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Healio MinuteHealio Minute Podcast, Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of October 15, 2025In this edition, bioinductive implants for ACL reconstruction, osteochondral defects treatments and more. Read the full coverage here: ACL reconstruction with reinforced bioinductive implant may yield favorable outcomes Multiplug, single-plug techniques had comparable outcomes for osteochondral defects MRI-based clinical prediction model identified risk factors for patellar instability New technology, cost strategies continue to move robotic-assisted surgery forward Physician referral to physical therapy underutilized for patients with knee osteoarthritis References: Healio Interviews Khoja SS, et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2025;doi:10.1002/acr.25630.
2025-10-1511 min
PhysicianaryHealio Community Book Club: A conversation between Leonard Calabrese, DO and Eric Topol, MD, author of Super AgersThis special edition episode features the latest installment of Healio Community's book club. Physician author Eric Topol, MD, discusses his book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, a guide to the science of living a long life free of debilitating diseases with Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology. • Intro by Hansa Bhargava, MD 0:52 • A warm welcome by Leonard H. Calabrese, DO 1:38 • Introducing Eric Topol, MD 1:57 • "Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again" but did you think it would happen this fast? 2:49 • Let's get into "Super Agers" 4:34 •...
2025-09-3035 min
Healio MinuteHealio Minute Podcast, Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of September 30, 2025In this edition, we look at AI bias, nonsurgical biologic therapies and more. Read the full coverage here: ‘Math, not magic’: Identify and combat bias in AI Orthobiologics: Commit to evidence-based practice, foster cautious optimism TJR indications expand, making it a young man’s game Successful management of PJI occurred in about 50% of patients Risks of anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer are minimal and the benefits great References: Expert Submission Healio Interviews Higuera Rueda C, et al. Paper 1409. Present...
2025-09-3018 min
Healio RheuminationsHealio Community Book Club: A conversation between Leonard Calabrese, DO and Eric Topol, MD, author of Super AgersThis special edition episode features the latest installment of Healio Community's book club. Physician author Eric Topol, MD, discusses his book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, a guide to the science of living a long life free of debilitating diseases with Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology. · Intro by Adam J. Brown, MD 0:01 · A warm welcome by Leonard H. Calabrese, DO 0:47 · Introducing Eric Topol, MD 1:12 · "Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again" but did you think it would happen this fast? 1:54 · Let's get into "Super Age...
2025-09-1933 min
PhysicianaryIntroducing Clinical Intel with Healio Smart Guidance: An AI-Integrated Intelligence Platform (Recorded at Fierce Pharma Conference)In a special edition episode recorded at this year's Fierce Pharma Conference, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, joins Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, Todd Armstrong, and Mark Bard for a panel discussion about clinical and industry opinions surrounding AI in health care. • Intro 1:45 • Healio asked about 550 physicians, "What is your opinion of AI"? 2:36 • Todd, AI is part of the clinical workflow. […] What does it mean for advertisers, brands and publishers? What are the concerns and misconceptions? 3:26 • What is the biggest trend you've seen surrounding AI in clinical workflow? 6:45 • Dr. Matossian, what is the value of AI to clinicians? H...
2025-09-1724 min
Oncology OverdriveHealio's 2025 Disruptive Innovators Awards Reception, Presented at ASCOIn this special edition episode, recorded live at the ASCO Annual Meeting, hosts Shikha Jain, MD, and Edward Kim, MD, honor Healio's 2025 Disruptive Innovators for their positive disruption in the field of hematology/oncology, and for pushing the status quo to improve clinical practice. • Welcome to the fourth annual Healio Disruptive Innovator Awards in hematology/oncology. 1:00 • VK Gadi, MD PhD, presents the Health Equity Award. 3:56 • The Health Equity Award winner, Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD, makes a speech. 6:00 • Morgan Collier presents the Woman Disruptor of the Year Award. 7:38 • Betty S. Pace, MD, accepts the Woman Disru...
2025-08-2836 min
Healio MinuteOrthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of August 11, 2025In this edition, we look at how state opioid cap laws impact total joint replacements, how nutrition affects orthopedic surgery and more. Read the full coverage here: State opioid cap laws may reduce opioid fills after total joint replacement Nutrition may be key to muscle, bone health after surgery Should malnutrition screening occur before orthopedic surgery? Pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty with glenoid reaming may improve outcomes for young patients Physicians under pressure in name, image and likeness era References: Expert Submission Healio Interviews
2025-08-1216 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineBuilding confidence: The role of AI in medicine, developing surgical skills and moreOn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39 How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and background in technology now? What do you see in the future for AI and what is it going to do for us? 1:45 The hosts and guest discuss the use of AI in medicine. 4:27 The host...
2025-04-1544 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineBuilding confidence: The role of AI in medicine, developing surgical skills and moreOn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39 How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and background in technology now? What do you see in the future for AI and what is it going to do for us? 1:45 The hosts and guest discuss the use of AI in medicine. 4:27 The host...
2025-04-1544 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine"The 'Me' I want to be": The crossroads and navigation of careersOn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina, discussing the pivotal moments in one's career and knowing when and how to take the leap of faith. Intro 0:02 Live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 0:13 In this episode 1:11 Zhu discusses her career and the current crossroads she faces. 1:42 McCabe discusses the various crossroads one may face throughout their career. 3:19 Zhu discusses reflection and asks McCabe about her pivotal moments in her career. 4:43 McCabe discusses reinventing the self and taking the leap of faith. 5:28 What prompted you to change course? 10:46 Zhu and...
2025-02-1234 minMend the Gap: Equity in Medicine"The 'Me' I want to be": The crossroads and navigation of careersOn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina, discussing the pivotal moments in one's career and knowing when and how to take the leap of faith. Intro 0:02 Live from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 0:13 In this episode 1:11 Zhu discusses her career and the current crossroads she faces. 1:42 McCabe discusses the various crossroads one may face throughout their career. 3:19 Zhu discusses reflection and asks McCabe about her pivotal moments in her career. 4:43 McCabe discusses reinventing the self and taking the leap of faith. 5:28 What prompted you to change course? 10:46 Zhu and...
2025-02-1234 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from AAO Eyecelerator 2024: The art of work-life balanceOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Eyecelerator discussing the work life balance with guests Rupa Wong, MD, and Carolyn Pan, MD. Intro 0:02 In this episode 0:17 Tell us about yourself. 0:36 You both are very busy. How is the Eyecelerator meeting for you so far? 2:15 Enyedi discusses balancing motherhood and work. 3:05 The hosts and guests discuss the balance between parenting and career. 4:19 The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a program that offers childcare. Can you talk about that? 7:19 The hosts and guests discuss balancing meetings and family time. 8:06 How are you getting by i...
2025-01-1524 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from AAO Eyecelerator 2024: The art of work-life balanceOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Eyecelerator discussing the work life balance with guests Rupa Wong, MD, and Carolyn Pan, MD. Intro 0:02 In this episode 0:17 Tell us about yourself. 0:36 You both are very busy. How is the Eyecelerator meeting for you so far? 2:15 Enyedi discusses balancing motherhood and work. 3:05 The hosts and guests discuss the balance between parenting and career. 4:19 The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a program that offers childcare. Can you talk about that? 7:19 The hosts and guests discuss balancing meetings and family time. 8:06 How are you getting by i...
2025-01-1524 min
Healio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 16, 2024In this edition, we bring you Healio’s top lung cancer headlines in 2024. Read the full coverage here: California doctor with lung cancer receives first-of-its-kind lung-liver transplant ‘We were shocked’: Vaping considerably increases lung cancer risk among people who smoke FDA places hold on trial of cell therapy for lung cancer after patient death Findings highlight ‘desperate need’ to improve end-of-life cancer treatment ‘We have the technology’: Telehealth increases access to palliative care for cancer References: Canavan ME, et al. JAMA Oncol. 2024;doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2024...
2024-12-1913 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine"Humanitarian work in eye care" -- Crossover with Eyeluminaries PodcastIn this special crossover episode, Eyeluminaries hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are joined live by Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, at Eyecelerator 2024 in Chicago, IL. Intro :07 Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 3:14 In this episode 5:02 Intro of Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD 5:11 What started you on this journey to do humanitarian work? 5:30 MacDonald discusses the role of parents in defining of happiness. 10:56 Hovanesian discusses the background of his humanitarian work in Armenia. 11:36 What about the funding of these humanitarian projects? 12:50 What are your stories from doing humanitarian work? 14:11 What advice to do you h...
2024-12-1835 minMend the Gap: Equity in Medicine"Humanitarian work in eye care" -- Crossover with Eyeluminaries PodcastIn this special crossover episode, Eyeluminaries hosts Jim Mazzo and John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, are joined live by Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, at Eyecelerator 2024 in Chicago, IL. Intro :07 Welcome to the Eyeluminaries podcast 3:14 In this episode 5:02 Intro of Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD 5:11 What started you on this journey to do humanitarian work? 5:30 MacDonald discusses the role of parents in defining of happiness. 10:56 Hovanesian discusses the background of his humanitarian work in Armenia. 11:36 What about the funding of these humanitarian projects? 12:50 What are your stories from doing humanitarian work? 14:11 What advice to do you h...
2024-12-1835 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from WIO 2024: Empowering women and the attitude of gratitudeOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, Laura Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the meeting, their takeaways, empowering women and the practice of gratitude. Intro 0:02 In this episode 1:10 What brings you to Women in Ophthalmology? What excites you about this meeting? 1:30 Periman discusses private practice management. 3:06 Zhu and Periman discuss the obstacles women face as leaders in medicine and managing private practice. 4:10 Enyedi, Periman and Zhu discuss the "why" in medicine. 6:22 Enyedi, Zhu and Periman talk about balance between career and family. 9:20 How did you divide up the chapters in your career...
2024-11-2735 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from WIO 2024: Empowering women and the attitude of gratitudeOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, Laura Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, are live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the meeting, their takeaways, empowering women and the practice of gratitude. Intro 0:02 In this episode 1:10 What brings you to Women in Ophthalmology? What excites you about this meeting? 1:30 Periman discusses private practice management. 3:06 Zhu and Periman discuss the obstacles women face as leaders in medicine and managing private practice. 4:10 Enyedi, Periman and Zhu discuss the "why" in medicine. 6:22 Enyedi, Zhu and Periman talk about balance between career and family. 9:20 How did you divide up the chapters in your career...
2024-11-2735 min
Oncology OverdriveHighlights from 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Meeting Mic Re-Release)In this special crossover episode of Oncology Overdrive, we bring you Healio coverage from the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. With insights from Benjamin P. Levy, MD, and top headlines from the conference, Meeting Mic is your on-the-go source for highlights, pearls, and perspectives across all specialties. Benjamin P. Levy, MD, discusses key takeaways from the meeting. 0:49 Read the full coverage here: Ivonescimab extends PFS vs. pembrolizumab in advanced NSCLC, may be 'a new standard' Source: Zhou C, et al. Abstract 2700. Presented...
2024-11-1419 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineOn sexual harassment, Part 3: Live from Women in OphthalmologyOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the sexual harassment study, surveys and results with Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD, and Grace Sun, MD. Intro 0:02 Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD 0:31 Grace Sun, MD 0:42 In this episode 1:08 Why was the sexual harassment study done in 2018? What were the results? 1:35 Enyedi and Cabrera discuss the impact of sexual harassment among trainees. 2:46 Why was the study repeated? 3:35 What are the results of the second sexual harassment study? Has anything improved? 6:42 What else surprised you about the results of the second study? 7:49 What is the difference between sexual harassme...
2024-10-0917 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineOn sexual harassment, Part 3: Live from Women in OphthalmologyOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from Women in Ophthalmology discussing the sexual harassment study, surveys and results with Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD, and Grace Sun, MD. Intro 0:02 Michelle "Mimi" Cabrera, MD 0:31 Grace Sun, MD 0:42 In this episode 1:08 Why was the sexual harassment study done in 2018? What were the results? 1:35 Enyedi and Cabrera discuss the impact of sexual harassment among trainees. 2:46 Why was the study repeated? 3:35 What are the results of the second sexual harassment study? Has anything improved? 6:42 What else surprised you about the results of the second study? 7:49 What is the difference between sexual harassme...
2024-10-0917 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Women in Ophthalmology: Discussing residency programsOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from the Women in Ophthalmology meeting with Pratap Challa, MD, Fasika Woreta, MD, Jennifer Lindsey, MD, and Annie Wishna, MD, discussing residency programs. Intro 0:01 Meet the panel 0:11 Pratap Challa, MD 0:23 Fasika Woreta, MD, MPH 1:05 Jennifer Lindsey, MD, MBA 1:43 Annie E. Wishna, MD 2:18 In this episode 2:28 What are your thoughts on parental leave policies and what are your experiences with it? 2:33 How do you approach the residency applications when it comes to holistic reviews? 8:15 Has providing a virtual aspect to the application process increased your numbers? 11:43 Do you have any advice for app...
2024-09-1825 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Women in Ophthalmology: Discussing residency programsOn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, is live from the Women in Ophthalmology meeting with Pratap Challa, MD, Fasika Woreta, MD, Jennifer Lindsey, MD, and Annie Wishna, MD, discussing residency programs. Intro 0:01 Meet the panel 0:11 Pratap Challa, MD 0:23 Fasika Woreta, MD, MPH 1:05 Jennifer Lindsey, MD, MBA 1:43 Annie E. Wishna, MD 2:18 In this episode 2:28 What are your thoughts on parental leave policies and what are your experiences with it? 2:33 How do you approach the residency applications when it comes to holistic reviews? 8:15 Has providing a virtual aspect to the application process increased your numbers? 11:43 Do you have any advice for app...
2024-09-1825 min
Healio MinuteDME/Retina Edition: Top Headlines for Week of September 9, 2024In this edition, enrollment and dosing complete in phase 1 trial of AIV007, popular benchmarks in clinical practice guidelines and more. Read the full coverage here: Enrollment, dosing complete in phase 1 trial of AIV007 for AMD, diabetic macular edema OCT, visual acuity popular benchmarks in clinical practice guidelines for DME First patient dosed in phase 2 trial of EC-104 implant for diabetic macular edema OCS-01 eye drop for DME in second stage of phase 3 trial Q&A: Susvimo delivers immediate durability after implantation in wet AMD References:
2024-09-1208 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in medicine roundtable, Part 1: On leadership and mentorshipOn this special edition episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, with Oncology Overdrive's Shikha Jain, MD, and Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss leadership in medicine and the importance of mentorship with a panel of guests. Intro 0:28 Meet the panel 2:00 Vineet Arora, MD 2:12 Jennifer Bepple, MD 2:29 Mara Schenker, MD, FACS 2:55 In this episode 3:21 How did you become the leader that you are today? And what is your advice for young physicians who want to find themselves in your position one day? 3:27 Were you always "leadership material" or was it something you developed over time? 10:26 How has mentorship improved your outlook on your ca...
2024-08-2826 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in medicine roundtable, Part 1: On leadership and mentorshipOn this special edition episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, with Oncology Overdrive's Shikha Jain, MD, and Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss leadership in medicine and the importance of mentorship with a panel of guests. Intro 0:28 Meet the panel 2:00 Vineet Arora, MD 2:12 Jennifer Bepple, MD 2:29 Mara Schenker, MD, FACS 2:55 In this episode 3:21 How did you become the leader that you are today? And what is your advice for young physicians who want to find themselves in your position one day? 3:27 Were you always "leadership material" or was it something you developed over time? 10:26 How has mentorship improved your outlook on your ca...
2024-08-2826 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineFriendly but not familiar: Leadership in practice management with Nikie Walker, EdDIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, discuss the unpredictable path of careers, leadership in management and opportunities for growth with Nikie Walker, EdD. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:03 Introduction 1:16 Welcome Nikie Walker, EdD 1:27 Tell us about your background, your optometry practice and how you combine human resources and education with your work in eye care. 2:33 What is your advice for physicians taking on management roles? 9:09 What are your tips for giving constructive feedback to employees? 17:47 How do you build a good rapport with your staff without getting too involved? How do...
2024-08-1441 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineFriendly but not familiar: Leadership in practice management with Nikie Walker, EdDIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, discuss the unpredictable path of careers, leadership in management and opportunities for growth with Nikie Walker, EdD. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:03 Introduction 1:16 Welcome Nikie Walker, EdD 1:27 Tell us about your background, your optometry practice and how you combine human resources and education with your work in eye care. 2:33 What is your advice for physicians taking on management roles? 9:09 What are your tips for giving constructive feedback to employees? 17:47 How do you build a good rapport with your staff without getting too involved? How do...
2024-08-1441 min
Healio MinuteDME/Retina Edition: Top Headlines for Week of July 8, 2024In this edition, FDA approves Vabysmo prefilled syringe for retinal diseases, 4D Molecular Therapeutics updates on retinal disease candidates and more. Read the full coverage here: FDA approves Vabysmo prefilled syringe for retinal diseases VIDEO: 4D Molecular Therapeutics shares update on retinal disease candidates FDA approves Eylea biosimilar FYB203/Ahzantive VIDEO: Oral therapy improves central subfield thickness in DME in early-stage study ANI Pharmaceuticals to acquire Alimera Sciences References: Agrawal R. RZ402: Initial results from a phase 2 study of a novel, orally administered...
2024-07-1110 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineSeize the Opportunity: Discussing mentorship with Kathryn Colby, MDIn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, chats with guest Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, about her schooling, career, mentorship, chairmanship and being a parent. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:04 Introduction 1:14 Welcome Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD 2:31 Tell us about where you're from, where you grew up and how you became an ophthalmologist. 2:47 In college, did you know you wanted to go to medical school? 4:36 What was your PhD work on? 5:09 Enyedi and Colby discuss Colby's psychiatry background and how it prepared her to being a chairperson and a mother. 6:49 Colby talks about motherhood while attending medical school. 7:36...
2024-07-1030 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineSeize the Opportunity: Discussing mentorship with Kathryn Colby, MDIn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, chats with guest Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, about her schooling, career, mentorship, chairmanship and being a parent. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap 1:04 Introduction 1:14 Welcome Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD 2:31 Tell us about where you're from, where you grew up and how you became an ophthalmologist. 2:47 In college, did you know you wanted to go to medical school? 4:36 What was your PhD work on? 5:09 Enyedi and Colby discuss Colby's psychiatry background and how it prepared her to being a chairperson and a mother. 6:49 Colby talks about motherhood while attending medical school. 7:36...
2024-07-1030 min
Healio MinuteRheumatology/Psoriatic Arthritis Edition: Top Headlines for Week of May 20, 2024In this edition, difficult-to-treat psoriatic arthritis 'not all about the therapies', Samsung biosimilar comparable to etanercept and more. Read the full coverage here: Difficult-to-treat psoriatic arthritis 'not all about the therapies' Samsung biosimilar comparable to etanercept for psoriatic arthritis outcomes at 1 year Boehringer Ingelheim, Quallent partner to expand Humira biosimilar access VIDEO: Mitigating risk for psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis FDA approves high-concentration, citrate-free form of interchangeable biosimilar Cyltezo References: Healio Interview Łosińska K, et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2024;doi:1...
2024-05-2308 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineElevate your Game: Strategies for leaders mentoring the next generationIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, chat with Jeannette Bankes about leadership in eye care and mentoring the next generation of leaders. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introduction :23 · Welcome Jeannette Bankes 1:11 · Tell us about your current role at Alcon. 2:02 · Alcon's earnings are outstanding. What do you attribute to? 3:11 · Where did your journey start? How did you find your way into ophthalmology? 4:59 · What makes a good leader? 10:50 · What makes a good mentor? 13:08 · How did you become so analytical? 17:07 · What a...
2024-05-0844 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineElevate your Game: Strategies for leaders mentoring the next generationIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, chat with Jeannette Bankes about leadership in eye care and mentoring the next generation of leaders. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introduction :23 · Welcome Jeannette Bankes 1:11 · Tell us about your current role at Alcon. 2:02 · Alcon's earnings are outstanding. What do you attribute to? 3:11 · Where did your journey start? How did you find your way into ophthalmology? 4:59 · What makes a good leader? 10:50 · What makes a good mentor? 13:08 · How did you become so analytical? 17:07 · What a...
2024-05-0844 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineMaking the World a Better Place: Humanitarian Care in Eye CareIn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, discuss their careers, their roles in humanitarian care and the importance of mentorship with Bonnie An Henderson, MD, and Abby Markward, MBA. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :29 · Welcome Abby Markward & Bonnie Henderson, MD :40 · Tell us about your current roles in leadership and how you came to be in these positions of leadership. 1:27 · Henderson: Can you speak to some of the leadership roles you've had and how they've informed your current role? 7:20 · Markward: Tell us about your current leadership role at A...
2024-04-1733 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineMaking the World a Better Place: Humanitarian Care in Eye CareIn this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, discuss their careers, their roles in humanitarian care and the importance of mentorship with Bonnie An Henderson, MD, and Abby Markward, MBA. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :29 · Welcome Abby Markward & Bonnie Henderson, MD :40 · Tell us about your current roles in leadership and how you came to be in these positions of leadership. 1:27 · Henderson: Can you speak to some of the leadership roles you've had and how they've informed your current role? 7:20 · Markward: Tell us about your current leadership role at A...
2024-04-1733 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineDiversity in Leadership with Lori Tierney: President of J&J AmericasIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, talks diversity in leadership with Lori Tierney, as well as her journey from vision science to president of Americas for Johnson & Johnson Vision. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introduction :09 · Welcome Lori Tierney :48 · What is your leadership style? How does it differ from your male counterparts? 2:18 · Who was your role model growing up? Who inspired you to choose this career path? 5:20 · What did your mom do, and did she have an influence on your career? 9:16 · You came from a STEM background. How did you end up choosi...
2024-03-1343 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineDiversity in Leadership with Lori Tierney: President of J&J AmericasIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, talks diversity in leadership with Lori Tierney, as well as her journey from vision science to president of Americas for Johnson & Johnson Vision. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introduction :09 · Welcome Lori Tierney :48 · What is your leadership style? How does it differ from your male counterparts? 2:18 · Who was your role model growing up? Who inspired you to choose this career path? 5:20 · What did your mom do, and did she have an influence on your career? 9:16 · You came from a STEM background. How did you end up choosi...
2024-03-1343 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineHow to get involved in clinical research: Live from Hawaiian Eye, Part 2In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Laura Periman, MD, chat with Kendra Hileman on how to get involved in clinical research. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :06 · Welcome Kendra Hileman :33 · What is your role and what do you do? :38 · How do you get involved in clinical research as a private practice surgeon? 1:53 · Alconscience.com 3:49 · How did you build up the infrastructure to participate in clinical trials? 8:15 · How do you decide what questions you ask and where to place your priorities in research and development? 9:50 · ...
2024-02-1524 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineHow to get involved in clinical research: Live from Hawaiian Eye, Part 2In this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Laura Periman, MD, chat with Kendra Hileman on how to get involved in clinical research. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :06 · Welcome Kendra Hileman :33 · What is your role and what do you do? :38 · How do you get involved in clinical research as a private practice surgeon? 1:53 · Alconscience.com 3:49 · How did you build up the infrastructure to participate in clinical trials? 8:15 · How do you decide what questions you ask and where to place your priorities in research and development? 9:50 · ...
2024-02-1524 min
Healio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of February 12, 2024In this edition, blood test for lung cancer patients who may benefit from further immunotherapy, invasive procedures following lung cancer screenings and more. Read the full coverage here: Blood test identifies those with lung cancer who may benefit from further immunotherapy Invasive procedures rarely follow false-positive lung cancer screenings Study: Positive associations found between smoking and risk of ALS Major cancer surgery associated with ‘elevated’ risk for venous thromboembolism Quality improvement project bridges ‘significant gap’ in biomarker testing for lung cancer References: Anagnostou A, et al...
2024-02-1513 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen who champion women: Live from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Part 1In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Laura Periman, MD, chat with Kendra Hileman and Jasmine Ainetchian about women in leadership and championing other women in their careers. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :21 · Welcome :53 · Kendra Hileman 1:03 · Jasmine Ainetchian 2:10 · Kendra: how did you find yourself in the field of ophthalmology? 4:10 · Reverse mentoring 6:15 · Imposter syndrome 7:59 · Jasmine: is there an important mentor that has influenced you? 9:39 · How often do you think or ask a mentor/mentee, "Where do you want to be in five, ten years?" 12:00 ·...
2024-01-2529 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen who champion women: Live from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Part 1In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Laura Periman, MD, chat with Kendra Hileman and Jasmine Ainetchian about women in leadership and championing other women in their careers. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · Introduction :21 · Welcome :53 · Kendra Hileman 1:03 · Jasmine Ainetchian 2:10 · Kendra: how did you find yourself in the field of ophthalmology? 4:10 · Reverse mentoring 6:15 · Imposter syndrome 7:59 · Jasmine: is there an important mentor that has influenced you? 9:39 · How often do you think or ask a mentor/mentee, "Where do you want to be in five, ten years?" 12:00 ·...
2024-01-2529 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in Medicine with Marguerite McDonald, MDIn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, sit down and chat with guest Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS, about her career as a woman in medicine and ophthalmology. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introductions :13 · Welcome Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS :33 · Tell us about your journey to ophthalmology 3:50 · Refractive error in children and as a "true" ophthalmic disease 7:44 · McDonald on her family and mentors 10:00 · The evolution of women in ophthalmology and in medicine 12:36 · What was it like being an ophthalmologist back then as a woman? 14:49...
2023-10-3039 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in Medicine with Marguerite McDonald, MDIn this episode, Laura Enyedi, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, sit down and chat with guest Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS, about her career as a woman in medicine and ophthalmology. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Introductions :13 · Welcome Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS :33 · Tell us about your journey to ophthalmology 3:50 · Refractive error in children and as a "true" ophthalmic disease 7:44 · McDonald on her family and mentors 10:00 · The evolution of women in ophthalmology and in medicine 12:36 · What was it like being an ophthalmologist back then as a woman? 14:49...
2023-10-3039 min
Healio MinuteProstate Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of October 9, 2023In this edition, precision navigators reduce racial disparities in genomic testing; cancer diagnoses fell sharply during early days of pandemic; Prostate Cancer Awareness Month updates, and more. Read the full coverage here: Precision navigators reduce racial disparities in genomic testing for prostate cancer Cancer diagnoses fell sharply during early days of pandemic, NCI report shows Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Financial hardship common, exercise beneficial Researchers identify 11 genes linked to aggressive prostate cancer Black men less likely to receive targeted therapy for metastatic prostate cancer References:
2023-10-1013 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Women in OphthalmologyIn this episode, hosts Laura Enyedi, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, sit down and chat with guests Carey Powers, Ali Salo and Tiffany Haynes, to discuss women in leadership, live from the Women in Ophthalmology meeting. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Live from Women in Ophthalmology :11 · Introductions :15 · Learning from women leaders at WiO 2:56 · Leadership lessons from "Raise Your Play" session 3:26 · Discussion of "Leave Mean Girls Behind" by Jennifer Cross 5:48 · Miscommunication 8:57 · Men Who Champion Women 10:22 · Being assertive vs. being authentic 14:32 · Finding your strengths and neu...
2023-10-0924 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Women in OphthalmologyIn this episode, hosts Laura Enyedi, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, sit down and chat with guests Carey Powers, Ali Salo and Tiffany Haynes, to discuss women in leadership, live from the Women in Ophthalmology meeting. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · Live from Women in Ophthalmology :11 · Introductions :15 · Learning from women leaders at WiO 2:56 · Leadership lessons from "Raise Your Play" session 3:26 · Discussion of "Leave Mean Girls Behind" by Jennifer Cross 5:48 · Miscommunication 8:57 · Men Who Champion Women 10:22 · Being assertive vs. being authentic 14:32 · Finding your strengths and neu...
2023-10-0924 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineStrategies to combat sexual harassment, part 2: A discussion with expertsLaura Enyedi, MD, Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, talk with Michelle Cabrera, MD, Lauren Hock, MD, Olivia Killner, MD, and Brittni Scruggs, MD, PhD, on the topic of sexual harassment in the field of ophthalmology. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :06 · Introductions :18 · Trigger warning 3:38 · The scope and severity of sexual harassment 3:53 · Do you have advice for people in terms of when to report and how to address sexual harassment? 9:05 · Toolkit for Responding to Patient Initiated Verbal Sexual Harassment 17:38 · Workshop Curriculum for Responding to...
2023-08-2239 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineStrategies to combat sexual harassment, part 2: A discussion with expertsLaura Enyedi, MD, Susan MacDonald, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, talk with Michelle Cabrera, MD, Lauren Hock, MD, Olivia Killner, MD, and Brittni Scruggs, MD, PhD, on the topic of sexual harassment in the field of ophthalmology. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :06 · Introductions :18 · Trigger warning 3:38 · The scope and severity of sexual harassment 3:53 · Do you have advice for people in terms of when to report and how to address sexual harassment? 9:05 · Toolkit for Responding to Patient Initiated Verbal Sexual Harassment 17:38 · Workshop Curriculum for Responding to...
2023-08-2239 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineRising Above: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in ophthalmologyLaura B. Enyedi, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace with Audrey Talley Rostov, MD. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · The topic 1:31 · Dr. Enyedi on sexual harassment and the survey study 1:47 · Dr. Periman on sexual harassment and her experiences 3:53 · Dr. Rostov on sexual harassment, bullying and DEI 5:11 · Academic studies on sexual harassment in ophthalmology 9:40 · Harassment, bullying and discriminations: power differential 18:48 · Issues of unconscious bias and gender bias 22:03 · Discrimination: pregnancy and motherhood 28:33 · Bystander inter...
2023-06-0548 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineRising Above: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in ophthalmologyLaura B. Enyedi, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace with Audrey Talley Rostov, MD. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 · The topic 1:31 · Dr. Enyedi on sexual harassment and the survey study 1:47 · Dr. Periman on sexual harassment and her experiences 3:53 · Dr. Rostov on sexual harassment, bullying and DEI 5:11 · Academic studies on sexual harassment in ophthalmology 9:40 · Harassment, bullying and discriminations: power differential 18:48 · Issues of unconscious bias and gender bias 22:03 · Discrimination: pregnancy and motherhood 28:33 · Bystander inter...
2023-06-0548 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from ASCRS: Meeting hacks to help you survive and thrive!Susan MacDonald, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, chat about meeting hacks live from ASCRS. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :11 · The mechanics: what to do when participating and how to prioritize time 1:12 · Opportunities at ASCRS: networking 5:38 · Comfortable conference clothes 7:57 · Comfortable footwear 9:49 · Briefcases 14:10 · Etiquette: manners 15:08 · Shutting down the negative self-talk 22:49 · Self-talk 23:18 · Say what needs to be said: body language and being bold 25:26 · Improv theatre game: "Yes and" 28:25 · Command the stage 29:45 · Thank you 3...
2023-05-1534 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from ASCRS: Meeting hacks to help you survive and thrive!Susan MacDonald, MD, Cathleen McCabe, MD, Laura M. Periman, MD, and Dagny Zhu, MD, chat about meeting hacks live from ASCRS. · Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :00 · The topic :11 · The mechanics: what to do when participating and how to prioritize time 1:12 · Opportunities at ASCRS: networking 5:38 · Comfortable conference clothes 7:57 · Comfortable footwear 9:49 · Briefcases 14:10 · Etiquette: manners 15:08 · Shutting down the negative self-talk 22:49 · Self-talk 23:18 · Say what needs to be said: body language and being bold 25:26 · Improv theatre game: "Yes and" 28:25 · Command the stage 29:45 · Thank you 3...
2023-05-1534 min
Healio MinuteLeukemia Edition: Top Headlines for Week of May 1, 2023In this edition, immunotherapy improves survival rates of infants with leukemia; extreme poverty linked to higher risk for relapse among children with ALL; FDA approves allogeneic cell therapy and more. Read the full coverage here: Addition of immunotherapy to chemotherapy improves survival rates of infants with leukemia Extreme poverty linked to nearly twofold higher risk for relapse among children with ALL FDA approves allogeneic cell therapy Omisirge for patients with blood cancers Vaping linked to cancer-related cognitive impairment among young adult cancer survivors Intervention reduces financial toxicity...
2023-05-0412 min
Healio MinuteLeukemia Edition: Top Headlines for Week of April 10, 2023In this edition, DNA sequencing could identify patients with high-risk AML; review of major advances and challenges in chronic lymphocytic leukemia; FDA advisory panel backs polatuzumab vedotin and more. Read the full coverage here: DNA sequencing could identify patients with AML at high risk for relapse after HSCT Review highlights major advances, continuing challenges in chronic lymphocytic leukemia FDA advisory panel backs polatuzumab vedotin-piiq benefit-risk profile in first-line DLBCL CAR T cells improve quality of life for majority of recipients Community physicians play essential role in long-term...
2023-04-1315 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWearing multiple hats: How to multitask and balance career paths outside of clinical practiceDagny Zhu, MD, Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, talk with Cynthia A. Matossian, MD, FACS, about the multitude of career pathways in ophthalmology and balancing career with family. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 The topic 4:20 Welcome Dr. Matossian 4:54 About Dr. Matossian and her journey 5:06 Mentors 6:38 Reaching out and expressing interest 7:30 Figuring out what to do and the steps taken 8:04 Administrative practice 9:31 Ask for help 10:08 Intention 10:55 Periman's activities outside of clinical practice 11:23 Steps to working outside of clinical practice 12:59 Planning chapter two in a career 15:34 Speaking and writing articles benefits clinical practice 17:37...
2023-01-2733 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWearing multiple hats: How to multitask and balance career paths outside of clinical practiceDagny Zhu, MD, Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, talk with Cynthia A. Matossian, MD, FACS, about the multitude of career pathways in ophthalmology and balancing career with family. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :01 The topic 4:20 Welcome Dr. Matossian 4:54 About Dr. Matossian and her journey 5:06 Mentors 6:38 Reaching out and expressing interest 7:30 Figuring out what to do and the steps taken 8:04 Administrative practice 9:31 Ask for help 10:08 Intention 10:55 Periman's activities outside of clinical practice 11:23 Steps to working outside of clinical practice 12:59 Planning chapter two in a career 15:34 Speaking and writing articles benefits clinical practice 17:37...
2023-01-2733 min
Healio MinuteHematology Oncology Edition: Healio's Top Headlines of 2023In this edition, NCI director announces breast cancer diagnosis, neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen in pancreatic cancer, gender harassment is in oncology and more. Read the full coverage here: NCI director announces breast cancer diagnosis, says prognosis ‘very favorable’ Neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen extends survival in pancreatic cancer Survey shows gender harassment is ‘strikingly common’ in oncology Proton pump inhibitor use linked to elevated cancer risk Memorial Sloan Kettering pauses CAR-T clinical trial to investigate patient death References: Katz MHG, et al. JAMA Oncol. 2022;doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.2319. Pres...
2022-12-2911 min
Healio MinuteBreast Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 12, 2022In this episode, FDA grants fast track designation to REM-001; practice-changing treatment advances continue; proton partial breast radiotherapy appears effective and more. Read the full coverage here: FDA grants fast track designation to REM-001 for cutaneous metastatic breast cancer Practice-changing treatment advances continue in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer Proton partial breast radiotherapy appears effective, safe for early breast cancer New endocrine therapy options for patients with breast cancer on the horizon, expert says Use of contraception decreases after breast cancer diagnosis References: Choi...
2022-12-1310 min
Healio MinuteNeurology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of November 7, 2022In this edition, we bring you more news and Healio-exclusive interviews from the American Neurological Association Annual Meeting. Read the full coverage here: Diversity key to understanding genetics of neurodegenerative disease Assessing chemical exposures key to understanding neuro diseases and disorders VIDEO: Neurological complications can spur from certain infectious diseases Age, specific pathology tied to shorter symptom duration in rapidly progressive dementia Cognition in persons with epilepsy dependent on type, therapy model References: Asghar F et al. Cognition in persons with epilepsy: Differences...
2022-11-1011 min
Healio MinuteNeurology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of October 31, 2022In this edition, we bring you news and Healio-exclusive interviews from the American Neurological Association Annual Meeting. Read the full coverage here: Optimism in older adults improves functional recovery after stroke Neurologic, neurocognitive symptoms of COVID-19 persist for 1 year after diagnosis VIDEO: Functional movement disorders diagnosed on presence of positive criteria Pain, sleep, mood disorders most common comorbidities in patients with narcolepsy VIDEO: Gene therapy potential treatment target for Duchenne muscular dystrophy References: Chamberlain J, et al. Neurogenetics and gene therapy. Presented at...
2022-11-0315 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineFIGSDagny Zhu, MD, talks with Trina Spear and Heather Hasson, co-founders and co-CEOs of FIGS Scrubs, about how they help female physicians feel confident and perform their best, their initiatives to celebrate healthcare workers and address gender disparities in the medical workforce and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :21 Welcome Trina Spear and Heather Hasson :31 About how Spear and Hasson got started, and the glass ceilings they have broken as women in this industry 1:00 Background on making clothes and fashion 4:58 Limits in scrubs fashion, fabric; why does everything have to be a V-Neck? 5:35...
2022-09-2625 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineFIGSDagny Zhu, MD, talks with Trina Spear and Heather Hasson, co-founders and co-CEOs of FIGS Scrubs, about how they help female physicians feel confident and perform their best, their initiatives to celebrate healthcare workers and address gender disparities in the medical workforce and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :21 Welcome Trina Spear and Heather Hasson :31 About how Spear and Hasson got started, and the glass ceilings they have broken as women in this industry 1:00 Background on making clothes and fashion 4:58 Limits in scrubs fashion, fabric; why does everything have to be a V-Neck? 5:35...
2022-09-2625 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineBuilding Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the ORDagny Zhu, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, talk with Michelle T. Cabrera, MD, Himani Goyal, MD, and Nicole Fram, MD, about managing and overcoming complications in the OR, ways to instill confidence in young female surgeons and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :25 Welcome Dr. Cabrera, Dr. Goyal and Dr. Fram 1:03 About Cabrera 1:19 About Goyal 1:30 About Fram 1:43 When did you decide, "I think I can handle this. I think I've got the know-how to make the patient do alright"? 3:28 Cabrera on imposter syndrome in men vs. women regarding complications when it comes to...
2022-08-2537 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineBuilding Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the ORDagny Zhu, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, talk with Michelle T. Cabrera, MD, Himani Goyal, MD, and Nicole Fram, MD, about managing and overcoming complications in the OR, ways to instill confidence in young female surgeons and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :25 Welcome Dr. Cabrera, Dr. Goyal and Dr. Fram 1:03 About Cabrera 1:19 About Goyal 1:30 About Fram 1:43 When did you decide, "I think I can handle this. I think I've got the know-how to make the patient do alright"? 3:28 Cabrera on imposter syndrome in men vs. women regarding complications when it comes to...
2022-08-2537 min
Healio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of August 8, 2022In this edition, lung cancer risk is high among smokers for whom screening is not recommended; the role of circulating tumor DNA in lung cancer detection and treatment is 'exciting' for field; a subset of patients with lung cancer have poor response to COVID-19 vaccines, and more. Read the full coverage here: Lung cancer risk high among smokers for whom screening is not recommended Role of circulating tumor DNA in lung cancer detection, treatment 'exciting' for field Subset of patients with lung cancer have poor response to COVID-19 vaccines ...
2022-08-1111 min
Healio MinuteNeurology Edition: Top Headlines for July 18, 2022In this week’s edition, Break Through Cancer awards $50M to fund a ‘radical collaboration’ in cancer research; the FDA grants a breakthrough device designation for an MS plasma test; App-based mental exercises may improve cognitive impairment; and more. Read the full coverage here: Break Through Cancer awards $50M to fund ‘radical collaboration’ in cancer research FDA grants breakthrough device designation for MS plasma test App-based mental exercises improve cognitive impairment Neurodevelopment in infants with CHD may be predicted in utero Benefits of ticagrelor, aspirin for stroke outweigh r...
2022-07-2110 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineCelebrating Female Authors in OphthalmologyDagny Zhu, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, talk with Andrea L. Kossler, MD, Cherie A. Fathy, MD, MPH, and Bonnie A. Henderson, MD, about the incredible accomplishments of female authors in ophthalmology journals, ways to encourage growth and limit disparities and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :18 Welcome Dr. Fathy 54 Welcome Dr. Kossler 1:26 Welcome Dr. Henderson 2:27 Welcome Dr. Periman 3:24 Discussing Dr. Fathy's study on female authorship in ophthalmology journals 4:06 Female authorship trends; has there been improvement? 8:31 Ways in which young people can navigate inequity early in their careers 10:56 Conscious decisions to ensure...
2022-06-2947 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineCelebrating Female Authors in OphthalmologyDagny Zhu, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, talk with Andrea L. Kossler, MD, Cherie A. Fathy, MD, MPH, and Bonnie A. Henderson, MD, about the incredible accomplishments of female authors in ophthalmology journals, ways to encourage growth and limit disparities and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :12 The topic :18 Welcome Dr. Fathy 54 Welcome Dr. Kossler 1:26 Welcome Dr. Henderson 2:27 Welcome Dr. Periman 3:24 Discussing Dr. Fathy's study on female authorship in ophthalmology journals 4:06 Female authorship trends; has there been improvement? 8:31 Ways in which young people can navigate inequity early in their careers 10:56 Conscious decisions to ensure...
2022-06-2947 min
Healio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of May 9, 2022In this edition, early lung cancer detection improves survival rates; incidental respiratory findings on low-dose CT lung cancer screening common; certain patients may derive more benefit from immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer and more. Read the full coverage here: Early lung cancer detection improves survival rates Incidental respiratory findings on low-dose CT lung cancer screening common Certain patients may derive more benefit from immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer Bispecific antibody shows durable benefit in advanced solid tumors Enhertu receives priority review for HER2-mutated non-small...
2022-05-1311 min
Healio MinuteAMD/Retina Edition: Top Headlines for Week of April 25, 2022In this edition, European commission approves Beovu for DME, choroidal vascularity index linked with geographic atrophy progression, intravitreal gene therapy effective, safe in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, and more. Read the full coverage here: Susvimo noninferior to monthly ranibizumab with similar efficacy European Commission approves Beovu for DME Intravitreal gene therapy effective, safe in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy Teprotumumab may provide better outcomes than IV methylprednisolone in thyroid eye disease Choroidal vascularity index linked with geographic atrophy progression References: Healio Interviews ...
2022-04-2707 min
Healio MinuteAMD/Retina Edition: Top Headlines for Week of April 18, 2022In this edition, digital imaging and AI advance investigation of systemic disease through the retina; handheld retinal imaging devices may have utility in screening; Xipere launches in the US; and more. Read the full coverage here: Digital imaging, AI advance investigation of systemic disease through the retina No additional visual benefit seen with nesvacumab-aflibercept combination in DME Soft drusen, subretinal drusenoid deposits may be separate diseases leading to AMD Xipere launches in US Handheld retinal imaging devices may have utility in screening References: ...
2022-04-2008 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLeading and Managing Your Team as a Female SurgeonLaura M. Periman, MD, talks with Vandana C. Reddy, MD, and Rupa K. Wong, MD, about the challenges female surgeons face, how to navigate some of the societal dualities of being a woman leader and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :41 The topic :55 Guest introductions 1:07 Welcome Dr. Reddy 1:57 Welcome Dr. Wong 3:58 Have you encountered any of the challenges of being a leader in the operating room as a female? How have you dealt with it and how have you learned to identify it? 4:47 Thoughts on how the ACGME guidelines for creating a non-intimidating, equitable, non-harassing...
2022-04-1942 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLeading and Managing Your Team as a Female SurgeonLaura M. Periman, MD, talks with Vandana C. Reddy, MD, and Rupa K. Wong, MD, about the challenges female surgeons face, how to navigate some of the societal dualities of being a woman leader and more. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :41 The topic :55 Guest introductions 1:07 Welcome Dr. Reddy 1:57 Welcome Dr. Wong 3:58 Have you encountered any of the challenges of being a leader in the operating room as a female? How have you dealt with it and how have you learned to identify it? 4:47 Thoughts on how the ACGME guidelines for creating a non-intimidating, equitable, non-harassing...
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Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineHomemaker and Mom Hacks to Help Keep You SaneDagny Zhu, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, talk with Alison Early, MD, Regine Pappas, MD, and Shanika Esparaz, MD, about homemaker and mom hack tips for those balancing family life and a career in medicine. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :42 The topic :52 What inspired this topic? 1:57 Guest introductions 3:23 What were some of the hacks that you found helpful? 6:09 How do you prioritize your meals? And how do you make it easier? 6:55 Working part-time 18:08 Figuring out how to be most efficient with your time and finding a practice that will support your schedule 25:54 How do you...
2022-03-0746 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineHomemaker and Mom Hacks to Help Keep You SaneDagny Zhu, MD, and Susan MacDonald, MD, talk with Alison Early, MD, Regine Pappas, MD, and Shanika Esparaz, MD, about homemaker and mom hack tips for those balancing family life and a career in medicine. Welcome to another episode of Mend the Gap :42 The topic :52 What inspired this topic? 1:57 Guest introductions 3:23 What were some of the hacks that you found helpful? 6:09 How do you prioritize your meals? And how do you make it easier? 6:55 Working part-time 18:08 Figuring out how to be most efficient with your time and finding a practice that will support your schedule 25:54 How do you...
2022-03-0746 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicinePhysician Wellness, Mental Health and BurnoutCathleen M. McCabe, MD, and Laura B. Enyedi, MD, talk with Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, and Jullia A. Rosdahl, MD, PhD, about addressing physician suicide and destigmatizing mental health. Plus, they share their favorite resilience hacks. Intro :42 The Topic :54 Cohost/guest introductions 1:08 Discussion 3:37 The importance of recognizing the warning signs and addressing physician suicide 5:04 Destigmatizing mental health 13:07 The effect of social media 14:56 Favorite wellness/resilience hacks 20:04 You can't make everyone happy 30:56 What are the "three good things"? 31:28 Feeling burned out on burnout 34:20 Advice for those who are struggling 38:52 Thank you for listening 42:02 We'd love to hear...
2022-02-0742 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicinePhysician Wellness, Mental Health and BurnoutCathleen M. McCabe, MD, and Laura B. Enyedi, MD, talk with Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, and Jullia A. Rosdahl, MD, PhD, about addressing physician suicide and destigmatizing mental health. Plus, they share their favorite resilience hacks. Intro :42 The Topic :54 Cohost/guest introductions 1:08 Discussion 3:37 The importance of recognizing the warning signs and addressing physician suicide 5:04 Destigmatizing mental health 13:07 The effect of social media 14:56 Favorite wellness/resilience hacks 20:04 You can't make everyone happy 30:56 What are the "three good things"? 31:28 Feeling burned out on burnout 34:20 Advice for those who are struggling 38:52 Thank you for listening 42:02 We'd love to hear...
2022-02-0742 min
Unmasking COVID-19Town Hall: What to Know About Omicron, Quarantines, Outpatient Treatments and MoreIn this episode, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, is joined by Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, and Amesh Adalja, MD, FIDSA, as they discuss quarantine and isolation guidelines, emerging therapies to treat COVID-19, and the anticipated future of the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome from Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE :10 About Calabrese and Adalja :11 At day five, what's your recommendation for clinicians how to counsel people about testing to get out of isolation? Do you recommend people go ahead and get tested to end isolation or to just end isolation if not having much symptoms or improving? :51 How should we counsel our...
2022-01-2431 min
Unmasking COVID-19Town Hall: Outpatient Management of COVID-19In this episode, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, and Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, are joined by Paul E. Sax, MD, as they discuss advances in the outpatient management of COVID-19 and emerging information about the omicron variant. Welcome from Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE :10 About Calabrese, Gelfand and Sax :25 A quick update since the last webinar :51 Sax’s thoughts on the effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies 1:46 What are the situations where we should be thinking about postexposure prophylaxis with these agents? 7:06 When you start using pre-exposure prophylaxis therapy, how would you counsel the patients receiving it? 12:56 How does Merck’s moln...
2021-12-1338 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineMen Who Champion WomenIn this episode, Susan M. MacDonald, MD, and Laura B. Enyedi, MD, talk with Randall J. Olson, MD; William Trattler, MD; David F. Chang, MD; and Thomas A. Oetting, MS, MD, about the importance of providing mentorship, advocacy and leadership opportunities to women in ophthalmology. Intro :31 The topic 1:50 Guest introduction 2:39 Discussion 4:23 The importance of advocacy from bystanders to change the culture of sexual harassment 6:16 Do you have any advice for men who want to mentor women 9:24 Bill, how do you so seamlessly see your colleagues as colleagues? 11:47 How to include more women in leadership roles 15:49 Discussion on the p...
2021-11-1537 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineMen Who Champion WomenIn this episode, Susan M. MacDonald, MD, and Laura B. Enyedi, MD, talk with Randall J. Olson, MD; William Trattler, MD; David F. Chang, MD; and Thomas A. Oetting, MS, MD, about the importance of providing mentorship, advocacy and leadership opportunities to women in ophthalmology. Intro :31 The topic 1:50 Guest introduction 2:39 Discussion 4:23 The importance of advocacy from bystanders to change the culture of sexual harassment 6:16 Do you have any advice for men who want to mentor women 9:24 Bill, how do you so seamlessly see your colleagues as colleagues? 11:47 How to include more women in leadership roles 15:49 Discussion on the p...
2021-11-1537 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineThe View from Above with Tamara R. Fountain, MDIn this episode, Tamara R. Fountain, MD, discusses her journey into ophthalmology, the importance of mentorship in the specialty, and much more. Intro :32 About Fountain 1:38 Tamara, if you could tell us about your journey to ophthalmology … did you have somebody to model your path after? 2:36 Did you have any mentors? How did you rise above as the lone woman in ophthalmology at that time? 6:57 Do you think that even your experience with your mom as a role model or other women who are in your life that had that same attitude ... do you think that was a formative pa...
2021-11-1542 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineThe View from Above with Tamara R. Fountain, MDIn this episode, Tamara R. Fountain, MD, discusses her journey into ophthalmology, the importance of mentorship in the specialty, and much more. Intro :32 About Fountain 1:38 Tamara, if you could tell us about your journey to ophthalmology … did you have somebody to model your path after? 2:36 Did you have any mentors? How did you rise above as the lone woman in ophthalmology at that time? 6:57 Do you think that even your experience with your mom as a role model or other women who are in your life that had that same attitude ... do you think that was a formative pa...
2021-11-1542 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineIntroducing Mend the GapIn this episode, meet your hosts: Dagny Zhu, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Laura Enyedi, MD; Laura Periman, MD; and Susan MacDonald, MD, as they share their vision for the show and provide a sneak peek at future episodes. Intro :32 Introducing Mend the Gap :44 This podcast's origins/about Dr. Zhu 1:23 About Dr. McCabe 2:43 About Dr. Enyedi 5:15 About Dr. Periman 7:55 About Dr. MacDonald 10:50 What are some issues you still see today? How far have we come? 13:45 What changes have you seen in academia? 15:28 How social media has helped 21:33 Being authentic 24:46 What are the most important topics for women in medicine? 25:53...
2021-11-1537 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineIntroducing Mend the GapIn this episode, meet your hosts: Dagny Zhu, MD; Cathleen McCabe, MD; Laura Enyedi, MD; Laura Periman, MD; and Susan MacDonald, MD, as they share their vision for the show and provide a sneak peek at future episodes. Intro :32 Introducing Mend the Gap :44 This podcast's origins/about Dr. Zhu 1:23 About Dr. McCabe 2:43 About Dr. Enyedi 5:15 About Dr. Periman 7:55 About Dr. MacDonald 10:50 What are some issues you still see today? How far have we come? 13:45 What changes have you seen in academia? 15:28 How social media has helped 21:33 Being authentic 24:46 What are the most important topics for women in medicine? 25:53...
2021-11-1537 min
Unmasking COVID-19Town Hall: Booster ShotsThis is the first in a series of town halls featuring Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, and Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, who will discuss the latest knowledge and research on COVID-19. In this episode, they’re joined by Carlos del Rio, MD, who discusses the use of booster shots in the general population and in patients with underlying autoimmunity. Welcome from Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE :10 About Calabrese, del Rio and Gelfand :30 del Rio on the future of the pandemic 1:12 Recommendations for boosters in general population 3:25 What does “immunocompromised” mean in terms of boosters? 6:14 What is an additional dose vs. bo...
2021-11-0829 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineComing Soon - Mend the Gap: Gender Equity in MedicineComing soon from Healio: Mend the Gap, a podcast that explores gender-based disparities in medicine and seeks to move the needle toward equity. Be sure to subscribe for episode alerts, and follow us on Twitter @GoHealio.
2021-11-0400 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineComing Soon - Mend the Gap: Gender Equity in MedicineComing soon from Healio: Mend the Gap, a podcast that explores gender-based disparities in medicine and seeks to move the needle toward equity. Be sure to subscribe for episode alerts, and follow us on Twitter @GoHealio.
2021-11-0400 min
Vital CapacityThis Week's Headlines: March 22, 2021This week, gastroesophageal reflux disease may contribute to development of lung fibrosis; socioeconomic factors mediate the association of race/ethnicity with worse outcomes in COVID-19; long-term air pollution exposure may elevate risk for CV mortality in patients with COPD; and more. Read Healio's full coverage here: https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210324/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-may-contribute-to-development-of-lung-fibrosis https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210322/socioeconomic-factors-mediate-association-of-raceethnicity-with-worse-outcomes-in-covid19 https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210323/longterm-air-pollution-exposure-may-elevate-risk-for-cv-mortality-in-patients-with-copd https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210325/cpap-adherence-varies-by-neighborhood-racial-composition https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210325/viral-codetection-linked-with-longer-duration-of-ventilation-in-critically-ill-infants https://www.healio.com...
2021-04-0211 min
Vital CapacityThis Week's Headlines: March 15, 2021This week, people with asthma not at higher risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes; adherence to asthma biologic therapy higher than inhaled corticosteroids; health care affordability, racial disparities persist in individuals with asthma, COPD; and more. Read Healio's full coverage here: https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210317/people-with-asthma-not-at-higher-risk-for-poor-covid19-outcomes-study-finds https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210319/adherence-to-asthma-biologic-therapy-higher-than-inhaled-corticosteroids https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210315/health-care-affordability-racial-disparities-persist-in-individuals-with-asthma-copd https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210316/study-supports-early-discharge-ambulatory-rivaroxaban-in-lowrisk-pulmonary-embolism https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20210318/lowrisk-status-achieved-or-maintained-in-minority-of-patients-on-pah-combination-therapy
2021-04-0213 min
Unmasking COVID-19Vaccines for COVID-19Researchers and regulatory agencies are racing against the clock to develop a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19. This episode outlines the path of vaccine development, the top contenders currently in phase 3 trials, as well as questions that remain unanswered. Intro :08 The path of vaccine development 2:55 Regulatory agencies working on a vaccine 4:09 The lifecycle of vaccines 7:43 Potential targets of the vaccines 10:58 Top contenders in phase 3 trials 14:13 Viral vector vaccines 21:03 Protein-based vaccines 23:31 Approval process 25:46 Vaccine safety monitoring 28:23 Unanswered questions 31:09 Let’s stay tuned for more information 33:12 A fairytale analogy to explain vaccine development difficulties 35:10 We’d love to hear...
2020-09-2936 min
Unmasking COVID-19Treatment Options for COVID-19Research and data on potential treatment modalities continue to emerge at a rapid pace. This episode explores the IDSA and NIH guidelines for the treatment and management of COVID-19, as well as available evidence on antivirals, glucocorticoids and antibodies. Intro :08 Recap on spectrum of disease 1:53 Treatment goals: 3 broad approaches 4:07 Disease pathogenesis 5:45 Remdesivir 7:58 Dexamethasone 17:18 Convalescent plasma 34:26 Words from JFK 40:20 We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Pai at covid19podcast@healio.com. Be sure to check Healio.com/coronavirus for daily updates on the pandemic and follow us on Twitter @InfectDisNews and @Go...
2020-07-3041 min
Unmasking COVID-19Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19As the country prepares to reopen, rapid and effective testing remains “the need of the hour.” In this episode, Dr. Pai discusses diagnostic testing for COVID-19, including which populations to prioritize for testing, available modalities and new options. Overview of symptoms 1:05 A look at testing modalities 3:34 Saliva samples for COVID-19 11:19 Antibody testing 13:03 Antigen testing 21:48 Nothing can replace clinical judgment 24:20 We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to covid19podcast@healio.com. Be sure to check Healio.com/coronavirus for daily updates on the...
2020-06-0524 min
Unmasking COVID-19HIV in COVID-19In this episode, Dr. Pai answers questions specific to HIV in the context of COVID-19, including parallels between the two pandemics, repercussions of COVID-19 on patients with HIV and guidance for handling potential changes to antiretroviral regimens. Questions: From Peter Chin-Hong, MD, at the University of California, San Francisco: "What are the parallels between the HIV and COVID-19 epidemic?" "What lessons can we learn from the early response to HIV that can inform how we approach COVID-19?" "Are HIV patients with COVID-19 doing worse? What information do we have?"
2020-05-1327 min
Unmasking COVID-19A Mixed BagThis episode features questions regarding the use of masks, the use of steroids, universal PPE, antibody testing, convalescent plasma, COVID-19 in pets and whether hydroxychloroquine has any effect on the cytokine storm. Questions: From Gail D. Deyle, DSc, of the Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas: “The information available to the general public has ranged from masks do very little to help reduce the spread of the virus, to statements that if 80% of the population wore a mask, most transmission would be stopped. Consistent with current evidence, and distinct from fears of...
2020-05-0128 min
Unmasking COVID-19Diabetes and COVID-19This episode focuses on diabetes and COVID-19. Questions are answered regarding the risk for COVID-19 among patients with diabetes, medication concerns in those who test positive for the virus, and the importance of self-monitoring of glucose levels among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Questions: From Shelley Johns, PsyD, HSPP, ABPP, from Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center: "Do individuals with diabetes have any added risk of contracting coronavirus, and does this risk vary by their recent blood glucose control?" From Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, from NYU Langone Health:
2020-04-2413 min
Unmasking COVID-19Immunocompromised PatientsAs the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic sinks in and as we feel its impact across the globe, join us as we discuss mitigation, solutions and new discoveries and approaches to help you better prepare to serve your patients across all specialties. In this episode, we focus on immunocompromised patients. Questions: From David Duong, MD, from the Harvard Primary Care Center: Should the safe default be to recommend testing for COVID-19 if they have any URI +/- diarrheal symptoms since the implications could be huge for them? Or is there additional screening that...
2020-04-0619 min