Clinician's Roundtable

We all know that influenza vaccinations can help prevent serious infections and save lives. But how often do you consider the underrecognized benefits of these vaccines—like how influenza vaccinations can be a cost-effective solution for both patients and the entire healthcare system? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss these underrecognized benefits and how we can educate patients about the benefits of influenza vaccination is Dr. Carolyn Bridges, Director of Adult Immunizations at Immunize.org.

Vaccination rates are much lower in rural communities compared to other regions, which has a big impact on patients and the larger healthcare system as a whole. So what are some of the factors contributing to this disparity, and what strategies can we use to address them? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss how we can increase vaccination rates in rural communities is Dr. Kimberly McKeirnan, Director of the Center for Pharmacy Practice Research at Washington State University.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurogenerative disease, and organizations including the FDA and NIH are working to accelerate potential therapies. What’s on the horizon for the treatment landscape? Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Walter Koroshetz, who is the Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, to explore these new developments.

As the fight against Ebola continues, can a new biosecure emergency care unit (CUBE) and therapeutic guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) help combat this disease? Mario Nacinovich joins study Dr. Richard Kojan, President of the Alliance for International Medical Action, to discuss these new guidelines.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women, but it’s also the most preventable form of internal cancer. To get the most up-to-date insights on how the latest screening recommendations can help us detect CRC earlier, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Douglas Rex, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States and all over the world, which is why it’s so important that we utilize screening modalities to prevent this deadly cancer. So how can we work with our patients to select the best screening option for them, and once we do, how can we coordinate a patient’s care with other providers? Find out with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with gastroenterologist Dr. Harish Gagneja and primary care physician Dr. Robert Baldor.

Colorectal cancer may be more prevalent than you think, underscoring the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Join us as we explore the latest screening recommendations and available modalities with Dr. Rishi Naik, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

A recent case of polio emerging in New York City have clinicians questioning whether or not we need to be concerned about a spread. What do we need to know about this case—and our potential risk—of polio? Joining Mario Nacinovich to take a look at this case is microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba, a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona.

With rates of monkeypox continuing to rise, what do we need to know about this disease? And how easily can it spread from one person to another? Tune in to hear from renowned microbiologist, Dr. Charles Gerba, a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona as he explores these topics with Mario Nacinovich.

Although population-level differences between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and measured glomerular filtration rate are well-known, the individual-level differences are not. So what clinical implication can this have for our patients? Learn about these fresh findings with Dr. Javed Butler and Dr. Tariq Shafi, the John D. Bower Director of the Division of Nephrology and Professor of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Together, they discuss a recent study from the Annals of Internal Medicine that explored this topic.