Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence with Dr. Kenny Lin

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt will be talking with Dr. Kenny Lin, Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine about Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence.

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

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

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Research that Matters (min 0-09:30)
- Smokers have a harder time finding jobs
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Sugary drinks taxes could reduce cases of Type 2 diabetes and save on healthcare expenditures
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Obesity in adolescence increases risk of heart disease in adulthood
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Older men who got testosterone therapy were less likely to be readmitted to emergency room
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kenny Lin (min 09:30 -30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-39:17)
- My doctor told me I had an ovarian cyst, but not to worry about it. Should I worry?
  - Ovarian Cysts
- Diets and exercise don’t help me lose weight. Can my doctor help me with weight loss?
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
- Can my family doctor see my sick relative in our home?
  - Home Care: Basic Facts and Information
- I’m too stressed to quit smoking now, but at what age can I quit smoking and still preserve my health?

The Balance of Care and Coverage with Dr. Ed Anselm

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Ed Anselm, Medical Director at Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey and Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai about The Balance of Care and Coverage.

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:05)
- California raises the smoking age to 21
  - Institute of Medicine report
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
- Ultra-processed foods are responsible for more than half of calories and 90% of added sugar in American diet
  - Free full-text article
  - List of ultra-processed food
- Could ADHD diagnosis be tied to how young kids are when they start school?
  - Abstract of article
- Many people who have prediabetes do not get diagnosis, appropriate counseling
  - Free full-text article
  - Prediabetes
Conversations with Dr. Ed Anselm (min 11:08 -32:08)
- Dr. Anselm’s website
House Calls (min 32:12-39:30)
- Can family doctors help out with a rash or do I need a dermatologist?
  - Rashes
- What steps should I take if I have a family history of cardiovascular problems?
  - Your guide to a healthy heart
  - Heart Disease
- What are some good resources for information on asthma and inhalers?
  - Asthma Overview
    What to do if you have an asthma attack?
    Signs of an asthma attack
    Triggers for asthma attacks
    How to use an inhaler
    CDC national asthma control program
    National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases

An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action with Dr. Joe Stavas

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Clinical Professor of Radiology at UNC’s School of Medicine, Dr. Joe Stavas about An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 22^nd at 9am
• Sunday, June 23^rd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 24^that 6pm and 10pm

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Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Doctors Ordering Tests & Pricing – Why physicians order tests
- Filling Prescriptions in ER – Clinician Impression Versus Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Criteria in the Assessment of Drug-Seeking Behavior in the Emergency Department
- Added Sugar Addiction & America
- Hospital Prices
  - News About the Research
  - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Conversations with Dr. Joes Stavas (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-38)

Bladder Problems with Dr. Catherine Matthews

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Matthews is the Division Chief for Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at UNC.

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:17)
- Access to sweet drinks such as soda in schools
- “Weekend Effect” stroke victims going to the hospital on the weekend
- Flu
- Infection Control
Conversations with Dr. Catherine Matthews (min 10:17-29:45)
- Bladder Diseases
- Kegel Exercises
House Calls (min 29:45-40:00)
- Emailing your doctor with health questions
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- When to go to the emergency room
  - When to use the emergency room – child
  - When to use the emergency room – adult
- An Insider’s Guide to a Hospital Stay
- Best ways to lose weight
  - Eating Well and Losing Weight
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Lynn Eades

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:49)
- Sugar added to food may be linked to cholesterol
- Group medical appointments for dermatology
- Kids being poisoned by tobacco products
- Workplace injuries among young people
Conversations with Kit Gruelle (min 10:49-33:30)
House Calls (min 33:30-40:00)

Film producer and community activist Kit Gruelle joins the show for an important conversation about domestic violence.

Kit Gruelle is a survivor of domestic violence and has worked as a professional advocate for domestic violence victims for 20 years. She is a community educator who lectures to law enforcement, criminal justice, clergy, and health care and advocacy professionals all over the United States. She is featured in several training films and has written protocols for sexual assault and domestic violence first responders and for hostage negotiators. She also educates legislatures about domestic violence reform and serves as a commissioner for the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation. Ms. Gruelle is the producer of Private Violence, a feature-length documentary film aimed at educating the community about the history of domestic violence in America.

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Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence with Dr. Kenny Lin

The Balance of Care and Coverage with Dr. Ed Anselm

An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action with Dr. Joe Stavas

Bladder Problems with Dr. Catherine Matthews

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle