Journal of Investigative Medicine Podcast

In this month’s podcast, Journal of Investigative Medicine Social Media Editor John Dickinson, MD, PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, welcomes guest Nick Bell for a discussion of cystic fibrosis from the patient perspective. Nick has lived his entire life under the shadow of CF. However, thanks to new advances in CF treatment based on our understanding of the fundamental biology of the CF protein, Nick has been able to emerge from the shadow of CF. He is a successful business owner and community philanthropist who has used his talent with poetry and creative writing to enrich the lives of the less fortunate in the community. In this episode, we explore how science and medical research make lasting impacts on people’s lives.

In this conversation with Journal of Investigative Medicine Social Media Editor John Dickinson, MD, PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Gregory Vercellotti, MD, from the University of Minnesota provides an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and management of sickle cell disease. Dr. Vercellotti is a national leader in the field of vascular biology and cares for adult patients with sickle cell disease. This podcast is especially relevant for primary care physicians, hospitalists, ER physicians, and other subspecialists who may not frequently encounter patients with sickle cell disease. We discuss many of the common features for symptoms, including pain crises, and complications including stroke, pulmonary hypertension, and avascular necrosis. We also discuss some of the social, economic, and racial factors that are often barriers to effective care. Finally, we discuss some of the promising new options including stem cell transplantation and CRISPR-based cures.

In this conversation with John Dickinson, MD, PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Social Media Editor for Journal of Investigative Medicine, JIM editor, Dr. Richard McCallum, provides an overview of the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis and management of gastroparesis. This podcast is especially relevant for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and GI researchers. Gastroparesis is a common disorder frequently tied with diabetes but has vague symptoms that can be misdiagnosed. Dr. McCallum walks us through common diagnostic approaches and discusses promising new therapies to reduce the symptom burden.

In this conversation with John Dickenson, MD, PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Social Media Editor for Journal of Investigative Medicine, Sara Myers, PhD, University of Nebraska Omaha, provides an overview of the NIH loan repayment program (LRP) program, including eligibility, the application process, renew options, and keys to successful application. Student loan debt has been a big topic in the news recently and certainly a factor for trainees and junior faculty thinking about pursuing an academic career. This timely topic is relevant to those JIM podcast listeners who are trainees or junior facility members in academic careers who may have student loan debts. Dr. Sara Myers is the D.B. and Paula Varner Professor in the department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is also the Assistant Vice Chancellor at the Office of Research and Creative Activity. Her lab focuses on the biophysical forces that influence human disease such as neuromuscular disease and peripheral vascular diseases. She has been well funded including NIH and VA funding with 45 manuscripts.

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Medical Education at Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Samrat Das, discuss what it has been like to be the president of the American Federation of Medical Research (AFMR) over the last year. Join us as we honor Dr. Das during his final days as president of AFMR. Dr. Das discusses advice for future presidents and his own future career plans. We are very grateful for all the work Dr. Das has done for AFMR, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Dr. Lucinda Harris, discuss stress and IBS, antibiotic treatment options, and new findings regarding IBS in females and military service members. Dr. Harris is also a consultant at the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and is a current member of the Gastroenterology Fellowship committee. Her special clinical and research interests include IBS, gastroparesis, chronic constipation, and pelvic floor disorders as well as celiac disease and autonomic disorders.

In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum and Dr. Ihsan Al Bayati, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at TTUHSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, discuss different screening modalities for colon cancer, risk factors for colon cancer, Lynch syndrome, treatment, staging, and prognosis for colorectal cancer.

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum shares the latest details about JIM’s progress during 2021. Additionally, Dr. McCallum discusses readers’ perspectives about the journal and what we can hope to see this upcoming year from JIM.

In this episode of the JIM podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum, speaks with Dr. Tamis Bright, the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology at Texas Tech El Paso. Last year on this podcast series, she discussed hypothyroidism. She now returns to discuss the effects, screening tools, and treatment modalities for hyperthyroidism. Dr. Tamis Bright, MD, is a Clinical Endocrinologist and Associate Professor at Texas Tech Health Sciences Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, Texas. Additionally, she is known as an Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism specialist. Dr. Bright has more experience with Thyroid Disorders than other specialists in her area. She is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso, where she treats a wide variety of patients. Dr. Bright received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

In this episode of the JIM podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Gurdeep Singh, the first author of the review entitled “Wegovy(Semaglutide) a new weight loss drug for chronic weight management” which was Editor’s choice in the upcoming January issue of the Journal of Investigative Medicine. Dr. Gurdeep Singh, MD, FACE a Clinical Endocrinologist from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, New York.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Sonja A. Rasmussen on the COVID-19 vaccine in children and pregnancy. Dr. Rasmussen is currently a Tenured Professor at the University of Florida in the Department of Pediatrics with a Joint Appointment at the Department of Epidemiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has previously served as Deputy Director of Infectious Disease at the CDC, Acting Director of the Office of Health Preparedness and Response, Deputy Director of the Influenza Coordination Unit and Senior Scientist at the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Zeina Nahleh about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Nahleh, M.D., F.A.C.P is Chair of the Department of Hematology-Oncology and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Himanshu Deshwal on advances in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Dr. Deshwal is a fellow in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He received his M.B.B.S from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)in Pune, India and completed his internal medicine residency with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program.

Dr. Busey is the first elected Chair of the Council of Diversity and Inclusion at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences El Paso. Dr. Busey joined Texas Tech in 2018 after serving for the US Army as an Officer in Charge, Medical Director, Transitional Year Assistant Program Director, and Patient Center Medical Home Champion for Fort Bliss, TX. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. Dr. Busey completed medical school at Western University College Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and was part of the Northwest Track, trailblazing rotations in Washington and Oregon. Dr. Busey graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, and has a Bachelors of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Religion.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard McCallum gives a talk on Gastroparesis Awareness Month based on his extensive history in the field. Dr. McCallum graduated from Queensland Medical School of Brisbane, Australia and has received a number of awards and honors in clinical investigation and gastroenterology in his career. He currently serves as the Director of the Center for Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility at Texas Tech University,

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Oscar Armando Dorantes, an archaeologist and alumnus of San Diego State University. Dorantes has experience as D.E.A. witness in medical marijuana cases and won the first medical marijuana case in the U.S. military when he was a member of the U.S. Army Preventive Medicine Network in 1999.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Don Rockey about Hepatitis C Month. Dr. Rockey is a gastroenterologist in Charleston, South Carolina and is affiliated with MUSC Health-University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Rockey's specialty is in gastroenterology and he has subspecialities in general gastroenterology, hepatology & liver transplantation.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Mateo Porres-Aguilar about thrombosis and anticoagulants. Dr. Porres-Aguilar is a current Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), he holds a National Board Certification of Anticoagulation Care Providers in the USA (NCBAP), is an academic Member of the International Society for Thrombosis and Heamostasis (ISTH), and he currently serves as an international representative in North America for the Mexican Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (SOMETH), and is part of the Latin-american chapter of Venous Thrombosis for the Latin-American Collaborative Group for Hemostasis and Thrombosis (Grupo CLAHT)

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Ghazala Hayat about Parkinson's Awareness Month. Dr. Hayat is Professor in Neurology at St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She is the director of Neuromuscular Service and the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory. Dr. Hayat is also director of the ALS clinic, which is the only ALSA-certified center in the St. Louis area, and the Director of Clinical Quality Improvement at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine.

In this episode of the JIM Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Richard McCallum speaks with Dr. Gottumukkala S. Raju and Dr. Robert S. Bresalier of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center about Colon Cancer Awareness Month.