Best Johnshopkins Podcasts (2024)

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A Journey for Women of Color: Menopause 14:39

20d ago14:39

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Every woman will eventually go through menopause and while each woman's experience is unique, there is some unique experiences that unite women of color during perimenopause through post-menopause. Special guest moderator for this podcast is psychiatrist Erica Richards, who serves as Chair and Medical Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Be…

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A Woman's Journey: Dry Eye 24:46

20d ago24:46

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Approximately 20 million people in the United States (344 million worldwide) have #dryeye disease. Dry eye is most common in people over age 50. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by Dr. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

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A Journey for Women of Color: Ethnic Skin and Cosmetic Surgery 38:29

20d ago38:29

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Did you know that there is there a difference in aging concerns between Caucasian women and non-Caucasian women? In the 1st of three A Journey for Women of Color podcasts, reporter Ava-joye Burnett sits down with professor of otolaryngology Dr. Kofi Boahene, who serves as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Johns Hopkins Medicine.…

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A Journey for Women of Color: Multiple Myeloma 30:54

17d ago30:54

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In the 2nd of 3 A Journey for Women of Color, reporter Ava-joye Burnett sits down to discuss what women of color need to know about multiple myeloma. Her guest is Johns Hopkins Medicine associate professor of oncology, Dr. Carol Ann Huff, whose major research interests focus on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of mu…

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A Wake-Up Call: The Impact of Sleep on Our Health 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Sleep disturbances affect a significant portion of the population. 50 to 70 million Americans have some type of sleep disorder. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by psychiatrist Andrew Huhn, M.D. to discuss the impact of sleep on our overall health.

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Rogue Cells 14:40

2M ago14:40

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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Rick Jones and Michael McCormick about their new book Rogue Cells: A Conversation on the Myths and Mysteries of Cancer. The book offers a blend of science and humor to help make the complexities of a cancer diagnosis more accessible to patients and their care partners. Learn more about the book here.…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships 18:51

2M ago18:51

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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Christy Wyskiel, the Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, about the journey scientific discoveries take on their way to becoming life-saving treatments and the role JHTV plays in commercializing medical innovations.By Bill Nelson

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Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - AI and Digital Health 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Gordon Gao from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business about Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and using technology to improve outcomes for patients.By Ashwani Rajput

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A Discussion on Colorectal Cancer 47:46

3M ago47:46

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In 2023, approximately 153,020 individuals were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and an estimated 52,550 will die from the disease, including nearly 20,000 cases and 3750 deaths in individuals younger than 50 years. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ada Graham, assistant professor of surgery…

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Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Caregiving 26:48

3M ago26:48

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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Laurie Singer, a member of the Kimmel Cancer Center's Advisory Board and advocate for patients and their caregivers, about the role of caregiving and the necessities they provide throughout the cancer journey.By Ashwani Rajput

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Neuro-Oncology in Washington DC 17:13

3M ago17:13

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Carmen Kut about the expanded neuro-oncology and central nervous system cancer treatment options available to patients from Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The History of Brachytherapy 16:31

4M ago16:31

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Jesse Aronowitz, Emeritus Historian of the American Brachytherapy Society, about the history of the use of brachytherapy to treat cancer and the contributions of two early pioneers in the field from Johns Hopkins, Howard Kelly and Hugh Hampton Young.By Akila Viswanathan

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Living with Dementia 41:28

4M ago41:28

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease, nearly three quarters of whom are age 75 or older. This means that about 1 in 9 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women. In this month’s podcast, the first of the new year, moderato…

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The Root of Addictive Behaviors 39:31

5M ago39:31

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Substance abuse and addiction kill 11.8 million people annually, more than all cancers combined. This month's podcast features a discussion on the root of addictive behaviors and substance abuse disorders between moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney and Johns Hopkins Medicine internal medicine and public health physician, Dr. Michael Fingerhood, who serve…

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Lung Cancer 17:03

5M ago17:03

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In this podcast looking back at the last 50 years of the Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Julie Brahmer examine the breakthroughs made by some of our leaders in lung cancer care and research and review the evolution of treatment over decades that is leading to longer and more durable survival in patients.…

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The Highs and Lows of Managing Diabetes 28:51

6M ago28:51

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The World Health Organization estimates that 537 million people globally are living with diabetes and by 2045, projections show this number rising to some 783 million diabetics globally. We frequently hear that obesity, a contributing factor to diabetes, has reach epidemic proportions in the U.S. Today, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by Jo…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The Risk for Pancreatic Cancer 16:03

6M ago16:03

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Alison Klein discuss her work investigating the gene mutations that create a family history of pancreatic cancer.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cycling to End Cancer 7:01

6M ago7:01

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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Eben Block, a colorectal cancer survivor and co-organizer of Cycling to End Cancer, a fundraiser to benefit the Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins. To learn more, donate or start riding, click here.By Bill Nelson

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Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Breast Cancer 31:51

7M ago31:51

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, podcast moderator Lillie Shockney is joined breast surgeon Dr. Hanh-Tam Tran, clinical associate at the Sullivan Breast Center at the Sibley Memorial Hospital, whose clinical research focuses on identifying patients who could avoid having axillary surgery to …

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - DNA Detection 13:19

7M ago13:19

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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr David Sidransky about his contribution to launching the field of DNA detection research.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Defining Cancer 15:38

8M ago15:38

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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Pienta about his efforts to define cancer. Read the article Dr Pienta co-authored here.By Bill Nelson

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Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Neuro-Oncology 15:14

8M ago15:14

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Dr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Solmaz Sahebjam about the treatment of tumors in the brain and along the spine.By Ashwani Rajput

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Let's Talk about Menopause 45:05

8M ago45:05

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In this podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by gynecologist Dr. Wen Shen, who is an associate professor of gynecology and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also the clinical director of the Menopause Consultation service and Co-Director of the Women’s Wellness & Healthy Aging Program.…

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Cancer Research 18:33

8M ago18:33

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ashi Weeraratna look back at her experiences as a cancer researcher and forward to where research at Johns Hopkins is heading.By Bill Nelson

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Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Breast Imaging 16:17

8M ago16:17

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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with radiologist Dr Pouneh Razavi about the importance of mammography in the early detection of breast cancer, the process of breast imaging, and the multidisciplinary approach to a breast cancer diagnosis at Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.By Ashwani Rajput

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Oncogenes 20:15

8M ago20:15

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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Chi Dang about his research into oncogenes and they reflect on the spirit of discovery through research that has been fostered at Johns Hopkins.By Bill Nelson

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Kimmel In DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Maureen Umeh from FOX 5 DC 28:13

8M ago28:13

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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Maureen Umeh, a reporter and anchor for FOX 5 in Washington DC, about her career in news, serving as a voice for immigrant communities, and tackling health disparities in the nation's capital.By Ashwani Rajput

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Treating Lymphoma 15:18

9M ago15:18

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Cole Sterling discuss the latest treatment options available for patients with lymphoma.By Bill Nelson

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The Upside and Downside of Caffeine 37:35

9M ago37:35

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We all drink caffeine is some form or another. When we think of caffeine, we automatically think of coffee. According to the National Coffee Association: post-Covid coffee consumption is up nearly 14% since January 2021 and 66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water. In this podcast, moderator Dr. L…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Targeting Tumors with Nanoparticles 21:03

9M ago21:03

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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Ivkov about his research using nanoparticles to target tumors and boost immune response.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Palliative Care for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 23:48

9M ago23:48

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Dr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center discuss the latest developments in palliative care for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Epigenetics 22:34

9M ago22:34

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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Stephen Baylin about his work in cancer epigenetics and his long tenure spanning the history of our Cancer Center.By Bill Nelson

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Adenoviruses 25:10

9M ago25:10

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Fred Bunz about his work creating viruses that can be used to boost the immune response to cancer.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Role of Physics in Treatment 20:10

10M ago20:10

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Dr Akila Viswanathan and Medical Physicist Dr Weihua Mao discuss how physicists assist radiation oncologists in designing treatment plans for patients.By Akila Viswanathan

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The Troublesome Itch: The Importance of Acknowledging Chronic Itch 34:04

10M ago34:04

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Moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by medical dermatologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center, Dr. Shawn Kwatra. They discuss the various causes of chronic itch and the implication of untreated chronic itch.

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Bladder Cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 26:56

10M ago26:56

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Timur Mitin from Oregon Health and Science University about bladder cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Prostate and Genitourinary Cancers 26:30

10M ago26:30

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Dr Ashwani Rajput and Dr Mark Markowski, the Director of Genitourinary Oncology in the Washington DC Region, discuss the multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer and the treatment of genitourinary cancers in men.By Dr Ashwani Rajput

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Personalization of Cancer Care for Older Adults for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 21:57

10M ago21:57

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Noam VanderWalde from the West Cancer Center and Research Institute and Dr Ben Movsas from the Henry Ford Cancer Institute about the personalization of cancer care for older adults for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Artificial Intelligence for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 22:09

11M ago22:09

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Ke Sheng from the University of California San Francisco and Dr CL Brouwer from the University of Groningen about the emergence of artificial intelligence for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Public Health and Cancer Prevention 17:15

11M ago17:15

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr John Groopman review some of the first leaders who played a key role in the emergence of public health and cancer prevention.By Bill Nelson

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Benefits of High-Intensity Exercise on the Heart 25:20

11M ago25:20

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Heart health is vital! Exercise can play an important role in the conditioning and even improving our hearts. Moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by Dr. Kerry Stewart, director of Clinical and Research Exercise Physiology at Johns Hopkins Bayview to discuss the many benefits of regular exercise.

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Paralympian Jessica Long for Swim Across America 12:43

11M ago12:43

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Five-time Paralympian and 29-time medalist, Jessica Long joins Dr Bill Nelson to discuss her long career as a swimmer and Swim Across America Baltimore's upcoming Open Water Swim and Pool Swim later this summer that raise money for cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To sign up, volunteer or donate, visit swimacrossamerica.or…

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Cancer Mortality 32:15

11M ago32:15

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Otis Brawley analyze the successes that have been made in reducing cancer mortality as well as the necessary next steps in prevention and screening.By Bill Nelson

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Eat To Beat Your Diet 35:21

11M ago35:21

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr William Li, physician, scientist and best-selling author of "Eat To Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer" about using the food we eat to prevent diseases like cancer. To learn more about Dr Li's work and his book, visit drwilliamli.com.By Akila Viswanathan

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Journey for Women of Color: Diabetes 38:54

11M ago38:54

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In the final installment of the three part Journey for Women of Color podcast series, special guest moderator Ava-joye Burnett is joined by Johns Hopkins Medicine endocrinologist Dr. Sudipa Sarkar, who serves as the Director of the Inpatient Diabetes Management Service at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.…

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Journey for Women of Color: Sickle Cell Anemia 35:56

11M ago35:56

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In this second installment, special guest moderator Ava-joye Burnett sits down with hematologist Dr. Robert Brodsky who serves as professor of medicine and director of the Division of Hematology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is classical hematology and haploidentical bone marrow transplant for si…

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Medical Physics 15:21

12M ago15:21

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In this podcast celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks to Dr John Wong, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Medical Physics, about the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins and the significant scientific achiev…

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Journey for Women of Color: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer 39:35

12M ago39:35

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Did you know that although their overall rate of developing breast cancer is lower than white women, African American women tend to have worse breast cancer outcomes? Black women seem to be more likely to have what is called triple-negative breast cancer, which accounts for about 10% to 20% of all breast cancer cases. Special guest moderator and re…

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Your Eyes Can Be A Diagnostic Tool 28:28

12M ago28:28

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Join moderator, Dr. Lillie Shockey as she sits down with ophthalmologist Dr. Meghan Berkenstock from the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute to discuss how an eye examination can be used to diagnose other health conditions.

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50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Oncology Nursing 22:25

12M ago22:25

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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Donna Berizzi, the Senior Director of Oncology Nursing at Johns Hopkins, about the past, present and future of oncology nursing.By Bill Nelson

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