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Podcast | Practice of Medicine | April 25, 2022

A Discussion About the Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Rheumatology Patients

Herpes zoster is a public health concern for the public, especially in subjects who are immunocompromised. The CDC–recommended recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is an effective way to reduce the incidence of herpes zoster, but because of the increased immunogenicity of the vaccine adjuvant, there is a concern about flares of underlying autoimmune diseases in rheumatology patients.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | March 2, 2022

Conversations about Microaggressions for Faculty and Students: A Simulation-Based Approach

Discrimination is often experienced among medical students in clinical settings, especially those who belong to ethnic or gender minority groups, and it can occur in the form of “microaggressions”.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 15, 2022

Food Insecurity Among Older Adults

Food insecurity is a problem for people across the lifespan, and it has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | August 25, 2021

An Epidemic Supplanted by a Pandemic: Vaping-Related Illness and COVID-19

Prior to the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic, vaping-related illness was the prevailing public health concern. The incidence of vaping related illnesses mainly e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) declined with the arrival of COVID 19 but EVALI should still be considered as a differential diagnosis for people with COVID-19 for reasons outlined in this review.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | March 31, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine: Thoughts from a Vaccinated Physician

The podcast will cover the COVID-19 vaccine which Dr. Hartman has received and he will discuss his opinions on the vaccine.

Posted in: Infectious Disease4

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 10, 2021

Social Media in Medicine Mini-Series: A conversation with @whereinmyworld about diversity in medical education and patient care for underserved populations

SMA PIT sat down again with Carmen Simmons, a M4 at Meharry Medical College, for a follow up conversation about her experiences as a black woman at a HBCU medical school and as a student providing care to underserved communities in Nashville, TN.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | September 29, 2020

Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Risks

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, an author of a recent study entitled, “Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019”, discusses the health risks associated with smoking and vaping, including why might vaping put you at risk for COVID-19. She also offers insight into the importance of discussing the health risks of tobacco, including e-cigarettes.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | August 11, 2020

Battling a Rising Public Health Crisis: A Glimpse Into Medical Students’ Perspectives on Working in Underserved Communities

In this podcast, we will feature medical students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who will share their “day in the life” perspectives about working in underserved communities.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | July 24, 2020

George Floyd Autopsy Findings, CMS Autopsy Guidelines, and COVID-19

In our newest podcast, we are joined with Pathologists Dr. Bennet Omalu and Dr. Deepak Mohan. We will go through an in depth, scientific analysis of the George Floyd autopsy findings and what the current autopsy guidelines are under CMS and how COVID-19 has changed the world of pathology. This podcast will be moderated by Fred Newmark and Andy Mohan.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | April 30, 2020

COVID-19 Management in a Nursing Home in Southern California

Dr. Meena Makhijani will discuss the COVID-19 response in her practice, how they have been able to manage the situation in nursing homes, how technology has changed her practice, and what the new norm looks like moving forward.

Posted in: Geriatric Syndromes1

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