Best Prrt Podcasts (2025)

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Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer: What's in the Blood? 29:52

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Biomarkers: what are they and how are they useful in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer? On this episode of the JNM Podcast, our panel of experts explores what they call a "liquid biopsy:" using biomarkers shed by cancer cells into the bloodstream to gain vital insights about the disease and its progression, identify candidates who woul…

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Thyroid Nodule and Cancer Risk

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Thyroid nodules are common and usually benign, but deciding when and how to intervene is complex. Endocrine surgeons Andrea Gillis, M.D., and Sophie Dream, M.D., along with CRNP Kelly Lovell, explain how they distinguish low-risk cases from those needing treatment. Learn how they help patients choose between monitoring, thermal ablation, and surger…

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The Evolving Role of Primary Care Sports Medicine in Athlete Health and Performance

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Primary care sports medicine has more tools than ever to keep athletes out of the operating room. Steven Brown, M.D., explains how this evolving field treats injuries, supports recovery, and helps prevent sport-specific injuries through whole-person care. Learn how ultrasound, orthobiologics, and training strategies are shaping nonsurgical treatmen…

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The Role of ECMO in Cardiac and Respiratory Care

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UAB’s adult ECMO program, which offers advanced heart and lung support, continues to expand in both reach and capability. Keith Wille, M.D., medical director of the ECMO and Advanced Lung Diseases Program, discusses technology that improves patient mobility, new referral partnerships, and the multidisciplinary care model behind each case. Learn how…

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From Isotope to Impact: 211At 28:32

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Is it really happening? Astatine-211 is a promising new radionuclide being further developed and researched for the treatment of cancer. It is a short half-life alpha-emitter that's attracting more interest from the nuclear medicine community as investors take notice of its potential and production capacity improves. So where will 211At be by 2030?…

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What is NAPRC Accreditation and Why Does It Matter?

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Explore the collaborative efforts at UAB Medicine that make National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) accreditation successful. Robert Hollis, M.D., MSPH, and Ridley Brown, BSN, RN, explain how teamwork among surgeons, oncologists, and nurses streamlines patient navigation and care, ensuring that every aspect of a patient’s journey i…

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Navigating Chronic Pancreatitis: Quality of Life Considerations

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Managing pancreatitis often involves complex decisions about drainage, best made by a multidisciplinary team. Sushant Reddy, M.D., a pancreatic surgeon, joins Andrew Gunn, M.D., an interventional radiologist, and Ali Ahmed, M.D., an interventional gastroenterologist, to explain how their unified protocol helps avoid surgical drainage in most cases.…

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Live from New Orleans: JNM Podcast with Johannes Czernin and Anna Karmann 25:20

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In this live episode of The JNM Podcast, Johannes Czernin interviews Anna Karmann to talk about the various career trajectories available in nuclear medicine.By JNM

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Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

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Male infertility contributes to nearly half of all infertility cases. Peter Kolettis, M.D., a urologist, explains how detailed evaluations such as semen analysis and hormone testing help identify treatable causes. He discusses the latest procedures for sperm retrieval and vasectomy reversal, and how lifestyle choices can impact fertility.…

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Live from New Orleans: JNM Podcast with David Mankoff, Hossein Jadvar, and Todd Peterson 15:25

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The JNM Podcast is back and live from New Orleans. Guests David Mankoff, Hossein Jadvar, and Todd Peterson answer the question: "Can society-based journals compete with corporate-based publications?"By JNM

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Partial Breast Radiation for Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

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Partial breast radiation has become even safer and more precise for select patients with early-stage breast cancer. Hunter Boggs, M.D., a radiation oncologist, explains how modern partial breast radiation techniques reduce side effects without compromising outcomes. He also shares updated eligibility criteria for treatment.…

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Effective Therapies for Uveal Melanoma

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When uveal melanoma spreads to the liver, it’s difficult to treat with systemic therapies, but percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) offers an alternative. In this panel discussion, Venkatesh Krishnasamy, M.D., kristy Broman, M.D., and John Dubay, M.D., explain how PHP delivers high-dose chemotherapy directly to the liver while minimizing toxicity. …

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"Spotlight on Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs)" with Tiffany Valone 37:46

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Neuroendocrine cancer care typically involves a multidisciplinary team which sometimes involves an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). In this episode, Moffitt Physician Assistant Tiffany Valone clarifies the role of an APP in neuroendocrine cancer. TOP TEN QUESTIONS What is a NP/PA/APP? -Are you a doctor? How are you different fro…

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Live from New Orleans: JNM Podcast with Richard Wahl 19:27

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You love the column, now hear it in person! Throughout the meeting, JNM Editor in Chief Johannes Czernin will host Discussions with Leaders to talk about the most important and exciting topics in nuclear medicine. First up is Richard Wahl, MD.By JNM

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Comprehensive Guide to Subperiosteal Dental Implants

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Not every patient is a candidate for traditional dental implants. Michael Case, D.M.D., and Jay Ponto, D.M.D., explain how today’s subperiosteal implants offer a custom alternative for patients with reduced bone volume, past tumor resection, or congenital conditions. Learn about the new subperiosteal implant approach, which uses a custom titanium f…

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Episode 45: "Spotlight on Medical Oncology" with Sandy Kotiah, MD 52:09

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One of the key aspects of one’s neuroendocrine cancer care is building your medical team, which typically includes a medical oncologist. In this episode, Medical Oncologist Dr. Sandy Kotiah from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore expounds on the role of a medical oncologist. She sheds light on the first appointment, communication, and care coordinat…

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Could PRRT Revolutionize Neuroendocrine Tumor Therapy?

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Neuroendocrine tumors are rare and can present with a confusing range of symptoms, which leads to frequent misattribution. Jay Bart Rose, M.D., explains how they’re also complex to treat, often requiring multiple modalities based on tumor location and hormone activity. He discusses surgery, systemic therapies, and PRRT, a targeted treatment that us…

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Understanding Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is common, recurrent, and often misunderstood. Urologist Jed Ferguson, M.D., and urologic oncologist Chas Peyton, M.D., explain how it differs from muscle invasive disease, why recurrence increases the risk of progression, and the complex factors that determine treatment sequencing. Learn about UAB’s clinical tria…

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"Understanding Clinical Trials & How They Fit in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Journey" with Dr. Alexandria Phan 40:38

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When in one’s neuroendocrine cancer journey might a clinical trial be considered? What factors influence treatment decisions, including whether to pursue a clinical trial? Dr. Alexandria Phan, medical oncologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, offers thoughtful guidance on when and how clinical trials fit into the neuroendocrine cancer journey…

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Why Multidisciplinary Care is Key for Oral Cancer Patients

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Radiation therapy for oral cancer requires both precise targeting and multidisciplinary coordination. Christopher Willey, M.D., and Michael Case, D.M.D., explain how close collaboration between radiation oncology and dental care helps prevent complications such as osteoradionecrosis and also minimizes treatment delays. They describe how pretreatmen…

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Current Concepts in ACL Surgery

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ACL tears are on the rise as more people remain active throughout their lives. Amit Momaya, M.D., chief of sports medicine, explains how today’s treatment approaches balance repair and reconstruction, with an emphasis on prehab, rehab, and psychological readiness. Learn about prevention strategies, retear risk factors, and surgical innovations bein…

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More Harm than Good? Airbag Vests in Equestrian Sports

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Are airbag vests protecting young equestrians or putting them at risk? Sports medicine physician Sarah Gould, M.D., and engineering research scientist Kevin Schrum discuss unexpected injuries linked to equestrian air vests. They explain how the vests function, why pediatric riders may be especially vulnerable to related injuries, and why stronger d…

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The Rising Prevalence of Kidney Stones: What Should Clinicians Know?

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Kidney stones are often more than a one-time painful event: they’re a chronic disease linked to other health issues. Kyle Wood, M.D., discusses how stone disease often coexists with conditions like hypertension, dietary imbalance, and primary hyperparathyroidism. He explains that reviewing patient history, taking bloodwork, and ordering urine testi…

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Understanding Metabolic PET Markers Beyond SUV 28:13

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Standardized uptake values (SUV) measure a patient's response to nuclear medicine therapy. But what other markers of success are there, and do these markers and the interpretation of them vary depending on the disease being imaged? Sally Barrington, MD, works specifically on lymphoma and shares her expertise on what markers of success and criteria …

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Why Do Women Experience Aortic Disease Differently?

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Sasha Still, M.D., explains how delayed diagnosis of aortic disease among women — who often present later and experience atypical symptoms — contributes to more complications and a higher mortality rate. She also discusses what clinicians can do to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and surgical decision-making.…

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What Are Disorders of Consciousness and Why Do They Matter?

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For many patients, it takes time to regain full consciousness after a brain injury, and some develop a disorder of consciousness (DOC). Rachel Teranishi, M.D., a brain injury specialist, explains why up to 40% of DOC cases are misdiagnosed and outlines what providers need to know about assessment, treatment, and long-term recovery. Learn which ther…

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Episode 43: Carcinoid Heart Syndrome 40:47

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What is Carcinoid Heart Disease (CHD)? Which NET patients develop CHD? Retired cardiologist and carcinoid heart disease specialist Dr. Jerome Zacks provides an overview of CHD and describes the appropriate screening, diagnosis, and treatment. MEET DR. JEROME ZACKS Dr. Jerome Zacks is a Cardiologist/Carcinoid Heart Disease Specialist; retired since …

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Episode 42: "Neuroendocrine Cancer Straight Talk" with Dr. Diane Reidy 51:31

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In this special episode, medical oncologist and NET expert Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes engages in an open and honest discussion on sensitive topics, including sexual health, family planning and end-of-life discussions. She also answers common questions regarding cannabis use with cancer, as well as the relationship between sugar and cancer. Dr. Reidy s…

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Understanding Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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Spinal cord injuries can have life-changing effects, from neurogenic bowel and bladder dysfunction to paralysis. Radhika Sharma, M.D., discusses the causes, complications, and rehabilitation approaches to spinal cord injury. She explains how a multidisciplinary approach helps patients recover function and rejoin communities.…

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Podiatric Care: The Future of Limb Salvage at UAB

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Limb salvage can prevent amputation in patients with complex lower extremity conditions, including diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. Kyle Mauk, DPM, discusses how UAB’s limb salvage program integrates podiatry with vascular surgery to improve coordination of care. He also explains podiatry’s evolving role in surgical treatment.…

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Understanding Thyroid Disease: Insights from Leading Surgeons

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Advances in imaging and molecular testing are changing how thyroid diseases are diagnosed and treated. Otolaryngologists and head and neck endocrine surgeons Andrew R. Fuson, M.D., and Daniel J. Rocke, M.D., discuss the latest approaches to managing thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer. They explain how better risk stratification al…

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PSMA PET: From Adolescence to Adulthood 31:31

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Is PSMA becoming so regularly used that it's...boring? Not according to this lively discussion. Join us for episode 9 of the JNM Podcast, where host Ken Herrmann discusses the state of PSMA PET with experts Thomas Hope, Oliver Sartor, and Wolfgang Fendler. The panel talks about PSMA PET in clinical trials vs. real-life disease management, appropria…

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A Surgeon's Insight into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when blood vessels and nerves in the upper chest become compressed, leading to pain, numbness, swelling, or circulation problems in the arms. Jarrad Rowse, M.D., a vascular surgeon, explains the three types of TOS — neurogenic, venous, and arterial — why they develop, and how they are diagnosed. He discusses mu…

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Infecting the lungs: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease

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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease is a chronic lung infection that’s becoming more common, yet diagnosis and treatment remain challenging. Infectious disease specialist German Henostroza, M.D., and pulmonologist Bryan Garcia, M.D., discuss what’s known about NTM’s rise; the latest in diagnostic tools; and the complexities of treatment. Le…

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Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Imaging with Flurpiridaz 34:20

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The JNM Podcast is back in 2025! Join Ken Herrmann, MD, and co-moderator Frank Bengel, MD, for an episode on cardiovascular perfusion imaging. In the U.S., SPECT imaging makes up five to six million studies per year. But PET studies make up just 2.2 million, and only 7%, or 150,000 of those, are cardiac PET imaging. But that may be about to change.…

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EPISODE 41: Top 10 Highlights of the 2024 NANETS Symposium 48:35

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In this special episode, Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Medical oncologist Dr. Guillaume (Will) Pegna recaps the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) 2024 Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium. He shares the latest developments in NET research and medical advances from the conference and how they matter to the NET pati…

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The Role of a Rehabilitation Psychologist on an Interdisciplinary Rehab Team

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Rehabilitation psychologists help patients with disabilities and chronic health conditions maximize their health and holistic well-being. Casey Azuero, Ph.D., explains these psychologists’ unique qualifications and how they function on interdisciplinary teams to address the full context of a patient’s recovery. This work includes helping patients n…

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Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder

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Functional neurological disorder (FND) results in fluctuating control of voluntary activities. Victor Mark, M.D., explains why FND has only recently begun to be acknowledged as a neurological rather than purely psychological disorder. He discusses conditions related to FND and effective rehabilitation coordinated between neurologists, psychologists…

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Understanding Provider Addiction: Why It Matters Part 2

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What is the best approach to treating substance use disorders? In part two of their discussion on substance use disorders within the health care provider population, Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., explore the often-complementary effects of medication-assisted therapy and psychotherapeutic approaches. They urge education and e…

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Understanding Provider Addiction: Why It Matters Part 1

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Just as many health care providers face substance use disorder (SUD) as the general population, yet they are more likely to conceal it due to a professional stigma. Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., discuss how burnout and demanding work environments contribute to SUD, and how colleagues’ reluctance to intervene can delay help. …

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Episode 40: External Radiation Therapy for Neuroendocrine Cancers 53:11

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is radiation oncology, and how is it used for neuroendocrine cancer? UCSF radiation oncologists Dr. Will Chen and Dr. Alexandra Hotca-Cho describe external radiation therapy (SBRT) and how, when, and where it may be used for select patients with neuroendocrine cancers. They address common concerns about the planning process,…

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Social Media in (Nuclear) Medicine 21:57

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Get ready for an episode that's a bit...meta. In Episode 7, our host Ken Herrmann is joined by the podcasters behind GU Cast: Declan Murphy, FRACS, FRCS, and Renu Eapen, MBBS, FRACS. Together with Wolfgang Weber, MD, PhD, they discuss how social media has shaped the landscape of medicine - from how we get medical news, to sharing new research to in…

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Is Your Surgical Practice Keeping Up with Atrial Fibrillation Management?

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For patients with AFib, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion should now be part of any non-emergency cardiac operation, and surgical ablation should also be considered. Panayotis Vardas, M.D., discusses how he and colleagues from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons arrived at stronger recommendations for these procedures in their 2023 guidelines. Lea…

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Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound: Current Status and Future Directions

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Interventional endoscopic ultrasound, once a purely diagnostic tool, has given GI specialists a minimally invasive approach to a wide range of procedures. Ramzi Mulki, M.D., guides us through the evolution of the endoscope since the 1980s; various current uses of interventional endoscopy such as pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, and bariatric proce…

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Pulsed Field Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

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A new type of catheter ablation called pulsed field ablation (PA) allows for a more precise and non-heated way to treat many cases of atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Tom McElderry, M.D., discusses the advantages of PA ablation as an alternative to radio frequency and cryotherapy ablation, the most common types. Dr. McElderry was involved with clinical…

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Episode 39: NEN Treatments: Focus On Liver-Directed Therapies (Part II: Intra-Arterial Techniques and Sequencing) 47:47

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from the University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this second episode, he details the embolization techniques, including bland embolization (TAE), chemoembolization (TACE), and radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90). …

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Understanding Spinal Stenosis: What You Need to Know

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Almost everyone with spinal stenosis will see decreased pain and other symptoms following treatment, no matter their age. Thomas Staner, M.D., a neurosurgeon, discusses how improved imaging and a multidisciplinary approach has enhanced care for those with pain and other symptoms caused by spinal stenosis. Learn how treatments can progress from phys…

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Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: The Role of Telehealth

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Telehealth coupled with patient-collected data is allowing doctors to manage diabetes more effectively. Anish Patel, M.D., an endocrinologist, discusses how telehealth reduces hospitalizations and readmissions, and allows doctors to personalize treatment plans based on a stream of real-time data. Learn more about how easy it can be for patients to …

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MASLD in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a new, more precise name for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Fernando Bril, M.D., an endocrinologist, explains how this name precisely describes the way in which fatty acids build up in the liver of patients who have insulin resistance. Learn more about the close relationship of …

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Bringing PRRT to First Line: NETTER-2 28:48

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Join us for episode 6 of the JNM podcast. Moderator Ken Herrmann, MD is joined by Simron Singh, MD and Lisa Bodei, MD, PhD to discuss NETTER-2. NETTER-2 was the first trial to examine radioligand therapy as a first-line therapy for cancers, as opposed to waiting until later stages. Our panelists discuss the results of this trial and its implication…