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"4D flow MRI can allow us to see where blood with and without enough oxygen is going over time. We may be able to determine which kids are actually at risk for complications and learn how we can help them live happier healthier lives," Desai says. "There are always going to be procedures and surgeries that are needed for these kids. But I think we can use tools like MRI to reduce the amount and thus their associated risks."

Children with heart disease live on average 31 years less than the general population, and patients who undergo multiple procedures are exposed to even higher levels of radiation. One of five presenters at Eureka Talks 2024, Desai stood on stage and told a complex story in a simple way. She brought the audience along a journey of a child who was born with a congenital heart defect and who eventually received a heart transplant. 

"She was rolled down the hallway, her parents had balloons, the nurses were clapping, and we were left thinking that we did our jobs and helped," says Desai. "But transplants come with their own set of complications and one of those is cancer."

Unfortunately, her patient developed lymphoma at age 10. It was an aggressive form of the disease and Desai, who was once filled with hope for the child's future, had just learned of her death.

"Medicine is a people-first career filled with stories impacting the lives of patients and their families. Sometimes as physicians, it's easy to discuss our work strictly in an academic way and take out the emotional aspect of our day-to-day and what truly drives our motivations," says Desai. "I've learned that it can be very impactful to focus on the patient stories behind our work to really connect with others and help them understand the importance of our research." 

Desai is a KL2 Scholar at the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute. Now a K12 Award program, the Multidisciplinary Career Development award is a National Center for Advancing Translational Science-sponsored grant supporting early-career faculty at Northwestern. It is designed to train a diverse workforce of investigators to drive future innovation and implement effective clinical and translational research.

Desai's long-term career goals aim to leverage her clinical role as an interventional cardiologist to position her at the forefront of developing and implementing pioneering diagnostic MRI tools that guide interventional approaches. She's more focused than ever on making sure her discoveries can also be disseminated in approachable ways.

"We all need to learn how to speak about our clinical work and research in an approachable way," says Desai. "It was great to see the variety of people who came to hear about our work at the Eureka Talks. I loved meeting with community members who are excited about new advances in medicine and my involvement in the event encouraged me to increase community-based collaborative aspects of my research."

There are more than 2.4 million people living in the United States who were born with congenital heart defects, and more than 50 percent of those people are adults.

"But they require lifelong care and that means a lot of tests, procedures, surgeries, medications, and hospital stays," Desai says.

The average patient receives more than $2 million in medical care, and it's estimated that about half of that cost is paid for by the families themselves. More than $70 billion each year is spent in the United States on children with heart defects. Shrinking the financial burden and cancer risk is core to Desai's work. 

"I hope that I can continue to improve the quality of life of kids with heart disease and leverage technology to create solutions that reduce the financial burden on our patients," says Desai. "This event helped me get one step closer to that goal."

Research reported in this publication was supported, in part, by the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Grant Number KL2TR001424. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Written by Roger Anderson

Dr. Disrespect Controversy: YouTube Reportedly Suspends Monetization After Streamer Admits Sending 'Inappropriate' Messages To Minor

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Video game streamer Dr. Disrespect, who has an audience of millions on YouTube, has lost numerous partnerships and has reportedly been suspended from monetizing his YouTube videos after he admitted to sending "inappropriate" messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017, which he said this week is what caused his permanent ban from the streaming platform in 2020.

Dr. Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, said he sent messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017 ... [+] that "sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate." (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Getty Images Key Facts

IGN reported Friday morning that YouTube suspended Dr. Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, from its Partner Program "following serious allegations against the creator," meaning he will no longer be able to monetize his videos on the platform through ads or paid memberships.

The wave of backlash against Beahm began Monday when Midnight Society, a gaming studio Beahm co-founded, announced it learned of allegations against the streamer and decided to sever ties with him after "speaking with parties involved."

The San Francisco 49ers also severed ties with Beahm, SFGATE reported, ending a partnership in which Beahm announced the team's third-round draft pick in 2022 and had starred in promotional videos.

Turtle Beach, a gaming accessory company, told TechRadar it would no longer work with Beahm, and references to the streamer on the company's website have reportedly been scrubbed.

Beahm will also be removed from the NBA 2K24 video game once the next patch releases, 2K told Dexerto—players could use a jump shot and dunk style named after the streamer in earlier versions.

Forbes has reached out to other companies Beahm has partnered with, including Mountain Dew and Gillette, as well as Twitch and YouTube, for comment.

Chief Critics

Other streamers, including friends and collaborators of Beahm, have slammed him on social media. Kai Cenat, one of the most-followed creators on Twitch, was on a livestream while he read Beahm's statement. He unfollowed Beahm and told him to "re-evaluate" his life. The creator PackGod, who has more than 4 million subscribers on YouTube, garnered millions of views for a "diss track" he released targeting Beahm on Wednesday, rapping over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" beat that Beahm only publicly acknowledged his actions because he was "exposed." YouTube gamer Jacksepticeye, who has more than 30 million subscribers, slammed Beahm on X, formerly known as Twitter, as "f***ing disgusting." The streamer NickMercs, who has made videos with Beahm, said there's "no excuse" for Beahm's actions.

What Is The Controversy Surrounding Dr. Disrespect?

After years of speculation over why Beahm was banned from Twitch in 2020, Cody Conners—whose LinkedIn account states he worked at Twitch for more than eight years, including as account director for strategic partnerships—posted on X on Friday that Beahm was banned after he "got caught sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product," claiming he was "trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon." Beahm seemingly responded to Conners' post the following day, stating he was limited in what he could say following a settlement with Twitch, but he maintained he "didn't do anything wrong" or illegal and "all this has been probed and settled." After Midnight Society severed ties with Beahm on Monday, the streamer responded in a lengthy, expletive-filled statement posted to X in which he admitted he had sent messages over Twitch in 2017 to a minor that "sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate." Beahm maintained the interactions were not illegal, no pictures were shared and that he had never met the individual. He said he "should have never entertained these conversations to begin with," offering an apology to his "community" and Midnight Society, but he denied he is a "predator or pedophile" and slammed those who labeled him as the "worst of the worst with your exaggerations."

Who Is Dr. Disrespect—and Why Is He Famous?

Beahm, known for his gaming persona Dr. Disrespect, rose to prominence in the gaming world after he began streaming full-time in 2015. He is known for his "brash, bombastic alter ego," The Washington Post reported, including his signature mullet and mustache, sunglasses and vest. He frequently streams games such as "Call of Duty" and "Fortnite." He also became known for several controversies, including a 2019 incident in which he livestreamed while entering a public restroom, resulting in a temporary Twitch ban, and for allegations he mocked Chinese accents during his livestreams, which he denied.

Big Number

113 million. That's how many times Beahm's Tuesday statement has been viewed on X.

Key Background

Beahm was banned from Twitch in June 2020 for undisclosed reasons, sparking speculation over why Beahm—who had more than 4 million followers on the platform at the time, making him one of its most popular creators—was suddenly barred from livestreaming. Twitch refused to comment on the reason for his ban, telling The Verge the platform takes "appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service." Beahm posted on X soon after the ban that he had not been informed of the reason. Just three months before the ban, Beahm had signed an exclusive multi-year deal with Twitch to stay on the platform. Discord, an online messaging platform often used by gamers, banned Beahm the same day as Twitch, but also did not specify a reason. He moved to YouTube for his streaming content in August 2020. In August 2021, Beahm said he had learned the reason for his suspension months prior and was "suing the f***" out of Twitch. In March 2022, Beahm posted on X he had resolved his legal dispute with Twitch and that neither party admitted to wrongdoing, though he clarified he would not be returning to the platform.

What To Watch For

Beahm said he's "not f***ing going anywhere," stating he would return to streaming after taking a vacation with his family.

Further Reading

Dr Disrespect finally shares why he was banned from Twitch (The Verge)

Dr Disrespect is gone and Twitch won't say why (The Verge)

Dr Disrespect is speaking again (The Washington Post)

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