Nick Norwitz interviews Aseem Malhotra, MD, a consultant cardiologist, on controversial new findings challenging LDL cholesterol’s role as an independent risk factor for heart disease. They discuss data…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies target platelets, leading to their destruction in the spleen and resulting in reduced platelet counts. It often presents…
Experts tell F.D.A. federal regulators to relax restrictions on which patients are included in clinical trials of heart ablation. References and Resources F.D.A. Heart Health Online Click Here…
The FDA announces the licensing of a new smallpox vaccine. Hear about the vaccine and its availability. References and Resources FDA Approves ACAM2000(TM) Vaccine Click Here to view…
Updated labeling for injectable haloperidol: hear about the FDA’s revised warnings for prescribing haloperidol to avoid QT prolongation. References and Resources NDA 20-919 (Haloperidol). QT Prolongation in Association…
Neal Shore, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Carolina Urologic Research Center, discusses clinical research in advanced prostate cancer References and Resources Click Here to visit to the National Cancer…
Neal Shore MD, FACS discusses participation in clinical research and advantages for both the patient and the practice. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel
This study discusses oral MPT as an effective first-line treatment for elderly patients with multiple myeloma. References and Resources Eiji Kusumi, Tomoko Matsumura, Koichiro Yuji, et al., Oral…
Sameer Badlani, MD reviews the role of email in communicating with patients. References and Resources Car J, Sheikh A. Email consultations in health care: 2—acceptability and safe application…
Nicole Artz, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the increasing role of the internist in the management of patients with sickle cell…
Sameer Badlani, MD, Instructor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Hospital, reviews consumer informatics and the personalized health record. References and Resources Sillence E, Briggs P,…
