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

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

The Microscopic Organisms that Live Inside Us

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Leah Ranney, Ph.D., have a fascinating conversation with Andrea Azcarate-Peril, Ph.D., the director of UNC’s Microbiome Research Core and assistant professor of cell biology and physiology in the UNC School of Medicine, about the microscopic organisms that live inside us.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 15, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 16, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 17, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 16, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:23)
- About half of all heart attacks may be silent
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Link between diet and risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Link between excess weight, obesity and cancer
  - Press Release about the article
  - Full-text article
- Antimicrobial resistance genes and antimicrobial chemical in some products
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Andrea Azcarate-Peril (min 9:23-31:47)
- Dr. Azcarate-Peril’s faculty page
- Microorganisms: An Introduction
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- Self-conscious reporting habits like drinking and smoking to my doctor
  - Moderate drinking
  - Talking to your doctor
- Sixty-year-old man on blood thinners now has frequent bruising
  - Blood thinners
- How can I prevent a bunion from getting worse?
  - Bunions
- How can I address my mother’s memory decline with her doctor?
  - Memory loss
  - Caregivers and Aging Parents’ Guide to Doctor and Medical Visits

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Alpern, Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota about The Economics of Essential Medicines.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Jonathan Alpern

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:57)
- Many people with atrial fibrillation are not getting the right medicine
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Many state opioid prescribing laws do not have much impact on high-risk prescribing, overdoses
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Americans spend billions on complementary health approaches
  - News about the article
  - Full report
- Doing art projects lowers stress hormone levels
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Alpern (min 10:57-30:28)
- Dr. Alpern’s recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine
- WHO Definition of Essentials Medicines
House Calls (min 30:28-39:28)
- Is there such a thing as healthy barbecue?
  - Heart healthy grilling and barbecue tips
- Could my tiredness be due to inflammation and should I see an allergist?
  - Fatigue
- Should I see my doctor about a dull pain in my lower abdomen?
  - Pelvic Pain
- Taking blood pressure at home
  - Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Re-Air: Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill about Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 2nd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 3rd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
  - News about the study
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
  - Insomnia
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
  - Insomnia treatments
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
  - Review and dispute your medical bills
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
  - Knee injuries and disorders

Concussions, Football, and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 10th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
  - News about the study
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
  - Insomnia
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
  - Insomnia treatments
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
  - Review and dispute your medical bills
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
  - Knee injuries and disorders

Re-Air: Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Rachel Freedman, Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about Talking to Patients About Cancer.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27th at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 27th at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-09:45) Loneliness and length of life, Exercise as we age, Brain power peaking at different ages, Over treating low risk Atrial Fibrillation
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman about Talking to Patients About Cancer (min 09:45-29:30)
House Calls (min 29:30-38:21) Stressed in college, Burning sensation in fingers, Kudos from a viewer, Financial costs of going to the doctor

Pulmonary Hypertension with Dr. James Ford

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. James Ford, Assistant Professor, Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program and Co-Director of the UNC Pulmonary Clinic about Pulmonary Hypertension.

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The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 18th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, July 19th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 20th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 18th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 19th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:50) Online access to doctors, Implantable defibrillators for heart attack patients, Hyperbaric oxygen chambers to treat fibromyalgia, Slightly elevated blood pressure in young people.
Conversations with Dr. James Ford (min 9:51-31:41)
House Calls (min 31:42-40:07) Implantable defibrillators and heart failure, What dose of antibiotics is appropriate in cellulitis, Costs and benefits of Xarelto, Polycythemia and sleep apnea.

Research that Matters
Underutilization of implanted defibrillators in older patients – Abstract of article
News about the study:

National Survey on whether patients want online access to their doctors – Abstract of article:
News about the article

Hyperbaric chamber for people with fibromyalgia – Abstract of article
News about the article:

Slightly elevated blood pressure in young adults – Abstract of the article:
News about the article

Conversations
Bio of Dr. James Ford
Pulmonary hypertension

House Calls
Cellulitis
Xarelto
Polycythemia
Sleep apnea

You may also like:
Hypertension Cure & Control with Dr. Anthony Viera (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2014)
Can Storytelling Lower Your Blood Pressure? (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2011)

Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Rachel Freedman, Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about Talking to Patients About Cancer.

Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 2nd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, May 2nd at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 3rd at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-09:45) Loneliness and length of life, Exercise as we age, Brain power peaking at different ages, Over treating low risk Atrial Fibrillation
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman about Talking to Patients About Cancer (min 09:45-29:30)
House Calls (min 29:30-38:21) Stressed in college, Burning sensation in fingers, Kudos from a viewer, Financial costs of going to the doctor

Healthcare Reform after the Affordable Care Act with Dr. Joseph Antos

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Lynn Eades

joseph antos photo Special guest host, Dr. Caroline Roberts, one of UNC Family Medicine’s Resident Physicians, will join Adam this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® to talk to Dr. Joseph Antos, Wilson Taylor Scholar and Healthcare and Retirement Policy at American Enterprise Institute about Healthcare Reform after the Affordable Care Act.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 1st at 9am
• Sunday, November 2nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, November 3rd at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 1st at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, November 2nd at 7am

Links of Interest:

Health Care Reform after the ACA by Joseph Antos

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00) Training Brain to want Fruit, Colonoscopy Frequency, Light Therapy to treat pre-cancerous Skin Legions, Aspirin as a Blood Thinner
Conversations with Dr. Joseph Antos about Healthcare Reform after the Affordable Care Act (min 10:00-29:00)
House Calls (min 29:00-40) Dry Itchy Spots, Borderline High Blood Pressure, Dementia and Driving, Pain in Heels and Elbows

Resources:

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Tag Archives: Blood Thinners

Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

The Microscopic Organisms that Live Inside Us

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Re-Air: Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Concussions, Football, and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Re-Air: Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Pulmonary Hypertension with Dr. James Ford

Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Healthcare Reform after the Affordable Care Act with Dr. Joseph Antos