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

Dizziness and What to Do When the Room Starts Spinning

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Greg Whitman, co-author of the book Dizziness: Why You Feel Dizzy and What Will Help You Feel Better, about what to do when the room starts spinning.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 24, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 23, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:17) U.S. patients have lower mortality rates with foreign-trained doctors; New research suggests that delayed gratification is overrated; Low gluten diets linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes; Signs may help vending machines peddle healthier snacks
Conversations with Dr. Greg Whitman (min 9:17-30:21)
House Calls (min 30:21-40:00) What causes brittle nails?; How can I have a healthy diet without a lot of gas?; How can I find out my blood type? What does blood type mean and why does it matter?

Research that Matters
- U.S. patients have lower mortality rates with foreign-trained doctors
  - Article
  - News Item
- New research suggests that delayed gratification is overrated
  - Abstract
  - News Item
- Low gluten diets linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
  - American Heart Association Meeting Report
  - News Item
- Signs may help vending machines peddle healthier snacks
  - Abstract
  - News Item
Conversations with Dr. Greg Whitman
House Calls
- What causes brittle nails?
  - Brittle Splitting Nails
- How can I have a healthy diet without a lot of gas?
  - Gas
  - Treating Gas
- How can I find out my blood type? What does blood type mean and why does it matter?
  - Blood Typing

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will talk with Donna Havens, Ph.D., interim dean and professor at UNC’s School of Nursing, about nurses, leadership and patient care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 29, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 31, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Protein identified that could slow progress of Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Why do so many parents decline the flu vaccine for their children?
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Energy drink use and risk for alcohol use and abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Perceptions of dementia patients’ caregivers
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Donna Havens (min 9:13-30:14)
House Calls (min 30:14-40:00)
- Likelihood ovarian cyst could burst
  - Ovarian cysts
- Sparkling water vs. tap water
  - Is drinking carbonated water healthy?
- What do you think about acupuncture for headaches?
  - Headaches in Depth
  - Acupuncture for headache
- What to do for a broken toe?
  - Broken toe

You may also like:

Nursing Care in the U.S. with Kristen Swanson (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2010)

The FIRST Program: Acceleration to Service

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Thomas D’Angelo, Thane Campbell, Kyle Melvin and Dr. Erin Fraher, medical students in UNC School of Medicine’s FIRST Program and Professor in the UNC Department of Family Medicine about The FIRST Program: Acceleration to Service.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 18th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 19th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 20th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-08:04)
- Obesity can contribute to risk for aggressive prostate cancer
  - News about the study
- Those who might have dementia but don’t have a diagnosis more likely to engage in risky behavior such as driving
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Large number of knee and hip replacement patients still on opioids several months after surgery
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Thomas D’Angelo, Thane Campbell, Kyle Melvin and Dr. Erin Fraher (min 10:32 -31:24)
House Calls (min 31:29-39:13)
- As a recent college graduate, what sorts of things do I really need insurance coverage for?
  - How to Choose a Health Plan
- How can we keep our young son’s Epi Pen with him when he’s at a friend’s house?
  - Epinephrine Injection
- How can I make end-of-life decision for my mentally challenged relative when I can’t explain the decisions to her?
  - Planning for End-of-Life Care Decisions

Medical Students in the 21st Century: Nature vs. Nurture with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein, professor of medicine and medical education at Harvard Medical School about Medical Students in the 21st Century: Nature vs. Nurture.

Please tune in!

The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 25th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, July 26th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 27th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 25th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 26th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:50) Many Hispanics have high cholesterol, DNA tests for head and neck cancer, Elder abuse more common than you think, Antipsychotics prescriptions for depression and ADHD without FDA approval.
Conversations with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein (min 9:50-31:09)
House Calls (min 31:10-40:08) Family doctors can help diagnose depression and connect patients with therapists, Kidney transplants, Diuretics and high calcium, X-rays, injections or both with chronic shoulder pain.

Research that Matters
Hispanics with High Cholesterol – Abstract of article
News about the study

DNA Tests for Head and Neck Cancer – Abstract of article
News about the study

Elder Abuse More Common Than You Think – Abstract of article
News about the study

Antipsychotic Prescriptions for Depression and ADHD without FDA Approval – Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein
New England Journal of Medicine Article by Dr. Schwartzstein — Getting the Right Medical Students: Nature vs. Nurture
Biography/Profile about Dr. Schwartzstein

House Calls
Family Doctors Diagnosing Depression:
Depression Fact Sheet from familydoctor.org

Kidney Transplants:
Transplant Fact Sheet from NIDDK
Resources from National Library of Medicine

Diuretics and High Calcium:
Hypercalcemia Facts from National Library of Medicine

X-Rays and Injections for Chronic Shoulder Pain:
Shoulder Problems Information from NIAMS

History of Medical Education with Dr. Ed Halperin

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Dr. Ed Halperin, University of Louisville.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Stress and possible link to stroke
- Vitamin D and breast cancer
- Chocolate and depression
- Children who lose a parent to suicide
Conversations with Dr. Ed Halperin (min 10:33-32:56)
- Development of American Medical Education
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- Getting cheaper medicines
  - Lowering prescription drug costs
- Quitting Smoking
- UNC Tobacco Treatment
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Anemia

Colon Cancer with Dr. Sid Levinson

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Dr. Sid Levinson, professor in the UNC School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:39)
- Student loans and medical school
- Counseling programs for smoking cessation or weight loss – free vs pay programs
- Improving anxiety symptoms with exercise for those with chronic disease
- Sexuality among cancer patients
Conversations with Dr. Sid Levinson (min 10:39-32:04)
- Colorectal Cancer
House Calls (min 32:04-40:00)
- When to go to the emergency room with chest pain
  - Chest Pain
- Spouse with health problems after stroke
  - Stroke
  - End of Life Issues
- Hard to get antibiotics prescribed
  - Antibiotics

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Tag Archives: Medical Education

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Dizziness and What to Do When the Room Starts Spinning

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

The FIRST Program: Acceleration to Service

Medical Students in the 21st Century: Nature vs. Nurture with Dr. Richard Schwartzstein

History of Medical Education with Dr. Ed Halperin

Colon Cancer with Dr. Sid Levinson