# Bernard Lown
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bernard lown (June 7, 1921 – February 16, 2021) was a Lithuanian-American cardiologist and inventor. Lown was the original developer of the direct current defibrillator for cardiac resuscitation, and the cardioverter for correcting rapid disordered heart rhythms. He introduced a new use for the drug lidocaine to control heartbeat disturbances.
The Lost Art of Healing, with Bernard Lown
An elderly physician and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, Bernard Lown, pleads for a revolution in health care that would place greater emphasis on personal interaction between doctor and patient.
To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are he…
The Lost Art of Healing, with Bernard Lown
An elderly physician and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, Bernard Lown, pleads for a revolution in health care that would place greater emphasis on personal interaction between doctor and patient.
To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are he…
Beyond War: Waging Peace, Pt 2
In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War’ takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war?
Hear ac…
Beyond War: Waging Peace, Pt 2
In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War’ takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war?
Hear ac…
Gratitude, Grit, and a Mafia Love Story - Dr. Barbara Roberts (ep. 957)
In today’s special episode we sit down with a true trailblazer: Dr. Barbara Roberts, the first female adult cardiologist in Rhode Island and author of the riveting memoir The Dr. Broad: A Mafia Love Story.
From the moment she stepped into a 1960s medical school class where women made up less than 1…
Dr. Peter Kowey: The Truth Behind American Healthcare
In this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed speaks with Dr. Peter Kowey — world-renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author of Failure to Treat — about the truth behind America’s broken healthcare system. Drawing from five decades of experience and mentorship under Nobel …
S10EP02 - 'The Disinherited' with Simon Howard
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In this 2nd episode of Season Ten, host Andrew is joined by Norfolk-based family historian, churchyard lurker, heirloom re-uniter, and TikTok video maker - Simon Howard.
THE LIFE STORY - ELEANOR THORNBERRY SMITH
Simon has chosen to tell the life story of his 3x Gt Grandmother E…
Failure to Treat: What American Medicine Won't Admit with Peter Kowey, MD
There is a particular kind of authority that comes only from having been inside something for fifty years — from having seen it at its best, trained its practitioners, published its science, and then watched it hollow itself out from within.
Dr. Peter Kowey has that authority. He holds the William …
Overcoming Life-Threatening Challenges: From Physician to Patient
In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Michael Hession, a seasoned cardiologist, shares his profound journey of overcoming severe health challenges, including a life-threatening pneumonia episode that required life support. He discusses his transition from doctor to critically ill patient…
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