A Revolutionary Discovery. A Hidden Agenda. A Line Between Healing and Control That Cannot Be Uncrossed.
At Houston Masada Hospital, a breakthrough in neuroscience promises to transform medicine forever. By harnessing light to influence the human brain, doctors believe they can cure obesity, control behavior, and reshape the future of patient care.
But science does not exist in isolation. Ambition, resentment, politics, and power begin to orbit the discovery. As personal motives collide with institutional agendas, the very technology meant to save lives becomes a weapon capable of altering them.
In a world where illumination can change behavior, the most dangerous question is no longer can we?
It is should we?
Dr. Zwelling is a board-certified internist and medical oncologist. He was trained at Duke University, Duke Medical School and Duke Hospital after which he completed his oncology training at the National Cancer Institute. He started his research career at NCI and in 1984 moved to The University.
Ms. Ehrlich has over 30 years’ experience as a health care and human services leader. As founding director of the St. Luke’s Episcopal and Texas Children’s Hospitals and the Texas Heart Institute’s Patient Relations and International Patient Services, Ms. Ehrlich also served on and was elected president.
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This new podcast cuts through the often confusing medical and insurance jargon with insightful & clear discussions on American healthcare. The hosts' engaging style makes complex topics accessible, and the diverse perspectives are a real strength. I was particularly impressed with the recent episode on advocating for your own health. The conversation was both informative and deeply empathetic. Whether you're a professional or a patient, this podcast is a must-subscribe!
This new podcast cuts through the often confusing medical and insurance jargon with insightful & clear discussions on American healthcare. The hosts' engaging style makes complex topics accessible, and the diverse perspectives are a real strength. I was particularly impressed with the recent episode on advocating for your own health. The conversation was both informative and deeply empathetic. Whether you're a professional or a patient, this podcast is a must-subscribe!
This new podcast cuts through the often confusing medical and insurance jargon with insightful & clear discussions on American healthcare. The hosts' engaging style makes complex topics accessible, and the diverse perspectives are a real strength. I was particularly impressed with the recent episode on advocating for your own health. The conversation was both informative and deeply empathetic. Whether you're a professional or a patient, this podcast is a must-subscribe!
I feel at home in Manhattan, Jerusalem, and Durham, North Carolina, but I am most at home in Houston.
To be great, institutions have to inspire greatness, by establishing a culture of being bigger than any one individual.
I am thinking about anger quite a lot lately. Once I figured out that I wasn’t depressed, I concluded that I was angry.
