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Living With a Continent Ileostomy: A Practical Guide to Life After Surgery Without a Bag is a supportive, easy-to-understand resource for people living with a continent ileostomy, such as a Kock pouch. If you've had colon removal surgery due to ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), or colorectal cancer—and want an alternative to a traditional ileostomy bag—this book is for you. Packed with helpful tips on recovery, catheterization, stoma care, travel, diet, intimacy, and emotional wellness, this guide offers real-life insight from those who've been there. Whether ...

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:Modern Pathology-Driven Strategies in Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From Residual Tumor Quantification to Spatial and AI-Based Biomarkers. Annabella Di Mauro, Rossella De Cecio, Saverio Simonelli, et al. Cancers (MDPI) 2026.Episode Summary: In this journal club deep dive, we explore a paradigm-shifting 2026 paper that fundamentally fractures our reliance on traditional radiology in head and neck cancer. We uncover a shocking clinical disconnect where seemingly devastating CT scans mask miraculous microscopic...

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:Quantitative regression of qFibrosis with resmetirom: Exploratory histologic endpoints from the MAESTRO-NASH phase III clinical trial. Schattenberg JM, Bedossa P, Guy CD, et al. Journal of Hepatology 2026; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2026.03.021.Episode Summary: In this deep dive, we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we measure liver disease recovery. We examine a groundbreaking 2026 Phase III clinical trial (MAESTRO-NASH) that compared traditional human pathologist staging against an AI-driven digital pathology ...

This episode, sponsored by the CV Management Section, focuses on the evolving workforce challenges within cardiovascular care and the leadership approaches that help teams thrive. Our guests discuss how culture, communication, and team structure influence engagement and performance, and reflect strategies that support a more resilient and adaptable workforce.

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:Deep learning-based histopathological classification and subclassification of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors. Weber A, Schuster D, Heyer J, Becker C, Burkhardt V, Werner M, Spörlein A, Bronsert P, Schulz T. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 2026.Episode Summary: In this journal club deep dive of the Digital Pathology Podcast, we explore a chaotic microscopic landscape to see if artificial intelligence can master one of the most high-pressure diagnostic environments in medicine. We examine a groundbreaking 2026 study on rare ...

Let’s talk bile leaks and cholangitis — Join general surgery resident Dr. Usman Panni for a discussion with expert transplant and biliary surgeon Dr. Adeel Khan. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on benign biliary diseases, including choledocholithiasis and acute cholangitis, and serves as an additional companion to Chapter 18 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery podcast, Dr. Adeel Khan discusses the management of post-cholecystectomy biloma/bile leaks. He also provides ...

Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice.In this Mind Moments episode, Greg Pontone, MD, Chief of Aging Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology at the University of Florida, joins the podcast to discuss the interplay between cognition and Parkinson disease, with a focus on how clinicians can better recognize and manage cognitive changes across the disease course. Pontone outlines the prevalence of early cognitive impairment, noting that a significant proportion of patients may present with ...

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode: Artificial intelligence in oral oncology: Current advances and future potential in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic decision-making. Annamalai A, Dhanes V, Jayalakshmi L, Shanmugam R, Ravi S. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications 47 (2026) 101193.Episode Summary: In this journal club deep dive, we explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the clinical management of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). We examine a comprehensive March 2026 study that confronts a frustrating paradox: despite the oral cavity being visible to the naked ...

What separates meaningful research from misleading results? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James Steele to break down the most important—but often overlooked—aspect of exercise science: methodology.As part of our latest Project Discover study, we go beyond the headlines and dig into how research is actually conducted, why study design matters, and what it takes to produce results you can trust. Because in strength training, it’s not just what a study finds—it’s how it finds it.If you’ve ever wondered why studies seem to contradict each other, or how to separate high-quality ...

What if the systems that keep people alive, healthy, and productive were valued the same way elite organizations value performance?In this episode, Solomon Wilcots speaks with Dr. Michelle Williams, professor of epidemiology and population health at Stanford University School of Medicine, former dean of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and author of The Cure for Everything. She explains how the often-invisible systems of public health shape daily life, from clean air and safe water to maternal health and prevention, and why public health should be seen not only as a moral ...

Most people feel like they’re doing the right things for their health—but the results don’t match the effort.The problem isn’t you. It’s that everything is disconnected.Labs, symptoms, and lifestyle are all treated separately, leaving you guessing what to do next.The Quartell Protocol fixes that.It brings everything together—your labs, your lifestyle, and how you feel—into one clear, measurable system so you can see what’s actually going on and what needs to change.No more guessing. No more chasing symptoms.Just clarity, direction, and a plan that’s built around how your body...

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:How to bring generative AI to oncology practice. D. Truhn & J. N. Kather. ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology 2026.Episode Summary:In this journal club deep dive, we step out of the theoretical sci-fi hype of artificial intelligence and look at a practical, real-world roadmap for bringing Generative AI into oncology. We examine a 2026 paper that maps out the trajectory for deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) to combat the overwhelming cognitive load of modern cancer care. Rather than replacing clinicians, this episode explores how AI can...

This clinical study explores the efficacy of Mim8, a novel subcutaneous treatment designed to imitate the function of a vital clotting protein in patients with hemophilia A. By comparing weekly and monthly injections against traditional therapies, researchers found that this bispecific antibody drastically outperformed both on-demand treatments and standard preventative concentrates. The data revealed a significant reduction in annual bleeding events, with some patients seeing their rates drop by over 96 percent compared to those without regular preventative care. Ultimately, the trial ...

🎙️ Episode Title: Diabetes Pharmacology for Real Clinical Thinking: What Nurses Do at the Bedside 🧠 Episode Overview This episode focuses on applying diabetes pharmacology in real clinical settings—helping you move beyond memorization and develop strong bedside decision-making skills. Through realistic scenarios, we break down how to recognize critical blood sugar changes, safely manage insulin, and avoid common medication-related complications. ⏱️ What You’ll Learn How to quickly recognize hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia in real patientsThe physiological “why” behind common...

Asthma affects over 26 million people in the U.S., yet outcomes can vary dramatically based on factors beyond disease severity. This episode explores the critical gap between diagnosis and optimal asthma control, focusing on how socioeconomic status, access to care, and environmental exposures shape patient outcomes. Through a mock case study, we examine disparities in healthcare access, allergist availability, and treatment adherence, alongside key topics such as epidemiology, risk stratification, environmental trigger identification, diagnostic testing and interpretation, and guideline-based...

Send us Fan MailPaper Discussed in this Episode:Spatial omics and AI for clinically actionable cancer biomarkers. Reitsam NG. PLoS Med 2026; 23(4): e1005049.Episode Summary: In this deep dive, we explore how artificial intelligence and spatial omics are fundamentally rewriting the rules of cancer diagnostics. We break down a 2026 editorial that challenges a deceptively simple question driving modern oncology: Is a tumor "positive" or "negative" for a biomarker? As targeted cancer therapies evolve, this binary thinking is failing us. We discuss why mapping where and how much of a therapeutic ...