Decoding Healthcare Research

Dec 08 2024 81 ep. 27 mins
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Welcome to "Decoding Healthcare Research", a podcast by Agora Project. Join us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes world of groundbreaking research and the dynamic healthcare industry, interviewing top paper authors, engaging experts on industry-related topics, and exploring medical subjects that affect our daily lives.

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body During Exercise

Dec 08 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we explore the effects of alcohol on exercise and muscle performance. Learn how alcohol impacts protein production, the mTOR pathway, and overall athletic performance. Our guest, Dr. Jakob Vingren, shares insights from his extensive research in kinesiology. Dr. Vingren holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut and focuses on resistance exercise and the hormo

Stress, Inflammation, and Wound Healing.

Dec 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between stress and wound healing. Dr. Elizabeth Broadbent, a researcher at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, joins us to discuss how stress can hinder the healing process and the critical role inflammation plays. Dr. Broadbent, who holds an MSc and PhD in Health Psychology, delves into relaxation techniques that can p

How Vitamin D Impacts Diabetes and Metabolism.

Nov 23 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the role of Vitamin D in diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Our guest is Dr. Izabela Szymczak-Pajor, PhD, a researcher at the Medical University of Łódź | UMED, in the Department of Nucleic Acid Biochemistry. We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording and apologize in advance for the audio issues in certain parts of the podcast. Ho

Understanding Diabetes: The Genetic Perspective and More

Nov 20 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the genetic aspects of diabetes. Our guest, Dr. Beenish Masood, completed her medical education in Internal Medicine at Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan, and her Master's in Clinical Endocrinology at Queen Mary University of London. She has worked as a Research Clinical Fellow in Diabetes at Barts Health NHS Trust and as a Clinical Teaching Fe

How Alcohol Affects the Brain, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythm.

Nov 12 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, we talk about the effects of alcohol on the brain, sleep, and circadian rhythm. This time, the conversation will be based on an animal model. Our guest, Dr. Anthony Lange, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Neuroscience & Pharmacology at the University of Iowa, will enlighten us about his research, which mainly focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying

Sleep & Epigenetics: Understanding the Genetic Links to Sleep Health

Nov 10 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we explore the fascinating role of epigenetics in sleep and sleep disorders. Our guest, Dr. Rene Cortese, a researcher in the Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, brings his expertise in epigenetics and complex diseases to the discussion. Dr. Cortese’s research focuses on how complex diseases de

Muscle Preservation on a Ketogenic Diet.

Nov 02 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we’re diving into the ketogenic diet in the context of bodybuilding and muscle preservation. Our guest, Dr. Antonio Paoli, Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, and Chair of Strength Training and Sport Nutrition at UCAM University in Murcia, Spain, will shed light on this compelling topic. Dr. Pao

The Surprising Role of Fructose in Metabolism.

Oct 26 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, we explore the fascinating role of fructose in our metabolism and how it might influence obesity through the “survival switch hypothesis.” Our guest, Dr. Richard Johnson from the Anschutz School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, joins us to discuss his insights on how fructose could be triggering significant changes in metabolism. Together, we dive int

Substance Abuse and the Brain: Gaining a Better Understanding.

Oct 19 2024 32 mins  
Reference: Koob GF. Neurobiology of Opioid Addiction: Opponent Process, Hyperkatifeia, and Negative Reinforcement. Biol Psychiatry. 2020 Jan 1;87(1):44-53. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2019.05.023. Epub 2019 Jun 12. PMID: 31400808. Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoref.rain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/efrain.riverosperez Disclosure: The con

Supporting Global Research: Overcoming Challenges in Africa.

Oct 14 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we dive into a critical topic: how are we supporting each other globally to produce and publish research? Our guest, Emmanuel Ameh, Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the National Hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, shares valuable insights into the challenges faced in Africa when it comes to research and publication, challenges that are also experienced in Latin America. H