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.

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

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

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!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

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!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

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

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, February 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jon Abramowitz—professor of clinical psychology and director of the Anxiety and Stress Lab at UNC and editor of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders—about what it really means to have OCD.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 28at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Online gaming addiction in men affects brain’s impulse control
  - News about the study
- Resilience may be neurobiological
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- New treatment to protect people with peanut allergies ready for FDA review
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Medicaid expansion linked to reduced mortality among dialysis patients
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Jon Abramowitz (min 10:22-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- I don’t like taking medications that make me drowsy. What do you recommend for migraines?
  - Migraines Treatment and Therapy
- After having chest pain and shortness of breath, my doctor told me I have pericarditis. Should I be worried?
  - Pericarditis
- I’m 41 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’m overweight and under stress. What has the biggest effect on my blood pressure?
  - High Blood Pressure

The Ethics of Editing Genetic Material

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Eli Adashi—professor of medical science and former dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences at Brown University—about the ethics of editing genetic material.

Photo from Brown University

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 19 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:56)
- Electronic pill can be controlled wirelessly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cultural engagement lowers risk of developing depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- High-Calories in fast food vs. full service restaurants a global problem
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Brain waves suppress obvious ideas in order to reach most creative ones
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Eli Adashi (min 9:56-32:38)
- ARTICLE CITATION: The Ethics of Heritable Genome Editing: New Considerations in a Controversial Area
- What is Genome Editing?
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- After seeing specialists, my family doctor helped me decide if I should have surgery.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I have anxiety. My doctor spends the first few minutes of my appointment talking with me before his assistant takes my blood pressure and pulse. I think this fits the definition of patient-centered care.
  - Patient-Centered Care
- I’m on several medications for high blood pressure. Over the past few years, my circumstances have changed and I’m not under as much stress. Do I need to keep taking the medications now that my blood pressure is low?
  - High Blood Pressure

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Kimberly Sanders—professor in both UNC’s school of pharmacy and the department of dental ecology—about thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 12 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 14 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 13 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:29)
- Patients commonly withhold information from their doctors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Insulin underuse by diabetes patients due to costs
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower accelerated growth, weight in offspring
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Essential oils may be better at killing persistent Lyme disease bacteria than current antibiotics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kimberly Sanders (min 10:29-31:18)
House Calls (min 31:18-40:00)
- I get a headache about every month that responds well to Tylenol. Now I get a headache almost daily. When should I think about something like a CAT scan?
  - Headache
- I have degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. What can you tell me about this?
  - Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- My wife is 30 years younger than me. Now that I’m older, is it fair to her to stay married?
  - Find a Marriage Therapist

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Adam Cifu—internist and professor of medicine at the University of Chicago—about long-term patient/provider relationships: renaissance or relic?

Photo courtesy of uchicagomedicine.org

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 6 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:23)
- 1 in 3 Americans eat fast food everyday
- Health professionals surveyed: willingness to care for transgender patients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Opioid and methamphetamine use in pregnancy increased in all parts of the country
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Patient preferences for weight loss surgery
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Adam Cifu (min 10:23-30:53)
- Article Citation: Long-term Physician-Patient Relationships-Persevering in a Practice by Dr. Cifu
- Talking with Your Doctor
House Calls (min 30:53-40:00)
- Will I have to take clotrimazole for mouth ulcers for the rest of my life? I also take Prednisone.
- My physician seemed a little irritated and how often I was contacting her. What advice do you have?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I had a physical through work. They said to talk to my doctor about the results of the lab tests. My doctor said the tests weren’t done through their office. How should I handle this?
  - Be a Prepared Patient: Sharing Medical Information with Multiple Doctors

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

You may also like:

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

Your Health® Radio

UNC Family Medicine's weekly health radio show

Category Archives: Health System

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

What It Really Means to Have OCD

The Ethics of Editing Genetic Material

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary