Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Gregory S. Sawicki, MD, MPH Even though there currently isn’t a cure for cystic fibrosis, there may finally be hope on the horizon for the more than 70,000 people around the world who are living with this debilitating disease. Joining Dr. Paul Dogramji to talk about the emerging treatment options for cystic fibrosis is Dr. Gregory Sawicki, Director at the Cystic Fibrosis Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Paul Orchard, MD Although it only affects about one in 18,000 people, the impacts of adrenoleukodystrophy cannot be underestimated. That’s why Dr. Paul Orchard joins Mario Nacinovich to talk about this rare—and fatal—genetic disease, why it’s often underdiagnosed and confused with other conditions, and how we can treat it once we’ve reached an accurate diagnosis.

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: David H. Peyton, Ph.D. The vaping epidemic is becoming more and more concerning, but could new research prompt people to quit? To find out, Dr. Paul Doghramji speaks with Dr. David Peyton about his recent study that challenges the claim that vaping devices take less of a toll on our health than tobacco smoking.

Host: Jenn Simmons, MD Guest: Susan Domchek, MD Tune in as Dr. Jen Simmons is joined by Dr. Susan Domcheck, who debunks the common misconception that men don’t have to worry about the BRCA mutation and dives into the explorations of the BFOR Study.

Host: Jenn Simmons, MD Guest: Dike Drummond, MD Half of all doctors report troubling symptoms like depression, exhaustion, dissatisfaction, and a sense of failure, and Dr. Dike Drummond was one of them. Experiencing burnout not once, but twice led him to dedicate his career to coaching physicians and healthcare organizations, which he dives into with Dr. Jen Simmons.

Host: Jenn Simmons, MD Guest: Susan Domchek, MD Anytime the topic of genetic testing comes up in the context of breast and ovarian cancers, one question that undoubtedly arises is: who exactly should be tested? That’s the FAQ Dr. Susan Domchek, Director of the McDonald Women’s Cancer Risk Evaluation Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, answers.

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Tom Quinn, DO Dogs are known for their incredible sense of smell, and based on new research, they could be the key to developing over-the-counter tests capable of detecting lung cancer early on. And who better to break down the study’s findings than Dr. Tom Quinn, a Clinical Professor of Family and Occupational Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and a member of the team who worked on this intriguing study.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: John Bielinski, PA The rate of clinical burnout has increased throughout the years, but Dr. John Bielinski has the answers to help healthcare professionals liven up their careers and stay in a positive mindset.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: William Tarver, MD Guest: Tyson Brunstetter, PhD, MBA Since 2012, at least 27 astronauts have been diagnosed with spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome, but where does this health threat land now? Joining Dr. Andrew Wilner to discuss this out-of-this-world health threat is Captain Tyson Brunsteller and Dr. William Tarver from NASA.

Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP Guest: Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD While Peyronie’s disease isn’t the most comfortable topic to talk about with your male patients, avoiding it only fuels its under-recognition. So joining Dr. Paul Doghramji to discuss conversation-starter strategies—and what to do once you have that conversation and reach a diagnosis—is Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, a urologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City who specializes in the treatment of male infertility and sexual dysfunction.