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Category: Podcasts
Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation: A Case-Based Discussion
Drs. Marc Cohen, Steven Dayan, and Thomas Rohrer present and discuss cases that illustrate the use of minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation.
Consumer Medication Information: One Page Fits All
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about the new initiative for putting consumer drug information into a single document.
Preventive Care: Finally Covered, Says Don Berwick
Donald M. Berwick, MD, of CMS talks about what is now being covered for preventive care under the Affordable Care Act and where you can find more information.
ACOs: Shared Savings and Improved Care, Says Don Berwick
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, of CMS describes the structure of accountable care organizations and how they are designed to improve patient care.
Senator Coburn on Medicaid: Let the Market Decide
Tom Coburn, one of 3 physicians in the US Senate, discusses the realities of Medicaid in today’s healthcare system and the struggles faced by healthcare providers and patients.
Huge Databases and Meta-Analyses: Can We Trust Them to Treat?
Henry Black and Andrew Vickers discuss studies based on large databases and meta-analyses and whether they have a place on clinical decision-making.
E-Prescribe by January — Here’s How
Donald M. Berwick, MD, of the CMS provides specific advice and resources for implementing e-prescribing into your practice.
Neglected Infections of Poverty – Toxocariasis
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In this CDC Expert Commentary, LCDR Paul T. Cantey describes toxocariasis, a common, yet little known parasitic disease associated with pet ownership.
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Are You Prescribing Unapproved Drugs?
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Some drugs that are currently on the market have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians
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The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians.
Separating Docs From Industry — A Witch Hunt?
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Frank Veith, MD, believes that the initiative to separate physicians from industry is excessive and can lead to harm for patients. What do you think?
Stop Hounding Patients to Give Up Their Privacy
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Many people think that privacy of medical treatment should not apply to everyone. An ethics expert tells why privacy protects all of society.
Is Healthcare a Right or a Privilege?
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Dr. John Marshall asks: If health insurance is a choice that individuals can opt not to have, who pays for the care of the 40 million people in the United States w…
FDA Commissioner: "Safety Science" Key to Drug Regulation
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Dr. Margaret Hamburg talks with Dr. Eli Adashi about the complex role of the US Food and Drug Administration in approving new drugs while still ensuring their safety.
What Obama Didn’t Say — An Alternative Viewpoint
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Thomas Ahlborn, MD, responds to the State of the Union message and expresses his concern and offers alternative solutions for healthcare issues that President Obam…
What Obama Didn’t Say — The Supportive Position
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Robert Morrow, MD, stressed what Obama left out and is encouraged by the future implementation of many positive changes, particularly for primary care.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Development and Application
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Dr. James Salz discusses the emerging use of lasers to assist in performing cataract surgery.