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Vital research is starting to challenge long-standing assumptions about gender identity and biological sex, such as work that indicates the brain is a “mosaic” of traits rather than a “male” and “female” brain. Growing knowledge of the genetic complexities of sexual determination is changing the way the medical community treats intersex individuals, and in this audiobook, The New Science of Sex and Gender, we not only examine the latest studies in biology, medicine, and psychology but also, more importantly, their bearing on healthcare, identity, and access.

Until recently, one idea has dominated research in treating Alzheimer’s disease: the amyloid hypothesis. Those therapies have repeatedly fallen short, and in this audiobook we take a look at where that hypothesis stands today. We examine recent research into the spectrum of disease causes, including inflammation and immune dysfunction; cutting-edge treatments, including deep-brain stimulation and magnetic resonance - guided focused ultrasound; as well as lifestyle interventions that can help protect from disease.

This podcast is part of a larger online curriculum from the American Geriatrics Society developed to educate health professionals on the rapidly evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and treatment. Each episode features a conversation between G. Michael Harper, MD, Editor-in-Chief of the AGS Alzheimer’s Disease Curriculum, and curriculum authors. Be sure to listen as they discuss topics including pathology and diagnosis, the role of neuroimaging, recent advances in amyloid-targeted therapies and monoclonal antibody treatments, discussions strategies to use with patients and ...

Are you a new physician associate (PA) or PA student about to graduate? Ready, Set, Practice: Insights for New PAs is the six-episode podcast for you! Join expert guests as we dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with starting your PA career. From searching for jobs and navigating contracts to building confidence in your first year of practice to stepping into leadership and advocacy, we’ve got you covered with practical insights, expert advice, and actionable tips. Listen at your own pace and walk away with the tools you need to succeed. Tune in and take the next step in ...