Best Association Of Laboratory Medicine Podcasts (2025)

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH 1:54

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Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH, is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue, throat, voice box, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. She is the Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Center of Excellence at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Dr. Wu earned her medica…

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HOPEing That a PEACEful Resolution for the Clinical Utility of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in the Ambulatory Setting Will Improve Laboratory Testing 14:19

17h ago14:19

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By Peter A Kavsak

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International & Out-Of- State Patients at Pacific Neuroscience Institute 3:43

7d ago3:43

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Located in Los Angeles, we are here for patients from around the globe. If you are living outside the greater Los Angeles area, out-of-state, or abroad, and want a consultation for a newly diagnosed or recurrent pituitary tumor, brain tumor, skull base tumor, or orbital tumor, our physicians can promptly review your imaging studies and other tests,…

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65. Optimizing the Brain with the 6 Core Pillars of Cognitive Wellness 48:50

14d ago48:50

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More than 20% of adults over the age of 55 experience depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline as they age. Shannel Elhelou, PsyD and Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC, however, are firm believers in six core pillars for combating cognitive decline. They're called the Vital 6 and consist of stress management, sleep, nutrition, exercise, socialization,…

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The Zinc Connection: The Pancreas, Diabetes and Beyond 23:58

15d ago23:58

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the connection between zinc and diabetes, focusing on functions of zinc in the pancreas and for blood glucose control. Using animal models of obesity and prediabetes, researchers investigated how mild zinc deficiency—similar to levels potentially seen in humans—affects the pancreas and regulation of blood …

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Audio Summary June 2025 5:26

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The Slow Progress in Developing Better Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Women Continues 14:21

21d ago14:21

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By Leslie Donato and Allan Jaffe

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Brain Tumor Treatment at PNI | Ashley's Grateful Patient Story 3:12

21d ago3:12

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On New Year's Eve of 2017 Ashley had a seizure and passed out. She woke up in an ambulance, passed out again and woke up in an emergency room. An MRI revealed a glioma, a type of brain tumor. After surgery, recovery has been long, but in the hands of expert neuro-oncologist Dr. Naveed Wagle at Pacific Neuroscience Institute - South Bay, Ashley is h…

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Pediatric vaccine-induced antibody thresholds: Rethinking pre-immunosuppression serologic testing and revaccination implications 11:21

26d ago11:21

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By Megan Culler Freeman and Sarah Wheeler

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Reevaluating the threshold for low total testosterone 13:54

26d ago13:54

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By Adith S Arun

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Tonsils and Tonsil Stones with Dr. Abbas Anwar 2:23

27d ago2:23

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Tonsil stones are small, calcified formations that occur within the crevices of the tonsils. Composed of hardened minerals or food particles, these growths are generally harmless but can cause unpleasant symptoms such as bad breath or sore throat. Tonsil stones typically appear as small, white or yellowish pebbles on the tonsils. In most cases, the…

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Think Neuro Mini: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Dr. Abbas Anwar 3:00

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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing. SSHL can happen to a person all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. It should be considered a medical emergency. Hearing loss affects only one ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience SSHL. Many people notice it when they wake up in the morning. Others f…

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The liquid biopsy story | Episode 34 17:19

1M ago17:19

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Imagine a future where you go in for your annual check-up and get a blood test to screen for cancer, in the same way you currently get screened for high cholesterol or diabetes. Some hope that liquid biopsy technology could eventually make this possible — but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Kille…

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From Heel Pricks to Hope: Beverly Hird on Newborn Screening and Early Diagnosis 18:58

1M ago18:58

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What can a few drops of blood tell you about a newborn? Quite a lot. Bev Hird breaks down how newborn screening saves lives, the ethics of early testing, and her mission to ensure no baby falls through the cracks.By LabMed UK

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This Episode Will Kill You: Alex Lawson on the Frontlines of Toxicology 19:09

1M ago19:09

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When a mystery drug shows up in Birmingham, Alex Lawson and his lab are on the case. In this episode, Alex walks us through clinical toxicology—from overdose detection to nitazenes and contaminated vapes, and why his job sometimes saves lives.By LabMed UK

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Bugs, Babies and Bill Gates: Elaine Cloutman-Green on Fighting Infections Everywhere 20:10

1M ago20:10

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From GOSH to West Africa, Elaine Cloutman-Green is fighting infections with creativity and curiosity. She talks catheters, cleaning standards, genome sequencing, and how Azithromycin might save babies’ lives. Oh, and yes, she’s worked on a project called Mordor.By LabMed UK

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Hormones, IT, and Chest Pain Fixes: Dr. Mayur Patel on Lab-Clinician Collabs 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Dr. Mayur Patel wears many hats: chemical pathologist, digital innovator, and hormone enthusiast. Tune in for a whirlwind tour through his career path, from endocrinology nerd to changing A&E chest pain pathways through troponin testing and IT upgrades.By LabMed UK

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Lab Waste, Big Wins: Jyoti Shetye on Sustainability and Centralising Labs 18:13

1M ago18:13

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Labs aren’t exactly known for being eco-friendly… but Jyoti Shetye is changing that. From reducing stock days through team “league games” to closing labs without layoffs, she shares how she brought sustainability to the forefront of healthcare labs in the UAE.By LabMed UK

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Help Us to Help You: Recommendations for Continued Enforcement Discretion for Common Infectious Disease Test Modifications under the FDA Final Rule 18:22

1M ago18:22

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By Kyle Rodino and Erin Graf

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Disparity in Lab Medicine: Octavia Peck Palmer on Equity, Bias, and Sepsis 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Lab values aren't always neutral. Clinical chemist Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer takes us inside her mission to tackle health disparities and systemic bias in diagnostic testing—and shares how her sepsis research turned into a movement for equity in laboratory medicine.By LabMed UK

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Nanobodies and EDM: Tahir Pillay on Science, Music, and Innovation 16:28

1M ago16:28

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Professor Tahir Pillay proves that you don’t have to choose between art and science. In this episode, he unpacks his work on futuristic antibodies (nanobodies!), his creative alter ego DJ Kemp, and why cross-disciplinary science is the future.By LabMed UK

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64. A Multitude of Treatment Options for Head and Neck Cancer | Dr. Vivian Wu 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that infects the skin and wet surfaces of the body. It's a disease that's commonly spread through sexual activity, and over 80% of people will get it at some point in their lifetime. HPV is an endemic disease, which, in epidemiology, means that it is constantly present in a particular population. While most …

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Heart Science and High Stakes: David Gaze on Troponin and Game-Changing Tests 19:06

1M ago19:06

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Meet David Gaze, a self-confessed “Mr. Troponins” of the lab world. From childhood fascination with the heart to revolutionising heart attack diagnostics, David walks us through the ups, downs, and lifesaving science of cardiac biomarkers—and why he once helped test a gorilla.By LabMed UK

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From Enzymes to Impact: Phillip Monaghan on Cancer Research and Lab Innovation 16:16

1M ago16:16

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What happens when creative science meets real-world patient care? Clinical scientist Phillip Monaghan shares how his love for biochemistry and redox enzymes led to a career-changing lives—from cortisol testing breakthroughs to pioneering cancer biomarkers. Plus, the test that might one day replace scans.…

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Crisis, Chemistry and Care: Katy Heaney on Leading Lab Innovation in a Pandemic 17:43

1M ago17:43

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In this premiere episode of Life in the Lab, Consultant Clinical Scientist Katy Heaney takes us behind the scenes of the UK’s COVID-19 response—from childhood dreams with a toy syringe to leading national strategies for rapid testing. Katy shares her journey into pathology, the challenges of pioneering Point of Care Testing, and what it really mean…

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Audio Summary May 2025 5:43

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Think Neuro Mini: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Relating to Nasal and Sinus Issues with Dr. Michael Yong 2:03

2M ago2:03

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The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx (back of the nose). It helps aerate the middle ear as well as equalizing pressure such as when flying in an airplane. Sometimes the eustachian tube does not function as it is supposed to and sometimes this may be related to concurrent nasal and sinus issues. Learn more about what can go…

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New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vitamin D Supplementation and Testing 10:57

2M ago10:57

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By Vishnu A Samara

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Normal Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Elevated Free Thyroxine in a Patient Presenting with Self-Reported Heart Palpitations 11:13

2M ago11:13

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By William Butler

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Meningioma (Brain Tumor) Case Study | Dr. Daniel Kelly 3:20

2M ago3:20

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Dr. Daniel Kelly, Neurosurgeon, Director and Founder, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, presents a case study of a 52 year old woman from New York who was experiencing progressive vision loss. After an MRI, she traveled to Los Angeles to receive minimally invasive keyhole surgery for a meningioma (brain tumor). Using a endoscopic, endonasal approach,…

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Cardiac Biomarkers and Malnutrition Incidence in Community-Dwelling Older Adults without Cardiovascular Disease: The Seniors-ENRICA-2 Cohort 9:40

2M ago9:40

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By Blanca Fabre-Estremera

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Think Neuro Mini: How Hearing Loss Affects Cognition as You Age with Dr. Abbas Anwar 3:27

2M ago3:27

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Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, particularly older adults who can suffer age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Beyond the obvious impact on communication and quality of life, recent research studies show that hearing loss leads to a higher risk of developing the diseases of cognitive decline such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Hearing l…

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Think Neuro Mini: Essential Tremor with Dr. Natalie Diaz - Flashback Episode 5:07

2M ago5:07

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Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in humans, and its causes are among the most mysterious. It’s a neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking. It can begin in one’s 20s or 30s, or much later in life. Dr. Natalie Diaz treats essential tremors. Its origins may be unknown, but there are treatments. The first step is to t…

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The industry careers story | Episode 33 11:44

2M ago11:44

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If you’re interested in working in laboratory medicine, getting a position in a clinical laboratory isn’t the only path available. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Corinne Fantz to discuss how she ended up in the in vitro diagnostics industry, how it compares to working in a traditional lab setting, and how people can prepa…

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From Energy Drinks to Drugs: Uncovering Stimulants 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Send us a text In this episode, forensic toxicologist Dr. Karolina Nowak takes us into the world of forensic toxicology, from the energy drinks we consume daily to the dangerous synthetic drugs on the streets. Dr. Nowak discusses the growing issues surrounding stimulant use, including the rise of synthetic drugs and the overlooked dangers of legal …

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Pharmacogenetic Analysis of CYP2C19 for Clopidogrel: Ready for Prime Time 15:19

3M ago15:19

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By Joshua R Miller

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63. The Psychedelic Renaissance Turns 25 | Dr. Keith Heinzerling 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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To say that the medical world’s view of psychedelics has changed would be a vast understatement. Until about two decades ago, drugs like LSD and psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—were considered dangerous party drugs. Then, a small group of scientists began reconsidering the therapeutic value of the compounds, known for centur…

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Audio Summary April 2025 5:19

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A Multianalyte Machine Learning Model to Detect Wrong Blood in Complete Blood Count Tube Errors in a Pediatric Setting 11:06

3M ago11:06

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By Brendan Graham, Stephen Master

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Bone Bridge Surgery for Hearing Loss | Ayslyn's Grateful Patient Story 4:15

3M ago4:15

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After a childhood disease that affected her hearing, Ayslyn has undergone multiple preventative surgeries for hearing loss each year of her life. At 27 years old, she was treated by Dr. Courtney Voelker and Dr. Rebecca Lewis at Pacific Neuroscience Institute to get a new hearing device. Through a Bone Bridge Surgery she is now able to hear through …

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An AI Model (LORIS) to Predict Immune Checkpoint Blockade Response in Cancer: A Clinical Data Science Perspective 17:20

3M ago17:20

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By David McClintock and Thomas Tavolara

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Think Neuro Mini: Swallow Dysfunction Treatment and Care with Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh 3:06

3M ago3:06

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Did you know that some swallowing problems can be caused by a medical condition? Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh treats both voice and swallowing dysfunction. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) can become a chronic issue that affects anyone, but is often experienced by older adults. A voice and swallow expert, Dr. Mehdizadeh’s background in Otolaryngology and G…

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Think Neuro Mini: Exergaming & the Fitness Routine Your Brain Will Love with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 4:12

3M ago4:12

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A PNI Minute: Exercise is very important for brain health. A multimodal approach including aerobic exercise, resistance (strength) training, and neuro-motor (skill or motor) training is ideal. To help stave off cognitive decline, Ryan and his team work with clients in the FitBrain gym using dual tasking and clinical exergaming also called serious g…

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The story of ADLM’s Clinical Chemistry journal | Episode 32 24:40

3M ago24:40

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As the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM’s, formerly AACC’s) Clinical Chemistry journal celebrates its 70th anniversary, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Jason Park. Together, they look back on the journal’s history — and look forward to where Clinical Chemistry and research in the field of laborator…

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1: A Tiny Tunnel to the Brain & Pituitary: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery and The Origins of our Institute with Dr. Daniel Kelly – Flashback Episode 37:14

4M ago37:14

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In this podcast, Dr. Kelly talks about how he was drawn to neurosurgery, his fascination with the pituitary gland, the nuances of minimally invasive pituitary and brain tumor surgery, as well as a brief history of PNI, its focus on innovation and clinical trials and its 8 centers of excellence. For more information: pacificneuro.org | pacificbraint…

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Audio Summary March 2025 5:29

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Cushing's Disesase with Patient-Focused Care with Garni Barkhoudarian, MD 5:08

4M ago5:08

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As one of the most comprehensive pituitary disorder programs in the United States, the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) offers world-class expert care. Among the top ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation, our center’s compassionate multidisciplinary specialists provide advanced, personali…

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New American Society of Hematology Thrombophilia Guidelines Could Provoke Surge in Laboratory Testing 12:57

4M ago12:57

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By Anna E Merrill

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Xylazine Pharmacokinetics in Patients Testing Positive for Fentanyl and Xylazine 14:23

4M ago14:23

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By Bridgit Crews

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Think Neuro Mini: Precision Brain Health Factors for Successful Brain Aging with Dr. David Merrill 2:53

4M ago2:53

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Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute is a program that utilizes a formalized system to comprehensively address neurodegenerative disease. It addresses at both clinical and lifestyle components impacting brain heath.Dr. David Merrill, director of the brain health center at PNI details the ReCODE Protocol (pioneered by Dr. Dale Br…

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