jillian explores the emotio…
A dermatology program coordinator, Christina Iwanik, discusses the KevinMD article, "Ways that one can succeed in dermatology residency: words of wisdom from a program coordinator." She explores the …
Featuring cardiologist Mark Goldfarb, who discusses his KevinMD article "Why the U.S. health care system is failing patients—what every American should know." Mark sheds light on the realities of phy…
In this episode, we speak with family and long-term care physician Sid Feldman about the KevinMD article "Antipsychotic use has been rising in long-term care homes, but we can do something about it."…
A medical student, Janet Constance Coleman-Belin, discusses her KevinMD article "The hidden cost of medical training: debt, depression, and despair." Janet explores the challenges of medical educatio…
In this episode, psychiatrist Chika Oriuwa discusses her KevinMD article, "How a psychiatrist rebuilt trust with a patient in crisis." She also reflects on her book Unlike the Rest: A Doctor's Story,…
Arnold Eiser, an internal medicine physician and author, discusses his KevinMD article, "What Chadwick Boseman's death reveals about cancer prevention and risk factors," examining how environmental t…
Muhamad Aly Rifai shares his journey as an early advocate for telepsychiatry, highlighting its role in addressing the U.S. mental health crisis and providing access to care in underserved areas. He d…
Janet A. Jokela discusses the profound impact of artificial intelligence in health care, exploring how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making, reducing physician burnout, and strengthening the pati…
Navigating the uncharted waters of long COVID in children, Elham Raker shares a deeply personal journey of advocating for her daughter’s health while questioning the medical system’s approach to chro…
Denise Reich shares powerful insights as a patient advocate, highlighting the importance of front desk staff, accessibility, accurate billing practices, and the impact of small changes on patient car…
Susan Landers shares her heartfelt journey as a neonatologist navigating the challenges of burnout, the rewards of practicing medicine, and the complex emotions surrounding early retirement. From her…
Brian Whorley, a health care executive, dives into the groundbreaking Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), exploring its potential to revolutionize medication adherence and patient outcomes. Wi…
Jeffrey Gladd shares his transformative journey from burnout to a thriving career in integrative medicine. Discover how shifting from treating symptoms to addressing whole-person care changed his lif…
In this episode, John Thomson Smith, a physician executive, explores the science of longevity and the critical role of healthspan in living a vibrant life. They discuss how tracking key biomarkers, s…
We dive into the powerful connection between sleep and fertility with guest Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a fertility specialist. Discover how sleep impacts reproductive hormones, gamete quality, and the succe…
We explore the groundbreaking efforts to advance autism research through postmortem brain tissue donation with David G. Amaral, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Learn how brain donati…