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Intention to Treat

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Covid-19
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Gene Therapy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Race-Based Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Disease
New England Journal Of Medicine
Blood Cancers
Medication Advances
H5N1 Bird Flu
Dementia
Monoclonal Antibodies
Lymphoma
Patient-Centric Care
Dairy Cows
Transmission Routes
Race-Based Algorithms
Diabetes

​Welcome to “Intention to Treat,” a podcast exploring the critical issues shaping medicine today. In a new 8-week series, The Race Equation, we confront harmful assumptions about race in clinical medicine—from diagnostic algorithms to guidelines—exploring how these practices took hold, why they endure, and what it will take to change them. ​

Hosted by health care journalist Rachel Gotbaum, the “I... more

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Many clinical algorithms, including the eGFR test for kidney function, have actually had race baked into them and produce different results for Black patients. Most of us assume these algorithms are based on science, but what if the science is wrong?... more

What happens when medicine gets race wrong? In a new 8-week series, The Race Equation confronts harmful assumptions about race in clinical medicine, why they endure, and what it will take to change. ​

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New research using functional brain imaging reveals that many patients considered to be in a coma or vegetative state and who are unresponsive may actually be conscious and aware.

A full transcript of this episode is available at nejm.org/doi/full/1... more

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The millions of people worldwide who are suffering from a vast array of disabling symptoms long after being infected with SARS-CoV-2 may eventually benefit from a new consensus definition of long Covid.

A full transcript of this episode is available... more

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Casey Harrell
A patient living with ALS.
Episode: Restoring Lost Speech
Lovanna Saxon
Caregiver for her husband with ALS and mother of their daughter.
Episode: Restoring Lost Speech
Dr. David Brandman
Director of BrainGate trials at UC Davis.
UC Davis
Episode: Restoring Lost Speech
Dr. Lee Hochberg
Director of BrainGate Consortium and Clinical Trials.
BrainGate
Episode: Restoring Lost Speech
Olashany Bello
A health tech startup founder and patient advocate
Episode: Race-Based Diagnosis, Part 3
Dr. Aaron Baugh
Pulmonologist studying racial disparities in healthcare
University of California at San Francisco
Episode: Race-Based Diagnosis, Part 1
Dr. James Diao
Resident physician and lead author of a relevant study
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Race-Based Diagnosis, Part 1
Dr. Martin Marin
Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Episode: New Hope for a Common and Deadly Heart Condition
Dr. Vicki Jackson
Chief of Palliative Care at Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: Why Doctors Need to Talk about Death

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Rachel Gotbaum
Host of Intention to Treat, Rachel Gotbaum guides deep discussions of complex medical issues, providing insights from her background in journalism and her connection to the New England Journal of Medicine.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Very interesting

    Discussion of important and relevant topics.

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    .><
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Very excellent content and performance…

    Thank you for hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiahamid
    United States2 years ago

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Alzheimer’s Update, Part 2
Q: What does this mean for the research if having amyloid in the brain doesn't always lead to Alzheimer's?
Amyloid is necessary, but not sufficient to cause Alzheimer dementia.
Alzheimer’s Update, Part 2
Q: How do you see these medications? Do you see them as a breakthrough?
My feeling about these anti-amyloid drugs is that they have bent the curve.
Alzheimer’s Update, Part 2
Q: What can you tell us about the status of these treatments?
We now have two monoclonal antibodies that are targeting different forms of amyloid in the brain and two phase three trials have been positive.
Covid Update
Q: So given this research gap in our vaccines, what are you now recommending for your patients?
I recommend that vulnerable individuals should get an updated booster, while for healthy younger individuals, it's more optional.
Covid Update
Q: What has changed for you and your patients since the COVID epidemic first began?
COVID infection has become much more common and fortunately, on an individual case basis, COVID is less severe than it was originally.

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The content explored focuses on pressing and multifaceted issues within the medical field, ranging from innovative research breakthroughs to the emotional journeys of patients and their caregivers. Episodes often highlight personal narratives intertwined with scientific inquiry, creating an informative and empathetic perspective on healthcare advancements. Listeners can expect to encounter discussions on topics such as brain-computer interface technology for ALS patients, the implications of race in medical diagnoses, and the challenges surrounding long COVID, among others. This unique combination of personal stories with cutting-edge medical knowledge makes it a compelling resource for healthcare professionals and interested listeners alik... more

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2. Lovanna Saxon
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5. Olashany Bello
6. Dr. Aaron Baugh
7. Dr. James Diao
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