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Why is it that individuals who are hospitalized often leave the hospital with decreased mobility and functional abilities? In this episode of Clinically Significant™, host Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Hospital-acquired disability (HAD). Are fall prevention efforts helping or harming hospitalized patients? Can societal norms and public health policies sh...

Ths activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast patient experiences with chronic pain and how physical therapy can be used for good migraine headache care. Featured guests are Kim Christiansen, RN, a nurse and lactation consultant who works at AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Il and Natalie Hoff, PT, DPT, a ph...

Nursing is at a pivotal moment and bold leadership is shaping what comes next. Join Dale E. Beatty, DNP, RN, Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Vice President at Stanford Health Care, for a candid conversation on the future of nursing practice and education. Drawing from his experience leading system-wide transformation, Dr. Beatty reflects on workforce challenges, the evolving role of nurse leaders...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how clinicians think and care for patients. In our conversation with Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University, he shares how AI has enhanced his own clinical work and the practical steps that foster trust and adoption among clinicians. The discussion goes beyond technology to explore the emotiona...

How can clinicians effectively manage pain while mitigating the risks of opioid misuse and overdose? In this episode, Amanda Latimore, PhD, discusses opioid therapy with experts Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C, to address this critical question. Topics include assessing patient risk, clinical decision-making for prescribing opioids, safe prescribing and monitoring, patient educ...

In this episode, hosts Ashley Cooper and Sub Krishnamurthy sit down with Dr. Kriti Prasad and Dr. Khaalisha Ajala to talk about the heavy toll of clinician burnout, how it intersects with racial inequities in healthcare, and why reclaiming rest needs to be treated as both a personal and systemic priority. Together, they explore how exhaustion, moral injury, and structural racism are intertwined, a...

Pain management requires a multimodal, patient-centered approach. In this episode, Amanda Latimore, PhD, and guests Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C, discuss comprehensive pain management strategies. Topics include opioid and non-opioid medications, short-acting opioids for acute pain, and nonpharmacologic therapies—with an emphasis on aligning treatment with patient goals; and...

In this inaugural episode of our limited podcast series on navigating pain management dilemmas and opioid use risks in today's healthcare landscape, Amanda Latimore, PhD, Jarratt Pytell, MD, and Arianna Campbell, MPH, PA-C, introduce Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). They address misconceptions about pain and opioid risks, discuss safe prescribing strategies aligned with updated CD...

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of technology and medicine is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jessica Mega, a Cardiologist at Stanford and a pioneer in precision health. Dr. Mega shares her insights on the transformative potential of precision medicine and artificial intelligence in diagnostics, as well as the challen...

In an era defined by rapid innovation, the intersection of human-centered medicine and technology is more crucial than ever. Join our host, Dr. Ruth Adewuya, as she reflects on the transformative discussions from season five, where we explored the profound implications of AI, perinatal mental health, climate change, and precision therapeutics. This season has highlighted the path toward more perso...

In an era where technology has the potential to transform healthcare, many digital health tools remain underutilized. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kalie Dove-Maguire, an emergency medicine physician at UCSF and a pioneering health-tech innovator. Together, we will explore the challenges of integrating AI into clinical workflows, particularly in high-stakes environments like emergency medici...

Menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life, yet it is often surrounded by misconceptions and misinformation. Join our conversation with Dr. Karen Adams, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University, as she unpacks the complexities of menopause and hormone therapy. Discover the impact of the Women's Health Initiative and how it shaped the conversation around hormon...

Pediatric obesity and metabolic syndrome are rising at alarming rates, yet misconceptions and outdated approaches often leave children without timely, effective treatment. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford reframes obesity as a chronic brain-mediated disease, discusses the latest evidence on early intervention, GLP-1 therapies, and bariatric surgery in youth, and addresses weight bias, dis...

Gene editing is revolutionizing medicine, and Dr. Matthew Porteus, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, is at the forefront of this transformation. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Porteus as he shares his insights on CRISPR technology and its potential to personalize therapies for rare genetic conditions, including sickle cell disease. Discover how this groundbrea...

What would it take to make cervical cancer a disease of the past? In this episode of Clinically Significant™, host Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc, sits down with Rebecca Perkins, MD, MSc, and Jodi Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM, to break down the evolution of cervical cancer screening - from classic Pap smears to the latest advances in HPV testing and self-collection. Discover the evidence behind the current and...

When plastic breaks down into microplastic particles, not only do they pollute the environment—numerous studies have found they infiltrate multiple organ systems and tissues. In fact, a 2022 study in Environmental International estimated that microplastics were circulating in the blood of 77% of Americans. With growing evidence of the health risks posed by microplastics, what can physicians do to...

This episode highlights a selection of antiracism research presentations at a live recording of the podcast at the 2025 Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting. This year's episode, our fifth conducted at SGIM, is focused on immigrant and refugee health. During this episode, we speak with experts Dr. Harita Shah, an internal medicine/pediatrics specialist at the University of C...

Ableism – the beliefs, institutional practices, and structures that devalue or disadvantage people with disabilities by treating them as less capable or less worthy than individuals without disabilities – is a root cause of health inequities. Over a quarter of individuals in the US identify as having a disability, yet the issue of ableism remains underdiscussed and underexplored in the medical com...

Dr. Raymond Tsai, AMA member and Vice President of Advanced Primary Care at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), explains why it is in an employer's best interest to prioritize providing their employees with high-quality, whole-person care. He also provides insights into PBGH's ongoing efforts to help employers access their model of advanced primary care for their employees and their fam...

A pharmacist can help patients with uncontrolled hypertension by teaching them how to monitor their blood pressure at home and encouraging medication adherence. If state law permits collaborative agreements, the pharmacist may also be able to adjust the therapy to reach blood pressure goals. There are many other ways a clinical pharmacist embedded in a practice can contribute to patient care.   Ex...

Prediabetes screenings are critical for identifying patients with prediabetes and developing a structured lifestyle change program.

Many practices reduce unnecessary messages by suppressing the delivery of "thank you" messages into clinician inboxes. With this switch, the care team does not have to manage patient replies that express gratitude or acknowledge understanding (but require no further action). There is no regulatory obligation to respond to every patient portal message.

This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast about the harms of poor-end-of-care life and how to avoid them. The featured guest is Dr Helen Chapple, a professor at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, whose extensive bedside nursing experience includes home hospice, research, and critical care. The target audience for thi...

 Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started.   Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH Learn  more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69c

Dr. Diana Savitzky discusses the unique stressors that impact emergency physicians and how alleviating "pebbles in the shoe" can improve physician well-being and team operations.