The MEDQOR Podcast Network

Medical tourism has been on the rise in recent years as people seek cheaper cosmetic surgery options in foreign countries. However, this trend has been associated with a range of risks and complications, as discussed by Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Miami-based Zuri Plastic Surgery , in this podcast with PSP co-chief editor Keri Stephens. According...

A large proportion of mental health professionals misunderstand the nature of sleep problems in mental health patients, according to sleep specialist Barry Krakow, MD, who has worked in the field of sleep research and clinical sleep medicine for more than 30 years. Such professionals view sleep issues as a symptom of mental health disorders, rather than as a distinct disorder that needs to be addr...

Join Orthodontic Products’ Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks with Alyssa Emory-Carter, DDS, MS. In this podcast episode, sponsored by Ormco , Emory-Carter, who is in private practice in Texas, shares her experience as a solo practitioner, building a three-office practice , and how she is using Ormco’s Spark Clear Aligners in her practice and the benefits she has found, from achieving better...

In this podcast, 24x7 ’s chief editor Keri Stephens sits down with Chace Torres, aka “ The Bearded Biomed ,” to discuss the results of 24x7 ’s 2022 compensation and job satisfaction survey . Notably, the survey saw an increase in engagement, with female respondents doubling from the previous year. Stephens and Torres discuss the factors that may have contributed to this increase, including outreac...

Plastic surgeons today face a unique set of challenges, from changing patient demographics to increased competition in the marketplace. In this podcast episode, Plastic Surgery Practice Editors Keri Stephens and Alison Werner talk to Nicole Chiaramonte, CEO of Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP). Chiaramonte joins them to discuss how AMP can help plastic surgeons overcome these challenges and gro...

Keeping up with the latest advancements in technology is crucial to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape. But did you know that moving to the cloud could be the key to unlocking your full potential? We’re excited to share this podcast featuring two experts in radiology technology: Sonia Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Eric Lacy, Senior Product Manager, both from Cha...

For #sleepawarenessweek (March 12-18, 2023), Sleep Review is joined by sleep psychologist Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM. She is the author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications . She is also a Mattress Firm Sleep Advisor. Sleep Review’s Sree Roy and Dr. Wu discuss common #sleep myths including: -What is the most damaging sleep myth you have heard? -What is one sleep m...

As an orthodontist, you are always looking for ways to improve your practice and provide the best possible care for your patients—and clear aligners can meet both those needs simultaneously. Join Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks to Daniel Berant, DMD , a dual certified orthodontist and periodontist in private practice in New York City, about the many benefits of clear a...

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to ELEVAI Labs Founder and CEO Jordan Plews, PhD, to talk about the company's ELEVAI E-series post-procedure aftercare products featuring a proprietary exosome technology. ELEVAI Labs is a biotechnology company developing regenerative skincare applications. The company is focused on physician-dispensed prod...

While the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends a sodium intake of less than 2,300 mg/day, about 9 of 10 American adults exceed that limit. Increased sodium intake is believed to have a direct effect on a variety of negative cardiovascular outcomes such as coronary heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, and stroke. Recognizing the impact of dietary sodium on diseases like hyp...

As an orthodontist, you're committed to helping your patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. But did you know that orthodontic treatment can also have a significant impact on their overall oral health? In this podcast, Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner talks to Kami Hoss, DDS, MS, author of the book, If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on You...

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Michael Tantillo, MD, MBA, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Clareo Centers in Massachusetts, about the popular trend of buccal fat removal. The conversation covers what the procedure is, how it works, and its benefits and risks. Tantillo explains that buccal fat removal has been around for decades but has g...

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Los Angeles-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and inventor Gregory Mueller, MD, FACS, about a trending device in aesthetic medicine. A public speaker who educates surgeons about the minimally evasive MyEllevate procedure that he developed, Mueller discusses another technology in this podcast: the So...

The prevalence of certain comorbidities is higher in people with narcolepsy compared with matched controls—both at diagnosis and at prolonged follow up. Comorbidities that are more prevalent in patients with narcolepsy include psychiatric and sleep conditions, as well as cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions. Hypocretin (orexin) dysfunction in patients with narcolepsy may partially explain...

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Anna Steve, MD, FRCSC, (or “Dr. Anna,” as her patients call her) about all things breast reconstruction. A breast specialist at the New York City-based Neinstein Plastic Surgery , Dr. Anna endorses an “elegant” approach to breast surgery—although she’s quick to point out that the reconstruction process can present unique c...

In this podcast, Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, joins Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Keri Stephens and Alison Werner to talk about ethics in plastic surgery—a subject Zuriarrian recently wrote about for Plastic Surgery Practice. The three discuss how social media and the way plastic surgeons are using it are raising some ethical questions. Zuriarrian—a board-certified plastic surgeon a...

In this Rehab Management podcast episode, Chief Editor Melanie Hamilton-Basich is joined by Amanda Clark, PT, DPT, NCS, director of Good Shepherd Creates at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown, Pa, to discuss how they’ll be using 3D printing to make custom creations to help their patients. In her role, Amanda works to incorporate technological innovations that can enhance patient car...

In this podcast, I will be speaking with Ben Sun, CEO and founder of Orka. He was a former hardware engineer at Apple. He left life in the big tech to design and launch a hearing aid product called Orka One. Ben will be speaking with us about the role of a chip inside a hearing aid and how technology innovates the hearing aid performance and enhances the user experience.

Join 24x7 Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Daniel dos Santos—head of security research at cybersecurity provider Forescout—about the riskiest medical devices in enterprise networks. The podcast, which follows Forescout’s Vedere Labs’ “2022 Riskiest Devices in Enterprise Networks Report,” reveals into what healthcare providers need to know about the security of the devices they house. Hin...

During the latest installment of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski and Prasanth Perugupalli, chief product officer for Pramana, tackle why there have been delays in pathology labs adopting digital solutions, the business case for digital pathology, how it can change laboratory workflows, and what the future holds for digital pathology.

Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami—about the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among plastic surgery patients. The podcast, which follows Zuriarrain’s PSP article about the subject, reveals what’s contributing to the surg...

With the October 31 CDC Health Advisory Alert to the dental community on dental waterlines, orthodontic practices where reminded of the importance of best practices when it comes to dental waterline maintenance. While the alert concerned outbreaks of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria infections related to dental waterlines in pediatric dental clinics., it rightly is a wake up call to make sure your or...

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) announced last month that beginning in 2023 it will open its AAO-Wharton Mastering the Business of Orthodontics (MBO) program to office managers employed by AAO member practices. The online program, launched in 2021, was created to give AAO member orthodontists formal business training to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and small business owners....

Join AXIS Imaging News Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Tracy Byers, senior vice president and general manager of enterprise imaging at Change Healthcare. The in-person interview, conducted at the 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, delves into all things enterprise imaging and why cloud-native solutions are especia...

For supporting material on this episode, visit: The increased frequency of comorbidities among people with narcolepsy should be thoroughly reviewed while creating individualized management strategies. Comorbidities that are more prevalent in patients with narcolepsy include psychiatric and sleep conditions, as well as cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions. Hypocretin dysfunction in patient...