One in four Medicare patients with dementia is receiving a medication that could make things significantly worse. Not because of negligence but because of a system that rewards doing more, not doing better. This conversation gets into the mechanics of that problem, and what it's actually going to take to fix it.

Dr. David Ganz sits down with Dr. John Mafi, one of the country's leading researchers on unnecessary care in older adults. They cover why over treatment has been a documented problem since Hippocrates, how a single sentence can change a doctor's prescribing behavior, and why every major attempt at healthcare reform has expanded access without ever seriously addressing cost.

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Dr. David Ganz
Geriatrics

Dr. John Mafi
Internal Medicine

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Most people starting GLP-1 therapy are focused on one number: the weight on the scale. But for adults over 50, what's happening beneath that number may be more important and more dangerous than anyone warned them about.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Mulroy sits down with Dr. Zhaoping Li, a clinical nutrition specialist at UCLA Health, to break down what GLP-1 therapies actually do to the aging body the muscle loss, the regain risk, the mood changes, and why the goal was never just a lower number on the scale. If you or someone you love is on or considering GLP-1 therapy, this conversation will change how you think about it.

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UCLA Geriatrics Instagram:

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UCLA Division of Geriatrics: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/medicine/geriatrics/education

FEATURED PHYSICIANS

Dr. Matthew Mulroy
Geriatrics

Dr. Zhaoping Li
Clinical Nutrition

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Most people think dizziness is simple. It's not. For millions of older adults, a dizzy spell can mean a dozen different things and the difference between the wrong diagnosis and the right one can be the difference between missing a stroke warning and catching it in time.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Mulroy sits down with vestibular and dizziness specialist Dr. Gail Ishiyama to decode one of medicine's most frustrating complaints. From the crystals in your inner ear to the imaging test most doctors forget to order this conversation changes how you think about dizziness permanently

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UCLA Geriatric Medicine Board Review Course — September 2025 https://web.cvent.com/event/8180d94f-f261-4184-af2b-8733d348cedf/websitePage:b72f2e65-ac9a-4e42-9aec-c6ebbcf735ba

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UCLA Geriatrics Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/uclageriatrics/

UCLA Division of Geriatrics: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/medicine/geriatrics/education

FEATURED PHYSICIANS

Dr. Matthew Mulroy
Geriatrics

Dr. Gail Ishiyama
Neurology

The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation