Best Baylor College Of Medicine Podcasts (2024)

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5-Minute Check In: Antimicrobial Stewardship 4:46

7d ago4:46

4:46

Topics covered: - Defining antimicrobial stewardship - New randomized clinical trial looking at how stewardship prompts improve antibiotic selection for pneumonia - Resources and how CommonSpirit Health is taking action and addressing this important topic Guest expert: Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, Infectious Disease Expert, Division VP and CMO Physicia…

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5-Minute Check In: Fall Virus Outlook 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

Infectious Disease expert Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan joins us for a preview of what to expect this season. Topics covered: - Viruses - Influenza - COVID-19 - RSV - West Nile - MPox - Vaccines Guest: Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, infectious Disease expert and Division VP and CMO Physician Enterprise - Midwest, Professor, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs,…

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How to Maximize Your Residency Application Through the Power of Personal Branding with Dr. Andrew Lee 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

Gianmarco Calderara: Hello, and thanks for listening to Resonance podcast, a podcast run by medical and graduate students at Baylor College of Medicine, where we interview clinicians, faculty, and researchers about their work in an effort to promote health, education, and ingenuity. My name is Gianni Calderara. I am a fourth-year medical student at…

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30 Years of Food Noise Gone: Jillian’s Skinny Shot Experience 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

The skinny shot is changing Jillian’s life. One year in, she’s lost 62 pounds, and even her daughter had to do a double-take. After decades of food noise taking over her mind, she’s noticing benefits that go beyond aesthetics. Her mood stability, energy levels, and chronic health issues have significantly improved. Jillian's sharing all her secrets…

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Myth Busting: Is exercise = to other treatments to help depression? Do tattoos cause lymphoma? 5:55

3M ago5:55

5:55

Back by popular demand, our mythbusting team takes looks at two new health topics making headlines and compares popular beliefs to the latest evidence: Is exercise as effective as other treatments to help depression? Meta-analysis: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847 Do tattoos cause lymphoma? Study: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/e…

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5-Minute Check In: Social Connection and Mortality 7:46

3M ago7:46

7:46

Components of social connection are associated with mortality, but research examining their independent and combined effects in the same dataset is lacking. That has now changed thanks to a recent study published in BMC Medicine. We're joined by the primary author of that study to discuss the results and to get his perspective on social connectivit…

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Myth Busting: Are full body, preventative scans helpful or harmful for healthy individuals? 7:06

4M ago7:06

7:06

Back by popular demand, the latest myth-busting episode of the 5-Minute Check In with Dr. McGinn takes a closer look at another popular and controversial topic: Are full body, preventative scans helpful or harmful for healthy individuals? Watch as we separate fact from fiction and compare popular beliefs to the evidence. Previous Myth-Busting Episo…

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Surgical & Non-Surgical Approaches to Facial Aesthetics 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk and certified master injector Denae Murphy take us through the surgical and non-surgical approaches to facial aesthetics. Get the answers to questions like how much filler is too much? When is it time to consider surgery? Why is keeping up with fillers and Botox after surgery the key to staying ahead of agin…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Fast Track Insights: Rapid Review of Impactful Articles 53:00

4M ago53:00

53:00

Learning Objectives (and corresponding articles): Identify medications best avoided by older adults in most circumstances or specific clinical scenarios (JAGS) Discern the benefits, harms, and efficacy of different smoking cessation pharmacotherapies and e‐cigarettes (Annals of Internal Medicine) Evaluate the effectiveness, harms, and benefits of n…

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Virtual Grand Rounds: Implementation of Race-Neutral GLI Equation for Pulmonary Function Tests 50:08

4M ago50:08

50:08

Learning Objectives: -Review the history and flawed assumptions in the use of race and how race-specific PFT reference equations might lead to health disparities. -Understand the evidence behind the recommendation to use race-neutral reference equations. -Review the quantitative impact of switching from race-specific to race-neutral reference equat…

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The Fight Against Human Trafficking with Dr. Mollie Gordon 45:59

5M ago45:59

45:59

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mollie Gordon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and founder of the nation's first psychiatry fellowship dedicated to treating human trafficking survivors. Dr. Gordon shares insight from her research and advocacy efforts aimed at combating human trafficking, both …

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The Art of Palliative Care with Dr. Charu Agrawal 51:36

5M ago51:36

51:36

Dr. Charu Agrawal is an assistant professor in the Hematology Oncology Department at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In this episode, she shares her experience working as a palliative care physician and her journey through medicine. She discusses the challenges and rewards of palliative medicine while highlighting th…

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Cochlear Implants with Dr. Nathan Lindquist 52:37

5M ago52:37

52:37

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nathan Lindquist, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, about cochlear implants and his perspective on advancing the field of caring for patients with hearing loss. We discuss his journey to otolaryngology and neurotology, learn about cochlear implants, and look forward to t…

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Earlobe Repair Surgery 7:04

5M ago7:04

7:04

Earlobe repair surgery is a quick and easy fix that trims away the excess tissue and reshapes the earlobe. Just like the rest of our bodies, earlobes age over time. They lose fat, get wrinkly, and stretch out. Fillers or fat injections can plump them up and make them look normal again. Dr. DeBusk explains everything you need to know about earlobe r…

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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) for Adults 10:14

5M ago10:14

10:14

Some people wait until adulthood for ear surgery (otoplasty) due finances, and others may have simply not known it was possible. By recreating folds or pinning the ears back, this procedure transforms confidence. During ear surgery consultations, patients light up when they see what Dr. DeBusk can do for them. Immediately after the procedure, they’…

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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) for Kids 10:46

6M ago10:46

10:46

Having prominent ears can be traumatic for children, leading to teasing at school. Otoplasty, or ear pinning, reshapes their ears and changes their lives right away. Results are immediate, so once they’re back to school after healing, they can ditch the long hair, headbands and hats. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk explains the otoplasty s…

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5-Minute Check In: Evaluating the Use of Resmetirom in Patients with NASH and Liver Fibrosis 5:16

6M ago5:16

5:16

First-of-its-kind medication shows promise for liver disease patients Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is estimated to affect nearly one-quarter of adults in the United States. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a form of MASLD that can cause liver fib…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Game-Changing Updates in Management of Sickle Cell Disease 1:03:04

7M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

This special session will explore the transformative impact of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The session includes the firsthand perspective of Ms. Victoria Gray. Ms. Gray is the first patient in the United States to undergo revolutionary CRISPR treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. After decades of pain and struggle, Ms. Gray's CRISPR procedur…

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5-Minute Check In: The Impact of Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Testing 6:42

7M ago6:42

6:42

As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity and evidence-based medicine, CommonSpirit Health has been leading the way in adjusting the use of race and ethnicity in various clinical calculators, first with eGFR and now with pulmonary function tests. In this 5-minute check in, we take a look at: The history and flawed assumptions in …

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5-Minute Check In: Updated Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines 6:59

7M ago6:59

6:59

This is our 50th episode! Thanks to everyone that has participated as a guest or has watched our videos. In this episode of the 5-Minute Check In with Dr. McGinn, we take a closer look at CommonSpirit Health's updated breast cancer screening guidelines. Topics discussed in this episode include: - Reviewing screening best practices on risk stratific…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Palliative Care for Patients Living with Serious Illness 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

Learning Objectives: - Differentiate between usual care, palliative care, and hospice care - Identify patients who may benefit from palliative care or hospice - Discuss outcome data supporting early palliative care intervention - Describe opportunities for integrating palliative care into the management of the patient with serious illness Speakers:…

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Virtual Grand Rounds: Advancements in Non-Medical Therapy of Heart Failure 52:43

8M ago52:43

52:43

Learning Objectives: - Discuss the barriers and the necessary resources required for successful rapid up-titration of GDMT - Recognize the appropriate timing for referral of patients with advanced heart failure for percutaneous/surgical intervention - Understand indications/contraindications for HF patients requiring advanced therapies (i.e., trans…

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Health Myth or Fact: Comparing Clinical Beliefs to the Evidence, Episode 2 5:27

8M ago5:27

5:27

In this episode of clinical mythbusting, we’re taking a look at two commonly held health beliefs and comparing them to the evidence: * Do we really need to drink so much water? * Is a vegetarian or vegan diet healthy? Watch and see what the evidence shows. See the first Mythbusting Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903646/13919434…

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5-Minute Check In: Colorectal Cancer Screening 7:02

8M ago7:02

7:02

In honor of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we are taking a closer look at our updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, including risk-based screening, engaging patients, the best approach to screening, incidence and prevalence by age group (including rising incidence with younger patients) and more. Guests: Ankita Sagar, Devi Mu…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Advancements in Medical Therapy for Heart Failure 51:30

8M ago51:30

51:30

Learning Objectives: Define the key pharmacologic therapies for HFrEH and HFpEF and describe their optimal use in specific patient population Discuss the barriers and the necessary resources required for successful rapid up-titration of GDMT Identify how improvement in medical therapy influences patient outcomes, including hospitalizations, re-admi…

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5-Minute Check In: Lung Cancer Screening 5:58

9M ago5:58

5:58

Guests: Dr. Ankita Sagar, System VP for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction and Dr. Suchitra Pilli, Interventional Pulonologist and Critical Care, Creighton University School of Medicine Discussed: updated lung cancer screening guidelines including the move to risk-based screening, screening criteria recommendations, integrating the criteria…

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Virtual Grand Rounds: Advancements in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure 47:52

9M ago47:52

47:52

Learning Objectives: - Define the clinical definition of HFrEF, HFmidREF, and HFpEF - Describe the current epidemiology, economic burden, and quality standards - Explain the underlying pathophysiology of HFrEF and HFpEF with associated signs and symptoms Speakers: Ajith P. Nair, MD, FACC, FAHA, Assistant Professor, Cardiology, Baylor College of Med…

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BioTE Hormone Replacement 15:06

9M ago15:06

15:06

When people of any age experience side effects such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, decreased libido, or joint pain, they may benefit from hormone replacement therapy. Susan, our longtime nurse at Basu Plastic Surgery, brought her passion and expertise with hormone replacement when she joined our practice in 2017. Since then, we’ve been able to …

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5-Minute Check In: Cancer Screening Overview 6:34

9M ago6:34

6:34

In this 5-minute check in we're reviewing how CommonSpirit has created streamlined preventative screening algorithms for lung, breast, and colon cancer. Issues addressed include: - Updated and simplified guidelines: changes we've made using best available evidence - Combining USPSTF and NCCN - Why we're shifting from age- to risk-based screening - …

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Grand Rounds: Medical Management of Obesity 55:50

10M ago55:50

55:50

Learning Objectives: Discuss updates in medical weight loss Identify ongoing barriers to weight loss management Speakers: Layla A. Abushamat, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine Mahmuda Tasneem, MD, Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Panelists: Anila Chadha, MD, Obesity Medicine Specialist,…

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Skinny Shot Update: Dr. Basu’s Own Weight Loss Experience, Tirzepatide, Compounding Pharmacy Misconceptions & More 19:44

9M ago19:44

19:44

Since introducing our modern medical weight loss program one year ago, we’ve helped hundreds of patients lose weight with semaglutide (the “Skinny Shot”). In this update, Dr. Basu answers questions, addresses common misconceptions about the medications, and introduces the new “Skinny Shot Pro,” known medically as tirzepatide. He also lost weight wi…

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5-Minute Check In: Genetic Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease 10:38

10M ago10:38

10:38

The FDA has approved the first cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease. In this extended episode, Dr. McGinn is joined by Creighton Geneticist and Bioethicist Fr. Kevin FitzGerald and Dr. Ankita Sagar, System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, to dive into this significant milestone. Together they discuss CRISP…

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5-Minute Check In: Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Therapy in Advanced Melanoma 7:28

10M ago7:28

7:28

Guest: Dr. Christopher Huerter, Professor and Division Chief Dermatology at Creighton University School of Medicine Breakthrough treatments: Checkpoint inhibitors like Ipilimumab have changed the way we treat melanoma. Now, a new cutting-edge adoptive cell therapy with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) has shown promise in metastatic melanoma tr…

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CommonSpirit Health Grand Rounds: Lung Cancer Screening Based on Risk Stratification 52:32

11M ago52:32

52:32

Learning Objectives: Promoting evidence-based cancer screening and prevention strategies Understanding risk factors related to eligibility for lung cancer screening Identifying the key aspects of a successful lung cancer screening program Recognizing the ways in which technology can be leveraged for identifying patients eligible for lung cancer scr…

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Hannah’s Rhinoplasty: Why I Flew From LA to Houston For Surgery 36:25

11M ago36:25

36:25

Hyper-focused on the bump on her nose in the mirror every day and constantly worried about her “bad angles” in photos or videos, Hannah wanted rhinoplasty since middle school. If someone stood on the “bad side,” she would ask them to move to the other side or twist her head so they couldn’t look at her from that angle. After meeting with Dr. Taylor…

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5-Minute Check In Winter Virus Outlook: Influenza, COVID, RSV and White Lung Syndrome 6:13

11M ago6:13

6:13

What does the winter virus season have in store? Dr. McGinn and Dr. Vivekanandan (Division Chief, Infectious Disease and Professor at Creighton School of Medicine) look at the winter virus trends including where we currently are and what to expect this season with COVID, Influenza, RSV and pneumonia. They also discuss the so-called "White Lung" syn…

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5-Min Check In: Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation 6:24

11M ago6:24

6:24

Dr. Thomas McGinn and cardiac electrophysiology expert Dr. Arash Aryana focus on afib and the use of ablation, including a new randomized controlled trial that compares the success of Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) against PVI plus Posterior Wall Isolation (PWI) using the posterior "Box" isolation approach. Dr. McGinn and Dr. Aryana discuss: PVI vs…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Risk Stratification 51:05

11M ago51:05

51:05

Learning Objectives: -Promoting evidence-based cancer screening and prevention strategies -Discerning between patients with average, below average, and above average risk -Recognizing the differences between modalities available for colorectal cancer screening Speakers: -Devi Mukkai Krishnamurty, MBBS, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, CHI Healt…

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CommonSpirit Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Breast Cancer Screening Based on Risk Stratification 59:15

12M ago59:15

59:15

Learning Objectives: Promoting evidence-based cancer screening and prevention strategies Discerning between patients with average, below average, and above average risk Recognizing the differences between imaging modalities available for breast cancer screening Speakers: Jessica Croley, MD, Breast Medical Oncologist, OCI Breast Clinical Council Lea…

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5-Minute Check In: Mythbusting Headlines and Common Misconceptions 5:14

1y ago5:14

5:14

Myth vs. Fact: New series on mythbusting, comparing the culture of medicine with the evidence. Dr. Thomas McGinn and Dr. Ankita Sagar, System VP for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, tackle two commonly held beliefs and compare them to the data: 1) Statins and whether they cause muscle aches 2) Fasting before labs…

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5-Minute Check In: New Guidelines for Asthma Management and Changes in Biologics 6:07

1y ago6:07

6:07

New Guidelines for Asthma Management and Changes in Biologics featuring Dr. Rajan Merchant, Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology Specialist at Woodland Clinic. Discussed: 1) key recommendations for primary care from the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) update and 2) S.M.A.R.T. (Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy 3) Biologics Articles re…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Suicide Screening in Primary Care 59:43

1y ago59:43

59:43

Learning Objectives: Review best practices in screening for suicidal ideation Illustrate strategies for addressing suicidality in primary care using standard suicide risk scales Speaker: Jonathan DeHaan, MD, Psychiatry, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Group Andrew Trindle, LICSW, Manager, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Virginia Mason Hospit…

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Patient Steve: NeoGraft Restored My Hair & My Career 15:16

1y ago15:16

15:16

As his hair thinned, Steve recalled that “I was having issues with my customers... I just wasn't getting the right response from people and it was affecting sales.” He went to get a special certification for his plumbing business to show customers extra proof of his trustworthiness. But before he walked through the doors at the convention, there we…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Adult Depression Screening & Treatment 1:01:13

1y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Learning Objectives: - Describe the epidemiology of depression among adults - Discuss the assessment of depression among adults - Enumerate the treatments for depression among adults Speakers: Rajesh Tampi, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Bhatia Family Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, Creighton University School of Medicine Paneli…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Pediatric Depression Screening and Treatment 49:16

1y ago49:16

49:16

Learning Objectives: - Review best practices in screening and diagnosis - Illustrate treatment strategies - Identify and strategize to overcome common challenges Speaker: Jyotsna Ranga, MD, FAPA, DFAACAP, Associate Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, Program Director of Psychiatry Residency and Child/Adolescent Fellows…

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5-Minute Check In: RSV Deep Dive: Vaccine Strategy for Infants, Pregnant Women, and Adults 13:01

1y ago13:01

13:01

Dr. Vivekanandan and Dr. Hotez join Dr. McGinn for a deep dive discussion on RSV including vaccine strategy; options for infants, pregnant women and seniors; benefits vs. risks; and why people who qualify should get the RSV vaccine. Guests: Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, Division Chief, Infectious Disease, Creighton School of Medicine Dr. Peter Hotez, Pr…

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5-Minute Check In: Popular Decongestant is Ineffective and the Impact of Coffee on Arrhythmia 10:11

1y ago10:11

10:11

FDA says Popular Decongestant is Ineffective and the Impact of Coffee on Arrhythmia Guest: Dr. Kavita Chawla, Chair - EBM Education Committee, Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Articles referenced: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204737 In this 5-minute check in, Dr. McGinn and guest Dr. Kavita Chawla review two healt…

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5 Details That Deliver Superb Tummy Tuck Results 12:28

1y ago12:28

12:28

With a tummy tuck, the simplest details make a big difference. There are 5 important differences that only come from the experience of caring for thousands of tummy tuck, body lift, and weight loss patients. The belly button: Creating an elliptical “innie” belly button that makes the torso appear taller and leaner The mons: Ensuring the mons, or up…

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5-Minute Check In: Fall Viruses and Vaccination - What to Expect for COVID, Flu and RSV this year 7:11

1y ago7:11

7:11

Dr. Thomas McGinn discusses what to expect for Fall viruses and their respective vaccinations this year.By CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Basic Tenets of Clinical Interviews for LGBTQ+ Patients 56:25

1y ago56:25

56:25

Discusses appropriate use of pronouns and terminology to be utilized in communication with members of the LGBTQ+ community in an inclusive and equitable manner, in keeping with the values and ethics of health care delivery. Speakers: Dr. Mark Goodman, Creighton University School of Medicine, American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist Dr. Michael A…

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