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Pain Matters Podcast NetworkEp 37 Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Safe Use*In this episode, Amber Borucki, MD from Stanford Medicine, joins Host Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, to discuss acetaminophen use during pregnancy and childhood. They focus on a significant Swedish study that dispels myths about acetaminophen's links to autism, reinforcing its safety and effectiveness. Dr. Borucki highlights its role in pain management for expectant mothers and children, while the hosts discuss alternatives to opioids, like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and stress the importance of consulting healthcare providers for proper dosing and guidance.About the Guest
2025-10-3134 minPain Matters Podcast NetworkExploring PA Roles & Growth in Pain Medicine PracticeEpisode Summary:In this compelling episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, a seasoned Physician Assistant practicing at the UCSD Center for Pain Medicine in the field of pain medicine, to explore the evolving roles of advanced practice providers in the specialty. Jeremy shares insights from his 25-year career spanning private practice and academia, shedding light on the benefits and challenges of working in these different professional settings. Jeremy Adler's e...
2025-09-2334 min
Pain Matters Podcast NetworkExploring Addiction Myths and Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz*In this episode of Pain Matters, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, speaks with Maia Szalavitz, award-winning New York Times opinion writer and AAPM 2025 Featured Speaker. Recorded April 4, 2025, at the AAPM PainConnect 2025 meeting, their conversation explores themes from Szalavitz’s recent writing on addiction, harm reduction, and drug policy. Maia shares her personal journey through addiction and recovery, and offers insights into the critical distinction between dependence and addiction. They also discuss the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies when it comes to opioids, the potential of emerging treatments like Ozempic, and the role of...
2025-09-0253 min
Anesthesia Clerkship Podcast11 - Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) / Epidural Blood PatchPDPH is a recognised complication of neuraxial anesthesia.
Around 4 minutes I misspoke and stated an 18G spinal needle - I meant epidural needle, I corrected myself the second time I stated it, sorry for the confusion!
Have questions, comments, corrections, or concerns? Please reach out via email:
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References:
1. Gobel, Hartmut. “7.2.1 Post-Dural Puncture Headache.” ICHD-3. Accessed September 16, 2023. https://ichd-3.org/7-headache-attributed-to-non-vascular-intracranial-disorder/7-2-headache-attributed-to-low-cerebrospinal-fluid-pressure/7-2-1-post-dural-puncture-headache/.
2. Plewa, Michael C., and Russell K.
McAllister. “Postdural Puncture Headache.” In StatPea...
2023-11-2914 min
Medicine in the NewsTiktok Aging Filters and Botox FillersDr. Hardik Doshi is a dual ivy-league and fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical face and neck rejuvenation. Dr. Doshi developed a deep foundation in the intricacies of the face and neck through five years of intensive surgical training culminating as Chief Resident in Head & Neck Surgery at Columbia / New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell / New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) where he was personally trained by the world’s authorities and pioneers within the field. Dr. Doshi was then hand selected to the pr...
2023-09-0825 min
Medicine in the NewsOzempic Face and Demystifying Facelift SurgeryDr. Hardik Doshi is a dual ivy-league and fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical face and neck rejuvenation. Dr. Doshi developed a deep foundation in the intricacies of the face and neck through five years of intensive surgical training culminating as Chief Resident in Head & Neck Surgery at Columbia / New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell / New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) where he was personally trained by the world’s authorities and pioneers within the field. Dr. Doshi was then hand selected to the pr...
2023-09-0825 min
Medicine in the NewsComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)Dr. Paul Christo is one of the world’s leading pain specialists and author of Aches and Gains, A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Your Pain. He’s an Associate Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He served as Director of the Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Program for 8 years, and the Blaustein Pain Treatment Center for 5 years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Christo is a frequent contributor on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and PBS television on pain and addiction. He hosts an award-winning, nationally syndicated SIRIUS XM radio talk show called Aches and...
2023-08-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsDirect Specialty CareAdetoun A. Musa, MD Board-Certified in Epilepsy & Neurology Dr. Adetoun Abisogun Musa is a double board-certified Neurologist and Epileptologist. She is passionate about teaching and holds an adjunct faculty position at a local medical school. Dr. Musa is also active in the advancement of medicine through research. Dr. Adetoun Musa’s has specialized training and extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy with a special interest in dietary therapy and integrative medicine. She is the co-owner of the Kingdom Healing Institute. She obtained her Bacheler’s of Arts in Neuroscience and Doctor of Medicine from...
2023-08-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsDoes Ozempic decrease the risk of heart problems?Dr. Sidhu is a leading endocrinologist in Fresno California. You can find him at https://theendocrinegrp.com.
2023-08-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsSafe Injection SitesColleen Daley Ndoye is the Executive Director of Project Weber/RENEW, a peer-driven organization providing street outreach, HIV prevention and testing, harm reduction, case management, and social support for sex workers and people who use drugs, with specialized services for LGBTQ individuals. PWR operates two drop in centers and provides tens of thousands of person-hours annually of street outreach and in-center services led by a team of individuals with lived experience in sex work, incarceration, homelessness, and substance use. Colleen has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for individuals to succeed and grow through the peer-driven model, and building innovative...
2023-08-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsFaith-Based Medicine with Drs. Hussain and Adetoun MusaAdetoun A. Musa, MD Board-Certified in Epilepsy & Neurology Dr. Adetoun Abisogun Musa is a double board-certified Neurologist and Epileptologist. She is passionate about teaching and holds an adjunct faculty position at a local medical school. Dr. Musa is also active in the advancement of medicine through research. Dr. Adetoun Musa’s has specialized training and extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy with a special interest in dietary therapy and integrative medicine. She is the co-owner of the Kingdom Healing Institute. She obtained her Bacheler’s of Arts in Neuroscience and Doctor of Medicine from...
2023-08-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsArtificial Intelligence in MedicineAvez Rizvi is a practicing radiologist, technophile, and start-up junkie. He's held executive leadership positions in different hospitals and start-ups around the world, most recently as the Chief Medical Officer for a virtual reality company, and has been working with AI and AI solutions throughout his career. Most recently, he has founded his latest venture – a forward-thinking startup, where he employs the latest in AI's Language Learning Models (LLMs) for advancements in radiology.Koorosh Zarezadeh, an accomplished entrepreneur and healthcare operations specialist, is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the same pioneering tech startup that Dr. Rizvi founded, fo...
2023-07-2825 min
Medicine in the NewsWhen to get a cortisone injection vs. surgery for Sciatica.Dr. Rasheed Abiola is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a focus in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He is a member of J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, North American Spine Society and Lumbar Spine Research Society. He practices in the southeast Michigan area as part of Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics. For more information on Dr. Abiola please visit his website.
2023-07-2824 min
2023-07-2525 min
Medicine in the NewsA New Discovery of Brain Signals for Chronic Pain with Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar.Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurological Surgery and Neurology at University of California, San Francisco. As a neurologist and pain management specialist, he studies basic brain and spinal mechanisms of pain using invasive neurophysiology and electrical stimulation. The primary goal of his laboratory is to clarify how distributed circuits across the brain process the physical, emotional and cognitive elements of real-world chronic pain. Having discovered the first-in-human objective biomarkers for chronic pain with brain recordings, his lab is actively developing new therapies for chronic pain using personalized, adaptive brain stimulation.
2023-07-1824 min
Medicine in the NewsWhy are Colon Cancer rates rising in young people with Dr. Taiwo Ngwa?Dr. Taiwo Ngwa is a gastroenterologist at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He practices general gastroenterology and hepatology with special interests in functional gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and chronic liver diseases. For more information on Dr. Ngwa, please visit here.
2023-07-1825 min
Medicine in the NewsJoint preservation approaches in orthopedics.Dr. Justin Ernat specializes in orthopaedic sports medicine with a surgical focus on the knee and shoulder. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves as the head team physician for the University of Utah Men's Basketball team. He is also a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, The Real Salt Lake and the Utah Jazz.
2023-06-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsThe role of recovery coaching in addiction treatment.Sandy is a person in long-term recovery who is passionate about bringing recovery tools and practice to those seeking and in recovery from substance use disorders, and their families. Prior to joining RICARES, Sandy led the collegiate recovery program at the University of Connecticut and was awarded the Association of Recovery in Higher Education’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 for her efforts. Sandy also brings over 30 years of experience leading operational, learning, and performance consulting teams at The Hartford Financial Services Group. A Recovery Coach Professional since 2019, Sandy is also the co-host of the Recovery Matters! podcast, a certified facilitator fo...
2023-06-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsHow to protect yourself from air pollution caused by wildfires.Dr. Dhaval Thakkar an Interventional Pulmonologist who focuses on treating a variety of benign and malignant lung diseases using minimally invasive procedures. He completed his post-graduate training at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and earned board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Interventional Pulmonology. He then worked at the Southern Arizona VA after training, where he built a more comprehensive Interventional Pulmonary program. He now lives in Perth, Australia where he joined a group of internationally renowned pulmonologists to help advance care for patients with lung disease.
2023-06-2925 min
Medicine in the NewsThe New RSV Vaccine for Elderly PatientsWe welcome back to the show Dr. Avinash Mantha. Dr. Mantha is an attending physician at the Edwards Hines VA medical center. He is associate program director of the Loyola Hines geriatric fellowship and assistant professor of medicine at Loyola University medical center.
2023-06-1325 min
Medicine in the NewsA New Medication for Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Avinash Mantha is an attending physician at the Edwards Hines VA medical center. He is associate program director of the Loyola Hines geriatric fellowship and assistant professor of medicine at Loyola University medical center.
2023-06-0625 min
Medicine in the NewsDr. Lauren Schaff and Brain Tumor Awareness Month-Part 2Dr. Lauren Schaff is a neurology-trained neuro-oncologist who specializes in treating primary brain tumors. She completed medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, then residency training at Columbia University, followed by neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where she stayed on as faculty. Dr. Schaff divides her time between clinical care for her patients and clinical research. She serves as principal investigator for a number of therapeutic trials for brain tumor patients.
2023-06-0124 min
Medicine in the NewsBrain Tumor Awareness Month with Dr. Randy D'AmicoDr. Randy S. D’Amico is an assistant professor of neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. The Brooklyn native completed his undergraduate studies at New York University and his medical degree at Robert Wood Johnson Rutgers Medical School, where he was nominated into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. His graduate and postdoctoral work was done at Columbia University’s Neurological Institute of New York and within the Herbert Irving Cancer Research Center at Columbia University, where his research interests focused on neuro-oncology and the study of brain and spine tumors.Dr. D’Am...
2023-05-1925 min
Medicine in the NewsDr. Rab Razzak discusses Palliative Care Medicine and End-of-Life CareDr. Razzak is a palliative care physician and internist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH CMC). He serves as Clinical Director for the Section of Palliative Care and Program Director of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at UH CMC and is also a Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University. He is also an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. His research and clinical interests include development of palliative care delivery systems, palliative medicine education, self-care, mentorship, and novel therapies for symptom management for people with serious illness. He...
2023-05-1525 min
Medicine in the NewsWhat is the FASTER Act and how does it affect those with sesame allergies?Dr. Karina Gobin is an expert in the treatment of allergic disease in both children and adults serving the Chicagoland area. She practices at the Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Professionals. For more information, visit http://asapillinois.com.Dr. Gobin would like to highlight that even a sesame seed can cause an allergic reaction and should be taken seriously. She wanted to point out that the trace amount that may have been seen previously is different than purposefully adding it. The interior portion of a seed contains the highly allergenic protein. The intentional grinding up of sesame into flour...
2023-05-0525 min
Medicine in the NewsWho can prescribe Suboxone?Suboxone (Buprenorphine) is a prescription medicine used to treat opioid use disorder. Until recently, very few physicians could legally prescribe the medication because prescribing Suboxone required a special DEA-X waiver. In this episode, we discuss how a recent FDA ruling eliminating the DEA-X waiver program expands who can prescribe Suboxone and what that means in the treatment of opioid addiction. Dr. Antje Barreveld is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine. She is Medical Director of Pain Management Services and co-Founder and Director of Education and Outreach for the Substance Use Services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital...
2023-04-2525 min
Medicine in the NewsOver-the-Counter NarcanDr. Antje Barreveld is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine. She is Medical Director of Pain Management Services and co-Founder and Director of Education and Outreach for the Substance Use Services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Barreveld is also a Clinical Researcher at Harvard Medical School and is one of the Directors-At-Large for the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). For more information, check out the AAPM podcast at https://painmed.org/podcast/.Dr. Sudheer Potru is an anesthesiologist, pain specialist, and addiction medicine specialist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and an Assistant Professor...
2023-04-2525 min
Medicine in the NewsWhen to get physical therapy and when to get surgeryIn this episode we talk to Yankees Minor League Team Physician Dr. Shazad Shaikh about when a person should consider surgery versus they should get surgery. Dr. Shaikh is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlantic Health in Bridgewater, NJ who specializes in Sports Medicine. For more information on Dr. Shaikh, please visit https://findmyamgdoctor.atlantichealth.org/provider/Shazad+Shaikh/2441049?practice_location=Atlantic%20Medical%20Group%20Orthopedics%20and%20Sports%20Medicine%20at%20Bridgewater&sort=networks%2Crelevance&_ga=2.230752927.1685407887.1681674277-1104298796.1681674277&from=search-list.
2023-04-2125 min
Medicine in the NewsWhy Americans are dying at a young age?Why are Americans dying at a younger age when other comparable countries are living longer? In this episode we talk to Dr. Sudharshan Parthasarathy makes America is unique to other countries and why Americans are dying younger.
2023-04-2125 min
Medicine in the NewsThe effects of social media on childrenIn this episode I talk to Dr. Nitika Pant about the effects of social media on children. Dr. Pant is an experienced adult, child and adolescent psychologist in the Chicago area. She is an Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and practices at Contentus Psychiatry. For more information, visit https://www.contentuspsychiatry.com.
2023-04-2125 min
Medicine in the NewsWhat you should know about Regenerative MedicineIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Matthew Kohler about how you can regenerate damaged tissue using your own blood. Dr. Kohler is a leader in the field of Regenerative Medicine and Interventional Pain Medicine in Manhattan. He completed both his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Pain Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is double-board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology. He now practices at Ospina Medical in New York City. You can find him at https://ospinamedical.com
2023-04-2125 min
Medicine in the NewsWhat you should know about the Weight loss revolutionIn this episode we talk to endocrinologist, Dr. Sukhum Sidhu about Ozempic and the weight loss revolution. Dr. Sidhu is a leading endocrinologist in Fresno California. You can find him at https://theendocrinegrp.com.
2023-04-2125 min
Medicine in the NewsWhat you should know about the AAP’s new childhood obesity guidelines.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Payal Adhikari about the American Academy of Pediatrics new guidelines on childhood obesity. Dr. Adhikari is a board-certified pediatrician, former strategy consultant, mom and speaker who passionate about supporting new families and encouraging peaceful parenting.
2023-04-2125 min
The Medical Sales PodcastHow COVID Has Changed The Pain Medicine Field With Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy, Dr. Zafeer Baber, Dr. Zachary Cohen, Pt. 2The magnitude of COVID-19's impact on medicine is such that it has put to the test the very standards of care that professionals in the field use as guide in their practice. Returning to the show with Samuel Gbadebo, Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy, Dr. Zafeer Baber and Dr. Zachary Cohen discuss how the interventional pain medicine community is striving towards a new consensus on how care should be delivered in the context of a global pandemic. The biggest hurdle before reaching such a consensus is the fact that this pandemic is new to everyone in the field, which opens th...
2020-12-2335 min
The Medical Sales PodcastHow COVID Has Changed The Pain Medicine Field With Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy, Dr. Zafeer Baber, Dr. Zachary CohenCOVID is the theme of 2020, changing everything we do not only in the medical field but our entire lives in general. Tackling this elephant in the room, Samuel Gbadebo invites three wonderful guests to share information and insights about how the industry is doing and more. He has over Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy, Dr. Zafeer Baber, and Dr. Zachary Cohen—all of them anesthesiologists and pain physicians. Together, they talk about how COVID has changed the way providers practice and what needs to be kept top of mind across all providers when it comes to dealing with patients in this sp...
2020-12-1639 min
The Medical Sales PodcastBeyond Sales: Medical Device Sales Reps In Pain Medicine With Dr. Zafeer BaberJust how important are medical device sales reps for physicians? Far from just representing the companies that hire them, these sales reps can really be an important factor in ensuring the smooth flow of medical procedures. Take it from a physician's point of view as anesthesiologist and pain intervention specialist Dr. Zafeer Baber joins Samuel Gbadebo on the show. In his job, medical device sales reps do more than just sales; they show up during surgery and even during trial observation periods. Whether you're a medical device sales rep or trying to be one, you will learn so much...
2020-08-0540 min