Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Guest: Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the most prevalent sexual disorder for women of all ages, but it is also one of the most difficult to address. Clinicians need to understand the implications and address the concerns of their patients. Host Dr. Prathima Setty discusses this topic with Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD, Chief, Division of Be...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD What is the practical approach in treating and counseling patients suffering from hot flashes? Dr. Susan Reed discusses the latest research on herbal supplements, such as black cohosh therapy; as well as, pharmacologic options: SSRIs, SNRIs and Gabapentin. Dr. Susan Reed is the Professor and Division Director of the Women's Health and Adjunct Appointment, Epidemiology, Cli...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD The "FDA Jury" is out on treatment for uterine fibroids, and it’s not favorable to the practice of laparoscopic power morcellation. That update, and more importantly an expert practitioner’s perspectives on the FDA's suggested recommendations, is the focus of this interview. Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss the current landscape in uterine fibroid treatments, and the ch...

Host: John Russell, MD Dr. John Russell speaks with Dr. Donna Ryan, Professor Emeritus at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Dr. Ryan serves as co-Chair of the panel to revise the NIH-supported evidence-based Guidelines on the Evaluation and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. She is past President of The Obesity Society and currently Associate Editor in Ch...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Cord Blood Banking has become increasingly prominent in OB/GYN practice, which demands a myriad of skills such as counseling expectant parents and families on collections, procedure processes, and differences in public vs private banks. Is your state of knowledge up to date? Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz at Omnia Education’s Women’s Health Annual Visit in New York is Dr. Jordan...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Antibiotic stewardship, or the responsible prescribing habits of antibiotics, is on the decline in the U.S, and the spread of multidrug resistant bacterial infections through communities has already begun to be observed. Dr. Steven Brown, staff physician at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO and Medical Director of the Lung Injury Center, likens antibiotic prescription expecta...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Hypnosis in Obstetrics. It’s something you probably just don’t hear about every day, but the practice has existed for more than a century and in that time collected a fair amount of evidence on its behalf. What are the benefits and risks of hypnotic practice, both in the obstetric domain and in the wider arena of medicine? Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to separate fact from fic...

Host: Howard Levy, MD, PhD Guest: David H. Ledbetter, PhD, FACMG From the ASHG Meeting in San Diego, Dr. Howard Levy is joined by Dr. David Ledbetter, E xecutive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Geisinger Health System. Dr. Ledbetter shares his career story as an internationally recognized researcher in the advancement of medical genomics, and the initiatives he is leading at Geising...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Issues of vaginal health are commonly seen in post-menopausal women, breast cancer survivors and women who have had a hysterectomy. According to the US Census Bureau there are nearly 46M women between the ages of 50 and 80, and over 2.8M breast cancer survivors. Existing treatments for post-menopause vaginal health can be time intensive or messy, or contraindicated for hea...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD There’s an estimated 450,000 people with multiple sclerosis in the United States, and of this staggering number, there are 2 to 3 times as many women as men, with a gender gap that is only widening. Since the majority of women with MS get diagnosed in their 20’s and 30’s, the need for understanding the reproductive impacts of MS becomes critical. How can clinicians address...

Host: Ana Maria Rosario Pancreatic Cancer strikes fear into the hearts of every practicing internist, pathologist, oncologist, and general surgeon on behalf of their patients, and unfortunately for us all, it’s on the rise. By 2030 it will be expected to climb to the number-2 spot for causes of cancer death. What new insights can we bring to the recognition and identification of pancreatic cancer...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD What are the benefits and harms of screening women for breast cancer? How often should we screen our patients? Are there technological advancements to help our patients live better and longer? Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. Russell P. Harris, Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. S upported by an Educ...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Risk assessments for ovarian tumors are ever-evolving, as advances in diagnostic imaging and biomarker development pave the way. What are the current views on overian tumor risk assessment, and how should they be incorporated into clinical practice? Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to address these questions is Dr. Fred Ueland, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Host Dr. Prathima Setty is joined by Dr. Bethanee J Schlosser, Assistant Professor in Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Dr. Schlosser discusses hair concerns and changes in post menopausal patients. She also addresses the importance of identifying the major causes, treatment options, and goals for...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Post-menopausal patients have many options and choices for hormone therapy. But what are the issues and increased risks, if any? What are the latest updates from recent hormone therapy clinical trials and how does this impact clinical practice? Host Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. JoAnn V. Pinkerton to discuss various hormone therapy options and the latest updates in this...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes board certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Nicole Anderson to discuss the various cosmetic concerns of post menopausal patients, the effects of estrogent on the skin, how to counsel patients, treatment recommendations, and much more. Dr. Anderson is a board certified dermatologist in private practice in New York City. She was also the Director of Co...

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Michael Krychman, MD Female sexual dysfunction, or FSD, has long been under-diagnosed and under-treated in clinical practice. But in recent months, notable leaders in women's health have stepped forward to push for new recognition and prioritization of this disorder to the forefront of the FDA. On this program, host Dr. Matt Birnholz is joined by one of those leaders...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. Ethel Siris, the Madeline C. Stabile Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, and the Director of the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis Center of the Columbia University Medical Center. Their discussion focuses on updated indications and assessments for confirming diagno...

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO As a family practictioner, host Dr. Jennifer Caudle's passions is the health of her adolescent patients. Obesity is all too prevalent among adolescents, and with this comes a concern about hypertension. And, to discuss the great concern, Dr. Caudle welcomes Dr. Julie Ingelfinger, Deputy Editor of The New England Journal of Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard M...

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO In Family Medicine, treating foot conditions is common. Today's interview is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of 5 common foot diagnoses, including Onychomycosis, Ingrown Toenails, Bunions, Diabetic Foot Care and Plantar Fasciitis. In this segment, host Dr. Jen Caudle speaks with guest Dr. Maasi J. Smith, podiatric surgeon who received his Doctorate of Podiatric Med...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Host Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. Eve Espey, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean of Students at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, to discuss the comparative efficacies, side effect profiles, costs, and procedural methods for the latest long-acting reversible contraceptives available. Dr. Espey serves on the undergraduate me...

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is more highly prevalent in the population than is commonly believed. It can occur for many reasons and can trigger multiple other health issues such as migraines, jaw dislocations, and exposed enamel roots. Joining host Dr. Prathima Setty to discuss this important problem and the mechanical, behavioral, and pharmacological methods of treatment...

The Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention Center at Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the first of its kind facilty for adolescent patients. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcoms the center's director, Dr. Robert Garofalo. Dr. Garofalo will share the center's mission of supporting multidisciplinary academic subjects including sexual health, gender, sexuality, HIV prevention and...

The CDC released a report on the prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) that stated about 36% of women in the US are raped or sexually assaulted by an intimate partner during their lifetimes. About 6% experience this in any given year. The costs are burdensome to the health care system and society, estimated at 2.3 to 7 billion dollars in the first year after the assault...

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Recent data from the American Cancer Society documents over 14 million survivors of cancer living in the US at the present time. For these individuals, cancer rehabiliation is a critically important service that improves quality of life and, by extension, decreases morbidity and mortality rates. However, while cancer rehabilitation is mandated to be available to all cance...