Multiple Sclerosis: A Physician’s Perspective
Ben Thrower, MD, is a clinical instructor of neurology at Emory University and participates actively in clinical research. He serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society and has served on the board for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Institutes. Combining his professional interests with his love of motorcycles, he founded the nonprofit organization HAMS, Hogs Against Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Zika Virus: A Physician’s Perspective
As a physician, researcher and now a patient, Brian Foy, MD, offers unique insights into the search to find a vaccine for this potentially dangerous and highly contagious illness.
Psoriatic Arthritis: A Physician’s Perspective
For close to 40 years, Dafna Gladman, MD, has built a career in rheumatology focused on finding answers about psoriatic arthritis.
Ovarian Cancer: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Leslie M. Randall is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Orange, Calif. She completed her fellowship training with University of California, Irvine’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology and is skilled in the comprehensive medical and surgical care of women with all gynecologic cancers. Dr. Randall upholds many service commitments, including assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and director of education for gynecologic oncology.
Patient Advocacy: A Professional’s Perspective
Connie Sunderhaus, RN-B, a staffer at the Professional Patient Advocate Institute, discusses the increasing demand for patient advocacy.
Polio: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Frederick M. Maynard is a recently retired physiatrist (a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation) who has dedicated a significant portion of his academic and clinical practice over the last 25 years to the unique problems of polio survivors. He is also a board member of Post Polio Health International (PPHI), whose mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors through education, advocacy, research and networking.
Primary Immunodeficiency Disease: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Terry Harville, a leading expert in the treatment of primary immunodeficiency diseases, was involved in the early stages of treatment options.
Sleep Disorders: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Peter A. Fotinakes has made it his life’s commitment to treat sleep apnea, which is his passion.
PTSD: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Alina Suris has developed a cellular therapy to treat PTSD for which she has won a George Winokur Research Award.
Stroke Prevention: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Philip Meyers treats vascular disorders of the brain and spinal cord using minimally invasive, image-guided techniques.