Podcasts

Dhruv Kazi, MD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses a recent study he led into the cost-effectiveness of polypill and why we do not see the approach applied to cardiovascular disease in the US.

The inaugural episode of the DocTalk Podcast features a conversation about transcatheter aortic valve replacement with two cardiologists from Brigham and Women's Hospital.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Ira Turner (Neurologist/Headache specialist at Island Neurological Associates, Plainview, NY) describes how he approaches treating migraines, including best practices for different age groups and treatment during pregnancy.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. George Nissan (Headache Specialist, North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache) discusses common migraine triggers and everyday tweaks to help prevent them.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Heather McCoy (Nurse Practitioner, Integrative Headache Care, Scottsdale, AZ) describes how she approaches diagnosing migraines, including obtaining a patient’s history, conducting a physical exam, as well as the use of imaging tests.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Bruce Corser (Medical Director, Sleep Management Institute, Cincinnati, OH) describes how he approaches diagnosing and treating insomnia. He discusses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as common medications, such as over the counter options, benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines among others, to consider with your patients.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Damon Raskin (Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Pacific Palisades, Ca) discusses the different types of insomnia, including sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia. Dr. Raskin also highlights how age can affect what type of insomnia your patients might be experiencing, as well as treatment goals and examples.

Dr. Barkley speaks about treating ADHD and explores new research that is being done to better understand the condition.

Dr. Marrick Kukin discusses heart failure recommendations, the role of the PCP in the diagnosis, and major myths related to heart failure.

This podcast reviews key information about the safe storage, handling, and dispensing of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules.

Listen as Jerry Reeves, MD, discusses the complications that can arise in administering anesthesia to elderly patients.

Podcast discussion of the value of CT angiography to measure stenosis severity and predict ischemia.

An interview with Michelle Snyder, VP of marketing and subscription sales for Epocrates.

An interview with Brian Casey, Editor-in-Chief of the radiology and medical imaging resource website, AuntMinnie.com.

An interview with Joan Ash, PhD, Oregon Health Sciences University on computerized physician order entry (CPOE), as well as other news in healthcare IT.

An interview with C. Peter Waegemann, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for Medical Records Institute (MRI) regarding Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIOs).

An interview with David Winn, MD, CEO of e-MDs, Inc., including a discussion of the current state of EHRs in the US.