First Opinion Podcast
Coverage of First Opinion Podcast in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: Why the space in ‘health care’ matters
The article discusses a linguistic shift in the term 'health care,' noting that it is increasingly written as one word in the medical industry, with STAT highlighting the significance of this change. The piece references an interview with Sarah Mupo on the 'First Opinion Podcast' exploring this trend.
- Trump administration will bring special ed to HHS
The Trump administration will transfer special education responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The article also mentions STAT’s Morning Rounds newsletter and a podcast episode discussing health care terminology.
- Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, a 72-year-old woman, completed medical school and matched into residency, defying typical retirement age norms. The article features an interview discussing her journey through medical school and residency at an advanced age.
- Opinion: ‘They all think I’m insane’: What it’s like to start medical residency at 72
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft began medical school at 69 after 45 years as a neonatal nurse practitioner, motivated by her husband's health scare and a desire to pursue her dream. She shares her story in the 'First Opinion Podcast'.
- Opinion: How the Amish think about vaccines, health care costs, and much more
The article discusses the Amish community's perspectives on vaccines and healthcare costs, addressing a common claim by President Trump that the Amish avoid vaccination and do not experience autism. It emphasizes the complexity of these issues beyond the simplified narrative.
- Opinion: What should hospitals do when patients demand unvaccinated donor blood?
Some patients and parents are objecting to receiving blood donations from vaccinated individuals post-COVID, prompting hospitals to consider how to respond to such requests. The article explores the ethical and logistical challenges hospitals face in addressing these demands.
- Opinion: How the perimenopause movement is hurting women
The article discusses the perimenopause awareness movement, which highlights symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, and insomnia as key indicators of perimenopause. It questions the validity of these claims and raises concerns about potential misinformation spread through social media.
- Opinion: The rise of perimenopause misinformation
The rise of perimenopause misinformation is being discussed, with some blaming it for various symptoms like weight gain and hair loss. Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center's Pharmed Out project are concerned about women quickly blaming their hormones. They spoke about their research on menopause and perimenopause.
- Opinion: The cloudy truth about ‘blue zones’
The concept of 'blue zones' refers to communities where residents live longer than average, influencing today's longevity movement. The science behind blue zones has been explored over twenty-five years. The idea has become mainstream, especially with peptides and biohackers.
- Opinion: Dr. Glaucomflecken wants the corporatization of medicine to be national news
Dr. Glaucomflecken, also known as Will Flanary, is a comedian and doctor who wants to raise awareness about the corporatization of medicine. He was interviewed on the First Opinion Podcast. The podcast is available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Opinion: Dr. Glaucomflecken wants to make a stink
Dr. Glaucomflecken, aka Will Flanary, discusses healthcare issues on the First Opinion Podcast, including misinformation and corporate takeover of medicine. He advocates against PeaceHealth's decision to replace community-based physicians with a corporate group in Eugene, Oregon. This decision affects the emergency department