Best Johnshopkins Podcasts (2024)

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Spatially Fractionated and FLASH Radiotherapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 22:11

10d ago22:11

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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Griffin from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Dr Chandan Guha from Montefiore Einstein about a recent edition of Seminars in Radiation Oncology on innovations in physics, biology and clinical translation of spatially fractionated and FLASH radiotherapy.…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: DNA & Its Link to Chronic Inflammation 42:41

12d ago42:41

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As baby boomers grow older, the World Health Organization projects that by 2060, 95 million people will be age 65 or older. This month, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by geriatrician and researcher Peter Abadir, an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to discuss aging well, especially the role that…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - FDA Approval of a Drug Targeting a Brain Cancer Mutation 13:17

1M ago13:17

13:17

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Matthias Holdhoff about the treatment of brain cancer and a significant FDA approval of a new drug treatment for a type of brain cancer, called low-grade glioma. The drug, called vorasidenib, is a targeted cancer therapy that works by inhibiting the activity of a mutated gene called IDH, slowing the growth of the cancer…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore 36:09

1M ago36:09

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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. will see just over 2 million new cancer cases in 2024, as well as over 611,000 cancer deaths. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by medical oncologist and researcher Dr. Neeha Zaidi to discuss vague symptoms — such as unexplained weight loss, fatigue, bleeding, GI pr…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - What Happens Now? 17:07

1M ago17:07

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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Robin Hopkins, the author of What Happens Now?, and Dr Tom Smith about how we can help children comprehend a cancer diagnosis in a loved one and encourage an open dialogue about their feelings and emotions. Download What Happens Now? for freeBy Bill Nelson

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Know the Signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease 28:45

2M ago28:45

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An estimated 8 million Americans are affected by peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). This condition can cause leg discomfort when walking or more serious problems such as pain in the foot at rest, toe ulcers, toe infections and gangrene. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by vascular…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Clinical Trials for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 17:38

3M ago17:38

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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Charles Thomas from the Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dr Ethan Ludmir from the MD Anderson Cancer Center about the design, execution and implementation of clinical trials for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Daniel Low, Vice Chair of Medical Physics Research and Innovation at UCLA Health, about MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Science and Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 17:07

3M ago17:07

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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks to Dr David Kirsch from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network about treating soft tissue sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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A Woman's Journey: Skin Cancer 37:56

3M ago37:56

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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: In the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. More than two people die of the disease every hour. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by dermatologist Dr. Farah Succaria, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology. Her research interests focus on var…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Genetics 20:21

4M ago20:21

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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Kinzler, cancer researcher and Co-Director of Ludwig Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins, about his work in cancer genetics, the creation of screening tests for early detection and the future of personalized medicine.By Dr Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - KRAS Kickers 22:18

4M ago22:18

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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Terri Conneran, the founder of KRAS Kickers, about the discovery of biomarkers, targeted treatments and her advocacy for patients across all cancer types.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Ancestry Genetics 18:19

4M ago18:19

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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Clayton Yates about the evolution of his research into the genetics of ancestry.By Bill Nelson

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A Woman's Journey: Preventing Stroke 35:58

4M ago35:58

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According to the CDC: Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 77 % of which are first-time or new strokes. Every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by neurologist, Dr. Argye Hillis, who is the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute Profes…

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A Journey for Women of Color: Menopause 14:39

5M 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 Journey for Women of Color: Multiple Myeloma 30:54

5M 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 Woman's Journey: Dry Eye 24:46

5M 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

5M 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 Wake-Up Call: The Impact of Sleep on Our Health 28:52

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y ago18:33

18:33

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

1y 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

1y ago20:15

20:15

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

1y 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

1y ago15:18

15:18

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

1y 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

1y 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

1y ago23:48

23:48

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

1y 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

1y ago25:10

25:10

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

1y ago20:10

20:10

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

1y 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

1y 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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