INTERVIEWS

Guest: Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH is a board-certified clinical neuroimmunologist specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS) and spasticity. Dr. Nicholas provides diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive care for all types of MS, as well as a wide range of other neuroimmunological conditions. She also manages intrathecal baclofen pumps and administers botox for spasticity and migraine. She received her undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Additionally, Dr. Nicholas completed her Master of Public Health degree at The Ohio State University College of Public Health.

Segment overview: Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas discusses MS, common symptoms, patient diagnosis, and the day to day impact MS has on the patient.

Guest: Phil Calvert

Presenter: Henry Acosta

Guest Bio: Phil Calvert graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree in 1997. He has completed a Master of Physiotherapy degree and a Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management from Flinders University. Phil is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Phil holds the position of Regional Manager of Physiotherapy for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He is a director of a private paediatric practice in Adelaide and holds an adjunct lecturer appointment with the University of South Australia. With experience as a South Australian branch councilor and treasurer for the APA, Phil has also been a member of the National Advisory Council. He is a member of both the Paediatric and Physiotherapy in Leadership and Management national groups.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, Phil Calvert of Australian Physiotherapy Association talks about the services offered by Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and how they work to improve their patient’s quality of life.

Guest: Hayley Russell

Presenter: Henry Acosta

Guest Bio: Hayley Russell holds the role of Support Coordinator at Ovarian Cancer Australia. Her responsibilities there include the running of face to face and telephone support groups for those with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, providing support and information for women with a cancer diagnosis, their families and the general public, facilitation of an online forum and the running of information sessions for those affected by ovarian cancer. Hayley is a trained counsellor whose has previously worked in various areas of women’s health and as a grief counsellor. She is passionate about providing support for women in a variety of mediums, facilitating peer to peer support and providing opportunities for women to speak openly about their cancer experience.

Segment overview: Hayley Russell, Support Coordinator at Ovarian Cancer Australia, joins us in this segment to talk about the support they give to women affected by ovarian cancer and to give them a voice to facilitate research and to raise awareness on ovarian cancer.

Guest: Dr. Adrian Lopresti

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Adrian Lopresti, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and senior researcher at Murdoch University, Western Australia. He has over 18 years of clinical experience working with children through to adults, suffering from a range of mental health conditions including depressive and anxiety-related disorders. Dr. Lopresti has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on the effects of diet, nutraceuticals, sleep, and exercise on biological pathways associated with depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder.

Segment overview:  Dr. Adrian Lopresti discusses lifestyle changes, nutritional and herbal supplementation, and biological factors can greatly improve depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

Guest: Dr. Jonathan W. Simons
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Jonathan W. Simons, M.D. is a physician-scientist, medical oncologist, and an internationally recognized leader in prostate cancer research. He is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer, and David H. Koch Chair of the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Under Simons’ leadership, PCF has raised more than $700 million and provided funding to more than 2,000 research programs at more than 200 cancer centers and universities in 19 countries.

Segment overview: Segment 2: Dr. Jonathan W. Simons, M.D., President and CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), talks about the Many vs. Cancer Initiative, the greatest crowdfunding movement that aims to cure prostate cancer over the next five years by harnessing the power of the prostate cancer community to fund the research needed to eradicate this disease.

Guest: Dr. Jonathan W. Simons
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Jonathan W. Simons, M.D. is a physician-scientist, medical oncologist, and an internationally recognized leader in prostate cancer research. He is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer, and David H. Koch Chair of the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Under Simons’ leadership, PCF has raised more than $700 million and provided funding to more than 2,000 research programs at more than 200 cancer centers and universities in 19 countries.

Segment overview: Segment 1:  Dr. Jonathan W. Simons, M.D., President and CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, discusses prostate cancer prevalence, risk factors, and the latest scientific advancements in treatments and cures for those living with prostate cancer.

Guest: Stevie Dupin (aka Stevie D.)
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Stevie D. is a Kentucky-born comedian, writer and producer. A self-described hillbilly hell raiser, he grew up poor, in a dysfunctional but loving family, and left home after high school in search of fame and fortune. After spending years performing in top comedy clubs in Hollywood, he executive produced and starred in Rockstars of Comedy, a live concert DVD featuring some of the most recognizable comics in the industry, including Whitney Cummings of NBC’s Whitney and Steve Byrne, creator and star of TBS’ Sullivan & Son. Stevie is president of Blue Moon Media, which develops reality television series and other projects. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

Segment overview: Stevie Dupin (aka Stevie D.), a renowned comedian, writer and producer talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis which became the subject of his humorous memoir, The Trans Am Diaries: A Hillbilly’s Road Trip from Stand-Up Comedy to Cancer… and Back Again.

Guest: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield is a clinician and academic with a special interest in Hepatology, including in particular autoimmune liver disease, as well as the conduct of clinical trials in liver disease generally. He is well published scientifically and clinically in his field having made important contributions to the understanding and clinical management of diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis/cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis.

Segment overview: Segment 3: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield, PhD, a specialist in autoimmune liver disease talks about common misconceptions about the liver and liver health.

Guest: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield is a clinician and academic with a special interest in Hepatology, including in particular autoimmune liver disease, as well as the conduct of clinical trials in liver disease generally. He is well published scientifically and clinically in his field having made important contributions to the understanding and clinical management of diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis/cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis.

Segment overview: Segment 2: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield, PhD, a specialist in autoimmune liver disease discusses early detection of PBC and the Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test.

Guest: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield is a clinician and academic with a special interest in Hepatology, including in particular autoimmune liver disease, as well as the conduct of clinical trials in liver disease generally. He is well published scientifically and clinically in his field having made important contributions to the understanding and clinical management of diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis/cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis.

Segment overview: Segment 1: Dr. Gideon Hirschfield, PhD, a specialist in autoimmune liver disease discusses PBC or primary biliary cholangitis.