Talking Medicine: Recent Episodes
Harun Momin
Analyzing different medical ailments and diseases alongside conventional treatments; assessing the pros and cons of these conventional treatments and then presenting new alternatives that are being developed and comparing the two in order to highlight new advantages or disadvantages. Tune in for monthly podcasts with occasional guest speakers!
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An overview of cartilage anatomy followed by a discussion of a novel treatment for cartilage repair, an autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).
A deep dive into the smart bandage, a revolutionary technology that can help accelerate chronic wound healing.
An overview of the current surgical repair procedures for common tendon and ligament injuries coupled with the introduction of a new TAPESTRY implant designed to regenerate more dense connective tissue and lower chances of re-tearing post operation.
An overview of how 3D printing works and some of its innovative applications to health care.
A deep-dive into what PEMF therapy entails and some of its major drawbacks in clinical settings.
A novel approach to casting, Cast21, addresses numerous complications that arise with the conventional intervention for broken bones and joints.
An overview of the orthopedic research I conducted this past summer and how better protocols for preservation of osteochondral allografts can make health care more accessible to all.
An update episode, discussing what I have been up to and what I plan to do with Talking Medicine in the coming months.
An overview of paralysis and how the brain works, and then diving into a new treatment that might help cure paralysis for good.
For this episode, I chatted with Dr. Steven E. Coutre, a Stanford research and professional in the medical field. He gave some insight on the different types of Leukemia, the reasons he got interested in hematology, etc.
An overview on how hearts are being 3D printed in order to revolutionize surgery and clinical treatments.
Analyzing a new medical advancement called the tricorder; almost seems like a technology of the future!
Today I brought on our very first guest speaker, Dr. Kathleen Poston. She works at Stanford University with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and helps develop research in order to better understand such diseases.
An overview on Type 1 Diabetes and some of its complications, followed by an analysis on stem cells and how they can help produce insulin for the body.
A brief overview on what IRDS is and its current treatment, mechanical ventilation. A new treatment called Bubble-CPAP is then explored and its mechanics are explained.
A discussion on what migraines are and how they function. I then move into some treatments being used and their downsides; after that, I lead into the new CGRP inhibitor that is being used to treat migraines.
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An overview on how cholesterol works in our body, the types of cholesterol, and a conventional treatment. I then discuss a new and promising treatment that can help patients with high cholesterol.
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A quick podcast about what hemoglobinopathies are, and possible treatments for it. Gene therapy and its ethical issues are also brought to attention.
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A summary of what causes cancer, and a new treatment that can counteract cancer from the molecular level.
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A quick podcast on protein folding, the reason for TAC's occurrence, and how Vyndamax, a new medication, can help cure this condition.
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An overview of Osteoporosis, as well as a explanation of the new "super" drug that can be used to cure this bone disease.
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An overview of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the advancements of the vaccine that is being developed to help stop the spread of the virus.
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An Introduction to Talking Medicine and the purpose behind the podcast.
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