Best Dr Wais Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 229 Sialendoscopy: Office-Based Techniques and Best Practices with Dr. Wais Rahmati 59:47

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The sour candy myth: why it’s not always the right Rx for salivary gland obstruction. In this episode, Dr. Wais Rahmati, a board-certified otolaryngologist at Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School, discusses the development of a comprehensive salivary gland center and the focus on office-based sialendoscopy with host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNP…

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EP67: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines & pros and cons 28:17

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Let's talk about fresh embryo transfers (ET), of course, a key step in many fertility journeys: how they work and what you can expect, timelines, the science behind them, the pros, the cons, and the challenges that come with fresh embryo transfers. Now, if you are interested in hearing about frozen embryo transfer (FET) – stay tuned for a series on…

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Ep. 233 CSF Leaks Part II: Techniques in Endoscopic Repair with Dr. Satyan Sreenath and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan 1:00:15

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A 47 year old male presents with intermittent, unilateral nasal drainage and headache. What do you do? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Satyan Sreenath, a rhinologist at Indiana University, and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan, a rhinologist at Case Reserve University, examine complex cases involving CSF leaks and encephaloceles. --- SYNPOSIS Th…

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#130 How to think about The Continent: Ngugi meets Mudimbe 1:03:19

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This is the first episode in a 3-part series on African thought. In this first instalment, we discuss with Professor Zubairu Wai how African thinkers concerned with decolonisation have thought about and theorised The Continent. In this episode, we discuss decolonisation through the lens of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o & Valentin-Yves Mudimbe. I.G. @TheGambian…

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PsychEd Shorts 3: Approach to Psychotic Symptoms 21:13

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Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode is about an approach to patients with psychotic symptoms. Hosts: Ravi Bhindi (CC3), Dr. Angad Singh (PGY2) Audio editing: Dr. Angad Singh (PGY2) Show notes: Dr. Angad Singh (PGY2) Infographic: Dr. Kate Braithwaite References: Griswold, K. S., De…

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Ep. 232 CSF Leak Evaluation Part I: Presentation & Management with Dr. Satyan Sreenath and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan 47:13

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A patient walks in with a persistent runny nose. Is it allergies, or something more dangerous? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, two renowned rhinologists, Dr. Satyan Sreenath and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan, delve into the evaluation and management of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks at the anterior skull base with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SY…

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EP66: Jessica's story: My personal fertility journey inspired the creation of myStoria 44:04

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Today we welcome Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria to our show. Jessica speaks to us openly about her 6 year fertility journey and how her experience led her to where she is today. She founded the myStoria to give patients the support, knowledge and tools to take charge of their fertility – transforming their journey into a patient-centered and e…

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171 | How to Become Involved in Sports Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Barisa 28:28

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Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. Mark Barisa on sports neuropsychology broadly, with more of a focus on how to become involved in this niche within our field. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/171 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes:…

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Ep. 231 Improving Surgical Outcomes Through Self-Awareness with Dr. Melinda Thacker 48:39

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Let’s talk about what it really means to show up for your patients—and yourself—as a surgeon. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Mel Thacker, an otolaryngologist and founder of The Empowered Surgeon and the Surgeons with a Purpose Podcast, joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss humanity in surgery, and how to stay grounded in a…

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Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder 50:46

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How hard is it to move your medical practice across the globe? In this episode of BackTable ENT, otolaryngologist Dr. Ananya Majumder discusses her transition from practicing in Fort Worth, Texas to becoming a consultant otolaryngologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS They explore Dr. Majumder…

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EP65: Strength from within – Why your pelvic floor matters in pregnancy and postpartum with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy 40:41

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Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at [email protected] Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.comBy Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais

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170 | The Business of Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Barisa 1:53:07

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Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Mark Barisa on the business of neuropsychology. There are so many important topics related to business that are not well covered in our training. For example, we frequently hear from trainees and neuropsychologists about how they wish they knew more about billing, budgeting, strategic planning, hospital p…

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PsychEd Episode 67: Catatonia with Dr. Patricia Rosebush 1:01:07

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Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers catatonia with Dr. Patricia Rosebush. Dr. Rosebush is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She is the distinguished author of numerous articles on clinical neuroscience, including consi…

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EP64: Zane's story: From a personal journey to policy change: Surrogacy, fertility advocacy & Scottie's Law 43:59

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On today's episode we are joined by Zane. He is a keen relationship builder and he lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queens Park, he now works in government relations consulting for one of Canada's premier boutique firms. Together with his wife, they launched the blog, Not my Yummy but I'm s…

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Ep. 228 Sinus Headaches vs. Migraines: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Jessica Lee 59:55

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Sinusitis or migraine? Understanding the difference between rhinogenic and primary headaches could change your treatment algorithm. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Jessica Lee, an otolaryngologist from Charleston ENT and Allergy, discusses the prevalence and treatment of sinus headaches with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOS…

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EP63: 2SLGBTQ+ fertility and family building support with Laine Halpern Zisman, Full Spectrum Doula & Fertility Support Practitioner 50:25

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June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. At Markham Fertility Centre we are proud to support individuals and couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations on their journey to building a family. Whether through donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy fertility preservation, we a…

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Ep. 227 Healthcare Leadership Strategies for Otolaryngologists with Dr. Carol Bradford 56:34

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Leadership isn’t just about saying yes—it’s about knowing when to say no too. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Carol Bradford, Dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Vice President for Health Sciences at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, shares her leadership journey with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Sunil Verm…

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169| Clinical Pearls – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica 18:46

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Today we give you our final discussion with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation. In this conversation, we end with some clinical pearls about integrating knowledge of psychometrics and strategies for test interpretation into our clinical practice. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/169 _________…

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EP62: WTF Appt. Scenario 1: You get less eggs than expected at retrieval 40:43

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That's right – we're starting a series of WTF appointments that cover scenarios where you and your doctor are thinking "WTF happened?!". Today we cover WTF: You get less eggs than expected at your egg retrieval and talk through the reasons why this can be the case. You may also be interested in: EP02: The menstrual cycle EP33: The impact of decreas…

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Ep. 226 Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes with Dr. Jennifer Villwock and Dr. William Reisacher 50:52

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Are your allergies getting worse, or is it the environment? In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock, a rhinologist at the University of Kansas, and Dr. William Reisacher, an otolaryngologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital, join the podcast to discuss the impact of environmental extremes on the unified airway with hosts Dr. Ashley…

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EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!) 49:51

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We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!). Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast You may also be interested in: EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet EP45: Pelvic…

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Ep. 225 Sinusitis and Cognitive Impairment: Exploring the Inflammatory Pathway with Dr. Aria Jafari 51:07

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Chronic sinusitis might be doing more than just clogging your nose–it could be clouding your brain. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Aria Jafari, an assistant professor at the University of Washington and co-director of the Neuroendocrinology Advanced Sinus and Skull-base Surgery Fellowship, discusses the connection between sinusitis and cogni…

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168| Physical Activity and Brain Health – A Conversation With Dr. Kirk Erickson 1:54:33

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This episode is a conversation about the complex and important relationship between physical activity and brain health. Topics covered include specific impacts of physical activity (including formal exercise) and sedentary behavior on brain health; measurement of physical activity; reduction in the risk of later life cognitive decline (including ne…

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EP60: Baden & Zane's story: Surrogacy chose us! 53:07

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Today we welcome Baden and Zane to the show. Baden is the Founder of Not My Tummy, which turns traditional model of finding a surrogate on it's head using the power of public relations, marketing and digital media. Zane lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queen’s Park, he now works in governme…

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Ep. 224 Safety & Preparedness in Office Based Procedures with Dr. Scott Fortune 1:03:48

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The best doctors aren’t lucky—they’re prepared. Discover how to keep your office safe during in-office procedures. In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Scott Fortune, an otolaryngologist from Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee, discusses office-based procedural safety with Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors del…

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“This is 40" with Bec and Zoe 35:12

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Bec and Zoe reflect on their first 40 years. Now reaching a mid-point in their lives they chatter through the lessons and curveballs that have grown them to who they are now, but take stock on who they want to become going forward.. over a few Bali cocktails and belly laughs, as best friends celebrating all that comes with that chaos and charm that…

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EP59: Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risks & what you need to know 34:14

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Welcome back to My Fertility Podcast. Today we are tackling a topic that is not only medically significant, but also deeply personal, and that is ectopic pregnancy. While this condition affects only 1 to 2% of all pregnancy is impact extends far beyond statistics. For those that have experienced an ectopic pregnancy after infertility, the fear, th…

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Ep. 223 Evaluation and Management of Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis with Dr. James Daniero 59:11

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Never let the sun set on bilateral vocal fold paralysis–timely diagnosis and intervention are key. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. James Daniero, a laryngologist from the University of Virginia, discusses the evaluation and management of bilateral vocal fold paralysis with Dr. Gopi Shah and guest host Dr. Stephen Schoeff. --- SYNPOSIS The tri…

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“When Architecture is the Agent for Positive Social Change" with Ka Wai Yeung 41:42

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More often than not, we walk in and out of our community buildings with little thought as to why it was built, or even how it was built. Sometimes it’s a cement box simply designed for function and practicality, but then there are designs that started with a seed of greater intention, collaborating creativity with community and creating something t…

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167| Cognitive Intraindividual Variability – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica 25:05

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Today we give you our fourth discussion with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation, with the current episode focusing on cognitive intraindividual variability. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/167 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits fo…

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EP58: IVF Part 4: Low dose IVF or mini IVF, is it right for you? 17:05

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Today we focus on low dose IVF or mini IVF. So many patients out there have lower egg reserve or are looking for something different, and this is where this discussion comes up a lot and we thought it'd be really helpful to break it down, talk about it, and go through some of the actual evidence. Have a great week and we'll be back next Tuesday! Yo…

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Ep. 222 Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer with Dr. Michael Moore and Heather Starmer, PhD, CCC-SLP 46:43

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What does it take to improve quality of life after head and neck cancer? In this episode of Backtable ENT, guests Dr. Heather Starmer, a speech and language pathologist at Stanford University, and Dr. Michael Moore, a head and neck cancer surgeon at Indiana University explore the topic of head and neck cancer survivorship. --- SYNPOSIS The discussi…

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Recap Zoes’s Hangover, our Pod Update & Ramble Our Current TV Binges on Midlife Chaos 16:10

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Bec and Zoe recap on the interview the week prior, the impact it’s had on them as individuals, and how they both drew different ideas from their guest and implement changes in the endeavour to change it up, or give it a go. Then there is always a ramble involved (usually by Bec) where they chat about what’s been happening and how they have or haven…

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EP57: Navigating Mother's Day with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist 1:04:28

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Today's episode is focused on talking about Mother's Day and specifically navigating Mother's Day as somebody who's experiencing infertility or somebody who's on a fertility journey. But really a lot of the things that we end up talking about are universal and can be applicable to anyone experiencing any kind of difficulties, whether it's the ferti…

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Ep. 221 Chronic Cough: An Allergist’s Perspective with Dr. Basil Kahwash 1:05:26

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How can you treat a chronic cough when you’re not sure what’s causing it? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Basil Kahwash, a board-certified allergist and immunologist from Ohio ENT and Allergy, discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating chronic cough. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Kahwash explains common causes, such as upper airway cough syndro…

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“Women Rising” with Megan Dalla-Camina 57:59

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50% of women are considering scaling back their careers, in a bid to juggle motherhood. And 1 in 5 women of non-retirement age, are thinking about leaving the workforce all together. Why? This is the mountain in which Megan Dalla-Camina, Author and Founder of ‘Women Rising’, is climbing in an effort to get to the top and see the landscape of our so…

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166| WAIS-5 Deep Dive – A Conversation With Dr. Susan Raiford 1:06:24

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This episode is a deep dive into the WAIS-5, including the goals of revision from WAIS-IV to WAIS-5, the theoretical foundations of the WAIS, aspects of test development for the battery, the Flynn effect, psychometric properties, norms, special group studies, critiques of the battery, and overall clinical utility. Show notes are available at www.Na…

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PsychEd Shorts 2: Antidepressant Counselling 15:31

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Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode is about counselling patients on antidepressant medications. Hosts: Matthew Cho and Angad Singh Audio editing: Angad Singh Time stamps: (02:03) Steps to antidepressant counselling (07:31) Frequently asked questions about antidepressants Related …

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EP56: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 2: Testing & management options 32:32

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On today's episode we dive into Part 2 in our series about recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). For those of you who are interested see EP51: RPL Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes. In this episode, we cover the testing options as well as the management options for recurring pregnancy loss and you will learn that it's not straightforward.…

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Ep. 220 Managing Nasal Polyps: Treatments and Insights with Dr. Martin Citardi 58:23

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Is the future of nasal polyp treatment right under our nose? In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Martin Citardi, a world-renowned rhinologist and skull-based surgeon at UTHealth Houston, discusses the latest advancements in the management of nasal polyps with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic ENT…

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Recap The White Lotus Female Friendships & Ramble On Feeling 24 at 40 22:34

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Bec and Zoe recap on the interview the week prior, the impact it’s had on them as individuals, and how they both drew different ideas from their guest and implement changes in the endeavour to change it up, or give it a go. Then there is always a ramble involved (usually by Bec) where they chat about what’s been happening and how they have or haven…

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EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet 37:01

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Welcome back! On today's episode, we're starting a series all about "you're pregnant, now what?" Yay. First of all, congratulations, if you are listening to this and you just found out that you are pregnant. It's both incredibly scary, incredibly exciting, and we are here for you. We know it's like a big wave of emotions when this happens after yo…

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Ep. 219 New Frontiers in Pediatric Hearing Loss: Implants, Gene Therapy, and CMV with Dr. Daniela Carvalho 45:31

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Are new solutions for pediatric hearing loss finally within earshot? In this episode of the Back Table ENT Podcast, we talk with Dr. Daniela Carvalho, pediatric otolaryngologist and director of the Cochlear Implant Program at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Carvalho discusses the latest advancements and practices in the fiel…

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EP54: IVF Part 3: IVF add-ons/adjuvant therapies to improve egg quality and embryo quality 25:51

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Happy Tuesday superhumans. Today we're diving into a topic that is often surrounded not only by questions but a lot of controversy ... and we're talking about add-on treatments to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to maximize egg quality and embryo quality. You may also be interested in: EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IVF, for a deep dive into the b…

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165| WAIS-5 Essentials – A Conversation with Dr. Susan Raiford 1:03:22

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This episode is a discussion about essential knowledge for the WAIS-5, including the altered composite index structure, the new subtests, changes to test administration, the purpose and utility of ancillary indices, the potential for remote administration, new normative data, and the use of digital methods of assessment with the WAIS-5. Show notes …

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Ep. 218 The Role of Dentistry in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing with Dr. Loria Nahatis 1:03:03

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What role does craniofacial growth play in childhood sleep health? Dr. Loria Nahatis, pediatric dentist from Beyond Pediatric Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, discusses the importance of early intervention in pediatric dentistry, focusing on evaluating and treating children with sleep disordered breathing. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Nahatis shares her personal ex…

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“The Grooming of the Good Girl” with Dr. Michelle McQuaid 1:01:39

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Research shows that by the time a girl reaches age 11, she has built the belief system that you earn love by pleasing others. But as we know, a life built around that sentiment, is destined for poor mental health when your internal reward system is - put others happiness before your own, to please and ‘be a good girl’ in the eyes of the community a…

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EP53: Miscarriage Part 3: The psychological and emotional journey 18:11

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*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy loss and miscarriage today. I want to acknowledge that this is a sensitive topic that may bring up strong emotions for some listeners. If at any point you feel the need to pause or take a break, please do so. I…

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Ep. 217 Environmental Sustainability in ENT with Dr. Julie Strychowsky 46:20

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Operating rooms generate up to 30% of a hospital's waste–what can ENT do to change that? In this episode, Dr. Julie Strychowsky, a pediatric otolaryngologist at London Health Sciences Center in Ontario, discusses environmental sustainability in ENT. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers the inefficiencies and environmental impacts of current practices…

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“Recap Zoe’s Bali Birthday and Ramble on Bec’s Breakthrough Breath” 38:52

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Bec and Zoe recap on the interview the week prior, the impact it’s had on them as individuals, and how they both drew different ideas from their guest and implement changes in the endeavour to change it up, or give it a go. Then there is always a ramble involved (usually by Bec) where they chat about what’s been happening and how they have or haven…