INTERVIEWS

Guest: David Griffiths

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: David Griffiths is Senior Vice President for the Healthcare division of Aon Affinity. David has overall responsibility for the malpractice insurance program for Nurses Service Organization. David is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent and has worked on the NSO medmal programs for the past 10 years. David’s works extensively on risk education often speaking at conferences on the topic of professional liability. David received his B.S. from the University of Maryland and his MBA from Moravian College.

Segment Overview: David Griffiths, a representative from Nurses Services Organization (NSO) discusses the ways Millennials are impacting the nursing profession in education, social media, technology, work style, globalization and work-life integration.

Guest: Dr. Alexey Danilov

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Alexey Danilov is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Knight Cancer Institute Hematology and Medical Oncology, in Portland, Oregon. He earned his medical degree and PhD at Yaroslavl State Medical Academy in Russia and completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Danilov runs an independently funded clinical/translational program in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that bridges the understanding of B-cell biology with early clinical evaluation of novel therapeutics. He spearheads a translational and early-phase therapeutics effort in B-cell malignancies at the Knight Cancer Institute. He has characterized promising therapeutic agents with regard to their mechanism of action and resistance, ushering them into early-phase clinical trials in CLL and NHL. He seeks to translate his findings to clinical care by developing protocols that advance current treatment paradigms. His work has received support from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Lymphoma Research Foundation, the National Cancer Institute, and the Southwest Oncology Group, among other organizations. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals including Clinical Cancer Research, Cancer Research and Molecular Cancer. His research is consistently featured at national and international meetings.

Segment Overview: Dr. Alexey Danilov is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Knight Cancer Institute Hematology and Medical Oncology, in Portland, Oregon, discusses Chronic Blood Cancers, such as Follicular Lymphoma, and available resources.

Guest: Kevin Brothen

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Kevin Brothen is VP Marketing Bracing and Support at DJO Global.  DJO Global is a leading global provider of medical technologies designed to get and keep people moving. The company’s products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Its products are used by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of the company’s medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. The company’s product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular therapy systems and compression garments, therapeutic shoes and inserts, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. The company’s surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. DJO Global’s products are marketed under a portfolio of brands including Aircast®, Chattanooga™, CMF™, Compex®, DonJoy®, ProCare®, DJO Surgical®, Dr. Comfort® and Exos ®. For additional information on the Company, please visit www.DJOglobal.com

Segment Overview: In this health supplier segment, Kevin Brothen, VP Marketing Bracing and Support at DJO Global discusses the DonJoy X4™ Smart Brace with Motion Intelligence™ that was introduced at the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Meeting (March 2018). To learn more about this, visit https://www.djoglobal.com/our-brands/donjoy/x4

Guest: Dr. Luke S. Oh

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: After graduating from Cornell University, Dr. Oh attended Georgetown Medical School, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and awarded the Michael Caruso Humanitarian Award. He completed residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery and was awarded the Jean McDaniel Chief Resident Teaching and Leadership Award. Dr. Oh completed 3 fellowships. His first was in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mass General where he developed proficiency in minimally-invasive shoulder and knee arthroscopy and obtained experience in the care of professional and elite athletes. The second fellowship was in Elbow and Shoulder Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, where he developed expertise in cutting-edge elbow arthroscopy and complex reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. The third was an apprenticeship with Dr. James Andrews where Dr. Oh learned the Andrews technique for Tommy John ligament reconstruction for pitchers. Dr. Oh specializes in state-of-the-art arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is a member of the medical staff for the New England Patriots, New England Revolution, Boston Red Sox, Lowell Spinners and an orthopaedic surgery consultant for the Boston Bruins and Harvard University. His current research interests include injuries to overhead throwing athletes, osteochondritis dissecans, and shoulder and elbow biomechanics.

Segment Overview: Dr. Luke S. Oh, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon and team orthopaedist of the New England Patriots & New England Revolution, discusses his recent presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting (March 2018) on “Poor Interobserver Agreement in Staging and Managing Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum using Magnetic Resonance Imaging”.

Segment Overview: In this Health Supplier Segment, Dr. Alvin Berger, CEO of Sciadonics, Inc, discusses the benefits of DELTA-5 sciadonic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that is used topically. www.sciaessentials.com

Guest: Dr. Alvin Berger

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Alvin Berger has 30 years of research experience in nutritional and pharmaceutical sciences, and is an eminent lipid nutritionist and biochemist. He is a world renowned published expert in the field of fatty acids and cellular-, molecular- and whole body metabolism. Alvin’s global research and interest in inflammation led him to discover ancient sources of very particular conifer seed extracts to combat the chronic inflammation epidemic. Dr. Berger’s discovery of Sciadonic Acid, a type of Delta-5™ fatty acid, has a unique mechanism of action that helps to curb inflammation. Sciadonic Acid, Delta-5™, has been studied by Dr. Berger and colleagues in over 22 studies on inflammation to date. It has proven anti-inflammatory benefits topically and is one of the most revolutionary skin care treatments.    

Guest: Brooke Schoonenberg, MS, RDN, LDN

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Brooke Schoonenberg is a registered dietitian and nutrition services supervisor at Woman’s Hospital. She graduated with a Masters in Human Nutrition and Food from Louisiana State University in 2011 and completed her internship at Tulane University in 2013. Brooke provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with various medical conditions, such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, and obesity. Brooke currently serves as president for the Baton Rouge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.    

Segment Overview: Brooke Schoonenberg, a registered dietitian, discusses the results of a recent Harris Poll where health professionals cite that only a small percentage of patients are able to get the weight off and keep it off, mostly due to our busy lifestyles and electronic distractions that keep us from being more active.

Guest: Dr. Ebru Oral, PhD

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Oral received her BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, conducted her graduate work at Purdue University with specialization in polymeric biomaterials for therapeutic systems and received her PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2003. She did her post-doctoral training in Orthopaedic Biomaterials at the Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory on antioxidant stabilization methods of cross-linked polyethylenes for joint implants. Her post-doctoral work received the HAP Paul Award of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Oral was appointed an Instructor in 2005 and focused on improving the mechanical strength of current polymeric materials used in joint implants and medical devices. She was named American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons/National Institutes of Health Young Investigator on Wear and Osteolysis in 2007 and gain received the HAP Paul Award of the ISTA in 2011. She was named a Claflin Distinguished Scholar at the MGH in 2011 and became a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty in 2013. Oral has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and numerous book chapters. She is also an inventor of a number of material technologies for joint implants with over 90 patents and patent applications. In addition to her research, she is an educator to biomedical engineering technicians, post-doctoral fellows, medical students and colleagues.

Segment Overview: Dr. Ebru Oral, PhD, Associate Director, Biomaterials, Harris Orthopaedics Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the presentation from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting (March 2018) titled “Vancomycin-Eluting Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Bearing Surface for Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection.”

Segment Overview: In today’s interview, Specsavers Senior Optometrist Naomi Barber joins the program to discuss about new research that reveals that 1 in 4 children may suffer from an undiagnosed eye condition, and as many as 1 in 3 Australian children have never had an eye test. She offers advice on what parents can do regarding this health issue and emphasizes the importance of child eye health.

Guest:  Naomi Barber

Presenter: Tabetha Moreto

Guest Bio: Specsavers Senior Optometrist Naomi Barber has over 15 years’ experience as a Clinical Optometrist. Naomi now works as an Optometry Development Consultant within the Head Office Optometry Team, helping to deliver better patient outcomes and transform eye health in Australia.

Guest: Dr. Deb Levy

Presenter: Tabetha Moreto

Guest Bio: Dr. Deb Levy is a consultant pediatrician with a unique holistic approach to children’s health and wellness. She is committed to providing the highest quality of paediatric care for families who want a holistic approach to health and a strong therapeutic relationship with their doctor. Dr. Levy has been a children’s doctor for over 14 years working at The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, regional hospitals across Australia and now in a private clinic in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Her experience includes general paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine, paediatric intensive care, antenatal consultations and newborn medicine. She is adept at managing acutely unwell children and complex medical conditions.

Segment Overview: In this segment, consultant pediatrician Dr. Deb Levy joins the program to highlight the alarming issue regarding the unhealthy eating habits of Australian children. Instead of eating vegetables, majority of children prefer to eat foods high in fat and sugar. Dr. Levy believes that cutting out sugary junk food and sweets, people are not depriving their children, rather they are helping them thrive. She offers some tips on how parents can get their children to eat more healthy.

Guest: Tan Nguyen

Presenter: Tabetha Moreto

Guest Bio: Tan Nguyen is the President of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association (ADOHTA). He began his career as an oral health therapist at community health dental clinics after graduating from The University of Melbourne. He currently teaches at the Melbourne Dental School, is an Honorary Fellow with the Oral Health Research Stream, Deakin University, and works clinically in both the private and public dental sectors. He holds qualifications with the Master of Public Health, and the Master of Science in Clinical Education. His research interests include economic evaluation of health services research, and has keen interests in public health, preventive care, children’s dentistry and teledentistry. Tan was appointed President of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association from 2017. He holds several community committee positions including the National Oral Health Alliance, Dental Health Services Victoria Population Health Committee, and the Melbourne Dental School Curriculum Advisory Committee. He has been successful with several research grants, published peer-reviewed publications and presented in local and international conferences.

Segment Overview: In this segment, Tan Nguyen joins the program to talk his organization the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association (ADOHTA). ADOHTA is a representative body that proudly promotes the dental and oral health therapy profession by maintaining its goal to achieve growth and development in dental and oral health therapy across Australia. He discusses about their biggest ongoing events and clarifies some misconceptions surrounding the oral health therapy profession.