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Host: Sara W. Koblitz Guest: Michael J. Thorpy, MD While most clinicians are aware of a drug being either “approved” or “not approved” by the FDA, many are not familiar with the term “tentative approval.” Leading experts, attorney Sara Koblitz, JD, and Dr. Michael Thorpy, review the FDA approval process, explore how “tentative approval” is currently impacting treatment in the field of sleep medicine, and discuss how “non-drug” issues are related to delayed FDA approval. Review the latest safety and efficacy pivotal trial data associated with once-nightly sodium oxybate and find out if we’re truly on the cusp of a new awakening in sleep medicine.

Guest: Marc E. Agronin, MD TBD

Guest: Marc E. Agronin, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Marc E. Agronin, MD Guest: Richard S. Isaacson, MD TBD

Host: Charles P. Vega, MD Guest: Alvaro E. Galvis, MD, PhD How does a patient's culture impact their health behaviors? Find clues in a case highlighting how cultural responsiveness leads to open patient-clinician communication that is the cornerstone of good clinical care. Listen in as 2 leading experts address disparities by breaking down barriers and building better communication with Latino patients. Will you evolve your clinical approach by taking the necessary (easy) steps to help overcome medical mistrust?

Host: Charles P. Vega, MD Guest: Kareen Y. Espino, MD What is cultural humility, and how can it be incorporated into clinical practice? How does a patient's culture impact their health behaviors, and why does your own culture and your “practice” approach matter? Listen in as 2 leading experts navigate concerns surrounding cultural humility and emphasize the importance of empathy while they review tips for improved communication with Latino patients. There are easy ways to integrate small but meaningful changes into your clinical practice to help bridge communication gaps and enable your patients to live healthier lives.

Host: Charles P. Vega, MD Guest: Alejandra Hurtado National trends highlight the necessity of a diverse workforce that can better meet the needs of underserved Latino communities. Hear about the real impact being made by training programs designed to meet community needs through the eyes of a medical student as she discusses her cultural background and future aspirations to give back to the health of her community. Will you be inspired to offer mentorship opportunities and diversify your staff to provide culturally appropriate care?

Guest: John Friedewald, MD What did the first day of the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2021 showcase? From COVID-19 to developments in kidney disease, Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shares highlights from Day 1.

Guest: Jennifer Caudle, DO It’s an unfortunate reality that an increasing number of patients are refusing to get vaccinated—regardless of whether that’s the recommendation for themselves or their children. But luckily, there are ways you can talk to your patients about this, as Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Kisma Orbovich Improvement is something we’re all constantly chasing, whether it’s in the form of a promotion, a bigger house, or maybe even an ideal weight. So why do we often fail miserably at these attempts to make our lives better? To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Kisma Orbovich, the CEO of Illumination Academy, to reveal the secret to true success and how gratitude may just be the lifehack we’ve been searching for.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe What was once a sci-fi tale is now a reality, but unlike the aliens and monsters common to this genre, artificial intelligence isn’t something healthcare professionals need to fear. On the contrary, it may just be the key to unlocking new solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, as Dr. Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe explains.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Teresa Gil, PhD Since about 21 million mothers in America experienced sexual abuse in their childhood, there’s a good chance that some of these women are our patients. So as their physicians, how can we provide them with the best possible care as they continue to cope with the lifelong effects of sexual abuse? That’s what Dr. Brian McDonough explores with Dr. Teresa Gil, author of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Christopher Spagnuola, MD, FAAOS As with any technology, there are benefits and limitations to the computerization of healthcare. On the plus side, as Dr. Christopher Spagnuola explains, electronic medical records are streamlining communication between medical providers when it comes to prescriptions, and telemedicine is revolutionizing post-op following orthopedic surgery. But there are unfortunately some downsides to this technology as well.