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By Chaim Miller
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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
On this very exciting episode of PAINdemonium, we have the former Acting Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Stephen Ostroff. Dr. Ostroff is a public health leader who has spent years on the ground in countries around the world effecting health outcomes for the better. Dr. Ostroff provides an inside look into the processes at the FDA for approving opioids and other pain medication and what mistakes we can learn from going forward. Please leave a review and subscribe! We hope you enjoy this episode.
Article Discussed: https://www-nejm-org.proxy1.lib.tju.edu/doi/10.1056/NEJMsr1601307?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
On this episode of the podcast, we talk to a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, Laurie Jubelirer. Laurie has an intimate knowledge of the opioid epidemic through the lens of fighting for her clients rights in the criminal justice system to receive treatment for drug use disorders. We talk about some of the trials people may face while seeking treatment, and listen to stories of what happens when some do not receive appropriate care. This is an episode you can't miss!
Info about Laurie and her work can be found at: https://jubelirerlaw.com/
and on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/Jubelirer-Law-LLC-306716242864645/
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Rep. Madeleine Dean, the Congresswoman from Pennsylvania's 4th District, and her son Harry Cunnane. They both join us to discuss a personal story of addiction and recovery that hit close to home. Harry, after suffering from an opioid addiction and completing his pathway to recovery, now uses his experience to lift up others who are dealing with addiction in and around his community. Rep. Dean, alongside her son's recovery, has introduced and promoted legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and ending the stigma around those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. Together, they have co-authored two books which are linked to below.
1: "Under Our Roof: A Son's Battle for Recovery, a Mother's Battle for Her Son" - by Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane.
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Our-Roof-Recovery-Mothers/dp/0593138066/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=madeleine+dean&qid=1608500719&sr=8-1
2: "You Are Always Loved: A Story of Hope" - by Madeleine Dean, Harry Cunnane, and Holly Clifton-Brown (Illustrator).
https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Always-Loved-Story/dp/0593309243/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=madeleine+dean&qid=1608500816&sr=8-3
In this episode, I am joined by a very special guest - Dr. Adie Rae - who has spent years researching the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The first part of the episode details the purpose and function of the ECS and how we can tailor that to human needs. Then we discuss her company Smart Cannabis™, which is aimed at identifying the best cannabis to increase human enjoyment and personal benefit.
Today on the podcast, Dr. Ilyas and I discuss a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons which questioned the typical pain management strategies following a total hip replacement. We speak with Dr. Antonia Chen, an author of the paper, to outline all the significant findings. The paper can be found at this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31176028/
In this episode we discuss the history and role of CBD and THC in the treatment of multiple medical conditions. If you were ever curious as to some of the benefits and risks of using CBD for pain and other illnesses, listen to this interesting discussion with a leader in the field! This podcast is sponsored by the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education. To donate, visit rothmanopioid.org.
Dr. Ilyas is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Fellowship Program Director of Hand Surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Ilyas is also the former President of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, many of his accomplishments we will talk about in this episode. Dr. Ilyas is also the founding president of the Rothman Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education, a brand new initiative to help further our goal of combating the opioid epidemic in this country.
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.