Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Robert Gianforcaro—executive medical director of population health and virtual care at UNC—about virtual care, from telehealth to telemedicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, December 14 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, December 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:06)
- Baby and me tobacco free program provides support, counseling and incentives for pregnant women to quit smoking
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Disclaimers on retouched photos ineffective for negative body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cell phone distractions linked to increase in head and neck injuries
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Permanent hair dyes and straighteners increase risk of breast cancer
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Robert Gianforcaro (min 8:06-31:30)
- Telehealth
House Calls (min 31:30-40:00)
- My doctor found a slight thickening of one of my heart chambers with an echocardiogram. I am on high blood pressure medication. He said I should lose weight. What do you think?
  - How to Prevent Heart Disease
- I sometimes have to call multiple times to get test results from my doctor.
  - Talking to your doctor
- How often do I need to get my blood level checked when I’m on a new blood thinner?
  - Blood Thinners
- How does a plan based diet affect the environment?
  - The Case for Plant Based

Making Schools Safer

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora welcome Lori Alhadeff—whose daughter Alyssa was tragically a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida—for a conversation about her family’s story and how they’re advocating for ways to make schools safer.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 25 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:36)
- Beauty product-related injuries sends thousands of kids to ER every year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
  - Poison Control Number: 1-800-222-1222
- Social networks more predictive of better health behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The high costs of cheap tanning
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- More than a third of people in the Americas may have obstructive sleep apnea
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at the SLEEP 2019 meeting
Conversations with Lori Alhadeff (min 8:36-31:52)
- Alyssa’s Law
- Make Our Schools Safe
- The Dream Team
- Safe Youth, Safe Schools
- Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
House Calls (min 31:52-40:00)
- I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. In addition to getting a sleep machine, she recommended losing weight and talking to a nutritionist. I’ve lost 10 pounds and feel better. I hope all doctors encourage their patients to find a supportive professional.
  - Sleep Apnea
- What resources are available for a middle-aged man who has made some bad financial choices and needs to start over?
- My doctor seemed very concerned after I started sweating a lot. Why was my doctor so worried?
  - Sweat

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lynn Eades

A drain in the heart by Kathleen Caron

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jack Griffith—Kenan Distinguished professor of microbiology and immunology and biochemistry— and Jill Diaz—director of corporate relations at the North Carolina Museum of Art—about a new exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Falls from soft furniture land 230,000 children in the emergency department each year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Artificial intelligence aids in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Great Britain plastic surgeons calling on government to include graphic warnings on fireworks
  - Association Awareness Campaign News
  - News about the study
- Danger of Leftover Antibiotics – American Academy of Pediatrics
  - News about the conference presentation
  - Abstract of the conference presentation
Conversations with Dr. Jack Griffith and Jill Diaz (min 9:24-29:32)
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- I’m I more likely to have a stroke if my mother had one?
  - Stroke
- I’m feeling much better after working with my family doctor to get help for depression. I just wanted to say thank you.
  - Depression
  - Talk with Your Doctor about Depression
- How frequently are falls in older people related to balance or strength?
- I had to drive an hour to my doctor to have a lesion removed. My doctor said nobody in their office could do it and I had to see a specialist. This was a waste of time.
  - Talking With Your Doctor

You may also like:

Two Careers, One Life with Dr. Eduardo Lapetina (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2014)

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich had with Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

Catch the show on:
WCHL 97-9 FM

Saturday 9/8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 9/9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 9/10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 9/9 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

Antibiotic Creams

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Image courtesy www.medisave.co.uk

A listener recently asked about the antibiotic cream Neosporin. Below is a transcript of the doctors’ response from the August 4-5 show with Dr. Christiane Northrup. Listen to the House Calls question and the entire show here.

House Calls Question: I recently heard someone say that medical professionals don’t like Neosporin anymore. Is that true and if so why?

Doctors’ Response

Dr. Adam Goldstein: Well, I don’t think we can make comments about all of medicine; all of healthcare professionals. I think that there’s this triple antibiotic cream and these combination products that sometimes some providers who have a lot more experience would say maybe it’s not the best one. I know one of the ingredients can be allergy causing. People can develop an allergy to the antibiotic. We also know that the more antibiotics one takes, the more one may be killing good bacteria as well as bad bacteria. So, I think in general providers are a little more educated about this. What do you think?

Dr. Jamila Battle: I think that sounds correct. There are also some alternative measures that can be tried as well to maintain healthy flora and bacteria.

Dr. Adam Goldstein: Like what? What do you like?

Dr. Jamila Battle: I like hydrogen peroxide.

Dr. Adam Goldstein: A lot of times you can dilute that down and it’s an antiseptic. I use soap and water. I mean soap and water is an old standard. There’s not a lot of resistance out there to soap. You don’t hear there’s a new kind of thing to counter the soap effect and bacteria get resistant to soap. I think the one chemical is called neomycin, that’s the one that can be really sensitizing. So you could choose a polysporin that just has a single ingredient Bacitracin, the one ingredient if you needed it. Sometimes just a Band-Aid works. Just a little Band-Aid, a little soap and water.

More Information on Antibiotic Creams and Wound Care

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"Evading Relationships that Drain You"

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle welcome OB/GYN and author Dr. Christiane Northrup for a conversation about her new book Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:36)
- Promising blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- 25% tipping point for large-scale social change
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Gray matter volume predicts healthy (or not) food choices
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Christiane Northrup (min 9:36-30:05)
- Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power and other books by Dr. Christiane Northrup
- How to Know if You’re an Empath
- Health Wisdom from Dr. Christiane Northrup
House Calls (min 30:05-40:00)
- Is it true that medical professionals no longer like Neosporin?
- I’m a 45-year-old woman starting to experience joint pain in the mornings. Should I be concerned?
  - Joint Pain
- How long should I be on SUBOXONE?
  - Buprenorphine Sublingual and Buccal (opioid dependence)
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library
- My wife’s family doctor recently visited her in the hospital which helped her get better care.
  - Choosing a Family Care Provider
  - What is a Hospitalist?

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome UNC’s Dr. Sarah Ruff about life behind the stethoscope—her experiences as a family physician.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:17)
- Preterm newborns sleep better in NICU while hearing their mother’s voice
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study
- Expectation affects pain experience in children
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Social pursuits linked with increased life satisfaction
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Cognitive training for chronic traumatic brain injury
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Sarah Ruff (min 10:17-30:38)
House Calls (min 30:38-40:00)
- UNC has a virtual urgent care unit. When would you recommend using that?
  - UNC 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care
- I’m worried about my mother since my father died. How can I be more involved with her health care?
- How can I make sure my 2-year-old picky eater gets the right nutrition?
  - How to Handle Picky Eaters
- How do I know if my child has a learning disability?
  - Learning Disorders

You may also be interested in:

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2015)

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

Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich welcome Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Mary Otto (photo by Nancy Crampton) and her book Teeth

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with health journalist and author Mary Otto about her recent book Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Oral food challenges are safe for diagnosing food allergies
  - Free full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Condom sales drop blamed on smartphones
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Alcohol abuse rising among older adults
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Mary Otto (min 7:14-29:17)
- Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America
- For Want of a Dentist Washington Post article by Mary Otto
- Dental Health (Oral Health)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00)
- How can I help my daughter with panic attacks and how do I know when she needs to go to the ER?
  - Panic Disorder
- I have muscle pain in my abdomen which my physical therapist thinks is a strained adductor. What is that and why does it take so long to heal?
  - Adductor Strain Treatment & Management
- How do you know when pain is a stomachache or appendicitis?
- Is strep throat harder to combat as an adult and am I likely to get it again?
  - Strep Throat

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Category Archives: Injuries and Wounds

Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Antibiotic Creams

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

Doing Good and Good Health

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America