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In Episode 24, we speak with Tisha Jepsen, MS, MA, the CEO and Co-Founder of True Bearing Diagnostics - a company pioneering RNA-based blood tests to improve early disease detection. We talk about challenges of bringing an innovation to market and the need for thorough testing of biomedical discoveries. Bhuchitra claims to be low-maintenance... 

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In Episode 23, we talk about what it's like dating as a healthcare professional and why the general public may - or may not - want to pursue someone in such a high-stress position. We discuss the many logistical issues with physician-physician relationships and whether healthcare professionals are actually empathetic partners. Holly and Bhuchitra agree that Elle Woods is a national treasure. 

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In Episode 22, we talk about social determinants of health - "the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, worship, and age" (CDC, 2024). We discuss how non-medical social and structural circumstances are often the determining risk factors in healthcare outcomes. Holly swallows her pride about direct quotes (see above). 

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In Episode 21, we chat with Kentucky Morrow, MS, a Principal at Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), who shares his expertise and experience on the role of venture capital in healthcare innovations. We discuss the process of getting funded, the types of innovators that venture capital firms look for (and what they avoid), and features of a successful pitch meeting. Holly highly recommends a horror movie that takes place at a venture capital-funded restaurant.  

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In Episode 20, we chat with Carol Johnson, a board-certified patient advocate and the founder and CEO of Uterinekind – an electronic female health platform designed to help patients and providers track menstrual health data. We talk about the arguments for and against electronic health data tracking, and the importance of including both patients and physicians in developing healthcare apps. In the last few years, Bhuchitra has received thirty-five dollars and three cents for being correct. 

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In Episode 19, we talk about some of the reasons why scientific innovations and research take so long, and the ways that scientists attempt to keep pace with rapidly-evolving data. We reflect on reasons why the public sometimes distrusts the scientific community because of ongoing re-evaluations of our understanding of healthcare phenomena. Holly concludes that existing data support her hypothesis that Bhuchitra is making her crazy. 

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In “Episode” 18, we do a brief recap of what we’ve accomplished in 2024, both on and off the air, and discuss some exciting developments in store for 2025. We’re looking forward to engaging with our audience and learning how to be real millennials by building a social media presence. You may even see T-Shirts featuring us as potato farmers in white coats. 

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In Episode 17, we speak with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in infertility, medical genetics, and genomics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We discuss the ethics of genetic testing, the pros and cons of sending your DNA to ancestry databases, and consent and counseling issues with direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Holly laments about DNA testing her rescue dog and learning that she accidentally adopted a designer breed (she still adores him).

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In Episode 16, we recognize ourselves (just kidding!) – we recognize healthcare workers who put their patients first, not just during COVID, but every day. We talk about the different types of recognition, including awards, peer recognition, and cash money – and whether any of this is meaningful compared to structural changes. Holly definitely will not remember physicians’ day; she will ask Bhuchitra to remind her to recognize him. 

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In Episode 15, we discuss three different waiting games: scheduling an appointment, delays at your provider’s office, and the dreaded ER waiting room. We talk about the worst offenders in making you wait (dermatology!) and give you tips to reduce wait times, including best days to call for appointments and the least busy times in the ER. Bhuchitra finds it suspicious that both Holly and her friend broke an arm in a dramatic fashion.

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