Episodes

Physician and clinical researcher Chris Apfel discusses his article, "." Chris explains that functional precision oncology takes a highly personalized approach by testing a patient's live tumor cells outside the body (ex-vivo) against a panel of...

Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "." Dennis explains why understanding fair market value (FMV) is crucial for independent and locum tenens physicians, not only for securing appropriate payment but also for ensuring compliance...

Physician executive Jay Anders discusses his article, "." Jay asserts that the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in health care is fundamentally dependent on the quality of the underlying clinical data. He explains that while tools...

Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, "." Tami shares her personal and arduous journey with granulomatous mastitis (GM), a rare and poorly understood condition, and how embracing collaborative health care in three key ways led to her...

Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "." Lianne reflects on the tragic death of Avarie, a young American student with a known tree nut allergy who died in Rome due to anaphylaxis, contrasting this loss with the promising...

Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, "." William argues for a paradigm shift in treating Type 2 diabetes, moving away from a primary reliance on medications for symptom management towards a focus on achieving disease remission and...

Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, "." Martha outlines how faith in government health bodies like the FDA and CDC has plummeted due to escalating conflicts of interest, tracing some concerns back to the 1992 Prescription Drug User...

Shane Tenny discusses his article, "." He provides crucial advice for physicians, particularly those with non-governmental 457(b) plans, on how to manage these retirement savings vehicles during a career transition. Shane clarifies that a 457(b) is a...

Urologist Diana Londoño discusses her article, "." Diana addresses the concerning trend of physicians using fear-inducing tactics on social media, which she argues prioritizes engagement over genuine patient well-being. Instead of guiding and...

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "" She explores the pervasive culture of martyrdom and self-sacrifice within the medical field that often leads to physician burnout and a deep yearning for greater peace and...

Physical therapist John Corsino discusses his article, "." He highlights how often the answers to complex cases, like acute dizziness, are present in the exam room but can be missed due to an over-reliance on diagnostic testing and systemic pressures...

Former American College of Physicians treasurer and infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, " Internal Medicine 2025: inspiration at the annual meeting ." She shares her personal reflections on the profound value of attending the American College of Physicians annual internal medicine meeting, drawing from decades of experience. Janet highlights the three core pillars of the event—education, inspiration, and community—emphasizing the exceptional quality of clinical ...

Health care executive Traci Sweet discusses her article, "." She makes a compelling case for the increased use of contingency management—an evidence-based approach utilizing positive reinforcement—to improve outcomes for individuals with substance...

Registered dietitian Ava Safir and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "." They highlight the often-overlooked yet crucial role registered dietitians play in improving patient health outcomes and supporting physicians. Drawing from...

Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "." She recounts a poignant experience observing a health care student disengaged during a powerful presentation by a mother sharing her life as a caregiver to children with disabilities....

Health care executive and patient advocate Aja Best discusses her article, "." She shares her harrowing personal experience with a delayed diagnosis of IgA nephropathy during pregnancy, which led to a challenging path through dialysis and ultimately...

Health care public relations leader Melanie Doupé Gaiser discusses her article, "." She highlights antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as an urgent and deadly public health crisis that is not receiving the attention it warrants, particularly in the U.S....

Medical student Rishma Jivan discusses her article, "." She argues for an urgent update to medical training, embedding technology and innovation as core components to prepare future physicians for a digitally transformed health care landscape. Rishma...

Gastroenterologist Shamita B. Shah discusses her article, "." Addressing the rising prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the U.S., Shamita highlights the challenges patients face managing unpredictable symptoms like pain and diarrhea,...

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "." He raises concerns about the high rate of psychotropic medication use in the U.S., citing CDC data suggesting nearly 1 in 4 adults may be taking these drugs, often...

Occupational medicine physician Robert Nathan Clapp discusses his article, "." Addressing the pervasive issue of physician burnout, Robert introduces occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) — a specialty under preventive medicine — as a...

Journalist and patient advocate Carol Steinberg discusses her article, "." She argues that while Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are known to affect the whole family, children under 18 are often excluded from conversations about...

Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, "." She highlights research indicating patients often experience better outcomes—including lower mortality, readmission, and post-surgical complication rates—when treated...

Hematology-oncology physician Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, "." He traces the evolution of cancer treatment over the past two decades, moving through waves of cytotoxic chemotherapy, biologic therapies, immunotherapies including groundbreaking...