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The Rx Bricks podcast from USMLE-Rx is designed to help you master medical school. Each episode is an audio version of one of our revolutionary Rx Bricks, which are short, high-yield, interactive learning modules. Each week, we present a new audiobrick based on an important basic science topic (e.g., pressure-volume loops) or clinical concept (e.g., ischemic heart disease). Learn more at www.usmle-rx.com
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Welcome to the SMFM Podcast Series! The SMFM podcast will include an array of topics that touch the MFM world including Congenital Heart Disease, Mental Illness, 3D Ultrasound, preventing Burnout and more. If you would like to submit a discussion topic, leave a comment, or are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact educationdept@smfm.org. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the podcast series are the speakers’ own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and o ...
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Nation Reports Podcast is a product of Nation Media Group that aims to bring various editorial stories to life. The weekly podcast offers an opportunity for listeners to interact with various reporters and journey with them as they unravel the biggest most emotive stories in our world today.
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Welcome to 'My rare disease' podcast. This is a platform where I raise awareness of something that affects 1 in 15 people, rare disease. By chatting to patients, health professionals and advocates, we talk about all aspects of rare disease including relationships, mental health and much more. I cannot wait for you to hear some truly inspiring stories from some absolutely amazing people. From being diagnosed with a rare disease myself at 10 weeks old, it has given me the motivation to give ot ...
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Real life Adventures of Baby Frank Zillins, his child heart transplant story in Michigan. Join our parent support podcast on Spotify! Baby boy born at 36 weeks with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease living at Mott Children’s Hospital for one year. Mom and dad share NICU stories of survival from Ann Arbor and Lansing. Struggle and challenges of parenting a special needs child with Gastrostomy tube, stomach feeding, coping, anxiety, drug withdrawals, pooping, autism spectrum ...
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With a unique perspective honed by his own extraordinary journey, Paul crafts thought-provoking questions that delve deep into the hearts and minds of his guests, unearthing profound truths and authentic insights. Born with only half a functioning heart, Paul Cardall's story is one of resilience and triumph. Despite enduring a lifetime of medical procedures and miraculous open-heart surgeries, culminating in a life-saving transplant, Paul channels his experiences into music that resonates wi ...
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Welcome to the because we are a strong podcast. A podcast inspired by stories of struggle and strength. A place where you can feel safe enough to share every part of your rare story. The good, the bad, the happy, and anything in between. Many times those in the rare disease community feel isolated from the rest of the world. Rare disease comes with its own set of unique challenges, ones that are hard for the outside world to understand. Through our stories, we can bridge the gap between a la ...
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Both Sides of the Stethoscope

Colby Salerno, Alin Gragossian

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Join Dr. Colby Salerno a cardiologist and Dr. Alin Gragossian an ICU doctor, both heart transplant recipients, as they discuss their unique view of medicine from both the perspective of physicians as well as the perspective as patients.
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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CardiOhio Podcast

Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

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The CardioOhio podcast brings you fascinating interviews with local cardiovascular experts, with the goal of providing practical insights on timely topics in cardiology. It is a production of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Our mission is to serve as the professional home for cardiovascular team members and to optimize cardiovascular health in Ohio.
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Support the show and shop at the Nitty Gritty Nursing esty shop! https://nittygrittynursing.etsy.com Are you a nursing student who struggles to understand nursing concepts your professor is teaching you? Do you wish there was a simple bite sized podcast to help further your knowledge base? Then you've found the right podcast. Nitty Gritty Nursing is a podcast designed for nursing students trying to understand how to care for different types of patients you might encounter with an acute care ...
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Newborn Screening SPOTlight Podcast

Dr. Kee Chan and Dr. Amy Brower

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This podcast is about the advancement of rare disease research told by health professionals, researchers, parents, and advocates. This podcast is for you to learn how newborn screening research saves the lives of babies every day through discoveries of new technologies and treatments. You will hear stories from experts who treat babies, the families who care for them, and the researchers who make it all happen.
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Health Charcha

HT Smartcast Originals

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Medtronic in association with HT Smartcast presents 'Health Charcha' - a virtual mentor that you can listen to and learn a lot about the latest medical therapies and how to take care of your health with some helpful tips and much more. This is an HT Smartcast Original. Disclaimer - This is a public awareness initiative by Medtronic. This podcast represents the personal views of all the medical professionals interviewed here. These views are intended for general information and educational pu ...
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Dear Friends And Family

Dear Friends And Family

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Dear Friends & Family is a show about living a full life with chronic illness with your hosts Patty & Lex. Patty lives with Fibromyalgia & Lex lives with Small Fiber Neuropathy. Together they explore the topics of life, love, and happiness with other people living a life involving illness. This show is to remind anyone dealing with illness in their day to day lives, whether they are the caretaker or the person with illness, that they are not alone. It's a serious topic with an upbeat feel. P ...
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After being diagnosed at 18 years old with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) today’s guest was told she was unable to have children. At 31, Chappy Morgan lost a significant amount of weight and was surprised when she found out she was expecting. During an ultrasound she found out her son was sick and was going to suffer from heart problems specifi…
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What does an IVF Pregnancy journey look like after losing your fallopian tubes? Today's guest experienced two ectopic pregnancies that resulted in blood loss but also for her to lose her fallopian tubes. Britne Taylor lost her fallopian tubes in her first year of marriage and saving for IVF seemed impossible as her job only offered $500 towards fer…
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What does an IVF Pregnancy journey look like after losing your fallopian tubes? Today's guest experienced two ectopic pregnancies that resulted in blood loss but also for her to lose her fallopian tubes. Britne Taylor lost her fallopian tubes in her first year of marriage and saving for IVF seemed impossible as her job only offered $500 towards fer…
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Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder resulting from defects in factors of the coagulation cascade. There are two primary types of hemophilia: A and B. Both types of hemophilia are rare, with only a combined frequency of about 1 in 5000 live births. Of the two types, hemophilia A is about four times more common. In the intrinsic arm of the coagulation …
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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Letsile Tebogo, a world-class sprinter whose perspective on winning challenges conventional beliefs. Discover why, for Tebogo, the true reward lies beyond the medal podium. Join us as we explore his motivations, struggles, and the deeper meaning he finds in his athletic pursuits. This conv…
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Have you heard of the term cervical insufficiency? Cervical insufficiency is the inability of the cervix to retain the fetus, in the absence of uterine contractions or labor (painless cervical dilatation), owing to a functional or structural defect. It is cervical ripening that occurs far from the term. Today's guest experienced an insufficient cer…
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Have you heard of the term cervical insufficiency? Cervical insufficiency is the inability of the cervix to retain the fetus, in the absence of uterine contractions or labor (painless cervical dilatation), owing to a functional or structural defect. It is cervical ripening that occurs far from the term. Today's guest experienced an insufficient cer…
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In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Marwan Ma’ayeh hosts a timely discussion on preparing for the annual respiratory disease season. Our guests, Dr. Brenna Hughes and Dr. Naima Joseph share valuable insights into the latest CDC guidelines and recommendations for managing respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, during th…
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In the medical world miscarriages are called spontaneous abortions, and in this community we have to learn how to extend grace to individuals who electively terminate their pregnancies no matter their choice. Join us this month as we explore abortion stories and how healing, grief, and shame can keep all of us bound. After being diagnosed with Poly…
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In the medical world miscarriages are called spontaneous abortions, and in this community we have to learn how to extend grace to individuals who electively terminate their pregnancies no matter their choice. Join us this month as we explore abortion stories and how healing, grief, and shame can keep all of us bound. After being diagnosed with Poly…
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Imagine at your first doctors appointment being told your baby had fluid around their heart? After being advised to wait until the baby had grown to conduct a full anatomy screening, today’s guest was faced with devastating news. Taysha Turman found out at 16 weeks that her baby was diagnosed with hypo-plastic left heart syndrome and a diaphragmati…
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Imagine at your first doctors appointment being told your baby had fluid around their heart? After being advised to wait until the baby had grown to conduct a full anatomy screening, today’s guest was faced with devastating news. Taysha Turman found out at 16 weeks that her baby was diagnosed with hypo-plastic left heart syndrome and a diaphragmati…
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In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Amy Valent is joined by Dr. Abigail Wilpers and Dr. Ashish Premkumar to explore the critical issue of public misinformation surrounding fetal therapy and perinatal palliative care. They address the emotional challenges faced by pregnant individuals with fetal diagnoses, the benefits and limitations of…
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After being diagnosed at 18 years old with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) today’s guest was told she was unable to have children. At 31, Chappy Morgan lost a significant amount of weight and was surprised when she found out she was expecting. During an ultrasound she found out her son was sick and was going to suffer from heart problems specifi…
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Pain is a sensation that warns of potential injury and alerts the person to avoid or treat it. For example, if you touch a hot object, you will feel pain and immediately remove your hand from that object, protecting your hand from further damage. As much as pain can burden and torment, ultimately it is an essential part of our bodies’ mechanisms of…
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As we eat, our gastrointestinal (GI) system releases a host of both local and distant regulators to control the process of digestion. We will begin with the primary hormones, then cover some of the secondary hormones, and lastly discuss how our body senses its intraluminal contents and then subsequently integrates all of the various stimuli it rece…
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In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Janine Rhodes discusses the critical topic of managing pregnancy during extreme heat with guests Dr. Sarah Boudova and Dr. Romeo Galang. They delve into the physiological impacts of heat on pregnant individuals, potential adverse outcomes, and practical strategies for healthcare providers to support t…
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Imagine being told that your baby had no fetal heartbeat one month from their due date? Today’s guest Tomeka Isaac takes us back to that very moment where she and her husband were faced with the news no parent ever wants to hear that her son Jace was not going to make it. Then they were dealt another blow that she was diagnosed with H.E.L.L.P Syndr…
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Imagine being told that your baby had no fetal heartbeat one month from their due date? Today’s guest Tomeka Isaac takes us back to that very moment where she and her husband were faced with the news no parent ever wants to hear that her son Jace was not going to make it. Then they were dealt another blow that she was diagnosed with H.E.L.L.P Syndr…
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Headaches are an unavoidable fact of life and often are nothing more than the result of sitting through one too many lectures. However, they can become debilitating and get in the way of daily life, especially when they become recurrent. Although some headaches have symptoms other than head pain, we typically think of headache pain relative to its …
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Have you ever suffered from painful periods? Today’s guest Bria Burrell has always had painful periods, and in 2015 she found out there was an cyst on her left ovarian. Her OB/GYN monitored the cyst for a couple of months, until it started to grow. In order to prevent the cyst from rupturing the OB/GYN performed a laparoscopic procedure in January …
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Have you ever suffered from painful periods? Today’s guest Bria Burrell has always had painful periods, and in 2015 she found out there was an cyst on her left ovarian. Her OB/GYN monitored the cyst for a couple of months, until it started to grow. In order to prevent the cyst from rupturing the OB/GYN performed a laparoscopic procedure in January …
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he ductus arteriosus (DA) is a structure that allows blood pumped from the right side of the heart to bypass the lungs while the fetus is developing in utero. Normally, the DA closes shortly after birth and becomes the ligamentum arteriosum. When the DA fails to close (remains open, or patent) after birth, it is known as patent ductus arteriosus (P…
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Losing your baby and losing your womb and ability to have more children is what today’s guest had to face. Alexus Harris Oluyole lost her son Maverick at 21 weeks due to pregnancy complications and had to have a partial hysterectomy to save her life. Alexus Harris Oluyole was devastated as she had to navigate the grief of losing her son and losing …
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Losing your baby and losing your womb and ability to have more children is what today’s guest had to face. Alexus Harris Oluyole lost her son Maverick at 21 weeks due to pregnancy complications and had to have a partial hysterectomy to save her life. Alexus Harris Oluyole was devastated as she had to navigate the grief of losing her son and losing …
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In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Rachel Harrison welcomes Dr. Torri Metz, Vice Chair for Research at the University of Utah's Department of OBGYN, to discuss the ins and outs of publishing in maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Metz shares her journey into research, providing invaluable advice on developing a successful research career, nav…
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After experiencing three losses today’s guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out s…
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After experiencing three losses today’s guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out s…
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In typical reproductive system development, recall that the intermediate mesoderm forms the mesonephric (Wolffian) and paramesonephric (Müllerian) ducts and the indifferent gonads; primitive germ cells migrate into the indifferent gonads. These are the structures that become the internal organs of the reproductive systems. After listening to this A…
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What does Life After Baby Loss look like? Feel like? Appear to be for everyone like today’s guest. Yonela Resi is the mother of two angels. One baby she loss at 16 weeks and the other a stillbirth at 38 weeks. In this episode she takes us on that journey of becoming a mother at 24 in South Africa, the black community there and how baby loss is not …
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What does Life After Baby Loss look like? Feel like? Appear to be for everyone like today’s guest. Yonela Resi is the mother of two angels. One baby she loss at 16 weeks and the other a stillbirth at 38 weeks. In this episode she takes us on that journey of becoming a mother at 24 in South Africa, the black community there and how baby loss is not …
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Substance use disorder (SUD) refers to a pattern of substance use—be it nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, or something else—that causes significant impairment or distress to the user. SUD is prevalent and growing in the United States and around the world. People of any age may be at risk for developing a substance use disorder. But exposure to and exper…
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In this episode, Dr. Amy Valent and guest Dr. Sarah Osmundson discuss the updated guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology on Teratogenesis, Perinatal, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Medication. These guidelines, developed in collaboration with the American Epilepsy Society and SMFM, provide evidence…
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After two miscarriages today’s guest experienced preterm labor at 26 weeks. Carrita Flie would not have chosen this journey to motherhood. After her miscarriages, one in the first trimester and one in the second, she was labeled high risk and had to see a specialist weekly when she became pregnant with her rainbow baby. At 21 weeks she was told her…
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After two miscarriages today’s guest experienced preterm labor at 26 weeks. Carrita Flie would not have chosen this journey to motherhood. After her miscarriages, one in the first trimester and one in the second, she was labeled high risk and had to see a specialist weekly when she became pregnant with her rainbow baby. At 21 weeks she was told her…
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According to experts, Africa is staring at a rather scary future as non-communicable diseases NCDs are set to become the leading cause of mortality by 2030. In this insightful episode, we delve deep into the realm of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), often referred to as "lifestyle diseases" or "silent killers." From heart disease to diabetes, canc…
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Have you felt you may never experience motherhood? Today’s guest felt exactly that way after experiencing two miscarriages. Jasmine Moore experienced her first miscarriage in 2016 at 11 weeks cause was a blighted ovum. In 2018 she experienced her second miscarriage at 19 weeks due to natural causes. Jasmine takes us back on her journey to motherhoo…
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Have you felt you may never experience motherhood? Today’s guest felt exactly that way after experiencing two miscarriages. Jasmine Moore experienced her first miscarriage in 2016 at 11 weeks cause was a blighted ovum. In 2018 she experienced her second miscarriage at 19 weeks due to natural causes. Jasmine takes us back on her journey to motherhoo…
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Stimulant medications are drugs that increase alertness and attention. They also elevate heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Stimulants are used to treat many conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic lethargy, narcolepsy, and obesity. Examples of stimulants include caffeine, amphetamines (such as …
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricate world of congenital heart disease. Pauline Ongaji hosts Ruth Ngwaro, a person who has lived with congenital heart disease as she explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs faced by individuals born with CHD according to her own personal experiences. From understanding the various ty…
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In this episode, Dr. Ahmed Zaki Moustafa and Dr. Irene Stafford discuss the rising cases of syphilis among pregnant individuals in the United States. They cover diagnostic challenges, treatment recommendations, and the management of both maternal and congenital syphilis. They also explore the need for future research directions and emphasize the im…
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Being raised in a Christian faith based home, and respecting the unspoken rule of not having children out of wedlock, today’s guest began her journey to motherhood at 38 years old. Crystal Justice found out she was pregnant on Aug 9, 2018. On Sept 7, 2018 she was told that the pregnancy was no longer viable. Despite my HCG levels and Progesterone l…
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Being raised in a Christian faith based home, and respecting the unspoken rule of not having children out of wedlock, today’s guest began her journey to motherhood at 38 years old. Crystal Justice found out she was pregnant on Aug 9, 2018. On Sept 7, 2018 she was told that the pregnancy was no longer viable. Despite my HCG levels and Progesterone l…
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If you’ve studied the hematopoietic system malignancies—all the leukemias, lymphomas, and plasma cell disorders—you probably feel like you’ve been hit with the good old medical school fire hose. Now’s a good time to take a step back from all the details, make sure that you remember the underlying framework, and pull together some information that c…
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90% of African Americans women have fibroids and today’s guest shares her miscarriage story and rainbow pregnancy with fibroids. Shawn Owens found out she was expecting as she was preparing for an outpatient procedure. She and her husband were shocked by the news due to her diagnosis with uterine fibroids and her being 38 years old. Shawn wanted to…
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90% of African Americans women have fibroids and today’s guest shares her miscarriage story and rainbow pregnancy with fibroids. Shawn Owens found out she was expecting as she was preparing for an outpatient procedure. She and her husband were shocked by the news due to her diagnosis with uterine fibroids and her being 38 years old. Shawn wanted to…
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In this episode, Dr. Rupesh Patel and guest Dr. Malavika Prabhu discuss SMFM Consult #69: Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Updated Guidelines. They cover key updates, including the triple panel testing approach and the use of antiviral treatments like tenofovier to prevent perinatal transmission. Additionally, they discuss how providers can best incorpora…
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