Best Mac Observer Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 13) 12:56

5d ago12:56

12:56

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Anna Miller, MD, interviews Marc Swiontkowski, MD, about his education and career in orthopaedic trauma. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. E…

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A Legacy of Leadership, with Special Guest Dr. Charles (Mac) Evarts, MD, FAOA 23:01

11d ago23:01

23:01

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by Special Guest Charles (Mac) Evarts, MD, FAOA (former CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Senior Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine at The Pennsylvania State University, and Past President…

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Noodling on New Apple Watch, iPhone 16/Pro, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence 1:10:24

2d ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Bryan and Jeff dive into Apple’s “Glow Time” Apple Watch, iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence announcements. They also have some things to say about the non-announcements Apple included in the event. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 Appl…

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Apple Lays Off Employees in Books (and News) 36:23

14d ago36:23

36:23

Bryan and Jeff dissect the report that Apple is laying off 100 employees from its Books and News service teams. Spoiler: This isn’t doom and gloom for Apple or its ebook service. They’re also shocked to discover Apple had 100 people on the Books team. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple lays off employees working on Books and News Apple job c…

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Complications After Ankle Fractures 19:23

16d ago19:23

19:23

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss a recent JBJS article focusing on the results of a large database trial investigating complications after ankle fractures and give their thoughts on operative versus nonoperative treatment, the effectiveness of implant removal, modifiable prognostic factors, and possible future innovations in this area. Links: H…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 12) 11:39

1M ago11:39

11:39

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Marc Swiontkowski, MD, interviews Robert Hensinger, MD, about the late Dr. G. Paul DeRosa, a long-term friend and member of the TCOA, and leader in pediatric orthopaedics. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Communi…

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Apple Tabletop Adventure and NFC for the Masses 41:52

29d ago41:52

41:52

A new report says Apple wants to put a robot on your counter so Bryan and Jeff look at what that device might really be. They also have some thoughts on Apple opening NFC to third parties in iOS 18.1. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price …

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Leadership, Mentorship, and the Notch Academy, with special guest Olufemi Ayeni 18:55

1M ago18:55

18:55

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Olufemi Ayeni, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCSC (Chair of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University and President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association) in a discussion about leadership, mentorship, and the mission of the Notch Academy. Links: The Notch Academy: www.thenotchacademy.com …

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Apple’s Google Problem, The Kindle Unlimited Problem 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

Bryan and Jeff share their thoughts on the DOJ’s court win that Google is its monopoly status to unfairly dominate the online search market, and what impact that could have on Apple. Bryan shares his changing perspective on Kindle Unlimited and the single change that would get him to publish his books there. Sources referenced in this episode: Goog…

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Star Trek Archive, AAPL Brief, Fire Tracker, D&D 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Bryan and Jeff explore the ships of Starfleet in The Roddenberry Archive, note that Apple once again earned all the money, and share an app for tracking wildfire activity. They also talk about Jeff’s experience as a new D&D player. Sources referenced in this episode: The Roddenberry Archive APple Q3 2024 Earnings Report Watch Duty Mando’s mid-life …

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JBJS Past, Present, and Future: The Evolving Role of Editors in Orthopaedic Publishing 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss how JBJS has evolved over time with respect to methodology changes, DEI issues, focus shifts, technology, and the need for more curated and synthesized information, with a focus on the continuing mission of JBJS to provide highest-impact orthopaedic content from around the world. Links: JBJS Hub: https://www.jbj…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 11) 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Benjamin Joseph reflects with Dr. Sanjeev Sabharwal on his career as an academic pediatric orthopedic surgeon in India. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.21…

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Hong Kong Ad Firm Poops on TUAW, Apple Avoids OpenAI Board 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

Bryan and Jeff take a look at the ugly resurrection of The Unofficial Apple Weblog as an AI-generated content farm and the intentional misrepresentation that the writing team includes the staff from before the site shut down in 2015. They also talk about why Apple isn’t joining OpenAI’s board of directors after all, and Bryan shares a Mac app to he…

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Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedics-JBJS Collaboration, with Special Guest Michael Chapman, MD 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Michael Chapman, MD (Chairman Emeritus at UC Davis, Past Chair of JBJS Board of Trustees, Past President of AOA, founding member of OTA) in a discussion of the history and future (and recent JBJS acquisition) of the classic textbook Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedics. Links: Chapman’s Compr…

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Home: On #158 – Smarthome Quibbles with Allison Sheridan 47:50

2M ago47:50

47:50

Allison Sheridan from Podfeet Podcasts joins us to discuss the more problematic side of home automation—when things don’t work as expected or desired. What’s annoying us in our respective smart homes and how do we deal with problems when they arise? Why do we even put ourselves through all this? We also touch on a few interesting smart home stories…

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The OUTLET Study, the LEAP Study, and the Challenges of Conducting Observational Trials and RCTs 18:20

3M ago18:20

18:20

In this episode, Mo and Marc discuss the challenges of conducting high-quality observational trials and the dangers of publishing poorly designed RCTs, with an emphasis on the concept that high quality leads to high impact. Links: Fram BR, Bosse MJ, Odum SM, Reider L, Gary JL, Gordon WT, Teague D, Alkhoury D, MacKenzie EJ, Seymour RB, Karunakar MA;…

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Meta Reminder, Ebooks and Audiobooks, Bartender Replacement 45:19

3M ago45:19

45:19

It’s PSA time on The Context Machine. Bryan and Jeff discuss opting out of Meta using your content to train its AI model, along with Jeff’s favorite option for replacing Bartender on your Mac. Bryan also shares the services he’s found to help promote and distribute ebooks and audio books for indy authors. Sources referenced in this episode: flick.s…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 10) 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

In this bonus episode, from the JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Thomas Vail shares his story about tackling challenges in leadership and his sources of inspiration and motivation. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/J…

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Apple’s New OS Announcements and Breaking Down Apple Intelligence 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Bryan and Jeff discuss the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2 announcements from this week’s Apple World Wide Developers Conference. They also look at what’s coming this fall with Apple Intelligence. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: visionOS 2 watchOS 11 iOS 18 iP…

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Improving the Reporting on Sex and Gender in Orthopaedic Research 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guests Seth Leopold, MD (Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research) and Kim Templeton, MD (Chair of Faculty Development and Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education at the University of Kansas) in a discussion of the recent symposium and upcoming series of articles focusing…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 9) 20:33

4M ago20:33

20:33

In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Heather Vallier MD, discusses the history of orthopaedic trauma in North America with Anna Miller, MD. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.21…

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King Liam and Other Creative Works, Apple’s 100 Best Albums 51:04

4M ago51:04

51:04

Bryan and Jeff take a look at Bryan’s new short story, King Liam, First of His Name. They also share their thoughts on the Apple Music top 100 albums list, chat about borbs, and offer a teaser for Jeff’s upcoming presentation at Macstock 8 in July. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episo…

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Passing the Baton: Reflections on the JBJS Editor-in-Chief Transition 23:01

4M ago23:01

23:01

As the EIC baton is passed, Mo and Marc reflect on their individual histories with JBJS, Marc’s legacy, and Mo’s vision for the future. Links: None Subspecialties: Orthopaedic EssentialsBy Mohit Bhandari and Marc Swiontkowski

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Listener Email, Sugar, and Dark Matter 45:17

4M ago45:17

45:17

Bryan and Jeff catch up on reader email, and also take a look at two Apple TV+ shows: Sugar and Dark Matter. SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs – Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/ACM. Sources referenced in this episode: Netflix Net Income 2010-2023 Cult Pens Dark Matter Sugar Bryan’s new book Accidental Intelligence Mason Truman on Threads Jeff is speaki…

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The Early Days of Intramedullary Nailing, with special guest Robert Winquist, MD 24:47

5M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Robert Winquist, MD, an icon in the field of orthopaedic trauma, in a wide-ranging discussion on his career, his mentors, and the development of IM nailing. Links: Winquist RA, Hansen ST Jr, Clawson DK. Closed intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures. A report of five hundred and twenty ca…

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History of the ABOS, with Special Guests David Martin, Fred Azar, and David Elstein 21:57

5M ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guests David Martin, MD (Executive Director), David Elstein (Manager of Education and Communication), and Fred Azar, MD (Past-President) in a discussion of the history of the ABOS and plans to celebrate the organization’s 90th anniversary. Links: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery website: https…

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The Importance of Broad General Orthopaedic Knowledge 17:43

6M ago17:43

17:43

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the importance of keeping abreast of trustworthy, high-impact information outside of one’s subspecialty and being cognizant of the entire pyramid of knowledge—from across the field—that has the potential to improve patient care. Links: Schmaranzer F, Justo P, Kallini JR, Ferrer MG, Miller P, Bixby SD, Novais EN.…

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Skin Antisepsis Before Fracture Surgery: Results of the PREPARE Trial 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guests Dr. Sheila Sprague (Research Director and Associate Professor PT at McMaster University) and Dr. Gerard Slobogean (Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine) in a discussion of the landmark PREPARE trial, focusing on ski…

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Misconceptions About DEI and How to Measure Success in Equity Work 23:44

6M ago23:44

23:44

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Dr. Saroo Sharda (inaugural Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University; inaugural Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; anesthesiologist; and creative writing coach) in a discussion on (…

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Basic Science as a Clinical Research Tool 17:24

7M ago17:24

17:24

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the value of basic science as a clinical research tool, with a specific focus on a recent JBJS study evaluating in vivo joint loads during swimming in patients with hip and knee prostheses. Links: Schemitsch EH, Kowalski MJ, Swiontkowski MF, Senft D. Cortical bone blood flow in reamed and unreamed locked intrame…

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History of the AO, with special guests Hans Kreder, Joseph Schatzker, and Marvin Tile 34:49

7M ago34:49

34:49

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guests Drs. Hans Kreder, Joseph Schatzker, and Marvin Tile, for a discussion on the history of the AO, the importance of mentorship, and the development of (1) the Schatzker classification system for tibial plateau fractures and (2) the Pennal-Tile classification system for pelvic fractures. Subspe…

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Update on “What’s Important: Arts & Humanities,” with special guest Bob Schenck, MD 24:41

8M ago24:41

24:41

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined once again by special guest Bob Schenck, MD (JBJS Deputy Editor for Arts and Humanities) for a discussion on the past, evolution, and future of the JBJS “What’s Important: Arts & Humanities” section, with an emphasis on the value of art in medicine. Links: Schenck RB Jr, Swiontkowski M. JBJS Arts & Humanities…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 8) 14:44

8M ago14:44

14:44

In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Jeff Husband reflects on his experiences as a Fellow at the Indiana Hand Center. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Epub…

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Most Impactful Articles in 2023 and Predictions for 2024 24:52

9M ago24:52

24:52

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the most impactful JBJS and OE articles from 2023 and make their predictions for important research themes in 2024. Links: OrthoEvidence. Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Meta-Analysis. ACE Report. 2023;303(5):9. Available from: https://bit.ly/3sQz90I OrthoEvidence. Posterior…

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The Orthopaedic Residency Research Year: A Call for Action 19:09

9M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss the upcoming JBJS article and accompanying editorial focusing on the often unpaid and unsupervised research year for medical students who wish to enter orthopaedics, with a call for faculty members to hold to up their part of the deal when mentoring medical students. Links: Tidd JL, Piuzzi NS. The Orthopaedic Fo…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 7) 13:33

9M ago13:33

13:33

In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Dr. Rick Matsen shares his memories on the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Rockwood Jr. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00222. Ep…

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Changes in Pelvic Fracture Management, with special guest Milton (Chip) Routt, MD 18:45

9M ago18:45

18:45

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Milton (Chip) Routt, MD, in a discussion of changes and innovations in pelvic fracture management, with specific focus on the development and benefits of percutaneous fixation. Subspecialties: Hip TraumaBy Mohit Bhandari and Marc Swiontkowski

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Are Stress Tests Needed for Ankle Fractures? 16:20

10M ago16:20

16:20

In this episode, Marc and Mo are discuss several studies from the literature focusing on the value of gravity stress tests following ankle fractures. Links: Gregersen MG, Robinson HS, Molund M. Concomitant Unstable and Stable Gravity Stress Tests on Weight-Bearing Stable Weber B Ankle Fractures Treated Nonoperatively: A 2-Year Outcome Study. J Bone…

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Bonus Episode! JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 6) 11:11

10M ago11:11

11:11

In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Drs. Antonia Chen and Jim Kang share their memories on the life and legacy of Dr. Freddie Fu. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 Mar 8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00…

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Achilles Tendon Rupture in Professional Athletes 22:26

11M ago22:26

22:26

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Ned Amendola, MD, in a discussion on the state of the science related to the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture, with a specific focus on recent injuries among high-profile professional athletes. Links: Ochen Y, Beks RB, van Heijl M, Hietbrink F, Leenen LPH, van der Velde D, Heng M, van der…

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Network Trials in the UK, with Special Guest Matthew Costa, Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at University of Oxford 24:57

11M ago24:57

24:57

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Matthew Costa, Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at University of Oxford, in a discussion network trials in the UK and their impact on front-line patient care as well as the importance of patient involvement when setting research priorities. Links: James Lind Alliance: https://www.jla.n…

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Bonus Episode: JBJS OrthoCorps: An Audio Archive of Stories from the Orthopaedic Community (Part 5) 14:58

11M ago14:58

14:58

In this bonus episode, from the newly introduced JBJS OrthoCorps audio archive, Marc asks Dr. Joel Boyd to share his memories about his colleague and mentor, Dr. Peter Fowler, and the profound influence that this relationship has had on his life and career. Links: Swiontkowski M. Introducing JBJS OrthoCorps: An Online Audio Archive of Stories from …

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Diversity, Mentorship, and Patient Expectations with special guest Margaret Fok, FRCSEd (Ortho), FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery), FHKCOS, MBChB (Otago) 21:37

12M ago21:37

21:37

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Margaret Fok (Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, SICOT) in a discussion on mentorship, diversity, embracing change, seizing opportunity, and the impact of patient expectations on outcomes. Links: Fang C, Chen YJ, Fang E, Wong TM, Liu ZH, Lau TW, Fok MWM, Yee DK, Pun T, Luo CF, Leun…

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Striving for Better Meetings and Thoughts on the Aging Surgeon 16:47

12M ago16:47

16:47

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss ideas of how to make meetings more productive (as captured with the acronym “HELP”: Honesty, Evidence, Learning/Listening, Purpose/Professionalism) and reflect on the recent JBJS article entitled “What’s Important: Surgery and the Aging Orthopaedic Surgeon.” Links: Mo’s LinkedIn post on Advisory Boards: https://…

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Changes in Arthroplasty, Tumor Surgery, and Fresh Allograft Transplantation (with special guest Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC) 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Allan Gross, MD, FRCSC, in a wide-ranging discussion of the past, present, and future of arthroplasty, tumor surgery, and fresh allograft transplantation. Links: Subspecialties: Basic Science Hip Knee Oncology Orthopaedic Essentials Sports Medicine…

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Home: On #157 – Pondering HomeKit with Jeff Butts from The Mac Observer 57:39

1y ago57:39

57:39

Jeff Butts, Managing Editor at The Mac Observer joins us. We ponder why Signify would want to get into the security game (and why consumers would want them to), discuss some updates on previously reported news, and dive into a discussion about the current state of HomeKit. New architectures, Shortcuts, and Matter…and what’s with this Works with App…

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How to Live a Better Life (with special guest Jaydeep Moro, MD, FRCSC) 26:12

1y ago26:12

26:12

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Jaydeep Moro, MD, FRCSC (Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University) in a fascinating discussion of the importance of morning rituals and the value of practicing mindfulness and meditation as a means of achieving balance between the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of…

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Facing the Evidence: IM Nails vs Sliding Hip Screws and the Microbiome of Arthritic Joints 17:38

1y ago17:38

17:38

In this episode, Marc and Mo discuss 2 recent studies that caught their eye, including (1) an OrthoEvidence ACE report focusing on the INSITE trial comparing IM nails with sliding screws for trochanteric fractures and (2) a recent JBJS article focusing on the microbiome of osteoarthritic joints. Links: OrthoEvidence. The INSITE Trial: Intramedullar…

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