CureTalks is an internet radio talk show that brings together experts and patients/advocates/researchers to discuss new developments in Health and Medicine.

New York, NY
Joined June 2013
Years after treatment, dormant “sleeper cells” can awaken & drive recurrence. Dr. @AngieDemichele & Dr. Lewis A. Chodosh of @PennMedicine discuss the CLEVER trial and a promising strategy to eliminate these cells before they wake up here: youtube.com/watch?v=TzuciyYC… #breastcancer
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CRISPR is redefining medicine. TIME100 honoree Dr. Kiran Musunuru @PennMedicine shares how gene editing is transforming treatment, from cholesterol to rare diseases with patient advocate Charlene Son Rigby @GlobalGenes youtube.com/watch?v=-I_5xrdp… #geneediting #raredisease
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Pancreatic cancer care is advancing, bringing new hope beyond treatment. Dr. Kim Reiss @PennMedicine share insights on genetics, reducing recurrence risk, and living forward after therapy with Robert Panacci here: youtube.com/watch?v=WQIR8E8p… #PancreaticCancer #HopeInCancer
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CAR-T therapy is more than a medical breakthrough —it’s a story of human resilience and teamwork.💫 Watch Dr. David Porter & his team at @pennmedicine share how collaboration and care drive discovery. youtube.com/watch?v=qsdDFTzB… #CureTalks #CARTTherapy #Immunotherapy
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“Glowing tumor” tech is changing cancer surgery. An FDA-approved injectable dye makes tumors light up under infrared light, helping surgeons remove cancer more precisely & reduce recurrence. Watch Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine explain here: youtube.com/watch?v=O_Epsgy5…
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What are the earliest signs of FOP — one of the world’s rarest bone diseases? Dr. Mona Al Mukaddam of @PennMedicine explains early clues. Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Frederick S. Kaplan and patient advocate Whitney Weldon: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o #FOP #RareDisease
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What is Rh sensitization in pregnancy and why does it matter? Watch Dr. Courtney Schreiber of @pennmedicine explain how an Rh-negative mother can develop antibodies against an Rh-positive fetus here: youtu.be/s9Fg3pkVStY?t=243 #RhSensitization #PregnancyCare #MaternalHealth
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What exactly is neurotechnology — and how can it help your brain? Watch Dr. Kamran Fallahpour of @BrainResourceNY Center break down how these tools monitor and regulate brain activity here: youtu.be/tEIkUENYGjM?t=135 #Neurotechnology #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
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How does a gene mutation lead to abnormal bone growth in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)? Watch Dr. Frederick Kaplan of @PennMedicine explain how the ACVR1 gene triggers extra-skeletal bone formation here: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o?t=438 #FOP #RareDisease #GeneticDisorders
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🧬 Coming soon on CureTalks! Can tumors glow their way out of the body? Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine talks about using glowing dyes to improve cancer surgery. 🎧 Episode drops July 10, 2025 🔗 Learn more: curetalks.com/can-tumors-glo… #precisionsurgery #cancercare
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What makes high-fat, sugary, and salty foods so addictive — is it all about dopamine? Watch Dr. Casey Halpern of @PennMedicine, explain how these foods rewire the brain here: youtu.be/khdf0l-Ey4I?t=1462 with David Stanley, author and science educator. #BingeEatingDisorder #DBS
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mRNA therapies target complex diseases like autoimmune disorders & cancer, with promising early trials. Challenges persist, but progress is exciting. Watch Dr. Drew Weissman of @pennmedicine with @jessicamalatyrivera: youtube.com/watch?v=SmJykxmU…… #MRNA #medicalinnovation
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Deep Brain Stimulation acts like a pacemaker for the brain, helping treat Parkinson’s and binge eating by sending targeted electrical signals. Watch the full discussion with Dr. Casey Halpern (@PennMedicine) and David Stanley here: youtube.com/watch?v=khdf0l-E… #deepbrainstimulation
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Astronauts need sharp thinking as well as strength. @PennMedicine created Cognition, a 10-test battery for astronauts that measures memory, focus, speed, emotions, and decision-making. Watch Dr. Mathias Basner explain in detail: youtu.be/og6lgglvQRI #spacehealth #cognition
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) isn’t inherited, but genetic risk + triggers like Epstein-Barr virus, low vitamin D & smoking can disrupt the immune system and target the brain. Watch Dr. Amit Bar-Or, Director of the MS Program at @PennMedicine, discuss in full: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4
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Over 300 clinical trials are testing #mRNA vaccines for diseases like norovirus and C. difficile where previous vaccines failed. Early data shows promise. Watch Nobel Laureate and mRNA co-founder Dr. Drew Weissman of @PennMedicine discuss in detail here: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4
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Spaceflight isn’t just for astronauts anymore. Civilian missions like Inspiration4 prove healthy people can safely fly, boosting research and discoveries. Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Mathias Basner of @pennmedicine here: youtube.com/watch?v=og6lgglv… #spacehealthresearch
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CAR-T and bispecifics are entering earlier lines of #myeloma care—bringing hope for more cures and a shift in stem cell transplant use. For a detailed discussion, watch Dr. Ravi Vij of @washumedicine & @My_Cancer_Haven with patient advocate Jack Aiello: youtu.be/bqCp1O4A2L8
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