Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Oriana R. Aragón, Ph. D. While watching a late night show, assistant professor at the University of Clemson Dr. Oriana Aragon witnessed the strong—almost violent—reaction of actress Leslie Bibb toward a cute, little puppy. And we can’t blame Leslie; we've all experienced this overwhelming emotion of adorableness overload, but what does it actually mean? That’s what D...

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: George Paxinos, MD Generations after Camillo Golgi developed the staining technique enabling scientists to visualize individual neurons as well as their axons and dendrites, some groundbreaking discoveries are again coming to light—like the one neuroscientist Dr. George Paxinos recently uncovered. Dr. Paxinos joins Dr. Andrew Wilner to discuss the endores...

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Fred Moss, MD Before embarking on a worldwide journey to learn how mental illness is perceived around the world, psychiatrist and creator of the “Global Madness” docuseries Dr. Fred Moss caught up with Dr. Jennifer Caudle to explain what made him begin this global initiative and what he hopes to achieve and share with his colleagues when the docuseries is complete.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: Michelle Mudge-Riley, DO With all the recent updates in healthcare, more and more physicians are turning to non-clinical careers, and resources like Physicians Helping Physicians aim to make that transition easier. Here to talk about all the ins and outs of this coaching service with Dr. Andrew Wilner is the founder of Physicians Helping Physicians, Dr. M...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Wes Ely, MD, MPH After surviving a critical illness, many patients look forward to their lives returning to normal, but unfortunately, that’s not always possible. To uncover the far-reaching impacts of delirium, Dr. Matt Birnholz is joined by Dr. Wes Ely, Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Center for Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Cent...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Mark G. Lebwohl, MD Tune in as Dr. Mark Lebwohl, professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, shares a challenging case of a patient with both psoriasis and Crohn's disease.

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Mark G. Lebwohl, MD Here to give us insight into the strategies he uses to personalize therapeutic approaches for his patients with severe psoriasis is Dr. Mark Lebwohl, professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Madelaine A. Feldman, MD, FACR A multidisciplinary approach between dermatologists and rheumatologists is required for treating and caring for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So how should these two specialists work together to achieve the best outcome for their patients? What challenges do they each face, and how can they overcome them? Dr. Michael Gree...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Mimi Secor, nurse practitioner, women’s health expert, national speaker, and fitness guru, joins Dr. Matt Birnholz to talk about the challenges healthcare providers face when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle and provides steps you can take to implement wellness changes in your life.

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Peng Zhang, PhD Oxygen: It's the third most abundant element in our universe. From healthcare to industrial needs, we know oxygen's uses to be far-reaching, but could there still be more therapeutic potential yet? In an in-depth conversation with Dr. Matt Birnholz, Dr. Pang Zheng presents new evidence of oxygen's potential uses within the healthcare industry.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: David H. Clements, M.D. What do technology, mindfulness, and genetic testing have in common? These three seemingly unrelated things are all being used to treat addiction. Dr. David Clements, psychiatrist and owner of Southeastern Executive Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reveals how integrating alternative therapies, such as biofeedback and genetic testing, int...

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as scleroderma, may walk into your office and look healthy and happy on the surface. Beneath this facade, however, patients experience suffering and debilitating symptoms. But could commonalities help you diagnose these patients earlier and begin more targeted treatment approaches? Dr. Eli...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Paul M. O'Connor Sodium bicarbonate (more commonly known as baking soda) has been used as a raising agent when baking delicious sweets for years. But as new research suggests, taking a daily dose of baking soda could also be used as a therapeutic agent. Tune in as Dr. John Russell speaks with Dr. Paul O'Connor, Renal Physiologist at the Medical College of Georgia...

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Joanna Petrides, PsyD Career fatigue is a staggering epidemic where not only the healthcare professionals suffer, but so do their patients and family members. Join Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she speaks with Dr. Joanna Petrides, Clinical Psychologist and Resident Research Director of Family Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, about the warning s...

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Are you a retired physician looking to get back into the field of medicine? Or do you want to resume your clinical practice after taking a few years off? Then listen in as Dr. Andrew Wilner speaks with Dr. Leonard Glass, founder of the Physicians Retraining and Reentry program, about why he created the program in collaboration with UC San Diego School of Medicin...

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: Lawrence Robbins, MD With all headache patients being unique, it's important to come up with an individualized treatment plan. But how do you go about doing that? Joining Dr. Andrew Wilner is Dr. Lawrence Robbins, Director of the Robbins Headache Clinic in Riverwood , Illinois, to discuss the different approaches you can take when selecting acute, prevent...

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Guest: Chadwick R. Johr, MD This innovative, 45-minute, case-based CME activity features two prominent faculty covering important, timely issues and data related to the detection of autoimmune (AI) disorders. Using case studies, the faculty will explore diagnosis and management strategies to maximize patient care. In addition to the analysis of AI cases, key topics will...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Judd Hollander, MD In the early 1900s, about 40% of doctor visits were made in a patient’s home. Today, with the rise of telehealth technologies, more than 7 million patients are once again receiving care in the comfort of their own homes. Join Dr. John Russell as he speaks with Dr. Judd Hollander, Associate Dean for Strategic Health Initiatives at Sidney Kimmel Medic...

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Guest: Chadwick R. Johr, MD This innovative, 30-minute, online activity features a Video Expert Dialogue with two prominent faculty covering important, timely issues and data related to the detection of autoimmune (AI) disorders. The emphasis is on the unique role primary care providers play in diagnosing and managing AI and maximizing patient care. Topics include: Over...

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Katherine Baicker In early 2008, Oregon opened a waiting list lottery for a limited number of spots in its Medicaid program. From the 90,000 people who signed up, the state drew approximately 30,000 names of people who were allowed to apply to its Medicaid program. The results of this lottery have been studied over subsequent years, allowing researchers the ability...

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Sarah Hallberg, MD Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and provide important nutrients for good health. However, they are also the main culprit behind elevated blood sugar and are problematic for diabetic patients trying to control their blood sugar levels. Host Dr. Barry Mennen sits down with Dr. Sarah Hallberg to talk about carbohydrate restriction as a ke...

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Thomas Doyle, MD About 40,000 babies are born with Congenital Heart Disease each year, making it one of the most common birth defects and causes of infant death in the US. CHD is usually present at birth but shows very few outward signs and, in most cases has no known cause or origin. New and evolving surgical techniques, along with the dawn of pediatric heart transpl...

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Many studies have demonstrated long-lasting and even permanent brain damage that can originate from just one concussion. With athletes suffering multiple repeated head traumas due to high-contact sports, the controversies over player safety and long-term health risks remain hot-button issues. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and p...

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others who experience repetitive brain trauma. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for this condition after autopsying American football players. Host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Omalu t...

Host: Matt Rosenberg, MD Guest: Zil Garner Golstein, FNP-BC The medical knowledge needed to treat trangender patients is not as equipped as it should be, which leads to trouble in finding adequate doctors to meet their specifc needs. This conversation includes tips on how to offer transgender patients adequate healthcare and how medical practioners can make their offices more welcoming. Joining Dr...