Hema Now: Episode 1: Bridging Medicine, Wellness, and Community – Part 1
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
Release Date: 10/02/2024
Episode 226: Merging Hope and Science in Patient Care
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
This week Jonathan is joined by Isabelle Amigues, CEO and Founder of UnabridgedMD, Denver, Colorado, USA. Together, they discuss the first part of her career as an academic clinician followed by how her diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer shaped her approach to use the best in data-driven Western medicine combined with traditional Eastern healing. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:02) - Isabelle’s unique hobby: rock climbing (03:33) - Isabelle’s journey into rheumatology (05:58) - Being diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer (14:17) - The mind-body connection (20:25)...
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Hema Now: Episode 3: Reflections on the EHA Congress
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
In this episode of Hema Now, Dr. Jonathan Sackier welcomes Professor Antonio Almeida, a leader in hematology and the 2024 President of the EHA. They delve into the highlights from this year’s EHA Congress, discuss the founding of the Católica Medical School, and explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. Timestamps: (00:00) -Introduction (01:40) -Reflection on the EHA 2024 Congress (06:10) -Approaches for future congresses (10:30) -Proudest accomplishments and EHA education initiatives (17:00) -Reflections on the treatment...
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Onc Now: Episode 3: Redefining Breast Cancer
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This week, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Prof. Carlos Caldas, a world-leading expert in breast cancer research and clinician scientist at the University of Cambridge. Together, they explore how genomic-based classifications of breast cancer are transforming treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (02:00) – Carlos’s favourite cuisine (03:32) – Carlos’s journey into oncology (08:30) – The redefinition of breast cancer (14:30) – How this taxonomy influences clinical...
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Episode 225: Behind the Breakthroughs: Tackling Vasculitis and Emerging Inflammatory Diseases
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In this episode, Jonathan is joined by John H. Stone, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and The Edward A. Fox Chair in Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Stone discusses his groundbreaking work in systemic vasculitis, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis and ANCA-associated vasculitis. He also shares insights into the emerging field of IgG4-related disease and the exciting possibility of the first approved therapy for this condition. Alongside, he delves into his efforts to minimise glucocorticoid toxicity and his work through the IgG4ward! Foundation. ...
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Bonus Episode: The Burden and Management of Systemic Hypertension from a Patient Perspective
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In this exclusive podcast, experts in the field, Andrew Foy, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Ed Filippone, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, both in Pennsylvania, USA, explore the burden of hypertension on patients and give insights into how to best care for these patients. Topics covered include: patient difficulties when managing hypertension; blood pressure measurement and monitoring, and how to best support patients through this; hypertension medications and treatment resistance; and navigating conflicting advice and guidelines.
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Episode 224: AI and Telemedicine: Shaping the Future of Rheumatology
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This week, Jonathan is joined by John ‘Jack’ Cush, Director of Clinical Rheumatology at the Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA. The two doctors explore novel treatment avenues for rheumatic diseases, and discuss the exciting potential of AI and telemedicine. Please use the following timestamps to navigate this episode: (00:00)-Introduction (02:29)-The history of beer and rock’ n roll (06:10)-Transitioning into digital medical education (10:21)-Jack’s podcast: RheumNow (14:30)-Challenges in lupus diagnosis and management (16:58)-IL-5 inhibitors: novel...
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Bonus Episode: The Emotional Impact For An Intermittent Catheter User with Simple Solutions
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In this bonus episode, join EMJ host Dr Hannah Moir as she speaks with our two health and wellbeing experts, Dr Sula Windgassen and Kiera McGarrity, who provide their expertise and personal experiences of using intermittent catheters. The experts address the emotional impact of intermittent catheter use and provide solutions and practical tools to support and improve patient wellbeing and advance the standard of care. This is episode one of a three-part series: Confident Living with Intermittent Catheterisation. This podcast was initiated and funded by Convatec. The views...
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Hema Now: Episode 2: Bridging Medicine, Wellness, and Community – Part 2
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
In this second instalment Jonathan is joined by Sunil Gupta, Consultant Haematologist and haemato-oncologist based at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, UK, to delve further into prophylactic anticoagulation in APML patients with COVID-19 and, anthracycline toxicity, and new drug appraisals for NICE. Timestamps: (00:00)-Introduction (00:25)-Prophylactic anticoagulation in patients with APML (03:26)-Anthracyclin as the cornerstone of chemotherapy (08:18)-Developing drugs for cancer (16:52)-New innovations in haematology (20:00)-Sunil’s three wishes
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Bonus Episode: Did you know series: Significance of the natural proliferative phase in frozen embryo transfer cycles in assisted reproduction
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Moderated by Sue Saville. With speakers: Prof Dr Frank Broekmans, Prof Peter Humaidan, Prof Dr Dominic Stoop, Dr Samuel Santos-Ribeiro. These podcasts were sponsored by Besins Healthcare.
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Bonus Episode: Did you know series: The Impact of Research and Technology on Luteal Phase Support in Assisted Reproduction
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
Moderated by Sue Saville. With speakers: Prof Dr Frank Broekmans, Prof Peter Humaidan, Prof Dr Dominic Stoop, Dr Samuel Santos-Ribeiro. These podcasts were sponsored by Besins Healthcare.
info_outlineThis week Jonathan is joined by Sunil Gupta, Consultant Haematologist and haemato-oncologist based at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, UK, to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on patients with haematological conditions, and medical education globally.
Timestamps:
(00:00)-Introduction
(02:47)-Health benefits of yoga
(06:25)-Yoga, mental health, wellbeing
(08:52)-Gupta’s journey into haemato-oncology
(13:31)-Medical practices around the world
(18:55)-Impact of COVID-19 on haematology
(25:54)-Prepping for the next pandemic
(28:32)-Join us for Part 2!