Dr. Kosali Simon, Professor of Economics and Policy at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, discusses the complex relationship between economics and healthcare policy. Learn how data-driven decisions, causal inference methods, and ethical considerations are shaping the future of public health. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZEcAbQ This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond ..read more

Dr. Mary Ann McDowell, Professor of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean of Professional Development at the University of Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the fascinating, and at times terrifying, world of parasites--including diseases such as leishmaniasis and malaria. She underscores the importance of research and funding for combating these diseases, while also highlighting the potential global economic benefits of controlling them. Transcript: bit.ly/3Oz4jC6 This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advanc ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks again with Dr. Sylk Sotto, a leading advocate for diversity and ethics in research, about the importance of equity in academic medicine. They discuss the history of mistrust around medical research—especially among minority communities—and what scientists and institutions can do to change it. Sotto is an associate professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine; director of All IN for Health and co-director of workforce development at the Indiana CTSI; and health equity lead in the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach a ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks with Dr. Emily Sims, associate professor of pediatrics at IU School of Medicine, and Dr. Linda DiMeglio, professor of pediatrics at IU School of Medicine and chief of pediatric endocrinology at Riley Hospital for Children. They discuss type 1 diabetes and recent research discoveries that have helped improve treatment of the chronic autoimmune disease, including the first FDA-approved drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes. Transcript: https://bit.ly/422rpVa This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks with Hugh Lee, associate professor of biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Implantable Devices at Purdue University. They discuss how research translates into new implantable medical devices, including a device Lee is working on that can sense when the wearer is experiencing an opioid overdose and deliver a dose of life-saving Naloxone, as well as how engineers can collaborate with clinicians to drive further innovation in the field. Transcript: bit.ly/3H3Qkjl This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University ..read more

Today on the Healthcare Triage Podcast, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks to Dr. Nitesh Chawla of the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Chawla's work focuses on artificial intelligence and data science, and how those areas of study can advance the common good and help ensure a healthier, more equitable future for more people. This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translati ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks with Dr. Cynthia Brown, medical director of Indiana University’s Clinical Research Center, about the importance of clinical trials and how they work. Dr. Brown shares a behind-the-scenes look at some of the clinical research she has led, including a COVID-19 vaccine trial, as well as how clinical trials have transformed health care and quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis.   Script link: https://bit.ly/3HsseOA   This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advan ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Malaz Boustani talks with Dr. Aaron Carroll about his work as a geriatrician and neuroscientist, including ways doctors in Indiana are using innovative techniques to treat patients with dementia, as well as support their family and caregivers. They also talk about the stigma surrounding mental health and ongoing research developments in the field. Transcript available here. This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excelle ..read more

In the latest episode of the Healthcare Triage Podcast, Dr. Heidi Beidinger-Burnett talks with Dr. Aaron Carroll about how different groups of people creating community partnerships can work together to improve public health. She shares how a multidisciplinary team in South Bend has been developed to try to prevent lead poisoning, an effort they are scaling up to use across Indiana, as well as other opportunities to collaborate on community health efforts. This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Krista Hoffmann-Longtin and Dr. Tiffany Doherty talk with Dr. Aaron Carroll about the importance of science communication. They discuss some major challenges to effective communication, as well as ways to try to bridge the communication gap and promote better understanding between scientists and the public. This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinic ..read more