GDMT, or guideline-directed medical therapy, means taking the right medications at the optimal doses to treat cardiovascular problems. There's strong evidence that for many patients, GDMT is equivalent to, or better than, cardiovascular procedu

Episode 5: Will COVID-19 Change What Is Considered Appropriate Use in Cardiology?

Sep 15th, 2021 19m 13s

Every day, cardiologists make decisions about what is the most appropriate test, therapy, or procedure for their patients. But then COVID-19 came along. And the more we learned about how the virus wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system, many

Episode 4: Keeping Up in the New Era of Cancer Care

Apr 16th, 2021 15m 25s

From cytotoxic chemotherapy to targeted therapy: we’ve entered a new era of cancer care. What is life like as a provider in this new era? How can oncologists keep up with the latest science? Dr. Vinay Prasad, Hematologist-Oncologist; Associate

Episode 3: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Palliative Care

Apr 15th, 2021 17m 55s

Palliative care—supportive care—is a glaring need in cancer care, but myths, misconceptions and mixed messages create barriers for broader palliative program implementation. Dr. Vinay Prasad, Hematologist-Oncologist; Associate Professor of Med

Episode 2: Choice Paralysis

Apr 15th, 2021 20m 53s

Choice paralysis. The therapeutic landscape in oncology is vast and everchanging, marked by a dramatic pace of innovation and new approvals. In this complicated specialty, how can payers and providers keep up to make decisions that maximize lif

Episode 1: Getting Precise About the Promise of Precision Medicine

Apr 15th, 2021 21m 16s

There is tremendous excitement around the concept of precision oncology–that is, delivering therapies targeted to an individual patient’s specific type of cancer. But how many patients will truly benefit from these treatments? And do the result

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[Trailer] Leading Causes: A Podcast by New Century Health

Apr 15th, 2021 30s

Welcome to Leading Causes, a podcast by New Century Health. In this series we explore the trends and forces behind the two leading causes of death in the United States: cancer and heart disease. Join us as we interview guest speakers, patient a

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