Beyond the Endpoint

Double-board-certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist Zach Rubin joins Manesh Patel for an evidence-based discussion on allergy science. The conversation dives into the differences between allergies and sensitivities, recent shifts in food allergy prevention, environmental and metal allergies, and FDA-approved treatments, including Xolair and needle-free EpiPens.

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Guests Michael Pencina and Suresh Balu join the Beyond the Endpoint hosts to explore the impact of AI in healthcare. They discuss the role of AI-powered tools in research, clinical care, and operations, while examining evidence standards, transparency challenges, and the potential evolution of the physician-patient relationship.

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Kick off 2026 with hosts Manesh Patel and Emily O'Brien as they evaluate last year's most discussed health stories and wellness trends, cannabis reclassification, and a shingles vaccine-dementia study.

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Hosts Manesh Patel and Emily O'Brien share their amusing and inspiring personal and professional trajectories, exploring how mentors shaped their paths in clinical research, why asking unconventional questions matters, and how success rarely follows a straight line.

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Hosts Emily O’Brien and Manesh Patel sit down with Dr. Ajay Kohli and Dr. Julius Wilder for a dual-perspective conversation on colorectal cancer, where they discuss personal experiences, the importance of early detection, screening disparities, and how equitable access to care saves lives.

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