Best AAPM Podcasts (2024)

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Innovators & Influencers Honoree Dr. Ravi Kasi – Member May 2024 Special Episode 17:18

2M ago17:18

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Michael R. Yochelson, MD, MBA, FAAPMR, Inclusion & Engagement Committee member is joined by one of AAPM&R’s Innovators & Influencers Honorees, Ravi E. Kasi, MD, FAAPMR, to discuss their career path and passion for medical student mentorship.By AAPM&R

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Innovators & Influencers Honoree Dr. Stacey and Dr. Tracey– Member May 2024 Special Episode 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

William Mosi Jones, MD, FAAPMR, Inclusion & Engagement Committee member and Diversity & Inclusion Chair is joined by two of AAPM&R’s Innovators & Influencers Honorees, Stacey C. Isidro, MD and Tracey C. Isidro, MD, FAAPMR to discuss their career path and contributions to cancer rehabilitation medicine.…

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Innovators & Influencers Honoree Dr. Shannon R. Strader – Member May 2024 Special Episode 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

Ricky Ju, DO, PHiT Liaison to the Inclusion & Engagement Committee, is joined by one of AAPM&R’s Innovators & Influencers Honorees, Shannon R. Strader, DO, MS to discuss how she chose PM&R, matching into Cell Therapy Fellowship and her non-profit Bella Soul.By AAPM&R

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Innovators & Influencers Honoree Dr. Mark T. Fisher – Member May 2024 Special Episode 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, FAAPMR, Inclusion & Engagement Committee member, is joined by one of AAPM&R’s Innovators & Influencers Honorees, Mark T. Fisher, MD, FAAPMR to discuss pediatric rehabilitation, adaptive sports practice and his role in placing the bid for Paraclimbing to be added to the 2028 Paralympic Games.…

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Innovators & Influencers Honoree Dr. Jessica Tse Cheng – Member May 2024 Special Episode 20:41

2M ago20:41

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Carla P. Watson, MD, FAAPMR, Inclusion & Engagement Committee Chair, is joined by one of AAPM&R’s Innovators & Influencers Honorees, Jessica Tse Cheng, MD, FAAPMR to discuss her career path and contributions to cancer rehabilitation medicine.By AAPM&R

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Special Episode: What FTC's Landmark Decision to Ban Noncompetes Means in Medicine 39:01

3M ago39:01

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Join us for a timely discussion on the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling to ban non-compete clauses. This decision can significantly alter the landscape of employment across various sectors, including healthcare. In this special episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, sit …

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The Future of AI in Medicine: Current State, Applications, and Evolution 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

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Join us for a riveting exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in interdisciplinary pain medicine. This episode of the Pain Matters Podcast features a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative potential of AI and the ethical challenges it introduces. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa B…

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History in the Making: The Battle for SCS Coverage in Washington State 1:03:09

5M ago1:03:09

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Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the advocacy and personal dedication that shapes the world of pain medicine. In this episode, our discussion hones in on a critical juncture in pain medicine — the anticipation of the Washington Health Technology Clinical Committee's (HTCC) decision on Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) coverage. This decisio…

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Setting the Record Straight: A Response to JAMA on Corporate Influences on Spinal Cord Stimulation 24:06

6M ago24:06

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On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation”. Written by the same lead author of the widely criticized Cochrane Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for Low Back Pain, this …

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Ep 5: A Conversation with Dr. Alpha Anders, PHiT President 15:42

7M ago15:42

15:42

AAPM&R Physiatrist in Training (PHiT) Council Board President Alpha Anders, MD, joins Dr. Michelle Gittler and Dr. Prakash Jayabalan to discuss PM&R residency and fellowship, advocacy including making a bigger table, and the ways networking can change your career trajectory.By AAPM&R

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Ep 4: A Conversation with Dr. DJ Kennedy, AAPM&R President 19:39

7M ago19:39

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AAPM&R President, DJ Kennedy, MD, FAAPMR, joins Dr. Michelle Gittler and Dr. Prakash Jayabalan to discuss the year ahead and how the Academy is focused on supporting the individual physiatrist while strengthening the specialty. They also discuss volunteerism, leadership, and gathering together at the Annual Assembly.…

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#AAPMR23 Special Episode: 2023 Recap and 2024 Plans 12:26

8M ago12:26

12:26

Sarah Hwang, MD, FAAPMR, Program Planning Committee Chair is joined by Rachel Brakke Holman, MD, FAAPMR to discuss this year’s AAPM&R Annual Assembly and to look ahead to next year. Listen in to hear highlights and some sneak peeks of next year’s plans!By AAPM&R

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#AAPMR23 Special Episode: Physiatry Day 9:45

8M ago9:45

9:45

Sarah Hwang, MD, FAAPMR, Program Planning Committee Chair is joined by David Cheng, MD, FAAPMR, and Eric Wisotzky, MD, FAAPMR to discuss this year’s AAPM&R Annual Assembly and our 8th annual #PhysiatryDay. Their discussion includes what we love about our specialty, our Physiatry Day plans, and a discussion about the fun here at #AAPMR23!…

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#AAPMR23 Special Episode: All About Networking 11:40

8M ago11:40

11:40

Sarah Hwang, MD, FAAPMR, Program Planning Committee Chair is joined by Adele Meron, MD, FAAPMR, and Aaron Yang, MD, FAAPMR to discuss all the fun and networking coming up at this year’s AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Their discussion includes highlights of the assembly, tips for starting conversations, and a quick-fire section on networking opportunities …

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Insights from Industry Leaders: Ethics, Collaboration, and Challenges in Health-Tech 1:17:25

8M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Recorded during the 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, navigate this multifaceted topic alongside two esteemed guests: Dan Brounstein, Chief Strategy Officer with Saluda Medical, and Yele Aluko, MD, MBA, Ernst & Young Americas Chief Medical Officer. In this episode, we explore: Industry …

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Ep 2: A Conversation with Dr. Vovanti Jones 26:43

8M ago26:43

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Join our hosts as they hear from Academy volunteer and Assistant Professor at University of Missouri-Columbia, Vovanti Jones, MD, FAAPMR as she discusses her training, leadership roles and life outside of medicine.By Advancing PM&R

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Ep 3: A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Grierson 25:02

8M ago25:02

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Drs. Gittler and Jayabalan are joined by Matthew Grierson, MD, FAAPMR an Academy volunteer who recently opened a private practice andcurrently serves on the AMA RVS Update Committee (RUC).By Advancing PM&R

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Ep 1: Meet the Hosts – A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Gittler and Dr. Prakash Jayabalan 28:45

8M ago28:45

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Meet Michelle Gittler, MD, FAAPMRand Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, FAAPMR, thehosts of Advancing PM&R, a podcast by AAPM&R. During our first episode, learn more about the hosts as they learn more about each other, how they entered physiatry and what they are now up to in their career.By AdvancingPM&R

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SI Joint Injections and LCDs: Navigating New Boundaries in Pain Medicine 44:31

10M ago44:31

44:31

Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal March 18, 2023 local coverage determination (LCD) that has shaken the pain medicine community by limiting access to sacral lateral branch radiofrequency ablation and imposing stringent documentation requirements to demonstrate the medical necessity for sacroiliac (SI) joint injections. In this episode, host…

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Confronting the Silent Crisis: Workplace Violence in Pain Medicine 36:00

1y ago36:00

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Join host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, as they discuss a rising, yet often overlooked, issue - workplace violence in healthcare settings, particularly in pain management. Our featured guest for this episode is Mercy Udoji, MD, CMQ, FASA, pain physician and associate professor at Emory University School of M…

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Current Events in Pain & Addiction: FDA Approval of OTC Naloxone, New DEA Required CME-training, Medical Mysteries in the Alex Murdaugh Case, Fentanyl Strips & Fentanyl Vaccine with Drs. Antje Barreveld ... 33:52

1y ago33:52

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Join us as we discuss and provide expert insights into current events impacting our management of pain and substance use disorders. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, dives into critical current events and regulatory changes impacting the field of pain medicine and their implications for patient care. She interviews two guests…

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[Part 2] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception – A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH 32:26

1y ago32:26

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In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, she expands on her work with food and chronic pain, taking a closer look at the nutritional supplements and dietary strategies that pain patients can use to manage their conditions. Tune in as she discusses common issues within the American diet and explores how weig…

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Reaction & Analysis to the March 2023 Cochrane Library Review on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain with Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, and Zachary McCormick, MD 1:17:34

1+ y ago1:17:34

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Cochrane Library’s recently published article questioning the clinical benefit of spinal cord stimulation for low back pain has stirred controversy throughout the pain medicine community. In response to these findings, we sat down with neuromodulation specialists & Pain Medicine journal editorial board members, Zachary McCormick, MD, and Nathaniel …

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Advocating for Patients in Pain with Stephanie Vanterpool, MD, FASA, MBA 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

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Pain is invisible and highly subjective—for physicians, overcoming these barriers requires interpreting the signs of pain through a patient’s actions and words. This can be a delicate process, since the next step a provider takes to relieve a patient’s pain can have long-term effects on their outcome. Exploring the nuances of patient advocacy, Step…

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Under the Microscope - Examining Racial Disparities in Pain Medicine with Aderonke Pederson, M.D. 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

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The history of our medical institutions is fraught with racial prejudices that have shaped our understanding of pain in black patients, leading to unequal treatment across our healthcare system. Working to dismantle these disparities, Aderonke Pederson, MD, has dedicated her career to bridging the treatment gap. Her groundbreaking work addresses fa…

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[Part 1] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception - A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

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When we’re young, we often hear the phrase “you are what you eat.” While this is true, it doesn’t paint the full picture. Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, has dedicated her career to mapping the ways food can influence pain pathways in our bodies, studying the chemical processes behind physical pain and its psychiatric comorbidities. Her groundbreaking r…

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Using Psychedelics to Expand the Horizons of Pain Medicine with Timothy Furnish, MD 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

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Exploring the boundaries of pain management, the Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative (PHRI) pursues groundbreaking research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for pain patients. By examining how these psychoactive compounds act at the intersection of pain, identity, and memory in our brains, Dr. Furnish’s work has challenged our u…

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The Intersection of Pain and COVID-19 with Soo Kim, MD 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

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Working on the pandemic’s front lines, Soo Kim, MD, was part of the medical team at Johns Hopkins University that first identified and treated signs and symptoms of Long COVID and its chronic pain symptoms. Her groundbreaking involvement in one of the first Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS) Clinics has since become the blueprint for how many physici…

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[Part 2] The FACE (Lab) of Innovation: Dr. Andrea Chadwick on Her Journey Starting a Pain Exploration Lab 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

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In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Dr. Andrea Chadwick, MD, MSc, FASA, she discusses the obstacles she overcame on her path to developing a successful research lab in a field she is passionate about. Listen in as she shares her professional and personal struggles and outlines the blueprint other researchers can use to harness t…

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[Part 1] The FACE (Lab) of Innovation: Dr. Andrea Chadwick on Her Journey Starting a Pain Exploration Lab 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Research is the backbone of medical innovation. However, it can be challenging to find the resources and support needed to launch your own research lab and lay the foundation for its success. Dr. Andrea Chadwick is no stranger to the adversities researchers face–tune in as she shares her struggles and outlines the steps others can take to follow th…

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A Conversation With the Founder of Pain Awareness Month - Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare and Patients 30:26

2y ago30:26

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Pain management is more than just treating the causes of pain. How you communicate with patients shapes how they think about their pain–the right educational tools can improve recovery rates by mitigating the effect pain has on the rest of a patient’s life. In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, guest host Beth Darnall, PhD., sits down with P…

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Launching and Scaling the first Personalized Perioperative Pain Clinic for Opioid Reduction After Surgery in the US 30:39

2y ago30:39

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One of the more innovative pain care models to debut recently involves a multidisciplinary team of acute and chronic pain specialists working together to reduce opioid utilization after surgery and improve patient satisfaction. How does the model work and what are lessons learned from scaling a perioperative pain clinic? In this episode of the Pain…

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How Pain Clinicians Can Successfully Transform Industry 18:07

2y ago18:07

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Data has long been used to predict whether certain patients will respond well to treatment. The next step in the evolution of using algorithm-centered tools to chart the course for pain medicine is the personalized care made possible through precision medicine technology. In this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, host Shravani Durbhakula, M.D., …

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Using TikTok to Spread Awareness of Pain Medicine Innovation 23:14

2y ago23:14

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With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn already taking up so much of our free time, why would a busy pain physician consider adding TikTok to their social media routine? With more people receiving their news through social media, it’s more critical than ever that doctors convey accurate information to the public about pain medicine and pain…

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Reducing Harm For Patients in the Midst of a Pandemic-Fueled Opioid Crisis 32:10

2y ago32:10

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Beginning in 2020, we saw an exponential growth of opioid overdose deaths throughout the nation alongside an increase in the isolation of at-risk individuals, economic instability, impeded access to care, a shortage of PPE, and self-medication for high-stress levels. Though some of the risk factors have declined as the global pandemic response has …

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From Super Bowl Athlete to Pain Physician: Insights Into Pain Management in the NFL 19:34

2y ago19:34

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The repetitive grind and acute trauma endured by professional athletes often lead to chronic pain and a number of surgeries over the course of an athletic career. How is the practice of pain medicine evolving to minimize the effects of chronic pain for these athletes, and, in particular, what are the opportunities for innovation in delivering long-…

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The Role of Innovation and Technology in Pain Medicine’s Future 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

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As with every industry, the field of pain medicine is continually progressing in the face of technological developments, generational turnover, and the disruptions that come from significant world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to forging paths toward the future of pain care, it is the aim of professional societies and organiza…

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Understanding SBIR Grants and the Pathways of Federal Funding 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

30:42

Investment in a project can come from many sides. In past episodes, we have discussed venture capitalism, private investors, strategic partnerships, and other creative approaches to raising capital. This time, we turn to federal funding in the form of small business innovation research (SBIR) grants. Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, is joined by Henry…

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Venture Capital Secrets: How to Get Your Idea Funded 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

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Developing a new device or drug treatment is near impossible without the capital to support it. How can innovators in healthcare present their ideas to investors in a way that triggers their interest and, ultimately, their financial backing? In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, dives into this question alongside Ali Behbahani, MD, of New …

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How to Unlock Digital Health Opportunities in Pain Medicine 19:07

2+ y ago19:07

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Is the emergence of digital health changing how we think about progress in pain medicine? It should. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, sits down with Sara Silacci, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder at the Center for Innovation of Digital Health at Massachusetts General Hospital to share how can healthcare leaders can capitalize on …

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Using Creative Approaches to Raise Capital 20:55

2+ y ago20:55

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Serving patients with the best therapies can bring steep challenges for pain researchers—often coming down to funding. What can pain medicine professionals do when it feels like their day-to-day is spent “chasing the money” needed to do their jobs? In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, chats with pain physician, pharmaceutical and device e…

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Rebranding the Cadaver Training Industry: Innovating in a Growing World of New Devices 14:05

2+ y ago14:05

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In a field where innovation is always at the forefront, the need for continual training can become an obstacle. But with any obstacle comes opportunity; how can educators reimagine the training atmosphere to keep physicians engaged and informed about new devices as they emerge? In this episode, Yeshvant Navalgund, MD, Co-Founder and Medical Directo…

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Developing a New Device From Start to Finish 23:12

2+ y ago23:12

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Through innovation, pain physicians have the potential to change the scope of medical care. How can those who treat everyday conditions of their patients take an idea for a new device and bring it to patent, development and, ultimately, a place of its own on the market? In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, and assistant professor at Johns…

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