Conquering Lyme Disease

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Brian Fallon—professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center—about Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide, a new book he co-authored about the disease.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:42)
- Meeting current standards for school nurses statewide may cost up to $79 million annually
  - News about the report
  - School Nurses Report
- Youth are stressed and anxious about politics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- New survey by Claims Conference finds significant lack of Holocaust knowledge in the U.S.
  - News about the survey
  - Full-text of the survey findings
- Deferred care: how tax refunds enable healthcare spending
  - News about the report
  - Full report from JPMorgan Chase & Co
Conversations with Dr. Brian Fallon (min 8:42-30:57)
- Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide by Dr. Brian Fallon and Dr. Jennifer Sotsky
- Lyme Disease
- Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center
House Calls (min 30:57-40:00)
- Should my daughter with irritable bowl syndrome see a pediatric gastroenterologist?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- My father is in his 80s, has been anemic for years, has diabetes, high blood pressure and a touch of kidney disease. He has taken iron for years but his anemia hasn’t changed. Should he continue taking iron?
  - Chronic Kidney Disease
  - Anemia
- My long-time low back pain has suddenly gotten worse. How do I know when to see a specialist?
  - Low Back Pain – Acute
  - Arthritis and Diseases That Affect the Back

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Perri Klass, author and professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU, about the muses influencing her work in both science and art.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:29)
- A daily half hour’s exercise could prevent 1 in 12 early deaths
- Many drug companies fail to conduct timely safety checks on medicines after FDA approval
- Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Flint water crisis led to lower fertility rates, higher fetal death rates
Conversations with Dr. Perri Klass (min 9:29-30:26)
- Books by Dr. Klass
- Reach Out & Read
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- My wife needs a hip replacement but has liver problems related to obesity and isn’t eligible for a transplant. Is it safe for her to have a hip replacement?
  - Hip replacement
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
- My teenager was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. What should we expect?
  - Crohn’s disease
  - Find a support group
- I was diagnosed with COPD and decided to quit smoking. My doctor suggested oxygen therapy to help manage my symptoms. What do you think?
- Do I talk with my dermatologist about a tattoo I’d like to have removed?
  - Unwanted tattoos

How Occasionally Breaking the Rules Just Might Result in Better Healthcare

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy talk with with Dr. Saranya Loehrer, head of the North America Region of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, about how occasionally breaking the rules just might result in better healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 31, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 23, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:29) Hospital Entertainment System Helps Ease Kids’ Anxiety Before Surgery; Down With 8 A.M. Classes: Undergrads Learn Better Later In The Day; Tranexamic Acid Reduces Maternal Deaths From Bleeding After Childbirth; The Placebo Effect Can Mend a Broken Heart Too
Conversations with Dr. Saranya Loehrer (min 9:29-30:48)
House Calls (min 30:48-40:00) I have an arrhythmia that hasn’t been resolved with a beta blocker, a calcium channel blocker or 3 ablations. I’m in my early 30s so my electrophysiologist (EP) is hesitant to put me on flecainide? A friend suggested magnesium oxide. What should I do?; I’m 65 and six years ago I was diagnosed with psoriasis due to drinking too much alcohol and being overweight. I stopped drinking, lost weight and this year my doctor said my liver had improved. I’m sharing this so listeners can benefit from my story.; I’ve had kidney failure, am on dialysis and hope to have a transplant. When I was evaluated, I said I had a glass of wine a day and was disqualified. What do you think?

Research that Matters
- Hospital Entertainment System Helps Ease Kids’ Anxiety Before Surgery
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Down With 8 A.M. Classes: Undergrads Learn Better Later In The Day
  - Free Full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Tranexamic Acid Reduces Maternal Deaths From Bleeding After Childbirth
  - Free Full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- The Placebo Effect Can Mend a Broken Heart Too
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Saranya Loehrer
- Dr. Loehrer’s article: Breaking the Rules for Better Care
- Dr. Loehrer at IHI
- Institute for Health Improvement, North America
House Calls
- I have an arrhythmia that hasn’t been resolved with a beta blocker, a calcium channel blocker or 3 ablations. I’m in my early 30s so my electrophysiologist (EP) is hesitant to put me on flecainide? A friend suggested magnesium oxide. What should I do?
  - Arrhythmia
  - Medications for Arrhythmia
- I’m 65 and six years ago I was diagnosed with psoriasis due to drinking too much alcohol and being overweight. I stopped drinking, lost weight and this year my doctor said my liver had improved. I’m sharing this so listeners can benefit from my story.
- I’ve had kidney failure, am on dialysis and hope to have a transplant. When I was evaluated, I said I had a glass of wine a day and was disqualified. What do you think?
  - Kidney Transplant

Re-air: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy welcome Gary Chapman, Ph.D., counselor, pastor and author of the best-selling book The 5 Love Languages. On the show, Chapman will discuss the new book he co-authored, Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 28, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 29, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 28, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:52)
- Public libraries as partners for population health
  - News Item
  - Article
- Constipation and kidney disease may be linked
  - News Item
  - Article
- Major artery more rigid in African-Americans, which may explain high rate of hypertension and heart disease
  - Article
- High eye pressure after cataract surgery
  - Article
Conversations with Gary Chapman, Ph. D. (min 9:52-31:36)
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What can a 58-year-old woman do to sleep through the night?
  - Sleep Disorders
  - Sleep Tips: 7 Steps to Better Sleep
- My 7-year-old is having trouble in school and I’m concerned he may have a learning disability or ADD. How do we get help?
  - ADHD Checklist
  - Learning Disorders
- What do I need to know about having plastic surgery for a scar?
  - Scar Revision
  - Understanding Facial Scar Treatment

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will be talking with Melinda Manning, director of UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program, about violence in intimate relationships and the effects it can have.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 14, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:12)
- Brain tissue from a petri dish
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- How ‘Training’ Patients for Surgery Shortens Hospital Stays and Saves Money
- Black U.S. babies still more likely to die than white infants
Conversations with Melinda Manning (min 9:12-28:35)
- UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program
- Get Help with Violence and Abuse!
House Calls (min 28:35-40:00)
- What is renal tubular acidosis?
  - Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)
- A recent test showed high cholesterol. My doctor says this puts me in a high risk category and I have to take medication. Is this too aggressive?
  - Cholesterol
- My doctor changed my anxiety medication from Atavan to Zoloft which doesn’t work as well and my anxiety is back. What should I do?
  - Anxiety Medications
- When my father was discharged from the hospital after having a heart attack, he was given an appointment with his primary care physician and cardiologist. Does he really need to see his primary care physician?
  - Heart Failure: Roles of Different Doctors

You may also like:

From Abuse to Abundance with Dr. Jamila Battle (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2017)

Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2014)

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2010)

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:52)
- Public libraries as partners for population health
  - News Item
  - Article
- Constipation and kidney disease may be linked
  - News Item
  - Article
- Major artery more rigid in African-Americans, which may explain high rate of hypertension and heart disease
  - Article
- High eye pressure after cataract surgery
  - Article
Conversations with Gary Chapman, Ph. D. (min 9:52-31:36)
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What can a 58-year-old woman do to sleep through the night?
  - Sleep Disorders
  - Sleep Tips: 7 Steps to Better Sleep
- My 7-year-old is having trouble in school and I’m concerned he may have a learning disability or ADD. How do we get help?
  - ADHD Checklist
  - Learning Disorders
- What do I need to know about having plastic surgery for a scar?
  - Scar Revision
  - Understanding Facial Scar Treatment

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Vaughan Rees, Director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at Harvard University School of Public Health about Tobacco Bans in Public Housing.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 28th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 29th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 30th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 29th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Controlling blood sugar and heart risk factors is beneficial to heart risk but few do it
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Very few children achieve 60 minutes of physical activity per day, especially at school
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Combination of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle can cause much worse health profile
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Adolescents have access to electronic cigarette supplies over the Internet
  - News about the article
  - Article citation
Conversations with Dr. Vaughan Rees (min 10:01 -30:27)
House Calls (min 30:28-39:26)
- Risk of contrast-induced kidney injury and prescribed cardiac tests
  - Contrast Materials
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity (“Herd Immunity”)
  - Immunization
- Deciding whether to test a child for autism spectrum disorder
  - Autism – Screening and Diagnosis
- When I try to quit coffee, will I go through withdrawal?
  - Caffeine in the Diet

Community-Based Hospitals: Quality vs. Quantity

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Steve Burriss, President of Rex Healthcare about Community-Based Hospitals.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 15th at 3 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:43)
- Additional radiation to lymph nodes may decrease breast cancer recurrence
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- NSAIDs, high blood pressure and kidney disease
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- Chemotherapy and end-of-life quality
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Overestimating the speed of clot-busting drugs
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Steve Burriss (min 10:43-31:33)
- Rex Healthcare Selects Steve Burriss as President
- Nutrition and Healthy Dining Services at Rex Hospital
House Calls (min 31:33-40:11)
- What to do with a summer cold
  - Common Cold
- Genetics and recurrence of basal cell carcinoma
  - Basil Cell Skin Cancer
- Knee pain, NSAIDs and physical therapy
  - Knee Pain
- Vacation and illness
  - Vacation Health Care

Hospital Ethics with Dr. Paul Ossman

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Paul Ossman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Epidemiology at UNC, about Hospital Ethics.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, March 23^rd at 9am
• Sunday, March 24^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 25^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11)
- Long term exercise program & heart disease
  - Full-text articles
- Doctors who cook & giving nutrition advice
  - News about the study
- Chronic kidney disease & diet
  - Full-text article
- Stress & sperm quality
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Paul Ossman about Hospital Ethics (min 11-32)
- About the Hospital Ethics Committee – from UNC Health Care Systems
House Calls (min 32-42)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  - Breathing Better with COPD
  - Stages f COPD
- Functional bowel disease
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Hepatitis C & cirrhosis
- Newborn with fever
  - Fever in a Newborn

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Tag Archives: Kidney Diseases

Conquering Lyme Disease

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

How Occasionally Breaking the Rules Just Might Result in Better Healthcare

Re-air: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees

Community-Based Hospitals: Quality vs. Quantity

Hospital Ethics with Dr. Paul Ossman