On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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◇ Wes from Indianapolis asks about player rewards, Alverant talks about when communities don’t mix well, From the Archive 2020: Corbin Twa asks if players should be allowed to choose failure on rolls | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Chris ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 2:51 – We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on …
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◇ Niklas from Stockholm shares thoughts on 4 different playstyles, Carlos from Detroit asks about ttrpgs and APs as folk art, From the Archive 2017: Drayle88 claims that D&D can be a two-player game | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Joey, Clara & Dave ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:41 – We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streamin…
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◇ Steven in Nashville is disappointed with D&D Beyond’s offerings, Eric from Alabama wants advice for a new teenage GM, From the Archive 2017: Dave from NY shares a confession | Hosts: Kimi & Artem ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:53 – We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be …
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◇ Tanner talks 40K and pipedreams, Doogler asks about recycling prep, From the Archive 2018: Issac shares a GMing success story | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Felix Issacs ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 2:40 – The end of season 34 is coming up! We will take a two week break after episode 25 and then be back with season 35! Game Daze will be happeni…
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◇ Eric in Canada is getting back in the TTRPG hobby, Mike from New York shares a success story, From the Archive 2017: Juho from Finland wants to talk about resolution mechanics | Hosts: Kimi, CADave & Artem ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:40 – The end of season 34 is coming up! Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025! 3:08 – Indie D…
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◇ We talk with Felix Issacs, creator of the WildSea and Pico, Carlos from Detroit asks about our favorite ways to source info from players, From the Archive 2018: Sam from Lakewood wants ideas about how to use visual aids during game sessions | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Felix Issacs ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:39 – The end of season 34 is c…
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◇ Susan in Oakland asks how to get her play groups to learn the rules, Mike from Ithica, NY responds with some advice, From the Archive 2020: Kosta from Adelaide shares a horror story full of red flags | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Artem & Riley ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 2:55 – Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025! 3:37 – Indie Design…
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◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about moving OSR games to narrative systems, Peter asks what PBTA system is the best starting point for a group, From the Archive 2020: Andrew asks about how to handle pandemics in his campaign | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Vyrrk ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:17 – Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025! 1:27 – …
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◇ Wil from Oregon asks about 2-player RPGS, Charger347 wants to talk about dice, Sam from Lakewood claims that space combat isn’t always boring.| Hosts: Kimi, Joey, Vixie ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:41 – Announcements: Our new DIE actual play is in full swing at 10am Pacific time on Fridays! We have another AP about tiny mice starting u…
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◇ Steffi in Scotland asks about epic campaign endings with freeform play, Sean from New Jersey asks how to trap players without railroading them, From the Archive 2018: Chris asks if RIFTS will keep his 9yo kid interested | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Eli, & Chris Sellers ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:55 – Announcements: Our new DIE actual play i…
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◇ Wes in Indianapolis asks about forming gaming groups with strangers, OdysseusTries shares a GM Horror story, From the Archive 2020: Steve in SoCal asks about Red Herrings | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |2:44 - Game Daze was yesterday! It was a quiet one, but the games were great and everyone had fun. The next one will be…
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◇ Jeff asks about publishing his ideas, Vyrrk from DC asks if APs are performances, From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota and a story of plate tectonics | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Noir ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |02:39 - Announcements: Game Daze is happening November 2nd! Visit the Happy Jacks discord to sign up to run or play games!03:51 -…
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◇ Wes from Indianapolis asks how GMs can facilitate creative character goals?, Eric from New Jersey shares why session 0 is important, & From the Archive 2018: Gord from Canada shares a D&D Story | Hosts: CADave, Vyrrk, & Emily ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |03:23 - Announcements: Game Daze is happening November 2nd! Visit the Happy Jacks disc…
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◇ Kerem from Turkey asks about language-independent games, Always Nevers asks about players short-circuiting an adventure, & From the Archive 2020: Juho from Finland wants to know if D&D really has to require so many rolls | Hosts: Pooja, Riley, & Sam ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:00 - Announcements: We have some Spooky one-shots coming up!…
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◇ Carlos from Detroit defends game prep, Eric from New Jersey asks how to compliment their GM, From the Archive 2018: David from Tampa shares a funny GMing Story | Hosts: Kimi, Graham, Rose, & Artem ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:00 - Announcements: Game Daze was yesterday and went great! Vyrrk will be stepping up to organize the next one in…
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HJRP S34E13 | Imbalance in Supers Games, A Success Story, & Flashbacks and Flashforwards in Games
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◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about GMing pace, Eric from New Jersey sends his thanks, & From the Archive 2019: ryan4flan struggles with players rolling their flaws in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Vixie ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:17 - Announcements: Our next Game Daze will be September 28! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to run o…
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◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about GMing pace, Eric from New Jersey sends his thanks, & From the Archive 2019: ryan4flan struggles with players rolling their flaws in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, Jason & Artem ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:17 - Announcements: Our next Game Daze will be September 28! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to…
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◇ Live from Gateway 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio. ◇◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our …
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◇ Eric from New Jersey has a rules question for Pooja, Fray from California asks if we’ve heard of LitRPGs, From the Archive 2015: Josh asks how to run D&D for a single player | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, Clara, & Artem ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:31 - Our next Game Daze will be September 28! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to run or …
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◇ Forlornhope22 wants to know about players adding details to a scene, Mike from Michigan asks about how armor should work, From the Archive 2019: Kurt Potts talks about face characters in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Kurt, and Riley ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:31 - Our next Game Daze will be in September! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord…
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◇ We talk about GenCon, Alverant asks about how you should feel about your gaming group, Thomas from Denmark asks about RPGs in the classroom | Hosts: Kimi & Vixie ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:31 - Announcements: Our next Game Daze will be in September! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to vote on the day and to run or play games!…
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◇ From the Archive 2019: | Hosts: Jason, Kurt, Courtney, and Colin ◇00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:31 - Our next Game Daze will be in September! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to vote on the day and to run or play games!2:17 - Indie Designer of the Month: Jacqueline "Jax" Bryk (she/they/fae) find her games at linktr.ee/rufflejax |…
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◇ Bill from Canada asks about game vibes vs mechanics, Charger 347 shares about Cursed Magical Objects, From the Archive 2019: Midas from Adelaide talks about D&D classes | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Pooja & Chris ◇00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:10 - Starscape is Kickstarting NOW! Go to goldenlassogames.com/kickstarter to support it! Kimi will be at…
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◇ Graham Gentz is here! Alex in the Midwest has an accessibility war happening at his FLGS, From the Archive 2015: Kirby from Winnipeg deals with players too focused on the small details in a game without mechanics for them | Hosts: Kimi, Jay & Graham Gentz ◇00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:10 - Starscape is Kickstarting NOW! Go to goldenlassog…
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◇ Carlos from Detroit asks about separating authors from their work, Ken from Canada shares and anti-horror story, From the Archive: JP asks about co-GMing | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Artem ◇00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary |1:10 - JackerCon was an amazing success! Our next community gaming event will be Game Daze in September. Starscape is Kickstartin…
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