Dr. Massimo Verduci, an orthodontist in Hamilton, and Dr. Karp discuss the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist, the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, and “do it yourself” orthodontics (Recorded December 15, 2019).

Michael Brusca, an attorney who represents vulnerable people and their families who have been harmed by nursing home neglect, shares his knowledge regarding nursing home negligence, pressure injuries, and quality long-term care (Recorded December 8, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Payal Shah discuss the BRCA gene, genetic testing, and some disparities experienced by minority populations with regard to genetic testing. Dr. Shah highlights the importance of genetic counseling, primary preventive care, and awareness & education for the BRCA mutation in minority populations (Recorded November 24, 2019. Encore December 1, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Antonia Conti discuss the brain abnormalities leading to the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, available treatments for the disease, and the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s (Encore, November 17, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Kim Reiss Binder discuss BRCA mutations associated with pancreatic cancer, personalized medicine, platinum therapy, and PARP inhibitors (Recorded November 10, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Johannes Dapprich, founder and CEO of Generation Biotech, discuss spinal cord injury repair, DNA sequencing, and magnetic particle-based isolation of genes (Recorded November 3, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Phoebe Stapleton discuss the effect of particulate matter on the cardiovascular system and microcirculation. Dr. Stapleton shares her research highlights, which include examination of the gestation environment after exposure to engineered nanomaterials during pregnancy, along with microvascular dysfunction and behavior alterations associated with nanomaterial exposure during gestation (Recorded October 27, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Ann Marie Hill discuss public health and cancer (Recorded October 20, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Carol Andersen discuss Bloom Bangor’s mission to help heal, empower, and employ women survivors of trafficking, trauma, and addiction. Holly, a current program member, joins Dr. Karp and Carol to share her personal story through addiction and her experience with Bloom Bangor (Recorded October 13, 2019).

Returning guest Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, Founder and President of Hope Loves Company, shares her experience with ALS and Hope Loves Company’s mission. Hope Loves Company helps educate and support families effected by ALS (Recorded October 6, 2019).