Nutrition: Recent Episodes
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP
Though 100% soybean oil was once the standard for lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition, mixed lipid emulsions have become more popular over the last decade. But there are a variety of patient-specific factors to consider before determining which type of lipid emulsion is appropriate. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Phil Ayers to compare the available options and recommend strategies for selecting and monitoring patients. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services in the Department of Pharmacy at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP
When considering multi-chamber bag parenteral nutrition (MCB-PN), there are a variety of factors to consider, including the patients’ hemodynamic stability and nutrient needs. After a patient is selected, their whole care team must be aware of common risks and challenges to ensure safe and effective delivery. Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Phil Ayers to discuss appropriate patient selection based on recent updates to ASPEN guidelines and safety considerations. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services in the Department of Pharmacy at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MI.
Host: Jody Takemoto, PhD
Guest: Donald Y. Leung, MD, PhD
There’s currently no way of knowing who’s going to develop a food allergy and who isn’t, which means early treatment or even prevention can't begin. But that might all change based on a recent study, which found that skin biomarkers may be able to predict the development of food allergies in pediatric patients. Here with Dr. Jody Takemoto to talk about these findings and their potential implications on food allergy care and prevention is Dr. Donald Leung, Head of Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Wilson Tang, MD
Many different artificial sweeteners are being consumed by patients; however, this discussion will focus on research around one that has been used in the food industry for a long time, called erythritol. Interestingly, it was found that patients with cardiac problems had the highest levels of erythritol levels in their blood, which prompted further studies on this association. So to learn more about the impact of artificial sweeteners on heart disease and how we can guide patients into consuming less, join Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley as she speaks with Dr. Wilson Tang, Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Co-Author of the article, titled “The Artificial Sweetener Erythritol and Cardiovascular Event Risk,” published in Nature Medicine in February 2023.
Host: Karima Benameur, MD
According to recent data, nutrition plans like the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets can help patients with a variety of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, stroke, and dementia. Tune in to hear Dr. Karima Benameur discuss this research and how we can counsel patients with neurological diseases about nutrition. Dr. Karima Benameur is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Emory University who presented a session on this topic at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Melanie Dispenza, MD
The future therapeutic landscape for food allergy prevention is looking clearer as a drug typically used to treat hematologic malignancies has shown to prevent systemic anaphylaxis to allergens and increase patients' tolerance to peanuts. Along with this, other therapies are also in development for allergy treatment. To learn more, join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this study and its findings with Dr. Melanie Dispenza, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Sayantani Sindher, MD
Recently, Omalizumab was studied in patients due to the avoidance of management and guidance when it comes to treating food allergies in children and adults. According to this doctor, approximately 45 percent of patients seen in his clinic have multi-food allergies that are not being met with current treatment options. So to explain his research, Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Sayantani Sinder, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology Physician at Stanford Healthcare and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Louis J. Aronne, MD, FTOS
In the SURMOUNT-4 trial, 100 patients with obesity were on tirezpatide for 9 months, and the average weight loss was 20.9 percent. The patients were then randomized to receive either placebo with behavioral intervention or tirzepatide for another year, and the patients in the former group regained a significant amount of weight. Dive further into the study’s findings and implications with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Louis Aronne, the Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.
Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH
Guest: Chiadi Ndumele, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S.
For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) has identified cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which reflects a strong overlap between heart disease, kidney disease, and obesity. The major clinical consequence of CKM syndrome is multi-organ dysfunction with a particularly high incidence and burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the result of this is premature morbidity and mortality. So as a result, recognizing CKM syndrome is the first step in earlier diagnosis and treatment. Dive into this episode with Dr. Javed Butler who’s joined by Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Obesity and Cardiometabolic Research at Johns Hopkins University.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Manpreet Mundi, MD
Enteral nutrition intolerance is quite prevalent as it can be seen in up to 40 percent of patients who are tube fed. Due to the significant consequences of intolerance, there’s an urgency to manage patients symptoms, and one option that’s been shown to help is peptide-based tube feeding formulas. Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to talk about the management of enteral feeding intolerance with peptide-based tube feeding formulas is Dr. Manpreet Mundi, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Kalpesh Thakkar, MD, MSCR
Cow’s milk protein allergy is the most common food allergy in infants. And overall, it’s important to know that in general, the incidence of allergy is increasing worldwide. To take a deep dive, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Kalpesh Thakkar, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Memorial Hermann Medical Group in Sugarland, Texas.
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Katherine Bennett, MPH, RD, CLEC
Caregivers and children often face challenges when trying to find a formula that’s well-tolerated, and the burden of feeding intolerance extends to the healthcare system as well. Find out how blenderized whole food tube feeding whole food tube feeding formulas like Compleat Organic Blends can help address those challenges and benefit pediatric patients with Dr. Jennifer Caudle and Ms. Katherine Bennett, a registered dietitian at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County in California.
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Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, DtP, PhD
What’s the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out with Dr. John Buse as he speaks with Dr. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier about his research that sought to answer this exact question. Dr. Drouin-Chartier is an Assistant Professor at the Faculté de Pharmacie at Laval University and a researcher in the Nutrition, Health, and Society Center of the Institute on Nutrition and Functional Foods in Quebec, Canada.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Marianna Arvanitakis, MD, PhD
Patients with non-celiac gluten sensitivity can experience the same symptoms of those with celiac disease and IBS, complicating the diagnostic process. Find out how you can accurately identify and distinguish non-celiac gluten sensitivity from other digestive disorders with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Marianna Arvanitakis, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology from the HUB Erasme Hospital in Brussels, Belgium.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Sorana Segal-Maurer, MD
Research has shown that those living with HIV are more likely to be malnourished and experience nutrient deficiencies that play an essential role in their immunity. In the early days of HIV, a typical recommendation was to increase a patient’s calorie count. To discuss how the focus on nutrition has changed now that this patient population is living much longer, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Sorana Segal-Maurer, Director of Infectious Diseases at New York-Presbyterian Queens and Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.
Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Karen D. Corbin, PhD, RD
One of the biggest missing links in current literature about obesity and the gut microbiome was causality. In an effort to address that gap, a recent clinical trial was conducted, and now, the results are in. So what were the key findings, and how can we translate those findings into clinical practice? Find out how one’s diet can affect the gut microbiome with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Karen Corbin, an Investigator at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute in Orlando, Florida.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Marianna Arvanitakis, MD, PhD
Consuming ultra-processed foods can pose many risks to your health that go beyond the GI system. Explore the risks associated with ultra-processed foods with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Marianna Arvanitakis, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology from the HUB Erasme Hospital in Brussels, Belgium.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Carol Kirkpatrick, PhD, MPH, RDN, CLS, FNLA
The National Lipid Association (NLA) recently published updated recommendations for lifestyle therapies to manage three common dyslipidemias in adults. To discuss this, Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley is joined by Dr. Carol Kirkpatrick, Clinical Lipid Specialist and Clinical Scientist at Midwest Biomedical Research.
Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Anastassios Pittas, MD, MS
Vitamin D has numerous benefits, and according to a recent study, it can even help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabtes. Learn more about the key findings from this research with Dr. John Buse and Dr. Anastassios Pittas, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Endocrinology at Tufts Medical Center.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Shelby Yaceczko, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC
The burden of malnutrition across the globe is very high, with hospitals and care teams being directly impacted. Here with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley to share what we need to know about the relationship between nutritional deficiencies and health economics in the hospital is Ms. Shelby Yaceczko, an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento, California.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Dejan Micic, MD
Early intervention is key when it comes to optimizing outcomes among patients suffering from malnutrition. Explore best practices for identifying and treating adult malnutrition with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Dejan Micic, Associate Professor of Medicine at UChicago Medicine.
Host: Dawn Adams, MD
Discover best practices for taking a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to nutritional care with Dr. Dawn Adams, Medical Director for the Center for Human Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Host: Mazen Noureddin, MD
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an epidemic with enormous health and economic implications. Join us for our chairman’s perspective on best practices to identify, screen, and refer patients. Dr. Mazen Noureddin also examines some of the emerging therapeutics that may change your approach to NASH.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Carolyn Newberry, MD
Commercially blenderized and standard tube feeding formulas are both ways we can deliver food to our patients requiring home enteral nutrition. So how do these two types of formulas stack up against one another? Find out with Dr. Charles Turck as he discusses the latest literature findings and other key considerations with Dr. Carolyn Newberry, Director of GI Nutrition at Weill Cornell Medical Center’s Division of Gastroenterology.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD
Cow’s milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood and can have a heavy burden on our young patients and their families. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, Director of the Pediatric Allergy Program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital NYU Langone, about how we can better manage these patients and address their unmet needs.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Osman Mohamed Elfadil, MD
Food allergies and malabsorptive conditions limit food options for patients and can lead to malnutrition if alternative sources of nutrition aren’t found. So how might peptide-based formulations fit into our management approach for these GI-compromised patients? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to break down how peptide-based formulations work to improve GI tolerance, who might benefit from them, and the latest data from clinical trials is Dr. Osman Mohamed Elfadil, Senior Research Fellow in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Host: Marshall Miller
This episode of Rub Some Dirt in It is getting curiouser and curiouser. See if you can solve these two cases before host Marshall Miller reveals the rare and unexpected diagnoses.
Guest: Rajagopal Sekhar, MD
Clinicians are still working to understand the mechanisms behind age-related declines and what interventions might help promote healthy aging. Could supplementation with the nutritional compounds glycine and n-acetylcysteine (GlyNAC) play a role by improving intracellular antioxidant levels? Dr. Rajagopal Sekhar shares the latest clinical data on GlyNAC supplementation in older adults.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Lauren Williams, MCN,RD,LD
Kids with dyslipidemia don’t have much different nutritional needs than other young kids their age. However, there are a few key things to be aware of. So how can clinicians meet families where they are to improve their diet? Dive into the unique needs of youth with dyslipidemia as Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley is joined by Lauren Williams, Class II Clinical Dietician at Cook Children’s Health System.
Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD
Guest: Luke Laffin, MD
Six commonly used supplements thought to improve patients’ cholesterol may be doing more harm than good. So what do we need to know about these supplements? To walk us through the results of the SPORT trial, Dr. Matthew Sorrentino is joined by Dr. Luke Laffin, Co-Director of the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders at the Cleveland Clinic.
Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH
Food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help relieve food insecurity. But can they also lower healthcare spending? To answer this question, Dr. John Buse sits down with Dr. Seth Berkowitz from the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Host: Anurag Singh, MD, PhD
Declines in muscle strength and endurance are common as people get older, and there’s a need to identify effective interventions to help. Could Urolithin A, a nutritional supplement shown to improve cellular health, be a part of the solution? Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Amazentis, shares new clinical data on Urolithin A’s impact on muscle function among adults 65 years and older.
Host: Chris Rinsch, PhD
Age-related declines in muscle strength can begin as early as one’s thirties, and mitochondrial dysfunction is considered a contributing factor in this decline. A Urolithin A nutritional supplement supports mitochondrial health and may help improve muscle performance. Dr. Chris Rinsch, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Amazentis, shares clinical data on Urolithin A supplementation.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Sarah McGill, MD, MSc
Alpha-gal allergy is a recently identified food allergy to red meat and other products made by mammals. So what more do we need to know about this new allergy, and which of our patients are at risk for anaphylaxis? To dive into this topic, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Sarah McGill, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina, to discuss her recent research on alpha-gal allergy.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: William Chey, MD
The role of diet and nutrition in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has long been established, but clinical updates are always evolving. That’s why Dr. Peter Buch welcomes Dr. William Chey, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan, to talk about the latest clinical updates from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Nick Kusnezov, MD
Can you balance locum tenens with a full-time career? To answer that question, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, to walk us through his journey from joining the military to locum tenens.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Maitreyi Raman , MD, MSc, FRCPC
Diet and nutrition is known to play a large role in the onset and treatment of IBD. So what were some of the trending sessions focusing on diet and nutrition at the 2022 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress? Join Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she speaks with Dr. Maitreyi Raman to explore the latest research advancements in diet therapies.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Roni Devlin, MD
As rates of burnout continue to rise in the healthcare community, how can help our female physicians combat it? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Roni Devlin, to discuss how we can prevent burnout for female physicians.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM
For older adults, losing weight can be an almost impossible task…which then begs the question: have we been giving the wrong advice? And can stopping age-related weight gain and muscle loss be done in six simple steps? To find out, Dr. John Russell speaks with nutritionist and exercise physiologist Ms. Heidi Skolnik, co-author of The Whole Body Reset.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Frances Onyimba, MD
Over the last two decades, up to 20 percent of the population in industrialized nations have reported an abnormal physical response to food ingestion, also known as an adverse reaction to food. So what key information do we need to know about food allergies and intolerances amid this recent rise around the world? To find out, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Frances Onyimba, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Together, they’ll discuss how we can better identify and diagnose food allergies and intolerances.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Charles P. Vega, MD
We now have evidence-based options to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event burden beyond any previously available therapy. A pragmatic approach that addresses residual cardiovascular (CV) risk across a variety of risk factors and that goes beyond LDL-C lowering therapies is needed to optimally manage patients with or at high risk of ASCVD. Pharmacists treating these patients require review of recent data and guidelines so they can incorporate these findings into clinical practice. Join us to ensure you’re keeping up with the science and giving your patients the best care.
Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH
Guest: Justin Ezekowitz, MD, MBBCh, MSc
The Study of Dietary Intervention under 100 millimole in Heart Failure (SODIUM-HF) trial was designed to assess the effects of a low-sodium diet on adverse cardiovascular events. So what were the study’s findings, and what do they mean for our patients with heart failure? Dr. Javed Butler is joined by Dr. Justin Ezekowitz, who shared the SODIUM-HF trial results at the 2022 American of Cardiology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
What’s it like becoming a locum tenens physician right out of residency? Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Trevor Cabrera, a Board-Certified pediatrician who trained in Houston, Texas, to share his firsthand experience and offer advice for residents.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Samantha Conroy, MD
Locum tenens can improve quality of care around the globe—especially in remote and underserved communities. To share how, Dr. Paul Doghramji joins Dr. Samantha Conroy, a family practice obstetrician to share her experiences working as a locum tenens obstetrician in underserved communities.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Maurice G. Sholas, MD, PhD
After years of serving the New Orleans community, one physician decided to pursue locum tenens work. Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Dr. Maurice Sholas, a pediatric physical rehabilitation physician, to share his experiences with locum tenens and in New Orleans.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
What’s it like becoming a locum tenens physician right out of residency? Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Trevor Cabrera, a Board-Certified pediatrician who trained in Houston, Texas, to share his firsthand experience and offer advice for residents.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Heather Moday, MD
When we say the words behavior, diet, habits, and environment, chances are you don't think of the body's immune system. But based on recent research, all of those factors play a role in influencing immune function. So how can we keep them in mind and boost our immunity in the face of prevalent diseases, including COVID-19? Find out with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Heather Moday, author of The Immunotype Breakthrough: Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health, and Build Lifelong Resilience.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Joseph E. Bavaria, MD
Featuring a wide range of disciplines and a new approach to comprehensive care, what do we need to know about the Aorta Center at Penn Medicine? Dr. John Russell is joined by Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria to dive into this aortic program and discuss a new approach to comprehensive care.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Amir E. Masoud, MD
Gastroparesis affects approximately five million people in the United States alone, and there are more than 50 recognized causes. In recent years, however, it's been shown that simply accelerating gastric emptying may not improve symptoms, and the overlap of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis has further clouded our understanding of this condition. So to help clear up some of that confusion, Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. Amir Masoud about treatment strategies for gastroparesis.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Nitin K. Ahuja, MD
The symptoms of early satiety, chronic nausea, and even vomiting can be physically and emotionally challenging for the gastroparesis patient. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the journey from diagnosis to treatment is often daunting and frustrating. So to help us combat these challenges, Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with Dr. Nitin Ahuja, who walks us through the ins and outs of diagnosing and managing gastroparesis.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Kellie Moore, ND
We've all heard the phrase "you are what you eat." But are we now at a point where science is backing up that old saying? To find out how our diet can impact our cognitive function and mood, Dr. Hector Chapa speaks with naturopathic physician Dr. Kellie Moore. Together, they’ll review the foods that we should eat versus avoid and the resources we can use to help our patients have a healthy mind and body.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Naga Chalasani, MD
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) continues to be one of the leading causes of acute liver failure, and its prevalence is only increasing. That’s why Dr. Peter Buch speaks with leading expert Dr. Naga Chalasani, who talks about everything we need to know about DILI—from its phenotypes to common symptoms to look for in patients.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Kathryn Gallagher, MS, RN, BSN
Guest: Kate Newcomb-DeSanto, MSN, RN, MSW
What does Penn Medicine’s newly-opened patient room facility have to offer? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Penn Medicine Clinical Advisors Kathy Gallagher and Kate Newcomb-DeSanto to discuss the new pavilion and how it's revolutionizing patient care.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Sandy Marks
Guest: Kim Horvath, JD
Guest: Kyle Thomson, JD
With telehealth services expanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, has our access to them changed? To better understand this, Dr. Charles Turck meets with Sandy Marks, Kim Horvath, and Kyle Thomson from the AMA to explore what’s been done to provide Medicare coverage during a public health emergency and what’s on the horizon for telehealth access.
Host: Peter Libby, MD
Guest: Lawrence A. Leiter, MD
Guest: Prof. Kausik Ray, MBChB, MD, MPhil
This CME Roundtable highlights key takeaways and late-breaking data shared at a symposium held at the AHA annual meeting. Hear updated management strategies, new data, and guidelines to help you manage patients with established ASCVD who are at an increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Emily Carroll, JD, MSW
The No Surprises Act aims to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. But how exactly does it go about doing that, and what’s the current status of its implementation? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share progress and challenges associated with the No Surprises Act is Ms. Emily Carroll, a senior legislative attorney for the American Medical Association's Advocacy Resource Center.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Sarah Ali, MD
From working in a big city to taking on an assignment in a small mountain village, Dr. Sarah Ali from the Ventura County Medical Center joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to talk about her adventures abroad with locum tenens and share key lessons she learned along the way.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Caren Heller, MD, MBA
For patients living with IBD, paying special attention to their nutrition is paramount. So which is more effective for IBD patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms: a Mediterranean style diet or the Special Carbohydrate diet? That’s what the Diets to Induce Remission in Crohn's Disease (DINE-CD) study sought to find out, and now the results are in. Join Dr. Peter Buch as he explores the study's key findings with Dr. Caren Heller, Chief Scientific Officer at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Mojgan Saber, MD
Can Locum Tenens be an option for healthcare professionals just completing their residency? Dr. Paul Doghramji is joined by Dr. Mojgan Saber to share her own experience as well as tips and tricks for residents looking at Locum Tenens right after residency.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Candice Taylor Lucas, MD, MPH, FAAP
What is cultural humility, and how can it be incorporated into clinical practice? How does your patient's culture impact their health behaviors, and why does your culture matter?
Listen in as two leading experts navigate concerns surrounding cultural humility and emphasize the importance of empathy, awareness, and advocacy. Discover ways to integrate small but important changes into your clinical practice to help bridge communication gaps and enable your patients to thrive.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Sateria Venable
Regional healthcare disparities are biases that are based on where people live. Are your patients’ treatment options being impacted and limited by their geographical location? Join us as our two experts discuss how to support broader policy issues and highlight the importance of diagnostic algorithms that have been developed with diverse input. These steps may be of value in your clinical practice to ensure all patients have equal access to care regardless of their epidemiologic, socioeconomic, or insurance circumstances.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Lionel Phillips, MBA
Learn why diversity in clinical trials is so important to community health. Two experts discuss the key role that trusted messengers play in enrollment, why it is critical to break the cycle of medical mistrust, and the downstream effect of a lack of diversity in clinical trials.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Robert O. Roswell, MD, FACC, FACP
Diversifying our physician workforce so that it is more racially, ethnically, and geographically balanced can ultimately have a positive impact on community health. Join us as two experts discuss how pipeline programs reaching children as early as elementary school can help ensure workplace diversity. Also find out how clinicians can be advocates for their patients by helping to disentangle them from structural inequities and working towards policy changes. There’s a lot than can be done to provide more balanced care, but we need to look beyond simple fixes to the root causes of the issues. So find your bandwidth – that’s what you can do today – and discover why it’s so important to move upstream to solve the problems manifesting downstream.
Host: Carol Wysham, MD
Guest: Christopher Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
Dr. Carol Wysham meets with Dr. Christopher Taylor, Professor of Medical Dietetics at the Ohio State University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, to take a look at low protein intake and its overall impact on diabetic patients.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE
An ongoing question for clinicians and patients alike is how diet can impact IBD treatment and management. Here to discuss this topic with Dr. Neil Nandi is Dr. James Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania IBD Center. Dr. Lewis recently conducted a clinical randomized trial that compared the impact of two diets on patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease symptoms, and now, Drs. Nandi and Lewis are diving into this study, the reasoning behind it, and its outcomes.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Kristle Lynch, MD
There are many questions and considerations that arise when managing patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, which is exactly what the 2020 AGA guidelines seek to address. Joining Dr. Neil Nandi to walk us through those guidelines and how we can apply them to the care of our patients with eosinophilic esophagitis is Dr. Kristle Lynch, Associate Professor Clinical Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Host: Eric Verdin, MD
Here to talk about some of the cellular changes associated with aging, how these changes manifest clinically as we age, and emerging nutritional interventions to target these changes is Dr. Eric Verdin, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN
Many patients tailor their diets to their gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS, and adopt a low FODMAP regimen. What skills do we need to help screen patients for FODMAP sensitivities and identify foods they should avoid? Dr. Neil Nandi will be discussing these skills with Kate Scarlata, a registered dietitian, and a New York Times best-selling author.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP
Thanks to recent research and advancements, our understanding and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has greatly evolved over the years. So what do we now know about diagnosing and treating this common GI disorder? Find out with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Arlene Wright, President of the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network and Executive Vice President of the Nurse Practitioners of Lee County, Florida.
Guest: Tina Aswani Omprakash
Wellness includes many different aspects, but what about mental health and the stressors of life that affect IBD patients? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share key takeaways from a session at the 2021 Crohn’s and Colitis Congress called “Holistic View of IBD Diet Disparities and Well-Being” is Tina Aswani Omprakash, patient advocate and co-moderator of the session.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, AFRID, is a newly introduced eating disorder at the forefront of GI care. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Neil Nandi discuss the impact of ARFID on GI health with Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD
Patients with an inflammatory bowel disorder, or IBD, often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But how do the psychological impacts of PTSD impact our IBD patients? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University, to discuss IBD’s relationship with PTSD.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Maria T. Abreu, MD
Diet is a common concern for many patients with inflammatory bowel disorders. How can we best guide our patients on the influence of diet? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Maria Abreu, the director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at the University of Miami, to discuss the impact of diet on ulcerative colitis.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Maria T. Abreu, MD
Environmental factors can affect many different aspects of a patient’s heath, but how do these factors play a role in developing inflammatory bowel disorders, or IBD? Tune in to hear Dr. Neil Nandi and Dr. Maria Abreu, the director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at the University of Miami, discuss the role of environmental factors in patients at risk of developing IBD.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Devika Umashanker, MD
Obesity is a worldwide phenomenon and linked to morbidity and mortality. How can we help our obese patients along their weight loss journey to ensure long-term success? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Devika Umashanker, Obesity Medicine Director of the Department of Bariatric Surgery at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, to assess strategies for helping your patients see positive long-term weight loss outcomes.
Host: Stacy Kahn, MD
Guest: Jessica Allegretti, MD, MPH
FMT, or fecal microbiota transplantation, could be the therapeutic solution for patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. But what exactly is this treatment, and how is it changing the treatment landscape for patients with inflammatory bowel disease? Dr. Stacy Kahn, from Boston Children’s Hospital, is joined by Dr. Jessica Allegretti, from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, to discuss this new treatment option for IBD patients.
Host: Shira Johnson, MD
Guest: Arun Swaminath, MD
Recent studies have shown that smoking cannabis can improve some of the debilitating symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, but the overall results are still inconclusive. Based on our current understanding, what is the impact of medical cannabis on IBD? Shira Johnson and Dr. Arun Swaminath, a practicing gastroenterologist at Northwell Health and Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Program at Lenox Hill Hospital, discuss the research of using cannabis to treat IBD.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Matthew Coates, MD, PhD
Pain management is an unmet need for patients with IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease. How can we help them manage this excruciating symptom safely and effectively? Dr. Matthew Coates, a physician scientist at Penn State Health Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to identify what causes chronic pain and how we can best serve our patients.
Host: John E. Anderson, MD
Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Host: Carol Wysham, MD
The wintertime presents new challenges for patients with chronic diseases, specifically diabetes. But with the spread of COVID-19, how can we help keep our patients safe all winter long? Tune in to hear our Diabetes Discourse hosts Drs. Carol Wysham, John Buse, and John Anderson discuss strategies to effectively manage patients with diabetes during these winter months.
Published December X, 2020
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Megan Pesch, M.D.
Countless children across the nation are picky eaters, and families are on the lookout for effective solutions. With that in mind, Dr. Megan Pesch joins Kathy King to discuss her recent study on picky eaters and her insights on this common dilemma.
Guest: Iris Dotan, MD
Here to share his insights on difficult cases in Crohn’s disease is Dr. Eytan Mor from the Rabin Medical Center in Israel. Dr. Mor defines for us what a difficult case in Crohn’s disease looks like and the various treatment options that are available.
Published August 27, 2020
Guest: James Lindsay PhD, BM BCh, FRCP
Nutrition plays an important role in inflammatory bowel disease, but it’s important to instill in patients the understanding that even though a healthy diet can help reduce symptoms, it doesn’t mean that the disease itself has improved. Here to share how he talks about nutrition with his patients and other key management strategies like the low FODMAP diet is Dr. James Lindsay, Professor of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Barts Health in London.
Published August 27, 2020
Host: Stacy Kahn, MD
Inflammatory bowel disease in pediatric patients is not as uncommon as you may think. Dr. Stacy Kahn, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares her experience with healthy diet plans, preparing families for transition, and more.
Published August 7, 2020
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Teresa Pangan, PhD, RDN
Joining Kathy King to discuss the possible benefits and precautions of using supplemental doses of vitamin D to help fight COVID-19 is Dr. Teresa Pangan, a registered dietitian, health counselor, and keynote speaker.
Host: Abdullah Abdussalam, MD
Proactive Vs Reactive Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Infliximab in Crohn’s
Diana M Negoescu, Eva A Enns, PhD, Brooke Swanhorst, Bonnie Baumgartner, James P Campbell, Mark T Osterman, MD, Konstantinos Papamichael, PhD, Adam S Cheifetz, MD, Byron P Vaughn, MD
Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is increasingly performed for Infliximab (IFX) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). Reactive TDM is a cost-effective strategy to empiric IFX dose escalation. The cost-effectiveness of proactive TDM is unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the cost-effectiveness of proactive vs reactive TDM in a simulated population of CD patients on IFX.
Methods: We developed a stochastic simulation model of CD patients on IFX and evaluated the expected health costs and outcomes of a proactive TDM strategy compared with a reactive strategy. The proactive strategy measured IFX concentration and antibody status every 6 months, or at the time of a flare, and dosed IFX to a therapeutic window. The reactive strategy only did so at the time of a flare.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE
The recipe for a healthy gut involves much more than just prescribing medications and diet restrictions. Treating the whole patient by identifying malnourishment, dermatologic conditions, and psychosocial needs can help ensure that IBD doesn’t have any negative impacts beyond the gut. Join Dr. Matt Birnholz as he digests the highlights from the 2020 Crohn's and Colitis Congress session "IBD: Beyond the Gut" with guest Dr. James Lewis.
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Host: Stephanie Desmon
Guest: Roni Neff
Bare shelves in grocery stores feed pandemic anxiety but Roni Neff, an expert on food systems and public health at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, says this is not the biggest concern. Neff talks to Stephanie Desmon about how our robust food industry depends largely upon keeping its workers safe and well, how a pandemic completely shifts the model of emergency food access, and what’s being done to address these unique challenges to ensure everyone is fed.
Published April 16, 2020
Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D.
Allergic reactions to peanut are unpredictable in occurrence and in how they present, with some individuals experiencing severe reactions from even trace amounts. Fortunately, there’s now an FDA-approved treatment option available that—when used in conjunction with peanut avoidance—can help reduce the risk of these allergic reactions in children with peanut allergy, as pharmacist Dr. Linda Bernstein explains.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN
Fad diets are extremely popular and widely used when it comes to losing weight, yet there’s often no scientific evidence to support them. That’s why Christy Harrison, author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through INTUITIVE EATING, is here to dive into diet culture, fads, and intuitive eating.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Guest: Colin Zhu, DO
Everyone loves eating, but what if we told you that eating specific foods could be used as a primary treatment? Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss the combination of culinary arts and the science of medicine along with how he educates the healthcare community about culinary medicine.
Host: Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE
After the “Nutritional Therapy for IBD: From Theory to Your Practice” session at the second annual Crohn’s & Colitis Congress in Las Vegas, dietician Kelly Issokson and Dr. James Lewis recap the key takeaways, how you can implement those takeaways into your practice, and the benefits of recruiting dieticians and other healthcare professionals to provide your IBD patients with nutritional therapy.
Host: Lu Ann Cahn
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE
Whether they’re not getting enough calories or not eating a balanced diet due to disease restrictions, patients with IBD often have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. So how can you help them navigate these diet and nutrition challenges?
Filmed live at the 2018 Crohn's and Colitis Evening of Hope, Dr. James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania discusses strategies you can implement in your practice.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Daryl Gioffre, DC
Are our diets helping or hurting us? To examine the link between your gut and your overall health, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by nutritionist Daryl Gioffre, who suggests that an unhealthy gut could very well be the root cause of significant health issues.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Mimi Secor, nurse practitioner, women’s health expert, national speaker, and fitness guru, joins Dr. Matt Birnholz to talk about the challenges healthcare providers face when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle and provides steps you can take to implement wellness changes in your life.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Have we been fed misinformation about how our food choices affect our bodies? Listen in as Dr. Brian McDonough speaks with mythbuster and co-founder of the Florida Wellness Center Dr. Julie Gatza, who proposes a new spin on the most common misconception surrounding healthy eating.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Tanya Altmann, MD
To investigate the concerning rise in both asthma and allergies in children, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Tanya Altmann, pediatrician and Editor in Chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting books, to discuss why a missing component of the gut microbiome may be the potential cause and how nutrition and probiotics play a vital role in a child's growth and development.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN
Fatty liver disease affects more than thirty percent of Americans, most of whom go undiagnosed due to the typically asymptomatic early stages of the disease.
Joining Dr. Kathy King is Dr. Kristin Kirkpatrick, author of Skinny Liver and Lead Dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. From diagnosis to long-term effects, Dr. Kirkpatrick discusses how fatty liver disease has become an epidemic among the American population and the role of nutrition and lifestyle guidelines.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
With over 720,000 beef producers in the United States, the cattle industry has a huge economic impact on our society. However, many patients have questions regarding beef production and safety.
Dr. Sarah Place, Senior Director of Sustainable Beef Production Research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins Dr. Kathy King in discussing the balancing act of economic, environmental, and social awareness inside the industry.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Diet fad or bonafide therapy? A growing number of physicians seem to be asking this question in regards to intermittent fasting. Kathy King is joined by registered dietitian and health counselor Teresa Pangan. With over thirty years experience, Ms. Pangan reviews what intermittent fasting is, where it comes from, and how it could work for your patients.
Host: Barnett Mennen, MD
Guest: Sarah Hallberg, MD
Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and provide important nutrients for good health. However, they are also the main culprit behind elevated blood sugar and are problematic for diabetic patients trying to control their blood sugar levels.
Host Dr. Barry Mennen sits down with Dr. Sarah Hallberg to talk about carbohydrate restriction as a key to successful weight loss programs. She prescribes that adherence to a low-carb, high-fat diet is vital to patients for controlling their diabetes, with the possibility of being able to come off medications over time.
Dr. Sarah Hallberg is the Medical Director at Virta Health and Founder of the Indiana University-Arnett Health Medical Weight Loss Program in Lafayette, Indiana.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
There is nearly a 20% chance that each of us will suffer a concussion this year. More concerning yet, over 30% of those concussions will lead to a long-term, potentially permanent disability. Many studies have explored how the use of Omega-3 fatty acids may add some measure of resilience within the brain to withstand injury in those at significant risk.
Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Dr. Michael Lewis, founder of the nonprofit Brain Health Education and Research Institute about how the utilization of Omega-3 fatty acids may facilitate the concussion healing process and relieve symptoms.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes between 150 to 170 pounds of refined sugars every year. Excessive sugar consumption is linked to a long list of health problems, from obesity and cardiovascular disease to joint inflammation and ADHD, but most of us can’t seem to be able to stop eating sugar no matter how hard we try.
Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to address the growing threat of sugar addiction is health educator and wellness expert Dr. David Magnano.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food.
USDA Food Safety expert Sarah Lichtman joins host Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss ways to safely handle food, prevent food poisoning, and minimize risk of foodborne illnesses.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
The Mediterranean Diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Extra-virgin olive oil, a specific ingredient used abundantly in this diet, is now speculated to help protect people against cognitive decline.
Host Brian McDonough talks with Domenico Pratico, Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology at the Center for Translational Medicine at the Louis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, about how consumption of olive oil can preserve memory and cognitive ability and potentially reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Lyme disease is one of the most puzzling illnesses on the planet. Anyone who has suffered from its debilitating symptoms knows the frustrations of trying to find a cure.
Joining host Kathy King is Dr. Bill Rawls, physician and author of the book Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths and Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease. Dr. Rawls, who overcame Lyme disease himself, gives a comprehensive, practical review of clinical approaches.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Lise Alschuler, ND
Host Kathy King sits down with Dr. Lise Alschuler, naturopathic doctor, cancer survivor, and author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing. Dr. Alschuler is co-founder of iTHRIVEplan.com, a web application providing personalized wellness plans tailored to cancer survivors.
They talk about how integrative medicine specialists approach cancer: its causes, prevention strategies, and ways to include complementary therapies in patient treatments.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Michael Lewis
A natural nutrition therapy is showing promise for helping patient heal from concussions and traumatic brain injuries. With 3 to 4 ½ million concussions a year from sports, accidents, and military duty, concerns are at an all-time high. Physician and nutrition scientist Dr. Michael Lewis will introduce natural nutrition therapy, a unique way to prevent and treat concussions and brain injuries. Along with our host, Kathy King, he will discuss general nutrition guidelines for improving brain health.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Leah Sarris, RD, LDN
It's important for physicians to know how to talk to their patients about healthy eating habits and smart dietary choices, which can be a difficult conversation to have. Tulane Medical School is trying to overcome this obstacle by teaching their medical students how to cook, hoping that it translates into better communication with patients in the future.
Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle explores this innovative program with Chef Leah Sarris, a registered dietitian and Director of Operations and Executive Chef at the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. They talk about ways in which teaching culinary medicine to medical students is leading to healthy eating habits and improved outcomes for the larger community.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough chats with physician and nutrition expert Dr. Cass Ingram, author of The Wild Turmeric Cure, about the various reported health benefits of wild turmeric as a disease-preventing spice.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Polycystic Ovary Syndrom (PCOS) afflicts 10 to 15% of women worldwide, yet physicians often don't recognize the symptoms associated with this disease.
Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto-based naturopath and author of the book 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, about different approaches to managing PCOS and how dietary changes can make huge impacts for women dealing with PCOS.
Host: Prathima Setty, MD
More than one third of US adults are considered obese, and obesity-related conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers are now among the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. How are health care providers tackling this national and global problem?
Dr. Prathima Setty talks with Dr. Neeraj Bhushan, an internal medicine physician with extensive experience in obesity and associated chronic illnesses, about how physicians can approach and counsel their patients in regard to managing obesity and obesity-related conditions.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Can good nutrition improve cognition in the aging brain, as well as expand life spans in older adults? Host Kathy King speaks with dietitian and nutrition consultant Matthew Ruscigno about the latest research and subsequent dietetic recommendations aimed at seniors. They discuss which foods and dietary practices are now associated with helping seniors preserve cognition and live longer.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
It's estimated that 4 - 8% of the U.S. population has at least one food allergy, and the incidence rate appears to be growing. How do we explain this harmful trend in public health, and what can clinicians and patients do to help mitigate the risk of developing food allergies?
Host Kathy King is joined by Debra Indorato, nutrition advisor for Kids With Allergies, which is a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The two discuss the latest understandings and dietetic approaches to food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Osteoporosis treatments most commonly focus on drugs, hormone replacement therapies, and mineral supplements. But are there other effective ways to build bone vitality?
On this episode of NutritionEdge, Kathy King speaks with Dr. Amy Lanou, Professor and Chair of Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. Dr. Lanou is author of the book Building Bone Vitality: A Revolutionary Diet Plan to Prevent Bone Loss and Reverse Osteoporosis—Without Dairy, Calcium, Estrogen, or Drugs.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Diabulimia, defined as the manipulation of insulin treatments by Type 1 diabetic patients in order to lose weight, is a rising problem among teens and young adults in the U.S, particularly young women. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss this dual diagnosis phenomenon of diabetes and eating disorders, ways in which they exacerbate other disease processes, the long term consequences, and management priorities for phycisians is author and registered dietitian Susan Weiner. Susan is a recipient of the AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year award and has devoted much of her writing and clinical expertise to addressing diabulimia in at-risk patients.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Joining Kathy King to talk about vitamin D at the molecular, physiological, and clinical levels is Susan Allen, certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Next Level Functional Nutrition based in Tampa, FL.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Parents today are bombarded with confusing and sometimes harmful information in regard to which foods are best to give their kids. Nutritional guidelines are constantly changing and parents don’t know who to trust for medically sound and proven advice that works.
Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle sits down with Dr. Tanya Altmann, pediatrician, founder of Calabasas Pediatrics, and author of the book, What to Feed Your Baby: A Pediatrician’s Guide to the 11 Essential Foods to Guarantee Veggie-Loving, No Fuss, Healthy Eating Kids. The two talk about the importance of introducing children to healthy eating habits from an early age to ensure a good eating adult lifestyle.
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According to a new study, eating a diet that includes more plant-based protein is associated with a lower risk of death, while eating more animal protein is associated with a higher risk of death, especially among adults with at least one unhealthy behavior such as smoking, drinking alcohol, being overweight or living a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital examined how each protein source influenced long-term health. They looked at more than 131,000 adults participating in two long-running national health studies. Participants provided 25 to 30 years of detailed data on diet, lifestyle, and medical conditions. Researchers reviewed detailed food questionnaires that were sent to the participants every four years.
They found that higher intake of animal protein was positively associated with mortality and that the association was higher among adults who lived an unhealthy lifestyle. Substituting plant protein for animal protein, especially processed red meat, was associated with lower mortality, suggesting the importance of protein source.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
The simple act of going out to eat can be a tricky proposition for people dealing with gluten intolerance or sensitivity issues. A new portable device is aiming to help people with this problem by allowing them to test food’s gluten content and help find foods that they are able to eat.
Host Dr. Matt Birnholz talks with guest Carla Borsoi, Vice President of Marketing at 6Sensor Labs, about how this device will assist people living with gluten intolerance or sensitivity issues.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Inflammation is part of the body’s healing response to injury or infection. However, for people who suffer from chronic inflammation where no persisting injuries or infections are present, there are many potential health risks. What nutritional strategies can be employed to fight chronic inflammation?
Host Kathy King talks with Diana Noland, a board-certified nutritionist, about the newest understandings of food molecules in food being used to resolve inflammation and return the body to homeostasis.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Traditionally, marathon runners eat a high carbohydrate meal before a race to maximize the storage of glycogen in their muscles. But is this the best method to ensure race endurance?
Host Kathy King chats with sport nutritionist Nancy Clark about the best nutrition and diet strategies for training and running a marathon.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
What role does nutrition play in the success of high performance athletes?
Host Kathy King speaks with Lilah Al-Masri, registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics. Ms. Al-Masri is the former sports dietitian for the United States Naval Academy, and she has co-authored the book 100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition and Exercise. The two discuss nutritional considerations in various athletic contexts, from sport types to environmental changes to training-versus-competitive cycles.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Diana Noland
How can our dietary choices affect and even influence cancer outcomes?
Host Kathy King talks with Diana Noland, dietitian and board-certified clinical nutritionist on the adjunct faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and in private practice in Burbank, CA. Ms. Noland specializes in nutritional health for complex metabolic conditions, oncology, gastrointestinal, and neurologic chronic diseases. She speaks to the importance of proper nutrition for cancer patients; namely the roles that nutrition play in cancer treatment and specific nutritional problems cancer patients face.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
There are many herbs and supplements that have gained popularity as natural sexual aphrodisiacs. While many are sold over the counter nationwide to enhance sexual function, a surprising number of supplements can cause ranges of serious side effects. Which aphrodisiacs have been proven effective, which are safe, and which are potentially deadly?
Host Dr. Michael Krychman joins Dr. Elizabeth West, a resident physician at the University of California-Irvine, to talk about the spectrum of natural herbs and supplements, from foods like honey and chocolate to herbs such as ginseng and macca, and their known sexual health benefits vs risks.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Dr. Alan Brown welcomes Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at Penn State and Past President of NLA. Dr. Kris-Etherton reviews the current dietary recommendations for saturated fat for the population at large and for reducing LDL-C levels. The two discuss the evidence to support these dietary recommendations and optimal replacement nutrients for dietary saturated fatty acids (SFAs).
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
According to a recent study, the percentage of elderly people in American nursing homes who are moderately to severely overweight has climbed to 25%, a dramatic increase from 14% back in 2000. How does this alarming trend affect both health outcomes and care delivery in caregiving settings?
Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss this underrecognized issue of obesity in senior populations is Dr. Caroline Cederquist, bariatrics expert and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center in Naples FL. Dr. Cederquist is also co-founder of bistroMD, a company premised on delivering physician-designed gourmet meals to patients for purposes of weight loss and health maintenance.
This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Dean Ornish, Founder and President of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He analyzes the new USDA nutritional guidelines and discusses the mounting empirical evidence linking sound nutrition and integrative medicine to the prevention and reversal of chronic disease.
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A new study examined the brains of deceased individuals and found that moderate seafood consumption correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease.
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago enrolled older people living in public housing and retirement communities in an ongoing study of memory and aging. Participants had normal memory function when they entered the study and were asked to keep track of their diet using a detailed questionnaire. The participants also agreed to brain donation after they died, providing researchers a total of 286 brains to examine.
They found that participants who reported consuming seafood at least once a week had decreased occurrence of the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer disease. Increased seafood consumption was associated with increased brain mercury levels, but the mercury did not appear to have an impact on brain health.
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Host: Barnett Mennen, MD
Host Dr. Barry Mennen welcomes Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and medical co-director at the MGH Crohn’s and Colitis center. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is involved in several large cohort studies that are attempting to examine established and novel environmental factors, including diet, that influence the risk of development of inflammatory bowel diseases. His recent study focusing on the potential role of dietary zinc in preventing bowel inflammation becomes the focus of this 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: Patsy Catsos
FODMAPs are short chain carbohydrates (oligosaccharides), disaccharides, monosaccharides and related alcohols that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. For patients with irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disorders, ingestion of these carbohydrates can significantly worsen disease symptoms. How are low FADMAP diets constructed to control this nutritional issue, and where do patients need help and guidance maintaining these diets?
Host Kathy King welcomes dietitian Patsy Catsos, author of IBS Free at Last. Ms. Catsos has a private practice in Portland, ME and has been an early adopter of the FODMAP approach for patients with functional bowel disorders.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Elizabeth Strickland
Can dietary choices play important health roles for patients with autism spectrum disorders? Addressing this question with host Kathy King is pediatric dietitian Elizabeth Strickland, author of Eating for Autism: The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Your Child's Autism, Asberger's, or ADHD. Ms. Strickland is the founder of ASD Nutrition Seminars & Consulting, a clinical nutrition consulting firm that serves families, professionals, educational systems, and private and government programs. Her work expands nationwide to include providing individualized nutrition therapy to children with autism and related disorders.
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: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Diana Noland
Fats in the diet: are they villains to our health, or necessary fuels and basic cellular components we can't live without? Exploring this and other important questions with host Kathy King is Diana Noland, dietitian and board-certified clinical nutritionist on the adjunct faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and in private practice in Burbank, CA. Ms. Noland specializes in nutritional health for complex metabolic conditions, oncology, gastrointestinal, and neurologic chronic diseases.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Diana Noland
For many research scientists in the molecular biochemistry and physiology fields, sleep is often touted as 'the most anti-inflammatory event in metabolism.' But what role does nutrition play in healthy sleep cycles and, by extension, inflammatory disease risk reduction? Joining host Kathy King to discuss nutritional mechanisms in sleep aids and sleep disruptors alike is Diana Noland, dietitian and board-certified clinical nutritionist on the adjunct faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and in private practice in Burbank, CA. Ms. Noland specializes in nutritional health for complex metabolic conditions, oncology, gastrointestinal, and neurologic chronic diseases.
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About 42 percent of the general U.S. population has low vitamin D levels. In addition to promoting calcium and bone health, vitamin D may also affect the brain and cognitive function. A new study by JAMA Neurology looked at the association between baseline vitamin D levels and the rate of cognitive decline in a group of ethnically diverse older adults.
A researcher from Rutgers University, along with colleagues from the University of California Davis, studied 382 older adults with an average age of 75. Among the group, 61 percent of participants were women, 41 percent white, about 30 percent were African American and 25 percent were Hispanic. At study enrollment, about 18 percent had dementia, 33 percent had mild cognitive impairment and half were cognitively normal.
Vitamin D levels and cognitive function were measured at baseline. Cognitive function was also followed in 318 of the participants for an average of 5 years.
Researchers found:
- About 60 percent of the group, regardless of their race or ethnicity, was low in vitamin D.
- Vitamin D levels were lower for African American and Hispanics, compared with their white counterparts.
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Tasneem "Taz" Bhatia, MD
Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Taz Bhatia, associate professor in Integrative Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and and Founder and Medical Director of the Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Bhatia is author of The 21-Day Belly Fix: The Doctor-Designed Diet Plan for A Clean Gut and a Slimmer Waist. She describes her personal journey toward dual-expertise in allopathic and integrative medicine, and the research foundations behind her popular book.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Edward R. Sauter, MD, PhD, MHA
In the clinical arena, discussions on breast cancer prevention and treatment often center on what is considered most "cutting edge," from genetic mechanisms of disease to new combination pharmacotherapies to breast-conserving surgical innovations. But another field of study, targeting the potential roles of nutrition in breast cancer risk, remains commonly neglected by the medical community. What parts do nutritional choices and habits play in breast cancer development, and how can clinicians make better risk assessments given this information?
Dr. Edward Sauter, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cancer Treatment and Prevention Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, joins Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss emerging connections between nutrition and breast cancer.
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.
This week hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. William Dietz, Director of the Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention and Wellness at the Milken Institute of Public Health at George Washington University. Dr. Dietz is an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, prevention and obesity. He talks about the threat to public health and the economy posed by the obesity epidemic and efforts to combat the problem.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Donovan Green, personal trainer and author of No Excuses Fitness, to Primary Care Today. Mr. Green talks about practical, brass tacks strategies for getting in shape, starting with the basic primer to just get people moving regardless of fitness level.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Marla Heller, MS, RD is the author of the best-selling books, The DASH Diet Action Plan, The DASH Diet Weight Loss Solution, The Everyday DASH Diet Cookbook, and more recently The DASH Diet: Younger You. In her discussion with host Dr. Brian McDonough, she proposes a nutritional guidance plan intended to halt and even reverse many of the effects of aging by improving blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and helping readers reach a healthy weight.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
The notorious "Freshman 15" equates to weight gain commonly experienced by college-age students living away from home for the first time. How does this problem in weight management and healthy nutrition surface in primary care practice, and how can college students be counseled to avoid gaining extra weight during their first year? Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to speak on this subject is Alice Holland, RNP, Director of Student Health Services at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Attila Hildmann, author of the international bestsellers Vegan for Fun and Vegan for Fit. Mr. Hildmann's work to promote veganism from a practical, cost-conscious perspective has revolutionized the German-language cooking and diet book market, which is the second largest in the world after the U.S. He discusses the health benefits versus day-to-day challenges of incorporating veganism into one's life, and how primary care clinicians can become involved in helping patients transition to healthier dietary patterns.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Obesity and sedentary activities have contributed to an epidemic of diabetes mellitus in the US. Is there an answer that is not simply a "fad" diet? Joining host Dr. Maurice Pickard to address this important question is Dr. Osama Hamdy, Medical Director of the Weight Management Program at Joslin Diabetes Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hamdy is co-author of Diabetes Breakthrough: Better Health in Just 12 Weeks.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough discusses a study that looks at how influential calorie postings in restaurants are on the decisions patient make.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough looks at the latest study from Spain on association between the sweetened beverage consumption and weight gain.
Host: Frank Russomano
Host Frank Russomano welcomes Nutrisystem, Inc CEO and President, Dawn Zier. Ms. Zier discusses her successful career path from an electrical engineering scholarship to publishing at Reader's Digest to her current executive role at Nutrisystem, Inc. Ms. Zier focuses on ways in which she has navigated these academic, publishing, and health & wellness sectors, and the importance of adopting innovative work cultures throughout to inspire positive changes.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
For modern healthcare practitioners, the philosophic change from managing disease to focusing on prevention and wellness isn't always easy or clearcut. The life and career story of Dr. Jonathan Burg, Internist, Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation specialist, and Founder and President of Cornerstone Wellness, encapsulates this experience in ways that are at once intuitively familiar and unmistakably unique. Join Dr. Burg as he shares his facinating story with host Dr. Matt Birnholz.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
"There's no such thing as alternative medicine. There's only medicine that works and medicine that doesn't." This is a perspective shared by Dr. Paul Offit. In his book, Do You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine, Dr. Offit offers a scathing exposé of the alternative medicine industry, revealing how popular therapies leverage efficacy via the placebo response despite being ineffective, expensive, and in some cases even deadly.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
There may be something unique about the avocado, far beyond its monosaturated fat content. Li Wang, graduate student at Penn State University and winner of the NLA Young Investigator Award, investigated this notion with a clinical study monitoring the effects of eating one avocado every day on risk factors for cardiovascular disease compared to a similar moderate fat diet without avocados, an average American diet, and a low-fat diet. Tune in for this discussion revealing her thought-provoking findings.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Rebecca S. Reeves, DrPH, RD, FADA
On this new edition of Lipid Lumoinations, host Dr. Alan Brown welcomes Dr. Rebecca Reeves, adjunct Assistant Professor of The University of Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Reeves will discuss the guidleines for children and adolescents as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. and review the nutrition guidelines for adults from the AHA, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, and ATP III Therapeutic Lifestyle Change.
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Guest: Mary Jane Minkin, MD
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Millions of insured women will have additional choices when it comes to their preferred method of birth control due to the Affordable Care Act for Women. But, what does that mean for health care providers and their patients?How does it change how patients are given treatment? Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Mary Jane Minkin. Dr. Minkin will address these questions and more. Dr. Minkin is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine and has a private practice in New Haven, Conn.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Host Dr. Matt Birnholz welcomes Dr. Brian McDonough as they discuss the silent pandemic in the growing and alarming rates of childhood obesity. Brian McDonough, MD, FAAFP, is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and Chairman of The Family Medicine Department at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Mark Moyad, MD, MPH
This discussion focuses on the current state of evidence behind vitamins, herbs, and supplements in popular demand. What does the latest research recommend for use, and what should we be avoiding? Featured is Dr. Mark Moyad, the Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Preventive & Complementary Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Dr, Brian McDonough hosts.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
This Prova Education program, presented by Deborah O'Connor PhD, RD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto and Director of Clinical Dietetics at The Hospital for Sick Children, has been developed from the May 2011 live meeting in Denver, CO, A Month in the Life: Achieving Recommended Nutritional Status in Preterm, Low Birth Weight Infants Before, During and Beyond Hospital Discharge.
This program discusses preterm infant nutritional needs beginning at the NICU, the complexities of ensuring good nutritional status, and monitoring care through the transition to home and community settings. Through a review of new evidence-based information, physicians can apply practices that will support nutrition decisions for pre-term and low birth weight infants upon admittance to the NICU and continue through transitions.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
This Prova Education program, presented by Jae H. Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of California, San Diego, has been developed from the May 2011 live meeting in Denver, CO, A Month in the Life: Achieving Recommended Nutritional Status in Preterm, Low Birth Weight Infants Before, During and Beyond Hospital Discharge.
This program discusses preterm infant nutritional needs beginning at the NICU, the complexities of ensuring good nutritional status, and monitoring care through the transition to home and community settings. Through a review of new evidence-based information, physicians can apply practices that will support nutrition decisions for pre-term and low birth weight infants upon admittance to the NICU and continue through transitions.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
This Prova Education program, presented by Eyla G. Boies, MD, FAAP, FABM, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University of California, San Diego, has been developed from the May 2011 live meeting in Denver, CO, A Month in the Life: Achieving Recommended Nutritional Status in Preterm, Low Birth Weight Infants Before, During and Beyond Hospital Discharge.
This program discusses preterm infant nutritional needs beginning at the NICU, the complexities of ensuring good nutritional status, and monitoring care through the transition to home and community settings. Through a review of new evidence-based information, physicians can apply practices that will support nutrition decisions for pre-term and low birth weight infants upon admittance to the NICU and continue through transitions.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD
Patients are bombarded with dietary advice for cardiovascular health. Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition in the department of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University and president of the National Lipid Association, discusses with host Dr. Alan Brown how to evaluate and prescribe a variety of dietary approaches, including lipid-lowering diets, for a variety of outcomes. They look at risk factors to be evaluated in each patient, along with patient preferences and how the diet is to be implemented.
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Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Jeffrey Anderson, MD
Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are common because of a number of factors, not the least of which is a lack of exposure to sunlight. What role does vitamin D play in ensuring cardiovascular health, and should clinicians routinely test patients for such deficiency? Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, vice-chair of research in the department of medicine and associate chief of cardiology and director of cardiovascular research at Intermountain Medical Center, discusses current evidence about vitamin D and the heart, but says more prospective studies are needed to determine whether vitamin D plays an associated or causal role related to cardiovascular health. Is routine vitamin D supplementation useful for protecting cardiovascular health, or should clinicians wait for more evidence? Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Guest: Juan Pablo Frías, MD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Patients living with type 1 diabetes who are involved in athletics present particular challenges to approaching to their management, medication regimen and nutrition. How can healthcare professionals help their type 1 athletes optimize their performance and manage their diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, director of research at TeamType1, Dr. Juan Frias, as they discuss restrictions, research, monitoring and adjusting insulin therapy for endurance type 1 athletes.
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Nguyen Park, MS, PA-C
Almost 4 million people in the US have high triglycerides. What can you do to help improve your patients' health? Nguyen Park, clinical assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the benefits of fish oil for treating hypertriglyceridemia. They also look at the risk factors, causes and other treatment options for this very common disease.
Host: Gary Epstein
Guest: Kimberly Avila Edwards, MD
An obese child has an 80 percent chance of staying obese throughout their lifetime. The children that Texas pediatrician Dr. Kimberly Avila Edwards saw in her practice, combined with statistics showing her home state had an even higher childhood obesity rate than the already-high national average, prompted Dr. Avila Edwards to leave her general pediatric practice to devote herself to the fight against childhood obesity. In her conversation with host Gary Epstein, Dr. Avila Edwards notes she was completely unprepared by medical school to deal with obesity, and its related health problems, in children. They discuss Dr. Avilla Edwards' efforts to collaborate, and in some cases create her own resources, in order to work with children and their families.
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Guest: Allegra Broft, MD
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
As eating disorders are generally on the rise in the United States, what are the personal and economic costs of anorexia and bulimia? Dr. Allegra Broft, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University and research psychiatrist at the Eating Disorders Research Unit of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, is alarmed that eating disorders are not only have a high cost financially, but cost lives as well, likely accounting for the highest mortality among psychiatric disorders. How expensive and effective are residential programs for treatment of eating disorders? What other programs might help patients and families meet the challenges of eating disorder treatments? Hosted by Dr. Mary Leuchars.
Guest: Timothy Harlan, MD
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
How can clinicians communicate with patients more effectively about nutrition and diet? Dr. Timothy Harlan, medical director of outpatient clinics, associate chief of general internal medicine, and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, stresses the need to tailor nutritional guidance to each patient, and the importance of cooking for promoting good health and nutrition. Hosted by Dr. Mary Leuchars.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Thad Waites, MD
Obesity is a nationwide epidemic, but this is nowhere more apparent than in Mississippi, which was ranked as the state with the highest obesity rate in 2009 by the Centers for Disease Control. How does the obesity issue in Mississippi mirror that of the rest of the nation, and what efforts are underway to address this public health problem? Dr. Thad Waites, director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and interventional cardiologist at the Hattiesburg Clinic, talks about how each player in the healthcare community can target the obesity epidemic. What initiatives and projects are demonstrating success in lowering obesity rates? Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Some evidence suggests it is possible to prevent and reverse heart disease by adhering to a plant-based diet, but lifestyle changes are often the most challenging for physicians to prescribe and for patients to adopt. What strategies can physicians use to encourage a plant-based diet for patients who have or are at risk for having heart disease? Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Lyndhurst, Ohio and author of the book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, surveys the worst culprits of the Western diet responsible for causing heart disease, and describes the crucial role that nitric oxide released from the endothelium plays in protecting blood vessels. Dr. Esselstyn shares his tips and strategies for promoting and, most importantly, following a plant-based diet, in the midst of a culture riddled with nutritionally-questionable foods. Join us for part 2 of our two-part interview with Dr. Esselstyn. Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Gary Taubes
The conventional wisdom, often repeated, is that burning more calories than we ingest prevents us from getting fat. Gary Taubes, health policy investigator for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the University of California at Berkeley and author of the books Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories, discusses why his evaluation of the research leads him to the conclusion that the traditional advice is fundamentally wrong. He joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the research on carbohydrates, not calories, as the culprit in weight gain and the advice he believes will help patients successfully lose weight, and the core perspective change he believes will keep the weight off.
Host: Anthony Alessi, MD
Guest: Ronald DeVere, MD
Smell and taste loss can be the first sign of a serious neurologic disorder like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, but it is also possible to lose these senses after something as simple as a sinus infection or virus. How can you help your patients get to the bottom of why this is happenning to them, and how can you help them cope with this change in their quality of life? Dr Ronald DeVere, director of the Taste and Smell Disorders Clinic in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Coping with Smell and Taste Loss,joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to explain this strange, debilitating and frustrating phenomenon.
Guest: George Blackburn, MD, PhD
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Food nutrition labels are becoming ubiquitous— in restaurants, on the front of packaged food, and soon, on meat products. But is all of this nutrition information actually impacting consumer behavior and encouraging healthier food choices? Hosted by Dr. Maurice Pickard's guest is Dr. George Blackburn, associate professor of surgery and nutrition, associate director of the division of nutrition, and the S. Daniel Abraham chair in nutrition medicine at Harvard Medical School, says nutrition labeling is beneficial, but all of the information can be overwhelming. How can we help consumers and patients, find clarity in the food aisles, and steer away from marketing "nutrition keys" featured on the front of many packaged foods? How could nutrition fact labels be re-designed to improve consumer understanding?
Guest: Christine Kessler
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
America has a weight problem. Billions of dollars are spent every year in the pursuit of weight loss, often without success. And it is one of the most frequently addressed health concerns addressed by patients and their health care providers. What tips can you provide your patients to help them lose weight and keep it off? Nurse Practitioner Christine Kessler, a certified practitioner in advanced diabetes management at a large teaching medical center, joins host Mimi Secor to discuss the changes in our food and eating habits that have contributed to an obesity epidemic.
Guest: Tom Baranowski, PhD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
How are video games showing promise as a behavior change strategy to improve children's diets? Newly-funded video-game programs are specifically designed to lower risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity in children. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of pediatrics at Baylor College, Dr. Tom Baranowski as they discuss innovative approaches to behavior change incorporating video games for children. Watch trailers for these games at www.archimage.com.
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
Guest: Timothy Harlan, MD
Red meat, soda, portion sizes and food quality are all buzz words in nutrition news. But it can be challenging to decipher the components of a "healthy diet," based on voluminous, and often contradictory, nutritional studies. What are the latest evidence-based trends in nutrition research, and how can we best communicate this nutritional knowledge to our patients? Dr. Timothy Harlan, medical director of outpatient clinics, associate chief of general internal medicine, and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, surveys a number of "hot topics" in nutrition and puts the latest research into context. Hosted by Dr. Mary Leuchars.
Guest: Linda Raynes Mahony, MS, RD, CDE
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Fifty percent of patients living with diabetes will require some sort of renal replacement therapy. What percent will go on to renal transplantation and what are the recommendations for the management of these patients? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, transplant dietitian at the University of California, San Diego, Linda Raynes Mahony, as they discuss medications, nutrition and overall management of renal transplant patients.
Guest: Matthew Riddle, MD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Patients on insulin therapy require personalized approaches to their mealtime intervention. What are the choices for patients who need something more to control glucose after meals? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Matthew Riddle as they discuss meal time interventions for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Amy Hendel, R-PA
We know that high rates of obesity in children is a serious problem in the United States. What is a whole-family approach? And how do adult nutrition strategies differ from what works for children? How can parents and kids work together to make the entire family eat healthier and exercise? PA Amy Hendel, medical and lifestyle reporter and author of the book The 4 Habits of Healthy Families, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss her approach to getting families focused on making healthy lifestyle decisions when it comes to nutrtition and exercise. They also talk about how practitioners can encourage their patients to make positive changes in these areas.
Guest: Diana Zuckerman, PhD
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
The lap-band device dramatically reduces the size of a patient's stomach, and as such, it can be effective for weight loss in very obese patients. It offers at least one major advantage over gastric bypass surgery, in that the lap-band can be removed. But can the lap-band procedure also be safe and effective for patients who are even slightly obese, or do the potential risks outweigh the benefits for these patients? Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families and its cancer prevention and treatment fund in Washington, D.C., discusses the criteria for patients to receive lap-banding. What concerns surround the issue of lowering the body-mass index (or BMI) threshold for patients eligible for this procedure? What are the long-term risks of lap-bands? Dr. Maurice Pickard hosts.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Beta blockers, anticoagulants, stenting procedures and bypass surgeries: these are all crucial cornerstones of cardiology that have saved and improved the quality of lives for our patients, yet the underlying causes of coronary artery disease aren't addressed by interventions and medications. Can we prevent and maybe even reverse heart disease by prescribing a plant-based diet? Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute and author of the book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, says heart disease is "an essentially benign, food-borne illness," that can be prevented by adhering to a diet based around plants. What evidence supports this idea? Join us for part 1 of our two-part interview with Dr. Esselstyn. Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Host: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
Guest: Monika Woolsey
There are many challenges in overall diabetes management relative to a patients' mindful integration of food and behavior. What do healthcare professionals need to know to help their patients with diabetes better manage diet, stress and physical activity? Join guest host Janice Baker, CDE, RD and her guest, president and founder of "After The Diet" network, Monika Woolsey, RD, as they discuss the biochemistry and appetite regulation of diabetes and diet.
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Guest: Alexandra Papaioannou, MD
Millions of Americans have osteoporosis, but too often, a broken bone is the first indication of this common condition. What osteoporosis screening strategies can help diagnose osteoporosis in its early stages, and what treatment regimens are the most effective? Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, professor in the department of medicine, and past-director of the division of geriatric medicine with a joint appointment in the division of rheumatology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, says it's important to target and prevent both falls and osteoporosis in tandem to reduce fractures. What are optimal amounts of calcium and vitamin D for older, less mobile patients? How can long term care facilities incorporate osteoporosis prevention into their screenings? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Guest: Amy Ozier, PhD, RD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
The EADS (Eating and Appraisal Due to Emotions and Stress) questionnaire developed by Dr. Amy Ozier, registered dietitian and certified health education specialist, and assistant professor and facilitator of the Certificate of Graduate Study for Eating Disorders and Obesity at Northern Illinois University, helps healthcare professionals determine how psychological and physical factors modulate how much patients with diabetes eat. Does this tool help to bridge the gap when a psychologist is missing from a multi-disciplinary team? Dr. Ozier joins host Dr. Steven Edelman to discuss overeating as a contributing factor in a patient's overall health, the impact of hyperglycemia and treatment that helps modulate behavior.
Guest: James Laidler, MD
Host: Bruce Japsen
The move to re-cast high fructose corn syrup as "corn sugar" come out of the demonization of high fructose corn syrup by some in the medical community. But is high fructose corn syrup's reputation scientifically justified, and what does it mean for physicians and their patients? Dr. Jim Laidler, an MD and researcher in the area of molecular biology, talks with host Bruce Japsen about the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup and whether it is worse for health than other sugars and common substitutes.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Eileen O'Grady, PhD, RN, NP
Every day, we hear about the rise of chronic disease and rates of obesity. How do we persuade patients to change their behavior in order to become healthier? A new answer may lie in the field of wellness coaching. Dr. Eileen O'Grady, nurse practitioner, wellness coach and visiting professor at the Leinhard School of Nursing at Pace University in New York City, talks with host Mimi Secor about the evidence-based methodology behind wellness coaching. They also cover certification requirements and how NPs and PAs interested in career opportunities in this field can set up a wellness practice.
Guest: Barbara Rolls, PhD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Current studies are reflecting the relationship between dietary energy density and energy intake in the management of the obese and patients with diabetes. How can physicians learn to integrate diet strategies for weight management in their patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State University, Dr. Barbara Rolls as they discuss the benefits of diets low in energy density and "volumetrics."
Guest: Susan Scanland, MSN, CRNP, GNP-BC
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
How can we limit the risk of Alzheimer's disease? New research suggests a correlation between obesity, type 2 diabetes and dementia. Susan Scanland, gerontological nurse practitioner, discusses this research with host Mimi Secor. She discusses how Alzheimer's, weight and waist size seem to be related, and how clinicians can help patients reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Host: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
Guest: Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
Whole grains have the potential to lower cholesterol as well as help manage blood glucose levels. What is the advantage of a whole grain diet in the management of diabetes? Join guest host registered dietitian Janice Baker and her guest, certified diabetes educator Lorena Drago, as they discuss the myths and facts of a whole grain diet in the management of diabetes.
Guest: Angela Norton, RN, CDE, PHN
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Diabetes educators focus on helping patients living with diabetes and related conditions achieve behavior change goals and lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health status. How has the role of the certified diabetes educator changed in the management of diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, diabetes educator at SHARP Healthcare, Angela Norton, as they discuss the benefits and increasing role of the diabetes educator in the management of diabetes.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, MD
Childhood obesity is a significant health concern in the US and worldwide. How does obesity impact a child's cardiovascular function and influence future risk of heart disease? Dr. Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, head of the Pediatric Exercise Medicine and Obesity Care Program in the department of pediatrics at the University Hospitals of Geneva in Switzerland, discusses new findings about the effect of a modest amount of physical activity in improving blood pressure, arterial function and arterial wall thickness in obese children. How can clinicians overcome the biggest challenges in encouraging a healthy lifestyle for their pediatric patients?
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Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM
Integrative medicine appears to be an effective approach to the overall management of patients living with diabetes. Host Dr. Steven Edelman's guest, founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, California, Dr. Mimi Guarneri, stresses that the more a patient puts in, the more they get out of an integrative medicine program. They discuss an integrative approach to risk modification and disease management focused on reducing stress, improving emotional state, increasing fitness, maximizing nutrition, and reducing dependence on medications.
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Rear Admiral Michael Milner, PA-C
Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin has two new priorities: to combat childhood obesity and to encourage all Americans to put their health histories online. So how do practitioners get involved in these new government initiatives? Rear Admiral Michael Milner, assistant surgeon general and chief of the US Public Health Services Corps, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to get the message out about the latest technology allowing patients to easily share their medical records with doctors and family members, as well as getting kids to start exercising and eating healthily.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Glenn Chertow, MD, MPH
Guest: Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
We are well aware that the overabundance of processed, frozen and fast foods contribute to many Americans exceeding the recommended daily allowance of sodium. But there are potentially enormous cardiovascular benefits to cutting down on salt intake by even a very modest amount. How can we quantify the actual clinical impact of salt reduction? Dr. Kirstin Bibbins-Domingo, associate professor of medicine and of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco, and Dr. Glenn Chertow, professor of medicine and chief of the division of nephrology at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, discuss findings from their study on the effects of modest salt reduction using a computerized model. How would reducing salt intake cut down on healthcare costs, in addition to promoting better overall public health? Can the health benefits of reducing population-wide salt intake compare to reducing the number of smokers in the US?
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Joe Piscatella
According to the National Institutes of Health, 85% of physicians state they are not effective in helping patients make healthy dietary changes. What are the obstacles for our healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, best-selling author and national speaker, Joe Piscatella, as they discuss strategies and techniques for healthcare professionals in helping their patients institute and maintain a healthy diet.
Host: Alfred Bove, MD
Guest: William Dec, MD
Correcting anemia or iron deficiency in patients with heart failure has been shown to improve mortality and quality of life. Among patients with heart failure, how common are anemia and iron deficiency? What type of iron supplementation therapy is most effective? Dr. William Dec, chief of the cardiology division, co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center, and the Roman W. DeSanctis Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, discusses the Ferinject Assessment in Patients with Iron Deficiency and Chronic Heart Failure, or FAIR-HF, trial, and shares his excitement about this new potential pharmacologic therapy for patients with heart failure. Hosted by Dr. Alfred Bove.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
According to a recent study, people with type 2 diabetes are not meeting important nutritional recommendations. Finding the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat along with portion control and moderation is a challenge. Our guest, dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Lorena Drago, discusses the variance in recommended diets for people living with diabetes. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman to learn more.
Guest: David A. Kessler, MD
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
We know that the basic ingredients in our food have played a major role in the progression of our country's obesity epidemic -- it's not all about our genetics and our sedentary lifestyle. Yet, armed with this knowledge, and amid a bevy of weight loss pills, exercise routines and diet fads galore, we continue to have trouble controlling what we eat and how much of it we eat.
One competing strategy to beat these struggles centers on brain circuitry and how we respond to food: the activation of reward neurocircuitry, increasing attention to and arousal by food stimuli and other food-related cues like advertising. Can we impart several simple ideas on our patients to improve their control mechanisms for food desires and food intake? Dr. David Kessler says we can.
Dr. Kessler, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration from 1990 to 1997, former dean of the medical schools at the University of California, San Francisco and Yale University and author of the new book, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, joins hosts Dr. Matthew Birnholz and Dr. Michael Greenberg for a fascinating discussion about why many of us overeat and what we can …
Guest: Miriam Vos, MD, MSPH
Host: Mark DeLegge, MD
Although it's important to consider the many factors that contribute to childhood obesity when designing a weight loss plan, sugar may be one of the most important components to target. Specifically, how does fructose influence childhood obesity? Dr. Miriam Vos, assistant professor in the department of gastroenterology at Emory University and author of the book The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids, published by the AGA Institute Press, offers tips for discussing a healthy lifestyle with parents of overweight children. Dr. Mark DeLegge hosts.
Guest: John Morley, MB, BCh
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Weight loss, especially among older patients, can be a key indicator of other health problems. How much weight loss is safe, and at what point should physicians address any potential underlying causes of weight loss, including nutritional deficiencies? What are the most common symptoms of dehydration, which can be even more challenging to recognize than nutritional deficits? Join host Dr. Eric Tangalos as he reviews these and other questions with Dr. John Morley, the Dammert Professor of Gerontology at Saint Louis University Medical Center.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE
Dietary supplements and alternatives medicines are on the rise, however effectiveness of most of these products has not been demonstrated. Supplements differ significantly over prescription drugs in both production and regulation. How do healthcare professionals stay ahead of this rapidly growing area? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, pharmacist and certified diabetes educator Dr. Candis Morello, as they discuss the need for further education and information. You can find out more about dietary supplements from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements here, and from the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine here.
Host: Jack Lewin, MD
Guest: Nancy Brown
Decisions our young patients make now can have metabolic consequences for the rest of their lives. It's hard to overstate, not only how crucial it is that we reduce the incidence of childhood obesity, but also how difficult it has been for us to turn the corner on this issue. These concurrent themes are central to a campaign put forth by the American Heart Association (AHA) that aims to make major progress on childhood obesity in the years to come. Host Dr. Jack Lewin gets the details on this campaign during his conversation with the AHA's chief executive officer, Nancy Brown. How is the AHA partnering with schools to empower kids to make healthier decisions about their consumption habits and lifestyle choices? How can we help fellow clinicians move beyond the feeling that their efforts to reduce childhood obesity aren't having the desired effect?
Guest: Paul Ehrmann, DO
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
The general public and medical community alike face a difficult question on childhood obesity: are we witnessing the development of a supersized generation of children? Could this generation even fail to outlive their parents? Dr. Paul Ehrmann, a family practice physician and award-winning community activist, argues that this potential outcome is a reality. Host Dr. Mary Leuchars overviews Dr. Ehrmann's leading efforts with the novel Children's Health Initiative Programs (CHIPs) to counter national trends toward 'Generation XL' at the community level.
Guest: Mark DeLegge, MD
Host: Jay Goldstein, MD
What unique perspectives can gastroenterologists offer to help manage and treat obesity, and how can gastroenterologists address the needs of their obese or overweight patients? When should a surgical bypass or lap-band procedure be considered? Host Dr. Jay Goldstein welcomes his GI Insights co-host, Dr. Mark DeLegge, to discuss the role of the gastroenterologist in preventing and treating obesity. You can access the AGA’s new materials about nutrition and obesity on the AGA's website, including The Nutrition Toolkit Series, authored by Dr. DeLegge
Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA
Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD
Does the word dash mean 'diet' to you, or a quick run? Does "Mediterranean" describe your last vacation destination, or a heart-healthy diet? Host Amy Hendel welcomes Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, to discuss a nutritionist's take on diets and food choices that can benefit your patient population.
Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA
Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD
Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits are common drivers of chronic health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. What do physicians and other healthcare providers need to know about providing effective lifestyle changes for their patients, as well as for themselves? Host Amy Hendel speaks with Ruth Frechman, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, about how to navigate today's nutritional landscape in clinical practice.
Guest: Charles Cefalu, MD MS
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
What are the various types of anemia found in long-term care settings, and which types are the most common? What are some of the underlying causes of both chronic and acute anemia? Dr. Charles Cefalu, clinical professor and chief of the section of geriatric medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, talks about how physicians can be alert to symptoms of anemia, which are often non-specific. What is the relationship between falling and anemia? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Guest: Captain Timothy Harrelson
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
For his efforts in Afghanistan stabilizing victims wounded in Taliban offensives and providing clean water to families, Cpt. Timothy Harrelson was awarded the Bronze Star. Cpt. Harrelson talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about his lifesaving work with malnourished children in Qalat, Afghanistan. Cpt. Harrelson was involved in the formulation of nutrition that reduced the pediatric mortality rate in Qalat by 25 percent.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Gary Stoner, PhD
Reports on the medicinal properties of foods are often of interest to the general public, with the hope of finding or maintaining better health through proper nutrition. For many years, the relationship between the consumption of berries and cancer prevention has been studied in lab animals, with results from these scientific studies interpreted for their potential applications in daily life. What does current research tell us about the potency of raspberries, blueberries and other berries toward preventing cancer and can we yet issue any practical indications for humans? Dr. Gary Stoner, professor emeritus in the division of hematology and oncology within the department of internal medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to help us provide clear guidance to our patients who inquire about the nutritional value of these fruits.
Guest: Douglas Nordli, MD
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
The ketogenic diet has been used as a therapy for refractory epilepsy in children since the 1920's. It was only recently, however, that a randomized, controlled study confirmed it to be effective in reducing seizures. Is there a role for the ketogenic diet as first-line therapy for epilepsy? Which patients stand to benefit the most from this diet, and what are some of its potential adverse effects? Dr. Douglas Nordli, associate professor of neurology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the Lorna S. and James P. Langdon Chair of Pediatric Epilepsy, offers details on this trial and explores mechanisms through which we may generate more timely results in our research for patients with epilepsy. Dr. Jennifer Shu hosts.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Mike Katke
Scientific evidence shows that therapeutic lifestyle programs are the most cost effective programs to prevent, improve, or cure chronic diseases such as diabetes. Host Dr. Larry Kaskel discusses with Mike Katke, co-founder of Metagenics, Inc., the elements of a therapeutic lifestyle program and the practical requirements for implementing a program. Tune in to hear how primary care physicians can easily establish a therapeutic lifestyle program that will benefit their patients' health and be financially rewarding.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Woodson Merrell, MD
When clothing designer Donna Karan lost her husband and then her best friend to cancer, she felt frustrated with the limitations of the strictly Western style of medical care they had received. Ms. Karan recognized the important contributions of science from Western medicine, but she also believed that healing comes from spiritual and alternative means. Her desire to combine the best of Eastern and Western healing methods resulted in an $850,000 grant to Beth Israel Medical Center's Continuum Center for Health and Healing and department of integrative medicine in New York City. Dr. Woodson Merrell, chair of the department of integrative medicine, explains how integrative therapies are being interwoven with care strategies for complex medical cases and explores the potential of integrative medicine, as well as research into these therapies and what would lead to their taking hold at more hospitals across the country. Dr. Cathleen Margolin hosts.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Steven F. Bolling, MD
Grapes and other fruits high in phytochemicals, such as flavanols, are thought to have a protective effect on blood pressure and cardiac function. Dr. Steven Bolling, director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Center at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, describes his research in a hypertensive animal model that indicated that the addition of grape extract lowered blood pressure, improved cardiac function and reduced inflammation at a dose that would equal the intake of a handful of grapes per day. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Sorrentino.
Guest: David Sarwer, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Understanding the psychosocial aspects of treating morbid obesity may help us improve the success rate of these patients postoperatively. Dr. David Sarwer, the director of clinical services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explores the psychological workup of the pre-op bariatric surgery patient with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Christine Ren, MD
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
When does surgery become the best option for treating obese adolescents? Dr. Christine Ren, founder and director of the New York University (NYU) Program for Surgical Weight Loss and assistant professor of surgery at NYU School of Medicine, addresses this question and identifies target patients for whom surgery is recommended. She also discusses both physical and psychosocial outcomes for adolescents undergoing weight loss procedures, as well as important post-op nutritional complications clinicians should anticipate. Hosted by Dr. Mary Leuchars.
Host: Todd Mahr, MD
Guest: Scott Sicherer, MD
Because more children now live with food allergies than in decades past, at what point should a physician suspect that a patient might have a food allergy? What gastrointestinal symptoms are most common in children with food allergies? Dr. Scott Sicherer, associate professor of pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, reviews the most effective ways to diagnose and manage children with food allergies. Surprisingly, Dr. Sicherer says skin prick testing should not be the first diagnostic step. So what should physicians do when they suspect a child might have food allergies? Dr. Todd Mahr hosts.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Guest: Jill Grimes, MD
Primary care physicians have an active role in the care of diabetes, from optimizing medical treatment and coordinating care with specialists, to providing basic guidance on nutrition. Why should nutrition be a high priority for this chronic disease, and how can we counsel our patients with diabetes on the importance of nutrition? Dr. Jill Grimes, a practicing board-certified family physician in Austin, Texas, and an associate editor for the 5-Minute Clinical Consult textbook, shares tips on the best ways to get an accurate nutrition history from our patients and on the optimal time to refer them to a registered dietitian. Dr. Jennifer Shu hosts.
Host: Ketan Sheth, MD, MBA
Guest: Amy Branum, MSPH
The first federal study of food allergies in children by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found a steep increase in such allergies over the last decade. What accounts for the rise in diagnoses and hospitalizations? Is the severity of food allergies also increasing? Amy Branum, lead author of the CDC's study and a statistician at the National Center for Health Statistics, illustrates recent figures on pediatric food allergies with host Dr. Ketan Sheth.
Host: Ketan Sheth, MD, MBA
Guest: Sami Bahna, MD, DrPH
Why are so many people allergic to peanuts? Can people have an allergy to a specific food the very first time they consume it? Both the types of food allergies and the numbers of individuals affected by food allergies increase every year. There are many potential reasons for the rise in food allergies, including the amount of food people consume and the variety of ingredients in what we eat. What other factors are involved in the development of food allergies? Dr. Sami Bahna, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine as well as the Chief of the Allergy and Immunology Section at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, explores the realities of food allergies with host Dr. Ketan Sheth.
Guest: Thomas Seyfried, PhD
Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD
Caloric restricted ketogenic diets have become a standard of care in epilepsy. Join host Dr. Bruce Bloom and his guest, Dr. Thomas Seyfried, professor of biology at Boston College and associate editor of the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, as they talk about the lab and mouse research that is pointing to caloric restricted ketogenic diets for brain cancer therapy.
Guest: Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Mothers in the United States have the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the developed world. What are the immediate and lasting benefits of breastfeeding for infants and their nursing mothers? How does breast milk compare to formula, in terms of the baby's nutrition and long-term growth development? Host Dr. Jennifer Shu welcomes Dr. Lori Feldman-Winter, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, division head of adolescent medicine at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, and an executive committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on breastfeeding.
Guest: Sheila Crowe, MD
Host: Jay Goldstein, MD
Food allergies are becoming increasingly common. Such allergies are often not easy to diagnose, and can present differently in adults and children. What is the difference between a food allergy and a specific food intolerance? What causes food allergies, and are there effective treatments beyond avoidance? Host Dr. Jay Goldstein probes the truth about food allergies with Dr. Sheila Crowe, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Virginia.
Guest: Stephen A. McClave, MD
Host: Mark DeLegge, MD
Physicians were previously obligated to provide nutrition and hydration to all patients during end of life care. Now, the courts have placed the responsibility with the patient. How can you best counsel patients and their families in making difficult decisions on feeding for the terminally ill? Dr. Stephen McClave, professor of medicine and director of clinical nutrition at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, takes a closer look at the ethical, legal and practical ramifications related to end-of-life nutrition with host Dr. Mark DeLegge.
Guest: Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD
Host Dr. Larry Kaskel welcomes Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD to Lipid Luminations. Dr. Kris-Etherton is a distinguished professor of nutrition at Penn State University. The discussion will cover what health care professionals can do to increase cholestrol awareness in the general population as well as changes in guidelines and key resources that physicians can use to help with cholesterol lowering.
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Guest: Maria Boosalis, PhD, MPH, R.D L.D
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Selenium functions as a dietary antioxidant and may play a role in many chronic diseases. When should we consider selenium augmentation? Dr. Maria Boosalis joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss this exciting new area of nutritional research.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Lu Wang, MD, PhD
Dr. Lu Wang and her colleagues at Harvard Medical School have evaluated the eating habits of a large number of women in the Women’s Health Study and have shown an association between meat, grain and dairy intake and the development of hypertension. Dr. Wang will discuss some of the findings from these studies and give recommendations for a well balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing hypertension.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Lu Wang, MD, PhD
Dr. Lu Wang and her colleagues at Harvard Medical School recently published an analysis from the Women’s Health Study showing that intake of low fat dairy products is associated with the lowest incidence of developing hypertension. Dr. Wang will describe her study and discuss the daily dose of dairy products to prevent hypertension.
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: Eric Tangalos, MD
Dr. Eric Tangalos provides an eloquent review of the data examining the effectiveness of vitamins for a variety of conditions. Should our patients be encouraged or discouraged from taking supplements and vitamins? Are these often expensive products promoting health actually effective, neutral, or harmful?
Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD
Guest: Tait Shanafelt, MD
Eastern countries have been touting the benefits of green tea for centuries. Could EGCG, an extract from green tea, be beneficial in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Dr. Tait Shanafelt, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, joins Dr. Bruce Bloom at the 5th Mayo Clinic State of the Art Symposium on Hematologic Malignancies to discuss his research with EGCG and other herbal remedies in treatment of CLL.
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: Aditya Bardia, MD
Guest: Victor Montori, MD
What is the efficacy of Vitamins and Antioxidants in cancer prevention? Dr. Aditya Bardia and Dr. Victor Montori, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN discuss a meta-analytical study designed to answer this question. Specifically covered are beta carotene, vitamin E, and selenium.
Guest: David Bailey, PhD
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
More than 40 drugs have been demonstrated to interact with grapefruit juice, primarily drugs that are first-pass metabolized. Join host Dr. Larry Kaskel and guest Dr. David Baily to discuss the serious nature of potential grapefruit juice/drug interactions and how best to communicate the required cautions to patients. Then learn of current research working to identify other natural foods that may modulate the absorbtion of drugs.
Guest: Neil Stone, MD
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Dr. Larry Kaskel is joined by Dr. Neil Stone, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Cardiology and a Preventive Cardiologist at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is an expert on nutrition and heart disease and has been a member of the AHA nutrition committee, as well as the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel. Tune in to hear about the pros and cons found in each of low, moderate and high fat diets. Dr. Stone will highlight recommended diets by the AHA and the National Cholesterol Education Program as well as delve into the benefits of the Mediterranean style diet. He will also discuss the habits and traits of people who are able to keep weight off successfully.
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Guest: Jim Hirsch
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
For our young patients with diabetes, there is a lollipop lurking around every corner. Many of us never give a second thought to the pervasiveness of sweets and snacks in our culture. Until a child is diagnosed, of course. James Hirsch, author of “Cheating Destiny," joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to review advice you can give to parents raising a child with diabetes in today’s world.
Guest: Ian Smith, MD
Host: Renee Matthews, MD
In this segment, Dr. Ian Smith discussed his 50 million pound challenge for the African American community to improve their health.
Guest: James Rohrer, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Utilization management programs often zero in on patients either with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, CHF, asthma and depression or those patients that use a higher than expected amount of health care services. Might there be another way? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Professor Jim Rohrer from the Mayo Clinic to discuss his latest research using BMI as a predictor of high utilization of medical services.
Guest: William Haskell, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. William Haskell, professor emeritus (active) of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the lead author of the 2007 guidelines for physical in activity in adults from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association, discusses key differences between the 1995 guidelines and the latest recommendations. Special focus is given to strength training and exercise in those over age 65.
Guest: William Haskell, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Haskell, the lead author of the 2007 guidelines on physical activity for adults from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association, outlines the new data linking exercise to health benefits. He also discusses the new guidelines and suggests how to implement them in our practices.
Guest: Michael Miller, MD
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Hear Dr. Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, as he discusses his research on how the Atkins, South Beach and Ornish diets affect cardiovascular health.
Guest: Steven Schroeder, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
If we examine the number of deaths in this country attributable to behavioral causes, the #1 problem is tobacco smoking – killing over 400,000 people alone. Can you guess what is #2? Join the head of the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, Dr. Steven Schroeder as he discusses with host Dr. Leslie Lundt our greatest public health challenges.
Guest: Gualberto Ruano, MD, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
One-third of patients suffering from schizophrenia develop diabetes as a direct result of treatment. In the future, we may be able to use pharmacogenomics to determine which antipsychotic would be the safest for any given patient. Is the future here? Dr Ruaño joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss his recent work in this area.
Guest: Kristen Knutson, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Is your weight dependent on how much you sleep? Could our 24/7 society be contributing to the obesity epidemic? Sleep and metabolic expert Dr. Kristen Knutson joins Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss her work linking sleep and obesity.
Guest: Dennis Gage, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Binge eating disorder occurs more frequently in morbidly obese patients. What implications does this have for bariatric surgery? Endocrinologist and weight loss expert, Dr. Dennis Gage joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Dennis Gage, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
What happens when obese patients lose a tremendous amount of weight through techniques such as bariatric surgery? Does their body image improve as their physical appearance changes? Join endocrinologist and weight loss expert Dr. Dennis Gage as he discusses these issues with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Dennis Gage, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Obesity is an epidemic – we all know that. But did you know that while 75% of people attempting weight loss are initially successful at dieting, less than 5% manage to maintain that weight loss for extended periods of time? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Dennis Gage as he explains behavioral strategies for achieving and maintaining weight loss.
Guest: Dean Metcalfe, MD
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
While it may look like an allergy, many times it is not. Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg and guest Dr. Dean Metcalfe sorting out what is an allergy and what is not.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Ralph LaForge
This week on Lipid Luminations, Dr. Larry Kaskel welcomes Ralph LaForge, Mangaging Director of the Duke Lipid Disorder Physician Education Program at Duke University. They will discuss scientifically proven dietary regimens and supplements, plus metabolic syndrome, resistance training, and more.
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Guest: Thomas Gilliam, PhD
Host: Gary Kohn, MD
Obese workers have a disproportionate amount and intensity of workplace injuries. Dr. Gilliam suggests some trends, implications, and remedies.
Host: Gary Kohn, MD
Guest: Thomas Gilliam, PhD
What is the impact of age and obesity, and what does this mean for workforce selection processes and corporate healthcare costs?
Guest: Curtis Ellison, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Ellison reviews the data supporting the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on diabetes, cancer, cognition and total mortality.
Guest: Curtis Ellison, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
In this segment, Dr. Lee Freedman reviews with guest Dr. Curtis Ellison the data supporting health effects of moderate alcohol consumption on non-ischemic cardiovascular diseases.
Guest: Curtis Ellison, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Ellison discusses some of the data behind the beneficial effects of alcohol emphasizing the pattern of drinking and effects on ischemic heart disease.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Katie MacFarlane, PharmD
Dr. Michael Greenberg talks to Katie MacFarlane, President and CEO of Xintria Pharmaceutical Corporation about the FDA and its involvement in the birth of a new medication and the different rules that vitamins and herbal medications have regarding therapeutic claims.
Guest: Howard Eisenson, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Martin Binks, PhD
Much of what we have learned about eating and over eating has been discovered in the last ten years. Dr. Eisenson discusses the state of the science of obesity.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Howard Eisenson, MD
Guest: Martin Binks, PhD
Billions of dollars are spent on dieting in this country alone. How do you know what to recommend to your patients? Dr Eisenson and Dr. Binks discuss the pros and cons of popular diet programs.
Guest: Howard Eisenson, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Martin Binks, PhD
The Duke Diet involves three steps: nutrition, fitness and behavioral health. Dr. Eisenson and Dr. Binks discuss how the plan works.
Guest: Howard Eisenson, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Martin Binks, PhD
For almost 40 years, the world-renowned residential weight loss program offered at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center has helped thousands of people change their lives. Drs. E and B discuss how we can incorporate what they have learned over four decades to help our patients lose weight and keep it off.
Guest: Paul Markovitz, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, TMJ, PMS and neurodermatitis are common illnesses in women. Dr. Paul Markowitz discusses neurobiochemical similarities between these various problems and a theoretical parsimony of diagnosis, and how this may inform medication choices.
Guest: Mary McGowan, MD
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Dr. Larry Kaskel welcomes Dr. Mary McGowan to Lipid Luminations. Dr. McGowan is Director of the Cholesterol Treatment Center at Concord Hospital and Member of the New Hampshire Childhood Obesity Expert Panel. They will be discussing Pediatric Dyslipidemia as secondary to genetics and obesity.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Elizabeth Tieman, MD
Work-life balance: how many of us can say we have it, let alone come close to having it? Board-certified radiologist Dr. Betsy Tieman is one healthcare professional who can say she achieved work-life balance by leaving private practice where she was working 14 hours a day to take advantage of locum tenens work, which also enabled her to train and compete in triathlons.
Guest: G. Terence Wilson, PhD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. G. Terence Wilson talks about the most effective therapies for bulimia nervosa.
Guest: G. Terence Wilson, PhD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. G. Terence Wilson discusses the complications of treating anorexia nervosa.
Guest: Vicki Berkus, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Dr. Berkus discusses all of the treatment options available for managing patients with eating disorders.
Guest: Vicki Berkus, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Dr. Berkus discusses the effectiveness of utilizing drug treatment in the management of eating disorders.
Guest: Vicki Berkus, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Dr. Berkus discusses what to do if you suspect one of your patients has an eating disorder.
Guest: Vicki Berkus, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Dr. Berkus explores how to uncover patients with eating disorders.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Neil Stone, MD
Dr. Neil Stone, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Northwestern University, will discuss the American Heart Association and National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines on diet and heart disease and the controversy between low fat and low carbohydrate diets.
Guest: Carnie Wilson
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
In this interview, Carnie Wilson talks about her upbringings, including her lifelong struggles with obesity, the comorbid conditions she began to experience, and the personal vs public events compelling her to undergo gastric bypass surgery.
Host: Paul Raeburn
Guest: Michael Jacobson, PhD
Michael Jacobson discusses the issues of having salt and trans fat present in the food system.
Guest: Michael Jacobson, PhD
Host: Paul Raeburn
Michael Jacobson discusses the proposed new food labeling system, and how it will impact all parties involved from pruduction chains to consumers..
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Dr. Marion Nestle talks about organic foods, trans fats, and genetically modified foods.
Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. Marion Nestle, award winning author of multiple nutrition books including "Food, Politics, and Safe Food" and "What to Eat," discusses some of the key "ingredients" to maintaining food safety.
Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. Marion Nestle discusses her latest book, What To Eat.
Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. Nestle discusses recent societal changes and their effects on childhood obesity.
Guest: Robert Kushner, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Kushner discusses how to combine weight loss medications with lifestyle changes to promote healthy, sustainable weight loss.
Guest: Robert Kushner, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Kushner discusses the treatment options that align with the different eating patterns identified. He explains how to recommend appropriate diet and exercise plans.
Guest: Robert Kushner, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Dr. Kushner explains that physicians should not neglect the subject of weight and address the factors associated with obesity.