Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with Dr. Vandana Shashi—professor of pediatrics at Duke University and co-chair of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network steering committee—about the hunt to ID diseases that have defied diagnosis.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 12 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Empathizing takes effort and given the choice, most prefer to avoid
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Little evidence of positive effect of a workplace wellness program on employee health and economic outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common food additive may make flu vaccine less effective
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at Experimental Biology 2019 Conference
- Drone delivery of defibrillators could increase survival after cardiac arrest outside the hospital
  - News about the study
  - Full text article: The Case for Drone-assisted Emergency Response to Cardiac Arrest: An Optimized Statewide Deployment Approach
Conversations with Dr. Vandana Shashi (min 10:06-31:09)
House Calls (min 31:09-40:00)
- After my toddler had a seizure from a high fever, I’m anxious about his health. How worried should I be about another unexpected complication?
  - Febrile Seizures
  - When to call the doctor about a child’s fever
- I’m having surgery for the first time. What should I expect and how will the providers know if I react badly to the anesthesia?
  - Anesthesia
- I injured my toe and think it might be broken. Should I see my doctor?
  - Broken Toes
- Will the droop in my face from Bell’s palsy ever go away?
  - Bell’s Palsy

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Betsy Winchell

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with professor and founding director of the WORLD Policy Analysis Center at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Jody Heymann about how parental leave policies impact a family’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 28 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Celebrity fat shaming has effect on women’s attitudes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cannabis use effects sedation requirements for endoscopic procedures
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rising despair rates among U.S. adults entering midlife
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart
  - News about study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jody Heymann (min 9:55-29:54)
- Family & Medical Leave
- State Family and Medical Leave Laws
House Calls (min 29:54-40:00)
- I’m only 35 but keep getting more and more forgetful. Is this just stress or a memory problem?
  - Memory
  - MoCA Test
- How can my doctor be sure I have arthritis in my neck just based on my medical history?
  - Arthritis
- I have diabetes and my blood sugar is well controlled with Metformin. I experience side effects with Metformin. Is there another drug I can take?
  - Metformin

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Li Qian—associate professor in UNC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine AND director of the McAllister Heart Institute—about the work she’s doing to give diseased heart tissue new life.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 14 at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Patient-reported side effects using own words offers new insights
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
- Further information on lack of link between vaccinations and autism
- Esketamine approved by FDA for recurrent depression not helped by other drugs
  - News about the drug
  - News about FDA approval of the drug
- Prescribing healthy food
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Li Qian (min 9:13-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- My blood pressure was high at my last doctor visit. He said this was due to all the stress in my life. I felt very supported.
  - High Blood Pressure
- I have ADHD and smoke. I rely on medications and nicotine to function. Some of this is bad for me. What do I do?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was recently diagnosed with Schamberg’s purpura. I’m okay but never heard of this.
  - Schamberg’s Disease
- Percocet is the only thing that helps with my chronic pain and allows me to function. Is it okay to continue taking this?
  - Percocet

Getting an Inside Look at a Patient’s Health

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Issack Boru—radiology imaging supervisor and clinical instructor for UNC’s Division of Radiologic Science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences—about the importance of getting an inside look at a patient’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 7 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:41)
- Women call ambulance for husbands with heart attacks but not themselves
  - Abstract summary from European Society of Cardiology
  - News about the study
- Social media’s influence on unhealthy snacking by children between 9 – 11 years of age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- High fat diet promotes colon cancer growth
- Widely used antimicrobial chemical in consumer products may be increasing antibiotic resistance
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Issack Boru (min 9:41-28:56)
- Article about Dr. Boru
- Imaging and Radiology
House Calls (min 28:56-40:00)
- My dad has COPD and sleep apnea. How often does one person have so many problems?
  - COPD
  - Sleep Apnea
- While traveling in another state, I had flu-like symptoms and called my doctor to ask for a prescription. He said he couldn’t call it in to another state. After going to urgent care, the pharmacist said my doctor could have called it in. Why wouldn’t my doctor call in the prescription?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- Should I use probiotics to be healthier?
  - Probiotics in Depth
- I thought the doctors were in charge of the healthcare system but it seems like insurance companies have more and more power.
  - Health Insurance

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jamila Battle and Dr. Emily Hanna welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins—of both the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins—for a conversation about the ethics of grateful patient fundraising in medicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 24 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-12:20)
- Life expectancy grows when there are more primary care physicians
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effects of blindfold on leadership and skills in pediatric resuscitation simulation
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Exercise performance better predictor of longevity than age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Megan Collins (min 12:20-35:47)
- Ethical Issues and Recommendations in Grateful Patient Fundraising and Philanthropy by Dr. Collins and others.
- Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Grateful Patient Fundraising by Dr. Collins and others.
- Wealth Screening
House Calls (min 35:47-40:00)
- My blood pressure went up instead of down with a new blood pressure medication. What happened?
  - Blood pressure medicines
- My spouse had cirrhosis after having fatty liver disease. His doctor said there are areas of the liver that might indicate cancer. Is this the beginning of the end?
- I had to see a new doctor who I liked better than my regular doctor. Can I switch doctors?
  - How to switch doctors

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with neurologist Dr. Nauman Tariq—director of the Headache Center at Johns Hopkins—about when your head starts to pound and unusual headache disorders.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 10 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-9:23)
- E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of American Stroke Association presentation
- Pay-it-forward model increases STD testing among gay men in China
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Setting goals we can attain makes us happier, even if we fail
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nauman Tariq
- Headache (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Headache (MedlinePlus)
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (American College of Rheumatology)
House Calls (min 30:37-40:00)
- My doctor’s office closed and I don’t know what happened to my medical records. How do I find a new doctor and get my medical records?
  - Contact a State Medical Board
  - Scroll down to section: “For a Doctor No Longer in Practice”
- An EKG showed I have a long QT interval. My doctor said to talk to my therapist about a psychiatric medication and I wonder if I should just stop taking it.
  - Long QT Interval
- Is chronic care management too good to be true?
  - Chronic Care Management from Medicare.gov
- What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Vascular Dementia
  - Alzheimer’s Disease

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Jauhar, photo by Beowulf Sheehan

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Dr. Sandeep Jauhar about his new book Heart: A History.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Frequent fried food consumption associated with higher risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Occupational stress associated with weight gain in Swedish study
- Should low risk cancers be renamed?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skinny genes play significant part in weight
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (min 10:06-30:12)
House Calls (min 30:12-40:00)
- Can you recommend some resources to help me understand what my brother-in-law with prostate cancer is going through?
  - Prostate Cancer: The Basics (UpToDate)
  - Prostate Cancer (Cancer.gov)
  - Treatment Preference and Patient Centered Prostate Cancer (PCORI)
  - Evaluating Health Websites
- What can I do for my 3-year-old who gets motion sickness when he travels?
  - Motion Sickness
  - Car Sickness
- What are thunderclap headaches?
  - Thunderclap Headaches
- Should I be worried about terms on my x-ray report?
  - Chondrocalcinosis (Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis)
  - Early Degenerative Changes (Aging Changes in the Bones, Muscles and Joints)

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Category Archives: Blood Heart and Circulation

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

The Heart: Past, Present and Future