Podcasts

Our Editor-in-Chief Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto interviewed Dr. Ana Cláudia de Souza, MD, PhD, Dr. Julieta Rosales and Dr. Karen Orjuela, on their paper 'Strategies to Advance Stroke Care in Women: An International Conversation', published on the American Heart Association Journal. Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlhtfvg_THc. Read our Paper of The Month commentary here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-march-4/.

Interview to Prof. Bruce Neal by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto - Paper of The Month February 2025: Paving the Way for Sodium Reduction Through Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes, by Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto, MD, PHD - WSA Editor-in-Chief. This video interview is a commentary on the following: Use of lower-sodium salt substitutes: WHO guideline, ISBN 978-92-4-010559-1 (electronic version), ISBN 978-92-4-010560-7 (print version)

Dr. Nogueira discusses the findings of the trial and their impact on the treatment of vertebrobasilar occlusion. This important conversation sheds light on the latest advancements in stroke care and what they mean for clinical practice. Read the full commentary in our WSA January Paper of The Month.

In this second episode of MINDFUL MEDICINE, hosts Laura Ceci Galanos and Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza delve into the practice and benefits of mindfulness in managing stress and enhancing well-being. Featuring Dr. Marcelo Tromka, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Brazilian Institute for Well-Being and Mindfulness, the discussion unfolds with a guided mindfulness practice aimed at experiencing calmness and presence. Dr. Tromka shares his journey from a stressed medical student to a mindfulness advocate, offering insights on mindfulness's impact on both personal and professional levels.

In this episode, Prof Otavio Pontes interviews Dr. Christine Tunkl, a vascular neurologist from the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Tunkl discusses her pivotal study on Telestroke networks, highlighting global coverage gaps and emergent opportunities. Read the November 2024 Paper of The Month here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-november-4/

In this first episode of MINDFUL MEDICINE, hosts Laura Ceci Galanos and Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza explore burnout in healthcare professionals, with a focus on its causes, symptoms, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified its impact. They share insights from the latest research and discuss how burnout can be identified early. Special guest Dr. Enrica Franchini, neurologist at the Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige in Italy, joins to share her personal experience and strategies for managing burnout in the medical field.