Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: James Baker, MD Dr. James Baker explains the development of a recent nasally-absorbed vaccine developed against anthrax, which marks a new manefestation of the emerging field of medical nanotechnology, or "Nanomedicine."

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Jeanette Reschke, RN An estimated one billion venipunctures are performed annually and they are commonly viewed as one of the most painful invasive procedures performed. It takes an average of 2.4 sticks in order to obtain successful catheter placement. Is there a better way? Join Registered Nurse Jenny Reschke discuss the Vein Viewer.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: William Thomas, MD Dr. William H. Thomas is an international authority on geriatric medicine and eldercare. He is dedicated to promoting and developing constructive, holistic approaches to aging and the care of elders. Hear Dr. Thomas as he discusses how the Green House Project is a radical departure from traditional nursing homes.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: William Thomas, MD Hear Dr. WIlliam H. Thomas, the founder of the Eden Alternative, as he discusses how Eden Homes are reinventing the long-term care environment.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Paul Auerbach, MD Join wilderness medicine expert Dr. Paul Auerbach as he offers his best advice for travelers embarking on an adventure trip.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Paul Auerbach, MD Join wilderness medicine expert Dr. Paul Auerbach as he offers a Wilderness Medicine 101.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Linda Petter, DO Join Dr. Linda M. Petter as she discusses her new book, Common Medical Sense, and how she juggles her life as Chief of her Department, practicing clinician, author and media personality.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Bruce Charash, MD Each day, 7000 tons of unused American medical supplies go to waste. Join the founder and Chairman of the Board of Doc to Dock, Dr. Bruce Charash, discuss how he is sending discarded medical supplies to needy hospitals in Africa.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Bruce Charash, MD Join Dr. Bruce Charash, founder and Chairman of the Board of Doc to Dock, as he discusses how Doc to Dock is sending tons of discarded medical supplies to needy hospitals in Africa.

Host: Gary Kohn, MD Guest: Thomas Gilliam, PhD Obese workers have a disproportionate amount and intensity of workplace injuries. Dr. Gilliam suggests some trends, implications, and remedies.