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Every Possible AngleHope for Young Hearts: Inspiring Pediatric Research with Enduring HeartsLynda Lee Smith, CEO of Enduring Hearts, joins us to discuss their mission to improve pediatric heart transplantation through research and collaboration. Lynda shares her journey into the field, the founding story of Enduring Hearts, and the significant impact of their research initiatives. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in the pediatric heart transplant community, the launch of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Alliance, and the various family support programs that assist families during the transplant journey. Additionally, Lynda discusses fundraising efforts and how the community can get involved to support this vital work.Thanks for listening...2025-05-0829 min
Every Possible AngleA Change of Heart: Two Sides of a Life with Dr. Alin GragossianIn this episode, Dr. Alin Gragossian shares her unique journey as a physician and a heart transplant recipient. She discusses her early interest in medicine, the challenges she faced during her medical training, and the unexpected heart failure that changed her life. Dr. Gragossian reflects on her recovery process, the emotional struggles post-transplant, and the insights she gained that can help other physicians understand their patients better. Her story highlights the importance of empathy in medicine and the transformative power of personal experience.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.2025-04-1849 min
Every Possible AngleWhen Pressure Drops: Controlling the Risks of Lung Transportation with Dr. Gary SchwartzIn this episode of Every Possible Angle, Dr. Gary Schwartz, the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, shares his journey into the field of transplantation, the evolution of lung transplantation practices, and the impact of new technologies like ECMO and BAROguard. He discusses the challenges faced in organ recovery and the importance of building a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and program success. In this conversation, Dr. Gary Schwartz discusses the evolving landscape of transplant surgery, emphasizing the importance of soft skills alongside technical expertise. He addresses the impact of recent changes in organ allocation...2025-03-2636 min
jawbreaker.ioImmersive Innovation Unleashed The Power of Industry Experience in Transforming SolutionsTo Innovate, Immerse Yourself in the Industry – Summary
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from questioning the status quo. This Fast Company article highlights how meaningful innovation requires deep immersion in an industry. The author, who developed Paragonix’s organ preservation technology, shares firsthand insights from traveling with transplant teams and witnessing inefficiencies in outdated organ transport methods. Instead of relying on traditional data or assumptions, true innovators stay in the field, ask the right questions, and recognize overlooked problems. Research backs this up—founders with at least three years of industry experience are nearly twice as likely to suc...2025-03-2003 min
Every Possible AngleBehind the Scenes: Empowering Transplant Programs with Sharon KlarmanSharon Klarman, the Executive Director of Solid Organ Transplant at Tufts Medicine, is entirely dedicated to driving advancements in transplantation and enhancing patient outcomes. Her interest in program development and harnessing efficiencies has allowed her team to go above and beyond to meet their community's needs. Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant news, events, and upcoming episodes. 2025-02-1939 min
Every Possible AngleFrom Depths to Heights: Pressures of Thoracic Transplantation with Dr. Eugene GoltsJoining us in the studio this week is Dr. Eugene Golts, an esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon who performs the full scope of cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic organ transplantation. Dr. Golts is surgical director of the Lung Transplant Program at UC San Diego Health. He joins us to discuss the shifting landscape in the field, and the pressures of lung transplant - metaphorically, and literally.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant...2025-02-0547 min
Every Possible AngleMission-Driven: 10,000 Lives and Beyond with Dr. Lisa AndersonIn an exclusive episode, we're joined by President and Founder of Paragonix Technologies, Dr. Lisa Anderson, to celebrate the milestones of 2024 and the promising future of 2025. Having just celebrated the incredible achievement of transporting over 10,000 donor organs in total, we set our sights on the aspiring goal of transporting another 10,000 in just one year.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant news, events, and upcoming episodes. 2025-01-2232 min
Every Possible AngleEverything Has Changed: A New Era of Lung Transplantation with Dr. Rajat Walia and Dr. Michael SmithIn this episode, Dr. Rajat Walia and Dr. Michael Smith of the Norton Thoracic Institute join the studio to discuss the changing complexities of thoracic transplantation. Recent advances and new innovations have shown great potential to impact critical factors for many parties involved.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant news, events, and upcoming episodes. 2025-01-061h 05
Every Possible AngleSilver Linings: Navigating Grief with Taylor's Gift FoundationIn this episode, Tara Storch, co-founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation, shares her family's journey through tragedy and the creation of a foundation dedicated to organ donation awareness and grief support for donor families. Tara recounts the story of her daughter Taylor, who became an organ donor after a tragic accident, and how this experience led to the establishment of a foundation that provides essential support to families navigating their grief. Support the Taylor's Gift Foundation at: https://www.taylorsgift.org/Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.2024-11-1428 min
Every Possible AngleNew Lengths: Expanding Opportunities with Guillermina SanchezIn this episode, we welcome Guillermina Sanchez, the Executive Director of LifeLink of Puerto Rico, overseeing day to day operations for LifeLink of Puerto Rico, which facilitates organ and tissue donation in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ms. Sanchez joined LifeLink in 2010 as Associate Executive Director of LifeLink of Puerto Rico. She holds a Master of Healthcare Services Administration and a Bachelor degree in Health Science Administration and has worked in the healthcare field for the last 25 years.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel....2024-11-0133 min
Every Possible AnglePast and Present: Evolution of Heart Transplantation with Dr. Daniel GoldsteinWe are joined by the esteemed Dr. Daniel Goldstein from Montefiore Einstein Medical Center to discuss the development of the heart transplant field, and medicine overall, across the last few decades. Together, we highlight the advancements in mechanical support devices and the increase in heart transplants. We also discusses the challenges and opportunities in transplantation, including the use of preservation technologies, the growth of DCD (donation after circulatory death), and the need for innovation in accessing more donors.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning...2024-09-2555 min
Med Tech GurusBuilding an Innovation MachineDr. Lisa Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Paragonix Technologies is our Guru today. Dr. Anderson has not only identified a massive gap in healthcare but has also revolutionized the field of organ transplantation. Her journey began at Harvard Medical School, where a shocking experience with a damaged, frozen human pancreas in an old-school lunch cooler filled with crushed ice sparked a life-changing realization. The antiquated methods of organ transportation were unacceptable, and Dr. Anderson knew something had to change. This pivotal moment led her to dedicate her career to addressing the inefficiencies in organ transplantation. The...2024-09-1131 min
Every Possible AngleA Cycle of Hope: Inspiring Change with the Maddog Strong FoundationWe are joined by Dr. Cyndi Grobmeier, the president of the Maddog Strong Foundation. The Maddog Strong Foundation was created in the spirit of Maddie “Maddog” Grobmeier who passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack the day after her 18th birthday. Maddie inspired many by donating her organs and tissues so that others could live on to do amazing things for the world. The mission of the Maddog Strong Foundation is to inspire the next generation of organ and tissue donation advocates by providing education, promoting donor registration, and encouraging conversations about this life-saving topic. Learn...2024-09-0934 min
Every Possible AngleDirecting the Science: Advancements in Liver Preservation with Dr. Jake MilesAn exclusive interview with Dr. Jake Miles, the Paragonix Medical Director of Abdominal Organs and first host of the new Paragonix mini-educational series, Statistically Speaking. Learn more about the upcoming series at: https://pages.paragonixtechnologies.com/registration-statistically-speakingThanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant news, events, and upcoming episodes. 2024-08-0225 min
Every Possible AngleThe OPO Responsibility: Facilitating Organ Recovery with Rich RothweilerRich Rothweiler, Director of Organ Utilization at Mid-America Transplant, joined us to discuss the responsibility of an Organ Procurement Organization in a donor organ recovery journey. Rich's expertise and knowledge in placing donations has helped optimize allocation opportunities across the region. Earlier this year, Mid-America Transplant had the honor of stewarding the gift of life for the oldest US donor on record, Mr. Orville Allen, a 98 year old veteran who's legacy has now passed on to the grateful recipient who received his generous, life-saving donation.To learn more about Mid-America Transplant and their foundation, visit: https://www...2024-07-2327 min
Every Possible AngleA Call to Action: Representation in Cardiac Care with Dr. Amy FiedlerDr. Amy Fielder is a cutting-edge cardiothoracic surgeon who represents change in the field of transplantation. She joins us in the studio alongside our hosts, Michael Tajima and Mary Jacoski, to discuss the rapid shifts in cardiac care and the power of the individual. From increasing ischemic times and geographic distances, to fostering a diverse community of growing respect and education, Dr. Fielder makes every effort to save lives. Dr. Fiedler is also a proud supporter of Team Heart, an organization dedicated to helping all people in need of cardiac care in Rwanda. Team Heart’s dedicated and...2024-07-0943 min
JHLT: The PodcastEpisode 44: July 2024On this episode of JHLT: The Podcast, the JHLT Digital Media Editors explore two studies from the July issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Digital Media Editor Marty Tam, MD, a transplant cardiologist from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, hosts this episode. First, Dr. Tam and Digital Media Editor Erika Lease, MD, FCCP, interview their first guest, Daniel Calabrese, MD, first author on the study “Macrophage and CD8 T cell discordance are associated with acute lung allograft dysfunction progression.” The study’s authors sought to tackle challenges behind early detection of chro...2024-07-0326 min
Every Possible AngleFive Hearts, Seven Days: Expanding the Standard Criteria with Dr. Ahmet KilicDr. Ahmet Kilic joins the studio to discuss the growth and accomplishments of the Johns Hopkins Medicine heart transplant program. He shares a recent, monumental accomplishment of transplanting five hearts in a mere seven days, made possible by the effective coordination of a large team and the identification of appropriate patients. Dr. Kilic also discusses the changing criteria for donor and recipient selection, the utilization of preservation techniques, and the future frontiers in heart transplantation.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other...2024-06-1739 min
Every Possible AngleEnhancing Coordination: A Technological Shift in Protocols with Dr. Pablo SanchezWe're joined by renowned surgical director Dr. Pablo Sanchez, who highlights the logistical challenges of coordinating a transplant team and the use of technology to streamline communication. Discover how new donor lung allocation policies and innovative technologies like the Paragonix app are enhancing transplant coordination and striving to improve patient outcomes. Through inspiring patient stories, Dr. Sanchez shares the rewarding nature of this field and explores the exciting challenges ahead, all underscored by the essential roles of teamwork and leadership.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested...2024-06-0646 min
Every Possible AngleReaching a Consensus: A Change in Heart Procurement with Dr. Hannah CopelandIn this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Hannah Copeland, one of the foundational authors of the notable ISHLT Consensus Statement on Donor Heart and Lung Procurement. Dr. Copeland has contributed to numerous research publications on various cardiac topics, with a remarkable emphasis on standardizing the many common variables that can shift the circumstances of a case. Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies on LinkedIn for relevant news, events, and upcoming episodes. 2024-05-2250 min
Every Possible AngleDriven by Science: Moving Transplantation Forward with Dr. Andreas ZuckermannIn this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Andreas Zuckermann, a luminary in the realm of transplantation. Dr. Zuckermann takes us on a journey through his distinguished career, from transplant coordinator to cardiac surgeon to ISHLT President, shedding light on his pivotal contributions to the field. In honor of the recent ISHLT conference held this month in Prague, we also delve into the genesis of the GUARDIAN clinical registry, the largest prospective registry in transplantation aimed at propelling the science of transplantation to new heights. Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on o...2024-04-2235 min
Every Possible AngleUpscaled Innovations: Bridging the Transplant Stopgap with Dr. Joseph Scalea Dr. Joseph Scalea joins us in the studio to discuss the ever-growing need for innovation and tech that is driving healthcare forward. Driven by a passion for creativity and engineering, Dr. Scalea shares his journey into transplantation and how he seeks to shake things up with cutting-edge clinical advancements. From his role as a leading innovator to his love for art and design, Scalea shares how to reshape the field through a straightforward and simple mindset.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about o...2024-04-0332 min
Both Sides of the StethoscopeDiscussion with Sara Siqueiros, mom of THREE heart transplant recipientsIn this episode Alin and Colby have a discussion with Sara Siquerios. Sara is the caregiver of all caregivers, as she cares for three children all of whom have had heart transplants. Sara's three children were all diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy and required heart transplants before the age of three. Sara shares their family's incredible story, how she handled having three children in the hospital at the same time, and what life looks like now with three immunocompromised kids. An amazing episode you won't want to miss. This episode is sponsored by Paragonix Technologies, an in...2024-04-0139 minBoth Sides of the StethoscopeInterview with heart transplant recipient Tyler Chavez, PAIn this episode Alin and Colby have a discussion with Tyler Chavez, a heart transplant recipient and surgical physician assistant. They discuss Tyler's incredible story of beating cancer as a child, his acute onset heart failure that saw him operating while getting IV medication infusions and discuss about the role of a physician assistant and the path to that career.Tyler Chavez is a Certified Physician Assistant residing and working in the greater DC area. Completing the PA program at Duke University in 2012, he went on to complete the Physician Assistant Surgical Residency at Duke as well...2024-03-1141 min
Every Possible AngleAn Equitable Approach: Shaping the Future of Heart Allocation with Dr. Shelley HallThe heart allocation system has been evolving for decades, dating back to the late 80s. On today's episode, Dr. Shelley Hall sheds light on the latest development: the continuous distribution model aimed at enhancing the allocation process. This model takes into account various factors such as medical urgency, post-transplant survival rates, and ensuring equitable access for all patients.In our conversation, Dr. Hall stresses the importance of leveraging data analytics and gathering public feedback to make informed decisions. She emphasizes that transparency and inclusivity are key in shaping policies that impact the lives of countless individuals awaiting...2024-03-0831 minBoth Sides of the StethoscopeThe Art of Medicine, Resilience, Heart Function Not Failure and More with Dr. Anu LalaIn this episode Alin and Colby sit down and chat with Dr. Anu Lala. They discuss dealing with a diagnosis of heart failure, the approach to changing the narrative to heart function not failure, and patient advocacy. Dr. Lala also turns the tables and interviews Alin and Colby about how they dealt with being told their diagnosis and their resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Anuradha Lala-Trindade (Anu Lala) is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Mount Sinai. Her clinical interests encompass all aspects of management of heart failure including the selection and care o...2024-02-2643 minBoth Sides of the StethoscopeHeart Failure Gadgets and more with Dr. Philip Adamson, Chief Medical Officer at AbbottIn this episode Alin and Colby have an insightful conversation with Dr. Philip Adamson. Phil Adamson is Divisional Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Heart Failure Division at Abbott. In this capacity, Dr. Adamson is responsible for global development of Abbott’s heart failure formulary spanning cardiac resynchronization therapy to the CardioMEMS HF system. They discuss the different devices available to help heart failure patients, the progress that has been made over the last 40 years, the future of heart failure management and much, much more! This episode is sponsored by Paragonix Technologies, an...2024-02-1240 min
Every Possible AngleOptimizing Conditions: Addressing the Burdens of Burnout with Professor Laurens CuelemansFrom the historic reliance on ice storage to the cutting-edge realm of controlled hypothermic preservation, discover how temperature plays a pivotal role in organ preservation. In this debut episode of our conversational series, Professor Laurens Cuelemans from the University of Leuven Hospital sheds light on the shifting landscape of lung transplantation, with a focus on organ preservation methods and novel concepts to mitigate staff burnout.Thanks for listening! Sitting down to watch? Find the episodes on our YouTube Channel.Interested in learning more about other innovations in transplant? Follow Paragonix Technologies...2024-02-081h 12Both Sides of the StethoscopeA Deep Dive into Transplant Meds with Mary Chandran, PharmD and Adina Petrosan, PharmDIn this episode Alin and Colby have an in depth conversation with two transplant pharmacists. Mary Chandran and Adina Petrosan teach us about the medications that are the mainstay of transplant medicine. We discuss the needs for these meds, side effects, medication compliance, and much more. You can contact Mary at Mary.Chandran@unchealth.unc.eduYou can contact Adina at Adina.Petrosan@mountsinai.org This episode is sponsored by Paragonix Technologies, an industry leader committed to protecting the gift of organ donation. To learn how Paragonix is reshaping the standard of...2023-12-1841 min
Fast Five Medtech News PodcastMedtronic says some defective video laryngoscopes were stolen and offered for sale illegallyWelcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, October 5, 2023.
Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discussed today at MassDevice.com/podcast.
Surgical robotics are in the news again today. This time, Microsure announced it raised $40 million to advance its microsurgical robot. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain what the robot does and what the financing means for the company.
Organ transportation developer Paragonix is expanding its headquarters and has op...2023-10-0511 minFast Five Medtech News PodcastMedtronic's major renal denervation setback, Paragonix's lung preservation system wins FDA nodThis week, the FDA granted a fast-track designation for Nectero Medical's end-vascular aneurysm stabilization treatment system. Fast Five hosts Sean Whooley and Danielle Kirsh explain how the system works and what executives say about this FDA win.
There's more AFib news on the horizon, this time from GE Healthcare. The company launched its CardioVisio digital tool for helping to treat AFib. Find out what the system does and the ultimate goal for GE Healthcare.
SPAC mergers are back in the news as Sanuwave Health plans to go public after a business combination agreement with SEP Acquisition Corp. The proposed transaction...2023-08-2510 minBoth Sides of the StethoscopeHow do organs get transported? A discussion with Paragonix CEO Lisa Anderson, Ph.D.In this episode Alin and Colby have a enlightening discussion with Lisa Anderson, Ph.D. the CEO of a company called Paragonix. Paragonix Technologies is a leading developer, manufacturer, and service provider in the organ transplant industry, establishing a novel approach to preservation that represents a significant improvement over the traditional standard of care. This allowed for great insight into an often overlooked part of the transplant process.2023-07-0333 min
Fast Five Medtech News PodcastOrgan preservation system receives validation, surgical robotics see continued momentumSurgical robotics see more momentum this week. Hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley discuss Alphatec's latest investment in surgical robotics and Distalmotion's recent funding round for its robotic platform.
GE Healthcare gained FDA clearance for its new Carescape Canvas patient monitoring platform. Whooley details how the technology works.
Artificial intelligence is seeing its way into clinical trial enrollment. The Fast Five hosts discuss how Ancora Heart and Egnite's partnership will improve clinical trial enrollment for a ventricular restoration device.
The state of organ preservation and transportation is improving as a new study backs Paragonix's lung preservation system. Kirsh and Whooley...2023-04-2114 min
Medtech TalkEpisode: 174 - Lisa Anderson on Paragonix Technologies’ Revolutionary Organ Transplant Preservation and Transport DeviceGrowing up in Austria as the daughter of two physicians, Lisa Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Paragonix Technologies, spent many evenings around the dinner table discussing patient care with her parents. After pursuing advanced studies in biomedical sciences and medical genetics, Anderson ventured back into patient care and launched a donor organ preservation and transport company to dramatically improve the standard of care for many donor recipients. In this episode, Anderson speaks with host Geoff Pardo about the current issues in organ transport and how their first device—the Paragonix SherpaPak Cardiac Transport System—significantly decreases the numbe...2023-02-211h 00
JHLT: The PodcastDecember 2021It’s time for the final episode of JHLT: The Podcast for 2021! Join Daniel R. Goldstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JHLT, and the JHLT Digital Media Editors for two interviews with authors from the December issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Both studies focus on protein biomarkers in thoracic transplantation. First, the editors speak with Tereza Martinu, MD, MHS, Assistant Professor and Clinician at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Martinu is the lead author on a paper entitled “Bronchoalveolar lavage cytokine-based risk stratification of minimal acute rejection in clinically stable lung transplant recipients.” Beginning at 1:45, Erika Lease...2021-12-0126 minJHLT: The PodcastNovember 2021JHLT: The Podcast is back with an all-pediatric episode for November! Join Daniel R. Goldstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JHLT, and the JHLT Digital Media Editors for TWO interviews with authors from the November issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. First, the editors speak with Dr. Richard Issitt, FCCP, from the perfusion department at Great Ormond Steret Hospital in London. Dr. Issitt is the lead author on a paper entitled “Intraoperative anti-A/B immunoadsorption is associated with significantly reduced blood product utilization with similar outcomes in pediatric ABO-incompatible heart transplantation.” Beginning at 2:05, Erika Lease, MD, inte...2021-11-0326 minJHLT: The PodcastOctober 2021It’s October on JHLT: The Podcast! Join Daniel R. Goldstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JHLT, for a discussion with the JHLT Digital Media Editors about two studies in the October issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. First, the editors have the pleasure of interviewing Stephen Hoole, MA, BM, BCh, DM, FRCP, FESC, FACC, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Royal Papworth Hospital and Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hoole is a the senior author on a paper entitled “Serial right heart catheter assessment between balloon pulmonary angioplasty sessions identify procedural factors that...2021-10-0621 min
The Heart Guy presents The Heart of The MatterThe Heart Guy presents The Heart of the Matter with Dr. Bhanu Gupta Season 4, Episode 4 brought to you by ParagonixThis extremely informative episode centering on heart failure pre-and post-transplant treatment is described eloquently by Bhanu Gupta, M.D.,MSc.Dr. Gupta attended medical school at BJ Medical College at the University of Poona, India. He completed his residency training at Mount Sinai in the Bronx, New York, and went on to the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, University of Missouri Kansas City, and Dr. Gupta’s final training was done at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Florida, for heart failure and transplant medicine. Dr. Gupta was chosen as the resident of the year during his resi...2021-09-0736 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastParagonix Technologies, Inc. - A Study On Donor Lung Transport and PreservationDr. Lisa Anderson, CEO, President and co-founder of Paragonix Technologies, Inc., a company delivering a new standard in organ preservation and transport, discusses a new research study called GUARDIAN-LUNG (Global Utilization And Registry Database for Improved preservAtion of doNor LUNGs) to look at lung preservation and how the way the organ is preserved and transported impact the success of the transplant.2021-09-0310 min
Collaborative With Spencer KrauseCollaborative with Spencer Krause - E17 - Stephen Antolich (Explosion Proof Robot Specialist)Join us as we talk with Paragonix Tek LLC CEO, Stephen Antolich about how he got started making hazardous environment robots, and what it means to take pride in one's work.
In this episode, Stephen and Spencer joke about the best way to prevent massive explosions when you're inspecting multi-hundred ton tanks of explosive material. Misuse of equipment and poorly designed or inspected gear can result in devastation. It is Stephen's mission is to help prevent these accidents while providing value in the inspection robot space. We also chat about regulations, some of their purposes, and how th...2021-08-0843 minJHLT: The PodcastJuly 2021Welcome to the July 2021 episode of JHLT: The Podcast! Daniel R. Goldstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JHLT, leads a discussion with the JHLT Digital Media Editors about two studies in the July issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Starting at 1:45, Dr. Goldstein and Erika Lease, MD, discuss a paper from Sage, et al, at the University of Toronto, Canada, titled “Prediction of donor related lung injury in clinical lung transplantation using a validated ex vivo lung perfusion inflammation score.” Starting at 10:45, Van-Khue Ton, MD, PhD, and Marty Tam, MD, discuss a study from Rafe...2021-07-0717 minJHLT: The PodcastMay 2021JHLT: The Podcast is back with round table talks for the May 2021 issue of the Journal of Heart Transplantation. Daniel R. Goldstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of JHLT, leads a discussion with the JHLT Digital Media Editors. Starting at 1:36, Van-Khue Ton, MD, PhD, and Martin Tam, MD, discuss an paper from Dr. Englung and colleagues in Oslo, Norway, titled “Intravenous iron supplement for iron deficiency in cardiac transplant recipients (IronIC): A randomized clinical trial.” Starting at 9:04, Erika Lease, MD, and David Schibilsky, MD, discuss a study from Fessler et al in Paris, France, called “Operating room extubation: A pred...2021-05-0518 min