Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH

Guest: Henry Black, MD

Dr. Black provides an update on the treatment goals for hypertension, discussing recent research findings and specific patient groups.

Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD

Guest: Bill Thies, MD

Dr. Thies discusses the background of Alzheimer's Disease including factors associated with the disease and signs and symptoms.

Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD

Guest: Peter Reed, MD

Dr. Reed describes the services and support that the Alzheimer's Association offers to patients, families, and physicians.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD

Guest: Gary Webb, MD

Dr. Webb discusses the difficulties in obtaining appropriate care for congenital heart disease and reviews diagnosis and treatment protocols.

Host: Joel Heller, MD

Guest: Miriam Rabkin, MD

Dr. Rabkin describes the AIDS prevention care and services provided to governments and individuals where resources are limited by ICAP.

Host: Joel Heller, MD

Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD

Dr. Pergament discusses the increase in genetic testing in pre-implantation genetic testing. Dr. Pergament also explains stem cell research and why this can be beneficial for treatment of many diseases.

Host: Joel Heller, MD

Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD

Dr. Pergament discusses the past, present and future of genetic testing.

Host: Joel Heller, MD

Guest: Eugene Pergament, MD

Dr. Pergament discusses the current state of genetic screening, the role of family history and genetic testing in pregnancy.

Host: Paul Raeburn

Guest: Diane Colaizzi

Ms. Colaizzi discusses the decreased funding for cancer trials and the impact this will have on the overall disease states and outcomes for cancer patients.

Host: Paul Raeburn

Guest: Ron Davis, MD

Dr. Ron Davis discusses the AMA's stance regarding the public health issues of obesity, alcohol misuse, and health insurance.