Monga reflects on global urology practice, prevention challenges, and equity in care delivery. This episode explores how stone management adapts across healthcare systems and what needs to change to improve outcomes worldwide.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Global experience
02:20 – Resource adaptation
05:00 – Public health challenges
07:40 – Equity in urology
10:30 – Future advice

From device development to real-world surgical impact, Manoj Monga discusses how innovation is transforming stone management. This episode covers emerging technologies, procedural advances, and the future of minimally invasive care.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Innovation pipeline
02:40 – Device development
05:30 – Surgical advances
08:10 – Technology trends
10:50 – Improving outcomes

The following podcasts were funded by Edgewise Therapeutics.

Disclaimers: The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Edgewise Therapeutics or EMJ.

The speakers received honoraria for participating in this recording.

Becker muscular dystrophy (Becker) affects more than just motor function. This episode features Elias Bracamonte, an individual living with Becker, and Gloria Bracamonte, his wife and a Becker patient advocate. Through sharing their story, they dive into the quality of life impacts of Becker on patients and their loved ones.

Manoj Monga explores the evolving understanding of kidney stone pathophysiology, from metabolic drivers to recurrence risk. This episode unpacks how clinicians balance acute intervention with long-term prevention strategies.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Monga's background
02:30 – Pathophysiology explained
05:10 – Recurrence risk factors
08:20 – Dietary management
11:00 – Prevention versus surgery

In this rapid-fire episode, Manoj Monga tackles common myths about kidney stones, shares clinical preferences, and highlights key innovations shaping modern endourology. A concise, high-yield overview of the field.

What is the science behind early allergen introduction? In Part 2, Debbie Palmer explains the immunological basis of oral tolerance, addresses persistent myths, and outlines best practices for introducing allergens, especially in high-risk infants.

Timestamps:

00:56 – Allergen introduction

02:03 – Non-breastfeeding approaches

02:54 – Biggest myth

03:49 – Tolerance versus sensitisation

04:48 – High-risk patients

05:25 – Weaning diet

06:49 – Prohibited foods

In this episode, Satish Raj and Gert van Dijk explore the diagnosis, clinical burden, and management of orthostatic hypotension. The discussion examines how low blood pressure affects daily functioning, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and current treatment approaches.

Key Discussion Themes

• Definitions and subtypes of orthostatic hypotension

• Differential diagnosis and the role of tilt-table testing

• Impact on quality of life and daily functioning

• Current treatment landscape and clinical guidelines

• Unmet needs and future research priorities