The Promise of Value-Based Care

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Mark Gwynne

Dr. Darren DeWalt

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Sameer Arora and Dr. Brian Huggins welcome Dr. Mark Gwynne—medical director for the UNC Health Alliance and associate professor at UNC—and Dr. Darren DeWalt—board chair of the UNC Health Alliance and professor at UNC—for a conversation about the promise of value-based healthcare.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:45)
- Intrusive images have role in hoarding disorder
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Confidence in vaccines higher in poorer countries
  - News about the report
  - Report summary
- Facebook posts can predict chronic illnesses
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bringing photos to dermatology appointments can help with diagnosis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mark Gwynne and Dr. Darren DeWalt (min 8:45-31:23)
House Calls (min 31:23-40:00)
- I’m on medication for depression which negatively affects my sex drive. What can I do?
  - Dealing with Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants
- I’m an alcoholic but haven’t had a drink in many years. I want to remind people that this addiction can be conquered.
  - Alcoholics Anonymous
  - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
- What is the difference between the Medicare annual wellness visit and annual physical?
  - Medicare Annual Wellness Visit vs an Annual Physical

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

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Rachel Seidman—director of UNC’s Southern Oral History Program—and Joanna Ramirez—a master’s student in the Gillings School of Global Public Health—about the “Stories to Save Lives” project, documenting North Carolinians’ beliefs about healthcare.

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 21 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:23)
- On-again, off-again relationships and effect on mental health
- HPV vaccinations up but HPV-related cancers are up too
  - News about the study
  - CDC Data Brief
- Risks of alcohol consumption increase with levels of consumption
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Seidman and Joanna Ramirez (min 7:23-32:42)
- Stories to Save Lives
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum Oral History Program
House Calls (min 32:42-40:00)
- I think I have plantar fasciitis. Can I treat that myself or do I need to see my doctor?
- My doctor told me there’s a voluntary recall on my high blood pressure medicine and I needed to take a different medication. Is that really necessary?
  - Recall for Medications Containing Valsartan
- What do you think about taking melatonin to help someone sleep and what are the risks?
  - Melatonin

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Brian Southwell—director of the Science in the Public Sphere Program at RTI International, a UNC professor in both the School of Media and Journalism and the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and editor of the new book Misinformation and Mass Audiences—about a different sort of plague…the spread of health misinformation.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 11 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 13 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 12 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:15)
- New colonoscopy guidelines recommend starting regular screening at age 45
- Stronger state alcohol policies lead to fewer deaths in motor vehicle crashes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Reducing opioid use for chronic pain not associated with lower patient satisfaction scores
Conversations with Dr. Brian Southwell (min 7:15-32:07)
- Misinformation and Mass Audiences edited by Brian Southwell, Emily A. Thorson and Laura Sheble
- Misinformation Solutions Forum from the Rita Allen Foundation
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
- Finding and Evaluating Online Resources
House Calls (min 32:07-40:00)
- After sharing a traumatic event with my doctor, he started to tear up. I found that refreshing and felt closer to him. Is that unusual?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I was referred to a psychiatrist for depression and anxiety. The psychiatrist at the health center didn’t have any openings. What are my options?
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
  - Finding Therapy
- I saw my family doctor before I had major surgery. My doctor held my hand and prayed with me. I want you to know how comforting that was.
  - Talking with Your Doctor

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Health vs. Hype: “What’s Real and What’s Not” (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)

A Journey Back from Opioid Addiction

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Renée Hodges

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Renée Hodges — author of Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community — for a conversation about her nephew’s journey back from opioid addiction.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 22 at 7 a.m.

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

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Health vs. Hype: "What’s Real and What’s Not"

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and How to Tell What's Real and What's Not

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nina Shapiro—director of pediatric otolaryngology and professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about her new book Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:03)
- Teenage girls impacted more by sleepiness
  - News about the article
  - Abstract supplement of Sleep 2018 meeting (Abstracts 0858, p. A318)
- Research in mice to reduce hangovers
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Early stage breast cancer might not benefit from chemotherapy
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Coffee effects group dynamics
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nina Shapiro (min 10:03-30:42)
House Calls (min 30:42-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Zocor for high cholesterol. It caused muscle pain so my doctor told me to stop taking it. Is this common and why did it affect me this way?
  - Statin Side Effects: Weight the Benefits and Risks
  - Cholesterol
- After having back pain followed by sweats and a fever, I was diagnosed with a kidney infection. I’ve never had this before. What’s going on?
  - Kidney Infection or Pyelonephritis
- After back surgery, my doctor said I might have MRSA. Why do I have to be hospitalized instead of just taking antibiotics?
  - MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- After having a stroke, I’m having trouble with my energy level and speech. How long before I get better?
  - Stroke

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A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)

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

Who’s Responsible for Your Health and How Can Providers Foster Patients’ Trust?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with physician and journalist Dr. Dhruv Khullar about who’s responsible for your health and how providers can foster patients’ trust.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Motivation and Attempts to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Replacing Sitting with Small Amount of Physical Activity Reduces Serious Health Risks
- Seizure Frequency Reduced in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy with Cannabidiol
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the study
- Community Intervention Tobacco Program Model Might Also Reduce Opioid Use
Conversations with Dr. Dhruv Khullar (min 9:16-33:07)
- Dr. Khullar’s website
- Healthy Living
House Calls (min 33:07-40:00)
- What can I do about my teenager smoking?
- What is a ketogenic diet?
  - Ketogenic Diet
- How can we help our teenager develop good social media habits and responses?
  - Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

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

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Lynn Eades

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

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 15, 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

The surprising number of young stroke victims

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy talk with Amy Edmunds, stroke survivor, founder, and chief executive of YoungStroke, and Lester Leung, MD, neurologist and director of the Stroke and Young Adults Program at Tufts Medical Center, about the alarming rate of young stroke victims.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ show worrisome ability to diversify and spread
  - News Item
  - Article
- Postpartum depression and anxiety distinct from other mood disorders, brain studies suggest
  - News Item
  - Article
- Women treated for precursor of breast cancer, DCIS, can expect to live as long as other women
  - News Item
- Elderly face increased disability risk after emergency room visit
  - News Item
  - Article
Conversations with Amy Edmunds and Dr. Lester Leung (min 9:57-29:34)
House Calls (min 29:34-40:00)
- My aunt had tinnitus for about a year and was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. What is that?
  - Acoustic Neuroma
- Why do I get skin tags and how do I get rid of them?
  - Cutaneous Skin Tag
- My son has a stomach bug. How do I keep the rest of my family from catching it?
  - Gastroenteritis
- How can you tell if a family member’s increased drinking is a problem?
  - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  - Helping a Loved One with a Drinking Problem

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Tag Archives: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse

The Promise of Value-Based Care

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

A Journey Back from Opioid Addiction

Health vs. Hype: "What’s Real and What’s Not"

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

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

The surprising number of young stroke victims