Drug pioneer and trailblazer: The Dr. Raymond Schinazi story (part 1) (Guest: Dr. Raymond Schinazi)
Can we prevent ALS before it starts? ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a profoundly complex and destructive disease, characterized by the progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord which enable muscle movement. There is currently no known cure, but groundbreaking research is offering hope.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2024/drug-pioneer-and-trailblazer-the-dr-raymond-schinazi-story-part-1Decoding virtual clinical trials and simulation-guided procedures (Guest: Yiannis S. Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D.)
Dr. Yiannis Chatzizisis, an internationally recognized interventional cardiologist, was at a crossroads. Two of his patients presented with significant blockages in their left main coronary artery, the heart’s biggest artery that is essential to its function. Dr. Chatzizisis could opt for a conventional stenting approach that fails in 30% of patients.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2024/decoding-virtual-clinical-trials-and-simulation-guided-proceduresCuring Hepatitis C: The Dr. Raymond Schinazi story (part 2) (Guest: Dr. Raymond Schinazi)
In the second part of our episode with Dr. Schinazi, we explore how he developed a life-saving cure for Hepatitis C, despite being denied funding from the NIH. Instead of giving up and focusing on other antivirals, he founded his own biotech company and set his sights on revolutionizing the treatment landscape for Hepatitis C.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2024/curing-hepatitis-c-the-dr-raymond-schinazi-story-part-2Unraveling the mysteries of ALS (Guest: Michael Benatar, MBChB, M.S., D.Phil)
Can we prevent ALS before it starts? ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a profoundly complex and destructive disease, characterized by the progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord which enable muscle movement. There is currently no known cure, but groundbreaking research is offering hope.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2024/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-alsWhat is the future of medical education? (Guests: Dr. David Skorton and Dr. Alison Whelan)
New technologies, shifts in policy, heightened inequities, and increased demand have transformed health care over the past two decades. As a result, it is paramount that the education and training of future physicians also evolve. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a guiding light for academic health institutions during these unpredictable times. Dr. David Skorton, president and CEO of the AAMC, and Dr. Alison Whelan, chief academic officer of the AAMC, join Dean Henri Ford to discuss their individual journeys, how we can better prepare for the next pandemic, and strategies to strengthen medical education. Listen to part one of this fascinating conversation with the leaders of our nation’s academic medicine community.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2023/what-is-the-future-of-medical-educationCancer survivorship lasts a lifetime (Guest: Frank Penedo, Ph.D.)
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics in the United States. Once diagnosed and treated, this community often faces greater challenges in their survivorship journey, including poor quality of life and stressful social and economic factors. Dr. Frank Penedo, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s associate director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences, joins Dean Henri Ford to share how he and his team are working to improve quality of life among the Hispanic cancer survivors.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2023/cancer-survivorship-lasts-a-lifetimeThe Havana Syndrome mystery and traumatic brain injury (Guest: Michael E. Hoffer, M.D.)
What if concussions could be diagnosed immediately, at the site where the injury occurs? Dr. Michael Hoffer, professor of otolaryngology and neurological surgery, joins Inside U Miami Medicine to discuss an innovative technology – in the form of “virtual reality” goggles – that could be a gamechanger for identifying mild traumatic brain injury at the point of care. In addition to testing on NFL, Formula 1, and NCAA athletes, the technology was also used to rule out traumatic brain injury in another subset of individuals – U.S. government employees who experienced “Havana Syndrome.” In 2016, embassy employees in Havana reported severe, unexplained health problems, including ear pain, dizziness, and other neurological disturbances. Dr. Hoffer was on the frontlines of this medical mystery that engrossed the world.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2023/the-havana-syndrome-mystery-and-traumatic-brain-injuryAAMC leaders: Can academic medicine reduce health inequities? (Guests: Dr. David Skorton and Dr. Alison Whelan)
Health inequities are absolutely unacceptable…Across town, the difference in life expectancy can be a decade.” Part two of Dean Henri Ford’s discussion with AAMC leaders Dr. David Skorton and Dr. Alison Whelan focuses on academic medicine’s role in reducing disparities in marginalized communities. They also speak about current Supreme Court cases that will determine whether higher education institutions can continue using race as a factor in holistic admissions.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2023/aamc-leaders-can-academic-medicine-reduce-health-inequitiesHow a medical student battled mental health stigma (Guest: Dr. Jason Onugha)
Physician burnout has become an epidemic in the U.S., with nearly 63% of physicians reporting emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, according to the American Medical Association. This struggle often starts in medical school, where students experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and mental stress compared to peers in non-medical career paths.
/podcast/inside-umiami-medicine/2023/how-a-medical-student-battled-mental-health-stigmaFighting the fog: Long COVID, geocoding and holistic care (Guest: Ana Palacio, M.D., M.P.H.)
When physicians haven’t be trained to tackle a disease, how do they provide the best care for patients? In the face of long COVID, medical practitioners are finding themselves at a crossroads, grappling with how to effectively treat patients. Both patients and health care providers continue to navigate the complexities of this condition, including ambiguous definitions, varying medical opinions and symptoms that overlap with a multitude of other illnesses.
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