Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Frank Cortazar, MD Have you ever heard or thought that IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is only a short-term disease? Or that it’s benign? These are just some of the many common misconceptions surrounding IgAN, which is why Dr. Frank Cortazar from the New York Nephrology Vasculitis and Glomerular Center is here to help debunk these and other prevalent myths.

Host: Frank Cortazar, MD There are several challenges associated with the management of glomerular diseases like IgA nephropathy and C3 glomerulopathy. But in order to overcome those challenges, we must first have a firm understanding of them. That’s why Dr. Frank Cortazar from the New York Nephrology Vasculitis and Glomerular Center is here to break down those common challenges so we can work to...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Carl P. Walther, MD The alternative complement pathway and the lectin pathway are the two pathways that are important in IgA nephropathy (IgAN). So how does the dysregulation of these two pathways impact disease progression, and how might this knowledge help us optimize our approach to treating patients with IgAN? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to answer...

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc The All of Us Research Program discovered how socioeconomic factors such as lower income and education levels were associated with lower odds of seeing an eye doctor. Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Sally Baxter, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Informatics at the University of California-San Diego, to explore how...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Stanton Miller, MD, MPH, FACS Patients who live in an environment impacted by gun violence may face lifelong challenges. But addressing gun violence from a public health standpoint may help clinicians manage the biological, behavioral, and social aspects of this disease. Dr. John Russell is joined by Dr. Stan Miller from the Jefferson Center for Injury Research &...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Andrew Clark, MD Emerging treatment options have helped patients with HIV live longer, but the aging population faces its own unique challenges. To explore how we can combat these challenges—including the ongoing stigma around HIV—Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Andrew Clark, who is the Global Medical Lead at ViiV Healthcare.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: W. Frank Peacock, MD For patients with opioid-induced constipation (OIC), can Narcan play a role in finding a new treatment option? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Frank Peacock from the Baylor College of Medicine to explore key data on the role of methylnaltrexone in the treatment of OIC.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Wendy Wright, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may practice differently but they can still get their patient to the same outcome. So where do the conflicts arise? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he walks us through this with Dr. Wendy Wright, nurse practitioner and founder of Wright & Associat...

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Walter Koroshetz, MD Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurogenerative disease, and organizations including the FDA and NIH are working to accelerate potential therapies. What’s on the horizon for the treatment landscape? Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Walter Koroshetz, who is the Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and St...

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Richard Kojan, MD As the fight against Ebola continues, can a new biosecure emergency care unit (CUBE) and therapeutic guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) help combat this disease? Mario Nacinovich joins study Dr. Richard Kojan, President of the Alliance for International Medical Action, to discuss these new guidelines.

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Charles P. Gerba, MD A recent case of polio emerging in New York City have clinicians questioning whether or not we need to be concerned about a spread. What do we need to know about this case—and our potential risk—of polio? Joining Mario Nacinovich to take a look at this case is microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba, a Professor of Environmental Science at t...

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Charles P. Gerba, MD With rates of monkeypox continuing to rise, what do we need to know about this disease? And how easily can it spread from one person to another? Tune in to hear from renowned microbiologist, Dr. Charles Gerba, a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona as he explores these topics with Mario Nacinovich.

Host: Javed Butler, MD Guest: Tariq Shafi, MD Although population-level differences between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and measured glomerular filtration rate are well-known, the individual-level differences are not. So what clinical implication can this have for our patients? Learn about these fresh findings with Dr. Javed Butler and Dr. Tariq Shafi, the John D. Bower Director of...

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Julia Bilinska, MD Guest: Aatish Patel, MD Monkeypox continues to spread around the globe, and its clinical manifestations can differ from what we’ve seen. What are the newest symptoms of this disease? Learn more about these manifestations from Drs. Aatish Patel and Julia Bilinska from Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London as they talk abou...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Randy Young, MD As monkeypox continues to spread across non-endemic countries, how can we detect it in our patients? And what’s being done to stop the spread? Guest and fellow ReachMD Host Dr. Randy Young, a pulmonary disease and critical care medicine physician, joins Dr. John Russell to discuss what physicians should be looking for and how this virus has impacted pu...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Amesh Adalja, MD, FIDSA Monkeypox is not something we’re used to seeing in non-endemic countries like North America and Europe. Yet its spreading has some experts scratching their heads. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares with Dr. John Russell what clinicians need to know...

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Naomi Whittaker, MD The challenges that come with conception can be strenuous and emotionally draining. But with emerging tools and technology, there are many ways we can help our patients conceive naturally. Dr. Naomi Whittaker, an OB/GYN physician, joins Host Dr. Hector Chapa to share these strategies.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Leonard A Valentino, MD Unfortunately, recognizing and diagnosing patients with bleeding disorders is only the first of many challenges. Once a diagnosis is reached, patients may face a variety of chronic health challenges and even altered family dynamics. Fortunately, recent treatments and developments—and even those on the horizon—can help alleviate the burden of...

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Kellie Moore, ND We've all heard the phrase "you are what you eat." But are we now at a point where science is backing up that old saying? To find out how our diet can impact our cognitive function and mood, Dr. Hector Chapa speaks with naturopathic physician Dr. Kellie Moore. Together, they’ll review the foods that we should eat versus avoid and the resourc...

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Linda Bradley, MD Medical commentators have stated that medicine as a profession is sick. So what can medicine do to change and better impact the community? That’s the exact question Dr. Hector Chapa explores with Dr. Linda Bradley from Case Western Reserve University. Together, they’ll discuss why social determinants of health exist, the impact they have on...

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Shay Walters Mrs. Shay Walters was just 15 years old when she first became involved with substance use, and it wouldn’t be until years later that she would finally overcome her addiction. Her story, however, is far from the only one like it. Millions of Americans currently struggle with addiction, which is why she founded the “From Prison to Purpose” Faceboo...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Dustin Sulak, DO The medical community continues to voice the medical benefits of cannabis. What do we need to know about them? Dr. Charles Turck discusses the benefits of medical cannabis with Dr. Dustin Sulak, an integrative medicine physician with a special focus on osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis.

Host: Ana Maria Rosario Guest: Patricia M. Boatwright, MD As any healthcare professional would agree, being passionate about your practice is key to having a good relationship with your patients. But choosing a specific specialty isn’t always an easy or clear decision. Joining Ana Maria Rosario to share how she came to her decision and a few experiences that made her into the healthcare profession...

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Julio M. Jimenez While many practicing physicians are aware of Mendelian genetics, epigenetics is a much more complicated field of study. What can this field of genetics tell us about chronic health conditions? Dr. Hector Chapa joins Dr. Julio Jimenez, a licensed chiropractic doctor, to discuss the importance of understanding epigenetics.

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Mikaela Rush, MD FACOG The use of social media has become a way of life around the world. Many use social media tools to stay in touch with friends or share life experiences. Others may use these platforms for more professional reasons, including medical education. But in the digital age where online posts have the potential to spread like wildfire, even som...