PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

Apr 02 2025 180 ep. 24 mins 10
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Physician's Weekly presents PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine, a weekly podcast series that features expert points of view on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.

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How Wildfires Impact Heart Disease & What Doctors Can Do to Help

Apr 02 2025 13 mins  
Stacey E. Alexeeff, PhD, and Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, highlight key points from their research into the impact of wildfires on cardiovascular events. They also share strategies to ensure patients with cardiovascular disease are prepared to protect their health in times of increased air pollution. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to

Match Day 2025: A Program Director's Perspective

Mar 26 2025 12 mins  
In view of Match Day, Corinne L. Bria, MD, director of the Residency Training Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, offers insight into how the resident selection process has changed in recent years. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast?

Match Day 2025: Reflections From a Current Resident

Mar 19 2025 5 mins  
Samuel Mikhail, MD, pediatric resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, reflects on his Match Day experience, shares how the process can be improved, and offers advice for current and future applicants. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast?

National Kidney Month: A Call to Address the Hidden, Rising Burden of CKD

Mar 12 2025 9 mins  
Salvatore Viscomi, MD (Carna Health), highlights the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease and calls on the healthcare system to increase screening and prevention efforts. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editoria

Exploring APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease: Insights from Dr. Adriana Hung

Mar 06 2025 8 mins  
Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're talking about a topic that's critical for nephrologists and all healthcare professionals working with kidney disease, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, or AMKD. Let u

President Carter’s Legacy and the Future of Immunotherapy

Mar 05 2025 9 mins  
President Jimmy Carter’s public battle with melanoma and his successful treatment with immunotherapy helped shape public perception and awareness of these groundbreaking treatments. Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO, Cancer Research Institute, explores how his advocacy influenced research funding, policy changes, and clinical trial engagement. She discusses the rapid advancements in immunoth

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 3

Feb 26 2025 9 mins  
Wrapping up their healthcare predictions, PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) discuss new drugs for weight loss and pain management that clinicians can expect to see this year. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medici

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 2

Feb 18 2025 13 mins  
PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) continue discussing their anticipated 2025 healthcare innovations, zeroing in on gene-editing technologies and precision medicine Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the P

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 1

Feb 11 2025 12 mins  
PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald has a conversation with Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) about what changes may be coming to healthcare in 2025. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at [email protected]! Thanks for

The Importance of Blood Donation, Part 2: Tackling Barriers

Feb 04 2025 7 mins  
In part 2, Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, returns to discuss barriers that prevent people from donating blood and share strategies to address common misconceptions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine