Women's Health Fridays™: Recent Episodes
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Designed to broaden the scope of care, Women's Health Fridays will feature faculty experts addressing a variety of clinically relevant and controversial topics facing female patients of all ages. Tune in every Friday for the most up to date information on women's health, focused on improving patient care. This Week's Schedule
6:00 am/pm EDT Infertility: Current Testing and Treatment Methods
6:14 am/pm EDT Brain On Fire: My Month of Madness
6:30 am/pm EDT Reconstructive Surgery for Pelvic Floor Disorders: Benefits vs Risks for Sexual Health
6:43 am/pm EDT Applications of Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer
7:00 am/pm EDT Providing Prenatal Care for Pregnant Women Addict
7:14 am/pm EDT Special Health Considerations for Female Athletes
7:28 am/pm EDT Genetics and Uterine Fibroids: Understanding the Origins of Tumor Development
7:46 am/pm EDT Sexuality in Elder Women: Why Physicians Need to Ask About
8:00 am/pm EDT An Advanced Uterine Fibroid Treatment Option for Your Patients
8:13 am/pm EDT Breast Basics 101: What Every Woman Should Know About
8:26 am/pm EDT Mitigating the Opioid Epidemic in Pregnant Women and Newborn Infants on a Shoestring Budget
8:37 am/pm EDT Selecting the Right Contraception for the Dyslipidemic Woman
9:00 am/pm EDT Reducing the Culture of Stress, In and Out of Cli
9:19 am/pm EDT Healthy Eating Guidance for Weight (and Age?) Los
9:35 am/pm EDT Obesity and Sexual Health: The Yo Yo Effect of Weight G
9:47 am/pm EDT Breast Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life: Real-World Data
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD
Guest: Megan Arnot
Menopause is an inevitable transition in every woman’s life, but what if engaging in a basic physiological need like sex could delay its onset? Researching this potential connection is Megan Arnot, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University College London. As the lead author of the study, she walks us through her findings and the range of factors they investigated, like the type of sexual activity and whether or not women lived with a partner.
Host: Paul Doghramji, MD
Guest: Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD
Even though hypogonadism is common among men, there are still some misconceptions surrounding it. So to learn more about how we can better diagnose and treat hypogonadism in our male patients, Dr. Paul Doghramji sits down with Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Catherine Apicella, MPT, PYT-C, PRPC
With less and less primary care physicians partnering with physical therapists, it’s time we ask: are we doing ourselves—and our patients—a disservice by not taking advantage of this option? To find out, Dr. Jennifer Caudle sits down with physical therapist Catherine Apicella to discuss the often-overlooked benefits of physical therapy and how primary care physicians and physical therapists can work together to benefit their patients.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Catherine Apicella, MPT, PYT-C, PRPC
Frustrating multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms like urinary frequency and incontinence can be detrimental to a patient’s quality of life, but there are resources available to help. To explore the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy for MS, Dr. Jennifer Caudle sits down with two special guests: physical therapist Catherine Apicella from CORE 3 Physical Therapy and her patient—and ReachMD’s very own employee—Crystal Gouldey.
Guest: David J. Portman, MD
Providing the best care to your patients goes hand in hand with being aware of all the updates surrounding sexual health disorders, but unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. To help you make the most out of your limited time with patients, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Center for Women’s Health Research Dr. David Portman shares tips on how you can stay current on sexual health topics.
Guest: David J. Portman, MD
For the one in eight women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and for the three million breast cancer survivors, what’s the best way to manage genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)? Founder and Director Emeritus of the Columbus Center for Women’s Health Research Dr. David Portman explains the rationale behind his approach.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Suhail K. Kanchwala, MD
Improving his patients’ post-surgical experience was Dr. Suhail Kanchwala's goal when he sought to develop a new method for autologous breast reconstruction. The result of his search has brought a new technique to the field, along with an array of benefits for patients, including reduction of post-surgical pain and opioid use.
Host: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
Guest: Rob Olson, MD
The OB/GYN hospitalist model is one potential approach to enhancing the quality and safety of hospital’s obstetric–gynecologic services and reducing the incidence of adverse events
Host Dr. Renee Allen sits down with Dr. Rob Olson, an OB/GYN hospitalist program consultant with over 7 years experience practicing in this role. Dr. Olson is founding President of the newly formed Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists, and he speaks nationally on the many benefits of OB/GYN Hospitalist models of care.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
50% or women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are unaware that they have it.
Dr. Brian McDonough talks with naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch about that the signs of PCOS and various approaches women can utilize in dealing with it.
Host: Patrice L Basanta-Henry, MD, MHSc, FACOG
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, can be a major relief for women who wish to preserve their fertility, allowing patients to wait for the “right time.” What are the latest advances in technology and protocol for this procedure, and who are the right patients? Host Dr. Patrice Basanta Henry welcomes guest expert Dr Kenan Omurtag to address these and other questions. Dr. Omurtag is Assistant Professor of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri.
Host: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
In the US, more than one half of pregnant women are overweight or obese, and 8% of reproductive-aged women are extremely obese, putting them at a greater risk of pregnancy complications. In this episode, we review the magnitude of the problem, the anatomic and physiologic factors specific to the obese patient, and the maternal and fetal complications that can occur. Host Dr. Renee Allen welcomes Dr. Patrice Basanta Henry, an Ob-Gyn & MFM at Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine, an affiliate of Mednax National Medical Group. Dr. Basanta-Henry’s clinical interests include intrauterine growth restriction and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.
Host: Ana Maria Rosario
Guest: Anita L. Nelson, MD
Current clinical definitions and terminology for vaginal bleeding often fail to clarify frequency, duration, and volume. Moreover, standards of treatment sometimes differ between obstetric and gynecological points of view. Taken together, the risks for misclassifying and mistreating women with acute excessive vaginal bleeding are preventably high.
Joining host Ana Maria Rosario at Omnia Education's Women's Health Annual Visit in Pasadena, CA to discuss key considerations for acute excessive vaginal bleeding is Dr. Anita Nelson, Professor Emeritus at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Host: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
Host Dr. Renee Allen welcomes Dr. Victoria Green, renowned breast cancer researcher and OB/GYN clinician. Dr. Green is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She will review USPSTF recommendations of biennial mammograms compared to ACOG's recommendations, as well as differences in how we define 'breast awareness' versus breast self-examination. Join the discussion!
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Angela Grassi
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is the top cause of female infertility in the United States. Patients with PCOS often ask whether nutritional choices can affect both their quality of life and even their fertility. How should the clinician respond?
Joining host Kathy King to investigate nutrition therapy for PCOS is dietitian Angela Grassi, author of PCOS: The Dietitian's Guide. Ms. Grassi is the founder of the PCOS Nutrition Center in Bryn Mawr, PA, dedicated to advocacy, education, and evidence-based research of this syndrome.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Lily Nichols
Controlling blood sugar and weight gain in expectant patients with gestational diabetes can be challenging. But the move toward lower carbohydrate diets for these patients has shown promise in controlling diabetic progression through pregnancy. Joining host Kathy King to discuss the mechanisms and rationales behind this nutritional guidance is dietitian and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Guest: Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD
Flibanserin's approval by the FDA for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), touted by the press as the "Pink Viagra," created an enormous amount of media hype across the nation. But the facts on this drug's mechanism of action, intended benefits, adverse effects, and efficacy borne in clinical trials have gone largely under the radar.
Joining Dr. Michael Krychman to discuss the rise of flibanserin and its key takeaways for clinicians is Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine in the Department of OB/GYN and Professor in the Departments of Reproductive Biology and Psychiatry at Case Medical Center University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
In the past 20 years, rates of bariatric surgery have risen more than 800%. Of the number of bariatric procedures performed every year, women of reproductive age account for the vast majority of patients. What are the obstetric and gynecological effects of these various surgical procedures on female patients, and how can potential complications be prevented? Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Renee S. Allen, Board certified OB/GYN and hospitalist, Fellow of ACOG, and Masters of Health Sciences from Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss OB/GYN counseling strategies for women who have undergone or intend to undergo bariatric surgery.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Renée Simone Yolanda Allen, MD, MHSc., FACOG
Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Renee S. Allen, Board certified OB/GYN and hospitalist, Fellow of ACOG, and Masters of Health Sciences from Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Allen shares her expertise as an OB/GYN hospitalist, the growing support from ACOG in this new arena, and the goals of an emerging subspecialty.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade, MD, FACP
Host Dr. Maurice Pickard welcomes Dr. Funmi Olopade, Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human Genetics, Director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, and Director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Olopade discusses disparities in health outcomes for black women with breast cancer. Dr. Olopade is an expert in cancer risk assessment and individualized treatment for the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, having developed novel management strategies based on an understanding of the altered genes in individual patients. She stresses comprehensive risk reduction and prevention strategies in high-risk populations, as well as earlier detection through advanced imaging technologies.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
From mapping AEDs on a phone app to communicating with colleagues on Facebook, technology has become an integral part of daily life. Some would even call their phones an extension of the human nervous system, as evinced by a near-constant awareness of their battery life. Yet despite this high prevalence and demand for social media in regular affairs, medicine has been slow to adopt it.
Join Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Nathaniel DeNicola discuss the role of technology and social media in medicine, with particular attention to ACOG's adoption over the past 10 years.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
As many clinicians have become increasingly aware, the problem of obesity involves a complex interplay of habits and hormones, influenced by genetic predispositions and cultural practices alike. Whereas the supposed magic bullets of weight loss pills and fad diets are always in high demand, few to none have demonstrated consistent benefit for patients, and the struggle to avoid the "yo yo effect" of regained weight goes on.
Sexual health problems represent some of the most difficult issues reported by patients who are obese, but rarely are these complaints properly registered or addressed by clinicians. Joining Dr. Michael Krychman at ACOG’s annual scientific meeting to focus on this neglected aspect of obesity is Dr. Maida Taylor, Clinical Professor of OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences of the University of California-San Francisco. They discuss counseling strategies and interventions for patients striving toward better sexual health as they pursue more healthy, stable weight.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Many people believe that exercise during pregnancy is detrimental to the health of the fetus. This belief seems to have come from an outdated study that the fetus’s heart rate drops if the mother exercises. More recent studies, however, have supported a counterposition that exercise during pregnancy is safe and can actually be beneficial for both the mother and fetus.
Join Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Linda Szymanski, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They discuss the latest research on exercise during pregnancy, from benefits to harms, and how clinicians can counsel patients on the "right" amount of exercise during this life period.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Low libido, a condition affecting an estimated 10% of women, can develop at any age and be attributed to several factors in a woman’s life, from lifestyle changes to medication and procedural side effects.
Join host Dr. Michael Krychman and Dr. Leah Millheiser, Director of Female Sexual Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, on the floor of ACOG’s annual scientific meeting. They discuss current knowledge gaps in recognizing and treating low libido, and the importance of sexual health psychology within therapeutic approaches.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Maureen Whelihan, MD
There is a stigma around sex in the United States. That stigma makes it difficult both for patients to disclose details about their sex lives in clinical settings and for physicians to ask patients about sex. Consequentially patients may have treatable but unaddressed sexual problems because their physicians don't know those problems exists.
Join Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Maureen Whelihan, President of The Center for Sexual Health and Education in West Palm Beach, Florida, as they discuss case stories spanning the various ages and stages of sexual health, and their implications in helping physicians and patients talk about sex.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Studies in the field of anthropology have shown that having a healthy grandmother plays a critically positive role in family cohesion. But the wholistic, personalized health needs of women in their elder years are not always recognized. This care disparity is all the more prominent in general OB/GYN practice, but thanks to the work of a select few, the trends may be about to change.
Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with Dr. Sarah Berga, Professor and Chair of OB/GYN at Wake Forest School of Medicine at ACOG’s annual meeting in San Francisco. They discuss maintaining grandmothers' health across both physiological and psychological spectra, and how this attention in care fundamentally changes larger family units for the better.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
For women in their 40's and 50's, approximately one in four will develop a pelvic floor disorder such as urinary incontinence. By the age of 80, that prevalence rises to more than 50 percent. The struggle with a pelvic floor disorder has lasting effects on a woman's sexual health, leading to numerous psychosocial and physical consequences in turn. But of equal concern to many patients dealing with the symptoms of their disorder is the potential aftermath of reconstructive surgical treatments, such as mesh slings, due to their troubling complication rates. Are these concerns justified, and if so, how can the risks be mitigated by both physicians and patients?
Joining Dr. Michael Krychman to discuss the misconceptions versus realities of pelvic floor disorder treatments is Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, Professor in the departments of OB/GYN and Urology at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and Drector of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery section of Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Jeanne Conry, 64th President of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Mark DeFrancesco, 66th President of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to the program. Dr. DeFrancesco looks back at the accomplishments of his immediate predecessors, and reflects on the three-fold initiative to which he will dedicate his efforts on behalf of ACOG to advance the OB/GYN specialty for years to come.
Dr. DeFrancesco is managing partner at Westwood Women’s Health in Waterbury, Connecticut, a division of Women’s Health Connecticut. He is a founding member of this organization, and served as its chief medical officer for many years.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
In the past several years, endometrial ablation has become an increasingly utilized method for minimalizing heavy menstrual bleeding. What's more, this procedure has since been brought into the outpatient setting. But what do clinicians who are considering bringing this procedural practice into their offices need to know before moving forward?
Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss the benefits and limitations of in-office endometrial ablation is Dr. Monte Swarup, Partner at New Horizons Women’s Care from the Arizona OB/GYN Affiliates, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University in Phoenix, AZ.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
The market for sexual health products and accessories, from moisturizers to lubricants to self-stimulators, is very large, and this creates confusion among patients and physicians alike as to which types of products are most helpful for specific sexual health problems. To address ways to gauge the safety and efficacy of sexual health products on the market, particularly for perimenopausal patients with special needs, Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Dr. Barb Depree, gynecologist, menopause care specialist, and founder of MiddlesexMD, a website providing information and recommended products for women's sexual health.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Tom Gellhaus, President-Elect of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, to discuss his vision for ACOG's initiatives to come, inspired in part by both his unique clinical training background and his extensive legislative activity experience on behalf of OB/GYN specialists nationwide.
Dr Gellhaus is Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN and Director of General OB/GYN at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa. City.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
For years, women's sexual health matters have been relatively ignored in both clinical practice and the public eye despite consistently heavy media attention drawn towards men's sexual issues and associated therapeutic products. But there is recent evidence that the tide of public awareness is beginning to change, and that's women's sexual health is becoming more openly discussed across medical, public, and corporate entities. Joining Dr. Michael Krychman to qualify this new trend and examine ways to open communication about sexual health with women in clinical practice is Dr. Alyssa Dweck, assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN at the Mount Sanai School of Medicine and expert in women's sexual health and dysfunction.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Bladder leakage is one of many health-related issues that our female patients deal with. There are newly available treatment options, including non-surgical options, to help remedy the problem. Host Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Dr. Holly Thacker to decipher the pros and cons of the various options available. Dr. Holly L. Thacker, nationally known for her leadership in women’s health, is the founder of the Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Fellowship and is currently Professor and Director of the Center for Specialized Women’s Health at Cleveland Clinic and Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. She is also author of two books: Women’s Health: Your Body, Your Hormones, Your Choices and Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause.
Most women in the United States will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. But the range of issues experienced is very wide, from asymptomatic disease to debilitating illness. Joining Dr. Renee Matthews to examine the mysterious etiology and pathogenesis, quality of life impacts, and modern medical and surgical approaches to fibroids is Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Shepherd is also founder of Her Viewpoint, an online community empowering women about their health.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Placenta accreta, also known as invasive placentation, is on the rise in US labor and delivery wards. It’s also potentially deadly, and healthcare professionals need to know how to detect it quickly and manage it safely.
Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz at Omnia Education’s Women’s Health Annual Visit in New York to discuss the types, risks, and therapeutic approaches for placenta accreta is Dr. Jordan Perlow, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, and Associate Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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 Perlow, Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, and Associate Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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 fiction about hypnosis in medicine at Omnia Education’s Women’s Health Annual Visit in New York is Dr. David Gandell, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Host: Howard Levy, MD, PhD
Guest: Cynthia Casson Morton, PhD
After many years of collaborative research spanning the globe, the genetic mechanisms of uterine fibroid development have become well understood. What are the clinical ramifications of this knowledge, and how can genetic testing further guide treatment decisions? Speaking with Dr. Howard Levy on the genetics of uterine fibroids is Dr. Cynthia Morthon, Past President of the American Society of Human Genetics, and Professor of OB/GYN and Pathology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
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 health reasons. They also can have numerous side-effects and offer only marginal improvement -- according to a doctor associated with the study.
Host Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. Mickey Karram, Director of Fellowship Program on Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Karram will share preliminary findings from a trail evaluating laser treatment on post-menopausal women and breast cancer survivors experiencing vaginal health issues.
Supported by an Educational Grant from BD Diagnostics.
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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.
Supported by an Educational Grant from BD Diagnostics.
ReachMD retains full editorial control of the content for this program.
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 who helped jumpstart this critical development: Dr. Michael Krychman, Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health in Newport Beach, CA.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
It is known from prior studies that healthcare professionals who wait for the subjects of sex and intimacy to be brought forth by their patients will typically not cover these important health topics at all. Nowhere is this more prominent than in elderly patient populations, particularly in women, where even the mere idea of continuing sexuality is so often ignored. Dr. Michael Krychman, Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship in Newport Beach, CA, joins host Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss counseling strategies on sexual health that physicians must incorporate into their practices for optimal care of elder women.
Host: Ana Maria Rosario
Guest: David Gandell, MD
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease. However, it is also one that is commonly underrecognized and misdiagnosed. Senior reporter Ana Maria Rosario chats with Dr. David L. Gandell to discuss genital herpes, from its prevalence to presentation of symptoms, treatment options, and ongoing therapy. Of particular focus within their discussion is the importance of counseling patients through the course of diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Gandell is a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has long been dedicated to the optimization of pregnancy and perinatal outcomes; but according to Dr. Vincenzo Berghella, President of SMFM and Professor of OB/GYN at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, this mission is continually challenged by ongoing issues such as maternal morbidity and mortality, preterm birth, lack of updated practice guidelines, and OB/GYN burnout. Dr. Berghella speaks with host Dr. Matt Birnholz about SMFM's response to these and other issues, and includes his recently published 6 keys to physician happiness on behalf of practicing OB/GYNs everywhere.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
National organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology have published updated guidelines for cervical cancer screening. Crucial variations in these guidelines make implementing a sound, effective clinical protocol for management of gynecologic screening and treatment a challenge; and it is imperative that women's healthcare providers have a thorough understanding of clinical implications.
This Omnia Education program is presented by Dr. Thomas C. Wright, Jr., MD, Professor of Pathology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Guest: Greg Brown
Host: Bruce Japsen
For breast cancer patients, there is often an untold story after mastectomy and treatment. Greg Brown, chief executive officer of ImpediMed, tells host Bruce Japsen about how women can suffer a debilitating complication known as lymphedema and how test makers are moving to help diagnose the problem early.
Guest: David Soper, MD
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
Even though herpes is not a life threatening disease, it is widespread. One in five Americans have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 herpes. It's important for physicians to debunk the myth that patients can't pass along herpes to their partner if they don't have symptoms. Dr. David Soper, director of the division of gynecology and general obstetrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses with host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo the best way to diagnose the disease, treatment plans, how to counsel patients and the possibility of a vaccine in the future.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Michael Holick, PhD, MD
It seems these days patients know more about the benefits of Vitamin D than their physicians. Doctors are soaking up the information and making sure their patients are taking the proper levels of Vitamin D. Dr. Michael Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics and director of the Bone Health Care Clinic and the Heliotherapy, Light, and Skin Research Center at Boston University Medical Center, joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to discuss the proper dosage, risk factors, geographical factors and benefits of Vitamin D.
Guest: Carol Sakala
Host: Bruce Japsen
Maternity care accounts for a very large expenditure in the US healthcare system, which can include overuse of procedures, drugs and tests. How can all of this be corrected to increase quality? Carol Sakala, director of programs for the Childbirth Connection, tells the Chicago Tribune's Bruce Japsen about how a balance can be achieved with evidenced-based maternity care and why doctors and their patients should take notice.
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Guest: Aine Collier, EdD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Rarely do we encounter an issue in medicine as divisive as contraception. Author Aine Collier from the University of Maryland discusses the history of birth control with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Host: Shira Johnson, MD
Guest: Domeena Renshaw, MD
Dr. Domeena Renshaw, Professor of Psychiatry and Founder/Director of the Sexual Dysfunction Clinic at Loyola University School of Medicine, discusses female sexual dysfunction.