Doctors Take the Mic

"Women and Leadership" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges, successes, and insights of female leadership in various fields. Dr. Wu discusses  tips for personal and professional growth. The podcast aims to inspire and empower women to pursue leadership roles, offering guidance and support.  Listeners can expect a mix of practical advice, inspiring stories for women seeking leadership...

AB 133 makes into law the need to have bidirectionality in healthcare records: patients can access their records and the treating MD can access the patient's record from the other treating MDs. This AB 133 grew out of TEFCA: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement as part of the federal suggested guidelines.  TEFCA establishes a universal floor of interoperability, connecting public health...

The podcast titled "Women and Heart Disease" focuses on raising awareness and providing education about heart disease specifically for women. It delves into the unique symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options that are often overlooked in traditional medical discussions, which usually center on men's heart health. It also discusses lifestyle changes, and preventive measures. The goal is to emp...

This episode delves into the role of social distancing in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 pathogen. With insights from public health experts, we explore how maintaining physical distance effectively slows down the transmission of the virus. The podcast examines the three points of view:  CDC, World Health Organization and new studies.  Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the scien...

"Covid-19 Rebound After Paxlovid" is a podcast episode that delves into the phenomenon of Covid-19 recurrence, specifically in patients who have been treated with the antiviral medication Paxlovid. The episode likely explores why this can occur and what patient groups are at risk for rebound. The rebound effect has been a topic of interest and concern in the medical community, as it raises questio...

The podcast episode titled "The Human Brain: A Dizzying Array of Mystery Cells" delves into the complex and fascinating world of the human brain.  This podcast refers to the above article written by Carl Zimmer in the New York Times in October 2023.  This episode explores the latest discoveries in neuroscience, eg. 170 million cells in the brain and 60 types of neurons in the retina.  No wonder th...

"Leading Change" by J.P.  Kotter" is a concise, insightful podcast about the dynamics of change in the organizational landscape. In each episode, Kotter delves into the principles, providing listeners with practical guidance on implementing successful change initiatives during times of turbulence. Focusing on his famous 8-Step Process for Leading Change, Kotter breaks down complex concepts into di...

"Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Human Motivation"  is a compelling podcast that delves into Abraham Maslow's groundbreaking theories on human motivation and self-actualization. We discuss the hierarchy of needs, from basic physiological needs to the pursuit of self-actualization. We need to be motivated now, especially in times of change.  Join us for a quick tour of the fundamental drives that shap...

This is the Act signed into law on August 16, 2022 by President Joe Biden.  It lists the 10 drugs that Medicare will have the authority to negotiate pricing by 2026. Eliquis affects 3.067 million Medicare patients and costs the federal government $16.482  billion dollars. This is approximately $4447.55 per patient. Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto, Enbrel, Imbruivia, Stelara are the remaining 9...

What is the difference between Atrial fibrillation and Atrial High Rate Episodes?  Should we anticoagulate in both cases? Find out! Host: Gloria Wu MD, Guest: Paul J. Wang, MD, Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Stanford University School of Medicine.  Dr Wang is the co-inventor of CryoCath.

Dr. Gloria Wu, host,  and guest, Dr. Paul Wang, Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Medicine Division, talk about AI  and advances for patient care.

At the August 2023 meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, we discuss pregnancy and heart failure, focusing on the statistics and how it predominantly affects  African Americans.  Dr. Demilade Adedinshewo from the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.

Fatima Rodriguez MD, MPH Stanford University School of Medicine Section Chief,  Preventive Medicine, Cardiologist

Paul J Wang MD Professor of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Section Chief, Cardiac Electrophysiology  

In this episode, we will be discussing drugs used to aid in the process of weight loss.

Alcohol combined with exercise or any kind of physical exertion, in this episode we will discuss the effects that this has on our bodies 

On this episode of Doctors Take the Mic, we discuss the cases of malaria reported in the US 

On this episode of Doctors Take the Mic, we will be discussing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and how it affects 6 million americans and slightly more women than men.