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Dispatches From the Haiti Earthquake Relief
https://reachmd.com/programs/neurofrontiers/dispatches-from-the-haiti-earthquake-relief/5327/Host Dr. Anthony Alessi interviews neurologist Lt. Cmdr. Mill Etienne, MD, at St. Damien's Pediatric Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Hati. Dr. Etienne is a Hatian-American physician in the United States military, stationed on the USNS Comfort. They discuss Dr. Etienne's work providing medical care, in aReport From Capitol Hill with AMA Board Chair Dr. Rebecca Patchin
https://reachmd.com/programs/second-opinion-live/report-from-capitol-hill-with-ama-board-chair-dr-rebecca-patchin/5326/Dr. Rebecca Patchin, American Medical Association board chair, gives the view from Capitol Hill after several days of testifying and speaking with legislators about the various needs of healthcare reform. Topics include reimbursement rates, health insurance and others. Also on this week's program, DAdvances in Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-breakthroughs-from-penn-medicine/advances-in-preimplantation-genetic-diagnosis/5311/In what situations do couples consider preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD, and should all of these couples undergo genetic counseling prior to PGD? What is the process for PGD? How accurate has PGD testing become, and what are its remaining limitations? How does preimplantation genetic screenRewriting the DSM
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-neurology-and-psychiatry/rewriting-the-dsm/5293/It's been over 15 years since the publication of the Fourth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). The DSM-V is due to be published in May 2013, and for the first time, the American Psychiatric Association invited input from the wider medical community and theA Compassionate Presence: Reiki as Alternative Pain Management
https://reachmd.com/programs/advances-in-long-term-care-medicine/a-compassionate-presence-reiki-as-alternative-pain-management/5051/If you were told there was a method of reducing pain that was low- or no cost, not harmful, and effective, would you be interested in learning more? Nothing can replace evidence-based medicine, but the human connection between physician and patient can go a long way to reducing patients' pain and suThe Future of Proton Therapy
https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-breakthroughs-from-penn-medicine/the-future-of-proton-therapy/4768/Proton therapy has existed for decades, but it's only recently begun to be clinically adopted. Rather than being a stand-alone treatment, this therapy is often best used in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy. Outside of oncology, what other conditions might proton therapy be used to treat? JoiObesity in Children: What's the Role of Fructose?
https://reachmd.com/programs/gi-insights/obesity-in-children-whats-the-role-of-fructose/4756/Although it's important to consider the many factors that contribute to childhood obesity when designing a weight loss plan, sugar may be one of the most important components to target. Specifically, how does fructose influence childhood obesity? Dr. Miriam Vos, assistant professor in the departmentGenetic Testing for Pancreatitis: Weighing the Options
https://reachmd.com/programs/gi-insights/genetic-testing-for-pancreatitis-weighing-the-options/4708/The causes of pancreatitis are often unknown, but we're learning that there are more potential causes than previously believed. Genetic causes are rare, but their detection has improved with new technology. What role might genetic testing play in correctly diagnosing and managing the condition? AndNovel Approaches to Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant
https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-breakthroughs-from-penn-medicine/novel-approaches-to-bone-marrow-and-stem-cell-transplant/4629/The conventional bone marrow transplant procedure can have many side effects, and the traditional procedure can be especially risky for older patients or other patients with comorbidities. How are novel approaches of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation attempting to limit the toxicity and imprLost in Translation: A Tech Solution for the Multi-Lingual ED
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/lost-in-translation-a-tech-solution-for-the-multi-lingual-ed/4555/The burgeoning number of emergency patients who do not speak English because our nation has become so diverse is creating a greater imperative to bridge the language gap in the hospital. Live video interpretation and translation could be the answer, says Michael King, director of business developmen