Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into 2023 Predictions for Women’s Health
October 31st 2022
Alison Cowan, MD, board-certified ob-gyn and head of medical affairs for Mirvie, discusses the latest predictions for women’s health in 2023. From Maternal mortality to preterm birth, Cowan dives into what health conditions will be affecting women most in 2023 and how the specialty is trying to combat these issues.
Wellbeing Checkup: Secondary Traumatic Stress
October 28th 2022
On this episode of “Wellbeing Checkup,” Angie Arora, MSW, RSW, veterinary wellness coach, educator & advocate from Toronto, Canada, explains that veterinary professionals experience especially high exposure to secondary traumatic stress as they work with both patients and clients. Arora describes that there is a gap on how to process the effects of such trauma and delves into the importance of self-regulation and how this can address this problem and promote well-being.
Behind the Science: Behind Treating Hematologic Malignancies
October 26th 2022
Five doctors who gave presentation during the SOGO 2022 Annual Meeting spoke with Targeted Oncology about their research or expert insights.
Physician's Money Digest: On-Air - Inflation Reduction Act
October 19th 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act is a new law that could have major impacts on a physician’s finances and investment portfolio. We sat down with Syed Nishat of the Wall Street Alliance Group to discuss what physicians need to know about this major legislation, and what it might mean for their taxes and investment accounts.
After Hours: Up in the Air
October 18th 2022
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD, joins us to talk about his journey toward becoming a pilot. He describes the aircraft he’s flown and provides advice for fellow physicians who are looking to take to the skies themselves.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Preparing Pet Parents for Halloween
October 14th 2022
Dr. Renee Schmid from the Pet Poison Helpline joins to educate listeners on the risk’s pets face with the sweets we get for Halloween, what kind of costumes work best for pets, and what to do if you suspect your pet has ingested something that is more trick and less treat.
Behind the Science: Behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 11th 2022
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and therefore a good time to reflect on the current treatment landscape and look to the future. In the United States, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, and while it most frequently affects women aged 50 years or older, it also occurs in younger patients, for whom a diagnosis can be especially overwhelming. The editors at CancerNetwork® met with a diverse group of thought leaders in the breast cancer space to discuss recent breakthroughs, persistent barriers to optimal treatment, and hopes for the future in this treatment landscape.
Inside the Practice: Inside Bond Vet
September 23rd 2022
Dr. Philippa Pavia, head of medical strategy and board-certified veterinary surgeon at Bond Vet, outlines the modern elements of Bond Vet—a network of veterinary clinics specializing in design, technology, service, and culture—and how it provides both comfort for pet owners, pets, and staff alike, plus practical function.
After Hours: Top Gun Pilot
September 22nd 2022
Before Tom Cruise took his aerial exploits to the silver screen in the original Top Gun movie, Steve Schallhorn, MD, was a Top Gun pilot. He is a board certified and licensed ophthalmologist in private practice in San Diego, California, clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco, Chief Medical Officer for Zeiss and chairman of the Optical Express Medical Advisory Board.
Behind the Science: Behind Hand Hygiene Adherence
September 20th 2022
One part of an infection preventionists’ duties is to make sure that the health care workers are following their facilities’ hand hygiene protocols. Yet, no matter the tools or tricks that have been offered and created by investigators and inventors, health care professionals still do not follow the hand hygiene guidelines 100% of the time. So Behind the Science asked health care workers off the record why they find themselves not following strict hand hygiene protocol to get an insight on the reasons.
After Hours: Dragon Boating
September 15th 2022
On this segment of After Hours, dvm360 rows through the world of Dragon Boating and how one veterinary professional stumbled upon an opportunity that became a passion and joy in her life.
Second Opinion: Cancer and Cardiotoxicity
September 13th 2022
Cardiologist, Christopher Fine, MD and hematologist/oncologist Mohammed Salhab, MD discuss the management of cardiotoxicity resulting from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in patients with cancer.
Behind the Science: Behind COVID-19 in the NBA
September 12th 2022
Findings of a recent JAMA study exploring compared incidence of COVID-19 in vaccinated NBA players and staff showed that those who received a booster dose were significantly less likely to be infected during the Omicron wave. On this week’s Behind the Science, study authors Christina Mack, PhD, MPH, and Caroline Tai, PhD, MPH, who together lead epidemiologic efforts for agile analytics at IQVIA, discuss the preventive implications of the findings and how scientific and operational real-world data such as these can be leveraged as a foundation for future public health and clinical applications at scale.
Second Opinion: Breaking Down ADCES 22
September 1st 2022
In this episode of Second Opinion, Drs. Diana Isaacs and Natalie Bellini sit down to discuss the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists 2022 annual meeting, which was held in Baltimore, MD, from August 12-15. The first in-person ADCES meeting since 2019, Isaacs and Bellini provide an overview of the conference, prevailing themes, and take a deep dive into their favorite sessions.
Second Opinion: CBD - The Legal Side of Cannabidiol
August 30th 2022
A discussion on the regulatory issues facing cannabidiol (CBD) and their sale.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into the Use of Exoskeletons in MS Rehabilitation
August 29th 2022
In a conversation with Marco Meglio of NeurologyLive, Dr. Francois Bethoux shared his insight into the research he and others conducted of a recently approved exoskeleton for use in the rehabilitation of patients with multiple sclerosis. He spoke about how such tools can be leveraged in clinical care and the benefits they bring to the patients, as well as the possible future use of these devices and the potential to enable patients to utilize them at home.
After Hours: Sustainable Pet Products
August 25th 2022
Veterinarian Stephanie Stubbe describes Anipal, the Australian company she founded that recycles post-consumer plastic bottles into pet products and supports threatened species in the process, benefiting the animals we love and our wondrous planet. Discover the inspiration and mission of the company, the array of products it offers, and the strides Anipal is making and beyond.
After Hours: Promoting Exercise and Well-Being
August 24th 2022
In recognizing the importance of exercise on her physical and mental health, Shannon Burke, senior vice president and general manager of Health Systems, Synchrony Health & Wellness, maintains an active lifestyle through yoga, biking, and other sports that she loves. On today’s After Hours, Shannon speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the health benefits she’s gained through fitness, how its translated to her productivity both during and away from work, and why having fun and enjoying yourself is key in exercise.
Second Opinion: Careers in Academic Medicine
August 23rd 2022
Ruth Schneider and Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora join Second Opinion to discuss careers in academic medicine.
After Hours: Competitive Cheerleading
July 28th 2022
Mackenzie Andrews is a co-founder and chief commercial officer of Nanodropper. In addition to being a neurobiologist and bioengineer, she also is a powerlifting champion and competitive cheerleader. In this segment of After Hours, she shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the world of competitive cheerleading.
After Hours: Beekeeper
July 27th 2022
Dr. Christopher Fly, and emergency department physician for 19 years at the Medical College of Georgia, started his beekeeping hobby when his son brought home the idea from high school. The 2 took classes, bought the gear, suited up, and started a hive. His son soon aged out of the interest, but Dr. Fly is still keeping bees and even has a wildflower honey brand—I’ll Fly Away.
Second Opinion: Addressing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Integrative Oncology
July 26th 2022
Research Scientist Dr. Dori Beeler, of the Levine Cancer Institute of Atrium Health and corresponding author for the manuscript titled “Cancer-Related Fatigue Outcome Measures in Integrative Oncology: Evidence for Practice and Research Recommendations” that was recently published in the May issue of the journal ONCOLOGY®, was joined by co-authors Dr. Shelley Wang, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Viraj Master, of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, to discuss their research. They touched on challenges in treating patients with cancer-related fatigue, such as the subjective nature of patient-reported outcome measures and the limited ability for cross-comparison across trials. In the paper, the authors compare tools for cancer-related fatigue, considerations for choosing between scales, and how to best implement them into clinical trials and daily practice. The experts provide a broad overview of their research in this episode.
Behind the Science: Behind Nursing Staff Shortages
July 25th 2022
Findings of a recent Oliver Wyman study commissioned by IntelyCare revealed that lower occupancy rates due to nurse staffing shortages are estimated to cause nearly $20 billion in unrealized revenue for the post-acute care industry. On this week’s Behind the Science, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with several stakeholders involved in the analysis to discuss the industry implications of these findings, how use of contingent nursing labor may provide a cost-effective solution, and what health care systems should be aware of amid a looming recession.
Behind the Science: Behind Health Insurance's Response to Dobbs Decision
July 21st 2022
How are health insurers responding to the Dobbs decision? Will travel benefits or “teleabortion” be a way for women in states with abortion restrictions to get abortions? Experts discuss the pros and cons of those approaches.
After Hours: Sneakers to Support Childhood Cancer
July 19th 2022
Every year in a partnership with Nike, Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital has pediatric patients with cancer and other illnesses help design a collection of sneakers called the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to help raise funds for the hospital. The 2022 collection, which featured 7 different shoes including LeBron models and Jordan 5s, was released in April. The program has been ongoing for more than 20 years, raising more than $30 million for the hospital.
Wellbeing Checkup: Promoting an Inclusive Health Care Setting
July 18th 2022
Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the important role physicians have in curating an inclusive health care environment for all patients.
Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into the Role of Exoskeletons in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
In the wake of the FDA approval of the EksoNR robotic exoskeleton for use in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation, Dr. Francois Bethoux, the chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine, spoke with NeurologyLive about the functions of the exoskeleton and its use in a real-world clinic setting. He also touched on the available data, the major take-home points for clinicians, and the need to further analyze large datasets to identify the optimal patient populations for it.
Inside the Practice: Inside a Physician Assistant’s Online Brand
July 15th 2022
In an interview with HCPLive during the Society for Dermatology Physician’s Associates (SDPA) 2022 Annual Meeting this June, Savanna Perry, PA-C, creator of The PA Platform and a physician’s assistant at Evans Dermatology, discussed her meeting session on building social presence as a healthcare professional. Perry first become interested in building an online audience when she took to blogging early into her career as a PA. Eventually her consultation business The PA Platform took off, and Perry expanded her marketing and education efforts to social media. She learned how to incorporate her profession into content that’s catered to people interested in pursuing a career in her field. Perry spoke with us on The PA Platform, her goal across social media, the services she provides aspiring PAs, the importance of combating dermatology misinformation, and advice for colleagues looking to launch an online presence.
Behind the Science: Behind Addressing Manufacturing Challenges
July 13th 2022
CGTLive sat down with experts to learn more about manufacturing challenges in the cell therapy space and strategies being pursued to address these challenges at the 2022 Onco Cell Therapy Summit. Conversations included Dr. Serena De Vita’s experience with Novartis’ T-Charge platform designed to expedite manufacturing; Dr. Philip Lee’s work with Senti Biosciences to streamline manufacturing; Dr. Michael Leek’s perspective on lessons learned with cell therapy manufacturing throughout the years; and Raphaël Ognar on the advantages of partnering for ease of manufacturing.
After Hours: Scotch Enthusiast
June 23rd 2022
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD, is the Walter J. Stark, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and chief of the Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. When he unwinds, he enjoys a nice glass of Scotch, and has become an expert on the drink. He is joined by Peter J. McDonnell, MD, director of the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and chief medical editor of Ophthalmology Times.