Hear Me Now Podcast

An online transcript is available��On today's program, host Se��n Collins welcomes Dr. Steven Salloway, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, and David Shenk to discuss recent advances in Alzheimer's research and the possibility of early intervention and prevention. They highlight the significance of targeting amyloid plaques in the brain, but also emphasize the need for treatments that can be administered earlier and more widely ��� the way statins are used to forestall or prevent atherosclerotic heart disease. The researchers discuss the role of public funding in drug research and the challenges of developing affordable and accessible treatments. They also touch on the role of imagination in driving scientific discovery and the importance of accurate and responsible journalism in reporting on Alzheimer's research. Overall, they express optimism about the future of Alzheimer's treatment and the potential for significant progress in the coming years...Steven Salloway, M.D., MSFounding DirectorThe Memory and Aging ProgramButler Hospital��Professor of Psychiatry and Human BehaviorProfessor of Neurology��Warren Alpert Medical School��Brown UniversityProvidence, R.I...Rudy Tanzi, Ph.D.��Director��Genetics and Aging Research UnitDirector��McCance Center for Brain HealthMassachusetts General Hospital��Professor of Neurology��Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, Mass...David ShenkAuthorThe Forgetting ��� Alzheimer���s: a Portrait of an Epidemic����Senior AdvisorCure Alzheimer's Fund��Advisor, dementia-related issuesPresident's Council on BioethicsBrooklyn, N.Y...����

A transcript is available online��Today, host Se��n Collins welcomes Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, Chief Health Equity and Clinical Innovation Officer for Providence. They ��discuss the importance of diversity and cultural understanding in healthcare.��She shares a personal story about a patient from Liberia who felt understood and cared for because Dr. Anyaoku shared a similar background and experiences. Dr. Anyaoku emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to recognize and address disparities in care based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors. She discusses the concept of concordance, where patients and providers with similar backgrounds can have better communication and outcomes. Dr. Anyaoku also highlights the importance of cultural humility and building partnerships with community organizations to address health disparities.��..Nwando Anyaoku, M.D., MPH, MBAGVP & Chief Health Equity and Clinical Innovation OfficerProvidence��..WATCH Dr. Anyaoku's TED Talk from Bellarmine University, recorded February, 2023..��MORE READING:Physician���patient racial concordance and disparities in birthing mortality for newborns ��(PNAS)Association of Racial/Ethnic and Gender Concordance Between Patients and Physicians With Patient Experience Ratings ��(JAMA)Association of Surgeon-Patient Sex Concordance With Postoperative Outcomes ��(JAMA Surgery)..��

This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and planning. If you are thinking of harming yourself, please call or text, in English or Spanish, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. �� Help is available. ��Deaf & hard of hearingEste episodio incluye una discusi��n sobre la ideaci��n y la planificaci��n suicida. Si est�� pensando en hacerse da��o, llame o env��e un mensaje de texto, en ingl��s o espa��ol, a la L��nea de Prevenci��n del Suicidio y Crisis al 988. �� Hay ayuda disponible. ����Sordos e hipoac��sicos.In this episode of the Hear Me Now Podcast, host Se��n Collins discusses the health benefits of gratitude with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive for Behavioral Health for the Oregon Region of Providence. They begin by listening to the story of JD, who found practicing gratitude helped him overcome suicidal thoughts and depression. They discuss the science behind gratitude, including its impact on serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. They also explore practical strategies for incorporating gratitude into daily life, such as journaling, gratitude jars, and sending thank-you cards. They emphasize the importance of gratitude in improving mental health, fostering positive relationships, and creating a more positive and empathetic society. The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of healthcare providers in promoting gratitude as a form of self-care and healing for their patients..Robin Henderson, PsyDChief Executive for Behavioral Health��Providence Oregon RegionSenior Clinical OfficerWork2BeWellPortland, Ore...The music heard at the end of the episode is "Dreamers of the Shore" by Volcan Peaks feat. Cody Francis. Used with permission.��..FURTHER READING:Key Lime Pie for Thanksgiving (New York Times)Greater Good Magazine: Gratitude (UC Berkeley)Health Benefits of Gratitude (UCLA)The Ignatian Examen (The Jesuits)"Spiritual Exercises" of Ignatius of Loyola (Ignatian Spirituality) ��text"Effects of gratitude meditation on neural network functional connectivity and brain-heart coupling" (Nature)"The effects of gratitude interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis" (Einstein)"Gratitude in Health Care: A Meta-narrative Review" (Psychiatry)"The impact of gratitude interventions on patients with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review" (Frontiers in Psychology)"A systematic review of gratitude interventions: Effects on physical health and health behaviors" (Journal of Psychosomatic Research)"The Cultivation of Pure Altruism via Gratitude: A Functional MRI Study of Change with Gratitude Practice" (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)"The Scientific Effects of Gratitude: A Review" (Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing)...������

A class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide agonists (GLP-1 agonists) is proving to be beneficial for people with chronic kidney disease and atherosclerotic heart disease. These medications are being called game changers because they not only help with weight loss but also provide organ protection and reduce the risk of dying and disease progression.��These medications have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of deadly conditions and improve population health. However, there are financial pressures and healthcare policies that may hinder access to these medications for patients who could benefit from them.��On today's program, host Sean Collins talks with two Physician-Researchers working on the front lines of the coming change...Katherine R. Tuttle, M.D., FASN, FACP, FNKFExecutive Director for Research, Providence Inland Northwest HealthProfessor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research InstituteRegional Principal Investigator, Institute of Translational Health SciencesUniversity of Washington.Radica Alicic, M.D., FHM, FACPAssociate Director for ResearchProvidence Health Care in Spokane..Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in People with Diabetes��Read more about Retatrutide, the triple agonist��

Providence Hospice, Los Angeles County has launched a program to provide hospice care for homeless people. The program aims to support those experiencing homelessness and facing a terminal illness by providing them with the option of a safe and secure environment to receive holistic care.��Homeless people face unique challenges and vulnerabilities, including an increased incidence of mental health issues, frequent distrust of healthcare providers and environments, and often issues of substance dependence. The team at Providence Hospice, LA County works closely with facility care teams to ensure that patients receive the care they need while also respecting their individual needs and preferences.��Guests include Martina Meier, M.D., medical director of Providence Hospice, LA County; Nycole Snodgrass, director of operation at the hospice; and Marcella Kubalsky, who was chaplain when the program began. This episode also includes audio from an interview Marcella conducted with "Bob," a patient who had been chronically unhoused when he entered the program this past summer.��Click here for more information on Providence Hospice, LA County.For an extended excerpt from Marcella's interview with Bob, follow this link. ������