In the world of electronic health records, and an increase in the aging population, many physicians find themselves subjected to more intense scrutiny of quality and performance, while they face an ever increasing patient load. They can experience depression and burnout the way many professional do, however, as physicians they may be tempted to care for others before they care for themselves. Here to discuss the consequences and possible solutions to worrisome physician burnout is J. Michael Straughn Jr.,MD. He is a Gynecologic Oncologist at UAB Medicine.

Millions of Americans struggle with obesity and obesity-related diseases every day. Obesity has become an epidemic in this country and the need to foster a multidisciplinary approach to basic, clinical, and translational research is now more important than ever. There is an emphasis on understanding the causal factors underlying nutrition and obesity-related health problems and the generation and evaluation of evidence on their consequences, prevention, and alleviation. University of Alabama at Birmingham Weight Loss Medicine, the only program in the Southeast to offer a multidisciplinary, medical approach to weight management, has launched at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to address a consistent rise in the regional rates of obesity, diabetes and hypertension. The program is a collaborative effort of the UAB Health System, the UAB School of Medicine and the UAB School of Health Professions. The new program began serving patients in early January. It is open to self- or physician-referred patients and provides access to top experts, as well as to the newest technologies in nutrition and bariatric surgery with faculty physicians from the departments of Medicine, Nutrition Sciences, Surgery and Pediatrics. Here to tell us about obesity as a disease is Amy H. Warriner, MD. She is an Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at UAB Medicine

The thyroid gland influences many of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormone that it produces. As a result, thyroid disorders can be far reaching and can range from nodules to hypothyroidism to life threatening cancer. In this panel discussion regarding thyroid cancer and thyroid disease are Dr. Benjamin Greene, Dr. Brian Hughley and Dr. Erin Buczek. They are head and neck surgeons at UAB Medicine

Every year approximately 100,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with head and neck cancer. The Head and Neck Oncology Division of the UAB Department of Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) is among the largest of its kind in the United States. Our providers diagnose and treat tumors of the oral cavity, oropharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), sinuses, skull base, salivary glands, and skin. UAB was among the first hospitals nationally to offer robot-assisted resection of head and neck tumors, and we continue to be at the forefront of this growing area of head and neck surgery. Here today in a panel discussion regarding the intricate nature of head and neck cancer, facial reconstruction and how it affects the daily lives of patients and their families, are Dr. Benjamin Greene, Dr. Brian Hughley and Dr. Erin Buczek. They are head and neck surgeons at UAB Medicine.

Percutaneous ablation is a minimally invasive procedure where small needles are inserted through the skin under imaging guidance. The needles are directed toward tumors, which can be in the liver, kidney, bone, or lung. Once the needles are in place, the tumors are destroyed by either heating or freezing the cancer cells. These treatments are faster and safer than traditional surgery. For many types of cancers, our results with ablation are equivalent to traditional surgical approaches. Apart from these benefits, many of our patients can go home the same day or the next day with only a band aid. Thus, our recovery time is much faster than traditional surgical approaches. In this segment, Dr. Andrew Gunn discusses ablation for kidney & liver tumors and when to refer to a specialist.

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately one third of all women and accounts for 20% of outpatient gynecology appointments. The pain might be caused by a number of reasons and today the technology and investigations are more sophisticated and physicians are more equipped to help determine the cause so that the patient can find relief. The UAB Medicine Interventional Radiology team uses the latest and most advanced technology and imaging methods, including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT scans, to treat tumors as well as peripheral arterial, venous, urologic, and hepatobiliary diseases. In this segment, Dr Rachel Oser, discusses uterine fibroids, pelvic congestion syndrome and when to refer to a specialist.

According to the Nation Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Studies suggest that approximately one in two women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. In this segment Sarah Morgan, MD discusses T-score and Z-score results, quality in Bone Densitometry and when to refer to a specialist.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is joining a growing network charged with implementing the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program, an ambitious effort to advance research into precision medicine. In this segment, Eddy S Yang, MD, PhD, discusses precision oncology and what it may mean as a blueprint for future research.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs have a goal to accelerate functional recovery and to improve postoperative outcomes.

Here to discuss Gynecologic Oncology - ERAS Success at UAB Medicine is Charles A. Leath III, MD, MSPH. He is an Associate Professor, in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UAB Medicine.