Hot Topics

Besides our radio shows, we also publish brief articles and recorded interviews on important topics. We call them "Hot Topics." We also invite your suggestions and your submissions!

The Latest from ASH: New Hope in Leukemia
Dr. Francis Giles, Professor in the Department of Leukemia at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, took time out of his busy schedule at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting to speak with Andrew about exciting new advances in treatment presented at the meeting.  In the interview Dr. Giles discusses a new treatment that shows promise...
December 2006

An Expert's Perspective: The Controversy on Drug-Coated Heart Stents
The FDA is currently conducting hearings on the safety and effectiveness of drug-coated heart stents. Recent findings have questioned increased clotting and thrombosis in some drug-coated stents.  Are drug coated stents safe and effective?  Where does Plavix and aspirin fit into the picture?  Find out what you should know..
December 2006

Where we're headed with Eosinophilic Disorder research and treatment
Last week Andrew had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Marc Rothenberg of Cincinnati Children's Hospital.  Dr. Rothenberg specializes in Eosinophilic Disorders, which Andrew's daughter, Ruth, suffers from.  This brief interview discuss the growing number...
November 2006

Fibromyalgia Mailbag: Dr. Holman Answers Your Questions
Patient Power® recently featured a program on Fibromyalgia with Dr. Andrew Holman, a leading Rheumatologist in Washington, and Lynne Mattallana, President and Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association. Due to the overwhelming interest...
October 2006

The Impact of Arthritis on Society
Andrew Schorr, Founder and Host of Patient Power®, recently met with Dr. John Klippel, President of the Arthritis Foundation.  Dr. Klippel spoke candidly about the disease affecting over 46 million...
October 2006

Prescription Drug Errors and How to Avoid Them
No one intends to make a medication error, but they happen all the time. Could your question to a nurse, doctor or pharmacist help them prevent a potential serious mistake?...
August 2006

The Murder of a Friend
...while sudden death from an accident or catastrophic health event is shocking, when a friend is taken from us willfully in an act of violence it's devastating in a different way...
August 2006

The Ethan Gallmeyer Story and How it Could Save Your Child's or Grandchild's Life
...your grown kids may be coming to visit. And, joy of joys, they are bringing the grandkids! There will be swimming and boating, lots of outdoor games, and plenty of eating... But it can turn into tragedy if you are not careful...
August 2006

It's Colonoscopy Time!
...it's one of these things you should do, or, if you are like me and over 50, you HAVE to do. That's right, get a colonoscopy exam to head off your chance of developing colon cancer and dying from it...
August 2006