The Gustavo Franco Podcast
A curious student's journey exploring the intersections of medicine, business, and public health.
Episodes
21 episodes
#20 - Dr. Sarah Palmer: HIV persistence and advances in treatment research
Dr. Sarah Palmer is a virologist specializing in HIV research and pathogenesis. As Co-Director of the Centre for Virus Research at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research and Professor at The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sarah l...
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Episode 20
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1:02:39
#19 - Dr. Tony Cunningham: Herpes, HIV, Covid, and Vaccines
Dr. Tony Cunningham is an infectious diseases physician, clinical virologist, and scientist renowned for his groundbreaking...
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Episode 19
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1:09:13
#18 - Healthcare News: May 2024 (Presidential Debate, New HIV Drug, Adderall Telehealth Fraud, Pharmacy Benefit Managers)
Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News. In this episode, we explore the key developments of June 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on the healthcare claims made during the presidential debate, a new HIV drug, a case of ...
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37:46
#17 - Dr. Maria Fiatarone Singh: Exercise Across the Lifespan
Dr. Maria Fiatarone Singh is a geriatrician specializing in exercise science to treat her patients. As a physician, researcher, and professor, Maria has led clinical trials in th...
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Episode 17
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1:22:58
#16 - Healthcare News: May 2024 (Baltimore Overdose Crisis, Prison Healthcare, Bird Flu, UHG Cybersecurity)
Check out this month’s newsletter for the show notes of this episode!Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News. In this episode, we explore the key developments of May 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on the Baltim...
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Episode 16
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34:11
#15 - Dr. Sharon Lewin: HIV/AIDS Overview, Finding a Cure, and Improving Treatment
Dr. Sharon Lewin is the President of the International AIDS Society and the Director of the Peter Doherty ...
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Episode 15
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42:35
#14 - Healthcare News: April 2024 (Melanoma Vaccine, Bird Flu, MultiPlan, Arizona Abortion Ban)
Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News! In this episode, we explore the key developments of April 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on a new vaccine for skin cancer, the bird flu, MultiPlan (a secret health insurance mi...
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Episode 14
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45:16
#13 - Understanding Mental Health Care in America
Explore the mental health crisis in America. Understand the impact of social determinants like income, race, career, and gender on mental health, and learn how different communities are affected. We delve into treatment accessibility, costs, an...
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Episode 13
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1:28:56
#12 - Healthcare News: March 2024 (Pig Kidney, World Happiness Report, Abortion Pill Case, Intermittent Fasting)
Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News! In this episode, we explore the key developments of March 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on the Pig Kidney Transplant, World Happiness Report, Abortion Pill Case, and a Flawed ...
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Episode 12
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33:26
#11 - Guilherme Azevedo: Transforming Health Insurance and Primary Care with 'Alice'
Gui Azevedo is the co-founder of Alice, a revolutionary payvider healthcare system in Brazil. As both a payer and p...
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Episode 11
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1:26:24
#10 - Healthcare News: February 2024 (IVF, Abortion, Flawed Research)
Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News! In this episode, we explore the key developments of February 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on the Alabama court ruling about in-vitro fertilization, abortion, and flawed resea...
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Episode 10
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46:27
#9 - Healthcare News: January 2024
Stay up-to-date with all Healthcare News! In this episode, we delve into the significant headlines of January 2024, covering everything from mergers and acquisitions to the evolving landscape of abortion rights. For your convenience, we've incl...
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Episode 9
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58:31
#8 - Beauty Without Borders: Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Tourism
Explore the dynamic world of cosmetic surgery and medical tourism. Understand their profound impact on personal identity, societal norms, and global healthcare economies. We examine trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery, analyzing how the pand...
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Episode 8
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50:43
#7 - Dr. Swaid Swaid: Private Medicine and Revolutionizing Healthcare
Dr. Swaid Swaid is a world-renowned neurosurgeon whose journey from Eilaboun, Galilee, to the pinnacle of neurosurgery in the United States embodies dedication, compassion, and groundbreaking medi...
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Episode 7
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1:46:58
Welcome to The Gustavo Franco Podcast
Welcome to your favorite healthcare podcast! We explore the multifaceted healthcare system in the United States, compare it to other countries, and discuss new solutions to healthcare issues.
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3:52
#6 - Ozempic and Beyond: Changing Tides in Health, Society, and Industry
Join us on "The Gustavo Franco Podcast" for a riveting exploration of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, which are reshaping more than just diabetes and obesity treatment. This episode ventures beyond healthcare, revealing the profound impact of th...
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Episode 6
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1:10:19
#5 - Dr. Christopher King: Addressing Systemic Racism in Healthcare
Dr. Christopher King is the inaugural Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Health and an associate professor whose work focuses on healthca...
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Episode 5
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1:32:17
#4 - Beyond Medicine: How Social Determinants Shape Our Health
Explore how social factors like education, income, race, and neighborhoods impact our health. We discuss groundbreaking studies on the hidden forces shaping our well-being. Whether it's the challenge of food deserts or the promise of tech...
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Episode 4
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1:30:49
#3 - Healthy Nation or Wealthy Nation: Healthcare Spending in America
From shocking statistics revealing a 159-fold increase in national health expenditure over the past six decades to the startling disparities in health outcomes, we delve deep into the numbers, dissecting the enigmatic relationship between dolla...
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Episode 3
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49:16
#2 - Health Literacy: A Journey to Informed Decision-Making
Understand the world of Health Literacy -- where health information becomes a superpower. In this episode, we unravel the layers of health literacy in the US. With 9 in 10 Americans struggling with health literacy, we explore how this impacts h...
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Episode 2
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1:01:25
#1 - Medicaid: From Origins to Impact
We delve into the world of Medicaid, exploring its origins, impact, and challenges. From its inception as a safety net for low-income individuals and families to its evolution under the Affordable Care Act, we uncover the milestones and misconc...
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Episode 1
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53:43