Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, welcome Ben LaHood, MD, MBChB(dist), PGDipOphth(dist), FRANZCO, to learn his perspectives on the similarities and differences in ophthalmology from his side of the world in Adelaide, Australia. Dr. LaHood shares his path from medical student in New Zealand to his current position as an ophthalmic surgeon, his pa ... Show More
Sep 16
A New Era of Presbyopia Drop Therapy
Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, invites Steven Dell, MD, to discuss the recent release of a new presbyopia drop—VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution, 1.44%; Lenz Therapeutics). Dr. Dell outlines why this drop represents a game-changing option for presbyopia therapy. The once-daily dro ... Show More
30m 59s
Aug 25
Ushering in the Future of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, sit down with Robert Weinstock, MD, to reflect on the field of ophthalmology and how to improve things for the next generation of physicians. They discuss pioneers in the field and how they shaped the cataract and refractive subspeci ... Show More
27m 48s
Jul 22
Potential Implications and Benefits of Direct SLT Technology
Morgan Micheletti, MD, joins hosts Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, to review the evolution of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and direct SLT (DSLT), highlighting Dr. Micheletti’s experience as an early adopter of DSLT. Dr. Micheletti shares how DSLT can incre ... Show More
37m 22s
Jan 2025
Optimizing NTM Care: Expert Insights on Diagnosis and Treatment
Guest: Ashwin Basavaraj, MD Guest: Keren Bakal, MD Guest: Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, FAAFP Guest: Amy Springer, NP Often mistaken for COPD or asthma, bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can be difficult to recognize and test for, often delaying diagnosis and effective ... Show More
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Mar 2025
Surgical Oncology, Part 2
In the second episode of a two-part series on surgical oncology, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, is once again joined by Drs. John Stewart and Prakash Pendalai to discuss the important features of head and neck malignancies, benign and malignant gynecologic conditions, and principles ... Show More
19 m
Sep 2024
E121: Exploring the Complexities of Dermatological Surgery: A Conversation with Dr. Sweta Rai
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Walsh is joined by Dr. Sweta Rai, a consultant dermatologist and surgeon at King's College Hospital, London. Dr. Rai, who has an impressive training experience across Manchester, Yale, and more, shares her journey into dermatology, inspired by her fathe ... Show More
23m 2s
Mar 2025
Diagnosing NTM and Bronchiectasis: Best Practices for Early and Accurate Recognition
Host: Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, FAAFP Guest: Ashwin Basavaraj, MD Early recognition and diagnosis of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) and bronchiectasis are key for optimal patient management. However, these conditions are often misdiagnosed as COPD or asthma, leading to significa ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Jenna Grant, "Fixing the Image: Ultrasound and the Visuality of Care in Phnom Penh" (U Washington Press, 2022)
Jenna Grant is a cultural anthropologist from the University of Washington and author of Fixing the Image: Ultrasound and the Visuality of Care in Phnom Penh, published by University of Washington Press in 2022. Introduced in Phnom Penh around 1990, at the twilight of socialism a ... Show More
44m 47s
Sep 25
Pediatric Noninfectious Uveitis in the US
Dr. Edmund Tsui sits down with Drs. Akshay S. Thomas and Ogul E. Uner to discuss their IRIS Registry study of the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment patterns of pediatric noninfectious uveitis in the United States. From their Ophthalmology Retina article, “Prevalence, Tre ... Show More
27m 53s
Mar 2024
102: Posterior Shoulder Instability w/ Dr. Momaya
In this episode, we're turning our focus to a lesser-known, yet equally important aspect of shoulder health: Posterior Shoulder Instability. While anterior instability often steals the spotlight, the posterior side of the shoulder harbors its own set of challenges and mysteries. ... Show More
38m 2s
Jul 8
Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder
How hard is it to move your medical practice across the globe? In this episode of BackTable ENT, otolaryngologist Dr. Ananya Majumder discusses her transition from practicing in Fort Worth, Texas to becoming a consultant otolaryngologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Z ... Show More
50m 46s