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Interview with Jonathan H. Lass, MD, author of Donor Diabetes and 1-Year Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Success Rate: A Randomized Clinical Trial and of Endothelial Cell Loss 1 Year After Successful DMEK in the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Endothelial Cell Loss 1 Year After Successful DMEK in the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study Donor Diabetes and 1-Year Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Success Rate Impact of the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study

JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery fellows Melina J. Windon, MD, and Peter Dixon, MD, MSc, discuss their experiences learning how to work as members of the editorial team at a leading, widely read, high-impact otolaryngology-head & neck surgery journal. They explore key elements including how the fellowship enhanced their teamwork, writing, critical appraisal, and research skills. Related Content: Editorial Fellowship—Call for Applicants

Interview with David S. Lee, MD, author of Skin Cancer Surveillance Program for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. Hosted by Adewole S. Adamson, MD. Related Content: Skin Cancer Surveillance Program for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Eric J. Kezirian, a leading expert in obstructive sleep apnea from UCLA, shares insights from his 20 years of experience. He explains drug-induced sleep endoscopy and its role in identifying airway obstructions. Listeners learn about the VOTE classification system, how anterior-posterior and lateral epiglottis configurations affect treatment outcomes, and the predictive value of awake exams. Kezirian also discusses the future of personalized interventions based on epiglottis anatomy and the importance of DISE in surgical planning.

Helen Kim, PhD, a UCSF professor and director of the Center for Cerebrovascular Research, dives into the latest findings from the Multicenter Arteriovenous Malformation Research Study (MARS). She discusses the challenges in managing unruptured brain AVMs, revealing a significantly lower annual hemorrhage risk of about 1.4%, far less than previous estimates. Kim identifies high-risk patients based on age and associated aneurysms, and highlights the importance of this research for guiding treatment decisions and improving patient counseling.

Interview with Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, MD, author of Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Pharmacologically Induced Weight Gain

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Sammy Saab, a leading expert in liver disease from UCLA, shares insights on MASLD and MASH in the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population. He reveals the 'perfect storm' of factors affecting this group, from genetics to access to healthcare. Dr. Saab addresses critical gaps in primary care and discusses innovative screening methods. He emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive diet guidance and practical lifestyle interventions, advocating for tailored solutions to improve health outcomes.

Interview with Nicholas G. Murray, PhD, author of Smooth Pursuit Velocity After a Season of Repetitive Head Impacts in American Football Players. Hosted by Neil Bressler, MD. Related Content: Smooth Pursuit Velocity After a Season of Repetitive Head Impacts in American Football Players

Interview with Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, author of Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiome and Subsequent Risk for Pancreatic Cancer. Hosted by Vivek Subbiah, MD. Related Content: Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiome and Subsequent Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

Interview with Tyson S. Barrett, PhD, and George M. Eid, MD, authors of Obesity Treatment With Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. Hosted by Jamie Coleman, MD. Related Content: Obesity Treatment With Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1 Receptor Agonists