CureTalks is an internet radio talk show that brings together experts and patients/advocates/researchers to discuss new developments in Health and Medicine.
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Apr 1
Pancreatic cancer care is advancing, bringing new hope beyond treatment.
Dr. Kim Reiss @PennMedicine share insights on genetics, reducing recurrence risk, and living forward after therapy with Robert Panacci here:
youtube.com/watch?v=WQIR8E8p…
#PancreaticCancer #HopeInCancer
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14 Oct 2025
CAR-T therapy is more than a medical breakthrough —it’s a story of human resilience and teamwork.💫
Watch Dr. David Porter & his team at @pennmedicine share how collaboration and care drive discovery.
youtube.com/watch?v=qsdDFTzB…
#CureTalks #CARTTherapy #Immunotherapy
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19 Aug 2025
“Glowing tumor” tech is changing cancer surgery. An FDA-approved injectable dye makes tumors light up under infrared light, helping surgeons remove cancer more precisely & reduce recurrence. Watch Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine explain here: youtube.com/watch?v=O_Epsgy5…
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25 Jul 2025
What are the earliest signs of FOP — one of the world’s rarest bone diseases?
Dr. Mona Al Mukaddam of @PennMedicine explains early clues. Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Frederick S. Kaplan and patient advocate Whitney Weldon: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o
#FOP #RareDisease
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22 Jul 2025
What is Rh sensitization in pregnancy and why does it matter?
Watch Dr. Courtney Schreiber of @pennmedicine explain how an Rh-negative mother can develop antibodies against an Rh-positive fetus here: youtu.be/s9Fg3pkVStY?t=243
#RhSensitization #PregnancyCare #MaternalHealth
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21 Jul 2025
What exactly is neurotechnology — and how can it help your brain?
Watch Dr. Kamran Fallahpour of @BrainResourceNY Center break down how these tools monitor and regulate brain activity here: youtu.be/tEIkUENYGjM?t=135
#Neurotechnology #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
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15 Jul 2025
How does a gene mutation lead to abnormal bone growth in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)?
Watch Dr. Frederick Kaplan of @PennMedicine explain how the ACVR1 gene triggers extra-skeletal bone formation here: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o?t=438
#FOP #RareDisease #GeneticDisorders
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8 Jul 2025
How is human behavior and cognition affected in space?
Watch Dr. Mathias Basner of @PennMedicine discuss the risks and research here: youtube.com/watch?v=og6lgglv… with Matt Gaidica and David Stanley
#SpaceHealth #Cognition #Neuroscience
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1 Jul 2025
How did we get to mRNA vaccines for COVID?
Watch Dr. Drew Weissman of @PennMedicine trace the scientific journey behind the breakthrough here: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4?t=1075
with Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS
#COVID19 #mRNA #VaccineDevelopment #Immunology #PublicHealth
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24 Jun 2025
🧬 Coming soon on CureTalks!
Can tumors glow their way out of the body? Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine talks about using glowing dyes to improve cancer surgery.
🎧 Episode drops July 10, 2025
🔗 Learn more: curetalks.com/can-tumors-glo…
#precisionsurgery #cancercare
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23 Jun 2025
What makes high-fat, sugary, and salty foods so addictive — is it all about dopamine?
Watch Dr. Casey Halpern of @PennMedicine, explain how these foods rewire the brain here: youtu.be/khdf0l-Ey4I?t=1462
with David Stanley, author and science educator.
#BingeEatingDisorder #DBS
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12 Jun 2025
mRNA therapies target complex diseases like autoimmune disorders & cancer, with promising early trials. Challenges persist, but progress is exciting. Watch Dr. Drew Weissman of @pennmedicine with @jessicamalatyrivera: youtube.com/watch?v=SmJykxmU……
#MRNA #medicalinnovation
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5 Jun 2025
Deep Brain Stimulation acts like a pacemaker for the brain, helping treat Parkinson’s and binge eating by sending targeted electrical signals.
Watch the full discussion with Dr. Casey Halpern (@PennMedicine) and David Stanley here: youtube.com/watch?v=khdf0l-E…
#deepbrainstimulation
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4 Jun 2025
Astronauts need sharp thinking as well as strength. @PennMedicine created Cognition, a 10-test battery for astronauts that measures memory, focus, speed, emotions, and decision-making.
Watch Dr. Mathias Basner explain in detail: youtu.be/og6lgglvQRI
#spacehealth #cognition
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27 May 2025
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) isn’t inherited, but genetic risk triggers like Epstein-Barr virus, low vitamin D & smoking can disrupt the immune system and target the brain.
Watch Dr. Amit Bar-Or, Director of the MS Program at @PennMedicine, discuss in full: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4
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23 May 2025
Over 300 clinical trials are testing #mRNA vaccines for diseases like norovirus and C. difficile where previous vaccines failed. Early data shows promise.
Watch Nobel Laureate and mRNA co-founder Dr. Drew Weissman of @PennMedicine discuss in detail here: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4
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20 May 2025
Spaceflight isn’t just for astronauts anymore. Civilian missions like Inspiration4 prove healthy people can safely fly, boosting research and discoveries.
Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Mathias Basner of @pennmedicine here: youtube.com/watch?v=og6lgglv…
#spacehealthresearch
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12 May 2025
CAR-T and bispecifics are entering earlier lines of #myeloma care—bringing hope for more cures and a shift in stem cell transplant use.
For a detailed discussion, watch Dr. Ravi Vij of @washumedicine & @My_Cancer_Haven with patient advocate Jack Aiello: youtu.be/bqCp1O4A2L8
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6 May 2025
Nanoparticles enable targeted drug delivery in cancer care, reducing side effects. Liposomal doxorubicin for #myeloma is one example.
For a detailed discussion, watch Dr. Ravi Vij of @washumedicine and @My_Cancer_Haven & patient advocate Jack Aiello: youtube.com/watch?v=bqCp1O4A…
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28 Apr 2025
Pregnancy after 45 is possible, but overall health is key. Staying fit, getting regular screenings, and knowing your medical history are crucial.
Listen to @DrCAlexanderFer of @SCRCivf with patient advocate @valeriedlandis: youtube.com/watch?v=sYKPl8QL…
#fertility #ivf #reproduction
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