Category Archives: Diabetes Mellitus

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Mike Pignone, Chief of General Internal Medicine at UNC Health Care about Prevention: Doing What Counts

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 4th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, October 5th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 4th at 7 a.m.

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Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:19) How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions, How soon can kids return to school after strep throat, Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes, What images make kids want to smoke
  • Conversations with Dr. Mike Pignone about preventive medicine. (min 10:19-32:02)
  • House Calls (min 32:03-40:46) Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care, Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy, Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period, What to do if blood sugar tests reveal prediabetes

Research that Matters
How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions? 
Abstract of the article:
News about the study

How soon can kids return to school after strep throat?
Abstract of the article
>News about the study

Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes?
Abstract of the article
News about the study

What images make kids want to smoke?
Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Mike Pignone, MD   Prevention:   Doing What Counts
Physical Exam Recommendations:
NIH
CDC
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Guidelines

House Calls
Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care
Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy
Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period

What to do if blood sugar test reveals prediabetes:
CDC
NIH 

Anger, Prevention, and Treatment with Dr. Marco Iacoboni

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and Guest Co-Hosts Yee Lam and Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Marco Iacoboni, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA about Anger, Prevention, and Treatment. 

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The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 4th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, July 5th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 6th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 4th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 5th at 7 a.m.

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  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:58) Reducing college rapes; Heartburn medications and heart disease risk; Gun violence and kid’s mental health; Eating the placenta
  • Conversations with Dr. Marco Iacoboni (min 10:58-31:00)
  • House Calls (min 31:00-41:54) Diabetes and worsening of kidneys; DHEA supplement use; Alcoholism medications; Hemorrhoids and colonoscopies

Research that Matters
Reducing college rapes – Free full text of article
News about the study

Heartburn medications and heart disease risk – Free full text of article
News about the study

Gun violence and kids’ mental health – Abstract of article
News about the study

Eating the placenta – Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Dr. Marco Iacoboni
Dr. Iacoboni’s lab at UCLA
Video about mirror neurons

House Calls
Diabetes and kidneys
Blood pressure and supplement use
Alcoholism: support from Alcoholics Anonymous
Rectal or gastrointestinal bleeding

Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly With Dr. Jeremy Kahn

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jeremy Kahn, Professor of Critical Care, Medicine and Health Policy in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, about telehealth and telemedicine in Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly.

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The show will air: JMK photo 2 copy
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 13th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, June 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 15th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 13th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 12th at 7 a.m.

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Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park (YOUR HEALTH Radio November 2015)

Dr. Nicole Lurie – The Next Epidemic: Protecting YOUR HEALTH

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Dr. LurieThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response about The Next Epidemic: Protecting YOUR HEALTH.

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 30th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, May 30th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 31st at 7 a.m.

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  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:05) Health disparities in the LGBT population, Sleep and pain, Benefits of HPV vaccine, Sugary soda
  • Conversations with Dr. Nicole Lurie  (min 10:05-30:28)
  • House Calls (min 30:28-38:54) Microhemorrhages, Disinterest in sex, Increased blood pressure with little stress, Lymphodema

Health Care and Serving the Community

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Guest Co-Host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Brad Wilson, Janett Greenberg and Janice Wells about Health Care and Community Service.
 
 
 

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM • Saturday, May 16th at 9 a.m. • Sunday, May 17th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. • Monday, May 18th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM • Saturday, May 16th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM • Sunday, May 17th at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Links:
The Barbara Starfield Study
Contact Brad Wilson: Email: Brad_wilson@med.unc.edu
Phone: 919-843-5112

Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:32) Work and Sleep, Understanding Surgeons, Hair Regrowth, Liquid Medical Marijuana.
  • Conversations with Brad Wilson, Janett Greenberg, and Janice Wells about Health Care and Serving the Community. (min 10:32-34:00)
  • House Calls (min 34:00-40:00) Severe Diabetes and Insulin, Identifying Rashes, and Dealing with Unknown Medical Conditions.

Constipation: Causes, Prevention & Treatment with Dr. Spencer Dorn

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Dr. Spencer Dorn photoThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chief of Gastroenterology at UNC’s Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders about Constipation: Causes, Prevention & Treatment. 

Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 11th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, April 12th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, April 13th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, April 11th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, April 12th at 7 a.m

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Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-11:00) Link between parent’s depression and toddler’s in trouble, Being weighed daily helping to lose weight, Websites selling genetic cancer tests, Electronic cigarette advertisements
  • Conversations with Dr. Spencer Dorn about Constipation: Causes, Prevention & Treatment (min 11:00-33:00)
  • House Calls (min 33:00-40:00) Improved diet helping diabetes, Frightening MRI, Difference in costs at academic institutions vs. non-academic institutions, Vestibular Migraines

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder

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Blackwelder PhotoThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Past President of the American Academy of Family Physicians about Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 7th at 9am
• Sunday, February 8th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, February 9th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 7th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, February 8th at 7am

Listen to the Show:
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) Second-Hand Smoke & Hospital Admissions, Methods for Swallowing Pills, Diabetes, Obesity & Weight Loss, and Obesity Shortening Life Expectancy
  • Conversations with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (min 9:30-30:00)
  • House Calls (min 30-40) Adoption & Diabetes, Mitro Valve Prolapse & Dental Procedures, Sleep Deprivation, and Testosterone & Heart Attacks

 

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Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2018)

Journeys of a Family Medicine Physician with Dr. Evan Ashkin (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2011)

Re-Air of Natural Disasters, Armed Conflict, and Your Health with Dr. Jennifer Leaning

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Dr. Jennifer LeaningThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jennifer Leaning, Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights and Director of the Center of Health and Human Rights at Harvard University, about Natural Disasters, Armed Conflicts, & Your Health.

Please tune in! This show will re-air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 17th at 9am
• Sunday, January 18th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, January 19th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 17th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, January 18th at 7am

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Saving Our Homeless Youth: Carolina Outreach with Alex Protzman

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protzman photoThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam Goldstein and guest co-host Dr. Autumn Metzger from UNC Family Medicine will be joined by Alex Protzman, Executive Director of Life Skills Foundation about Saving Our Youth: Carolina Outreach.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 10th at 9am
• Sunday, January 11th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, January 12th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 10th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, January 11th at 7am

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Healing the Homeless: Clark’s Promise with Rob Grew and Jane Smith (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2014)

The Surgeon General of the United States: Past Present and Future with Dr. Woodie Kessel

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Dr. Woodie Kessel, former Assistant Surgeon General of the United StatesThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam Goldstein and Cristy Page will be joined by Dr. Woodie Kessel, former Assistant Surgeon General of the United States about The Surgeon General of the United States: Past, Present, and Future.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 20th at 9am
• Sunday, December 21st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 22nd at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 20th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, December 21st at 7am

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository