Best Diffuse Podcasts (2024)

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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship 55:47

9d ago55:47

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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries and Encounter Notes- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening and Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare f…

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DiffuseTap: What About Crypto Is Very TradFi? 27:32

3h ago27:32

27:32

How long will crypto remain tethered to the inefficiencies of traditional finance? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Matt Scharpf, Director of Business Development at Cboe Digital, about what tradfi elements are present in every crypto product, why crypto still needs old tradfi processes to participate in the market, and who will lead the way in a …

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DiffuseTap: What Happened to DeFi? 25:20

14d ago25:20

25:20

Are we on the cusp of a DeFi 2.0 era? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked David Martin, Head of Institutional Coverage at FalconX, about how the DeFi customer base has changed in the last 3 years, how ETFs have impacted the space, and what happened to crypto perpetual futures and options.

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DiffuseTap: Why Do Fintechs Need a Micro PE to Launch? 29:33

18d ago29:33

29:33

Could an investment banker underwriter make or break a token launch? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gary Sheynkman, Venture Partner at Further Ventures, about how critical investment banker underwriters are for launching new tokens, how fintech companies incubate with their first client, and what makes the micro PE model more effective than a tr…

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DiffuseTap: How to Build a Gender Balanced Talent Pool 26:41

23d ago26:41

26:41

How can organizations ensure women have a clear path to leadership? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Dennis Mellen, CEO of Full Throttle Leadership, about the persisting challenges to creating inclusivity in the workplace, what we need to do to diversify entire industries, and building fair pay expectations for all genders.…

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DiffuseTap: Why are VCs Obsessed with Data Availability Companies? 26:33

1M ago26:33

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What are data availability companies and why are they so valuable? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Edwyn Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of MultiAdaptive, about the concept of data availability and where it came from, what new projects are enabled by this surprisingly old idea, and why businesses in this area have impressively high valuations.…

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DiffuseTap: Can Crypto Go Mainstream Without Robust Back Office Tools? 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Could a lack of back office muscle be a major roadblock for institutional investment in crypto? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Norman Hannawa and Perry Woodin of NODE40 about what back office tools traditional finance has but crypto doesn’t, how having underdeveloped tool infrastructure can stifle innovation in crypto, and what innovative solutions are…

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Episode 152: Muharram and Āshūrā within the Shīʿī Tradition with Ahmad Rashid Salim 3:02:05

1M ago3:02:05

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Closing out the blessed month of Muharram, Parvez and Omar are back for a timely and important discussion about Muharram, the Day of Āshūrā, and the events of Karbala from a Shīʿī perspective. This is a deep dive into Shīʿī readings of early Muslim history and the centrality of the Ahl-al Bayt (The Household/Progeny of the Prophet Muhammedﷺ) and sp…

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DiffuseTap: Will AI Agents Rule the World? 27:26

2M ago27:26

27:26

How close are AI agents to becoming as smart as humans? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jason Sosa, Founder and CEO of Azara.AI, what state of the art AI agents can do, which companies are leading the AI agent revolution, and the best and worst case scenarios of AI agents becoming a part of our daily lives.…

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DiffuseTap: How to Structure a Killer Arb Trade 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

What lessons can U.S. traders learn from South Korea to seize lucrative arbitrage opportunities? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jiho Kang, Partner at Antler, about why crypto arb trading in South Korea has become so popular worldwide, why forex and crypto regulations in South Korea make it hard to execute these trades, and some successful arb st…

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DiffuseTap: Citizenship as a Service 26:22

3M ago26:22

26:22

What happens when your citizenship is only digital and not physical? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Lauren Razavi, Director of Special Projects at SafetyWing, about the benefits of becoming a citizen of a digital country, what is the target market for these types of services, and why a standard citizenship is not enough today.…

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DiffuseTap: How to Supercharge Education with AI 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

Can AI-powered education truly reach everyone, everywhere, and teach anything? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari, Inc. and Chairman of ExoDexa Holdings, Inc., about the biggest problems with online learning today, the growing market for AI-powered teaching solutions, and the vast possibilities for personalized, scal…

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DiffuseTap: Decentralized AI is Better AI 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Do you know the origins of the data that powers the AI you use every day? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jeff Turner of Chapman University and Kate Lynch of NeoSpace about what is ethical or unethical about LLMs today, how gaps in data make AI biased, and what has happened to AI LLMs in the last year that make decentralization important now.…

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Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research 1:13:03

3M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials- Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer- Health Care Disparities Research- Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer- Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA …

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Episode 151: Prophet Abraham, Sacrifice, God's Covenant and the Land of Israel with Dr. Ali Ataie 1:41:41

3M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

A special discussion for the Haj and Eid-ul Adha season, Parvez and Omar are joined by returning guest Dr. Ali Ataie. The show dives deep into the Prophet Abraham(as) in the monotheistic scriptures/traditions, including Abraham's service of sacrifice, the innumerable blessings bestowed to Abraham and his covenant with God. The conversation then exa…

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DiffuseTap: Proof of Expertise on The Blockchain 27:27

3M ago27:27

27:27

In a world of “fake it till you make it,” can blockchain separate the career pros from the posers? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Dror Gurevich, Founder and CEO of Velocity Career Labs, about putting proof of expertise on the blockchain, who will be able to enter and validate this information, and how non-institutional expertise can be tracked o…

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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): New Treatment Approaches for Relapsed Refractory DLBCL 50:57

3M ago50:57

50:57

- Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Including Staging and Grading, In the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu and RSV- Current Standard of Care, New & Emerging Treatment Approaches- Treatment Options for Relapsed Refractory DLBCL, Including Bispecific Antibodies- Understanding How Bispecific Antibodies Work in the Treatment of Relapsed …

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How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment 59:22

3M ago59:22

59:22

- Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy- Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care- Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems- How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treat…

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DiffuseTap: Why Wealth Managers Should Be in Crypto 25:23

4M ago25:23

25:23

Did tradfi “miss” the crypto boom on purpose or by accident? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Ken Arnold, Managing Director at Everglades Parkland Advisors, about what has kept traditional finance on the fence about crypto, what needs to change for wealth managers to get started, and what macro changes will make crypto investable.…

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What’s New in Precision Medicine 1:00:04

4M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

- Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine- How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments?- Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment- The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer- Talking with Your …

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Taking Your Blood Cancer Adherence Treatment on Schedule 57:54

4M ago57:54

57:54

- Overview of Blood Cancer Treatments- Understanding Treatment Side Effects- Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effects- Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments & Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments- Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time- The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule – Adhere…

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DiffuseTap: The Rise of Digital Art Valuations 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

Are digital artists becoming the lottery ticket of the investment world? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Michael Masucci, Director at EZTV Online Museum, about what has happened in the digital arts space in the last 70 years, whether NFTs are a distribution platform or an art form, and how investors can discover digital assets that could increase…

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DiffuseTap: Should LLMs Pay for Data with Crypto? 27:11

4M ago27:11

27:11

Can crypto unlock a new era of data control and… can consumers finally be fairly paid for their data? last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Andrew Chen, Co-Founder of Graffle, about owning data versus using free data from the internet, how data provenance would change if all data was on-chain, and how regulators are addressing key risk factors in data …

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DiffuseTap: Who are the Hackers of 2024? 26:11

4M ago26:11

26:11

Can self-custody and sophisticated wallets shield your crypto from new hacker tricks? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Cody Brown, Founder of Security Research Group, about how crypto cyber security has changed in the last year, what the characteristics of hacks are today, and what investors can do to protect themselves.…

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Episode 150: Protests, Encampments, and the BDS Movement with Zahra Billoo 1:56:14

4M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

For the show's 150th episode Parvez & Omar are joined by the second guest ever to appear on the podcast, Zahra Billoo , Civil rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA). Zahra brings her years of tireless Civil Rights work and activism to bear as she discusses the recent pr…

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DiffuseTap: Should Treasuries Be Tokenized? 26:47

4M ago26:47

26:47

Can we transition all treasuries and stocks onto the blockchain? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ryan McRobert and Ryan Mitteness of Fenwick & West about whether tokenized and on-chain stocks and treasuries are better, who wants to put treasuries on-chain in the first place, and what are the technical and regulatory hurdles to make it happen.…

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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

- Definition of a Caregiver- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being- Caregiving for an Older Adult- Caregiving for a Younger Adult- Couples, Partners, Siblings, & Friends- Challenges for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors- Family, Partner, & Friend Communication- Care Coordination Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends, &…

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DiffuseTap: How to Farm a Founder 33:17

5M ago33:17

33:17

What is the secret sauce to a successful startup? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jiho Kang, Partner at Antler, about how to tell whether a founder is bound to fail or to succeed, why some founders quit early and others persevere, and what lessons can be learned from failed founder partnerships.

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DiffuseTap: How Do You Spot the Next Big Investment Trend? 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

What does it take to find the next unicorn? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jennifer Byrne, General Partner at Grit Capital Partners, about how to spot hot technology trends early on and take advantage of them, what are the characteristics of a startup that could execute the next big thing, and how to manage risk when investing in brand new innov…

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DiffuseTap: Hybrid Digital Asset & TradFi Products 24:50

5M ago24:50

24:50

Are hybrid products the key to unlocking broader institutional crypto adoption? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Cato Felan III, Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner at La Hoja Capital Partners, about what hybrid digital asset and TradFi products are, what purpose they serve in the investment marketplace, and what the technical complexities of of…

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Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care 57:57

5M ago57:57

57:57

- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management- What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatmen…

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DiffuseTap: How to Kill the Money Transmission Business 30:13

5M ago30:13

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Zero-fee money transfers: Future reality or just a fintech fantasy? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Todd Crosland and Fiona Naughton of CoinZoom how they are eliminating high money transfer fees, why the average person pays so much in fees today, and how CoinZoom is able to profit from a 0% money transmission fee business model.…

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DiffuseTap: Derisk Your Sustainability Investments with Tax Dollars 25:29

6M ago25:29

25:29

Can our tax dollars accelerate innovation in sustainable food? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Ian Hedrick, Founder of City Farmers, why the agriculture department is investing $3B into the food sector, whether a non-profit structure is well suited for farming innovation investments, and discuss the ethicality of de-risking farming and sustainability in…

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Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments 55:04

6M ago55:04

55:04

- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters, & Flashing Lights- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team- Tips to Manage Low …

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DiffuseTap: Why is Space So F*cking Expensive? 27:21

6M ago27:21

27:21

Can we ever defy astronomical prices in space ventures? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Kate Lynch and Mike Scardera of NeoSpace about how space technology has evolved in the last decade, what impact Elon Musk and others have made on the space economy, and the main factors that contribute to the high cost of developing and launching space tech. The…

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Episode 149: A Physician's Medical Mission to the Gaza Strip with Dr. Mohammad Subeh 1:56:08

5M ago1:56:08

1:56:08

Parvez and Omar are truly honored to host Dr. Mohammad Subeh who just returned from a five week medical mission to the Gaza Strip, specifically the Rafah Crossing to the south. Dr. Subeh shares his background born to a Palestinian refugee family living in Kuwait and then forced to flee overnight at the start of the First Persian Gulf War and invasi…

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DiffuseTap: Supply Chain on the Blockchain As A Service 30:46

6M ago30:46

30:46

How can traditional supply chains make the most of the blockchain revolution? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Todd Ziegler, Founder and CEO of TruckCoinSwap, about how Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) works, how transportation and supply chain are optimized on a blockchain infrastructure, and which exchanges use this model.…

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Episode 148: Islam in the Inner City and the Work of Islah LA with Dr. Jihad Saafir 2:19:38

6M ago2:19:38

2:19:38

Here is an episode that's been a few years in the making! We finally had the privilege of sitting with Dr. Jihad Saafir of Islah LA to discuss his background, academic training, as well as the remarkable and pioneering work that Islah LA and Islah Academy are doing to serve the community in South Los Angeles. As you've come to expect from the podca…

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DiffuseTap: AI is Failing in Health Intelligence. What’s Missing and Why? 30:11

6M ago30:11

30:11

Can crowds crack the code of illness prediction? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Brigitte Piniewski, HealthTech Founder at BlockHealth, about how blockchain could be game-changing for the healthcare industry’s predictive capabilities, how AI can help make health data more actionable, and which groups are taking the lead in health data innovation.…

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DiffuseTap: How to Hire In a Crypto Bull Market 27:22

6M ago27:22

27:22

After the 2022 crypto shakeup, how has the hunt for top talent changed? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Emily Landon and Trevor Talley of The Crypto Recruiters about the crypto talent market of the last 18 months, red flags to look out for as people from collapsing firms have flooded the market, and whether TradFi people are cut out of crypto leade…

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CAR T-Cell Therapy: What’s New 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

- Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies- Understanding CARS – Chimeric Antigen Receptors- When to Consider CAR T-Cell Therapies as a Treatment Choice- Clinical Trials for CAR T-Cell Therapies- Discussion of CAR T-Cell Therapies- Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects- Specific Examples of How CAR T-Cell Therapies Contribute to Oncology Care- Key Ques…

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Episode 147: Imam Tahir Anwar, His Silicon Valley Roots, Religious Education, and Advice for Ramadan 1:22:57

6M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

It's not too often that you come across a Silicon Valley raised and Dar-ul-Uloom trained Imam but that's exactly who joins Parvez and Omar to kick-off the blessed month of Ramadan. Imam Tahir Anwar, Imam of the South Bay Islamic Association and Lecturer at Zaytuna College returns to the show! This time around the discussion includes a deep dive int…

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DiffuseTap: Why Do Master Accounts Rule Banking? 26:56

7M ago26:56

26:56

Did you know that Master Accounts are the Achilles’ heel of a fair US banking system? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Zev Shimko, Co-Founder at Custodia Bank, about why banks set up a master account with the Fed, why they are so important… why they’re not available to Fintechs, and how master account access has impacted the digital asset banking …

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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You 1:01:37

7M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for…

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DiffuseTap: Will Bitcoin and Its Mining Yield Go Up and Up? 23:30

7M ago23:30

23:30

Is the future of Bitcoin mining a gold rush? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Todd Esse, Founder of HashWorks Digital Industries, about how a crypto mining fund operates through crypto winters, how it hedges against energy costs, and whether the rise of Bitcoin prices can revive flailing mining companies.…

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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): Treatment Updates 1:01:02

7M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

- Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma- Staging and Grading- Current Standard of Care- Treatment Options for Resistant Disease- New and Emerging Treatment Approaches- The Role of Clinical Trials- How Research Contributes to Treatment Choices- Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort and Pain- The Increasing Role of Telehealt…

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DiffuseTap: AI Chatbots are Garbage 28:29

7M ago28:29

28:29

Are AI Chatbots just another tech bubble? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ryan Leusch, Founder of Unchain3d, about the different phases of the AI industry, how the technology could evolve this rapidly over the last year, and why ChatGPT just isn’t enough.

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DiffuseTap: Why Will 2024 Be a Great Year for Crypto? 26:29

7M ago26:29

26:29

Will 2024 be the year when crypto products rule the industry growth story again? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Stevie Cline, Managing Director at Vol. 1 Ventures, about emerging crypto projects poised to disrupt the market, critical factors leading to the downfall of certain protocols, and the evolving role and performance of NFTs in the curren…

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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects 1:01:36

7M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them - Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomat…

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Episode 146: From SoCal to Al-Azhar and Back with Shaykh Jamaal Diwan 2:04:33

8M ago2:04:33

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Parvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, co-founder and Resident Scholar at The Majlis. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Shaykh Jamaal discussing his personal journey connecting with his faith, his studies at Al-Azhar University, and the principles underlying The Majlis. Beyond his personal journey the conversation …

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