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

Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Brian Huggins talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Laurie Garrett about her work to bring global health home for her readers.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, November 30 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 2 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 0-7:14)
- Vaccine-hesitant became pro-vaccine after meeting someone with vaccine-preventable disease
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Seniors expressing life purpose leads to improvements in physical and mental health
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Medicare co-pays tied to discharge rates
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Laurie Garrett (min 7:14-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- Do you think spinal stenosis can be fixed with surgery?
  - Spinal Stenosis
- After having pneumonia and a chest x-ray, the doctor said I should see a pulmonologist. I feel much better. Do I need to see another doctor?
  - Pneumonia
  - What does a pulmonologist do?
- Is there a specialist I can see for ringing in my ears?
  - Tinnitus
  - Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

The Alarming Number of Women Whose First Sexual Experience was Forced

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Harvard researcher Dr. Laura Hawks about the alarming number of women whose first sexual experience was forced.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:56)
- Electronic health records perceived usability and physician burnout
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Yoga and physical therapy effective for low back pain and improves sleep
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Any amount of running associated with lower risk of early death from any cause
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Laura Hawks (min 7:56-31:00)
- NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE:
  
  1-800-656-4673
- 1 in 16 Women Reports First Sexual Encounter as Rape (NPR)
- Sexual Assault – Prevention
- What is Sexual Violence?
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- After seeing another doctor who did a thorough examination, my father was diagnosed with a broken rib. His previous doctor said his back pain was from arthritis. This shows getting medical history and a good exam is important.
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- How can I help my husband deal with his sister’s suicide when he won’t acknowledge there’s a problem?
  - Suicide Survivors Face Grief, Questions, Challenges
- When is it time to bring in hospice for an Alzheimer’s patient?
  - Hospice Care

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

All Things Sleepy and Awake

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper will be talking with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells— director and associate professor of Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences—about all things sleepy and awake.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 26 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-11:03)
- People with osteoarthritis at higher risk of social isolation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Incorporating physical activity in classrooms could improve concentration
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Complications from steroid injections for hip and knee arthritis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Health inequality in deaths of children under 5 years of age
  - News about the article (pdf)
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells (min 11:03-32:51)
House Calls (min 32:51-40:00)
- I’ve had a pain in my side, under my ribs for years. Any thoughts about what this could be?
  - Pain
- What options does my friend have for pain relief since as she’s recovering from alcohol abuse?
  - Non-Drug Pain Management
- When should I consider hospice for my wife who has liver disease?
  - Hospice Care
  - Palliative Care

Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Get Vaccines even if Their Parents Disapprove

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Ross Silverman—professor of both health policy and management and public health law at Indiana University—about whether adolescents should be allowed to get vaccines even if their parents disapprove.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 19 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:34)
- Common drugs may increase risk of dementia
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- New antibiotic by non-profit may help with tuberculosis resistance
  - News about the drug
  - Press release
- Two or more sugar-sweetened soft drinks per day associated with higher mortality
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ross Silverman (min 7:34-28:14)
- Vaccination Over Parental Objection – Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Consent to Receiving Vaccines? article citation
- Why Vaccinate?
- Your Patient Bucks Parents on Vaccine Request. Now What?
- How Can I Get Vaccinated If My Parents Are Anti-Vaccine?
House Calls (min 28:14-
- I’m a young physician and received a patient request to talk about six different chronic conditions. I suggested they come into the office even though that was more inconvenient for the patient. I thought I could set more limits in person. Was that fair?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- My doctor’s office called in several prescriptions to my drug store. I then found out that I could get my medicines cheaper somewhere else. They gave me a little bit of a hard time when I asked my doctor to cancel everything at the first pharmacy and send the prescriptions to the new pharmacy.
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- Why can’t my doctor give me a paper prescription and send it electronically?
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- When I found out a new prescription was too expensive, I talked to a social worker who gave me a coupon to get the medicine for much less. Why didn’t the doctor tell me about it?
  - Talking with Your Doctor

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

How Providers Can Better Care for Transgender and Non-binary Patients

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora talk with Dr. Louise Metz, founder of Mosaic Comprehensive Health, about how providers can better care for transgender and non-binary patients.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 22 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 23 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 22 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:44)
- Race, ethnicity link with discipline practices in middle school students
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rise in suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol misuse in millennials
  - News about the report
  - Trust for America’s Health and Well Being Report (pdf)
- Fear of new food (neophobia) can increase risk of lifestyle diseases
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Study shows healthcare workers often provide care to patients while ill
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Louise Metz (min 8:44-30:04)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Patient-Centered Care for Transgender People: Recommended Practices for Healthcare Settings
House Calls (min 30:04-40:00)
- I had some trouble getting my doctor to fill out a form for a long-term care facility. What do you think?
  - What is Long-Term Care?
- Is telehealth an option for me to lose weight?
  - Telehealth
- My pharmacist wouldn’t fill my prescription without seeing my doctor. The bottle says there are two refills left. Did somebody make a mistake?
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- I have swelling in my legs after taking Norvasc (amlodipine) for high blood pressure. Should I change to another medication?
  - Amlodipine

Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Paul Offit, pediatrician and professor at the University of Pennsylvania about his book, Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

>KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:01)
- People with Untreated “White Coat Hypertension” Twice as Likely to Die from Heart Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Home Health Care Aides Often Face Verbal Abuse from Clients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Two Hours a Week is Key Dose of Nature for Health and Wellbeing
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Paul Offit (min 8:01-28:07)
- Dr. Offit’s website
- Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information
- MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine; information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in a language you can understand.
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
House Calls (min 28:07-40:00)
- At a sports physical, my son’s doctor said he had some wheezing and put on his chart that my son had asthma. I think this will bias his coach. What can I do?
  - Asthma in Children
- What else can we ask our doctor to do to help our teenage son who has depression, drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana?
  - What to do if your teen has problems with drugs?
  - Underage Drinking
- Can you briefly describe the 12 steps for Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon?
  - Alcoholics Anonymous (scroll to bottom of page for 12 steps)
  - Al-Anon 12 steps

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

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Category Archives: Social/Family Issues

Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

The Alarming Number of Women Whose First Sexual Experience was Forced

1-800-656-4673

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Get Vaccines even if Their Parents Disapprove

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

How Providers Can Better Care for Transgender and Non-binary Patients

Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information