Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D. In this edition of The Pharmacy Report®, host Dr. Linda Bernstein spotlights type 1 diabetes and the new paradigms of research in disease detection, prevention and treatment. In the Movers and Shakers segment, Dr. Stephen E. Gitelman, M.D., Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Chair of Pediatric Diabetes and Clinical Research at the University of California, San Francisco shares his fascinating path of discovery and research into this complex disease and how someday it could revolutionize therapeutic approaches for not just the patient, but at-risk family members as well. References mentioned in this segment: Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2013 Tips From Former Smokers campaign, including 1-800-QUIT NOW, a number that links callers to their state quitlines. The website is www.cdc.gov/tips and features information on the campaign, as well as information on how to quit smoking from the National Cancer Institute's www.smokefree.gov

Host: Andrea J. Singer, MD, FACP, CCD Featured from the Omnia Education live activity entitled "Women's Health Annual Visit" (WHAV) are Dr. Andrea Singer, Associate Professor of Medicine and Obsetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Medical Center, and Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Drexler University College of Medicine. They will review the biopsychosocial management and treatment of sexual disorders in women, including recommendations for improving patient counseling and overcoming the barriers to managing a patient with sexual dysfunction.

Guest: Todd Kerwin, MD, FACC, FASNC Host: Sandeep Nathan, MD, MS This interview recorded live at a Prova Education activity in New York City features Drs. Todd Kerwin and Sandeep Nathan as they discuss the Contemporary Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes. They will review treatment, management and prevention of secondary acute coronary syndromes in specific populations. This educational conversation delivers real-life discussion around the difficulties of managing a patient with acute coronary syndromes and overcoming barriers to optimal care.

Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D. In this premiere edition of The Pharmacy Report®, host Dr. Linda Bernstein focuses on the growing threat of antimicrobial drug resistance. Top news stories include the CDC's "Threat Report 2013," and FDA drug and new indication approval updates. In this week's Movers and Shakers segment, Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD, Dean of the UCSF School of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist specialist in infectious disease will address antimicrobial stewardship and the role of the physician and pharmacist in these multidisciplinary programs. References mentioned in this segment: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Threat Report 2013 Antibioitic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013 Antimicrobial stewardship guidelines Dellit TH, Owens RC, McGowan Jr JE, Gerding DN, Weinstein RA, Burke JP, Huskins WC, Paterson DL, Fishman NO, Carpenter CF, Brennan PJ, Billeter M, and Hooton TM. Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Guidelines for Developing an Institutional Program to Enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship. Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Jan 15;44(2):159-77 IDSA REPORT: Bad Bugs, No Drugs: No ESKAPE! An Update from the Infectious Diseases Society of America Boucher HW, Talbot GH, Bradley JS, Edwards JE, Gilbert D, Rice LB, Scheld M, Spellberg B, Bartlett …

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Change: it's in the air at ReachMD. The word is out that a platform shift will be taking place on October 18th, where ReachMD will move from XM satellite radio to iHeart internet radio. But what does this momentous occasion mean for the ReachMD listenership community? Join host Dr. Matt Birnholz in leading an "in-house" investigation as he interviews a member of the ReachMD executive team, Frank Russomano, CEO of ReachMD.

Host: Boston Children's Hospital Taking on Tomorrow: A National Pediatric Innovation Summit + Awards 2013 When it comes to health care, what matters in pediatrics matters for everybody. Pediatrics has a front-row seat in the health care arena: Diseases of adulthood often have their origins in childhood, and pediatrics is well positioned to spot problems, head them off and lead the search for safe and lasting solutions. That makes pediatric care a hotbed for innovation, from personal genomics to digital apps and telemedicine programs that keep kids out of the hospital. Taking on Tomorrow will convene top thought leaders to distill the successes and address the tough challenges that continue to confront pediatric health care. Leading clinicians, scientists, engineers and leaders in industry, private equity and health care policy will engage in panels and "town hall" discussions-collectively taking on problems that no single organization, agency or company can solve alone. Register today to join this dynamic dialogue, connect with professionals in other sectors and help transform medicine for the future - www.takingontomorrow.org/reachmd Sponsored by

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP It is important for fertility nurses to ensure that the patient is well-informed of the probable cause(s) of infertility, the treatment options available, and the risks and benefits of those therapies. Program Director of the upcoming 1st Annual Fertility Nurses Forum, Monica Moore, MSN, RNC addresses some common questions and issues facing fertility nurses. Monica is a nurse practitioner and nurse manager at RMA of Connecticut in Nowalk, Connecticut. This Clinician's Roundtable segment is sponsored by Omnia Education

Host: Steven Davis, DO Hair loss, though a common problem, is often underappreciated for its medical and psychological impacts on patients. Host Dr. Steven Davis is joined by Dr. Paul Rose, dermatologist and past president of both the International Society of Hair Restoration and the International Society of Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, to discuss updates in medical treatment for male and female-pattern hair loss.

Guest: Martin R. Chavez, MD, FACOG Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Martin Chavez, Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Winthrop University Hospital, to highlight updates in Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing.

Guest: Anthony J. Lembo, MD Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Constipation is one of the most common problems encountered in general practice, and yet is all too often overlooked by physicians when patients are uncomfortable to mention it. How can clinicians best address this issue with reluctant patients, and what are the emerging therapies for chronic sufferers? Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Anthony Lembo, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the GI Motility Laboratory at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to highlight updates in the management of constipation.