Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, FASAM Along with the general population, physicians are vulnerable to substance use disorder (SUD) with rates as high as 10 to 14 percent. And with demanding careers, stress and burnout can often exacerbate SUD. Tune into part one of this discussion with Dr. Michael Greenberg as he takes a deep dive into the prevalence of SUD and use characteristics among physicians with Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read the original publication, titled "The Whole Physician: Physicians with Substance Use Disorder: Help is Available," which was published on Practical Neurology in November 2023.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Justin Reinert, PharmD Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition characterized by the rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs, but inhaled epoprostenol can be used as a last-line treatment strategy for these patients. Learn more about this treatment option’s efficacy and safety with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Justin Reinert, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Toledo.

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA Guest: Basil M. Kahwash, MD Patients with asthma could benefit greatly from exercising, and over time, it could lead to better asthma control. Dive into this episode to learn more about the findings from a recent study on exercise and asthma with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley and Dr. Basil Kahwash, Assistant Professor of Medicine on the Clinical Educator track in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Ananta Paine, PhD The diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis has not been easy due to the lack of knowledge about an established biomarker. To learn more, join Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Ananta Piane, Principal Investigator and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, to discuss his 500-patient cohort study to find out if there are underlying differences of psoriasis patients who did not convert to psoriatic arthritis with those who did.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Emerging data over the years has shown the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, not only in terms of their initial role in managing diabetes and blood sugar but also the secondary benefit of sometimes massive amounts of weight loss. However, there hasn’t been a tremendous number of studies looking at the use of these agents in patients with HIV. Join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives into the data further with Dr. Darcy Wooten, Clinical Professor of Medicine and a Program Director for the University of California San Diego ID Fellowship Training Program in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: Neil Skolnik, MD The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recently updated some of the recommendations for treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Two large conceptual changes occurred in this update: one is an increased emphasis on treating exacerbations, and the other is looking at decreasing mortality as an important treatment goal. Learn more about this and other key updates from the GOLD recommendations with Dr. Andrew Wilner and Dr. Neil Skolnik, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Guest: Steven H. Abman, MD Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung disease that can have significant impacts on a newborn’s overall respiratory health, making it imperative to know how to recognize and treat it. Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Shu talk about the symptoms, impacts, and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia with Dr. Steven Abman, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Director of the Pediatric Heart Lung Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Host: Dalmacio Dennis Flores, PhD, ACRN, FAAN According to a Gallup poll, Generation Z youth identify as LGBTQ more than previous generations. Given this increasing prevalence, clinicians need to know how to foster synergistic relationships between parents and LGBTQ+ youth. Here to discuss this important topic is Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. He also spoke about this exact topic at the 2023 Annual ANAC conference in his session, titled “Synergy in Inclusive Sexual Health: Triadic Models Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth, Parents, and Nurses.”

Host: Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH Managing co-occurring conditions in patients with HIV can be challenging. But by taking certain steps—like updating management guidelines, screening for complications, and implementing prevention strategies—we can overcome those challenges and improve the way we care for HIV patients with co-occurring conditions. Here to discuss those strategies is Dr. Jeffrey Kwong, a Professor in the Division of Advanced Nursing Practice at Rutgers University School of Nursing. He also spoke about this exact topic at the 2023 Annual ANAC conference in his session, titled “Managing Co-Occurring Conditions: A Clinical Update.”

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William R. Short, MD, MPH, AAHIVS As of January 2023, the breastfeeding guidelines for HIV patients were updated, and they now recommend supporting the parent’s choice through shared decision-making. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share what these new guidelines look like in practice and key counseling strategies for HIV patients is Dr. William Short. Dr. Short is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and he also spoke about this exact topic at the 2023 ANAC conference in his session, titled “New Recommendations for Infant Feeding for Persons with HIV in the United States.”