Best Anesthetic Podcasts (2024)

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How a new kind of brain plasticity could help make sense of addiction | Michelle Monje and Rob Malenka 22:54

8d ago22:54

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This week, we're diving into recent research that sheds light on a new form of brain plasticity involving changes in the insulation of nerve fibers — called myelin. It turns out that myelin plasticity is implicated in a number of serious conditions, from epilepsy to drug abuse and addiction. We're excited to bring back two previous guests on the sh…

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Episode 28: Challenges within the Scientific Publishing Landscape 46:40

10d ago46:40

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Associate Editor Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA substitutes for Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, to discuss the diverse publishing landscapes in the scientific field with Executive Editor Ruth Landau, MD. Dr. Mariano is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Landau is the Virginia Apgar professor and th…

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July 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 12:14

11d ago12:14

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. July 2024, Volume 141, Issue 1 Overview of July issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Sweep Flow and Dyspnea during Veno Arterial ECMO 20:04

11d ago20:04

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Côme Bureau, M.D., Ph.D. and Nikolaos J. Skubas, M.D. Articles Discussed: Increasing Sweep Gas Flow Reduces Respiratory Drive and Dyspnea in Nonintubated Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Pilot Study Sweeping Away Dyspnea

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Episode 32: Remimazolam

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DrWetherington, Anesthesiology Resident at the University of Kentucky, discusses how the medication Remimazolam can be used in clinical practice.By University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology

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Episode 31: Care for the patient in the Pediatric PACU

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DrJoseph Wells, Anesthesiology Resident at the University of Kentucky, discusses care for patients in the Pediatric PACU.By University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology

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Our plastic brains: learning, memory and aging with the one and only Carla Shatz (Rerelease) 21:56

22d ago21:56

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-- We're re-releasing our conversation with Carla Shatz, one of our favorites from the archive, which comes up all the time on the show in the context of brain plasticity and aging. Enjoy, and see you next time! -NW -- When we're kids, our brains are amazing at learning. We absorb information from the outside world with ease, and we can adapt to an…

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Scoliosis, Consent and Hypotension | Anaesthesia Worst Case Scenarios 32:22

24d ago32:22

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For the full video, check out the Final Exam Course https://anaesthesia.thinkific.com/courses/finalexam Exam Stem You are seeing a 14yo female accompanied by her mother in preadmission clinic. She’s booked for a planned multilevel thoracic spine fixation in two week’s time for idiopathic scoliosis. Her regular medications are - Paracetamol - PRN di…

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Programming Announcement 0:25

29d ago0:25

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Hi everyone — quick programming announcement. As we head into summer, we'll be moving to an every-other-week cadence as we prepare more conversations from the frontiers of neuroscience. I'm very excited about what we're working on for you, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu with your …

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Neuroscience and AI: What artificial intelligence teaches us about the brain (and vice versa) | Surya Ganguli 27:38

1M ago27:38

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The powerful new generation of AI tools that has come out over the past few years — DALL-E, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the rest — have blown away our old ideas about what AI can do and raised questions about what it means for computers to start acting... intelligent? This week, we ask what the rise of these systems might teach us about our own bi…

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Gender Equity in Anaesthesia - two consultants' perspectives 1:14:00

1M ago1:14:00

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Thanks Dr Priya and Dr Patricia and for all your great work on this Maddi and Luka! Here are some useful resources: Pregnancy and the anaesthetist https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=48309025 https://libguides.anzca.edu.au/wellbeing Still a Boys' club article https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1…

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Episode 27: Crystallization of mixtures of local anesthetics with and without select adjuvants: a semiquantitative light microscopy analysis 35:39

1M ago35:39

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites is delighted to support the work of Dr. Ottokar Stundner, MD, and colleagues by discussing the use of liposomal bupivacaine trends following the March 2024 publication of “Crystallization of mixtures of local anesthetics with and without select adjuvants: a semiquantitative light microscopy analysis.” …

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Featured Author Podcast: Sedation Type and Colonoscopy Polyp Detection 28:49

1M ago28:49

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Aurora N. Quaye, M.D. and Douglas A. Colquhoun, M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc., M.P.H. Articles Discussed: Association between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection: A Registry-based Cohort Study Does Propofol Improve Polyp Detection during Colonoscopy? The Promise and Peril of Clinical Registry Data…

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How we remember, why we forget | Anthony Wagner 29:00

1M ago29:00

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At some point in our lives, we all struggle with memory — learning a new name, remembering that book you were reading just yesterday or that word on the tip of your tongue. So what can neuroscience teach us about why we remember, why we forget, and how we might even improve our memories? To answer this question, I spoke with neuroscientist Anthony …

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Featured Author Podcast: ENA-001 Effect on Hypoxic Breathing 19:47

1M ago19:47

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Albert Dahan, M.D., Ph.D., and Thomas K. Henthorn, M.D. Articles Discussed: Reversal of Propofol-induced Depression of the Hypoxic Ventilatory Response by BK-channel Blocker ENA-001: A Randomized Controlled Trial Reversal for Respiratory Depression: Let’s Take a Breath! Transcript…

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Unpacking the Crisis: navigating the challenges of modern veterinary care 27:03

2M ago27:03

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😲 Are you concerned about the rising costs of vet care? You're not alone and this episode dives deep into the issues plaguing the pet health care space, affecting your pets, you, and those within the veterinary industry. It's easy to vilify veterinary professionals as money grabbing (and many do) but the truth is very different - Did you know that …

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June 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 13:20

1M ago13:20

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. June 2024, Volume 140, Issue 6 Overview of June issue original studies. Transcript

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Psychedelics Part 2: How do drugs alter our perceptions? | Boris Heifets 23:36

2M ago23:36

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Today, we're going to talk about how psychedelics alter our perception of reality and what that says about... reality! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Stanford anesthesiologist and psychedelics researcher Boris Heifets! Last time, we talked with Boris about the question of why psychedelics help people with mental health disorders. This…

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Prof Daniel Martin - mountaineer, anaesthetist, physiologist, and the man with the lowest recorded oxygen sats 46:16

2M ago46:16

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I was honoured to interview Professor Daniel Martin OBE Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Derriford hospital PhD in applied physiology, University College London 2013 Prof of perioperative and intensive care, University of Plymouth Member of Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition 2007 Former Director of the UCL Centre for Altitude, Space and…

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Optimizing Care for Dogs with Elbow Dysplasia (and arthritis): Practical Advice 14:06

2M ago14:06

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🐾 "Elbow dysplasia in young dogs can start affecting them not just when they're old, but potentially very early in their life!" 🐶 🩺 Today on Call the Vet, we dive deep into managing chronic conditions like elbow dysplasia and arthritis: 1️⃣ Multimodal approach is key—combining dietary changes, weight management, and environmental modifications to t…

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Featured Author Podcast: High Initial Dose Sevoflurane Induction on Children’s EEG 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jessica C. Martin, Ph.D., B.Sc. and Jerry Chao, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: The Topographical Features of Pediatric Electroencephalography during High Initial Concentration Sevoflurane for Inhalational Induction of Anesthesia A Window into the Developing Brain: Toward a Deeper Understanding of …

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Interview with the chair of the final exam - Dr Anthony Cooray 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Thank you for your time Dr Cooray! Dr Cooray has been an examiner since 2012, and also won the prestigious Rentona nd Cecil Grey Prizes - which is a legendary feat --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthes…

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Psychedelics, placebo, and anesthetic dreams | Boris Heifets (part 1) 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Psychedelics are a hot topic in psychiatry today. They’re producing dramatic reversals for patients with severe depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. But scientists still have fundamental questions about why these drugs are so effective. For example, is the "trip" even necessary? Some think it is not and are working to design drugs …

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Old Dog Health: exploring the link between heart failure and seizures 15:40

2M ago15:40

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Increasing age can bring increasing health complexity and in this episode, we unpack a complex listener-submitted scenario about a 14-year-old Chihuahua battling congestive heart failure and mysterious seizures. This episode is packed with invaluable insights, from understanding heart murmurs to dissecting the causes behind seizures in older dogs, …

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Life as an anaesthetist - the ask me anything episode 1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

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Thanks Luka, great idea for this podcast episode especially from the perspective of a medical student! --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/abcsofa Website: http://www.anaesthesiacollective.com Podcast: ABCs of Anaesthesia Primary Exam Podcast: Anaesthesia Coffee Break Facebook Pa…

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Why our brains are bad at climate change | Nik Sawe 23:42

2M ago23:42

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This week on From Our Neurons to Yours, we're talking about the neuroscience of climate change with neuroeconomist Nik Sawe. If you follow the science or the news, you know how big of a risk climate change is. Storms, coastal flooding, heat waves, extinctions, mass migration — the list goes on. But — as you can probably also appreciate — it’s reall…

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Episode 26: Perioperative considerations for patients exposed to hallucinogens 31:33

3M ago31:33

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites discusses the perioperative use of hallucinogens with Trent Emerick, MD, MBA, following the February 2023 publication of Dr. Emerick’s paper, “Perioperative considerations for patients exposed to hallucinogens.” Dr. Trent Emerick is currently an associate professor in the departments of anesthesiology …

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Anesthetic risk and surgical safety (what you need to know to keep your pet safe) 19:12

3M ago19:12

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😱 Don't gamble with your pet's life. When it comes to your furry friend's surgery, knowing the risks is crucial for their safety! 🩺 Surgery may not be just routine - from a tiny risk of 0.01% for neutering procedures (that's 1 death for every 10,000 surgeries) through to a 16% death rate for the sickest of patients, the risk really does vary hugely…

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May 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 15:27

3M ago15:27

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. May 2024, Volume 140, Issue 5 Overview of May issue original studies. Transcript

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Featured Author Podcast: The Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Faraj Abdallah, M.D. and Michael R. Fettiplace, M.D., Ph.D. and Ashraf S. Habib, M.D., M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc., M.H.Sc. and Jonathan Slonin, M.D., M.B.A. Articles Discussed: Analgesic Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Plain Local Anesthetics for Abdominal Fascial Plane Blocks: A Systematic Revie…

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Unraveling a multi-dog mystery (with lessons for every pet parent) 15:03

3M ago15:03

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🐾 Get ready to tackle this itchy pet mystery with Dr. Alex answering a question sent in by listener Trish that addresses some really key pet-care pearls. From narrowing down the potential causes of any problem, the importance of making a proper diagnosis, through to when to seek the input from your veterinarian. This episode has something for every…

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Episode 25: Evaluating residual anti-Xa levels following discontinuation of treatment-dose enoxaparin in patients presenting for elective surgery: a prospective observational trial 33:25

3M ago33:25

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In this episode of RAPM Focus, Dr. Brian Sites sits down with Daryl Henshaw, MD, and Christopher Edwards, MD, to discuss “Evaluating residual anti-Xa levels following discontinuation of treatment-dose enoxaparin in patients presenting for elective surgery: a prospective observational trial,” first published in June 2023. Dr. Daryl Henshaw completed…

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Critical care applications inside tips 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Thanks Ruth and Paolo for a fantastic session! Check out these playlists for more useful information! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1UXMPF5ekMymno4N7Y_G1sZ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1Xr5_ZZ2oRCmMqKsy2ANp0j --------- Find us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcsofanaesthesia/ Twitter: https://twitter.…

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Famous & Gravy: Mind Traveler | Oliver Sacks 59:43

4M ago59:43

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This week we’re doing something a little different. My good friend Michael Osborne, who produces this show also has his own podcast, called Famous & Gravy – Life Lessons from Dead Celebrities. I recently guest-hosted an episode about one of my all time scientific and writerly heros, Oliver Sacks, which we're releasing for both our audiences. I hope…

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Is withholding pain relief ever OK (or even beneficial?) 11:07

4M ago11:07

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🐾 Did you know that it used to be common for veterinarians to withhold pain relief for pets with joint injuries or wounds? The thinking was that this was needed to prevent them from overusing the injured area and causing more harm 😱 Some vets and owners still advocate for this approach. In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into this shocking p…

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April 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast 14:10

4M ago14:10

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Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. April 2024, Volume 140, Issue 4 Overview of April issue original studies. Transcript

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Featured Author Podcast: Intraoperative Vasopressors and Delirium 42:34

4M ago42:34

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Maximilian Sebastian Schaefer, M.D. and Amy Gaskell, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D. Articles Discussed: Intraoperative Use of Phenylephrine versus Ephedrine and Postoperative Delirium: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study Caveat Emptor: Vasopressor Choice and Postoperative Delirium—A Complex Relationship Exp…

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Featured Author Podcast: Gastric Volume and Diabetes 19:37

4M ago19:37

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Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Anahi Perlas, M.D. and Mark Warner, M.D. Articles Discussed: Baseline Gastric Volume in Fasting Diabetic Patients Is Not Higher than That in Nondiabetic Patients: A Cross-sectional Noninferiority Study Diabetic Patients, Assessment of Preoperative Gastric Contents, and Potential Reduction of Risk of …

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CICO! Performing an emergency surgical airway 49:12

4M ago49:12

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Amazing to have you on the podcast Dr Anne! for more resources check out our airway playlists https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1WTHr8FsZ8L5Y-vM2EYoVbF https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoga8GNPk1XVIBJQwGbv5smUFYKeToBV Articles https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(17)33209-9/fulltext https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/…

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The clocks in your body | Tony Wyss-Coray 22:07

4M ago22:07

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Today: the clocks in your body. We're talking again this week with Tony Wyss-Coray, the director of the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience here at Wu Tsai Neuro. Last year, we spoke with Tony about the biological nature of the aging process. Scientists can now measure signs of aging in the blood, and can in some cases slow or reverse the aging …

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Acupuncture for Pets (what every pet parent needs to know) 14:43

4M ago14:43

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🐾 Do you know just how effective acupuncture is for our dogs and cats? In answering one listener question I dive into the placebo effect in both humans and animals, shedding light on the importance of understanding what the evidence says, or doesn't say. And it's not just acupuncture. Understanding the intricacies of alternative treatments and thei…

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Featured Author Podcast: Outcomes After Discharge from Noncardiac Surgery 34:07

4M ago34:07

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Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Pavel S. Roshanov, M.D., M.Sc. Articles Discussed: One-Year Outcomes After Discharge from Noncardiac Surgery and Association Between Pre-Discharge Complications and Death After Discharge: Analysis of the VISION Prospective Cohort Study Transcript

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Redefining Parkinson's Disease | Kathleen Poston 24:28

4M ago24:28

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Today on the show, a new understanding of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders — right after Alzheimer's disease. It's familiar to many as a movement disorder: people with the disease develop difficulties with voluntary control of their bodies. But the real story is much more complicated. Th…

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Overvaccination Risks: A Vet's Perspective on Balancing Pet Health and Vaccination Needs 13:53

4M ago13:53

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Overvaccination of pets is a controversial topic with serious health implications? 🤔 In the latest episode of Call the Vet Show, I delved into the hot potato issue of vaccination, addressing the concerns and risks associated with overvaccination. 🎙️ I talk about the importance of vaccinations as a core strategy to prevent dangerous infectious disea…

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Space and Memory | Lisa Giocomo 25:12

4M ago25:12

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This week on From Our Neurons to Yours, we sit down with Stanford neurobiologist Lisa Giocomo to explore the intersection of memory and navigation. This episode was inspired by the idea of memory palaces. The idea is simple: Take a place you're very familiar with, say the house you grew up in, and place information you want to remember in different…

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Dog Itching Dilemma: Common Causes and Practical Home Care Strategies 14:59

4M ago14:59

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Is your furry friend scratching non-stop, leaving open wounds and red, dry skin? Imagine the distress they must be feeling and the worry it brings to you as their loving caregiver. You've tried home remedies like hydrogen peroxide, colloidal silver, and apple cider vinegar, but nothing seems to provide relief. But what if the root cause of your dog…

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Topical Anesthetics in Corneal Abrasions - A Consensus Guideline from ACEP 20:19

5M ago20:19

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In this episode, we review a consensus guideline from the American College of Emergency Physicians on the use of topical anesthetics in corneal abrasions. Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Jeremy Faust and Lauren WEstafer

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Message from RAPM Editor–In–Chief, by Brian D. SITES 21:28

5M ago21:28

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In this podcast episode, RAPM Editor-In-Chief Brian D. Sites discusses the massive growth opportunities in the exciting future of pain medicine. Sites highlights the importance that “anesthesiologists help define the value of medical interventions that we offer for pain management.” As RAPM begins to receive more submissions relating to costs, Dr. …

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OCD & Ketamine | Carolyn Rodriguez 22:41

5M ago22:41

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In this episode of "From Our Neurons to Yours," we're taking a deep dive into the neuroscience of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the recent discovery that the anesthetic ketamine can give patients a week-long "vacation" from the disorder after just one dose. Join us as we chat with Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez, a leading expert in the field, who …

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