A Unique Challenge Physicians Face in the Age of Social Media

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Casey Humbyrd—an orthopedic surgeon and medical ethicist at Johns Hopkins University—about a unique challenge physicians face in the age of social media.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday, March 18 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 18 at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-9:40)
- Research in mice found asparagine amino acid, spread cancer more quickly
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Self-defeating humor promotes psychological well-being
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Relationship factors affect contraceptive use in young adults
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Acne and increased risk of depression
  - Citation of the article (abstract not available)
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Casey Humbyrd (min 9:40-31:40)
- An Ultrasound on Instagram Suggested the Baby Could be in Danger. Does a Physician have a Duty to Warn? by Casey Humbyrd and Kavita Shah Arora
- Medical Ethics
House Calls (min 31:40-40:00)
- Changing medications for depression
  - Antidepressants
  - Treatment and therapies for depression
- What are the risks of not changing contact lenses?
  - Contact Lens Safety
- How dangerous is it to live in a house with asbestos siding?
  - Learn About Asbestos

The History of the American Patient

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome historian Dr. Nancy Tomes, who tells us about the history of the American patient.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, February 10, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 11, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 12, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 11, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Supporting Caregivers for those with Dementia
- Anxious Personality Linked to Heightened Dog Bite Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Carriers of “CHIP” (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential) at Greater Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Gender Difference in Color Preferences Influenced by Gender Labels?
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Tomes (min 9:14-31:36)
- Remaking the American Patient: How Madison Avenue and Modern Medicine Turned Patients into Consumers by Nancy Tomes
- History of Medicine from the National Library of Medicine
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What are treatment options for teen acne they are likely to follow?
  - Acne Treatment
- My doctor changed her schedule and it’s hard to see her when I need to. I have several chronic conditions and need to have flexible hours. How can I make this work?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- How can I help my daughter with ADHD succeed in college?
  - Resources for College Students with ADHD
  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Re-air: The Misguided Battle of the Bulge

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Caroline Roberts welcome Sylvia Tara, Ph.D., biochemist and author of The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You, who talks with us about the misguided battle of the bulge.
Please tune in! The show will air:

Photo by Joshua Michael Shelton

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 25, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 27, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 26, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:13)
- Shared beliefs, values and trusting your doctor has an effect on pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Surprising link between blood sugar and brain cancer found
- Rates of school bullying are down
- Lack of health insurance linked to 45,000 deaths annually
Conversations with Dr. Sylvia Tara (min 10:13-31:11)
- The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You
House Calls (min 31:11-40:00)
- What is the difference between different kinds of doctors: internists, primary care, family care, etc?
  - Choosing a Primary Care Provider
- What can I do to help my child stop biting fingernails?
  - How to stop biting your nails
- What do you recommend for adult acne?
  - Acne
- Do you think I should follow the advice of my dermatologist and have a lymph node removed?
  - Lymph Nodes

More YOUR HEALTH Radio shows on eating and weight loss

The Misguided Battle of the Bulge

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Joshua Michael Shelton

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 21, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 22, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 21, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:13)
- Shared beliefs, values and trusting your doctor has an effect on pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Surprising link between blood sugar and brain cancer found
- Rates of school bullying are down
- Lack of health insurance linked to 45,000 deaths annually
Conversations with Dr. Sylvia Tara (min 10:13-31:11)
- The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You
House Calls (min 31:11-40:00)
- What is the difference between different kinds of doctors: internists, primary care, family care, etc?
  - Choosing a Primary Care Provider
- What can I do to help my child stop biting fingernails?
  - How to stop biting your nails
- What do you recommend for adult acne?
  - Acne
- Do you think I should follow the advice of my dermatologist and have a lymph node removed?
  - Lymph Nodes

More YOUR HEALTH Radio shows on eating and weight loss

Solar Energy and Health with Yosef Abramowitz

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Yosef Abramowitz, President of Gigawatt Solar about Solar Energy and Health.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 24th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 25th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 24th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Emotional control goes out the window after a single night without sleep
- Graduating family medical residents indicate a desire to provide broader care
  - News about the article
  - Free full text article
- Once a week diabetes medicines offer similar efficacy to daily insulin
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- CDC criticized for not addressing gun violence
  - News about the study
Conversations with Yosef Abramowitz (min 10:35-31:40)
- Energiya Global
- Yosef Abramowitz
House Calls (min 31:41-39:15)
- Could amoxicillin cause a rash with my mononucleosis?
  - Mononucleosis (Mono)
- How did I get C. diff from my acne medication?
  - Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection
- What might easy numbness and coldness in my fingers be?
  - Raynaud’s Disease

Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World with Dr. Donald Spencer

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Donald Spencer, VP & Chief Medical Informatics Officer at the UNC Healthcare System, about Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 23^rd at 9am
• Sunday, August 24^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 25^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 23^rd at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, August 24^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:30)
- Shocks or thoughts
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Hand washing and infections
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Kids and structured play
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Teens and alcohol advertisement
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Donald Spencer (min 11:30-30:30)
- What is an Electronic Health Record?
House Calls (min 30:30-40:00)
- My uncle has acne in his beard and his doctor told him to grow out his beard. I don’t want this to happen to me. What can I do?
  - Acne/folliculitis barbae
- I heard your recent show on mammograms in Canada. I’ve had mammograms for the last 10 years and my doctor said to continue. I’m confused.
  - Mammograms & frequency
  - Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Women (pdf document)
- I brought my daughter in for a checkup and shots. I told her doctor about several problems my daughter was having. The doctor explained this was a a physical and regular visit in one day. I had to pay a $20 copay since well child visits are free. Does this sound right?
  - Children’s physicals and well child care
- My 80-year-old father was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. Does that sound serious enough for me to travel to be with him?

Re-airing of On the Front Lines of Medicine with Dr. Brian Goldstein

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our most interesting shows with Dr. Brian Goldstein, UNC Hospitals Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, about being on the Front Lines of Medicine.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 19^th at 9am
• Sunday, April 20^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, April 21^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, April 20^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Full-text articles
Conversations with Dr. Brian Goldstein (min 10-30)
- The Opportunities and Challenges of a Lifelong Health System
- AHA Quest for Quality Prize 2012
House Calls (min 30-39)
- Sun Poisoning
- The 7 minute science-based workout
- Body Acne Treatments
  - Back and body acne
- Dry Mouth
- Urine: Abnormal Color

On the Front Lines of Medicine with Dr. Brian Goldstein

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Brian Goldstein, UNC Hospitals Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, about being on the Front Lines of Medicine.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Full-text articles
Conversations with Dr. Brian Goldstein (min 10-30)
- The Opportunities and Challenges of a Lifelong Health System
- AHA Quest for Quality Prize 2012
House Calls (min 30-39)
- Sun Poisoning
- The 7 minute science-based workout
- Body Acne Treatments
  - Back and body acne
- Dry Mouth
- Urine: Abnormal Color

Radiation & Safety with Dr. Matt Mauro

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® we’re talking with Chair of UNC Department of Radiology, Dr. Matt Mauro, about radiation and safety.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-11): internet & weight loss, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & meditation, near sighted & glaucoma, late talkers
Conversations with Dr. Matt Mauro about Radiation & Safety (min 11-32)
House Calls (min 32-43)
- B12 & adult acne
  - Vitamin B12
  - Acne
- Avoiding going to the doctor
- Treating high blood pressure with supplements
- Protective clothing vs. sunscreen

Skin Problems in Children with Dr. Dean Morrell

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend YOUR HEALTH® will feature Dr. Dean Morrell, Associate Professor in the UNC Department of Dermatology, as we discuss skin problems in children.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (minute 0-10): chronic fatigue, calories on menus, stroke survivors & walking, whole grain fiber & longer life
Conversations with Dr. Dean Morrell on Skin Problems in Children (minute 10-30)
House Calls (minute 30-40): hematoma, flu shot, bent over posture, ovarian cancer test

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The History of the American Patient

Re-air: The Misguided Battle of the Bulge

The Misguided Battle of the Bulge

Solar Energy and Health with Yosef Abramowitz

Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World with Dr. Donald Spencer

Re-airing of On the Front Lines of Medicine with Dr. Brian Goldstein

On the Front Lines of Medicine with Dr. Brian Goldstein

Radiation & Safety with Dr. Matt Mauro

Skin Problems in Children with Dr. Dean Morrell