Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Adam Cifu—internist and professor of medicine at the University of Chicago—about long-term patient/provider relationships: renaissance or relic?

Photo courtesy of uchicagomedicine.org

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 5 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 6 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 7 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 6 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:23)
- 1 in 3 Americans eat fast food everyday
- Health professionals surveyed: willingness to care for transgender patients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Opioid and methamphetamine use in pregnancy increased in all parts of the country
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Patient preferences for weight loss surgery
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Adam Cifu (min 10:23-30:53)
- Article Citation: Long-term Physician-Patient Relationships-Persevering in a Practice by Dr. Cifu
- Talking with Your Doctor
House Calls (min 30:53-40:00)
- Will I have to take clotrimazole for mouth ulcers for the rest of my life? I also take Prednisone.
- My physician seemed a little irritated and how often I was contacting her. What advice do you have?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I had a physical through work. They said to talk to my doctor about the results of the lab tests. My doctor said the tests weren’t done through their office. How should I handle this?
  - Be a Prepared Patient: Sharing Medical Information with Multiple Doctors

Re-air: The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.
You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

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Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2013)

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, Photo by Nina Subin

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein—lecturer at Yale, writer in residence at Yale Medical School and adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism—about her new book Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 18 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 20 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 19 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Virtual Reality May Help Cure Fear of Heights
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Reducing Drug Possession Penalties May Have Impact on Health Inequities
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Green Space Linked to Better Cognitive Health
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Survival Rates Double for Patients with Melanoma Brain Metastases Receiving Immunotherpy
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein (min 10:34-32:48)
- Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. by Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein
- Hormones
House Calls with guest co-host Dr. Laurel Sisler (min 32:48-40:00)
- What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat bread?
  - Whole Grains: Hearty Options for a Healthy Diet
- I’m seen at a university medical center for a heart condition. It’s challenging to form a relationship with fellows who are only there for a short time. Do you have any advice?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I’ve heard my doctor can call in opiate prescriptions to the pharmacy. Is that true of other medicines such as anxiety medication too?
  - Opioid Prescribing Policies
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library

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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The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

What One Physician Has Learned Helping 30,000+ Patients Drift Off into Unconsciousness

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with anesthesiologist and author of Counting Backwards Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo about what he’s learned over a decades-long career of helping more than 30,000 patients drift off into unconsciousness—and what remains mysterious about the art of anesthesia.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, December 16, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 17, at 9 a.m.
Monday, December 18, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 17, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:10)
- America’s Top Fears Survey 2017
- Progress Towards IOM recommendation that 80% of Nursing Workforce Should Have a BSN by 2020
- Association Between AMH Hormone (anti-mullerian hormone) Levels and Infertility Among Older Women of Reproductive Age
- Does it Matter if Physicians Apologize for Mistakes?
Conversations with Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo (min 9:10-30:07)
House Calls (min 30:07-40:00)
- My husband and I work full-time and have three children. How can we strike a balance between healthy meals and convenient processed food?
- When should I consider surgery for a deviated septum and how successful is the surgery?
  - Deviated Septum
- I see several specialists. Once I leave the office, I have trouble making sense of what the doctors said.
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- My son ate a penny and we took him to the ER. He indicated he’s eaten things like this before. How do I know when I should take him to the doctor?
  - What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something
  - Pica

The Ethics of Compassionate Use with Dr. Arthur Caplan

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Arthur Caplan, Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at New York University’s Langone Medical Center about The Ethics of Compassionate Use.

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Preschool bed times related to obesity risk later in life
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Cancer patients often think their prognosis is better than oncologists do
  - News about the study
  - Abstract
- Artificial sweeteners are shown to increase appetite and overall calorie intake in fruit fly and mouse studies
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Doctors can often get a good idea of specific patient problems from general questions
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Arthur Caplan (min 10:01-30:54)
- Dr. Caplan’s NYU webpage
- Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) from the FDA
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Is it appropriate for a patient to tell their doctor to take care of themselves?
  - Talking With Your Doctor
- Why won’t my insurance cover a shingles vaccine until I’m 60 when research shows it can help me at 50?
  - Shingles Vaccine
- Should I see a doctor about green stool?
  - Stool Color: When to Worry
- I’ve been struggling with fatigue for years? Is it time to see an alternative provider?
  - Fatigue
  - Complementary and Integrative Medicine

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

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Tag Archives: Doctor and Patient

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

What One Physician Has Learned Helping 30,000+ Patients Drift Off into Unconsciousness

The Ethics of Compassionate Use with Dr. Arthur Caplan

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

Pulmonary Hypertension with Dr. James Ford