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Novel Treatment Options for Heel Pain

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2008/11/25

Guest: Jack Morgan, DPM Host: Michael Kotzen, DPM What are the latest trends in surgical treatment options available for patients suffering from recurrent heel pain, and how have podiatrists evolved in practice to manage the myriad of heel problems? Dr. Jack Morgan, attending staff member at the Los Angeles USC Medical Center and fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, outlines the most common causes of heel pain, their respective modern treatment strategies, and

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Suboptimal Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery

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2008/11/21

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: David Sarwer, PhD Patients that undergo bariatric surgery may expect to lose up to 35 percent of their body weight in the first year. What if that doesn't happen? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt, talks about the problem of post-op suboptimal weight gain with Dr. David Sarwer, director of clinical services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

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Psychological Outcomes Post Bariatric Surgery

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2008/11/21

Guest: David Sarwer, PhD Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD We know that the weight loss outcome following bariatric surgery can be impressive - patients lose as much as 35% of their initial body weight in the first 18 months post-op. Does their psychosocial outcome also improve? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. David Sarwer, director of clinical services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine to discuss what happens after

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The Expanding Role of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

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2008/11/20

Guest: Paul Holman, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD At first glance, minimally invasive spine surgery sounds like a contradiction in terms: how could an operation on an area of the body so complex, be navigated successfully through only a few simple incisions? Dr. Paul Holman, a neurosurgeon for the Methodist Neurological Institute at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, joins host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill to explore the intricacies of these procedures, as well as the outcomes: how do the

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Recent Advances in Weight Loss Surgery

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2008/11/17

Guest: Christine Ren, MD Host: Mary Leuchars, MD Surgical weight loss: what are the recent advances in this exploding field, and what can patients expect from today's evolving procedures? Joining host Dr. Mary Leuchars to speak on bariatric surgery's emergence and development in practice is Dr. Christine Ren, founder and director of the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss and assistant professor of surgery at NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Ren talks about the history of gastric

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Treat or Cure Disease

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2008/11/10

Guest: Mitch Tyler Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Kurt Kaczmarek, PhD Guest: Yuri Danilov, PhD A number of illnesses are caused by central nervous system damage. Can a new method of non-invasive brain stimulation treat or cure disease? Join host Dr. Bruce Bloom as he discusses non-invasive neuromodulation of the central nervous system with senior scientists Dr. Kurt Kaczmarek and Dr. Yuri Danoliv, and Mitch Tyler, from the Tactile Communication and Neurorehabilitation

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Incisionless Brain Surgery

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2008/11/06

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Jason G. Newman, MD, FACS Minimally-invasive surgery is generally an attractive option, but how reliable and effective is brain surgery performed through the nose? Dr. Jason Newman, assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explores the rapidly evolving field of incisionless brain surgery with host Dr. Lee Freedman. What are the obstacles to approaching brain surgery through the

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The Surgicalist: A New Concept in On-Call Care

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2008/10/23

Guest: John McConnell, PhD Host: Shira Johnson, MD The concept of the surgicalist was born of economic and practical necessity. Dr. John McConnell is a health economist and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Science University whose research has focused on emergency and trauma care as well as health policy. He is interviewed by Dr. Shira Johnson to discuss how and why the role of thesurgicalistevolved. Tune in to find out who may be seeing your next

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Strategies for Identifying Candidates for Cosmetic...

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2008/10/14

Guest: Peter Adamson, MD Host: Michael Epstein, MD Avoiding potential problem patients in cosmetic surgery: It's a concern that many practitioners face on a regular basis, reminding us of the importance of patient selection and informed consent. How can we minimize the number of problem patients in our practice, and how can we limit the influence of those who are already in our practice? On the flipside, who is an ideal candidate for surgery? Dr. Peter Adamson, professor of

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Elective Aesthetic Surgery: Handling Problem Patients

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2008/10/14

Guest: Peter Adamson, MD Host: Michael Epstein, MD There may be many reasons for a patient to consider elective aesthetic surgery, but whatever the reason, they are often linked to the patient's expectations for the surgical outcome. While we know that most patients maintain a reasonable outlook for their care, how can we work to maintain an affable relationship with those who have unrealistic post-surgery expectations? Dr. Peter Adamson, professor of otolaryngology-head and neck

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Arthroscopy for Arthritis-Related Knee Pain:...

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2008/10/14

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: David Felson, MD, MPH Despite previous evidence to suggest that arthroscopic surgery does not improve symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, the procedure continues to be a common treatment for arthritis. Now, novel data is backing up this earlier research on arthroscopy. Going forward, how will this development impact practice? Host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill talks with Dr. David Felson, professor of medicine at the Boston University (BU)

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Surgeons Discover New Instrument, the Physician...

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2008/08/25

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Surgical physician assistants are becoming an important part of the workflow of hospitals. Guest Robert Blumm,apracticingphysician assistant since 1970 and president of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants, outlines with host Lisa D'Andrea the capabilities and contributions of the surgical physician assistant in the hospital setting.

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Making Hospital Rounds: The Surgical Physician Assistant

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2008/08/25

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Guest Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA, discusses how surgical physician assistants are contributing to the quality of care in hospitals throughout the country. In addition, Mr. Blumm outlines the training and credentials of surgical physician assistants.

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Hepatic Resection and Transplantation

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2008/07/14

Guest: Alan Hemming, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD As we extend the bounds of surgical resection for hepatic malignancies, we overcome previously held limitations of our efforts againstliver disease. How do our techniques and theories on hepatic resection also relate back to hepatic transplantation? Are we developing more effective strategies to protect the liver during surgery? Dr. Alan Hemming, professor of surgery and chief of transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery at the

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New Techniques for Extended Hepatic Resection

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2008/07/14

Guest: Alan Hemming, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD In recent years, extensive debate has centered around the possibility of further extending the scope of hepatic resection. With research now demonstrating the potential value of extended resection, will more patients be offered this as a treatment option? Are there common complications to consider when evaluating a candidate for this surgery? Dr. Alan Hemming, professor of surgery and chief of transplantation and hepatobiliary

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A More Aggressive Approach to Hepatic Resection

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2008/07/14

Guest: Alan Hemming, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD For patients with severe hepatic malignancy, attempts to cure their illness are rarely, if ever, successful. We're learning, however, that a more aggressive surgical approach may extend survival rates well beyond those of our previous techniques. Dr. Alan Hemming, professor of surgery and chief of transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine, details his pursuit of novel measuresto

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Orthopaedic Trauma: Lessons from Army Medicine

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2008/07/09

Guest: Col. Jim Ficke, MD Host: John Armstrong, MD Many of the extremity injuries suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan are similar to those seen in previous conflicts. But according to Dr. Jim Ficke, chief of orthopaedic surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, and an orthopaedic consultant to the United States Army Surgeon General, the wounds are occurring at a notably higher rate. How are we keeping up with these injuries? Dr. Ficke credits new debridement and external

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Managing the Unhappy Plastic Surgery Patient

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2008/07/02

Guest: Richard Goode, MD Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Are your patients' expectations too high? Could docs be at fault for setting those expectations? Dr. Richard Goode, professor of otolaryngology at Stanford University Medical Center,joins host Dr. Larry Kaskel todiscuss his recent article, The Unhappy Patient Following Facial Plastic Surgery: What to Do?and analyze why some patients will always be dissatisfied with the results. Tune in to hear how to identify those unhappy patients

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Think Surgery?

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2008/01/25

Guest: William Welch, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Dr. Welch reviews the approach to this common and disabling condition that affects our older patients. He reviews the diagnosis and initial treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis and then discusses how surgical techniques can bring relief to many of our patients.

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New Surgical Options for Spinal Disorders

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2008/01/25

Guest: William Welch, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Advancing surgical treatments and devices are producing better outcomes for patients with spinal problems. How do these innovations alleviate pain associated with spinal stenosis, spinal metastases and spine trauma? Dr. William Welch, chief of neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, describes new spinal implants, including the X-STOP device, and motion preservation systems that are replacing traditional fusions.

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