Healio Rheuminations

Author: Adam J. Brown, MD

Rheumatology is an incredibly fast-moving and exciting field of medicine that can be difficult to keep up with. This Healio podcast provides busy clinicians with quick updates in the field of autoimmunity, with emphasis on new medications, treatment guidelines and explorations into the pathophysiology of diseases. The show will also feature historical perspectives in the field of rheumatology, as well as fascinating case presentations of medical mysteries complete with discussions from experts in the field.
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Healio Community Book Club: A conversation between Leonard Calabrese, DO and Kevin Tracey, MD, author of The Great Nerve
Episode 102
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026

This special edition episode features the latest installment of Healio Community's book club. Physician author Kevin J. Tracey, MD, discussed his book, The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes in which he explores the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. · Intro by Adam J. Brown, MD 0:14 · A warm welcome from Leonard H. Calabrese, DO 0:25 · Introducing Kevin J. Tracey, MD 0:58 · The connection between the brain and the immune system 3:25 · Where was the switch that combined neural networks and immune response? 5:55 · A brief summary of the main parts of The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes 9:18 · The science of vagal nerve stimulation 11:03 · What are the pros and cons of different strategies of stimulating the vagus nerve? 16:28 · Different inflammatory responses to implant devices 17:35 · Data on vagus nerve stimulation 21:38 · Adopting new technology 25:40 · Enhancing immune health through brain health 28:35 · Wellness behaviors 32:55 · A motivated patient 36:16 · Thank you, Dr. Tracey 38:03 · Thanks for listening 39:26 Don't miss out! To engage in future conversations like this with physician authors on Healio Community, register here. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Brown at rheuminationspodcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @HRheuminations @AdamJBrownMD @HealioRheum.