David Fajgenbaum (on repurposing medicine) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Chapters & Sections (76)

0:00 Introduction to Guest and Upcoming Conversation chapter 3
0:00 Curing Rare Diseases through Personal Experience
1:56 Georgetown University and College Football
3:09 College Football and Personal Development
5:05 Childhood Influences on Athletic Career Development chapter 2
5:05 Childhood Influences on Athletic Career Development
8:10 Personal Experience with Family Health Crisis
10:19 Impact of Brain Cancer on Family Members chapter 3
10:19 Personal Experience with Brain Cancer Diagnosis
12:10 Inspiration to Become a Doctor After Tragedy
13:25 Medical Education and Career Path Choices
16:18 Dealing with Grief through Creative Expression chapter 3
16:18 Grief Coping Mechanisms and Delayed Emotional Processing
17:59 Medical School Experiences and Personal Health
19:54 Early Warning Signs of a Serious Illness
21:47 Near-Death Experiences and Life Reevaluation chapter 2
21:47 Near-Death Experiences and Life Reevaluation
23:37 Organ Failure and Near-Death Experience
25:57 Chemotherapy Treatment and Hospital Experience chapter 2
25:57 Chemotherapy Treatment and Immune System Suppression
27:29 Living with a Terminal Illness Diagnosis
29:57 Immune System Dysregulation in Castleman's Disease chapter 5
29:57 Immune System Dysregulation in Castleman's Disease
32:43 Challenges in Finding a Cure for Rare Diseases
35:00 Limitations of Current Cancer Treatment Options
36:59 Navigating End-of-Life Care and Disease Research
39:08 Arbitrary Disease Labels and Pharmaceutical Profitability
41:16 Challenges in Experimental Treatment Approaches chapter 3
41:16 Personal Experience with Rare Disease Treatment Challenges
42:57 Experiencing Relapse and Intensive Chemotherapy Treatment
44:55 Initial Reaction to Medical Diagnosis
46:37 Adapting to Long-Term Medication Effectiveness chapter 2
46:37 Managing Autoimmune Disease with mTOR Inhibitors
48:43 Challenges in Medical Research and Data Analysis
50:39 Repurposing Existing Medications for Rare Diseases chapter 4
50:39 Repurposing Existing Medications for Rare Diseases
52:13 Overcoming Initial Treatment Failures in Rare Diseases
53:35 Repurposing Existing Drugs for Rare Diseases
55:09 Unlocking Potential of Existing Treatments with AI
56:42 Cerebral Folate Deficiency in Nonverbal Autistic Children chapter 3
56:42 Folate Deficiency in Nonverbal Autistic Children
58:16 Autism Treatment Success Stories and Communication Breakthroughs
59:39 Advancements in Medical Research and AI Technology
1:01:45 Electronic Medical Records and Data Accessibility chapter 3
1:01:45 Electronic Medical Records and Data Sharing Challenges
1:03:18 Challenges in Repurposing Old Medicines
1:04:28 Rare Cancer Diagnosis and End-of-Life Care
1:05:42 Alternative Cancer Treatment Options Discussed chapter 3
1:05:42 Alternative Cancer Treatment Options Discussed
1:07:23 Balancing Systematic Approach with Patient Requests
1:08:41 Lidocaine's Potential Role in Breast Cancer Treatment
1:09:58 Mechanism of Cancer Cell Migration During Surgery chapter 2
1:09:58 Mechanism of Cancer Cell Migration During Surgery
1:12:53 Raising Awareness and Promoting Medical Research
1:14:08 DIY Home Repair and Safety Concerns chapter 3
1:14:08 DIY Roof Access and Safety Measures
1:15:49 Roof Repair and Home Maintenance Challenges
1:17:00 Near-Miss Incident on Roofing Project
1:18:42 Christmas Lights Display and Secret Turkey Plans chapter 1
1:18:42 Christmas Decorations and Secret Turkey Plans
1:22:32 Business Ideas and Product Development chapter 2
1:22:32 Business Ideas and Holiday Decorations
1:24:22 Product Safety and Skin Irritation Concerns
1:26:37 The Evolution and Perception of Unibrows chapter 2
1:26:37 The Evolution and Perception of Unibrows
1:29:09 Discussion of Fauxhair Micro String Thongs
1:31:12 Hair Color Options and Realism Discussion chapter 3
1:31:12 Hair Color Options and Realism Discussion
1:33:11 The Significance of Aging and Mortality in Life
1:34:59 The Challenge of Seeking External Validation
1:36:33 The Value of Secret Benevolence and Generosity chapter 5
1:36:33 The Dilemma of Secret Benevolence and Reputation
1:38:43 The Power of Secret Generosity and Philanthropy
1:39:58 Self-Worth and External Validation
1:41:35 Glioblastoma Tumor Characteristics and Statistics
1:43:05 Appreciation for Nature's Beauty and Complexity

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