The most popular programs for the Medicine Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1110 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:34 GMT Dennis Quaid, whose newborn twins in 2007 received a near fatal hospital overdose of Heparin, talked about the prevention of potentially deadly medical errors. Mr. Quaid recently helped to launch a new National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors (NAN) with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP). NAN would issue alerts of seriously harmful, or potentially serious medical errors and recommendations on preventing the same errors in the future. He and his wife also started "The Quaid Foundation" to raise public awareness about medical errors. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292941-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding cancer treatment and clinical trials. Among the issues addressed were cancer prevention, clinical research, recent progress in the fight against cancer, and ways to increase participation in clinical trials. Some witnesses showed slides during their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181836-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute and cardiologist at the Scripps Clinic, contends that digital technology can make medical care more efficient and effective. However, due to what the author argues is the medical community's resistance to change, technological advances have yet to be fully accepted. Dr. Topol presented his thoughts on how to re-imagine health care and the doctor-patient relationship using many graphics. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304973-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ben Goldacre talked about his book, [Bad Pharma: How Drug Companies Mislead Doctors and Harm Patients], in which he discusses the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on the global healthcare system and argues that pharmaceutical companies hide negative studies and use questionable testing and intensive lobbying to get what they want, regardless of whether the drugs they produce are good for patients. Mr. Goldacre spoke about his book at Town Hall Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311149-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about treatment for hydrocephalus. Benjamin Warf spoke about his new surgical procedure that reduced the number of hydrocephalus-related deaths in Ugandan children. Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid inside the skull which can lead to cognitive problems, brain damage or death. The condition is most often identified at birth, and affects about 700,000 Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300856-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Francis Collins talked about the administration of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which comprises 27 institutes and centers. He discussed the importance of the Genome Project to medical research and how it has helped doctors personalize medical treatment. He detailed the role he and the NIH played in treating author and journalist Christopher Hitchens' terminal cancer. He explained how he first met Mr. Hitchens and their opposite views on the existence of God, revealing his own personal transformation from atheism to Christianity. He said he sees no contradiction between his belief in science and his faith in God. He reflected on his early life and being home schooled in rural Virginia, and his love of learning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Scranton professor Kathryn Meier teaches a course on 19th century American history. In this February 23, 2011 class, she focused on Civil War medical practices and advancements made by both the North and the South. While 620,000 soldiers died during the Civil War, most were killed by disease, not combat. There are images that some may find disturbing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298162-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT George Wunderlich talked about medical practice during the Civil War. He said the assumption that Civil War battlefield medicine was simplistic at best is often an inaccurate portrayal. and the conflict still provides life-saving lessons for our technologically advanced society. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Civil War Medicine - It's Not What You Think" was a noon program at the National Archives. It was presented in partnership with the National Archives Assembly and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299397-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the relationship between medical malpractice liability and health care costs. They focused on medical malpractice reform at the federal level, tort reform, problems with defensive medicine, and doctor shortages in certain medical areas due to high malpractice insurance rates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297616-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. John Garrett talked about his life in medicine, the workings of a hospital, and how government and non-government programs impact medicine. The interview took place in the Fast Track Emergency Room of the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. Scenes of the emergency room were also shown. Dr. John Garrett has been at the Virginia Hospital Center for 20 years. He is chairman of the Board of Directors as well as chief of the Cardiac Surgery and of the Non Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery departments. Previously he was on the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Auburn University, and Georgetown University Medical Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288594-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lax talked about his book, [The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle], published by Henry Holt. The book describes the discovery and development of penicillin, the first antibiotic. Penicillin changed the world by curing pneumonia, scarlet fever, syphilis, and other diseases. The author details the story behind the discovery of penicillin in 1928 and explains why it took four more years to develop the first antibiotic. Mr. Lax further explains the controversy behind who took the credit for the medical breakthrough. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181639-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jill Newmark talked about her article "Face to Face with History" from the Fall 2009 issue of [Prologue] magazine. She talked about her research in the National Archives into a rarely studied part of history and documenting 13 black surgeons who served during the Civil War. She focused on the story of William P. Powell, Jr., and his attempts to acquire a pension after his Civil War service. Ms. Newmark used slides during her presentation and afterward responded to questions from members of the audience. "Face to Face with History: The Records of African-American Civil War Medical Personnel" was a weekly "Know Your Records" program in the National Archives Research Center that celebrated African-American History Month. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292107-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Sally Satel, the author of [When Altruism Isn't Enough: The Case for Compensating Kidney Donors] (AEI Press; January 25, 2009), talked about the shortage of organ donors in the U.S. and her own experience as a kidney transplant recipient. Topics included the world-wide black market in organ sales, an FBI probe in New Jersey resulting in the arrest of political and religious leaders for alleged offenses that include organ trafficking, and the ethics and economic impact of legalizing compensation for organ donors. After being interviewed by Nick Schultz, Dr. Satel responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288518-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Medical doctors testified on Americans suffering from chronic pain. They focused on preventative treatment and research into chronic pain, as well as myths about causes of chronic pain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304421-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marty Young talked about the state of medical science during the Civil War era. He displayed typical surgical tools, medicines, and other items used by doctors and surgeons of that time in the doctor's office of the Pioneer Heritage Center at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 6-9 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304645-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT At an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the assassination attempt upon then President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981, Dr. Jim Scott gave an overview of the events of that day and introduced Dr. Joseph Giordano, head of hospital trauma team in 1981, who was one of the first doctors to treat President Reagan and Dr. Rob Shesser, another of the physicians who treated Reagan during his 1981 visit. Steve Roberts talked about news coverage and Richard Reeves talked about the historical impact of the assassination attempt. Dr. Rob Shesser then spoke about former President Reagan's return to George Washington University Hospital 10 years later to found the Reagan Institute in 1991, and panel of military physicians who had cared for several former presidents talked about medicine and politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191866-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A doctor at the nation's oldest public hospital, Bellvue, presents vignettes of her care of immigrant patients and the trials foreign nationals have in the U.S. health care system. The book tackles both health care and immigration policy from a personal perspective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291572-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ira Rutkow talked about how medicine and surgery changed during the Civil War. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Civil War: How Did It Impact Medicine in America?" was a John K. Lattimer Lecture at the New York Academy of Medicine. There are graphic photographs shown during this program that some might find disturbing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303764-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Fauci and Thomas Frieden testified about the use of antibiotics and their growing ineffectiveness due to resistant disease strains. They highlighted a number of reasons why bacterial diseases have become resistant to antibiotics, most notably doctors prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily, and using antibiotics on farm animals. They warned that the nation was entering a post antibiotic world if measures including surveillance and infection control were not taken. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293222-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about a theory that routine vaccinations may cause autism in a growing number of children. Parents spoke about their experiences with their own autistic children. Medical experts and researchers then testified about the scientific evidence of a link between vaccines and autism, often disagreeing on whether a causal link existed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156441-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Ehrenreich talked with Rick Kogan about her book [Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America] (Metropolitan Books, 2009). In her book the former [New York Times] columnist sets out to debunk the whole notion that positive thinking has a positive effect on actions and outcomes. She has found positive thinking to be pervasive and criticized it as delusional and sometimes cruel. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a 1 p.m. ET program from the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest, held in Digitally Lit Room II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-8 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Stanley Plotkin talked about the history of vaccines, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the first vaccine used in the U.S., the role the government played in their creation and regulation, and some of the controversies and fears surrounding vaccinations. Dr. Plotkin was the developer of the first Rubella inoculation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302474-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302474-6 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Richard Connitt talked about his Smithsonian Magazine article, "The Body Eclectic," on microbe research., and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The article states the federal government and private industry spend millions of dollars on microbe research. Mr. Connitt explained what microbes are and their significance, and some of the groups researching microbes. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312619-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312619-6 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Doctors from the Virginia Hospital Center participated in a roundtable discussion in the emergency room of the hospital. They talked about health care reform, their medical practices, health care financing, and other issues. They also shared their personal stories about treating patients and opinions of health care legislation currently before Congress. Dr. Akbari is the first female surgeon in Northern Virginia dedicated exclusively to breast diseases. Dr. Amedo, an internist, is a primary care physician at and managing partner of Advanzed Health Care as well as the president of the hospital's medical executive committee. Dr. Wiltz is head of Washington Colorectal Surgery at Virginia Hospital Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288593-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing on pending legislation, focusing on the following bills related to breast cancer prevention, research, treatment, and quality of care: the Mammogram and MRI Availability Act of 2009; the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2009; the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009; and the Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009. This is the second part of the hearing and begins with Representative Wasserman Schultz before continuing with a panel of medical experts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289331-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289331-3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ellen Wright Clayton talked about a new Institutes of Medicine report that examined reactions to eight common childhood vaccines, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings of the report, adverse effects from the vaccines were very rare or very minor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301505-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301505-6 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Francis Collins talked about recent innovations in medicine, including advancements in reusable drugs, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the current budget situation and political climate and their effect on the work of agencies like the National Institutes of Health. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301406-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301406-4 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Democratic senators spoke against the Medicare prescription drug bill then being considered by Congress. They argued that the bill would worsen the financial situation of some seniors, and that the bill would privatize Medicare. This program is incomplete. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179241-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services held a seminar to familiarize the media with government research on new technologies in the creation and production of seasonal and pandemic flu vaccines. Participants talked about research and development procedures, use of new technology, as well as safety issues. They also responded to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290615-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lawmakers testified at a hearing on pending legislation, focusing on the following bills related to breast cancer prevention, research, treatment, and quality of care: the Mammogram and MRI Availability Act of 2009; the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2009; the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009; and the Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009. This is the first of 2 parts and ends before all lawmakers testify. The hearing continues on part 2 with Representative Wasserman Schultz. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289331-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Angell talked about her book [The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It], published by Random House. The author, a former editor-in-chief of the [New England Journal of Medicine], argued that large pharmaceutical companies influence Congress, the Food and Drug Administration, medical institutions, and doctors through massive campaign contributions, corporate funding, and gift-giving. She asserted that this culture is a major reason for the cost of prescription drugs. She also spoke about drug companies' $91 million spent on lobbyists in Washington working on behalf of the industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183826-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kathryn Bowers and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz talked about their book, [Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us About Health and the Science of Healing]. They spoke at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311173-5 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments from viewers who had just seen Barbara Ehrenreich's interview on her book [Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America]. In the background Barbara Ehrenreich could be seen signing copies of her book in the Digitally Lit Room II of the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. Video clips were also shown of street scenes from the festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-9 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. DeBakey is chancellor of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is responsible, among others, for the roller pump, the Dacron graft, and the first aorta-coronary bypass. He discusses his innovations, and identifies dissatisfaction with the status quo and personal drive as the driving forces behind invention of new techniques. He concludes the interview by addressing the medical issue of longevity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20845-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rebecca Levy spoke about her third prize-winning video, [Ouch]. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Atul Gawande talked about his book [Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance], published by Metropolitan Books. In his essay collection he wrote about the challenges that confront his profession. Topics included the malpractice system, doctors' earnings, field surgery in Iraq, doctors' participation in lethal injections, the influence of money on the medical system, and the practice of hand washing. He responded to audience members' questions. Dr. Gawande is a general surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and a professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. He is also a staff writer for the [New Yorker] and a 2006 MacArthur Fellow. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197655-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Porter talked about his new book, [The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103635-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A press conference was held by the American Civil Liberties Union to announce the beginnings of hearings before the Drug Enforcement Administration. The panelists discussed the legalization of marijuana for medical research and then answered questions from members of the audience http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188529-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael DeBakey was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal in the Capitol Rotunda. Dr. DeBakey was an international medical statesman, innovator and educator best known for his innovations in treating cardiovascular disease. He has received numerous honors for his surgical career including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Presidential Medal of Science, and the Lasker Award. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205012-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205012-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pope Brock talked about his book [Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam], published by Crown. In his book he chronicles the life of John R. Brinkley, whose dubious medical practice was the impetus for the institution of the American Medical Association as regulator of national medical standards. Mr. Brinkley, who also ran for governor of Kansas, launched the earliest partisan attack ads on broadcast airwaves and in his desire to reach a larger audience of potential patients created a radio transmitter that introduced country music to a great portion of the nation. This event was hosted by The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka, Illinois. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189681-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT In the last two months, researchers at the National Institute of Health have made new discoveries related to cancer and AIDS, among others. Dr. Elias Zerhouni talked about the funding needed to continue significant research, the presence of politics in funding initiatives, and progress being made in solving the more complicated of medical questions. He responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic mail, and to the questions of high school and college students who appeared via webcam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205331-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205331-5 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Governor Johnson delivered the luncheon address, talking about the need to reform the federal drug laws. New Mexico citizens support the medicinal use of marijuana and its decriminalization. He criticized the federal war on drugs and answered audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163800-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Philip Howard talked from New York City about President Obama's $250 million budget request for grants to help U.S. states modify their medical malpractice laws. Part of the grants could be used to establish "health courts" in which judges with special training would handle health care disputes. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-3 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Justice Department announced a historical health care fraud settlement with GlaxoSmithKline. The $3 billion settlement was the largest of its kind and resulted from multiple criminal and civil investigations involving the drugs Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Avandia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306889-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about the medical and social issues of the increase in diagnosis of autism and the threat to public health of a resulting resistance to vaccinations. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Citizen Scientist: Autism, Vaccines and the Threat to Public Health" was a panel of the ninth annual Annapolis Book Festival, hosted by The Key School Parents' Association and held on The Key School campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298858-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298858-5 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about business practices and conduct by executives of ImClone Systems in the wake of plummeting stock prices. The hearings occurred the day after former ImClone CEO Samuel Waksal was arrested for securities fraud. Stock prices fell after the Food and Drug Administration rejected the company's application for approval of anticancer drug Erbutix. Prior to the price fall several of the executives relatives and acquaintances had sold large sums of stock. They also talked about whether the FDA's secretive approval process made it easier to manipulate stock prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170528-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT In the first part of a day-long conference on the safety of various vaccination programs, participants talked about possible adverse effects of certain vaccines, the scientific community's response to potential problems, public education efforts and the viability of mass, mandatory vaccination programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173720-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposals to provide prescription medication programs through Medicare. Among the issues they addressed were the costs of medicine and funding Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169645-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Shannon Brownlee talked about her book [Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer], published by Bloomsbury USA. In her book she argues that American's are medically over treated and suggests that the current course of treatment is not only scientifically unsound and a great waste of resources, but responsible for patient deaths. She responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202477-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified before the committee about the use of anti-depressant drugs in treating children. They discussed the danger of over-prescription, the risk that some anti-depressants may increase the incidence of suicidal thoughts in children, and Food and Drug Administration procedures. The witnesses responded to questions from committee members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183429-1 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT