Health & Veritas

Harlan reviews the latest COVID-19 research, and Howie reflects on the vast ramifications of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. They're joined by Dr. Rebekah Gee, an ob-gyn and the CEO of Nest Health, which aims to deliver care to vulnerable children and their parents at home. She also describes her experience as a pro-choice physician serving as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. Links: Rebekah Gee discusses letters from her late mother on This American Life. About Nest Health "The War On Abortion Could Turn The US Into A Police State" "The dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infectivity with changes in aerosol microenvironment" Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale epidemiologist and MacArthur 'genius' Gregg Gonsalves to discuss his non-traditional route to improving responses to global public health challenges. Links: Eric Topol on COVID reinfections Harlan's Twitter thread on insurance debt "Health Savings Accounts No Longer Promote Consumer Cost-Consciousness" Sherry Glied in Health Affairs The Best Little Boy in the World Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at the Yale School of Management.

Harlan interviews Howie about his unconventional journey from radiology to teaching economics at Yale. They explore the profound impact of mentorship on young professionals and the challenges of gaining credit for mentoring. The conversation also delves into the importance of communicating science to the public via social media and technology, especially in light of current issues like climate change and pollution. Howie shares memorable moments with students and reflects on the future of education post-COVID.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Dr. Seth Trueger of Northwestern University, who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in 2020. They discuss his experience navigating the healthcare system as a patient and what he's learned about the challenges facing people with complex medical issues. Links: 2022 Medicare Trustees Report "A Cancer Trial's Unexpected Result: Remission in Every Patient" "PD-1 Blockade in Mismatch Repair–Deficient, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer" Seth Trueger: "The Best Bad News" "Public Finance Balance of Smoking in the Czech Republic" Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at the Yale School of Management

Harlan explains what the research says about the immunity acquired from a COVID-19 infection, and suggests a framework for thinking about exposure risk. Then Howie and Harlan are joined by Thomas Balcezak, chief clinical officer at the Yale New Haven Health System. They discuss the financial and human capital challenges faced by hospitals in the wake of the pandemic. Links: "Protection and Waning of Natural and Hybrid Immunity to SARS-CoV-2" "Medical Education in the United States and Canada" (The Flexner Report) About Yale New Haven Health "Mass General Brigham says it will reduce spending by $70m annually" "US Mass Shootings, 1982–2022: Data From Mother Jones' Investigation"

Howie and Harlan are joined by Dr. Amy Justice, a Yale clinical epidemiologist. They discuss the influential long-running studies she has conducted using the electronic medical record from the Veterans Administration Healthcare System. Links: Basketball coach Steve Kerr on the shooting in Uvalde, Texas The Veteran Aging Cohort Study "Comparison of Risk and Age at Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction, End-Stage Renal Disease, and Non-AIDS-Defining Cancer in HIV-Infected Versus Uninfected Adults" "Covid-19 Testing, Hospital Admission, and Intensive Care Among 2,026,227 United States Veterans Aged 54–75 Years" "At Yale, Arya Singh overcame her fears — and found a new side of herself" Arya Singh's Class Day address Student Spotlight: Hil Moss Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at the Yale School of Management

Howie and Harlan are joined by Jason Schwartz of the Yale School of Public Health. They discuss what went wrong with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and how Schwartz's background in history and ethics informs his research on vaccine policy. Links: "Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings" "Effects of Experimental Sleep Restriction on Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure, and Visceral Obesity" "Impact of sleep duration on executive function and brain structure" "Mass General Brigham posts $867M quarterly net loss" Howie's Twitter exchange with Elon Musk

Dr. Cecelia Calhoun is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in adolescent and young adult sickle cell disease. In this discussion, she shares her inspiring journey from Detroit to becoming a leader in health equity. Cecelia highlights her commitment to sickle cell care and the critical role of mentorship. She dives into the challenges of transitioning from pediatric to adult care, emphasizing cultural concordance and holistic approaches. Her insights offer a model for improving health outcomes and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Dr. Gail D'Onofrio, Yale's Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine. They discuss the medications available for opioid addiction and the policy changes needed to allow those treatments to save more lives. Links "Sex-Specific Risk Factors Associated With First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults" "Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Nonfatal Opioid Overdose and Association With Mortality: A Cohort Study"

Howie and Harlan talk with Yale's Melinda Irwin about her research investigating how lifestyle factors impact the prevention and treatment of cancer. Links "Intramuscular AZD7442 (Tixagevimab–Cilgavimab) for Prevention of Covid-19" "Neighborhood and Individual Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Survival Among Patients With Nonmetastatic Common Cancers" "Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General"