The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast

Episode 81: DRAPP - the Doctor's App: Discussing the future of telehealth in the MENA with Hady Bsat

In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss the future of telehealth in the MENA region with the founder of DRAPP Hady Bsat, a biomedical engineer by training. We delve into what inspired Hady to develop the app, how it started, and the learning experiences through the process leading to the latest version of the app. We also discuss its expansion from Lebanon to Egypt and now to other countries in the MENA region. We finish the episode with a discussion of the future of telehealth in the MENA and the rest of the world. This is an episode not to be missed.

Also found on Apple, Spotify, Googleplay, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.

On YouTube: https://youtu.be/eChBNWheTTQ

#telehealthcare #telehealthservices #mena #lebanon

Episode 80: Neonatal Intensive Care in Lebanon with Dr. Fawzi Maalouf live fromBeirut

Please listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Fawzi Maalouf. This episode was recorded live from Bar Tartine on Bliss Street, Beirut. Dr. Maalouf is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Neonatology at the American University of Beirut. In this episode, we discuss the recent advancements in neonatal intensive care worldwide and the survival of younger infants. We then discuss neonatal intensive care in Lebanon both in the Beirut area and in the regions. We then delve into the involvement of AUB in projects aiming at improving access to care of infants in the different regions of Lebanon depending on their needs and complexity of care. Currently, outcomes in the regions for preterm infants might not be at the same level as Beirut. If you are interested in equal access to care and quality outcome improvement, this is an episode not to be missed. 

#NICU #Pediatrics #healthcareequality #podcast 

Episode 79: Reflection on the 3 year anniversary of The Lebanese Physicians’ Podcast with MAJ

Please listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with MohammadAli Jardaly discussing the three year anniversary of the podcast. We reflect on the year 2023 discussing the major themes, which have included artificial intelligence and mental health and their intersection in some episodes.

We reflect on some of the most listened to episodes which include the episode on the disaster preparedness and the Beirut blast with Drs. Haytham Kaafarani and Jamal Hoballah, the episode on the medical tents during the revolution with Alain Sabri and Zakia Dimassi, the in-person episode at Paul, Gemmayzeh with Cynthia Abi Khalil and Antoine Saab, and the in-person episode in DC with Ziad Khatib, Hala Najm, and Rasha Abi Hana. We also discuss potential guests we have been trying to have on the podcast including Joelle Abi Rached, Jeanine Akiki, and multiple others.

It has been a great 3 year run so far and it could not have happened without all our guests. A shout out to everyone who joined the podcast and to the people who will join in the coming years. Please feel free to submit any topics or potential guests you want on the podcast.

 

Also available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio and YouTube

#podcast #anniversary #lebanon #healthcare

Episode 78: Are hospitals in Lebanon prepared for mass casualty events with Dr. Mariana Helou

Please listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing disaster preparedness in hospitals in Lebanon. In this episode, I interview Dr. Mariana Helou, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at the LAU-MC Rizk Hospital in Achrafieh. Dr. Helou is very active in Disaster Medicine and Mass Casualty event preparedness training in Europe. We discuss the August 4th explosion and disaster preparedness at that time, and then discuss current hospital preparedness in Lebanon for a potential mass casualty event given the political events in the region. We discuss emergency preparedness specifically at LAUMC-RH, but also discuss the national emergency preparedness plan and the importance of closed loop communication among the various hospitals in case of a mass casualty event. If you want to learn more about disaster and emergency preparedness, this is the episode to listen to.

Also available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

Website: www.thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com

#emergencypreparedness #disastermedicine #masscasualtyevent

Episode 77: Analyzing Rising Healthcare Costs in the US: the Role of Palliative Care and Advocacy

Please listen to and watch this latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Lama El Zein MD, MHA. Dr. El Zein just started a position as Vice President, Quality and Implementation Science at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey.

In this episode, we discuss the rising healthcare costs in the United States. We analyze the sectors of healthcare that lead to this high cost, and we discuss the role of palliative care and advocacy in improving the quality of care for patients in a more efficient less wasteful, and less costly manner.

If you are interested in the economy of healthcare, this is the episode to tune in to.

Also available on Spotify, Anghami, iHeartRadio, and Apple podcasts.

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/8pBkVREL_Nw

#healthcaremanagement #healthcareeconomics #costofhealth #Qualityofcare #palliativecare

Episode 76: Work-life balance and the science of well-being with Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame

Please watch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the science of well-being and work-life balance with Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame. If you are struggling with work-life balance issues, stress, and anxiety, this is the episode to listen to. Dr. Malhame is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at The Lebanese American University. Her research focuses on positive psychology and factors that promote it which include sleep, mindfulness, exercise, among others. She has received a major NIH grant with her team to implement practices promoting emotional intelligence, stress management and growth mindset with vulnerable adolescents in public schools in Lebanon.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, factors that promote work-life balance, positive attitude and outlook, and positive thinking. We also discuss Dr. Malhame's multiple research projects on the topic and on stress management. The episode is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and

Anghami. #worklifebalance #happiness #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement

Episode 75: Mind-Easy: Offering Adaptive Mental Health Services at schools and in the workplace

Please watch and listen to Episode 75 of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with the founders of the platform Mind-Easy, Alexandra Assouad, CEO, Dalia Ahmed, Chief Clinical Officer, and Akanksha Shelat, Chief Technology Officer. In this episode, we discuss the start-up company Mind-Easy that was developed by the 3 co-founders who came from different cultural backgrounds to North America and found it hard to find culturally sensitive mental health services as they were adapting to their new homes. With their backgrounds in finance, clinical psychology, and computer science, they developed Mind-Easy. This platform currently offers culturally sensitive, adaptive, and preventative mental health services to multiple companies, schools, and colleges. Employees can log in, and depending on their mood, they are offered different ways to cope with their emotions and overcome hardship in multiple different languages. Using AI, these offerings adapt to the employees' moods and feelings during that particular week. The goal is to prevent the development of mental health disorders.

You can listen to this episode on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeart Radio and watch it on YouTube.

#artificialintelligence #clinicalinformatics #mentalhealthawareness #workplacewellness #productivity

Episode 74: Skin cancer screening, sunscreen, and skin lightening products with Dr Rina Allawh

Our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast moderated by MohammadAli Jaradi in a discussion with Dr. Rina Allawh. Dr. Allawh is a medical school graduate from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She runs her own podcast "Skin The Surface" which is available on Apple, Spotify, and multiple other platforms. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of skin cancer screening in people of all skin types and colors. We discuss sunscreen products and sunscreen application. We also discuss skin lightening products and their appropriate and safe application. 

A podcast not to be missed. If you are interested in learning more about other skin diseases and skin care, do not miss "Skin The Surface", Dr. Allawh's podcast. 

#skincancer #skincare #sunscreen

This podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami

Episode 73: Paving the path foward for people with visual impairment: The inspiring story of Yara Kobrossy

Listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing life with visual impairment in Lebanon with Yara Kobrossy who was diagnosed with retinitis pigementosa, a degenerative eye disease that leads to progressive loss of vision, at 8 years of age. Instead of letting this be a detriment, Yara completed her studies in education at the University of Balamand in Lebanon and has been involved in multiple NGOs helping improve the lives of people with disabilities in Lebanon through advocacy, enhancing access to education, promoting inclusivity at school and in the workplace, and raising awareness about the condition. Her most recent work is in ShareQ, an NGO that is promoting inclusivity for people with disabilities in schools and in the workplace.

Yara currently works 2 full time jobs, a full time mother, and a full time activist. 

Please listen to this podcast and to Yara's inspiring story about how she overcame her diagnosis and visual impairment to not only complete her studies, but dedicate her life's work to improving the lives of others who are following her path. 

#visualimpairment #disbility #universalacess #lebanon

This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

Episode 72: Improving Access to Primary Healthcare in Lebanon: The role of the EU and AFD

Our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the role of the European Commission and the French Development Agency (AFD) as donors in promoting the development of a strong primary healthcare system in the country. This episode, which was co-hosted by Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly and Dr. Vlad Chaddad (Regional Health Advisor for the International Rescue Committee in the MENA region), our guests were Madhuri Severgnini (Health Program Manager for the European Commission in Lebanon), and Rouba El-Khatib (Health Program Manager at the Agence Francaise de Developpement). 

In this episode, we discussed how the role of the EU delegation and the AFD has transformed from primarily development related to ensuring citizens of Lebanon and Syrian refugees have equitable access to quality primary healthcare through supporting NGOs on the ground offering these services. We discuss how they are trying to align their goals with those of the Ministry of Public Health and their vision in making these primary health organizations self-sufficient in the future. We also discuss how their donor programs had initially started to support the Syrian refugees in Lebanon, but recently have transformed to supporting an increasing number of Lebanese citizens who are in dire need for these services. 

#lebanon #economiccrisis #primaryhealthcare #donors

This episode is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio