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Vladimir’s Choice – a fable from Eastern Europe

We often make choices that are short-sighted and seem to serve our own interests rather than the interests of all

03-09
03:53

Significant cuts to Medicaid (MediCal) will have a negative impact on us all.

As Congress debates cuts to Medicaid (the health insurance program for the poor and disabled) in order to deliver a tax cut to the wealthy, it risks a cascade of negative effects on our entire health care system.

02-23
03:58

The US pushes the world backward

USAID is a powerhouse of humanitarianism and global security

02-16
03:59

Will I benefit from that drug?

Statistics can be intimidating.  But before you decide to begin a treatment you should ask what the expected benefit will be to you.

02-09
03:50

Do doctors keep up to date with their medical knowledge?

It’s hard to tell, but we have no way to know for sure. 

02-02
03:51

Will AI replace clinicians?

AI is increasingly being used to collect and process clinical information. Whether this is a good thing depends on who you ask.

01-26
03:59

When is a disease not a disease?

When one in three people have an abnormal lab test, does it become a disease?

01-19
04:00

How Medical Data Bases Lead to Better Individual Treatment

By collecting health data across large populations of people, we can identify patterns that help us all.

01-12
04:00

Thinking of taking one of the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Unfortunately, I can offer no strong advice.  The drugs seem to be effective, but, like with any new drug, we just don’t have all the answers.

01-05
03:38

Listening to music in Refugee Camps

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

12-29
03:37

A tale of two kingdoms

Fluoride has proven so successful that it would be crazy to deprive children of its benefits

12-22
03:59

The risk of a bird flu epidemic

The risks are rising, and state and government officials are not taking this seriously.

12-15
03:59

Does free tuition impact medical student specialty choice?

Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

12-08
03:59

Drug Promotion to the Public

Why do drug companies push drugs to the public that just don’t work?

11-30
03:57

Doctor, will you pray with me?

Medicine and spirituality often interact, but clinicians and patients can often find themselves in very different places.

11-24
03:14

The importance of standing tall

Slouching has a rich history, but its medical consequences need to be better understood. 

11-17
03:52

As a group, are migrants less healthy?

Migration is at an all-time high worldwide. It can impact health in many ways. 

11-03
03:55

Did the treatment really work?

We often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.

10-26
03:59

Food Insecurity

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

10-20
03:59

Task Shifting

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality

10-13
03:57

Farnaz Shirazi

Hello there, where can I find the transcripts?

09-12 Reply

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