Einstein On: Global Diabetes, Dr. Meredith Hawkins
http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses a study published in The Lancet which reports that there are now nearly 350 million adults worldwide with diabetes. Previous estimates had predicted the number would be 285 million. Dr. Hawkins discussed the study and the implications for the developed and developing world. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - May 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Healing Rwanda, Dr. Kathy Anastos
http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman led the development of model programs for women with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. This first initiative led to the creation of additional programs, including mass public screening for HIV/AIDS, feeding and educating children, and job creation for adults. Dr. Anastos is co-director of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Global Health Center and an attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - May 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Diabetes, Dr. Joel Zonszein
Joel Zonszein, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at Einstein and director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses alarming changes he has observed in the severity of type 2 diabetes during his more than three decades of treating patients. Dr. Zonszein explores the disturbing trend of young people, many of them teens, developing an aggressive form of type 2 diabetes that often is accompanied by high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fatty liver disease. He also addresses the special challenges of type 1 diabetics and suggests best practices for managing both types of the disease. Hosted...
Source: Einstein On... - January 21, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Samuel Weinstein
Samuel Weinstein, M.D., explains the congenital heart condition of Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teenager born with a hole between the upper chambers of her heart known as atrial septic defect (ASD). Ms. Ajuste was diagnosed with the help of Einstein physician Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., who was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Weinstein, director of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore and associate professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Einstein, is scheduled to perform Ms. Ajuste’s surgery on January 12, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the earthq...
Source: Einstein On... - January 11, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Haiti, Haitian Teen Lovely Ajuste
Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. Dr. Desruisseaux helped identify Ms. Ajuste’s heart condition while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts and spearheaded the drive to bring her to Montefiore Medical Center for reparative surgery with the assistance of Gift of Life International. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - January 11, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Mahalia Desruisseaux
Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., explains how she met and helped to diagnose Lovely Ajuste, a teenager with a congenital heart defect, while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Desruisseaux spearheaded the effort to bring Ms. Ajuste to Montefiore Medical Center with the help of Gift of Life International for the life-changing surgery that will correct the defect- just in time for her 16th birthday. Dr. Desruisseaux is assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - January 11, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Steven Libutti
Steven Libutti, M.D., director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care, professor and vice chair of surgery and professor of genetics at Einstein and Montefiore, and associate director for clinical services at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses the latest research in cancer growth and spread. Dr. Libutti is also the Marvin L. Gliedman, M.D. Distinguished Surgeon at Einstein. Hosted by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 22, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Alyson Moadel
Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses her BOLD program, which offers free mind-body workshops to those in the local community affected by cancer. She also describes her pioneering research on the positive effects of yoga on the well-being of breast cancer patients and how her mother’s cancer diagnosis shaped her career path. Hosted by Einstein’s Paul Moniz. Watch video series on the BOLD program (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 2, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 4 of 4
Volunteers
First-year Einstein medical students Doug Tremblay and Chelsea McGuire, drum circle leaders, talk about how volunteering has helped them to understand a different side of patient care. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 2, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 3 of 4
Drum Circle in Action
Beat it!…Hear the rhythms and see the smiles in the lively drum circle, the newest offering in the workshops series for those affected by cancer. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 2, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 2 of 4
In Their Own Words:
Participants Cancer survivors Dolores Nelson, Margie Pesante and Emma Pacheco describe how the drum circle and other mind-body workshops have helped them to cope with the challenges that come with diagnosis and treatment of cancer. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 2, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 1 of 4
Overview by Alyson Moadel, Ph.D.
Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses the free workshops the program offers in the local community to those affected by cancer. Workshops include a drum circle, reiki healing, crochet and dance fitness. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - December 2, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project (Trailer)
The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. Learn more about this exciting research project whose aim is to unlock the genetic keys to healthier, longer life. Dr. Nir Barzilai, who leads the project, explains his quest to significantly delay age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. You’ll also meet four centenarians or near-centenarians whose stories will inspire you. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. (Trailer runs 1:37) (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - November 1, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 5 of 5
Irving Kahn, Age 104, Study Participant
Study participant and investment advisor Irving Kahn began his career before the stock market crash of 1929 and is widely respected in the field of value investing. In 1978, he founded Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., where he is still chair of the firm. He says it would be foolish to retire. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - November 1, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 4 of 5
Irma Daniel, Age 103, Study Participant
Study participant Irma Daniel believes that working and “never sitting still” are the best ways to stay young. She talks about fleeing Nazi Germany with her husband and five-year-old son in 1938 and her new opportunity in America. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. (Source: Einstein On...)
Source: Einstein On... - November 1, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
