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Guest: Nathan Staff, M.D. (@NathanStaffMD)
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
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Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants
Guests: Jim Dornhoffer, M.D. & Matthew Carlson, M.D., M.B.A. Hearing loss can affect individuals of all ages and significantly impair their quality of life. This can result in difficulties with communication, social isolation and possibly even cognitive decline. Unfortunately, ma ... Show More
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Oct 20
Pediatric Transplant: Liver
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Samar Ibrahim, M.B.Ch.B. Primary care clinicians may never encounter a child needing a liver transplant, however when it happens, they play a vital role in the journey for the child, including early recognition of the signs of hepatic failure, ... Show More
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Post Graduate Fellowship for NPs and PAs: Building Clinical Excellence and Leadership Readiness
Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Victoria Clemens, P.A.-C.; Casey Fazer-Posorske, PA-C; Emily Olson, C.N.P., D.N.P.; Alec Williams, C.N.P., D.N.P. As healthcare becomes increasingly specialized and complex, organizations face growing demands for patient access, workforce sustai ... Show More
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon, scientist, and a pioneering leader in functional neurosurgery and brain-computer interface technology, whose work sp ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matthew MacDougall
In this episode, my guest is Matthew MacDougall, MD, the head neurosurgeon at Neuralink. Dr. MacDougall trained at the University of California, San Diego and Stanford University School of Medicine and is a world expert in brain stimulation, repair and augmentation. He explains N ... Show More
1h 56m
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How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Kilgard, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas and a leading expert on neuroplasticity and learning across the lifespan. We discuss the need for alertness, effortful focus, post-learning reflection and sleep ... Show More
3h 9m
May 2022
94| Neuropsychological Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury – A Conversation With Dr. Dana Wong
This episode is a conversation about neuropsychological interventions for adult patients with acquired brain injuries such as TBI, stroke, or hypoxia. We define and differentiate different terms for neuropsychological interventions, we list and describe specific cognitive interve ... Show More
1h 28m
Jan 2019
How to Grow New Brain Cells with Dr Sandrine Thuret #44
Can adults grow new neurons? Until relatively recently, experts believed the answer was no. But neuroscientist, Sandrine Thuret explains why she believes humans can indeed generate new brain cells, a process called neurogenesis. She discusses the findings of the fascinating resea ... Show More
1h 6m