Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Noah Berkowitz, MD Dr. Noah Berkowitz talks about a new test available commercially that determines risk level of cardiovascular complications for diabetic patients. He also discusses a new drug that his company Alteon, Inc. is developing to treat these complications.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Maureen Lowery, MD Dr. Maureen Lowery discusses some of the many changes that have occurred for women entering and working in the medical profession today.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Maureen Lowery, MD Dr. Maureen Lowery discusses some of the challenges for women today in taking care of their own health and how doctors can address some of women's needs within their practices.

Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Guest: Kim Thiboldeaux Kim Thiboldeaux, President and CEO of The Wellness Community, talks about the programs and services they provide for people with cancer and their families.

Host: Mark Chyna, MD Guest: Carson Porter, JD Mr. Porter discusses patient safety in the physician's practice and the hospital setting.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH Guest: Henry Black, MD Dr. Black reviews the current treatment guidelines for hypertension and discusses the paradigm shift in related to the treatment of hypertension.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH Guest: Henry Black, MD Dr. Black provides an update on the treatment goals for hypertension, discussing recent research findings and specific patient groups.

Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Guest: Bill Thies, MD Dr. Thies discusses the background of Alzheimer's Disease including factors associated with the disease and signs and symptoms.

Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Guest: Peter Reed, MD Dr. Reed describes the services and support that the Alzheimer's Association offers to patients, families, and physicians.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Gary Webb, MD Dr. Webb discusses the difficulties in obtaining appropriate care for congenital heart disease and reviews diagnosis and treatment protocols.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Miriam Rabkin, MD Dr. Rabkin describes the AIDS prevention care and services provided to governments and individuals where resources are limited by ICAP.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD Dr. Pergament discusses the increase in genetic testing in pre-implantation genetic testing. Dr. Pergament also explains stem cell research and why this can be beneficial for treatment of many diseases.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD Dr. Pergament discusses the past, present and future of genetic testing.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD Dr. Pergament discusses the current state of genetic screening, the role of family history and genetic testing in pregnancy.

Host: Paul Raeburn Guest: Diane Colaizzi Ms. Colaizzi discusses the decreased funding for cancer trials and the impact this will have on the overall disease states and outcomes for cancer patients.

Host: Paul Raeburn Guest: Ron Davis, MD Dr. Ron Davis discusses the AMA's stance regarding the public health issues of obesity, alcohol misuse, and health insurance.

Host: Paul Raeburn Guest: Ron Davis, MD Dr. Ron Davis discusses the AMA's mission towards tobacco control and disease prevention.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Mark Neault, MD Dr. Mark Neault discusses the specifics of shoulders injuries, including diagnosis, treatments, and surgeries focusing on patients of all ages.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH Guest: Vivian Ho, MD Dr. Ho reviews findings from a study published in Healthcare, Finance, and Economics and how CON's vary from state to state.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH Guest: Vivian Ho, MD Dr. Vivian Ho discusses regulations related to the Certificate of Need and its implications. Dr. Ho also reviews findings from a recent study published in Healthcare, Finance, and Economics.