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

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with nurse, community health educator and activist Elena Schwolsky about her new book Waking in Havana: A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

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

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

Research That Matters (min 0-6:46)
- Majority favor common sense gun laws – beliefs integrated into policies?
  - News about the issue
  - Statistics about the issue
- Vaping-associated lung injuries/deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pregnant women recommended to get two vaccines for pertussis and flu – majority don’t
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Elena Schwolsky (min 6:46-28:10)
House Calls (min 28:10-40:00)
- What do you think about an elderly person getting a dog?
  - The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
  - Six Tips for Preventing Falls Around Your Pets
- I’m fine taking Advair for asthma in the morning, but it makes me dizzy when I take it in the afternoon.
  - Advair or Fluticasone and Salmeterol Oral Inhalation
- What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
  - Palliative Care
  - Hospice Care
- I’ve developed some health problems. My doctor suggested taking a month off from work. I’m afraid this will impact my job. What do you think?
  - Family and Medical Leave Act

How Healthcare Can Go Green

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle will be talking with Iqbal Mian of Practice Greenhealth—an organization that began as a partnership between the EPA, the American Hospital Association, the American Nurses Association and Health Care Without Harm as a way to address sustainability in hospitals—about ways the healthcare industry can go green.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 9 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 11 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 10at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Music can help motivate during exercise
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Use of marijuana during pregnancy doubled during the period 2002-2017
  - News about the study
  - Article abstracts: first article; second article
- Safety concerns and risk factors for death while traveling around the world
  - U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
    - International Travel
Conversations with Iqbal Mian (min 7:46-30:57)
- Practice Greenhealth
  - Why Sustainability
  - Greening the OR
- Green Healthcare Institutions: Health, Environment, and Economics: Workshop Summary
House Calls (min 30:57-40:00)
- What is a marginal ulcer?
  - Marginal Ulcer
- Is Zanaflex commonly used for migraines?
  - Tizanidine (brand name – Zanaflex)
- My father had several strokes and renal failure. The hospital didn’t offer dialysis and his doctor wanted to discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders. Shouldn’t resuscitation be up to my father and me?
  - Do Not Resuscitate Orders

Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman abouttheir new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 16 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 17 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with associate dean and associate professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Leah Plunkett about her new book Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 28 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:27)
- Birth by cesarean delivery associated with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- American Academy of Neurology recommends screening for mild cognitive impairment for those 65+
- Association between overcrowded emergency room (ER) and core performance measures of the ER
  - News about the study
Conversations with Leah Plunkett (min 8:27-31:02)
House Calls (min 31:02-40:00)
- I’m 60 years old and had high blood pressure for the first time. My doctor asked me to lose 10 pounds which brought my blood pressure down without medication.
  - How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
- I was in the hospital with chest pain and fatigue. My heart is fine. After talking to my primary care doctor, we determined my symptoms are from unresolved grief. It’s good to know what’s happening and not just that I didn’t have heart problems.
  - Bereavement and Grief
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was diagnosed with the flu after being exposed on a cruise even though I had a flu shot. My doctor prescribed medication. This seems early to be the flu.
  - Flu

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Will Plattner getting to know UNC medical school mentees at the 2019 kick-off luncheon for Senior Mentor Program

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Ellen Roberts—director of the Senior Mentor Program in UNC’s Division of Geriatric Medicine—and Will Plattner—a longtime volunteer mentor—about working together to improve the care of an aging population.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 23 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Medical student evaluations applied differently depending on gender, minority status
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Stigma deters elite athletes with mental health issues from seeking help
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Nearly 1 in 5 parents say child never wears helmet while riding a bike
  - News about the study
  - Summary of the report
- Safe firearm storage lowers unintentional and self-inflicted injury for children and young adults
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Ellen Roberts and Will Plattner (min 8:35-30:15)
House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
- Do most doctors know about environmental treatments for an ingrown toenail?
  - Ingrown Toenail
- What is the current thinking on taking hormones for hot flashes?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
- How could I not know that my mother was abusing alcohol?
  - Helping a Loved One with a Drinking Problem
  - Al-Anon Family Groups
- I’m a young doctor and have patients on a lot of medications. It’s hard to manage this in a short amount of time. What’s your advice?
  - Communicating with Patients
  - Stress Management

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?

Using Artificial Intelligence to Spot Deadly Cancers Sooner

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Regina Barzilay—professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT and 2017 MacArthur Fellowship recipient—about her plan to use artificial intelligence to spot deadly cancers sooner.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:45)
- Evidence points to effectiveness of Botox for chronic migraines
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Study finds 63% of patients reported not using patient portals in the last year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Majority of teens eating far less fiber than they should
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effect of neck scrunching using computers or other devices on symptom development
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Regina Barzilay (min 9:45-30:31)
House Calls (min 30:31-40:00)
- What’s the difference between power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney?
  - Advance Care Directives
  - Power of Attorney
- I’m overweight and keep gaining weight. My doctor said my diabetes and blood pressure may get out of control if I don’t have weight loss surgery. Is that true?
  - Weight Loss Surgery
  - Weight Control
- I have bleeding with Depo birth control shots. What are my birth control options that are convenient without side effects?
  - Birth Control

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

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Category Archives: Pregnancy and Reproduction

Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

How Healthcare Can Go Green

Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Using Artificial Intelligence to Spot Deadly Cancers Sooner

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

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