Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD Peter J. Pronovost has won several national awards for his research, including the 2004 John Eisenberg Patient Safety Research Award. The author of more than 160 articles and chapters in the fields of patient safety, ICU care, quality healthcare, evidence-based medicine, and the measurement and evaluation of safety efforts, Dr. Pronovost is...

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD This doctor saved Michigan hospitals over $100 million. Hear Dr. Peter J. Provonost, Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as he discusses how his internationally known checklists dramatically improve patient safety and save money.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD His work has already saved more lives than any laboratory scientist in the past decade. Hear Dr. Peter J. Pronovost, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as he discusses his internationally known patient safety checklists.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Janet Libert Expedition Cruising is one of the fastest growing luxury travel vacations. In this segment learn from our guest Janet Libert, Editor in Chief of Executive Travel Magazine about the exotic destinations and fascinating experiences you can have on an expedition cruise.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Paul Shin, MD What is known about the cause of Peyronie's Disease, and what are the latest treatments? Join host Dr. Larry Kaskel to discuss Peyronie's Disease with our guest, Dr. Paul Shin.

Miami-based interventional cardiologist Dr. Dean Heller illustrates VideoMD, "the You Tube for physicians" with your host, Dr. Michael Greenberg. Dr. Heller describes the foundation of the free service, and the motivation behind its mission of strengthening the relationship between doctors and their patients.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Thomas Lynch, MD Dr. Thomas Lynch is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Oncology Service Line at Dana-Farber Partners Cancer Care and Chief of Hematology-Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lynch discusses the myriad of programs available through the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Thomas Lynch, MD During this segment hear Dr. Thomas Lynch, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, as he tells the inspirational the story of Kenneth B. Schwartz and his impact on the delivery of healthcare.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Thomas Lynch, MD Dr. Thomas Lynch is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Oncology Service Line at Dana-Farber Partners CancerCare and Chief of Hematology-Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lynch discusses why Schwartz Center Rounds are so successful.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Jeffrey Hertzberg, MD Dr. Jeff Hertzberg, President of Medformatics and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Health Informatics at the University of Minnesota speaks with host Dr. Michael Greenberg about a special hobby-turned second career: making artisan breads. Join in on the discussion as Dr. Hertzberg, co-author of "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes", discusses...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Joel Schlessinger, MD It’s a doctor-certified, non-surgical procedure promising to melt away fat. What is the science behind mesotherapy and lipolysis? Is it safe? Is it effective? Host Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Dr. Joel Schlessinger, immediate past president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, about these potentially con...

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Richard Atkinson, MD Dr. Atkinson reviews the animal data, the human observational data and the data on viral mechanisms of action to make the case that a human adenovirus may paly a key role in the development of human obesity. Learn how this information may lead to novel approaches in preventing obesity in humans. Could these efforts save society and individuals fro...

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Richard Atkinson, MD Are there unseen factors in the worldwide obesity epidemic? Dr. Richard Atkinson, Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, and editor of the International Journal of Obesity explains the rationale behind an infectious etiology for the worldwide obesity epidemic with your host, Dr. Lee Freedman. He add...

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Karla Christian, MD Despite the tremendous conflict in Iraq, there have been many medical miracles. One such story centers around Amenah Al-Bayati, a young Iraqi girl found ill by a United States Marine Corps battalion surgeon, who suspected the girl had a potentially life-threatening heart condition, fixable only by immediate surgery. Amenah was subsequently broug...

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Karla Christian, MD Despite the tremendous conflict in Iraq, there have been many medical miracles. One such story centers around Amenah Al-Bayati, a young Iraqi girl found ill by a United States Marine Corps battalion surgeon, who suspected the girl had a potentially life-threatening heart condition, fixable only by immediate surgery. Amenah was subsequently broug...

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Karla Christian, MD Despite the tremendous conflict in Iraq, there have been many medical miracles. One such story centers around Amenah Al-Bayati, a young Iraqi girl found ill by a United States Marine Corps battalion surgeon, who suspected the girl had a potentially life-threatening heart condition, fixable only by immediate surgery. Amenah was subsequently broug...

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Karla Christian, MD Despite the tremendous conflict in Iraq, there have been many medical miracles. One such story centers around a young Iraqi girl, found ill by a United States Marine Corps battalion surgeon, who suspected the girl had a potentially life-threatening heart condition, fixable only by immediate surgery. The girl was subsequently brought to the Unite...

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Lory Clukey, RN, PhD Lory Clukey, RN, DNSc, PsyD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing in Greeley, Colorado. In this segment hear Dr. Clukey discuss her Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing article, "Just Be There: Hospice Caregivers' Anticipatory Mourning Experience."

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Nathan Kottkamp, JD Hear healthcare attorney Nathan Kottkamp as he discusses strategies physicians may use to facilitate conversations related to advance care planning.

Host: Michael Benson, MD Guest: Scott Gottlieb, MD What are the major differences in organ transplantation between the United States and other countries? Who pays? And who decides? Join host Dr. Michael Benson as he discusses the policy variance in organ transplantation worldwide with Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Dr. Gottlieb is an internist and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Washi...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Mark G. Lebwohl, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg interviews Dr. Mark Lebwohl, Professor of Dermatology from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Lebwohl discusses Protopic, Elidel, the myths and realities behind their safety for patients.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Barry Davis, MD, PhD Why do antihypertensive drugs work for some and not for others? According to a recent study published in JAMA, genetic makeup may impact the effectiveness of medications for high blood pressure. In this segment, our guest, Dr. Barry Davis talks to host Dr. Larry Kaskel about the results of the study.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Barry Davis, MD, PhD Dr. Barry Davis, our guest, discusses with Dr. Larry Kaskel the results of the ALLHAT study which looked at antihypertensive drugs and diuretics and their impact on metabolic syndrome.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Andrew Schwartz Our guest, Andrew Schwartz is a CPA specializing in tax issues affecting healthcare professionals. In this segment he discusses with host, Dr. Larry Kaskel when and why you should file a tax extension.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Sergio Torloni, MD Join Dr Shira Johnson as she interviews Dr Sergio Torloni from the Mayo Clinic. Dr Torloni is the Medical Director responsible for theraputic apheresis, stem cell manipulation, and treatment of coagulopathies. He is on the cutting edge of this scientific breakthrough technology utilized in research and treatment.