Guest: Andrew Cutler, MD

In the third and final chapter of this series for the “Keep the Body in Mind” initiative, Dr. Cutler discusses strategies that could improve care for patients with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and talks about recommendations for evaluating and monitoring health conditions.

This is an informational non-CME program sponsored by Alkermes, Inc. ALKERMES® is a registered trademark of Alkermes, Inc. KEEP THE BODY IN MIND® is a registered service mark of Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, used by Alkermes, Inc., under license. ©2020 Alkermes, Inc. All rights reserved.

None of the subjects pictured are actual patients.

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Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc

Guest: Paul Orchard, MD

Although it only affects about one in 18,000 people, the impacts of adrenoleukodystrophy cannot be underestimated. That’s why Dr. Paul Orchard joins Mario Nacinovich to talk about this rare—and fatal—genetic disease, why it’s often underdiagnosed and confused with other conditions, and how we can treat it once we’ve reached an accurate diagnosis.

Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP

Guest: James B, Potash, MD, MPH

Psychopharmacology is the study of genetic variations to pinpoint more effective personalized treatments for psychiatric disorders. But with clinicians, industry heads, insurance providers, and regulating agencies all weighing in on this practice and forming varying opinions, what’s the best way to move forward? Here to answer that question and others with Dr. Mimi Secor is Dr. James Potash, a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Psychiatrist in Chief at the John Hopkins Department of Psychiatry.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Guest: Kisma Orbovich

Improvement is something we’re all constantly chasing, whether it’s in the form of a promotion, a bigger house, or maybe even an ideal weight. So why do we often fail miserably at these attempts to make our lives better?

To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Kisma Orbovich, the CEO of Illumination Academy, to reveal the secret to true success and how gratitude may just be the lifehack we’ve been searching for.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Guest: Teresa Gil, PhD

Since about 21 million mothers in America experienced sexual abuse in their childhood, there’s a good chance that some of these women are our patients. So as their physicians, how can we provide them with the best possible care as they continue to cope with the lifelong effects of sexual abuse? That’s what Dr. Brian McDonough explores with Dr. Teresa Gil, author of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation.

Host: Patricia K. Coyle, MD

Guest: Clyde E. Markowitz, MD

Please note: This activity is no longer available for continuing education credit.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. As the treatment armamentarium continues to grow, patient involvement in the development of an effective treatment strategy is becoming increasingly important. In this Clinical ExchangesSM activity, leading MS specialists discuss issues of diagnosing MS, initiating treatment, and switching therapies, all in the context of practical shared decision-making techniques demonstrated by their own patients.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN

As a follow-up to the Microgravity: A New Risk Factor for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension essay he wrote back in 2012, Dr. Andrew Wilner investigates whether there have been any updates on the 27 astronauts who had significant microgravity exposure.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN

Even with quick thinking and timely action, the chances of a neurosurgeon being able to do more than taking out the bullet, administering antibiotics, and stopping the bleeding isn’t likely, and surviving a bullet to the brain can unfortunately be just the beginning of a patient’s struggles. Focusing on the title story of his book Bullets and Brains, Dr. Andrew Wilner discusses the serious aftermath congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords experienced while recovering from a headshot.

Host: Shiv Saidha, MBBCh, MD, MRCPI

Guest: Jiwon Oh, MD

Guest: Kerstin Hellwig, MD

Pregnancy is a major point of discussion for all women of child-bearing age, and when you factor in diseases like multiple sclerosis, it only further complicates matters. Hear from experts Dr. Kerstin Hellwig, Dr. Jiwon Oh, and Dr. Shiv Saidha about their approach to managing MS patients before, during, and after pregnancy.

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD

Guest: Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD

In this vital episode of On the Frontlines of Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Matt Birnholz interviews Dr. Gavin Giovannoni, Professor of Neurology at Queen Mary University of London. Join us in examining the impact of genetic and environmental factors for MS, and how this information can influence MS diagnosis, management and treatment. This program has been brought to you through an independent educational grant from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.