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Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast

Dr RR Baliga, MD, MBA

"Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast with Dr. RR Baliga The "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast, hosted by Dr. Ragavendra R. Baliga, is a knowledge-driven platform designed for physicians and healthcare providers seeking to stay at the forefront of medical science and innovation. With a distinguished career in cardiovascular medicine and academic leadership, Dr. Baliga engages with leading experts to explore cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and transformative insights in medicine and beyond. Each

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01:51

🔬 HFpEF 2026: The New ACC Consensus

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/26

🫀 HFpEF has entered a new era. The 2026 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway highlights a practical approach to diagnosing HFpEF, distinguishing mimics, applying diagnostic scoring systems, and implementing evidence-based therapies including SGLT2 inhibitors while aggressively managing comorbidities. The accompanying infographic distills the guideline into high-yield clinical pearls for busy clinicians. This serves as a quick reference at the point of care. 📚❤️ #Cardiology #HeartFailure #HFpEF

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01:41

🫀 Gene Therapy, Hidden Hazard, Cardiac Caution: A...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/25

🧬🫀 Can successful gene therapy still leave the heart vulnerable? A fascinating NEJM correspondence describes a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who developed early and delayed cardiotoxicity after microdystrophin gene therapy. Despite higher cardiac vector copy numbers, myocardial microdystrophin expression remained low and heterogeneous, raising important questions about efficacy, safety, and long-term surveillance. An important reminder that motor improvement may not mirror cardiac

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02:20

🧬 Turning Back Inflammaging: Thymulin's Immunotherapy...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/24

🧬 Can a thymus-derived peptide help overcome age-related resistance to cancer immunotherapy? A fascinating new study identifies thymulin as a key regulator of age-associated inflammation. In preclinical models, thymulin reduced pro-inflammatory myeloid activity, inhibited NF-κB signaling, enhanced T-cell immunity, and restored responsiveness to anti-PD-L1 therapy in aged hosts. While clinical translation remains to be established, the work highlights the intriguing thymus–myeloid axis as a

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02:20

❤️ Coffee & Cardiology: What Every Heart Needs to Know ☕

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/23

☕❤️ Does coffee help—or harm—the heart? The latest American Heart Association Scientific Statement reviews the evidence behind caffeine and cardiovascular disease. The take-home message is reassuring: moderate coffee consumption (≈3–5 cups/day or ≤400 mg caffeine/day) is generally safe for most adults and is associated with lower risks of coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The caution? High-dose energy drinks are a different story

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01:52

⚠️ Microplastics in Your Coronaries? The Evidence Grows

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/22

🫀 Could tiny plastic particles become the next major cardiovascular risk factor? A fascinating new European Heart Journal study found that micro- and nanoplastics were detected most frequently in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, alongside higher inflammatory markers, smoking exposure, and PM2.5 pollution. While causality remains unproven, the accompanying editorial positions plastics as an emerging component of the cardiovascular exposome. 🌍 This research

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02:16

Great Doctors Series: Zhang Zhongjing—China's Medical...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/21

🌿 Great Doctors Series | Zhang Zhongjing (c. 150–219 CE) Long before antibiotics and modern epidemiology, Zhang Zhongjing transformed medicine through careful observation, precise diagnosis, and individualized treatment. His Shanghan Zabing Lun became one of the most influential medical texts in history and laid the foundation for the Cold Damage School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. His emphasis on treating the patient—not just the disease—continues to inspire physicians nearly 1,800 years

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02:34

🩺 Can dual antithrombotic therapy after PCI be safely...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/20

🩺 Can dual antithrombotic therapy after PCI be safely shortened to just 1 month in patients with atrial fibrillation? The OPTIMA-AF trial suggests that an earlier transition to DOAC monotherapy significantly reduces clinically relevant bleeding while maintaining similar protection against death and thromboembolic events. Although the findings require confirmation in broader populations, this study could influence how we individualize antithrombotic therapy after PCI. 🎙️ In this episode of Dr RR

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01:56

💊 Twelve More Months of DAPT, Fewer Heart Attacks, No...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/19

🫀 Should dual antiplatelet therapy continue beyond 12 months? The DAPT-MVD trial (NEJM 2026) suggests that carefully selected patients with multivessel coronary artery disease who remain event-free after one year of therapy may benefit from another 12 months of clopidogrel plus aspirin. The result? Fewer cardiovascular events—driven largely by fewer myocardial infarctions—without more clinically relevant bleeding in this low-bleeding-risk cohort. ⚖️ A timely reminder that the future of DAPT lies in

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01:44

🛡️ Fountain of Youth, Immune Truth: EP2 Flips the...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/18

🧬 What if aging is driven not only by accumulated damage, but by the failure of our immune system to take out the cellular "trash"? This fascinating Science study identifies impaired clearance of senescent neutrophils by tissue-resident macrophages as a reversible driver of multiorgan aging. Blocking the EP2 receptor restored immune housekeeping and improved cognition, frailty, muscle, cardiac, and liver function in aged mice. An elegant mechanistic study that opens exciting possibilities for

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01:41

🍏 Whole Fruit Wins: Rethinking Fructose and Blood...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/17

🥤 Does fructose really raise blood pressure—or is it the food source that matters? A fascinating 25-year prospective study published in Circulation followed >25,000 participants from childhood into adulthood and found that total fructose intake was not the culprit. Instead, sugar-sweetened beverages and high fruit juice intake increased hypertension risk, while whole fruit did not. Replacing sugary drinks with whole fruit, water, or milk substantially lowered risk. 🍎💧 The takeaway? Think food

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01:59

🧠 Blood p-Tau217: 🩸 A Blood Test That Sees Dementia...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/16

🧠 Can a simple blood test predict who will develop cognitive impairment years before symptoms appear? A landmark multicohort JAMA study shows that elevated plasma p-Tau217 strongly predicts progression to cognitive impairment and faster cognitive decline in cognitively normal older adults. The greatest value today is in improving risk stratification and enriching prevention trials—not routine screening of asymptomatic individuals. A major step toward precision prevention of Alzheimer's disease

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02:37

Thymus Matters: Cancer, Cardiovascular Risk, Survival ❤️

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/15

🧬 Could the thymus be an overlooked marker—and perhaps future target—of biological ageing? This Nature feature highlights evidence linking smaller or absent thymic tissue with higher risks of death, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and poorer outcomes after cancer immunotherapy. 🔬 Regeneration strategies are advancing, but the evidence remains largely correlational. 💡 Clinical pearl: thymic involution may reflect declining immune reserve, yet no rejuvenation therapy is ready for routine care.

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06:43

Galen 🩺📜: The Doctor Who Ruled Medicine for 1,300...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/14

⚕️ Galen of Pergamum (129–c. 199 CE) was not just a physician—he was a medical empire in one mind. A surgeon, anatomist, philosopher, and prolific writer, Galen shaped medicine for more than 1,300 years. From treating gladiators in Pergamum to serving Roman emperors, he fused observation, experiment, and argument into a system that dominated anatomy, physiology, pathology, and therapeutics for centuries. 🏛️📚 Some of his ideas were later corrected, but his influence was immense: he preserved,

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02:20

Treat BP and Cholesterol Early in Obesity: Protect...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/13

🫀 Treat BP and Cholesterol Early in Obesity: Protect the Future 🎯? A Lancet analysis of 978,425 adults across seven countries found that blood pressure and non-HDL cholesterol gaps between obesity and normal body mass index have narrowed, especially in older adults—likely reflecting greater use of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering therapy. Yet young adults with obesity remain undertreated and at higher risk. 💡 The lesson: treatment works, but risk has not disappeared. Prevention must begin

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03:16

No Magic Shield 🛡️: What Dementia Prevention Really...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/12

🧠 Can dementia be avoided? A thoughtful Nature feature reminds us: lifestyle matters, but it is not a magic shield. Physical activity, social engagement, vascular risk control, hearing and vision care, and healthier environments may reduce risk — yet trials show modest cognitive benefits and no guaranteed prevention. The key message for clinicians: advise brain-healthy habits honestly, without blame. Prevention is personal, vascular, sensory, and societal. 🌍✨ #Dementia #Alzheimers #BrainHealth

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02:38

The ICU Feeding Paradox: When More Is Not Better ⚖️🥗

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/11

🥄 In ICU nutrition, more is not always better. This NEJM review highlights a phase-specific approach: begin enteral nutrition early when feasible, use restrictive energy delivery during acute catabolism, avoid routine high-dose protein—especially in acute kidney injury—and advance feeding gradually as physiology recovers. 🧬💪 Prevention of refeeding syndrome, glucose control, and careful bedside monitoring remain essential. Precision nutrition may be the next frontier in critical care. 🎯

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02:24

The Future of Aging Is Organ-Specific 🧠

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/10

🧬 We may all share a birthday, but our organs do not age at the same pace. This insightful Nature Medicine review examines epigenetic, proteomic, cellular, imaging, and artificial intelligence–based aging clocks—and their potential to predict disease, guide prevention, and assess whether aging can be modified.

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02:36

Inflammaging Decoded: Measuring the Aging Immune...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/09

🧬 New Nature Medicine review reframes immune aging as a clinical-trial target, not just a biologic curiosity. The authors propose five criteria for immune-aging biomarkers: immune relevance, temporal association, internal validity, predictive value, and responsiveness. Key message: move beyond single markers like CRP or IL-6 toward multidimensional, dynamic, standardized measures such as iAge, IMM-AGE, and functional immune-response assays. The future endpoint may be immune resilience. 🛡️

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03:00

Fibrosis, Abstinence, Transplant 🩺: The New Clinical...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/08

🍷 Alcohol-related liver disease is no longer a "late-stage liver clinic" problem—it is a primary care, cardiometabolic, addiction medicine, and transplant challenge. This JAMA Review highlights rising mortality, underdiagnosis, modern tools such as AUDIT, PEth, FIB-4, VCTE, and ELF testing, and the central therapeutic truth: sustained abstinence changes prognosis. Early fibrosis detection may also motivate behavior change. A must-read for clinicians caring for patients where alcohol, obesity,

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04:51

Soranus of Ephesus: The Physician Who Elevated...

Dr RR Baliga"s "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast ·

2026/07/07

⚕️ Soranus of Ephesus (c. 98–138 CE) stands among the most important physicians of the ancient world—especially for women's health. A leading representative of the Methodic school, he practiced in Alexandria and Rome, wrote with unusual clarity, and left a lasting mark through his great treatise on gynecology and midwifery. His work addressed pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, bandaging, fractures, and acute and chronic disease with a practical, disciplined voice. 👶📚 What makes Soranus

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