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Kicking Off Kidney Week 2021 Nov 11, 2021

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Guest: John Friedewald, MD

What did the first day of the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2021 showcase? From COVID-19 to developments in kidney disease, Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shares highlights from Day 1.

Vaccinations: How Can HCPs Respond to Patients Choosing Not to Get Them? Jul 03, 2019

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Guest: Jennifer Caudle, DO

It’s an unfortunate reality that an increasing number of patients are refusing to get vaccinated—regardless of whether that’s the recommendation for themselves or their children. But luckily, there are ways you can talk to your patients about this, as Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains.

Strategies for Success: Exercising Our Mental Muscle Jun 06, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Kisma Orbovich

Improvement is something we’re all constantly chasing, whether it’s in the form of a promotion, a bigger house, or maybe even an ideal weight. So why do we often fail miserably at these attempts to make our lives better?

To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Kisma Orbovich, the CEO of Illumination Academy, to reveal the secret to true success and how gratitude may just be the lifehack we’ve been searching for.

How Artificial Intelligence Fits into the Pharmaceutical Industry May 31, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe

What was once a sci-fi tale is now a reality, but unlike the aliens and monsters common to this genre, artificial intelligence isn’t something healthcare professionals need to fear. On the contrary, it may just be the key to unlocking new solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, as Dr. Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe explains.

The Lasting Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Fighting the Lifelong Battle May 31, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Teresa Gil, PhD

Since about 21 million mothers in America experienced sexual abuse in their childhood, there’s a good chance that some of these women are our patients. So as their physicians, how can we provide them with the best possible care as they continue to cope with the lifelong effects of sexual abuse? That’s what Dr. Brian McDonough explores with Dr. Teresa Gil, author of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation.

Computerization of Healthcare: Are Your Patients Better Off? Feb 27, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Christopher Spagnuola, MD, FAAOS

As with any technology, there are benefits and limitations to the computerization of healthcare. On the plus side, as Dr. Christopher Spagnuola explains, electronic medical records are streamlining communication between medical providers when it comes to prescriptions, and telemedicine is revolutionizing post-op following orthopedic surgery. But there are unfortunately some downsides to this technology as well.

What Lessons Will We Learn from the Zika Virus? Jan 18, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Jorge Garcia, MD

Even though people have gained immunity to the Zika virus in certain parts of the world, Zika outbreaks can—and do—still occur. Tune in as Dr. Jorge Garcia joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the who, what, where, why, and how of the Zika virus, the once headline-dominating epidemic.

Can Listening to Music Improve Your Health? Jan 18, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Kenneth Davin Fine, MD

Dr. Brian McDonough brings up an age-old question: can listening to music cure your ailments? In an attempt to put this long-lived discussion to rest, Dr. McDonough welcomes Dr. Kenny Fine, a physician-musician of 15 years.

Defining the Various Aspects of Dementia Jan 18, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Patricia (Tia) Powell, MD

Since dementia is one of the most common health problems in the United States, it's hard not to know at least one person who is impacted by it. Proof of this is Dr. Tia Powell, who discusses the far-reaching impacts of dementia with Dr. Brian McDonough.

Going with Your Gut: Improving Gut Health Through Nutrition Jan 18, 2019

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Daryl Gioffre, DC

Are our diets helping or hurting us? To examine the link between your gut and your overall health, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by nutritionist Daryl Gioffre, who suggests that an unhealthy gut could very well be the root cause of significant health issues.

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