Episodes
Learn the best ways to care for your skin with Dermatologist Dr. Payam Abrishami. Dr. Abrishami shares what happens to our skin as we age, the importance of skincare, what ingredients to look for, and where to go to get the best products to help protect your skin.
Published 12/27/21
Revisiting our conversation with Dr. Suzanne Donovan and her harrowing work on the Ebola outbreak and the parallels to the COVID19 pandemic.
Published 11/11/21
Learn simple ways to improve health care for the aging population. In the third episode of our series showcasing groundbreaking research and gold standard practice of Cedars-Sinai Hospital, we welcome Geriatrician Dr. Sonja Rosen onto the show. Dr Rosen is a Chief of Geriatric Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, and Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine in UCLA.
Published 07/27/21
Do you know the warning signs of pulmonary embolism and hypertension? Associate Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division Dr. Victor Tapson (Cedars-Sinai Hospital) shares what to look for when it comes to PE and PH, as well as some of his latest research and COVID's role in these diseases.
Published 06/17/21
What is Crohn's Disease and how can we treat it? Gastroenterologist Dr. Stephan Targan (Cedars Sinai Hospital) shares symptoms to look out for, possible causes, and best ways to manage and fight Irritable Bowl Disease, through research he's discovered from dedicating his life to studying and fighting Crohn's.
Published 06/03/21
Members of the Certis Oncology Team share their groundbreaking new model for approaching the treatment of cancer using patient derived xenografts implanted into a mouse to advance the development of oncology.
Published 05/20/21
Dr. Chad Gordon joins the show as the Director of Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins. He specializes in complex skull reconstruction, facial reconstruction, and is on the cutting edge of Smart Cranial Implants
Published 05/06/21
Director of Special Operations in the Department of Emergency Care at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Matthew Levy, joins this week's show. He specializes in Disaster Medicine, Tactical Medicine Education, and EMS/EMT care.
Published 04/22/21
The Johns Hopkins Medicine Series Best Moments: highlighting the innovation and groundbreaking techniques from our interviews with world class medical experts from one of the world's most preeminent hospitals.
Published 04/08/21
Dr. Megan Hosey, Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Assistant Professor discusses her work in providing frontline psychological care to patients in the ICU. In an extremely unique field, Dr. Megan Hosey is gifted with the powerful skillset of providing warmth and psychological support to ICU patients in very troubled times.
Published 03/25/21
Are you one of the 100,000,000 people who don't get a proper night's sleep? Dr. Christopher Earley, professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University, shares his incredible Sleep Science research, with a special interest in Restless Leg Syndrome, highlighting and discussing the many issues that keep us up at night, and their ramifications on our health.
Published 03/11/21
Dr. Martin B. Brodsky, Speech Pathologist, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, shares his insight on Speech Pathology in the ICU, dealing with dysphagia (swallowing problems), and physical therapy for vocal cord damage.
Published 02/25/21
Dr. Ken Pienta, Professor of Urology, Oncology, Pharmacology, Molecular Sciences, and Director of Research for The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, shares his insight on the state-of-the-art treatment and outcomes for prostate cancer. From proton therapy to immunotherapy, Johns Hopkins is leading the way in innovative ways for the treatment of this widespread disease.
Published 02/11/21
Dr. Dale Needham, Medical Director, Critical Care Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program, and Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine, shares groundbreaking insight in new practices of wakefulness in ICU patients. From improved recovery rates to lower levels of delirium, and enhanced post ICU recovery rates, this episode is eye-opening.
Published 01/28/21
Where exactly do we stand on Coronavirus? When will vaccines be available to the general public and what do the surges really mean? Board Certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Howard Fullman discusses everything COVID-19 related including: vaccine distribution, ICU’s during a surge, and the UK virus mutation.
Published 01/15/21
Children seem to have much stronger immunity than adults to COVID-19, but there may be more to it than what meets the eye. Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert and Harvard Professor Dr. Kirstin Moffitt explores the effects of COVID specifically in relation to children, and the new developments around vaccines, trials, infections, and much more.
Published 10/06/20
World Class Epidemiologist and Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UCSF Dr. George Rutherford joins us to clear the air on vaccine questions, the sudden new cases of virus reinfection, and all things COVID-19.
Published 09/15/20
Dr. Philippe Friedlich, the man with the golden soul, joins us this to discuss his lifesaving work as a pediatric surgeon and neonatologist this week! His many unique techniques, a cause for autism, premature births, and of course a quick update on how COVID has affected his profession are also touched on.
Published 08/18/20
Bacteria, probiotics and COVID. Should we be exposing our children to more bacteria?  Should everyone be taking a probiotic? Gastroenterologist Dr. Howard Fullman shares some thoughts on COVID-19 and its relating politics, the efficacy of probiotics, and building a pandemic-proof immune system.
Published 07/28/20
A COVID-19 Update. COVID-19 update. Dr. Taback catches us up to all the relevant information relating to COVID, as well as answers some burning questions like: Will it be safe to get the vaccine? Can pets spread the virus? Should young people worry about permanent lung damage after contracting the virus? And much more.
Published 07/15/20
Is telemedicine the future for doctors? ER Doctors and Tele-Medicine entrepreneurs Matt Rill and Matthew Thompson talk about how Tele-Medicine has changed the office visit in a world virtually closed down by COVID-19.
Published 05/26/20
Dr. Varinder Singh of Lenox Hill Hospital Group in NYC gives a personal view of what it's like to contract COVID - 19. He describes his two weeks of isolation, the effect the disease has had on his practice, his family, and his life.
Published 05/13/20
Coronavirus and Couples Therapy: Certified Relationship Therapist Mary Kay Cocharo offers tips, counseling, and exercises for couples dealing with social distancing and communication challenges.
Published 04/21/20
Renowned Psychotherapist Allen Berger, Ph.D. offers practical guidelines for fending off fear and anxiety during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Published 04/09/20