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I am excited to share that our recent study, "Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block versus fascia iliaca compartment block for femoral fractures in the emergency department: a randomized controlled trial," was referenced in the latest episode of the podcast "You Are Invited to Our Block Party." (Mayo Clinic)! In this insightful episode, Dr. Lacey Shiue, an emergency ultrasound faculty member, joins Alex and Venk to delve into the nuances of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and plane blocks. They cover key differences in commonly used medications, how to manage medication toxicity, and provide a detailed discussion on various specific blocks, including the Erector Spinae Plane Block, Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, Supraclavicular Block, and Interscalene Block, among others. A big thank you to Dr. Shiue and the team for highlighting our work and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in this vital area. If you're interested in emergency ultrasound and nerve blocks, this podcast episode is a must-listen! Lacey Shiue #EmergencyMedicine #Ultrasound #NerveBlocks #Research #Podcast

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the "Anatomical Gangster" podcast, where I had the immense pleasure of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Carla Stecco, a trailblazer in fascia research! 🙌 🎙 Episode Title: AG 2024 - Ep 6 - Dr. Carla Stecco 🔍 Key Topics Discussed: Fascia & Hormones: Exploring the profound relationship between fascia and hormonal regulation, especially in women. Scar Healing: Insights into the long-term effects of scar tissue and the importance of fascia-aware surgical techniques. Fasciocytes Discovery: Learn about this exciting new cell type found in fascia and its potential implications. Impact of Aging: How fascia changes with age and what this means for our health and mobility. Future Research: The challenges and potential advancements in fascia research and treatment. Dr. Stecco's groundbreaking work is revolutionizing our understanding of fascia and its role in overall health, movement, and even mental well-being. Her insights are crucial for anyone interested in anatomy, women’s health, and longevity research. 🌐 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/gbHKVibX 📍 Don't Miss: Engaging discussions, practical advice, and a peek into the future of fascia research. Whether you're a medical professional, a researcher, or just curious about how your body works, this episode is a must-listen! 🔖 #AnatomicalGangster #FasciaResearch #WomensHealth #Longevity #MedicalResearch #Podcast

Is is the end of the #stethoscope as we know it 🩺? Hearing Prof. Gerhard Hindricks saying that, at this time in history, the downsides of using traditional stethoscopes may outweigh the benefits was a big surprise to me. The European Society of Cardiology is lucky to have him as their #digitalhealth lead and Radical Health Festival Helsinki is lucky to have ESC as lead clinical partner. Who is producing a next generation digital stethoscopes? #digitalhealth #digitalcardiology #innovation #startups #health2eu

🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 In the latest episode of Neuromyofascial Science Today, Dr. G. Blair Lamb takes us on a deep dive into the evolutionary roots of chronic pain. 🧬 Discover how 500 million years of evolution have shaped the spine-limb connection and why understanding this can revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat conditions like tennis elbow, tendinitis, and neurological diseases. We also explore the surprising connection between evolution, sports injuries, and how a simple eye test (OCT) is breaking new ground in diagnosing complex conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's. Key Insights in this Episode: - Evolutionary biology’s role in chronic pain 🦴 - New perspectives on tendinitis and injury recovery 💪 - Cutting-edge diagnostic tools for neurological diseases 👁️ 📍 Listen here: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gRuVnAkB Website: https://lnkd.in/g-vwja3V This episode is packed with insights that can benefit those dealing with chronic pain or interested in cutting-edge medical science. 🎙️ Don’t miss it, and feel free to share with anyone who could benefit from these insights! 💡 #NeuromyofascialScience #ChronicPain #Podcast #EvolutionaryBiology #PainManagement #HealthcareInnovation #Tendinitis #NeurologicalDiseases

I recently had the profound pleasure of sitting down with Prof. Gerhard Hindricks to talk about something that's very close to my heart: the transformative power of digital health. We ventured beyond traditional care settings to explore how digitalization is not just changing healthcare but revolutionizing it for everyone, everywhere. Here's What We Unpacked Together: - The Magic of Digital Tools & AI: It's incredible how these technologies are not just tools but beacons of hope for better diagnostics, treatment, and patient involvement. - Bridging Gaps: The potential of digital health to eradicate inequalities and make healthcare accessible for all has never felt so attainable. - Envisioning Tomorrow: Digital health is not merely an option but the pathway to a future where healthcare is genuinely patient-centered. 🎧 Why Not Give It a Listen? I invite you to join this journey with us. Dive into our discussion and let's collectively ponder on the radical ideas poised to reshape our healthcare landscape. https://lnkd.in/eyz3nZKG #radicalhealth #healthcaretransformation #digitalhealth

David Putrino, PhD is definitely a researcher to watch! Our paths first crossed when he was helping to initiate the first US clinical trials for Synchron's #bci. And, now, he's helping to found a clinic for chronic infectious diseases, including #COVID and #lymedisease, where their goal is, incredibly, to never say, "there's nothing more we can do." Learn more about his perspectives in this insightful Ticktective podcast, produced by Bay Area Lyme Foundation. Kudos and much luck to this pioneer. And, if you have an interest in chronic infectious disease, skim through the #Ticktective library. https://lnkd.in/edE7Gx9b

What is the lab's role in diagnosing scleroderma? Find out in our newest podcast episode with Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., and stay informed. Listen now. https://bit.ly/3X1HriL

In case you missed this podcast on X last week, here's the link to one of Dana Parish's most interesting, and impactful interviews to date. LONG COVID, WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED ABOUT CHRONIC ILLNESS FROM THE FRONT LINES with Dr. David Putrino. #lymedisease #chronicillness #longcovid https://lnkd.in/gk5R6pQw

🎙️ On #WorldParkinsonsDay, dive into the latest episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) podcast to find out how new tools are being developed to further understanding of new and emerging targets in this area of research. Nicole Polinski is Director of the MJFF’s Pre-clinical Tools and Models Program. In this episode of the MJFF’s podcast, Nicole talks about her role generating high quality, open access research tools and models for Parkinson's disease that address gaps in the field. “One of the rate-limiting steps in my position right now is hearing from the community. We have the space to continue to generate new tools, make tools more openly available, and characterize tools, but we just need to know which ones you want us to focus on.” If you work in this field and have a need for a research tool to advance your work, you can email tools@michaeljfox.org to suggest tools or share what your needs are. Listen to the episode here to find out more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eY_vFVqF Abcam has collaborated with the MJFF for over 10 years to bring the Parkinson’s research community the tools they need to progress their research. Over 50 products for Parkinson’s disease research have been produced as part of the MJFF-Abcam collaboration. Of these, 24 are RabMAb® rabbit monoclonals – market-leading antibodies due to the quality and reliability they offer. Find out more about the collaboration, here: https://lnkd.in/enWuT3_V

"Imagination precedes inspiration, inspiration precedes innovation" Last week, on the first episode of the North of Patient podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Julian Bleecker from the Near Future Laboratory. Julian makes a clear case that in the absence of making room in an organization for imaginative thinking, you can't expect to have inspired teams that then go on to develop innovative solutions. "We tend to fetishize inspiration and innovation - but where does that inspiration come from?" Imagination and innovation are actually at opposite ends of the same continuum, with imagination being the subjective, the qualitative (e.g. imagine a better experience for someone with a new diagnosis of cancer during the interval period where they wait for their first treatment), and innovation being the objective, the tangible quantitative outcome (e.g. experiential scores for new cancer patients are improved by 75%). But beyond feeding innovation, imagination also has intangible benefits to morale - giving people the permission to imagine a better way for a health system to work gives them hope - something that is in short supply for those at the frontlines of healthcare. When I said Julian how you measure the success of design fiction (the use of imagination and building of artifacts to build a narrative of the future), he said "Does it put a smile on peoples faces?" Check out the full podcast on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gSgzWPyf Or read the summary on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gtQYMkWZ #futureofhealthcare #physicianburnout #nurseburnout