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Sit back, relax and open up your mind as renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim prescribe a unique dose of knowledge and entertainment. From Dogs & Emotions to Mindfulness, Brain Coffee episodes unlock life’s little mysteries about health, wellness, entertainment, technology and how the brain makes sense of it all. Discover how your brain perceives the world.
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Episode #22 – Medicated Sleep and Augmented Intelligence
In this episode, Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, discuss methods of aiding the brain through both sleep medications and neurotech. Listen as they explore the possible risks and benefits of augmented and artificial intelligence.
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Episode #21 – Brain Development Part 2: Cerebellum Stimulation Theories
In this episode, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital dive deeper into the discussion of brain function, with a focus on the cerebellum, with Dr. Azad Bonni, Edison Professor of Neuroscience and Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University.
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Episode #20 – Brain Development Part 1: Sculpting the Messy Blob
As the most complex organ in the body, the brain takes decades to develop. In this episode, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital chat with Dr. Azad Bonni, Edison Professor of Neuroscience and Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University about the process that begins in utero, including deviations which may be responsible for the spectrum of conditions classified as autism.
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Episode 19: BrainWorks - The Theatre of Neuroscience
Eric Leuthardt, MD, sits down to talk about his theatrical production BrainWorks: The Theatre of Neuroscience, with its director, Seth Gordon, and Brad Eastman, a former patient of Dr. Leuthardt’s and the inspiration for the concept of the show. BrainWorks explores the wonders of the human brain by dramatizing real-life neurological cases to reveal the science behind brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, brain tumors and stroke.
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The Latest in Stroke Treatment and Recovery
After a stroke, the clock starts ticking. Hours, even minutes, in delayed medical attention can change a patient’s life. Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, host Dr. Joshua W. Osbun and hear about the evolution of treatment technologies, surgeries, and medications in extending the window of stroke treatment by hours, and in some cases, days.
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Episode 17: Understanding Truth in a Virtual World
Humans are pushed further in personal virtual interactions, navigating online conversations with minds programmed to take cues from facial expressions, tone of voice, and other missing nuances of in-person communication. This struggle to perceive meaning and truth includes our reading of news, which can include “fake news.” Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, discuss the effects of engaging with people and information in a virtual space.