EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

Gupta examines disparities in food allergy and asthma outcomes, highlighting barriers to care and the role of policy, research, and innovation in improving health equity.

Timestamps:

01:00 – Racial and socioeconomic barriers

03:37 – Collaborations to reduce disparities

05:05 – Emerging therapies

10:08 – Future care

From early allergen introduction to digital health tools, Gupta discusses modern prevention strategies and how clinicians balance prevention with long-term management in food allergy care.

Timestamps:

00:51 – Key messages for families and clinicians

02:56 – Allergies and breast milk

04:17 – Ongoing allergies

06:50 – Allergy education

10:34 – Telemedicine and digital tools

11:45 – Mentoring

In this rapid-fire episode, Ruchi S. Gupta answers key questions about food allergy misconceptions, prevention strategies, and asthma care. A concise overview for clinicians looking to stay updated in minutes.

Ruchi S. Gupta explores how food allergy and asthma care have evolved over the past 2 decades, from guideline development to school-based programmes and early prevention strategies shaping paediatric care.

Timestamps:

00: 55 – Recent care evolution

04:12 – Primary care management

06:00 – Schools and community programmes

09:13 – Prevention strategies

In the final episode, Majid Fotuhi explores how purpose, social connection, and brain networks influence longevity and dementia risk. Learn how cultivating meaning in life can support cognitive health and long-term brain resilience.

Timestamps:

01:03 – Brain regions

02:19 – Dementia risk

02:42 – Role of clinicians

04:42 – Social connection

07:00 – Dr Fotuhi's book

In Part 2, Majid Fotuhi explains how stress and inflammation accelerate brain ageing. Discover the role of sleep in clearing toxins, the benefits of neurofeedback, and which brain training strategies truly enhance cognition.

Timestamps:

01:14 – Stress and inflammation

04:40 – Importance of sleep

08:16 – Benefits of neurofeedback

10:19 – Brain training

12:20 – Concussion and ADHD

In this episode of Hema Now, Robert Negrin, President of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), reflects on his distinguished career in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, and shares his vision for the future of the field. From shaping global haematology priorities to advancing innovative treatments such as CAR-T cell therapy, he explores both the remarkable progress and the ongoing challenges facing clinicians and researchers today. The conversation also highlights the importance of translational research, mentorship, and collaboration in driving meaningful improvements in patient care, while looking ahead to the technologies and breakthroughs that could redefine haematology in the years to come.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Presidency priorities, mission advancement

05:45 - Evolving global haematology needs

08:17 - Career inspiration, key developments

16:13 - Cellular therapy opportunities, challenges

19:47 - Translational research importance

22:22 - Future of stem transplantation

26:08 - Mentorship principles, trainee guidance

29:45 - Emerging technologies impact

30:40 - Three wishes, haematology future

Majid Fotuhi joins host Saranya Ravindran to explore how nutrition influences brain ageing. From anti-inflammatory diets and omega-3s to insulin resistance and metabolic health, this episode unpacks how what we eat shapes cognition and long-term brain resilience.

Timestamps:

01:10 – Mediterranean Diet

02:58 – Reducing Alzheimer's risk

03:37 – Dietary changes

05:44 – Metabolic dysfunction

08:00 – Exercise and Sleep

In this rapid-fire episode, Majid Fotuhi answers key questions on brain ageing - from memory-boosting habits and diet to stress, neurogenesis, and Alzheimer's risk. Perfect for a quick, science-backed overview of how to protect your brain.

This content has been funded by AstraZeneca, and is intended for healthcare professionals.

The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to promote any specific product or therapy.

The guests have been compensated by AstraZeneca for their participation. The views expressed are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the AMJ or AstraZeneca. If you choose to act on information discussed here, you do so at your own discretion.

Description:

As homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) testing becomes increasingly embedded in ovarian cancer pathways, clinicians need clear, operational guidance. This episode brings together expert perspectives on selecting tests, understanding outputs, and integrating results into guideline-aligned care.

Learn:

· HRD basics in plain language: what you're measuring and why

· Test selection and reporting nuances that affect downstream decisions

· Workflow design across oncology, pathology, and genetics

· Applying results to maintenance strategies and patient conversations

Speakers:

1. Rebecca Arend, Associate Director for Clinical Research, UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center; Endowed Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alabama, USA.

2. Thomas Krivak, Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology; Chief Surgeon, West Penn Hospital, USA.

3. Bhavana Pothuri, Gynecologic Oncologist, NYU Langone Health; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, USA.