Latest episode with Dr. Anwar Jebran, director of Population Health Informatics at Oak Street Health, a part of CVS Health.

In this episode, we explore the intersection between technology and medicine. We delve into the innovative world of clinical informatics and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of healthcare.

We discuss the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the field, and the role of AI and information technology in enhancing patient care, streamlining operations in data management, and clinical analytics. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a healthcare provider, or curious about the future of medicine, this is an episode you would not want to miss.

#healthcareprofessionals #clinicalinformatics #artificialintelligence #clinicalanalytics #healthcare #electronicmedicalrecords #podcast

Our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Kamil ElKhoury, MIT Innovator under 35, and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30.

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of 3D organ bioprinting. We discuss the process of development of biocompatible organs and the process of 3D printing organs for individual patients. This is not just a futuristic concept but a rapidly evolving reality that has the potential to save countless lives by addressing the organ shortage crisis, potentially decreasing dependence on immune suppression.

Whether you are a medical professional, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode will inspire to look more into the future of bioprinting and its applications.

#organdonors #savinglives #healthcareprofessionals #organdonation #bioprinting #3dprinting

This episode is also found on all podcast apps and on Youtube

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Christopher Soujah, an LAU student who graduated pharmacy school and navigated his Pharm-D while battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. Join us as he shares his personal story of resilience, determination, and the unique challenges he faced in balancing rigoruous academic demands with the physical and emotional toll of cancer treatment.

Listeners will gain insight into the importance of support systems (Christopher was treated at LAUMC-RH) where he was surrounded by colleagues during his treatment), and effective coping strategies. Christopher is now cured and is moving to Houston, Texas to Methodist Hospital to continue his studies.

Christopher's story is one of survival, empathy, and a celebration of life and perseverance.

#cancersurvivors #pharmacyschool #battlingcancer #Hodgkinslymphoma #Resilience #Cancerjourney #copingstrategies #inspirationalstories #healthandwellness #communitysupport

In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Youssef Bassim, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Balamand and the Head of Digital Health Division and AI Department at the Arab Health Federation, Aritficial Intelligence in the Middle East. We delve into the current landscape of AI in the different countries (Lebanon and the Gulf), we discuss its impact on patient care, cultural considerations, ethical concerns, and the role of government in modernizing regulations and implementing electronic medical record systems. We end it with what the future of healthcare in the region will look like.

#artificialintelligence #electronicmedicalrecords #healthcare #MENA #Lebanon

This episode can be found on all podcast apps.

Listen to this latest episode of the podcast cohosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, with Dr. Alaa Rihan, a Family Medicine physician and a scholar, Leading Physician Wellbeing Program with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Burnout affects more than 50% of physicians in the US and is a growing problem that needs urgent attention. This episode delves into the challenges and pressures faced by healthcare professionals. Listeners will gain insights into the scope of the problem, its impact on patient care and physician well-being, and coping strategies, self-care practices, and the importance of mental health awareness in medicine. Join us as we explore a healthier work environment for those dedicated to caring for others. This episode can also be found on all podcast apps.

#physicianburnout #lifestylemedicine #physicianwellness #mentalhealth

This episode is available on all podcast apps and on Youtube at:

https://youtu.be/j8CrcgK16TM

Pay-for-Perfomance in medicine gained in popularity after the advent of the Affordable Care Act in the US and it has had its positive and negative aspects. In this episode with Jade Khalife and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the concept of pay for performance in the Lebanese healthcare system. We delve into how this innovative model led to decreased hospital admissions for common diseases. Listeners will be able to navigate the complexities of healthcare financing and the role that incentives can play in value based care. Listeners will also be able to learn the cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration in healthcare policy in different countries.

This episode can also be found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gr9KXWC-Fzw

and on all podcast apps

#pay-for-perfomance #valuebasedcare #medicalcare #Lebanon

In this episode with Dr. Cybel Mehawej of the Lebanese American University Human Genetics Department, and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the gene discovery process at the intersection of genetics and immunology. Dr. Mehawej, along with the team at the LAU Medical Center (Dr. Andre Megarbane, Dr. Eliane Choueiri) have discovered 2 genes related to immunodeficiency over the past year. We discuss the process of gene discovery and its eventual impact on monitoring and treatment of these rare diseases. Whether you are a scientist, student, or simply curious about how genetics impacts health and disease, this podcast offers a rich resource and a window into the field of immunogenetics.

#immunogenetics #genediscovery #rarediseases

This episode can also be found on YouTube and on all podcast apps

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/d1TsHFthS_s

In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Mohamad Khalife and Dr. Anna Farra (two infectious diseases physicians with Doctors without Borders) their recent published article in Open Forum Infect Dis: " Posttraumatic Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Osteomyelitis in Mosul and Gaza: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2018 - 2022. "

This is a timely episode that relates to the latest conflicts in the region including Iraq, Gaza, and Lebanon. We discuss the role of NGOs and local hospitals in acute care and the subsequent major role of surgeons and quality microbiology labs in preventing multidrug resistant infections, preventing amputations, and treating bone infections and other wounds appropriately.

Tune in to listen to the great work that is being done by the staff of MSF and by Dr. Khalife and Farra in these area.

#doctorswithoutborders #osteomyelitis #warzones #conflict #microbiology

This episode can be found on all podcast apps and on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/AvNI4P-_3gw