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Screening for HPV-Related Cancers: Medical and Surgical Priorities Sep 21, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Gregory Weinstein, Professor and Vice Chair and the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery. He is the Co-Director of The Center for Head and Neck Cancer in The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The two discuss a dramatic rise in HPV-related cancers over the past decade, and what clinicians need to be aware of in assessing their patients for these indidious diseases.

The Family Doc's Guide to Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Aug 31, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Amy Price, staff physician in the Department of Family Practice at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Price authored an article titled "Bipolar Disorders: A Review" in American Family Physician, journal of the AAFP. She explains the keys to recognizing, diagnosing, and treating bipolar disorder in primary care settings.

Pharmacist Perspectives on the Challenging Type 2 Diabetic Patient in Primary Care Aug 24, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

How can pharmacy practice inform the primary care and family medicine communities about approaching challenging diabetes cases? Christa George, Pharm.D, Associate Professor in the departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss Type 2 Diabetes from the unique vantage point of the pharmacist.

Recognizing Complex Presentations of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Aug 17, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) bring unique challenges to the primary care practice environment and require personalized therapeutic approaches to address both psychiatric and somatic health issues. Dr. Jill Fenske, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to guide clinicians toward a better understanding of this complex disorder with multiple varied manifestations.

Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer: Primary Care Priorities Aug 10, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Jonathan Firnhaber, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at East Carolina University School of Medicine, to provide top recommendations for prevention, assessment, and treatment of skin cancer at the primary care level.

Uncommon Details on Common Ocular Conditions Aug 03, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Gail L. Torkildsen, staff ophthalmologist at Andover Eye Associates and one of the leading Dry Eye Principal Investigators in the world. Dr. Torkildsen has served as P.I. on over 20 client-sponsored Dry Eye studies since 2002. In this discussion she takes listeners on a tour of common eye problems faced in primary care, and how clinicians can better prepare themselves to address issues such as Meibobian gland disorders, blepharitis, dry eyes, and conjunctivitis with greater confidence.

Hot Topics in Diabetes: What Endocrinologists are Talking About Jul 27, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Tina Thethi, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the section of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tulane University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Thethi provides the inside scoop on diabetes topics of particular interest to endocrinologists in practice today, from pre-diabetes management to continuous glucose monitoring to novel drug research and development.

Eye Care for Generalists: How to Catch the Worst Problems Early Jul 20, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

A clinical pearl in the arena of eye care is that serious eye problems tend to manifest serious symptoms and signs, which makes vision loss one of the key findings in a diagnostic workup. Yet vision testing is commonly neglected in primary care practice even when patients present with eye-related complaints. What are the most important steps a clinician can take when assessing eye problems, and where does the primary care practitioner fit into the ophthalmologic care continuum? Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, to examine the top issues in eye care for generalists and ophthalmic specialists.

Bringing Telemedicine into Primary Care Jun 01, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

From patient consultation services to remote physician visits, telemedicine is rapidly gaining a foothold in clincial practice. But what are the potential gains vs pitfalls for integrating these technologies at the primary care level? Dr. Mark Seraly, practicing dermatologist and founder of DermatologistOnCall.com, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss clinical, operational, and financial trends in telemedicine today.

Everything You Thought You Knew About Physician Shortages: AAMC's Dr. Atul Grover May 11, 2015

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Atul Grover, MD, PhD, Chief Public Policy Officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to discuss the looming physician shortage in the US and what needs to be done now to positively impact that shortage ten years down the road.

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