Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Michael McKee, MD, FRCS(C) Diagnosing and treating nonunion fractures comes with its set of challenges. Fortunately, Dr. Michael McKee is here to share his expertise and recommendations for success to benefit your patients with nonunion fractures.

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Overcoming Obstacles in Treating Nonunion Fractures

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Michael R Redler, MD Guest: Ryan Riggs, MD Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that affects millions worldwide, and with incidence rates continuing to climb due to a longer-living population and an increase in obesity, staying up to date on the latest treatment approaches is essential. Join Drs. Michael Redler and Ryan Riggs as they discuss the current treatment landscape for osteoarthritis and what's on the horizon for this growing problem. 

Osteoarthritis: Not Just a Wear-and-Tear Problem

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

The New World of Total Knee Replacements

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Benjamin Levine, MD, FACC Poor fitness in middle age is a strong predictor of a person’s future risk of heart failure. Prolonged exercise training, including a regular routine of high-intensity and moderate-intensity workouts, can forestall the effects of sedentary aging by preventing increased left ventricular stiffness. Dr. Benjamin Levine joins host Dr. Brian McDonough to talk about how regular exercise training may provide protection against the sedentary aging of the heart by preventing an increase in cardiac stiffness. Dr. Levine is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of Autonomic Function and Cardiopulmonary Clinics at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

How Regular Exercise Can Help Reverse Cardiac Aging

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Many studies have demonstrated long-lasting and even permanent brain damage that can originate from just one concussion. With athletes suffering multiple repeated head traumas due to high-contact sports, the controversies over player safety and long-term health risks remain hot-button issues. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for chronic traumatic encephalopathy after autopsying American football players. In this second of a two-part interview, he shares his perspectives on CTE in athletes and the lifelong dangers of contact sports.

Dr. Bennett Omalu on the Dangers of Concussions and CTE

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others who experience repetitive brain trauma. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for this condition after autopsying American football players. Host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Omalu to share the story of his discovery and the medical, athletic, and public responses that followed.

The Autopsy that Changed American Sports: Dr. Bennett Omalu and the Story of CTE

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with veteran personal trainer and exercise therapy specialist Bobby Whisnand about ways to to keep your workout "working out" and how to avoid exercise pitfalls.

Keeping the "Fit" in Fitness: How to Avoid Exercise Pitfalls

Host: Rebecca Kaplan Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on its own is difficult, but managing it with a professional athletic schedule is another task altogether. Dajuan Wagner, a former NBA player, was diagnosed with IBD early in his career. In this episode, he will discuss how he learned to manage his disease, and his advice for physicians treating IBD patients who are also athletes. He is joined by Rebecca Kaplan of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Managing IBD as an Athlete: An NBA Pro's Perspective

Host: John J. Russell, MD Guest: James Glazer, MD, FACSM Guest: Louis Guzzi, MD, FCCM Exertional heat stroke, or EHS, is a sudden and unpredictable condition, commonly affecting young, active, and healthy individuals. But this common patient population doesn’t tell the whole story of EHS and who is at high risk, making the need to understand both typical and atypical case presentations a crucial matter. Joining Dr. John Russell in this panel discussion are doctors Lou Guzzi and James Glazer. Dr. Glazer is the medical director of the Outpatient Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Program at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, New Hampshire. Dr. Guzzi is a quadruple-board certified physician, who practices at Florida Hospital Medical Group in Orlando, Florida.

Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): Common and Unusual Case Presentations

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: William D. Hampton, DO, FACOEP Once a physician understands the underlying causes of exertional heat stroke (EHS), understanding treatment is the next step. Delayed treatment for exertional heat stroke can result in brain damage, organ failure, or even death. In this program, the focus will be on EHS in the emergency medical setting. Host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Bill Hampton, Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, to discuss the top priorities for initiating treatment and the best-available therapeutic options.

Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): Emergency Medical Treatment Goals

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD Guest: Julian E. Bailes, MD Exertional heat stroke is caused by physical activity, such as exercising or working outside, in hot and humid environments. Left untreated, EHS leads to significant neurological dysfunction and high mortality rates. Dr. Andrew Wilner welcomes Dr. Julian Bailes, Director of the Department of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of the NorthShore University Health System Neurological Institute in Chicago, to discuss EHS characterization, pathophysiology, symptoms, and the various neurological assessment methods that enable physicians to make a diagnosis quickly and accurately.

Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): Neurological Characteristics and Pathophysiology

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Howard Spiva Wearing a helmet is an overlooked but critical safety precaution, particularly among children. Attorney Howard Spiva knows the lifelong struggle of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, having devoting much of his career to providing helmet safety education for children. Joined by host Brian McDonough, Mr. Spiva discusses important details about helmet safety, the current status of helmet laws, and continuing efforts to reduce traumatic brain injuries nationwide.

Head's Up! Why Wearing Bike Helmets Can't Be Overlooked

Host: David Weisman, MD Dr. David Weisman explores a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine that examined the effects of concussions for youth football participants.

Tackling Concussions in Youth Football: Are Children Safe?

Host: Kathy King, RDN Traditionally, marathon runners eat a high carbohydrate meal before a race to maximize the storage of glycogen in their muscles. But is this the best method to ensure race endurance? Host Kathy King chats with sport nutritionist Nancy Clark about the best nutrition and diet strategies for training and running a marathon.

Optimal Nutrition Planning for Marathon Runners

Host: Kathy King, RDN What role does nutrition play in the success of high performance athletes? Host Kathy King speaks with Lilah Al-Masri, registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics. Ms. Al-Masri is the former sports dietitian for the United States Naval Academy, and she has co-authored the book 100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition and Exercise. The two discuss nutritional considerations in various athletic contexts, from sport types to environmental changes to training-versus-competitive cycles.

Nutrition Goals for High Performance Athletes

Today's athletes are able to become stronger and faster than ever before, and people are staying active and exercising until later in life. The latest strides in sports medicine are helping people stay healthy, active and strong. Experts in the field of sports medicine discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. Tune in to find out what you need to know to help your patients stay active.

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