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Publisher: Charlie Beck Managing Editor: Jesse Thompson Contributing Editor: Elias Darido, MD Contributing Writer: James F. Hamilton President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director and Group Publisher: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael‰Simmons Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Mariela‰Cosentino, Jamie‰Dent, Michael Ferguson, Jacob Moore, Brian‰Norman, Jennifer‰Oncay, Kimmi‰Patterson, David‰Smith Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer‰Drake, Connie Howard MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2016, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Houston edition, call 832-385-4323 or email cbeck@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to cbeck@mdnews.com. Houston 05-714 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Charlie Beck PUBLISHER Houston ............................................... cbeck@mdnews.com 832-385-4323 houston.mdnews.com ............................................... @MDNewsHoustonTX Medical research often moves forward by fits and starts, rather than at the steady, rapid gait that scientists, healthcare providers and patients might prefer. But it advances nonetheless, and we highlight some encouraging progress in this issue of MD News Houston. Our cover story features Justin Chronister, MD, with Orthopaedic Associates, LLP in Houston. A Houston native and sports enthusiast with a love of building things with his own hands, Dr. Chronister practices general orthopedics, which includes treatment of all types of sports-related injuries, arthritic conditions and traumatic injuries. He is known for his impressive attention to detail and his dedication to patient education. You can read about his goal to return his patients to their pre-injury level of activity. Contributing Editor Elias Darido, MD, continues his column with an article titled "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Men." His take on why esophageal adenocarcinoma is an increasingly troubling problem in this country and why men in particular are at risk will be of great interest to you. On page 9, an Isaac Asimov quote kicks o" our article about why formulating drugs into topical dosage forms benefits patients who are having trouble swallowing. Page 14 spotlights the oncoming trend of surgery care centers outside of hospitals that will have positive impacts on the high fees currently incurred by surgeons who perform their work at hospitals. Our national feature takes an in-depth look at the use of telemedicine to address the shortage of mental healthcare providers. Industry insiders and clinicians say barriers to this delivery method can be readily overcome. As MD News in Houston continues to inform you of relevant developments in 2016, keep in mind I am seeking contributing editors who have an expertise in both specialty and subspecialty areas to write columns on an exclusive basis. If you or someone you know would be interested in this opportunity to be published on a regular basis, contact me at 832-385-4323 for a preliminary discussion about thežrequirements. Enjoy your reading, Charlie Beck