Best Neurocritical Care Society Podcasts (2024)

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HOT TOPICS: Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors 55:18

34m ago55:18

55:18

This week's Hot Topic is Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors and Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Raj Dhar from Washington University School of Medicine to discuss his latest New England Journal of Medicine manuscript (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048188/).By Neurocritical Care Society

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MASTER CLASS: Non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring 29:55

2d ago29:55

29:55

In this week's Master Class, Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoringBy Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Guidelines 33:25

9d ago33:25

33:25

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Jose Suarez to discuss the recently updated NCS subarachnoid hemorrhage guidelines. We compare them with the recently released American Heart Association subarachnoid hemorrhage guideline; and we discuss the purpose of guidelines in general and how guidelines map out priorities for research.…

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PERSPECTIVES: The Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation 20:36

16d ago20:36

20:36

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicholas Morris talks to Dr. Michael Rodricks (Immediate Past Chair of the NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee) and Dr. Jason Makii (NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee Chair-Elect) about the Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation. Listeners can learn what the FNCS designation means, how to apply, and how to maxi…

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CURRENTS: POCUS - A Call to Action 18:14

23d ago18:14

18:14

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an essential skill for critical care providers, intended to enhance clinical assessments to improve patient care. Beyond its adaptation for procedural guidance, bedside ultrasound assessments can provide critical diagnostic information in a timely manner to guide real-time decision maki…

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La campaña Curing Coma: Episodio especial en Español 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

En este episodio especial en Español, el Dr. Luis Torres conversó con el Dr. Jose Javier Provencio acerca de los inicios de la campaña Curing Coma, sus metas iniciales, los retos que la campaña ha logrado superar y algunas colaboraciones internacionales con la campaña. Tambien hablamos acerca del Día Mundial del Coma y que pueden los participantes …

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Prognostication Guidelines 44:18

1M ago44:18

44:18

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Susanne Muehlschlegel, Dr Katja Wartenberg, and Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss the NCS' Neuroprognostication Guidelines, including guidelines development, clinical prediction models, and the best language for family meetings.By Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: The scientific aims of the Curing Coma Campaign 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Brian Edlow and Dr Claude Hemphill from the Curing Coma Campaign to discuss the scientific aims of the Campaign, the emerging paradigms for assessing disorders of consciousness, and the need for worldwide collaboration on curing coma. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing C…

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HOT TOPICS: OXY-TC Trial 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr. Tobias Gauss from Grenoble Alpes University Hospital in France. to discuss the recently published OXY-TC trial, a multisite randomized controlled trial of ICP + brain oxygenation monitoring vs. ICP monitoring alone in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.By Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: Curing Coma Campaign - a nursing perspective 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

In the lead up to this year's World Coma Day (March 22), and in the first of three special episodes, Dr Nick Morris hosts Dr DaiWai Olson to discuss the Curing Coma Campaign and World Coma Day through the perspective of the neurocritical care nurse. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing Coma Campaign.…

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MASTER CLASS: Moberg® CNS Monitoring 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

In this week's Master Class Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dick Morberg, inventor of the Moberg® CNS Monitor, to discuss the development of the mutlimodality monitoring platform and the value and impact of time sychronized multimodal data.

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CURRENTS: Dr Jacob Yakoby 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

The pandemic has finally been declared ‘over,’ though COVID-19 continues to linger. The phenomenon of burnout has been well documented pre-pandemic, in many cases due to understaffing. This was exacerbated by the severe strain of COVID-19 placed on the healthcare system, with nurses leaving in droves post-pandemic. While nursing professional organi…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Nerissa Ko 53:48

3M ago53:48

53:48

Dr. Ko is the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. In this podcast, Dr Ko joins Dr Nick Morris to discuss her work in DEI, anti-racism, and the antidote to burnout.By Neurocritical Care Society

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MASTER CLASS: Traumatic Brain Injury 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

Hosted by Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg, this week we discuss the management of traumatic brain injury with Lori Shutter, MD, FNCS, FCCM, Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine.By Neurocritical Care Society

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CURRENTS: Dr Morgan Prust & Dr Ismail Hassan 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

Leveraging pre-existing partnerships between NCS and colleagues at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, Nigeria, in October 2023 we hosted a 2-day live ENLS training event for healthcare workers from across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Morgan Prust and Dr Ismail Hassan join Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss the applicability and limitations of ENLS in sub-Sa…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daniel Hanley 1:14:25

4M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

On this weeks’ episode of Perspectives, Dr. Daniel Hanley, professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and anesthesiology/critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the early days of neurocritical care at Johns Hopkins, the importance of family-centered care, and recent advances in the care of patients with intra…

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CURRENTS: Dr Brian Gilbert & Dr Katie Qualls 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

The transition from alteplase (ALT) to tenecteplase (TNK) in the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been an exciting and thoroughly discussed topic within the neurocritical care community. Although debates on the clinical efficacy and safety of TNK for AIS have subsided somewhat in light of recently published data, what remains lacking i…

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PERSPECTIVES - Dr Matthew Fink 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

In our final episode of 2023 our host Nick Morris is joined by Dr Matthew Fink, founding director of the Neurology-Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital.By Neurocritical Care Society

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INSIGHTS - Meningitis Encephalitis 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Meningitis Encephalitis. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care.…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Pravin George & Sidney Landis 21:59

5M ago21:59

21:59

Join us as we follow up with Sidney Landis, who was previously featured as a Currents “Story of Hope” to hear more about her journey in recovering from a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. The Story of Hope was written by Dr Pravin George, who was part of her neurocritical care team, and adds his perspective to hear care and journey. Hosted by Dr La…

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INSIGHTS - Pediatric Emergencies 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Pediatric Emergencies with Dr Agnes Kielian (Boston Children's Hospital) and Dr Nikki Miller Ferguson (Children's Hospital of Richmond @ VCU). The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the…

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MASTER CLASS: Surgical Management of ICH 29:04

5M ago29:04

29:04

Today we welcome Dr Christopher Kellner, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and pioneer in the surgical management of ICH. We discuss the evolution of surgical ICH management, including minimally invasive surgery, and hear Dr Kellner’s thoughts on the future of the field. Hosted by Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jo…

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INSIGHTS - Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Pt2. 16:59

6M ago16:59

16:59

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (part 2 of 2). The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neuro…

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HOT TOPICS: Pediatric and adult brain death/death by neurologic criteria consensus practice guideline 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

Developed between the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Child Neurology Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and endorsed by the Neurocritical Care Society, this new guideline provides recommendations on the evaluation of brain death/death by neurologic criteria for both children and adults. In th…

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INSIGHTS - Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Pt1. 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

Listen to the latest episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (part 1 of 2) The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical ca…

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HOT TOPICS: Nicardipine versus Clevidipine 40:08

6M ago40:08

40:08

The efficacy of Nicardipine versus Clevidipine in treating neurocritical care patients is an ongoing debate which strongly divides opinion; and so in this week's episode, Dr Alex Reynolds is joined by Colleen Bond, PharmD, and Andy Webb, PharmD, who from a pharmacy standpoint help us to navigate the debate and further our understanding of the pros …

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INSIGHTS - Analgesia and Sedation 18:06

6M ago18:06

18:06

Listen to the next episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Analgesia and Sedation. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. L…

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PERSPECTIVES - Dr Clio Rubinos 13:22

7M ago13:22

13:22

In this week's episode, Dr Lauren Koffman is joined by Dr Clio Rubinos to discuss her recent article in Currents - The Tower of Babel: Translating the ICU-EEG Nomenclature in Spanish.By Neurocritical Care Society

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INSIGHTS - Neuromuscular Emergencies 24:09

7M ago24:09

24:09

Listen to the latest episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Neuromuscular Emergencies. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical ca…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Tommy T. Thomas 49:14

7M ago49:14

49:14

Dr. Tommy T. Thomas is a Neurointensivist and Associate Professor at Emory University and member of NCS’ Inclusion in Neurocritical Care Committee. We hear how he became the first man on the Woman in Neurocritical Care Committee as we discuss representation, advocacy, and allyship in neurocritical care.…

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INSIGHTS: Increased Intracranial Pressure 21:54

8M ago21:54

21:54

Listen to the sixth episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Increased Intracranial Pressure. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritic…

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HOT TOPICS: Early MiNimally-invasive Removal of IntraCerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH) 1:00:07

8M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

The ENRICH trial compared the outcomes between early surgical intervention using the BrainPath® Approach (i.e., MIPS) and a medically managed cohort. The integrated surgical approach included a combination of available technologies, including the FDA-cleared NICO BrainPath® for non-disruptive access and NICO Myriad® to achieve the goal of maximum c…

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Perspectives: Dr Mary Guanci 54:53

8M ago54:53

54:53

Mary Guanci is a fellow of the NCS and served as the Mass General Neuro ICU's first Clinical Nurse Specialist, with nearly four decades of experience in neurocritical care nursing. Tune in to hear her perspective on interprofessional education, burnout, and more!By Neurocritical Care Society

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INSIGHTS - Intracerebral Haemorrhage 18:30

8M ago18:30

18:30

Listen to the fifth episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Intracerebral Hemorrhage. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care…

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Perspectives: Dr Yasser Abulhasan 17:00

8M ago17:00

17:00

Dr Yasser Abulhasan, MBChB, FRCPC, FNCS, discusses how the Emirates Critical Care Conference has evolved over time and partnered with the Neurocritical Care Society to offer a neurocritical care track during the conference.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Live at Annual Episode 8: Last day wrap-up with Casey Albin, MD 6:21

8M ago6:21

6:21

We've had a blast in Phoenix and Casey Albin brings our podcast proceedings to a close with her highlihghts from the third and final day of #NCS2023. See you next year in San Diego (October 14-18, 2024)!By Neurocritical Care Society

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Live at Annual Episode 7: Non-Invasive ICP Monitoring with Mohammed Hirzallah 11:07

8M ago11:07

11:07

Mohammed Hirzallah joins Nick Morris to discuss improving the utility of optic nerve sheath diameter as a non-invasive intracranial pressure measurement through standardization and automation.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Live at Annual Episode 6: Day 2 highlights with Casey Albin, MD 8:54

8M ago8:54

8:54

At the end of Day 2 of our Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Casey Albin, MD gives a shout out to her highlights from today's packed program.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Live at Annual Episode 5: Pharmacy Debates - The role of ketamine in status epilepticus 9:39

8M ago9:39

9:39

Following their debate on approaches to early phase management of refractory status epilepticus (RSE), Salia Farrokh, PharmD is joined by Caroline Der Nigoghossian, Neurocritical Care PharmD, Renad Abu-Sawwa, PharmD, and Gabe Fontaine, PharmD to explore the benefits and harms/risks of early ketamine administration in refractory status epilepticus, …

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Live at Annual Episode 4: Day 1 wrap-up 9:27

8M ago9:27

9:27

Day 1 of our 2023 Annual Meeting has come to an end and members of our Podcasting Committee reflect on their highlights from Phoenix. With Nick Morris, MD, Kassi Kronfeld, MD, Stephan Mayer, MD, and Jon Rosenberg, MD.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Live at Annual Episode 3: Clinical Trials - Early Drain with Dr Stefan Wolf 14:38

8M ago14:38

14:38

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) may be complicated by delayed cerebral ischemia, which is a major cause of unfavorable clinical outcome and death in SAH-patients. Delayed cerebral ischemia is presumably related to the development of vasospasm triggered by the presence of blood in the basal cisterns. To date, oral application of the calcium…

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Live at Annual Episode 2: Clinical Trials - INTREPID with Dr David Greer 6:17

8M ago6:17

6:17

Multiple studies demonstrate that fever/elevated temperature is associated with poor outcomes in patients with vascular brain injury; however, there are no conclusive studies that demonstrate that fever prevention/controlled normothermia is associated with better outcomes. The primary objective of the INTREPID (Impact of Fever Prevention in Brain-I…

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Live at Annual Episode 1: Defining Blood Pressure Control in Acute Stroke with Dr Ali Seifi 9:39

8M ago9:39

9:39

Several measures of blood pressure (BP) control have been used including time to reach target BP, maintaining BP within target range, reducing BP fluctuation, achieving goals with monotherapy and avoiding multiple anti-hypertensive agents, achieving goals with minimum dose adjustments, avoiding discontinuation due to side effects, and preventing hy…

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INSIGHTS: Acute Ischemic Stroke Pt2 16:14

8M ago16:14

16:14

Listen to the fourth episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Acute Ischemic Stroke (part 2 of 2) The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical car…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Jamil Dibu 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

Dr Jamil Dibu joins Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss building a neurocritical care unit in Abu Dhabi and developing a framework for determining death by neurologic criteria in the United Arab Emirates.By Neurocritical Care Society

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INSIGHTS: Acute Ischemic Stroke Pt.1 18:45

9M ago18:45

18:45

Listen to the third episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series - Acute Ischemic Stroke (part 1 of 2). The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care.…

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INSIGHTS: Status Epilepticus Pt.2 18:39

9M ago18:39

18:39

Listen to the second episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Status Epilepticus (part 2 of 2) The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. …

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Master Class: Hyperacute Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage with Stephan Mayer 31:54

10M ago31:54

31:54

Welcome to the Master Class Series where we will learn from the masters in Neurocritical Care. On this episode, learn from Stephan Mayer, MD, FCCM, FNCS Director of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology Services for Westchester Medical Center Health System and Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at New York Medical College as he discusses …

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INSIGHTS: Status Epilepticus Pt.1 9:45

10M ago9:45

9:45

Listen to the first episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Status Epilepticus Pt. 1. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and will cover different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. To l…

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Perspectives Series: Stories of Hope with Rachael Muggleton 37:50

10M ago37:50

37:50

In this episode of the Perspectives Series, hear from Rachael Muggleton and her Story of Hope. Read more about Rachael's story in the NCS Currents. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, …

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