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I quit my law job to be at home with my kids. Turns out our daughter Tess has a rare genetic disorder called Hao-Fountain Syndrome, or USP7. She's different. And now, so is everything else. #USP7 #HaoFountainSyndrome #autism
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Chester Talking Newspaper

Chester Talking Newspaper

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Local weekly news for visually impaired people living in Chester (England). Our weekly news cassettes and memory sticks are prepared and posted to local listeners on a Friday evening, with the online version being uploaded to our website shortly afterwards.
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Taking the Lead

Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
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Heard & Empowered

National Industries for the Blind

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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired find job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. National Industries for the Blind knows that blindness is not a barrier to employment and career success. Listen now and unlock a world of opportunities with a podcast specifically tailored for people who are blind. Discover the untold stories, limitless career paths, and soul-stirring journeys of people across the United States who ...
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Double Tap

Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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OOD Works

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is a state agency that empowers people with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Join Kim Jump as she interviews unique individuals who discovered OOD Works! Have a disability? Want to work? www.OODWorks.com.
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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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The Preschool SLP

Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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Are you an agent of change? Looking to create real, life-long change in your work and in yourself? Ready to turn your visions into reality? Looking to work smarter, not harder—and have lots of fun along the way? Every Thursday, join international author, researcher, and speaker Kelly Vess to put only the best research to work. Kelly covers effective, practical strategies for children AND therapists to thrive. You are a miracle. Your time here is short. Let’s make the most of it. Follow Kelly ...
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acTVism Munich is a non-profit and independent online media portal in both German and English languages. acTVism Munich produces video reports, organizes roundtable discussions and debates, translates English articles into German and publishes guest articles in order to share information and news about topics of societal importance. acTVism Munich provides a platform to investigative journalists, academics, scientists, analysts, activists, artists or concerned and engaged people. acTVism Mun ...
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It's a Blind Life

Arya and Belle

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Hey there! On this show Belle and I talk about different things that have to do with our visual disability and what our lives are like. This podcast updates once a month on a Monday.
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In hindsight , some might make the assumption that we're just 6 friends dickin around. Well you aren't wrong. We are but 6 degenerates , leeches of modern society , who seek to please their inner nerdiness with a tabletop rpg. But isn't that the very purpose and target audience of d&d !? Stick around and enjoy some lighthearted comedy and bad dice rolling .
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Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at [email protected].
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In Culture

Microsoft

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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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Join me as we embark on a journey of inspiration, featuring heartfelt interviews with extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds, including caregivers and blind individuals. Through their compelling stories, we aim to uplift, motivate, and empower listeners to embrace life's challenges and seize every opportunity to thrive.
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Basically Blind

Avery Berschauer

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A glimpse into visually impaired life in a visual world. Host Avery Berschauer shares her personal experience and explores other topics around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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BlindTechAdventures

Nimer and Kirt

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BlindTechAdventures seeks to serve your content consumption needs by providing both interesting tech topics and adventure-related topics. This started as a YouTube channel, however we are providing this podcast as an alternative way for consuming this content. To check out the YouTube channel where you can interact with us live during the broadcast, please visit www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in the developed world. The eyes can see, but the brain can't interpret the visual world. Due to neuroplasticity, the functional vision of a child with CVI can improve. The number of children with CVI is growing, so why isn't anyone talking about this public health crisis? We are. Music by Storm Crews. Art by Ian Kleinfeld.
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Colleen talks about living with a visual impairment/legal blindness and how she finds inspiration. She discusses everything from technology to society to TV/film to her acting and writing career. This podcast will focus on providing knowledge, skills, and inspiration to anyone who is listening.
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Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc

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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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This Week in Parasitism

Vincent Racaniello

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TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.
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Mayo Clinic Talks

Mayo Clinic

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Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Offering CME credit for most episodes at https://ce.mayo.edu/podcast. Produced by @MayoMedEd.
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Neurology® Podcast

American Academy of Neurology

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The Neurology Podcast provides practical information for neurologists and clinicians to practice the best possible medicine for patients. Examining methods and findings in peer-reviewed journals, the show provides insights that impact clinical practice and patient care. From the journal Neurology and the American Academy of Neurology, providing education and expert analysis since 2007.
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3Spoonies

Claire, Jo and Karen

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We are 3Spoonies - entrepreneurs navigating our way through life and business with not enough spoons. This is a podcast for business people with chronic illness, disabilities, neurospiciness or anyone who wants to be more inclusive. We include honest discussions, useful tips and expert guests to give different perspectives on life and business with a disability. We cover topics such as business planning, knowing your limits, access to work and so much more. Join us every Thursday for a group ...
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The Next Picture Show

Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson & Scott Tobias

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Looking at cinema's present via its past. From the former editorial team of The Dissolve, The Next Picture Show examines how classic films inspire and inform modern movies. Episodes take a deep dive into a classic film and its legacy, then compare and contrast that film with a modern successor. Hosted and produced by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, and Scott Tobias.
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Do you support our Nation's mobility-impaired veterans and their caregivers? We do! How about law enforcement officers and their families? We do, too! The Forward Free Podcast advocates for these people and others in a quest to strengthen their wellbeing and help them go "forward free" in life. Listen as we interview incredible people doing incredible things. You'll also get great information and resources.
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Podcasts from the Oxford Study of Children's Communications Impairments particularly focusing on Professor Dorothy Bishop's research. The primary aim of it is to increase our understanding of why some children have specific language impairment (SLI), a condition diagnosed when the child has unusual difficulty in language acquisition, despite normal development in other areas. "The approach taken in this programme is to obtain convergent evidence using a range of methods and populations. The ...
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Vision of a Veteran is a glimpse into some inspirational stories of fellow blinded veterans. Their heart-warming testimonials share the difficulties and challenges they encountered, methods for coping, and rising above any obstacles. Listen to very personal and emotional interviews and find out how they are doing now. Produced by Wisdom 4 the Blind, we continue our quest to help blinded veterans in all aspects of life from services to support.
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Life of an ordinary blind guy.

Life of an ordinary blind guy.

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Ramblings, and various events going on in my life. Some thoughts and opinions, on what’s going on in the world around me, and stuff on my mind. I live just a simple, ordinary life. Hear how I live as a blind guy. Cover art photo provided by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yogidan2012
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Neurology Minute

American Academy of Neurology

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The Neurology Minute podcast delivers a brief daily summary of what you need to know in the field of neurology, the latest science focused on the brain, and timely topics explored by leading neurologists and neuroscientists. From the American Academy of Neurology and hosted by Stacey Clardy, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, with contributions by experts from the Neurology journals, Neurology Today, Continuum, and more.
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"Aging Forward" brings you expert conversations on healthy aging and geriatric medicine, so you can embrace older age with vitality and joy. Learn about the science of aging and discover strategies for healthy habits, preventive care, caregiving, and living your best life.
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The Talking Newspaper

Carlow County Council Library Service

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The Talking Newspaper is a collaboration between Carlow County Council Library Service, The Carlow Nationalist and Carlow Volunteer Centre. Selected articles from weekly editions of the newspaper are recorded by Senior Library Assistant Gearóid for the enjoyment and benefit of those with a visual impairment, reading difficulties and for everyone. Over time an archive of the recordings will provide a snapshot of life in Carlow and will be housed on the County Digital Archive platform.
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Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs

Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS

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Join Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and a variety of guests for this innovative podcast combining evidence-based practice with functional tasks for patients with various communication and cognitive-linguistic disorders. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, earn 0.1 ASHA-CEU for every episode, visit speechtherapypd.com/podcasts to learn more!
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Sermons by Rev. Canon Julie A. Cicora of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Henrietta, NY - [email protected]. We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. Join us for Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary at St. Peter’s Church, 3825 E. Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467. Nursery Care is available for children below Sunday School age or you may bring your child with you to attend the service. Our Induction Loop Amplification System allows the hearing impaired in the c ...
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Connecticut has a real problem with impaired driving. A new report was released by The Connecticut Forensic Lab and shows many drivers tested for drinking and driving earlier this year, also had drugs detected in those tests. We spoke with Dr. Jessica Gleba, Director of forensic laboratory operations with the Department of Emergency Services and Pu…
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Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Catarina Bernardes about a case involving a 35-year-old woman presenting with personality changes and gait impairment. Show citation: Bernardes C, Lemos JM, Santo GC. Clinical Reasoning: A 35-Year-Old Woman With Personality Change and Gait Impairment. Neurology. 2025;104(2):e210252. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000210252…
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Chuck Marting is a distinguished retired law enforcement professional with more than two decades of specialized experience in drug and alcohol impairment investigations. As a former drug recognition expert and courtroom expert witness, he developed deep expertise in identifying and addressing impairment in high-risk environments. Now a leading voic…
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Aarifah Karim is a visually impaired figure skater. She had a stop-start entry into the sport that she now loves, not because of her visual impairment, but due it being a tricky sport to master and other people's attitudes. Aarifah describes to Peter White what figure skating is, how she became involved and whether or not her visual impairment has …
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3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper Date: 11th December 2025 Episode Number 44.5 In this episode we talk Visual Impairment: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this epi…
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There are a lot of nonprofits in Connecticut that rely on government funding to survive. But with tax dollars supporting some of these groups, do we do a good enough job checking financial reports and knowing where the dollars are actually going? New Opportunities Incorporated has been suspended by the state as a vendor administering the Low Income…
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Governor Lamont recently announced using money to help offset the costs of health insurance if you are someone not getting your subsidies once they expire December 31st. While there was a lot of bi-partisan support around some of the state spending, there was a hard stop when it came to the millions being given to Planned Parenthood. Some of the lo…
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David R. Wilcox is an accomplished author and storyteller whose work is shaped by extraordinary first-hand experiences across American faith, media, and culture. As the hand-selected bodyguard to Pat Robertson, he gained rare insight into the powerful intersection of religion and mass media, later captured in his book Protecting Pat Robertson: Conf…
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Drs. Mahinda Yogarajah, Benjamin Tolchin, and Jon Stone discuss recommendations for clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders on the management of functional seizures. Show citation: Tolchin B, Goldstein LH, Reuber M, et al. Management of Functional Seizures Practice Guideline Executive Summary: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee. Neurolo…
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Alexander Geht - Founder and CEO - Testa-Seat Website: https://www.testa-seat.com Social Media Search: testa_seat More on Bridging Apps: www.bridgingapps.org JA…
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Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah talks with Drs. Benjamin Tolchin and Jon Stone about recommendations for clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders on the management of functional seizures. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.By American Academy of Neurology
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*****Originally Aired: July 10, 2025***** TRIGGER WARNING: As a trauma-informed care provider, it’s essential to let you know that this episode may contain subject matter that is a trigger for some listeners. Incidents of traumatic events, injuries, and mental health issues will be discussed. Please listen with caution if these situations are a sou…
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Drs. Greg Cooper, Natalia Rost, and Behnam Sabayan discuss preventive neurology and the need for neurologists to move beyond diagnosis and treatment toward proactive strategies for brain health. Show citation: Sabayan B, Boden-Albala B, Rost NS. An Ounce of Prevention: The Growing Need for Preventive Neurologists. Neurology. 2025;105(1):e213785. do…
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Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding wor…
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“Some people may need a hand, and we all have a hand to give.” That’s the mission of the Shoulder Check initiative created through the HT40 Foundation. The nonprofit based in Fairfield County was made in honor of the late Hayden Thorsen and what started as a simple hockey showcase has caught the attention of even the NHL. We spoke with Rob Thorsen,…
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Major announcements coming from CT United FC: a new coach, details on the club’s inaugural 2026 season AND a more definitive timeline for the Bridgeport MLS stadium! Founded in 2024 and owned by Connecticut Sports Group, Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC) is the fifth independent professional men’s soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro. We got t…
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In the final episode of this seven-part series, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour wrap up the conversation discussing future directions. Show citations: Functional Neurological Disorder Society Finkelstein SA, Carson A, Edwards MJ, et al. Setting up Functional Neurological Disorder Treatment Services: Questions and Answers. Neurol Clin. 2023;4…
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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli talking about the message President Trump may or may not be sending by re-classifying marijuana from a "Schedule One" drug to a "Schedule Three" drug in the federal government's drug hierarchy (00:41). Former Bridgeport Democratic state Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, in…
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TWiP explores female genital schistosomiasis and associated genital infections in Southern Malawi, a neglected tropical disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Female genital schistosomiasis in Malaw…
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Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially …
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The Department of Veterans Affairs had a recent audit done reflecting issues with overpaid workers and a lack of necessary reporting. For the first time on the show, we had two of our state auditors, John Geragosian and Craig Miner, about this latest audit. We also got a better understanding of the auditing process and what happens after the result…
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On this episode of Talking Technology with V I Labs, David and Joe discuss the Christmas movies and TV available with audio description. Is Frozen a Christmas movie? Santa joins us to discuss his master plan to move to the South Pole as a result of global warming, and shares the emotional moment when his Meta Glasses gave a beautiful description of…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Enjoy this re-release from Season 3 of Mayo Clinic Talks: Host: Darryl S. Chutka M.D.Guest: Lisa Lammert, R.D.N., L.D. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death to individuals in the U.S. Many feel that our typical American diet with its high saturated fat content is a major contributor to this. There’s good evidence that…
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In part six of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss the prognosis of functional neurologic disorders. Show citation: Gelauff J, Stone J. Prognosis of functional neurologic disorders. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016;139:523-541. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801772-2.00043-6 Show transcript: Dr. Jon Stone: This is Jon Stone …
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Heather Bergerson is a New Mexico-based visual artist and entrepreneur whose work focuses on tactile and accessible art experiences, particularly for blind and visually impaired audiences. After a traumatic brain injury and vision loss in 2020, Heather rebuilt her artistic career and co-founded two businesses — The Meandering Artisan LLC and Sticky…
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The new Marty Supreme follows a table-tennis phenom with the talent necessary to beat the best players in the world, if only he can keep his self-destructive tendencies from getting in the way. Swap out “table tennis” for “pool” in that description and you more or less have Robert Rossen’s 1961 drama The Hustler, which we revisit this week not only…
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Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Natalia Rost and Behnam Sabayan about the emerging field of preventive neurology, emphasizing the need for neurologists to shift from traditional diagnostic and treatment roles to a more proactive approach that includes prevention and brain health optimization. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can …
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Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid year-end conversation about the state of assistive technology for blind and vision-impair…
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It's dubbed "the most wonderful time of the year" but is it actually the most stressful? The holiday season may bring out the sadness in some and the mental health challenges in others. How do we detect if we or loved ones are struggling this holiday? And what can we do to better support them or ourselves? We asked Dr. Raviv Berlin, Chair of Psychi…
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In part five of this seven-part series on FND, Dr. Jon Stone and Dr. Gabriela Gilmour discuss treatment options. Show citation: Gilmour, G.S., Nielsen, G., Teodoro, T. et al. Management of functional neurological disorder. J Neurol 267, 2164–2172 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-020-09772-w Gilmour GS, Langer LK, Bhatt H, MacGillivray L, Lids…
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Why say 'tired' when you can be 'shattered' - or 'hot' instead of 'sweltering'? Modern English has a fondness for the dramatic, and extroverts may even crave greater mental stimulation in the language they use. Jim talks 'linguistic supersizing' with author and broadcaster Susie Dent, who is the co-presenter and resident word expert on Countdown, t…
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