Best Prrt Podcasts (2025)

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Could PRRT Revolutionize Neuroendocrine Tumor Therapy?

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Neuroendocrine tumors are rare and can present with a confusing range of symptoms, which leads to frequent misattribution. Jay Bart Rose, M.D., explains how they’re also complex to treat, often requiring multiple modalities based on tumor location and hormone activity. He discusses surgery, systemic therapies, and PRRT, a targeted treatment that us…

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Episode 45: "Spotlight on Medical Oncology" with Sandy Kotiah, MD 52:09

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One of the key aspects of one’s neuroendocrine cancer care is building your medical team, which typically includes a medical oncologist. In this episode, Medical Oncologist Dr. Sandy Kotiah from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore expounds on the role of a medical oncologist. She sheds light on the first appointment, communication, and care coordinat…

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Understanding Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is common, recurrent, and often misunderstood. Urologist Jed Ferguson, M.D., and urologic oncologist Chaz Peyton, M.D., explain how it differs from muscle invasive disease, why recurrence increases the risk of progression, and the complex factors that determine treatment sequencing. Learn about UAB’s clinical tria…

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"Understanding Clinical Trials & How They Fit in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Journey" with Dr. Alexandria Phan 40:38

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When in one’s neuroendocrine cancer journey might a clinical trial be considered? What factors influence treatment decisions, including whether to pursue a clinical trial? Dr. Alexandria Phan, medical oncologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, offers thoughtful guidance on when and how clinical trials fit into the neuroendocrine cancer journey…

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Why Multidisciplinary Care is Key for Oral Cancer Patients

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Radiation therapy for oral cancer requires both precise targeting and multidisciplinary coordination. Christopher Willey, M.D., and Michael Case, D.M.D., explain how close collaboration between radiation oncology and dental care helps prevent complications such as osteoradionecrosis and also minimizes treatment delays. They describe how pretreatmen…

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Current Concepts in ACL Surgery

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ACL tears are on the rise as more people remain active throughout their lives. Amit Momaya, M.D., chief of sports medicine, explains how today’s treatment approaches balance repair and reconstruction, with an emphasis on prehab, rehab, and psychological readiness. Learn about prevention strategies, retear risk factors, and surgical innovations bein…

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More Harm than Good? Airbag Vests in Equestrian Sports

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Are airbag vests protecting young equestrians or putting them at risk? Sports medicine physician Sarah Gould, M.D., and engineering research scientist Kevin Schrum discuss unexpected injuries linked to equestrian air vests. They explain how the vests function, why pediatric riders may be especially vulnerable to related injuries, and why stronger d…

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The Rising Prevalence of Kidney Stones: What Should Clinicians Know?

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Kidney stones are often more than a one-time painful event: they’re a chronic disease linked to other health issues. Kyle Wood, M.D., discusses how stone disease often coexists with conditions like hypertension, dietary imbalance, and primary hyperparathyroidism. He explains that reviewing patient history, taking bloodwork, and ordering urine testi…

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Understanding Metabolic PET Markers Beyond SUV 28:13

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Standardized uptake values (SUV) measure a patient's response to nuclear medicine therapy. But what other markers of success are there, and do these markers and the interpretation of them vary depending on the disease being imaged? Sally Barrington, MD, works specifically on lymphoma and shares her expertise on what markers of success and criteria …

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Why Do Women Experience Aortic Disease Differently?

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Sasha Still, M.D., explains how delayed diagnosis of aortic disease among women — who often present later and experience atypical symptoms — contributes to more complications and a higher mortality rate. She also discusses what clinicians can do to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and surgical decision-making.…

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What Are Disorders of Consciousness and Why Do They Matter?

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For many patients, it takes time to regain full consciousness after a brain injury, and some develop a disorder of consciousness (DOC). Rachel Teranishi, M.D., a brain injury specialist, explains why up to 40% of DOC cases are misdiagnosed and outlines what providers need to know about assessment, treatment, and long-term recovery. Learn which ther…

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Episode 43: Carcinoid Heart Syndrome 40:47

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What is Carcinoid Heart Disease (CHD)? Which NET patients develop CHD? Retired cardiologist and carcinoid heart disease specialist Dr. Jerome Zacks provides an overview of CHD and describes the appropriate screening, diagnosis, and treatment. MEET DR. JEROME ZACKS Dr. Jerome Zacks is a Cardiologist/Carcinoid Heart Disease Specialist; retired since …

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Episode 42: "Neuroendocrine Cancer Straight Talk" with Dr. Diane Reidy 51:31

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In this special episode, medical oncologist and NET expert Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes engages in an open and honest discussion on sensitive topics, including sexual health, family planning and end-of-life discussions. She also answers common questions regarding cannabis use with cancer, as well as the relationship between sugar and cancer. Dr. Reidy s…

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Understanding Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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Spinal cord injuries can have life-changing effects, from neurogenic bowel and bladder dysfunction to paralysis. Radhika Sharma, M.D., discusses the causes, complications, and rehabilitation approaches to spinal cord injury. She explains how a multidisciplinary approach helps patients recover function and rejoin communities.…

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Podiatric Care: The Future of Limb Salvage at UAB

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Limb salvage can prevent amputation in patients with complex lower extremity conditions, including diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. Kyle Mauk, DPM, discusses how UAB’s limb salvage program integrates podiatry with vascular surgery to improve coordination of care. He also explains podiatry’s evolving role in surgical treatment.…

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Understanding Thyroid Disease: Insights from Leading Surgeons

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Advances in imaging and molecular testing are changing how thyroid diseases are diagnosed and treated. Otolaryngologists and head and neck endocrine surgeons Andrew R. Fuson, M.D., and Daniel J. Rocke, M.D., discuss the latest approaches to managing thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer. They explain how better risk stratification al…

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PSMA PET: From Adolescence to Adulthood 31:31

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Is PSMA becoming so regularly used that it's...boring? Not according to this lively discussion. Join us for episode 9 of the JNM Podcast, where host Ken Herrmann discusses the state of PSMA PET with experts Thomas Hope, Oliver Sartor, and Wolfgang Fendler. The panel talks about PSMA PET in clinical trials vs. real-life disease management, appropria…

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A Surgeon's Insight into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when blood vessels and nerves in the upper chest become compressed, leading to pain, numbness, swelling, or circulation problems in the arms. Jarrad Rowse, M.D., a vascular surgeon, explains the three types of TOS — neurogenic, venous, and arterial — why they develop, and how they are diagnosed. He discusses mu…

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Infecting the lungs: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease

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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease is a chronic lung infection that’s becoming more common, yet diagnosis and treatment remain challenging. Infectious disease specialist German Henostroza, M.D., and pulmonologist Bryan Garcia, M.D., discuss what’s known about NTM’s rise; the latest in diagnostic tools; and the complexities of treatment. Le…

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Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Imaging with Flurpiridaz 34:20

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The JNM Podcast is back in 2025! Join Ken Herrmann, MD, and co-moderator Frank Bengel, MD, for an episode on cardiovascular perfusion imaging. In the U.S., SPECT imaging makes up five to six million studies per year. But PET studies make up just 2.2 million, and only 7%, or 150,000 of those, are cardiac PET imaging. But that may be about to change.…

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EPISODE 41: Top 10 Highlights of the 2024 NANETS Symposium 48:35

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In this special episode, Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Medical oncologist Dr. Guillaume (Will) Pegna recaps the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) 2024 Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium. He shares the latest developments in NET research and medical advances from the conference and how they matter to the NET pati…

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The Role of a Rehabilitation Psychologist on an Interdisciplinary Rehab Team

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Rehabilitation psychologists help patients with disabilities and chronic health conditions maximize their health and holistic well-being. Casey Azuero, Ph.D., explains these psychologists’ unique qualifications and how they function on interdisciplinary teams to address the full context of a patient’s recovery. This work includes helping patients n…

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Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder

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Functional neurological disorder (FND) results in fluctuating control of voluntary activities. Victor Mark, M.D., explains why FND has only recently begun to be acknowledged as a neurological rather than purely psychological disorder. He discusses conditions related to FND and effective rehabilitation coordinated between neurologists, psychologists…

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Understanding Provider Addiction: Why It Matters Part 2

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What is the best approach to treating substance use disorders? In part two of their discussion on substance use disorders within the health care provider population, Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., explore the often-complementary effects of medication-assisted therapy and psychotherapeutic approaches. They urge education and e…

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Understanding Provider Addiction: Why It Matters Part 1

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Just as many health care providers face substance use disorder (SUD) as the general population, yet they are more likely to conceal it due to a professional stigma. Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., discuss how burnout and demanding work environments contribute to SUD, and how colleagues’ reluctance to intervene can delay help. …

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Episode 40: External Radiation Therapy for Neuroendocrine Cancers 53:11

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is radiation oncology, and how is it used for neuroendocrine cancer? UCSF radiation oncologists Dr. Will Chen and Dr. Alexandra Hotca-Cho describe external radiation therapy (SBRT) and how, when, and where it may be used for select patients with neuroendocrine cancers. They address common concerns about the planning process,…

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Social Media in (Nuclear) Medicine 21:57

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Get ready for an episode that's a bit...meta. In Episode 7, our host Ken Herrmann is joined by the podcasters behind GU Cast: Declan Murphy, FRACS, FRCS, and Renu Eapen, MBBS, FRACS. Together with Wolfgang Weber, MD, PhD, they discuss how social media has shaped the landscape of medicine - from how we get medical news, to sharing new research to in…

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Is Your Surgical Practice Keeping Up with Atrial Fibrillation Management?

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For patients with AFib, left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion should now be part of any non-emergency cardiac operation, and surgical ablation should also be considered. Panayotis Vardas, M.D., discusses how he and colleagues from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons arrived at stronger recommendations for these procedures in their 2023 guidelines. Lea…

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Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound: Current Status and Future Directions

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Interventional endoscopic ultrasound, once a purely diagnostic tool, has given GI specialists a minimally invasive approach to a wide range of procedures. Ramzi Mulki, M.D., guides us through the evolution of the endoscope since the 1980s; various current uses of interventional endoscopy such as pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, and bariatric proce…

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Pulsed Field Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

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A new type of catheter ablation called pulsed field ablation (PA) allows for a more precise and non-heated way to treat many cases of atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Tom McElderry, M.D., discusses the advantages of PA ablation as an alternative to radio frequency and cryotherapy ablation, the most common types. Dr. McElderry was involved with clinical…

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Episode 39: NEN Treatments: Focus On Liver-Directed Therapies (Part II: Intra-Arterial Techniques and Sequencing) 47:47

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from the University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this second episode, he details the embolization techniques, including bland embolization (TAE), chemoembolization (TACE), and radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90). …

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Understanding Spinal Stenosis: What You Need to Know

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Almost everyone with spinal stenosis will see decreased pain and other symptoms following treatment, no matter their age. Thomas Staner, M.D., a neurosurgeon, discusses how improved imaging and a multidisciplinary approach has enhanced care for those with pain and other symptoms caused by spinal stenosis. Learn how treatments can progress from phys…

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Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: The Role of Telehealth

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Telehealth coupled with patient-collected data is allowing doctors to manage diabetes more effectively. Anish Patel, M.D., an endocrinologist, discusses how telehealth reduces hospitalizations and readmissions, and allows doctors to personalize treatment plans based on a stream of real-time data. Learn more about how easy it can be for patients to …

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MASLD in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a new, more precise name for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Fernando Bril, M.D., an endocrinologist, explains how this name precisely describes the way in which fatty acids build up in the liver of patients who have insulin resistance. Learn more about the close relationship of …

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Bringing PRRT to First Line: NETTER-2 28:48

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Join us for episode 6 of the JNM podcast. Moderator Ken Herrmann, MD is joined by Simron Singh, MD and Lisa Bodei, MD, PhD to discuss NETTER-2. NETTER-2 was the first trial to examine radioligand therapy as a first-line therapy for cancers, as opposed to waiting until later stages. Our panelists discuss the results of this trial and its implication…

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Episode 38 - NEN Treatments: Focus on Liver-Directed Therapies (Part I: Overview and Ablative Techniques Including Histotripsy) 31:31

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this first episode, he outlines the types of liver-directed therapies and elaborates on ablative techniques including the newest technique, histotripsy. Listen to a fra…

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How Can Providers Identify and Treat Type 1 Diabetes?

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How is care improving for the three percent of U.S. children who have type 1 diabetes? Jessica Schmitt, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist, shares encouraging developments in medical diabetes management as well as insights about accurate diagnosis and helpful lifestyle habits. Learn about new treatments on the horizon, including one medication that …

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Advancements in Peripheral Arterial Disease Management

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The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is surging due to cases related to diabetes. Benjamin Pearce, M.D., a vascular surgeon, discusses management of PAD by highlighting three non-operative advancements, including exercise therapy. Learn how PAD can be diagnosed using an ankle-brachial index. Dr. Pierce explains how a multi-disciplina…

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Treatment Options for Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck

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85% of all non-melanoma skin cancers occur in the head and neck, which includes high-risk sub-units. Skin cancer is especially prevalent in the South. Harishanker Jayarajan, M.D., a head and neck surgeon, discusses the types and locations of skin lesions which warrant referral to an expert. He explains the general approach to treating head-and-neck…

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Episode 37: Supportive Oncology for Neuroendocrine Cancer 42:58

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What is supportive care or supportive oncology? What is cancer-related distress? How might NET patients benefit from supportive care? Yale oncologist Dr. Maryam Lustberg suggests strategies to manage cancer-related fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, mouth sores, peripheral neuropathy, distress, anxiety, and anxiety. She also addresses considerations for fe…

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Transforming the Paradigm of Surgical Recovery

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Patients who have surgery where there is an enhanced recovery program (ERP) recover faster and more effectively. Daniel Chu, M.D., a GI surgeon, discusses the many steps included in an ERP protocol and what it takes to establish the program. He explains how a multidisciplinary team of champions progresses through four phases of implementation. Lear…

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Healthcare Systems Readiness: What is Limiting the RLT Scale-up? 28:25

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Radioligand therapy (RLT) targets cancer cells with radiation while minimizing impact on surrounding healthy tissue. In this episode of JNM Podcast, our panelists discuss training, access, production capacity, and everything else that is necessary to make RLT more widely available to the patients who need it. Moderator: Ken Herrmann, MD (Universitä…

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Pediatric Gynecology: What to Expect

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Pediatric and adolescent gynecology spans the gap between general pediatric care and adult gynecologic care. Janeen Arbuckle, M.D., speaks on her specialty in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, describing first the common conditions that warrant a visit for young women before and during adolescence. She highlights differences between the care gro…

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Patient Addiction and Recovery Part 2

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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a deadly disease that can affect anyone — even doctors. But certain social determinants of health and psychological trauma make some more vulnerable than others. In part 2 of their discussion on SUD treatment and recovery,Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., discuss how doctors can account for the pa…

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Episode 36: "NEN Treatments: Focus on Immunotherapy" with Dr. Jennifer Eads 39:12

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is immunotherapy? How effective are they for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs)? Dr. Jennifer Eads from Penn Medicine answers common questions about immunotherapy. She discusses the latest in CAR T therapy, DLL3, and vaccine therapy for NENs. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR NENS: What is immunotherapy? How does it wor…

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Patient Addiction and Recovery Part 1

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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a deadly disease that can affect anyone — even doctors. Christopher Godlewski, M.D., an anesthesiologist, and Sudheer Potru, D.O., an addiction medicine specialist, discuss the barriers to effective treatment of SUDs, both inside and outside of health care. They review the standard pharmacologic and behavioral therap…

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Integrating Behavioral & Mental Health into Primary and Specialty Care Clinics

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Behavioral and mental health is part of every serious medical condition. According to Christina Pierpaoli Parker, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, behavioral medicine belongs closer to patients in primary and specialty care clinics. She explains why many patients are not getting the mental health care they need and how integrated care model…

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Bone Densitometry: Exposing a Silent Disease

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Bone disorders such as osteoporosis are silent diseases that most often affect women. Basma Abdulhadi, M.D., explains the importance of screening women over 65 (as well as those with other risk factors) to identify bone density loss and take steps to prevent dangerous fractures. Learn more about the DEXA scan, which helps doctors establish a patien…

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EPISODE 35 - NEN Treatments: Focus on Chemotherapy 36:38

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What is chemotherapy? When are they used for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs)? Dr. Pamela Kunz from Yale Medicine discusses the benefits, potential side effects and latest advances in chemotherapy for NENs. She explains how it differs from other treatments for NENs and how she counsels patients as they consider chemotherapy. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT …

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The Standard of Care for Metastatic Prostate Cancer 34:00

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The VISION Trial is the first-in-its-field study to use radiopharmaceuticals that directly target prostate cancer tumors. Hear from one of the lead researchers on this ground-breaking study as he discusses how the trial has opened up a completely new field of study in prostate cancer research and shaped the future of nuclear medicine therapy in com…