Dr. Payam Abrishami joins the show to discuss all things dermatological. Dr. Abrishami is a Dermatologist in Agoura Hills, CA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. Today we learn: How bad is the sun for our skin? Do most OTC skin products even work? Is that new mole something we should go get checked out? How do we properly care best for our skin? All these questions and more are answered on this episode of Medicine, We’re Still Practicing. Episode Timestamps: 2:25 What happens to our skins as we age? 3:45 Reversing the affects of damage to the skin 5:05 How important is su ..read more

In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr Suzanne Donovan and her harrowing work on the Ebola outbreak. As Dr. Donovan breaks down her first time fighting overseas against this truly terrible disease, one can't help but draw the similarities and foreshadowing between her work in a nation in desperation, and the COVID pandemic that was just around the corner.  Episode Timestamps: 1:40 How is Ebola spread? Why is the outbreak so bad in West Africa? 4:20 Why were so many doctors dying from Ebola? 6:20 Evacuating doctors back to the US? 7:30 What is the treatment for Ebola in Afric ..read more

In the third installment for our Cedars-Sinai series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Geriatrician Dr. Sonja Rosen, where they discuss the in’s and out’s Geriatric Medicine and at home care for the elderly. The group also discusses the organization (or lack there of) of the countries medical records in regard to polypharmacy, how to handle the difficult conversations that revolve around elderly care, and some tips for both you and your loved ones to live a long and quality life. In this dedicated series, we're showcasing the medical breakthroughs & innovations from o ..read more

In the second installment for our Cedars-Sinai series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by pulmonary and Critical Care Director Dr. Victor Tapson, where they discuss all things pulmonary embolism and hypertension related. Pulmonary hypertension is known as the silent killer because more often than not, you’re only diagnosed after it’s too late. The panel discuses some of the causes for pulmonary embolism, how COVID has played a role in the disease, as well as signs and symptoms for both patients and physicians to look out for when treating the pulmonary embolism and hypertens ..read more

In our first installment for our Cedars Sinai series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Gastroenterologist expert Dr. Stephan Targan, where they discuss the in’s and out’s of IBD and Crohn's Disease. As a disease that is thought to be spread to almost 3 million Americans, Dr. Targan shares some key insight on symptoms and techniques used in the fight against Inflammatory bowel disease. Is Crohn's passed on from family members? Does diet have anything to do with it? Dr. Targan also enlightens us on the efficacy of probiotics and whether gluten plays much of a roll in IBD. In ..read more

On this episode, Bill and Dr. Steve are joined by three members of the Certis Oncology team: CEO Peter Ellman, M.D., Dr. Arun Singh M.D., and Surgeon Fritz Eilber. Certis is an early stage biotech company with a focus on advancing translational oncology through the O-PDX technique. O-PDX standing for “patient derived xenografts” are models of cancer where the tissue or cells from a patient's tumor are implanted into an immunodeficient or humanized mouse. Certis acquires intimate knowledge about the biology, chemistry and evolution of individual cancers to empower patients, inform treatment str ..read more

In our final installment for our Johns Hopkins series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by founder of the field and Johns Hopkins Director of Neuroplastic Facial Reconstruction, Dr. Chad Gordon. In this episode, Dr. Gordon illuminates the groundbreaking developments in Smart Cranial Implants, and shares his passion for the importance of a dedicated Neuroplastic Facial Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Gordon shares how his team is leading the charge in building the next evolution of skull and neurological care via Customized Cranial Implants. You won’t want to miss this enlightenin ..read more

In our seventh installment for our Johns Hopkins series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Emergency Medical Care expert Dr. Matthew Levy, where they discuss the harrowing yet heroic care that the nations frontline EMT’s delivered during the pandemic. You’ll discover how the complexity of top notch EMS care is coordinated, as well as ground-breaking innovations like the Israeli AED drone delivery protocol, and the inner-workings behind how the emergency medical care system is funded. You won’t want to miss this enlightening conversation! In this dedicated series, we're sho ..read more

In the sixth installment of our Johns Hopkins series, host Bill Curtis relives some favorite moments. Hear from Dr. Dale Needham, Dr. Martin Brodsky, and Dr. Megan Hosey on their innovative and groundbreaking techniques in the ICU. We also touch on Dr. Christopher Earley’s revolutionary care and treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome. And finally, we learn from Dr. Ken Pienta about the in’s-and-outs of the silent killer that is prostate cancer, and how best we can treat it pre- and post-diagnosis. In this dedicated series, we're showcasing the medical breakthroughs & innovations from one of th ..read more

In the fifth installment of our Johns Hopkins series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Dr. Megan Hosey to discuss her work in providing frontline psychological care to patients in the ICU. In an extremely unique field, Dr. Megan Hosey is gifted with the powerful skillset of providing warmth and psychological support to ICU patients in very troubled times. There needs to be more Dr. Hosey’s in the world! In this dedicated series, we're showcasing the medical breakthroughs & innovations from one of the world's most preeminent hospitals: Johns Hopkins Medicine. Johns Hopk ..read more