A New Prescription

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: More Than Just Snoring

In this episode, Dr. Leonard Zwelling speaks with Dr. Tim Connolly of Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas A&M EnMed School of Medicine about obstructive sleep apnea—a common but often overlooked condition that affects breathing during sleep. They discuss how sleep apnea develops, why it is frequently first noticed by bed partners, and how it can impact overall health if left untreated. The conversation also explores who is most at risk, how new home testing options are making diagnosis easier, and the treatments—from CPAP therapy to nerve-stimulating devices—that can prevent serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia. This episode highlights why recognizing and treating sleep apnea is critical for long-term health.

Medicine at a Crossroads

While modern technology has transformed diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Lipman argues it has come at a cost—the loss of time, trust, and true doctor-patient relationships. The conversation explores physician burnout, corporatized healthcare, hospitalists, EMRs, concierge medicine, and the role AI could play in restoring—or further eroding—human care.

Inside the Mind: The Future of Deep Brain Stimulation

In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard and Andrew Zwelling talk with Duke professor Dr. Cameron McIntyre about deep brain stimulation (DBS) — how it works, its success in treating conditions like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and OCD, and new research into depression and PTSD. They also explore the future of brain-machine interfaces, the ethics of neural enhancement, and what this technology could mean for human health and free will.

Silent Signals: What Your Heart’s Telling Your Doctor

Dr. Leonard Zwelling and Andrew talk with Dr. José Banchs about how primary care doctors screen for heart disease before symptoms appear. They cover blood pressure, EKGs, imaging tests, sleep apnea links, and new innovations like microbubble imaging—all aimed at keeping your heart healthy.

Assessing The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease in 2025 with Dr. Susan Gilchrist

In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard Zwelling, Andrew, and cardiologist Dr. Susan Gilchrist unpack how to assess and prevent cardiovascular disease—covering risk calculators, cholesterol, fitness, and when lifestyle changes or medication matter most.