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…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Anthony Lembo, MD and Brooks Cash, MD make recommendations on how to find a local biofeedback provider for patients with constipation. References and Resources A…
Prominent colorectal surgeon Michael A. Weinstein, MD FACS discusses advances in laparoscopy techniques and the use of existing orifices to avoid abdominal incisions. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel
Prominent colorectal surgeon Norman Sohn, MD, FACS, MBA, discusses the role of anal dilatation in the management of anal fissure. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel
Nicole Artz, MD, a hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses implications of hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients. References and Resources ACE/ADA Task…
Daniel Kellner, MD, Attending Urologist, Yale-New Haven Hospital provides a strong flow of information in this streaming video about the assessment of obstructive voiding symptoms and the role…
Prominent colorectal surgeon Michael Weinstein, MD, FACS, discusses the current and future role of open and laparoscopic procedures. Sponsored by The Doctor’s Channel
Nicole Artz, MD, a hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses new protocols to control glucose levels in the inpatient setting. References…
Prominent colorectal surgeon Norman Sohn, MD, FACS, MBA, discusses a novel timesaving colonoscopy prep technique, the Colonoscopic Colon Enema (CCE), that he uses when patients arrive for their…
Lisa Shah, MD, Clinical Associate of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, describes a clinical trial employing the Contemplation Ladder to assess Cardiology inpatients readiness…
General Surgeon, Les Edrich, MD provides some insight toward negotiating the delicate balance of providing information, treatment options, and an opinion regarding the best course of treatment while…
