Healthcare Triage
Bradykinin Storms and Covid Inflammation
We’re getting close to a year of living with Covid-19, but work is still ongoing to understand the mechanisms behind some of its most devastating effects. A lot of attention has been given to Cytokine Storms in this realm, but with some...
Healthcare Triage
Weight Gain, Low-Calorie Sweeteners, and Responsible Translation of Research
A press release on a recently published scientific study has been catching clicks with the headline “low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants, new research shows the impact ‘diet’ ingredients have on body weight and gut...
Healthcare Triage
Do Early Childhood Programs Pay Off?
Are early childhood programs a good use of resources? In this series so far, we've talked about what childhood programs are, and whether they work. Now, we get to the question of whether or not they pay off. One of the reasons that life...
Healthcare Triage
More Than Just a Haircut: The Role of Barbershops in Healthcare
Barbershops have long played a significant social, economic, and cultural role in African-American life. Barbershops foster both confidentiality and camaraderie, which seems like a good environment to talk to men about hypertension.
The Wall Street Journal
Deep Dive: The Big Shift in AI-Driven Care
Can algorithms trained on data detect and diagnose diseases like Covid-19 better than humans? Tech executives discuss the potential of AI-driven tools to help in detecting and preventing medical conditions.
Healthcare Triage
The Delta Variant and Vaccine Protection
What's the deal with Covid variants? How well do the different Covid vaccines protect against the several variants? Today we'll tell you about the several variants, including the Delta variant that is prevalent in the US, and we'll talk...
Healthcare Triage
The Shifting Messaging on Masks
The messaging on masks and coronavirus has been mixed, and has shifted throughout the pandemic. We now have better data, and it is clear that wearing a masks can help prevent the spread. We should be wearing masks when we go out in...
Healthcare Triage
The Malpractice System Doesn't Deter Malpractice
Research indicates that the malpractice system in the United States doesn't do a lot to deter malpractice. There are several recent studies about malpractice that look at how many doctors have malpractice claims against them, and what...
Healthcare Triage
Do Standing Desks' Benefits Stand Up to Research?
Research suggests that warnings about sitting at work are overblown, and that standing desks are overrated as a way to improve health. Let's dig in.
Healthcare Triage
Colorado's Plan for Making Insulin More Affordable
Insulin is still super expensive. Colorado is doing something about it. It’s still likely not enough.
Healthcare Triage
Keep Your Kids Out of Trouble By Keeping Them Busy
Teenagers might get up to risky behavior. But if you keep them busy, they're less likely to get in trouble. Challenging academic standards can help reduce risky business.
TLDR News
Medicare For All Public Option Comparing Health Care Plans - TLDR News
Going into the 2020 election there's a lot of disagreement about the future of health care in the US. Some Democratic candidates favour a 'Medicare For All' style plan covering all Americans, while others favour an opt-in 'Public...
The Wall Street Journal
Amazon's New Battleground in Health
The pandemic has accelerated the pace at which big tech companies have been making inroads into healthcare as they define their role in the fight against Covid-19. Hear what's next as they go head-to-head with healthcare companies.
Healthcare Triage
Antibody Tests, Lockdowns, and Why Isn't This Working? Coronavirus Q&A 5-2-2020
We're all tired of staying home. You've still got a lot of questions about this pandemic. We've got some answers. You can jump directly to a question by clicking on the time stamps below. 0:13 - Should Officeholders Pass Basic Science...
The Wall Street Journal
Cleveland Clinic and Marriott Discuss Experience Amid Disruption
The Pandemic has drastically affected how companies do business. Marriott's Peggy Fang Roe and Cleveland Clinic's Adrienne Boissy discuss the disruption both of their companies have faced and the steps they are making to adapt to meet...
Healthcare Triage
What's a Nurse Practitioner Do? Healthcare Triage Podcast
This time on the Healthcare Triage Podcast, we're talking about what exactly a nurse practitioner does. And what better way to learn about the gig than to talk to a nurse practitioner? Aimee Carroll joins us this week to tell us about...
Healthcare Triage
The Research on Ivermectin and Covid
Interest in the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin has increased drastically as of late thanks to the belief that it can help to prevent and/or treat Covid-19. In today’s episode we examine recent data on the efficacy of Ivermectin as an...
The Wall Street Journal
UnitedHealth Group's CEO on Creating a Fair and Sustainable System
Andrew Witty, UnitedHealth Group's chief executive, discusses the technological innovation required by healthcare providers to create a fairer, more sustainable system.
Healthcare Triage
Alcoholics Anonymous vs Other Treatments
Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a treatment for alcoholism, and many, many addiction experts and people in recovery swear by the 12 step process. But what does the research show? How does AA stack up against other treatments for...
Healthcare Triage
Can Text Messages Increase Vaccination Rates?
Remember last week’s episode on the exercise megastudy? Well, there’s another megastudy in existence! This time on using text message reminders to encourage people to get vaccinated for the flu. We’ve got the deets for you on today’s...
Healthcare Triage
That Booze News? Look Past the Headlines and Don't Panic
The recent alcohol study made a lot of breathless headlines along the lines of "no amount of alcohol is safe!" Well, it turns out, there's some value to looking at the nuances of the study. Aaron Carroll takes a look at the details. Soak...
The Wall Street Journal
Dr James Hildreth on Training the Next Generation of Doctors
Dr James Hildreth discuss strategies medical schools must adopt to ensure that tomorrow's doctors reflect the patient populations they treat.
Healthcare Triage
Lessons from Singapore and Reopening The United States
Singapore had one of the world's most robust and effective responses to coronavirus and COVID19. Despite that, the country still had to enter lockdown and struggled to control the spread of the disease. What can this tell us about how...