Many of us may likely know someone living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and not even realize it. In fact, a genetic, progressive form of PKD, known as auto-somal polycystic kidney disease, or ADPKD, is the most common inherited kidney disorder you’ve likely never heard of. Joining me today in honor of PKD Awareness Day, is Dr. Meyeon Park, a leading nephrologist with the University of California San Francisco.
This year, more than 175,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma. Dr. Caron Jacobson, Medical Director, Immune Effector Cell Therapy Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, joins me to discuss potentially life-saving therapy treatment options for patients with certain difficult-to-treat or advanced blood cancers.
The United Negro College Fund is the nation’s leading minority education organization and was founded in 1944 to help more African American students attend and graduate from college. Dr. Michael Lomax, President & CEO, UNCF has information about this years revamped and highly anticipated UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education® that aims to raise funds to support HBCUs and the students they serve.
Each year an estimated 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It’s a rare type of cancer that forms in the lining of major organs in the chest or the stomach. Dr. Rupesh Kotecha is a radiation oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. We talk about mesothelioma and how a technology already approved for brain cancer is offering a new innovative option for treatment
Whether we are staying at home or traveling during the summer and fall months it’s very important to give our pets the care that they need. Nationally recognized pet advocate and Puppy Bowl referee, Dan Schachner has some health and safety tips to keep our pets safe, comfortable and happy.
Dean Sonderegger, head of, the Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory U.S. joins me with the results of their independent survey that revealed how the pandemic has impacted the future of the law profession and how those forces will continue to drive change in the industry.
Dr. Michael Lomax, President and CEO of the UNCF, is my guest we’re going to talk about this year’s revamped and highly anticipated UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education
Dean Sonderegger, head of, the Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory U.S. joins me with the results of their independent survey that revealed how the pandemic has impacted the future of the law profession and how those forces will continue to drive change in the industry. Each year an estimated 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It’s a rare type of cancer that forms in the lining of major organs in the chest or the stomach. Dr. Rupesh Kotecha is a radiation oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. We talk about mesothelioma and how a technology already approved for brain cancer is offering a new innovative option for treatment. Dr. Cherian Karunapuzha, the medical director of the Meinders Center for Movement Disorders has the signs and symptoms of TD and the impact that it has on patients and loved ones.
Three hot health topics! Dr. Cedric Spak, a specialist in infectious diseases has information about what to do if you get the flu and the Coronavirus. Dr. James Wheless, professor and chief of pediatric neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center joins me to talk about some of the advances in epilepsy management that’ll help people living with epilepsy achieve seizure freedom. Dr. April Armstrong, Professor of Dermatology, Associate Dean for Clinical Research at Keck School of Medicine at USC has info about the impact of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and how to manage the symptoms. Chef, Ceci Carmichael, has a few of the most useful items to keep in your freezer and how to turn those ingredients into a unique and satisfying meal.
Dr. Len Friedland, the Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health Vaccines, GSK. He has information about a preventable disease, Hepatitis A, talk about symptoms to risk factors and prevention. Jefferson Wang managing director, technology strategy and advisory at Accenture is going to talk with me about what it will take to make the future home a reality. Lifestyle and entertaining expert, Marc Silverstein has some at-home entertaining tips, and the latest in day trip and local travel.
