Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Slater, MD Learn from Dr. James Salter about the Mini-MAZE procedure to cure atrial fibrillation.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Slater, MD In this segment Dr. James Slater talks about a newer type of oxygen monitoring during surgical procedures called cerebral oximetry. Dr. Slater talks about how the oxygen levels in the brain are monitored and adjusted during surgery and how surgical outcomes can be improved with cerebral oximetry monitoring.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: John Rabkin, MD Some bariatric surgeons claim that the duodenal switch procedure to cure morbid obesity is a better option for most patients than the alternatives. Why then is it not the most common option. Find out in this segment from Dr. John Rabkin.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: John Rabkin, MD The Duodenal Swtich Procedure is a newer option to cure morbid obesity. Join Dr. John Rabkin to learn more about the mechanics of the procedure and how it is different from a more traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Peter Maris In a credit crunch, lenders stop lending and credit becomes tough to obtain. The snowball effect of a credit crunch can eventually impact the entire economy. Are we in a credit crunch? What can investors do to protect themselves?

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Peter Maris Is your retirment fund in order? Will you be able to afford the same lifestyle you do now? Learn from financial advisor, Peter Maris, on how to make sure your retirement plan is in order.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Manuel Lowenhaupt, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Dr. Manuel Lowenhaupt, President and CEO of Radianse, Inc. about how RFID tagging of patients, doctors, and supplies can increase efficiency, save money, and even save lives.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Manuel Lowenhaupt, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Dr. Manuel Lowenhaupt of Radianse, Inc. about how RFID tracking of patients, doctors, and supplies can save not only money and increase efficiency but can save lives.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Sarah Lovinger, MD What are some of the challenges and opportunities for medical journalists today? Join Dr. Sarah Lovinger in a discussion about medical journalism.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Sarah Lovinger, MD In this segment Dr. Sarah Lovinger talks about balancing the careers of both a practicing internist and a medical journalist.