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Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Hawaiian Eye: A career built from embracing yes, staying curiousIn this episode of Mend the Gap, Cathleen McCabe, MD is live from Hawaiian Eye 2026 with special guest Jim Mazzo, host of Healio's Eyeluminaries podcast. They discuss Mazzo's fascinating career turns and how he got to where he is today. · Who is Jim Mazzo? 02:37 · What's something you've done behind the scenes that helped you network? 10:24 · What helped you be a better mentor? 13:09 · How do you sustain a good support system? 16:33 Be sure to listen to the first part of this conversation on Eyeluminaries. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/quest...
2026-06-1524 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Hawaiian Eye: A career built from embracing yes, staying curiousIn this episode of Eyeluminaries, Cathleen McCabe, MD is live from Hawaiian Eye 2026 with special guest Jim Mazzo, host of Healio's Eyeluminaries podcast. They discuss Mazzo's fascinating career turns and how he got to where he is today. · Who is Jim Mazzo? 02:37 · What's something you've done behind the scenes that helped you network? 10:24 · What helped you be a better mentor? 13:09 · How do you sustain a good support system? 16:33 Be sure to listen to the first part of this conversation on Eyeluminaries. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to po...
2026-06-1524 min
Healio MinuteTrending Rheumatology News from May 2026In this edition, we look at new EAULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis, the vagal nerve and more. Read the full coverage here: New EULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis keep pace with 'ever-evolving field' Calabrese: Vagal nerve stimulation a 'tectonic shift' in rheumatoid arthritis management FDA grants fast track designation to intra-articular GLP-1 analog for knee osteoarthritis Lupus prevention remains elusive despite new treatments New agents, combinations make for 'exciting time' in psoriatic arthritis References: Calabrese LH. Psychoneuroimmunology 101; How will vagal nerve stimulation affect...
2026-06-0214 minHealio MinuteTrending Rheumatology News from May 2026In this edition, we look at new EAULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis, the vagal nerve and more. Read the full coverage here: New EULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis keep pace with 'ever-evolving field' Calabrese: Vagal nerve stimulation a 'tectonic shift' in rheumatoid arthritis management FDA grants fast track designation to intra-articular GLP-1 analog for knee osteoarthritis Lupus prevention remains elusive despite new treatments New agents, combinations make for 'exciting time' in psoriatic arthritis References: Calabrese LH. Psychoneuroimmunology 101; How will vagal nerve stimulation affect...
2026-06-0214 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Hawaiian Eye 2026: Breaking the glass ceilingIn this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen McCabe, MD speaks with Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS about her fascinating career that has spanned many decades. From shocking stories about ophthalmic research to being the first woman to pioneer a number of leadership roles in the field, Dr. McDonald shares her journey. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Mend the Gap would also like to give you the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague for a travel grant! To enter, simply email us a...
2026-05-1838 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineLive from Hawaiian Eye 2026: Breaking the glass ceilingIn this episode live from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Cathleen McCabe, MD speaks with Marguerite McDonald, MD, FACS about her fascinating career that has spanned many decades. From shocking stories about ophthalmic research to being the first woman to pioneer a number of leadership roles in the field, Dr. McDonald shares her journey. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Mend the Gap would also like to give you the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague for a travel grant! To enter, simply email us a...
2026-05-1838 min
Mend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in Ophthalmology as a leadership resource with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBAIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, speaks with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, about women in leadership roles as well as challenges and gender disparities that still exist in health care today. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Mend the Gap would also like to give you the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague for a travel grant! To enter, simply email us at podcast@healio.com! · Welcome to this episode 0:11 · Introducing Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS 0:22
2026-04-2032 minMend the Gap: Equity in MedicineWomen in Ophthalmology as a leadership resource with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBAIn this episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, speaks with Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, about women in leadership roles as well as challenges and gender disparities that still exist in health care today. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Mend the Gap would also like to give you the chance to nominate yourself or a colleague for a travel grant! To enter, simply email us at podcast@healio.com! · Welcome to this episode 0:11 · Introducing Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS 0:22
2026-04-2032 min
Meeting MicHighlights from Miami Breast Cancer Conference 2026In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from Miami Breast Cancer Conference 2026. Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD, discusses key takeaways from the meeting. :19 Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD, highlights the meeting's major discussions and presentations. 3:02 Hope S. Rugo, MD, provides an overview of the inspiring and revelatory information presented at the conference. 4:41 Read the full coverage here: https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20260317/video-oncology-education-key-to-understanding-growing-data-in-breast-cancer-treatment https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20260317/video-discussions-on-her2positive-breast-cancer-treatment-may-alter-way-of-practicing htt...
2026-03-2508 min
Healio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025In this edition, immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer, updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer and more. Read the full coverage here: VIDEO: Immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer among highlights from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: Updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: DeLLphi-303 results show 'major jump in survival' for SCLC patients Emphysema found during lung cancer screening raises risk for mortality Q&A: More nonsmokers developing lung cancer due to radon exposure, air pollution References · González Gutiérrez J, et al. Radiology. 2025;doi:10.1148/radiol.250949. · ...
2025-12-1810 minHealio MinuteLung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025In this edition, immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer, updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer and more. Read the full coverage here: VIDEO: Immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer among highlights from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: Updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: DeLLphi-303 results show 'major jump in survival' for SCLC patients Emphysema found during lung cancer screening raises risk for mortality Q&A: More nonsmokers developing lung cancer due to radon exposure, air pollution References · González Gutiérrez J, et al. Radiology. 2025;doi:10.1148/radiol.250949. · ...
2025-12-1810 min
Healio MinuteOrthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025In this edition, we look at robotic-assisted surgery, dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA and more. Read the full coverage here: Higher head-to-cup ratio, robotic-assisted surgery may lower dislocation rate after THA Fully maximizing bearing diameter may reduce dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA How may GLP-1s impact nutrition prior to orthopedic surgery? Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures Physician content on TikTok may guide patient education References: Expert submission Healio Interviews Healio Interviews
2025-12-1610 minHealio MinuteOrthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025In this edition, we look at robotic-assisted surgery, dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA and more. Read the full coverage here: Higher head-to-cup ratio, robotic-assisted surgery may lower dislocation rate after THA Fully maximizing bearing diameter may reduce dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA How may GLP-1s impact nutrition prior to orthopedic surgery? Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures Physician content on TikTok may guide patient education References: Expert submission Healio Interviews Healio Interviews
2025-12-1610 min
Healio MinuteHealio Minute Podcast, Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines – Week of November 21, 2025In this edition, Congress reintroduces the Safe Step Act, an expert expresses doubt about the benefits of TrumpRx and more. Read the full coverage here: Congress reintroduces Safe Step Act to amend step therapy policies Q&A: TrumpRx, Pfizer deal sidestep health insurance companies Complete hair regrowth for some with alopecia after 3-year ritlecitinib treatment Waterproof bandages 'reasonable alternative' to petroleum-based wound care References · Bell MC, et al JAMA Dermatol. 2026;doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4051. · Healio Interviews · King B, et al. Abstract #LBA-335. Presented at: European Academy of...
2025-11-2112 minHealio MinuteHealio Minute Podcast, Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines – Week of November 21, 2025In this edition, Congress reintroduces the Safe Step Act, an expert expresses doubt about the benefits of TrumpRx and more. Read the full coverage here: Congress reintroduces Safe Step Act to amend step therapy policies Q&A: TrumpRx, Pfizer deal sidestep health insurance companies Complete hair regrowth for some with alopecia after 3-year ritlecitinib treatment Waterproof bandages 'reasonable alternative' to petroleum-based wound care References · Bell MC, et al JAMA Dermatol. 2026;doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4051. · Healio Interviews · King B, et al. Abstract #LBA-335. Presented at: European Academy of...
2025-11-2112 min
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 minHealio 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. Presented a...
2025-09-3018 minHealio 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. Presented a...
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 ...
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
Meeting MicHighlights from ASRS 2025In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2025 American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Andrew G. Lee, MD, discusses when retina experts should refer patients to a neuro-ophthalmologist. 0:29 Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, provides an overview of lessons learned from two complex surgical cases. 1:52 Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, overviewed key findings from the Global Trends in Retina Survey. 5:16 Michael O'Rouke talks collaborating with Boehringer Ingelheim to develop extended-release therapies for ophthalmic diseases. 8:17...
2025-08-1819 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
Meeting MicHighlights from ASCO Annual Meeting 2025In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Chinmay Jani, MD, discusses findings highlighting how alcohol-related cancer mortality has risen sharply over the past few decades. :19 Rachel I. Vogel, PhD, provides and overview on factors contributing to the time burden cancer care places on patients. 3:02 Alexander D. Sherry, MD, discusses how improvements in OS or quality of life after phase 3 oncology trials are based on improvements in unvalidated alternative endpoints. 4:41 Lucas A. Mavromatis, ScB...
2025-06-1719 min
Meeting MicHighlights from AAN 2025In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2025 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. Mary A. O'Neal, MD, FAAN, and Ratna K. Bhavaraju-Sanka, MD, FAAN, discuss their efforts to address the lack of access to neurological care by partnering with primary care. :34 Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, FAAN, speaks with Healio about being honored The American Academy of Neurology's Lifetime Achievement Award for her extensive work in ALS research. 2:50 Read the full coverage here: https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20250417/partners-in-crime-neurologists-collaborate-with-pcps-to-improve-brain-health https://www...
2025-04-2215 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.2024.1129.
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
Meeting MicHighlights from AAO 2024In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Meeting with a focus on AMD and retina. David A. Eichenbaum, MD, discusses results from a phase 1 trial investigating axitinib for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. :28 Douglas Love discusses the company's phase 3 program in geographic atrophy. 2:37 Pravin U. Dugel, MD, discusses the next steps for the phase 3 SOL-1 and SOL-R studies. 3:54 Jeremiah Brown, MS, MD, presents results from the phase 4 Elevatum trial investigating faricimab for diabetic macular edema. 5:17 Read...
2024-11-0112 min
Meeting MicHighlights from ESMO Congress 2024In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress with a focus on leukemia. Douglas Tremblay, MD, highlights an abstract related to leukemia at the conference. :29 Douglas Tremblay, MD, discusses another abstract related to leukemia. 5:23 Noah M. Merin, MD, PhD, focuses on recent findings in AML, ALL and MDS presented at the Congress. 9:08 Rosalie Griffin, PhD, discusses her winning poster on biomarker testing in lymphoid malignancies. 12:57 Rosalie Griffin, PhD, also shares her thoughts on a presentation looking at...
2024-10-1019 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
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
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
Meeting MicHighlights from ASCO Annual Meeting 2024, Leukemia Edition, ContinuedIn this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Andrew Hantel, MD, discusses results of a study on racial disparities in acute myeloid leukemia trials. :27 Christine McMahon, MD, discusses results of the phase 3 ASC4FIRST study, which examined asciminib versus tyrosine kinase inhibitors for patients with newly diagnosed chronic-phase CML. 3:30 Andrew Hantel, MD, discusses researching inequities in acute myeloid leukemia treatment in historically marginalized communities. 4:35 Christine McMahon, MD, presents results of a randomized trial o...
2024-07-0313 min
Meeting MicHighlights from ASCO Annual Meeting 2024In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Joseph A. Greer, PhD, discusses how early palliative care via telehealth had an equivalent impact on quality of life as in-person visits for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. :27 Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, FASCO, further discusses these findings during a press briefing. 3:30 Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, shares his thoughts on the first-line immunotherapy combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab in colorectal cancer. 4:35 Fumiko Chino, MD, discusses...
2024-06-1819 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...
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...
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 prioriti...
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 prioriti...
2024-02-1524 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, "W...
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, "W...
2024-01-2529 min
Meeting MicHighlights from ACG 2023In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you Healio's top headlines from ACG 2023. Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF, discusses data that link health-related quality of life and microbiome composition among patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection. :38 Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, FACG, discusses results from the INSPIRE trial for ulcerative colitis. 7:52 Jan Wehkamp, MD, PhD, discusses results from the QUASAR study, in which Tremfya outperformed placebo in clinical response patients with ulcerative colitis. 12:08 Paul Feuerstadt also discusses the evolution of treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, from antimicrobials to recently FDA-approved liv...
2023-11-0725 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 bei...
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 bei...
2023-10-3039 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...
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...
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 · W...
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 · W...
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...
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...
2023-06-0548 min
Meeting MicHighlights from DDW 2023In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you Healio's top headlines from DDW 2023. Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, reviews the results of a Tremfya study presented at the meeting. :09 Ken Blount, PhD, discusses restoration of gut microbiota and clonal engraftment after treatment with Rebyota. 4:07 Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, explains the improvements of mepolizumab seen in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. 10:50 Jessica R. Allegretti also discusses the treatment with Rebyota in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection. 15:16 Shrujal Baxi, MD, MPH, describes the use of...
2023-05-2431 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
Meeting MicHighlights from ACR Convergence 2022 In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you the highlights and insights from the ACR Convergence 2022, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Alfred Kim, MD, discusses some key take-home points from the Long COVID presentation :18 Giovanni Adami, MD, reviews the impact of tofacitinib on fracture risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and the effect of glucocorticoids on bone density. 3:39 Leonard Calabrese, DO, gives a long-view of the meeting and the sessions he attended. 6:06 Paul Emery, MD, discusses results of a phase 2 study of peresolimab for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. 9:32 Read the full c...
2022-11-2916 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
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
Meeting MicHighlights from ASCO Annual Meeting 2022In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, as well as Healio's top headlines from the meeting. Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD, discusses efforts to identify new upfront treatment regimens to help extend OS in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma. :25 Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, shares his thought on the impact of acupuncture regimens on xerostomia and patients' quality of life. 5:26 Bradley J. Monk, MD, discusses the results of a study on the use of rucaparib monotherapy among women with advanced ovarian cancer 10:37
2022-06-1528 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 molnupiravir work? 17:22...
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...
2021-11-0829 min
Meeting MicATS 2021 International ConferenceIn this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you pearls and perspectives from the American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference, as well as Healio's top headlines from the virtual meeting. Leonard Bacharier, MD, discusses results of the VOYAGE study of dupilumab in children with asthma :35 Dennis Hwang, MD, shares data from a study that looked at severe obstructive sleep apnea and COVID-19 risk 7:11 Alayna Tackett, PhD, discusses results of her analysis of e-cigarette use and the association with wheeze and shortness of breath, even in young adults who don't smoke 10:25 Michael Wechsler...
2021-05-2634 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 from...
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 @GoHealio.
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...
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...
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