Lung cancer comes in two main types: non-small cell and small cell. Each has different patterns, growth rates, and treatment needs. Smoking is the top risk factor, but…
Harry Erba, MD, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC; Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, Central University Hospital…
Ajay Verma, MD, PhD, Vice President, Translational Neurology, Biogen Inc., assesses the neurodegeneration problem that will accompany the significant increase in the elderly population. He discusses the imminent intersection…
Neil Jacobstein, Co-Chair of A.I. and Robotics, Singularity University, discusses the need for medical artificial intelligence to reduce medical errors. As a new generation of doctors begins practice, an…
Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discusses electronic health care. He explains how to make the transition…
Alan Russell, PhD, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, explains some of the obstacles of regenerative medicine, one of which being that cells injected into the body don’t inherently…
Kristen Kulasa, MD, VA San Diego Healthcare System discusses which regimen to pick for patients who come into the hospital that are already on insulin and the guidelines…
Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA, President, Northeast Lipid Association explains the goals of the National Lipid Association (NLA). Members of the NLA include: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician…
James Underberg, MD, clinical assistant professor, NYU Langone Medical Center discusses the new recommendations for the management of cholesterol by the National Lipid Association (NLA). The NLA released…
James Underberg, MD, clinical assistant professor, NYU Langone Medical Center outlines the importance of measuring cholesterol levels and setting management goals. Atherogenic lipoproteins, the root cause of atherosclerosis, can be…
Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, Weill Cornell Medical College touches on how payment models for healthcare are changing payment models for innovation. A shift towards value is being seen in…
Farzad Mostashari, MD, CEO, Aledade describes the need for innovation in both business models and the use of data and technology. Mostashari expounds on population health, emphasizing the…
