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10: Dr. Ralph Manchester: Performance Arts and College Health
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03/26/14 • 35 min
Dr. Ralph Manchester is Vice-Provost and Director of the University Health Service and a Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester. He has served as President of the Performing Arts Medicine Association and is currently the editor of Medical Problems of Performing Artists. He also has served as President of the American College Health Association and is on the editorial board of the Journal of American College Health. His research interests focus on the musculoskeletal problems of musicians and applying Self-Determination Theory to change college student drinking behavior. In this interview, Dr. Manchester discusses several important topics including access to care and health problems faced by students and performance artists.

1: Richard Carmona: Former Surgeon General on Today's Health Topics
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03/16/14 • 36 min
Richard Carmona is a highly decorated Vietnam combat veteran who became the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. A high school dropout in Harlem, his incredible subsequent educational journey enabled him to go from a community college in the Bronx to graduating first in his medical school class at the University of California at San Francisco. He currently serves as a professor at the University of Arizona School of Public Health. He is involved in many contemporary issues that affect individual and community health status and discusses childhood obesity, legalization of marijuana, health policy, and other key health topics in this interview.

Topic Update 3: Health in the United States
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04/16/14 • 15 min
This Topic Update focuses on the health within the United States and the litany of challenges the system faces. In our discussion, we explore multiple topics that are at the forefront of our conversations with our guests, including medical homes, ACOs, ObamaCare and the ACA, obesity, access to care, and legalization of marijuana, health literacy, and many others.

20: Dr. David Albert: Physician, Inventor, Serial Entrepreneur Disrupting Health
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04/05/14 • 31 min
David E. Albert, MD is an Oklahoma native. He is a physician, inventor and serial entrepreneur who has developed medical and other life-saving technologies and products over the last 30 years, turning a number of those innovations into tech startups. Today, he is a founder of three tech companies, InnovAlarm, Lifetone Technology and AliveCor. His previous startups include Corazonix Corp (sold to Arrhythmia Research Technology and Data Critical (sold to GE). Dr. Albert left GE in 2004 as Chief Scientist of GE Cardiology to disrupt several new markets. His latest invention, the iPhone ECG, became a global sensation via a 4-minute YouTube Video in January around the Consumer Electronics Show and was featured on local media, ABC, CBS, CNN and Fox News among many other media outlets. Dr Albert has 37 issued US patents, a large number pending and several new "secret inventions" in development. He has authored or co-authored over 50 scientific abstracts and publications principally in the Cardiology literature. Also, Dr Albert has lectured at the Entrepreneurship programs at the MIT Sloan School and the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Albert graduated with Honors from Harvard College and from Duke University Medical School. Dr. Albert lives in Oklahoma CIty with his wife and his two "young kids". The Albert's two other children are grown and out of the house. In this interview, Dr. Albert discusses disruptive technologies and how they are leading into a new era of medical care.

72: Dr. Navin Singh: Top Plastic Surgeon Provides Insider Glimpse at Health Reform and Advances in Patient Care
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05/27/14 • 42 min
Dr. Navin Singh is a Board-Certified plastic surgeon in private practice and an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is a clinical assistant professor of Neurosurgery as well as Gynecology. He is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC and practices at several hospitals, including Johns Hopkins Hospital which has been consistently ranked No.1 in the nation. His research interests include minimally invasive surgery, laser techniques, and computer/robotic-assisted plastic surgery. Dr. Singh has authored influential papers on cosmetic surgery in the most prestigious medical journals. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Mathematics from Brown University and graduated at the top of his class at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Biostatistics from Harvard. After completing his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins, including a fellowship in craniofacial reconstruction and microsurgery, he earned an MBA. Dr. Singh is a firm believer in philanthropy, managing to spend about 4-6 weeks of his personal time each year on surgical missions to Ecuador, India, Peru, Philippines, and China. In this interview, Dr. Singh provides great insights into the ACA's effects on physicians, patients, and the system including his own personal experiences.

Topic Update 2: Chaos and Child Health
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04/10/14 • 12 min
This podcast is about children and how any influences in their lives that are chaotic can have a negative impact on health status. Children are the epitome of powerlessness in any society. Particularly at young ages, their welfare is totally dependent on the care provided on their behalf by adults. Join us for this special topic update as we delve into recent literature on the topic of chaos and child health.

Pause: The Health Crossroad On Hold During Acquisition/Partnership Negotiations
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06/12/14 • 1 min
For the first three months of The Health Crossroad, a new item was added on a daily basis. Negotiations are underway however,with two potential acquirers/partners for the program and site. Until a decision is finalized, new material will be posted either on an irregular basis or not at all. Thank you for your support at The Health Crossroad!

82: Amy Nicole Nayar: Multi-Dimensional Leader in Health Advocacy, Outcomes, Executive Coaching, and Patient Empowerment
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06/07/14 • 26 min
Dr. Amy Nicole Nayar is an Advocacy & Outcomes Research Leader with a 15-year track record of successfully driving Market Access within the pharmaceutical industry. A passionate patient advocate, Amy Nicole has a natural ability to create patient access right treatment through a combination of persuasive data and win-win partnerships. Pfizer’s Patient Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Network grew from 5 to 168 employees across 58 countries under her leadership. A published author in behavioral health, Dr Nayar is an advocate for empowering patients with digital platforms that improve adherence, and therefore, patient outcomes. Knowing that extrinsic motivators are short-lived, she is most enthusiastic about adherence programs that target intrinsic motivators for long-term behavior change. She is currently helping companies capitalize on the changes coming out of health reform and Health IT to empower better patient outcomes at lower cost. Dr Nayar is a licensed Pharmacist, with Undergraduate Studies and a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Michigan, and a Masters in Health Outcomes & Pharmacoeconomics from the University of Arizona. In this interview, Dr. Nayar provides personal reflections on how she got started in health outcomes and tremendous insights into patient-reported outcomes, the difference between indirect and direct costs to the system, leadership, and many other relevant topics.

75: Dr. Chris Marker: Concussion And Pain Medicine Leader Provides Insider Look At Current State Within Health
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05/30/14 • 30 min
Dr. Chris Marker is a leading physician in the area of concussions. After completing his training at NYU in PM&R, Dr. Marker joined the Sport Concussion Clinic in Riverside Ca as Director and has been working at the Community Medical Group of Riverside for 5 years. He is also intimately involved in sports medicine and pain management. Dr. Marker was recently highlighted on the news for his commentary on the death of a student due to concussion. In this interview, Dr. Marker provides great insights into the discussion around concussion and mild traumatic brain injury from an insider's perspective with personal stories and perspectives from patients and his practice, including Second Impact Syndrome.

57: Victor Wang: Incredible Entrepreneur Providing Innovative Solutions For Alzheimer's and Senior Care
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05/12/14 • 27 min
Victor Wang grew up pushing the boundaries of computerized science. Starting at age 6 when he was programming role-playing games for MS-DOS, Victor never turned back. He received a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of British Columbia, majoring in Mechatronics Engineering and minoring in Commerce, and was awarded the Wesbrook Scholar designation. After working stints in telemarketing, environmental research, aerospace manufacturing, particle physics, oil sands, medical robotics, and the military as an officer, Victor won the Canada Graduate Scholarship and earned his Master of Science at MIT. There, he researched human-machine interaction for the NASA space telerobotics program while serving as one of the premier leaders in graduate student government. Considering his grandmother in Taiwan who became depressed due to being home-bound and living alone, Victor started GeriJoy to bring joy to seniors and families caring for older loved ones. Victor is widely recognized as a senior care technology innovator and thought leader, and has spoken at the Connected Health Symposium, CES Silvers Summit, TEDMED, and other national events. In this interview, Victor provides a first-hand look at what he is accomplishing with Gerijoy and the challenges associated with seniors and elder-care living, as well as other tremendous insights into the health landscape today, plus shares his incredible background. Alzheimers and senior care are so important in health today, as is loneliness, and Victor is tackling these problems and more head on using innovation in a truly unique way merging technology and pet therapy.
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How many episodes does The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood have?
The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood currently has 96 episodes available.
What topics does The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Health & Fitness, Exercise, Nutrition, Leadership, Entrepreneur, Policy, Aging, Fitness, Podcasts, Caregiver, Technology, Digital, Health, Business, Mobile, Innovation and Wellbeing.
What is the most popular episode on The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood?
The episode title '87: David O'Bryon: National Leader in Legislation and Government Policy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood?
The average episode length on The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood is 28 minutes.
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Episodes of The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood?
The first episode of The Health Crossroad with Dr. Doug Elwood and Dr. Tom Elwood was released on Mar 16, 2014.
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