Laura Beil

Christopher Duntsch made headlines. But if you zoom out, the bigger question is harder and more important: How did the system let him keep going? In BONUS Episode 2 of AdvoKAYte: Holding Healthcare Accountable , Kay Van Wey sits down with Laura Beil , the investigative journalist and host of Wondery’s Dr. Death , to talk about what most people miss. This story was labeled “true crime,” but Laura explains why it was never really a whodunit. It was a why-was-this-allowed . They get into what Laura learned reporting Dr. Death, what happens when healthcare is treated like a business, and why transparency is still so hard for patients even when they’re trying to do everything “right.” In this BONUS episode, we talk about: Why the healthcare system is the main character in Dr. Death The money, pressure, and incentives that shape decisions behind the scenes Why patients can research a refrigerator more easily than a surgeon What to look for when you’re choosing a doctor (and why instincts matter) Tools like ProPublica’s Surgeon Scorecard and what data can—and can’t—tell you Why people inside hospitals are often afraid to speak up, even when they know something’s wrong What has (and hasn’t) changed since Dr. Death and why that matters now If you’ve followed Dr. Death, or if you’ve ever wondered how stories like this keep happening, you’ll want to hear this conversation. Learn more: https://www.vanweylaw.com/advokayte-podcasts/ New episodes every Wednesday at 9 AM CT #AdvoKAYtePodcast #LauraBeil #DrDeath #Wondery #PatientSafety #HealthcareAccountability #MedicalMalpractice #InvestigativeJournalism #HealthcareReform

When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. Hosted by Laura Beil. Listen to Dr. Death - Bad Magic: http://wondery.fm/MAGIC_CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod Crashing Episode 179 With Laura Beil From Sympathy Pains This show tells the story of Sarah Delashmit, a former nurse who had an almost 20-year history of faking illnesses. She was so skilled at being sick, she was even able to integrate herself into disability communities and cancer non-profits. She was finally caught and stopped after two of her victims confronted her on national television, and her actions caught the attention of federal prosecutors. She garnered sympathy because they thought she was disabled. The truth is - she was. Just not in the way they thought she was.

In this week’s episode, Bob is joined by medical journalist and podcast host, Laura Beil. Laura is the host of the hit podcast, “Dr. Death,” and has launched a new limited series podcast called, “Sympathy Pains,” from iHeartRadio. Laura tells Bob about her career in journalism, making career changes, and how she got into medical journalism. They also discuss the subject of “Sympathy Pains,” the case of Sarah Delashmit, a conwoman who faked illnesses for almost 20 years.

Join Kaylee and Lian as we explore the world of true crime! We start off with the case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a doctor whose malpractice caused life-altering injuries and deaths. It raises the question-- how can you choose someone to be in charge of your medical needs? For our mini true crime series, Lian and Kaylee will each pick a different true crime case and share it. 📚 July Book Club: Twilight and Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer(Note: the link above is NOT an affiliate link) Keep in Touch! 💌: zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: Instagram 💬: Join our Discord! Sources & More: 🎶: Music by InspireTune Productions Dr. Death Podcast (Season 1) by Laura Beil (Wondery) Dr. Death by Matt Goodman (D Magazine) Christopher Duntsch (Wikipedia) "Dr. Death" Memphis Victim Dies Years After Botched Surgery by Jeni Diprizio (Local ABC 24) A Surgeon So Bad It Was Criminal by Laura Beil (ProPublica) How to Report a Doctor or Hospital for Malpractice by Andrew Suszek (AllLaw) General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinions expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast.

We've very much been looking forward to talking with our guest on this episode, Najwa Zebian. She is a Lebanese Canadian poet, activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, HuffPost, and more. Najwa's latest book has been described as a book for anyone who has ever asked "How do I find myself?" or "How do I forgive myself?" or "How do I learn to love myself?". The book is called, WELCOME HOME: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul. ***** --> Hedgren : the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare : If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> The Vaping Fix : listen to the latest podcast by Laura Beil and the team behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch to learn the shocking truth of how the e-cigarette company, Juul, set out to help lifetime smokers quit. But, instead, it managed to hook a new generation of young people. Follow the show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by starting a free trial of Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to talk with our guest on this episode because his advice just might save your life…or the life of someone you love. Our guest is Spencer Coursen, one of the world's top experts in threat management. He is a former Army Ranger who has developed and led security plans for numerous major celebrities, sports stars, and corporate executives. He's the founder of the Coursen Security Group and the author of the new book, 'THE SAFETY TRAP: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World'. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> The Vaping Fix : listen to the latest podcast by Laura Beil and the team behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch to learn the shocking truth of how the e-cigarette company, Juul, set out to help lifetime smokers quit. But, instead, it managed to hook a new generation of young people. Follow the show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by starting a free trial of Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. --> Hedgren : the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare : If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is someone we've wanted to talk with for a long time. He is Doug Conant, who is an internationally respected business leader who's served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products. Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose latest book is called, The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> The Vaping Fix : listen to the latest podcast by Laura Beil and the team behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch to learn the shocking truth of how the e-cigarette company, Juul, set out to help lifetime smokers quit. But, instead, it managed to hook a new generation of young people. Follow the show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by starting a free trial of Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. --> Hedgren : the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare : If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When hit podcast Dr. Death came out in 2018, it shocked listeners by shining a light on the story of Dr Christopher Duntch, and the shocking system failures that allowed him to maim and kill thirty three patients in Texas. Now, in 2020, Journalist and Host Laura Beil is back with a new story about another Doctor. A Doctor who poisoned his patients with drugs they didn’t need, to treat diseases they didn’t have. A Doctor who had over 500 victims before being stopped by the FBI A Doctor who deserves the name given to him by his victims. Dr. Death If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was that doctor. Between his prestigious education, years of experience and pleasant bedside manner, Fata was everything you could want in a doctor. And as one of the most well respected oncologists in Michigan, his patients believed him. They believed him when he told them they needed chemotherapy. And they believed he would save their lives. But he was not who he appeared to be. He was lying. About everything. From Wondery, this is the story of hundreds of patients in Michigan, a doctor, and a poisonous secret. Laura Beil returns with a second season of the award-winning series “Dr Death.” Subscribe to Dr. Death Season 2 on Apple podcasts here : or you can listen early and ad free by joining Wondery plus in the Wondery app. Listen in today at wondery.fm/DrDeathS2_TCEnthusia

From prayers and real promise to being preyed upon, this is the real deal about stem cell therapy and Parkinson’s disease. In this episode we explore stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease. The promise of stem cells is exciting and there's amazing research underway. Later this year, the first U.S. human trials for stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s will begin in New York. This could open up a potential path for new treatments and Dr. Lorenz Studer has spent the last 22 years perfecting the treatment. In 1998, in Studer’s lab, the neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Stem Cell Biology at Memorial Sloane Kettering discovered a successful technique to transform animal cells into dopamine cells. They could transplant them into the brain and measure positive impacts on motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in rat models. Studer remembers it as an eureka moment, and it took from 1998 to 2011 for his team to discover the recipe for the human dopamine cells and they have now grown one billion of them. They are stored in vats filled with liquid nitrogen and have been safety tested hundreds of times. Now, nearly ten years after perfecting the recipe, people with Parkinson’s will put these cells to the test and hopefully taste the sweet success of stem cell replacement therapy. While Studer’s stem cell therapy is at least five years away, there are some companies claiming they can help Parkinson’s and other diseases with existing stem cell treatments. Science and Health journalist Laura Beil highlighted some of these organizations in her six part investigative podcast “Bad Batch” by Wondery. The podcast explores a real life story of what happened when a bad batch of cells were distributed and injected into people in Texas. She empathizes with the victims, as she recalls she would’ve done anything to help her father who had Parkinson’s. Dr. Studer has also heard these stories and recommends you consult with a doctor before seeking any treatments. He cautions some companies looking to make a quick buck actually take fat cells out of the body and re-inject them into your body, while claiming they can cure your disease. The only FDA approved stem cell treatment is for blood diseases. Please comment by leaving us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/WhenLifeGivesYouParkinsons Follow me, Larry Gifford Twitter: @ParkinsonsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/ParkinsonsPod Instagram: @parkinsonspod Follow Co-host and Producer Niki Reitmayer Twitter: @Niki_Reitmayer Thank you to my wife and partner in Parkinson’s Rebecca Gifford. Also, thank you to the following contributors and guests. Laura Biel , host of the Bad Batch podcast from Wondery Brian Fiske , SVP of Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation Lorenz Studer , MD Director of Center for Stem Cell Biology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Our presenting partner is Parkinson Canada http://www.parkinson.ca/ The toll free hotline 1-800-565-3000 Follow them on Twitter @ParkinsonCanada Find the new Parkins

Stem cell science v. hype (start time: 00:57) Clinics offering stem cell therapies and other forms of so-called regenerative medicine are cropping up in many states, including Colorado. Practitioners of stem cells, are touting them as repairing damaged cartilage, tendons and joints, and even treating diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. While the science looks promising, it seriously lags the marketing of stem cell therapies. Last year the FDA, which has yet to regulate the clinics, issued a warning about stem cell therapies. Laura Beil , a science journalist and producer of the podcast Bad Batch , recently wrote a cover article in Science News about the hype and the latest science of stem cells. She talks with host Susan Moran about her reporting. (For more info, check out this new BBC program on stem cell “hope and hype.”) Science for the Rest of Us (start time: 16:38) At a time our own government leaders vilify science and reinvent facts, it seems as important as ever that journalists and the public at large grasp and translate scientific research. A new book, The Craft of Science Writing , offers tips on how to find credible experts (whether on the corona virus or vaccines or climate change), separate truth from spurious assertions, and make sense of scientific studies. The book is aimed at science writers, but it can be a guidepost for anyone who wants to make science more accessible. Alex Witze , a science writer who co-authored the book Island On Fire : The Extraordinary Story of a Forgotten Volcano , is a contributor to the new book. She discusses the art of decoding and appreciating science with hosts Susan Moran and Joel Parker. Hosts : Su

Lesley Curwen reports on the magical aura that has been drawing so many people around the world to pay for “regenerative” therapies which harness the healing power of stem cells. In this programme, she reports on the battle of regulators in the USA and in Australia to stop unproven and risky therapies harming patients. Featuring: Texas lawyer Hartley Hampton; Galen Dinning; stem cell researcher and host of The Niche blog, Professor Paul Knoepfler from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine; Dr Sean Morrison, Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Texas South Western and former president of the global body representing stem cell researchers the ISSCR; Laura Beil, host of the Wondery podcast, Bad Batch; Peter Marks of the Food and Drug Administration, the FDA; Professor Megan Munsie from Stem Cell Australia and chair of the ISSCR Ethics Committee; Dr Sarah Chan from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. (Picture: Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can specialized through mitosis to many other cell types of multicellular organisms. Credit: selvanegra/Getty Images)