Best Digesting The Odds Podcasts (2025)

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Beneath the Surface: Toxoplasma and Immune-Mediated Skin Disease 16:32

21h ago16:32

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In the April episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías introduces two conversations that highlight just how complex feline diagnostics can be. First, Dr Llibertat Real Sampietro discusses her JFMS Open Reports case study on fatal disseminated toxoplasmosis in an otherwise healthy cat. She outlines the parasite’s tra…

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Innovating Shoulder Surgery through Tendon Transfers 20:17

12d ago20:17

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Karan Dua, an orthopedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss novel approaches to shoulder surgery, including transferring donor tendons to the upper extremity with arthroscopic tools. Dr. Dua shares his passion developing personalized treatments that get to the root caus…

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Exploring Psychedelics as the Next Wave of Psychiatric Innovation 19:13

26d ago19:13

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh first hears from Dr. Richard Friedman, a clinical psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Director of the Psychopharmacology Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine. Using his background in psychopharmacology, Dr. Friedman distinguishes between psychedelics and standard antidepressants like SSRIs and S…

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Catering for Comorbidities: The skill and dedication behind each dish 14:57

29d ago14:57

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In the March episode of Chattering with International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías explores the nutritional management of comorbidities in cats and the specialisation of feline medicine. Yaiza interviews Dr Rachel Korman about the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists’ feline chapter and its recognised postgraduate qualif…

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Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Sooner with Biomarker Research 18:48

1M ago18:48

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Serge Przedborski, Chief of the Division of Movement Disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss what happens in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Przedborski came to Columbia thirty two years ago and has spent that time researching why some neurons in the b…

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Newborn Gene Sequencing: Expanding Early Detection of Treatable Diseases 22:29

2M ago22:29

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh explores the story behind the GUARDIAN study, where thousands of newborn babies have been screened against rare disease by sequencing their genes, and looking for more conditions than any of the current standard screening panels. First, she hears from Dr. Jordan Orange, Physician-in-Chief at Morg…

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iCatCare’s New Lower Urinary Tract Diseases Guidelines & Award-Winning Research on Feline Stress 16:07

2M ago16:07

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In the February episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías discusses the new consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of feline lower urinary tract disease in cats with authors Sam Taylor and Rachel Korman. They discuss the challenges and nuances of developing these guidelines and emphasize the importance…

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How Gene Therapies are Revolutionizing Care for Sickle Cell Disease 19:14

2M ago19:14

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Markus Mapara, Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss the current challenges in treating sickle cell disease and how newly FDA approved gene editing treatments are leading to new treatment pathways. Dr. Mapar…

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Advancing Cardiology and Heart Surgery Through a History of Collaboration 20:13

3M ago20:13

20:13

On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the …

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Wirisodio? It's a hybrid Episodio, Wiri Wiri for January 2026 37:44

3M ago37:44

37:44

Las Pochas talk immigration under a new administration and what immigration is at the intersection of Brown Pride and Assimilation.By Borderland Pochas

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Advances in Care is Back 1:35

3M ago1:35

1:35

Join host Erin Welsh as she talks with NewYork-Presbyterian physicians from Columbia & Weill Cornell Medicine about how they are solving some of the most challenging and complex cases in medicine. Together, they discuss groundbreaking discoveries, novel treatments, and the dedication to providing compassionate patient care. This is a show for medic…

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FIP and FeLV: treatment against the odds 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

In the January episode of 'Chattering with International Cat Care,' host Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews Emma LaVigne about her award-winning research on the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with GS and the effects of co-infection with feline leukemia virus (FELV). Emma shares her personal journey and motivation for the study, as well…

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Bonus Content - December 2024 Wiri Wiri - End of Year Cheer... and confessions 51:41

4M ago51:41

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There's wiri wiri, there's chisme, and then there's a$$h*le Sunday. What it is, what it isn't and who isn't invited.By Borderland Pochas

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Improving Cat Welfare Through Communication And Genetics 15:16

4M ago15:16

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In the December episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray explores how advancements in communication strategies and genetic science are shaping feline welfare. Yaiza Gomez-Mejias and Tamsin Durston discuss the benefits of positive psychology in veterinary care, highlighting how effective client communication and behaviour change can en…

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Episodio 63 - December 2024 - We're living in odd times 56:11

4M ago56:11

56:11

In the final episodio of 2024, Las Pochas talk about maintaining long term relationships, Wicked the movie, and the implications of murdering an insurance CEO.By Borderland Pochas

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JFMS Special Collection 2024: Be More Confident Managing Feline Pain 11:44

5M ago11:44

11:44

In the November episode of Chattering with ISFM, we’re diving into the complexities of feline pain management to help you feel more empowered and informed. Our episode highlights the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) Special Collection 2024 on pain and pain management in cats, bringing together some of the latest research, insights, and…

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Episodio 62 - Pocha Picks for the Holidays 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

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Y'all have been asking and here they are: the 2024 Pocha Picks for the holidays. From books to read to self care you need, Las Pochas are going through their top picks for shopping this season centering BIPOC and LGBTQ shops.By Borderland Pochas

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Bonus Content - October 2024 Wiri Wiri - Who Runs the World, Women 56:42

6M ago56:42

56:42

Las Pochas are back at it in the October wiri wiri all about women in charge... of nations. Mexico has a new president and the U.S. in the process of electing one. Plus the east coast west coast World Series means it's on between Las Pochas.By Borderland Pochas

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Digestive Distress & Renal Realities: Lymphoma and Dietary Phosphorus 15:06

6M ago15:06

15:06

In the October episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray presents two detailed discussions on important feline health topics - gastrointestinal and renal health. First, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews Sina Marsilio on feline chronic enteropathies, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal lymphoma and the diagnostic challenges of disti…

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From POCUS to Pheromones: Applying Cat Friendly Techniques 15:50

7M ago15:50

15:50

In this episode of Chattering with ISFM, Nathalie Dowgray interviews Dr Hugo Swanstein about his JFMS Clinical Spotlight article on Feline-Friendly Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). We also return to Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Daniel Mills for Part Two of their conversation on the use of pheromones in cats. Dr Ellis and Dr Mills delve into the methods o…

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Episodio 61 - September 2024 - Aggie Tequila 53:13

8M ago53:13

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Las Pochas skip the lime and salt and go right for the tequila in this episodio. The Pocha alum head to the campus of New Mexico State University with a live audience to taste their newest collaboration: Los Aggies Tequila. Join Las Pochas to learn the agave roots of Tepozan tequila and how it's helping Aggie Athletics.…

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Bonus Content - August 2024 wiri wiri - Tapping into intuition 35:54

8M ago35:54

35:54

In this month's wiri wiri, Las Pochas follow their gut and talk about the ties between cultura and intuition. We've got a feeling you'll enjoy this convo.By Borderland Pochas

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The Chemical Language of Cats: Pheromones and Wellbeing 15:12

8M ago15:12

15:12

Join us as we discuss the fascinating world of feline communication, exploring howcats use chemical signals to interact with their environment and each other. Additionally, we shall shed light on a rational approach to using gastroprotectants in cats, providing invaluable insights for veterinary practitioners. In Part One of our discussion, Dr Sara…

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Episodio 60 - August 2024 - All the comida, all the time 52:38

9M ago52:38

52:38

Las Pochas at the pochifcation and also the latinification of food. Ways we've lost it and ways we've added it to other recipes. Plus Kat takes on green chile cheeseburgers across New Mexico and in the Que Hay de Nuevo, No Sabo The Game! Let's play!By Borderland Pochas

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Bonus Content - July 2024 Wiri Wiri - Olympics and Elections 1:02:03

9M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

2024 means elections and olympics and Las Pochas are ready for both. This month they wiri wiri about what it means for a Harris campaign and the fun and fabulousness of the Olympics.By Borderland Pochas

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Feline feng shui: Defusing tension in multi-cat houses 15:02

9M ago15:02

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This month is all about feline feng shui and how to defuse tension in multi-cat households. We will be discussing International Cat Cares' new carer guidelines on encouraging cats to drink and AAFP’s Inter-cat Tension Guidelines. Please see the links below to read these guidelines. Dr. Yaiza Gomez Mejias sits down with the winner of the RCVS Inspir…

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Episodio 59 - July 2024 - Silence, rules and shopping 1:02:20

10M ago1:02:20

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Las Pochas are breaking the silence on how silencing is breaking us. Plus they count down some of the rules of life and chat about freaky finds online in the Que Hay de Nuevo.By Borderland Pochas

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Introducing Health Matters: How the Gut is the Connection Between Digestive Health and Mental Health 14:29

10M ago14:29

14:29

On this episode of Health Matters, Faith Salie talks with Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. He’s also the Director of Clinical Research at Columbia’s Celiac Disease Center, and an expert on the connections between gastrointestinal health and the other systems in our body that rely on good digestion for…

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Bonus Content - Wiri Wiri - June 2024 - PTSD and the paranormal 43:03

10M ago43:03

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This month's wiri wiri is outside of the normal. So far in fact that it delves into the paranormal. Las Pochas stay at a haunted hotel and talk mental health, and of course ghosts.By Borderland Pochas

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Getting Ahead of Cancer: The Life-Saving Power of Cascade Genetic Testing 19:14

10M ago19:14

19:14

Dr. Melissa Frey, a gynecologic oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, has a genuine passion for the power of genetic testing because she knows that it can completely change the direction of her patient’s lives for the better. As a leader in the field, she helped launch a unique screening program with multi-disciplinary expe…

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Recent advances in Feline ATE 15:13

10M ago15:13

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This month Nathalie Dowgray is joined by Clare Rusbridge for part two of their conversation about neuropathic pain in cats. We then join Kelly St Denis and Julien Guillaumen as they discuss recent advances in feline aortic thromboembolism. Our episode begins with Professor Clare Rushbridge sharing her expertise on managing neuropathic pain in cats.…

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Bonus Content - Wiri Wiri - Revisiting adulting 41:14

11M ago41:14

41:14

Las Pochas revisit adulting in this "Best Of" wiri wiri. Freedom, responsibility, accountability... being an adult has some perks, but is overrated. Join in on the conversation!By Borderland Pochas

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Expert Experience: Achieving Greater Success in Lung Transplantation Through Access & Innovation 19:33

11M ago19:33

19:33

The field of lung transplantation is relatively new with widespread lung transplants beginning in the early 1980s. Throughout the last forty years, it is a field that has rapidly evolved with drastic changes in lung allocation, or deciding who will receive the next available lungs for transplantation. Dr. Selim Arcasoy has led the NewYork-Presbyter…

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Bonus Content - May 2024 - Osos in the wild and getting called out 34:13

11M ago34:13

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It's the end of May and that means Las Pochas wiri wiri about life!!! Join Las Pochas on a journey into the wilderness to choose between bears and men and as they defend the latchkey generation.By Borderland Pochas

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Cracking the Code: Sequencing the Hodgkin Lymphoma Genome to Uncover New Precision Therapies 20:17

11M ago20:17

20:17

In 2012, Dr. Lisa Roth had just landed her dream job as a research scientist and attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. But her world came to a screeching halt when she discovered a swollen lymph node on her neck, and was soon diagnosed with the exact type of cancer that she had dedicated her career to studying and …

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Recognising feline pain: it's complicated! 16:49

11M ago16:49

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This month our focus is on recognising feline pain. Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Beatriz Monteiro to discuss the feline grimace scale. Clare Rusbridge then joins Nathalie Dowgray to discuss neuropathic pain in cats. Our episode begins with Yaiza interviewing Beatriz about her findings from a large bilingual global survey assessing if cat caregiv…

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Data Mining: Using Machine Learning for Predictive Neurocritical Care 20:53

12M ago20:53

20:53

Monitoring patients with aneurysmal rupture for delayed cerebral ischemia was historically a numbers game. It was difficult for doctors to predict outcomes in the weeks that followed their rupture, so at-risk patients could find themselves under observation in the ICU anywhere from 7 to 21 days. Dr. Soojin Park, Medical Director of Critical Care Da…

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Episodio 58 - May 2024 - Making trouble in paradise and making friends as an adult 55:41

12M ago55:41

55:41

Las Pochas kick off a new season talking about colonizing in retirement and how a restaurant in Mexico reacted plus how do we make friends as an adult? The trials and tribulations of creating bonds later in life.By Borderland Pochas

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Connecting Cardio & Cancer: Mitigating Cardiotoxicity with Optimized Treatment Strategies 18:31

12M ago18:31

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As methods for early cancer detection improve and the number of cancer survivors rises, the innovative field of cardio-oncology has emerged to ensure that patients with chemotherapy or cancer-related cardiac dysfunction can be safely, and swiftly, treated for their cancer. Dr. Stephanie Feldman, a clinical cardiologist with focus on cardio-oncology…

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Introducing the 2024 ISFM/AAFP Consensus Guidelines on the Long-term Use of NSAIDs in Cats 14:46

1y ago14:46

14:46

This month Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Cecilia Villaverde to discuss feline nutrition. We are then joined by Kelly St Denis who interviews some of the authors of the 2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats. Our first conversation between Yaiza and Cecilia features a discussion on feline nutrition, specific…

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The Surgical Robot: Advancing Medicine with Robot-Assisted Technology 33:35

1y ago33:35

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With perspectives spanning hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and cardiac surgeries, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Dr. Jason Hawksworth (Columbia), Dr. Tamatha Fenster (Weill Cornell Medicine), and Dr. Arnar Geirsson (Columbia) describe how they each came to incorporate robotics into their practices. One of the biggest takeaways: robotic surgeries allow for more…

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Joint Effort: A Collaborative Surgery Revolutionizing Hip Preservation 19:47

1y ago19:47

19:47

Dr. Christian and Dr. Van de Velde’s backgrounds are a complementary combination. At their clinic, they see, diagnose, and determine treatment for their patients together. Dr. Christian takes on minimally invasive procedures, utilizing arthroscopy to address extra bone growth that can limit range of motion and can lead to labral tears. Dr. Van de V…

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Contextualised Care And Cats 15:08

1y ago15:08

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This month Yaiza Gomez-Meijas is joined by Dr Ryane Englar who has published two articles on 'Recasting the gold standard' that were published in the JFMS special collection on Accessible veterinary care. We also continue our discussion about the treatment of invasive fungal infections with Nathalie Dowgray and Prof. Vanessa Barrs. Our first conver…

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Reimagining Research: Enhancing Cardiac Care for Underrepresented Populations 23:54

1y ago23:54

23:54

Dr. Mario Gaudino is a cardiac surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine and the Director of the Joint Clinical Trials Office at Weill Cornell Medicine. There he oversees ongoing improvement and enhancements to existing clinical infrastructure and is currently leading research on the effects of coronary artery bypass surgery on women a…

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Episodio 57- March 2024 - Comfort, Country and the Oscars 48:39

1y ago48:39

48:39

It's March and we're back on track! Las Pochas are talking about the premise of the new movie, The American Society of Magical Negroes, and when country music gets upset over a song. In Que Hay de Nuevo, it's about the Oscars and not who's winning, but who's losing. Plus.... a throwback that's a surprise for Charlene and a new find for younger gene…

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Delivering Transformation: Reducing Maternal Mortality through Systemic Change 24:48

1y ago24:48

24:48

It has been widely reported over the past ten to fifteen years that maternal mortality and morbidity in the US is on the rise. Dr. Dena Goffman has made it her personal goal to improve those numbers across the entire NewYork-Presbyterian health system. But how can one begin to tackle such a large and challenging issue? Dr. Goffman focuses on system…

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Bonus Content - Wiri Wiri February 2024 - Two Pochas Leaping 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

Las Pochas owe the fans big time. Why? Because they skipped an episodio. And this means a longer wiri wiri with more topics and more laughter. This month it's about the power of lenguaje and the power of Selena fans taking zero tomfoolery from Yolanda.By Borderland Pochas

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Feline Hypersomatotropism – more common than we realise? 15:46

1y ago15:46

15:46

This month Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM, talks with Vicky Halls from iCatCare about her work focusing on unowned cats and the new developments in the Cat Friendly Homing program. Later in the episode, Dr Chris Scudder is invited to discuss hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats as part of our JFMS clinical spotlight series. Vicky talks us th…

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A Move to Minimal: Improving Recovery with Less Invasive Spine Surgery 27:12

1y ago27:12

27:12

As a doctor trained in both minimally invasive and open approach surgery, Dr. Chan is very familiar with comprehensive spinal care. But there are aspects of minimally invasive surgery that, when possible, position it as preferable for postoperative recovery, namely when it comes to pain. Open surgeries can have patients taking opioids for weeks or …

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The Network Effect: Analyzing Brain Structures to Treat Depression 25:14

1y ago25:14

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For any patient diagnosed with depression for the first time, the recommended course of treatment is the same: a medication like a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), an evidence based psychotherapy, or both. But there is a large group of people for whom these treatments simply won't work. That’s where Dr. Conor Liston and his team focus…

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