Autism, Part two
 Dr. Charles Morton, board-certified in both general pediatrics and developmental and behavioral pediatrics continues his discussion about autism, providing local resources and addressing alternative therapies.
 
 
 
 
 

Autism, Part one
 Dr. Charles Morton, board-certified in both general pediatrics and developmental and behavioral pediatrics discusses the importance of diagnosing autism early and what to expect afterwards in part one of a two-part discussion.
 
 
 
 
 

Foundation Day 2006
 For 50 years, Foundation Day has brought educational opportunities to physicians across east central Illinois.  Speaking with a number of presenters, Dr. Graham showcases some of the topics of the most recent Foundation Day and gives insight to how physicians and patients benefit from this annual event.
 
 
 
 

Credentialing 
How do you know if your doctor is qualified?  Dr. Napoleon Knight, Vice President for Medical Affairs at Carle Foundation Hospital discusses how physician credentials are checked and rechecked.  From hiring new physicians to continuing medical education, Dr. Knight explains how the experience and expertise of physicians is verified and evaluated.
 
 
 
 
 

Blood and Transfusions
 Concerns of the past are swept away as Dr. Bruce Wellman, a board-certified pathologist and CEO of Carle Clinic, talks about the latest developments in blood transfusions.  From the safety of the volunteer blood supply to addressing the fears of transfusions, Dr. Wellman alleviates many patient’s concerns.
 
 
 
 

Addiction Medicine 
Dr. Kirk Moberg, board-certified in internal medicine and specialty certified in addiction medicine, discusses the addiction agent in the brain and how new medicinal treatments deal with the prevention of substance abuse.
 
 
 
 
Dental Implants
Moving beyond just crowns and bridges, dental implants are offering patients a more natural look and feel.  Dr. Steven Sabol, a board-certified DDS in oral and maxillofacial surgery talks about the newest innovations being done at Carle Clinic.
 
 
 
 
Colonoscopy. The standard for screening
Dr. Paul Tender of Carle Clinic discusses how the prevention of colon cancer has changed over the years. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Tender explains many of the common misconceptions and describes new, easier prep procedures.
 
 
 
 
Macular Degeneration
Gradually going blind has to be one of the scariest things one can experience. Board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. John Lowery talks about macular degeneration and cutting edge treatments utilized at CCA.
 
 
 
 
Sleep Apnea
From imitating the distinctive pause and gasp snore to describing what a sleep lab is, a board-certified sleep medicine physician relates the causes, symptoms and treatment options of those suffering from sleep apnea.
 
 
 
 
Female Incontinence
Contrary to popular opinion, female incontinence is not uncommon and there are several successful ways to treat it. A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist will explain the various types of female incontinence and the treatments and procedures that can bring comfort to millions of women.
 
 
 
 
Coping with Back Pain
Millions of Americans today suffer from acute and chronic back pain due to a number of factors ranging from heredity to degenerative disc disease. Learn from a board-certified orthopedic surgeon the causes of back pain and the latest trends and discoveries in its treatment.
 
 
 
 
Clinical Trials: New Treatment Options That Take Medicine Further
You might be familiar with the term, but what are clinical trials and what are the benefits they bring to the changing landscape of medicine today? In this first CarleCast presentation, explore from a physician perspective the impact clinical trials have made in the care and treatment of patients.