Episode one of a two-part series on clinical trials and the value of participation

Before a new medical test, drug, procedure, or device can be made safely available to the public, it needs to be studied through what is called a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial, and why is the medical community encouraging people of all walks of life to consider participation in a trial? Is it safe to get involved? These are some of the many questions we’ll address in a two-part series with health care experts and a patient who will talk about her experience as a clinical trial participant.

Joining our show today to the help us understand what a clinical trial is, what’s involved, and the importance to medical advancement are:

Christina Brennan, MD, vice president of clinical research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. She is also immediate past president of the NY Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Kenneth Getz, professor and deputy director of Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development at Tufts University School of Medicine and founder and board chair of the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation, an organization dedicated to educating and informing about clinical research. Mr. Getz is an internationally renowned expert in R&D and clinical trial management practices.

Resources:

AWARE for All-Long Island

Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation

Episode one of a two-part series on clinical trials and the value of participation

Before a new medical test, drug, procedure, or device can be made safely available to the public, it needs to be studied through what is called a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial, and why is the medical community encouraging people of all walks of life to consider participation in a trial? Is it safe to get involved? These are some of the many questions we’ll address in a two-part series with health care experts and a patient who will talk about her experience as a clinical trial participant.

Joining our show today to the help us understand what a clinical trial is, what’s involved, and the importance to medical advancement are:

Christina Brennan, MD, vice president of clinical research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. She is also immediate past president of the NY Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Kenneth Getz, professor and deputy director of Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development at Tufts University School of Medicine and founder and board chair of the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation, an organization dedicated to educating and informing about clinical research. Mr. Getz is an internationally renowned expert in R&D and clinical trial management practices.

Resources:AWARE for All-Long IslandCenter for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation

Episode two of a two-part series on clinical trials and the value of clinical trial participation

In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion of clinical trials. Part one of our series focused on what a clinical trial is, how clinical trials are organized, supported, and structured, and how these important studies help to advance and safeguard our health care. We also learned that clinical trials depend on people to enroll as study participants, a critical part of moving medicine forward that remains a great challenge for researchers.

Just how are patients recruited? What are the barriers to participation? Why should a person consider enrolling in a clinical trial? What is it like to be part of a clinical trial? We will address these questions and more with our following guests:

John Boockvar, MD, co-director of the Brain Tumor Biotech Center at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, vice chair of the department of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital of Northwell Health, and professor of neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine. Dr. Boockvar is joined by Jennifer Beakes, a patient and clinical trial volunteer who will share her medical journey and decision to participate in a study. Jennifer is accompanied by her husband Kevin Lorme.

Resources:AWARE for All-Long IslandCenter for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation

Did you know that Americans spend about two and half hours eating a day—and more than half of that time, we’re also doing something else like working, driving, reading, watching TV, or focusing on an electronic device? Multi-tasking during meals means that most of us are not fully aware of what we’re feeding ourselves. Because this lack of awareness may be contributing to the national obesity epidemic and other health issues, the concept of mindful eating has been introduced as a weight-loss approach to help turn the focus to when and what we’re consuming as our guests will talk about with us today.

Guest for this episode are: Melanie Boehmer, a registered dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a Certified Sports Nutritionist. Ms. Boehmer facilitates the weight loss program for Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, working with patients one-on-one and in group settings to improve their nutrition habits. She is joined by Jerome Jackson, a participant from the weight loss program at Lenox Hill who will share his journey with us today. Jerome currently works as a Special Education Compliance Manager for Democracy Prep Public Schools in Harlem.

Resources:

Core4 by Sodexo Weight Loss Program, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health

Did you know that Americans spend about two and half hours eating a day—and more than half of that time, we’re also doing something else like working, driving, reading, watching TV, or focusing on an electronic device? Multi-tasking during meals means that most of us are not fully aware of what we’re feeding ourselves. Because this lack of awareness may be contributing to the national obesity epidemic and other health issues, the concept of mindful eating has been introduced as a weight-loss approach to help turn the focus to when and what we’re consuming as our guests will talk about with us today. 

Guest for this episode are: Melanie Boehmer, a registered dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a Certified Sports Nutritionist. Ms. Boehmer facilitates the weight loss program for Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, working with patients one-on-one and in group settings to improve their nutrition habits. She is joined by Jerome Jackson, a participant from the weight loss program at Lenox Hill who will share his journey with us today. Jerome currently works as a Special Education Compliance Manager for Democracy Prep Public Schools in Harlem.

Resources:Core4 by Sodexo Weight Loss Program, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health

World Thrombosis Day

On this episode, we’re broadcasting from the Zucker School of Medicine to focus on an often underdiagnosed and overlooked public health problem that affects 300 to 600 thousand Americans each year. Called VTE or venous thromboembolism, it is a term that refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein that can lead to major illness or worse—and it can happen to anyone. In fact, it is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide according to our guest expert who will help us to better understand the dangers, treatment, and prevention for this common disorder.

Joining us is Alex Spyropoulos, MD, professor of medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and professor at the Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is also system Director – Anticoagulation and Clinical Thrombosis Services Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital and a member of the steering committee for World Thrombosis Day, a public awareness campaign for VTE.

World Thrombosis Day

On this episode, we’re broadcasting from the Zucker School of Medicine to focus on an often underdiagnosed and overlooked public health problem that affects 300 to 600 thousand Americans each year. Called VTE or venous thromboembolism, it is a term that refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein that can lead to major illness or worse—and it can happen to anyone. In fact, it is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide according to our guest expert who will help us to better understand the dangers, treatment, and prevention for this common disorder.

Joining us is Alex Spyropoulos, MD, professor of medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and professor at the Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is also system Director – Anticoagulation and Clinical Thrombosis Services Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital and a member of the steering committee for World Thrombosis Day, a public awareness campaign for VTE.

World Thrombosis Day

On this episode, we’re broadcasting from the Zucker School of Medicine to focus on an often underdiagnosed and overlooked public health problem that affects 300 to 600 thousand Americans each year. Called VTE or venous thromboembolism, it is a term that refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein that can lead to major illness or worse—and it can happen to anyone. In fact, it is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide according to our guest expert who will help us to better understand the dangers, treatment, and prevention for this common disorder.

Joining us is Alex Spyropoulos, MD, professor of medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and professor at the Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is also system Director – Anticoagulation and Clinical Thrombosis Services Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital and a member of the steering committee for World Thrombosis Day, a public awareness campaign for VTE.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, bullying is a serious public health concern with potentially disastrous effects on children of all ages and walks of life. While bullying is not new to growing up, it is getting new attention. To combat its effect and empower kids in crisis, New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act or DASA requires all schools to implement anti-bullying policies. DASA also requires schools to have one or more staff members handle reports of bullying, so children know where to seek help. These local efforts and more about what we can do to stand up to bullying are what our expert guests will address with us on this episode.

Joining us for this important discussion are:

Mark Welles, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and co-chairman of the American Academy of Pediatric Bullying Prevention Committee. He is also a pediatrician at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

David Fagan, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and vice chair of Pediatric Administration-Ambulatory at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Resources:

StopBullying.gov

American Academy of Pediatrics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Child Abuse Prevention Services LI

Long Island Coalition Against Bullying

NYC Department of Education (Respect for All)

Pride for Youth

The Trevor Project

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, bullying is a serious public health concern with potentially disastrous effects on children of all ages and walks of life. While bullying is not new to growing up, it is getting new attention. To combat its effect and empower kids in crisis, New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act or DASA requires all schools to implement anti-bullying policies. DASA also requires schools to have one or more staff members handle reports of bullying, so children know where to seek help. These local efforts and more about what we can do to stand up to bullying are what our expert guests will address with us on this episode.

Joining us for this important discussion are:Mark Welles, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and co-chairman of the American Academy of Pediatric Bullying Prevention Committee. He is also a pediatrician at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center. David Fagan, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and vice chair of Pediatric Administration-Ambulatory at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Resources:StopBullying.govAmerican Academy of PediatricsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Child Abuse Prevention Services LILong Island Coalition Against BullyingNYC Department of Education (Respect for All)Pride for YouthThe Trevor Project