By Vivek and Stephen
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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
This week we review
1) Rattlesnake Bites: “Rattlesnake Envenomation.” VetFolio, www.vetfolio.com/toxicology/rattlesnake-envenomation.
“The Use of Rattlesnake (Crotaline) Antivenom.” Using Activated Charcoal in Medical Toxicology | California Poison Control System | UCSF, calpoison.org/news/use-rattlesnake-crotaline-antivenom.
“Rattlesnake Antivenin (Antivenin (Crotalidae) Polyvalent): Side Effects, Interactions, Warning, Dosage & Uses.” RxList, www.rxlist.com/rattlesnake-antivenin-drug.htm#warnings_precautions.
2) Fatty Acid Supplements: “Effects of n-3 Fatty Acid Supplements in Diabetes Mellitus”. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:1540-1550. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1804989.
3) Anesthesia Use in Children: O'leary JD, Janus M, Duku E, et al. Influence of Surgical Procedures and General Anesthesia on Child Development Before Primary School Entry Among Matched Sibling Pairs. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Nov 5. [Epub ahead of print]. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.3662.
4) Surgery for Liver Metastases: Ratti F, Fiorentini G, Cipriani F, Catena M, Paganelli M, Aldrighetti L. Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastases. JAMA Surg. July 18, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2107
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
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Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
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This week we review
1) First FDA-approved prescription rug from marijuana: McGinley, Laurie. “First Marijuana-Derived Drug Poised for FDA Approval after Winning Support from Advisers.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 19 Apr. 2018, www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/04/19/first-marijuana-derived-drug-poised-for-fda-approval-after-winning-support-from-advisers/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3f0634c7b333.
2) Vitamin D and MS: Evans E, Piccio L, Cross AH. Use of Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Patients With Multiple SclerosisA Review. JAMA Neurol. Published online April 23, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.0611
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Levels of Greatness by Scott Holmes from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
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This week we review
1) Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Wachman EM, Schiff DM, Silverstein M. Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeAdvances in Diagnosis and Treatment. JAMA. 2018;319(13):1362–1374. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.2640
2) Kocherlakota P. Neonatal abstinence syndrome. Pediatrics. 2014;134(2):e547-61.
3) Talking about Opioids: Allen, Greg. “Cost Of U.S. Opioid Epidemic Since 2001 Is $1 Trillion And Climbing.” NPR, NPR, 13 Feb. 2018, www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/02/13/585199746/cost-of-u-s-opioid-epidemic-since-2001-is-1-trillion-and-climbing.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Levels of Greatness by Scott Holmes from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
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This week we review
1) Socioeconomic Outcomes: Foster DG, Biggs MA, Ralph L, Gerdts C, Roberts S, Glymour MM. Socioeconomic Outcomes of Women Who Receive and Women Who Are Denied Wanted Abortions in the United States. American Journal of Public Health. 2018;108(3):407-413. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2017.304247.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Levels of Greatness by Scott Holmes from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
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This week we review
1) Poverty in the US: Silver, Marc, and Nadia Whitehead. “The U.N. Looks At Extreme Poverty In The U.S., From Alabama To California.” NPR, NPR, 12 Dec. 2017, www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/12/12/570217635/the-u-n-looks-at-extreme-poverty-in-the-u-s-from-alabama-to-california.
2) Typhoid Vaccine: Mcneil, Donald G. “W.H.O. Approves a Safe, Inexpensive Typhoid Vaccine.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 3 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/health/typhoid-vaccine-who.html?rref.
3) Diptheria: Bichell, Rae Ellen. “Diphtheria: What Exactly Is It ... And Why Is It Back?” NPR, NPR, 8 Dec. 2017, www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/12/08/569462246/diphtheria-why-is-it-back-and-what-exactly-is-it.
4) Misuses in Nutritional Research: Barnard ND, Willett WC, Ding EL. The Misuse of Meta-analysis in Nutrition Research. JAMA.2017;318(15):1435–1436. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.12083.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.
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This week we review
1) Magnetically Guided Bacteria: “Magnetically Guided Bacteria Move Confidently Within Strong Currents, May Soon Deliver Drugs Inside Body |.” Medgadget, 14 Dec. 2017, https://www.medgadget.com/2017/12/magnetically-guided-bacteria-move-confidently-within-strong-currents-may-soon-deliver-drugs-inside-body.html
Rismani yazdi S, Nosrati R, Stevens CA, Vogel D, Davies PL, Escobedo C. Magnetotaxis Enables Magnetotactic Bacteria to Navigate in Flow. Small. 2017;
2) Prosthetic Hand: “Prosthetic Hand With Five Individually Controlled Fingers Lets Amputee Play Piano |.” Medgadget, 12 Dec. 2017, www.medgadget.com/2017/12/prosthetic-hand-five-individually-controlled-fingers-lets-amputee-play-piano.html.https://www.medgadget.com/2017/12/prosthetic-hand-five-individually-controlled-fingers-lets-amputee-play-piano.html
3) Apple Watch: Wakabayashi, Daisuke. “Freed From the IPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose.”The New York Times, The New York Times, 26 Dec. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/12/26/technology/apple-watch-medical-purpose.html?rref.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
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This week we review
1) Video Game Disorder: Lardieri, Alexa. “Excessive Video Gaming to Be Named Mental Disorder by WHO.” U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report, www.usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2017-12-26/excessive-video-gaming-to-be-named-mental-disorder-by-who.
2) Preventing Depression in Menopause: Gordon JL, Rubinow DR, Eisenlohr-Moul TA, Xia K, Schmidt PJ, Girdler SS. Efficacy of Transdermal Estradiol and Micronized Progesterone in the Prevention of Depressive Symptoms in the Menopause TransitionA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online January 10, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.3998
3) Facial Nerve Paralysis: Alexander W. Murphey, William B. Clinkscales, Samuel L. Oyer. Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Nerve Paralysis A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. Published online December 07, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamafacial.2017.17804)
4) Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease Research: A Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents Kearns CE, Schmidt LA, Glantz SA. Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease ResearchA Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(11):1680–1685. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5394
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.
The content may contain health- or medical-related materials or discussions regarding sexually explicit disease states. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use this content.
This week we review
1) Digital pill: Belluck, Pam. “First Digital Pill Approved to Worries About Biomedical ‘Big Brother.’” The New York Times, The New York Times, 13 Nov. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/11/13/health/digital-pill-fda.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront.
2) Brain aneurysms: Ajay Malhotra, Xiao Wu, Howard P. Forman, Charles C. Matouk, Dheeraj Gandhi, Pina Sanelli. Management of Tiny Unruptured Intracranial AneurysmsA Comparative Effectiveness Analysis. JAMA Neurol. Published online November 20, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.3232
3) Case presentation: Sukesh Sukumaran, Vini Vijayan. Infantile-Onset Fever and Urticaria. JAMA Pediatr.2017;171(11):1122–1123. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.2531
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.
The content may contain health- or medical-related materials or discussions regarding sexually explicit disease states. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use this content.
This week we review
1) Probiotics and asthma: Cabana, Michael D., et al. "Early Probiotic Supplementation for Eczema and Asthma Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Pediatrics (2017): e20163000.
2) Ordering imaging: Hong AS, Ross-Degnan D, Zhang F, Wharam JF. Clinician-Level Predictors for Ordering Low-Value Imaging. JAMA Intern Med. Published online September 25, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.4888
3) Surgical training with VR: Jung, Scott. “Beyond Gaming: How Osso VR Is Already Transforming Surgical Training |.” Medgadget, 22 Sept. 2017, www.medgadget.com/2017/09/beyond-gaming-osso-vr-already-transforming-surgical-training.html.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.
The content may contain health- or medical-related materials or discussions regarding sexually explicit disease states. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use this content.
This week we review
1) Restoring Consciousness: Corazzol, Martina, et al. “Restoring Consciousness with Vagus Nerve Stimulation.” Current Biology, vol. 27, no. 18, 2017, doi:10.1016/j.cub.2017.07.060.
CNN: Scutti, Susan. “After 15 Years in Vegetative State, Response to Nerve Stimulation.” CNN, Cable News Network, 25 Sept. 2017, www.cnn.com/2017/09/25/health/vegetative-state-vagus-nerve-study/index.html.
Coma definitions: https://americanhospice.org/caregiving/coma-and-persistent-vegetative-state-an-exploration-of-terms/“Coma and Persistent Vegetative State: An Exploration of Terms.” American Hospice Foundation, 5 June 2014, americanhospice.org/caregiving/coma-and-persistent-vegetative-state-an-exploration-of-terms/.
Welcome to TalkingMed, the podcast where we discuss current medical news.
Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @TalkingMedPod
Song credit: Night Owl by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive, used under CCBY Attribution License, modified from the original.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this podcast are our own personal views, opinions, and research on the subject matter and do not represent those of our institution or our department. Anything discussed on this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Please contact a professional if you have any medical concerns. All content found on TalkingMed, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned it from TalkingMed. Under no circumstances shall Vivek, Stephen, TalkingMed, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of TalkingMed be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog. This podcast or blog should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or blog. You hereby acknowledge that nothing contained on TalkingMed shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and the TalkingMed. You hereby agree that you shall not make any financial, investment, legal and/or other decision based in whole or in part on anything contained on TalkingMed. Nothing on TalkingMed or included as a part of TalkingMed should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.
The content may contain health- or medical-related materials or discussions regarding sexually explicit disease states. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use this content.
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.