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CSA President Karen Sibert MD…in her own words Feb 09, 2017

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In honor of National Women Physicians Day, we speak with Dr. Karen Sibert, a nationally recognized MD anesthesiologist, a former professional writer for the Wall Street Journal, and author of one of the most widely read medical blogs, A Penned Point.

"Burnout" with Christina Maslach Feb 05, 2017

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Burnout research pioneer, Dr. Christina Maslach, discusses job burnout, and what we can do about it.

Pence on Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Edelin Case Jan 26, 2017

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For the anniversary of the Roe versus Wade decision, I talk with bioethicist Gregory Pence about abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the highly controversial Kenneth Edelin Case.

Why Lance Armstrong? with Paul Dimeo Jan 18, 2017

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International anti-doping policy expert, Professor Paul Dimeo, discusses the circumstances surrounding the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his medals, and ban him from competition.

FDA's Anesthesia Warning for Children and Pregnant Women Jan 09, 2017

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Dr. Sweeny and Dr. Paul Yost discuss the recent FDA warning on the use of general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women.

Flatlining: How Healthcare could Kill the U.S. Economy with Ron Howrigon Jan 02, 2017

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Ron Howrigon talks about his new book, "Flatlining: How Healthcare could Kill the U.S. Economy." He discusses the looming economic crisis in healthcare that could be far bigger and more widespread than the auto industry and the housing market crashes combined.

Ethical Issues in Treating Alcoholism with Gregory Pence Dec 28, 2016

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Bioethicist Gregory Pence discusses ethical issues in treating alcoholism.

Dreamland…with Sam Quinones Dec 20, 2016

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Sam Quinones joins us to talk about his book, Dreamland, and the origin and evolution of the prescription painkiller and heroin addiction epidemic in the U.S.

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report Dec 11, 2016

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Dr. Anna Lembke discusses "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health" and what we can do about the addiction epidemic in America.

The Prescription Opioid and Heroin Crisis with Andrew Kolodny MD Dec 05, 2016

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The executive director of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing, Andrew Kolodny, discusses the prescription opioid and heroin addiction crisis.

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