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In this series the hosts talk to authors featured in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), the official scientific journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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The House of Surgery™ is a podcast brought to you by the American College of Surgeons. In this series, you’ll hear from and about surgeons in all specialties, in all practice configurations, and in all locations—their success stories, advice, challenges they’ve overcome, and words of inspiration—as they serve their patients with quality, integrity, and professionalism … and strive to Heal All with Skill and Trust.
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In this series, Frederick “Rick” L. Greene, MD, FACS, talks to the editors and experts featured in Selected Readings in General Surgery, an American College of Surgeons (ACS) publication that highlights highly relevant and practice-changing information from the world’s most prominent medical journals.
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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis
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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast - With San Diego’s Most Loved Plastic Surgery Team
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Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice. With your hostess Monique Ramsey, we take you inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the place where dreams become real, featuring San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons as our cosmetic surgery experts. Johan Brahme, MD, Plastic Surgeon: Practicing at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre since 2004, Dr. Brahme is a doubl ...
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"Speaking of SurgOnc" is a podcast series brought to you by the Annals of Surgical Oncology (ASO) and the Society of Surgical Oncology(SSO). Dr. Frederick L. (Rick) Greene, ASO Deputy Editor, will explore and expand upon ideas and concepts described in articles published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Greene will interview authors and leading experts about topics of current importance in surgical oncology.
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Reliable medical information on foot and ankle conditions from the ACFAS.
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I was born with a voice to inspire myself and others😃I love helping others through my experience as a mom back in medical School chasing my dream to becoming a surgeon, a wife, mom of 5kids, mom of a 🧒 with Special needs, mom with a kid with educational disabilities,a woman of international background (American, Liberian, Nigerian) who has overcome a lot of social and cultural issues. Let me help you Live a 😃 Stress-Free Life. Your very best life through my opinions, advice, knowledge, posit ...
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Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, is Chair of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and past president of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lieberman is a nationally renowned psychiatrist on the topic of suicide, addiction and mental illness and is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Psychology Today and author of “Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry.” www.jeffreyliebermanmd.com
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Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts. The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Traveler's Dilemma, and the Public Good game. Episodes also include conversations on dilemmas in TV/Movies, sports, and board/card games, as well as the history of military, intelligence (spies), politics, and economics. The objective is simply to think critically about how people make strategic choi ...
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This episode features Jennifer A. Wargo, MD, MMSc, a surgical oncologist from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who is renowned for her understanding of melanoma treatment response and groundbreaking discoveries related to how the gut microbiome influences response to immunotherapy. Dr. Wargo gave the Commission on Cancer Lecture at…
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Gun violence is getting worse. Is this the solution?
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The surgeon general's office has declared gun violence a national public health crisis. It's the first time the body has ever issued a public health advisory about firearms, and for Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, it's a step in reframing the conversation about death by gunfire. According to the CDC, more than 48,000 Americans were killed by gun viol…
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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bot's May Have Something to Do With It
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Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve …
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A Biden, Trump debate rematch brings opportunities as well as risks
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Going into the first presidential debate, polls show a close race. A good debate performance could mean a chance for a decisive lead. But the debate also comes with risks. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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A program to help the most vulnerable Americans keeps them in poverty instead
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Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is designed to provide monthly checks for low income, disabled and elderly Americans. But outdated rules trap recipients in poverty. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The Six “WOW” Cosmetic Surgeries Women Always Wish They Did Sooner
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Regardless of your motivation, it’s totally normal to think about cosmetic procedures but not know how to get started. Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister gives us an overview of the most popular body procedures for women. Ideal body trends change over time, and so do our personal preferences. Women in their 20’s and 30’s tend to do liposuction and …
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More primary care doctors could begin to provide abortions
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For decades, people seeking abortions went to specialty clinics like Planned Parenthood. But since Roe v. Wade was overturned, more general practitioners are stepping in to provide abortions. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Biden's executive actions on immigration send mixed signals
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In early June, President Joe Biden severely restricted asylum requests from migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization. Two weeks later, the President struck a more welcoming tone, saying he'd protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Immigration has become a big issue, for bot…
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Fifteen years after his death, Michael Jackson's legacy remains complicated
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The question of how to reconcile Michael Jackson's musical genius with his alleged misconduct is still fraught. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Join our panelists to get an inside look on the road to residency, and some tools to help you on that journey. Moderator: Karla De La Mata Tarricone, DPM Panelists: Kimberly Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 42m 59sBy ACFAS
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The U.S. election results will reverberate around the world
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Polls – and NPR's own reporting – tell a story of many Americans fatigued by the upcoming presidential race. They're not satisfied with the choice between two men who have both already held the office of President. But American allies and partners are watching the race intently, including South Korea, Japan, Ukraine and Israel. The fates of those c…
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Episode 23: Home Is Not Always Where the Sleep Is: The Effect of Home Call on Sleep, Burnout, and Surgeon Well-Being
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In this episode, Tom Varghese, MD, FACS is joined by Jamie Coleman, MD, FACS, from the University of Louisville. They discuss Dr Coleman’s recent article, “Home Is Not Always Where the Sleep Is: The Effect of Home Call on Sleep, Burnout, and Surgeon Well-Being”, which quantifies sleep loss and burnout associated with home call in acute care surgeon…
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Issues with FAFSA could mean many students don't go to college in the fall
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This year's college application process was supposed to get easier. That's because last year, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The problems with the FAFSA form began last fall. And with August and September around the corner, some applicants continue to experience technica…
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Vice presidents can make or break a candidate. Here's how Trump is choosing
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We are just weeks away from one of the biggest political events of the election campaign season: the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Former President Donald Trump is, of course, the party's presumptive nominee, but he's yet to announce his running mate. The list is long, but the candidates all have one thing in common — they're being c…
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What Could Go Wrong? Tales From the Operating Room
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Like flying a plane, working in an operating room means you’re in charge of keeping other humans alive. The job is not just to complete your pre-op checklist, but to be prepared for every possible thing that could go wrong, as rare as it might be. For over 20 years, nurse Ruth has been the calming presence in the LJC operating room. From what to ex…
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'An unfair fight': The U.S. surgeon general declares war on social media
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Vivek Murthy, U.S. surgeon general, has called attention to what he has called the 'youth mental health crisis' that is currently happening in the U.S. This week, he published an op-ed in The New York Times calling for social media warning labels like those put on cigarettes and alcohol. He hopes to warn young people of the danger social media pose…
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25 years on, 'Boys Don't Cry' remains a milestone in trans cinema
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As part of his ongoing look at groundbreaking films from 1999, host Scott Detrow speaks with Kimberly Peirce, the writer-director of Boys Don't Cry. The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man searching for himself and love in Nebraska. Peirce talks about the challenges she faced in g…
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Could the U.K. election mean an off-ramp from personality politics?
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As the U.K. gears up for a July election, polls show the liberal Labour Party ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives by a hefty margin. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Surgeon Leadership and Advocacy for the Specialty
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This episode provides an overview of the recent ACS Leadership & Advocacy Conference and offers advice to surgeons in all career stages about how they can enhance their leadership skills and then use those skills to advocate for the profession. Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, Director of the ACS Division of Member Services, talks to two high-…
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When it comes to the Israel-Gaza war, the split in opinion is generational
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After the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel that killed more than 1,100 people, President Joe Biden expressed America's backing for its Middle Eastern ally. But that same month, polls showed that support for Israel among American voters was not unwavering. And that, in fact, support was split across generations. That split between young voters po…
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What a second Biden or Trump presidency could mean for American allies and foes
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America is facing two very different futures on the world stage after November. If former President Trump wins, he's promised to fundamentally re-evaluate the NATO alliance, reshape global trade and overhaul the Pentagon, State Department and intelligence agencies. He's largely avoided explaining how he'd handle the conflicts in Europe and the Midd…
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Does artificial intelligence deliver immortality?
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Michael Bommer likely only has a few weeks left to live. A couple years ago, he was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Then, an opportunity arose to build an interactive artificial intelligence version of himself through a friend's company, Eternos.Life, so his wife, Anett, can interact with him after he dies. More and more people are turning to…
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