A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. David Schaffer—co-founder and policy director at One Tent Health and emergency medicine resident at Massachusetts General Hospital—about a tent, a parking lot and a group of devoted people trying to save lives.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 2 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Allowing pharmacists to directly dispense opioid antidote can cut overdose deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Children with chronic illness just as happy as peers
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Use of Physician Compare for Physician Performance Data
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Schaffer (min 10:16-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Why did my doctor take x-rays of my neck when I complained about left should, arm and hand pain?
  - Neck Injuries and Disorders
- Should I consider methadone instead of opioids?
  - Methadone
- I have swelling and pain in my neck off and on. Should I see a doctor?
  - Talking with your doctor

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with Mark Hedstrom, senior vice president of the Movember Foundation, about men’s health—and why you might see a few more mustaches this month.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 19, at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:37)
- Vaccine microparticles could release drugs or vaccines long after injection
- Listening to happy music facilitates creativity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text of the article
- Mind wandering is common during driving
- Anxiety disorders increase risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Mark Hedstrom (min 9:37-29:56)
- Movember Foundation
- Men’s Health
House Calls (min 29:56-40:00)
- I know the controversy about the PSA (Prostate-specific antigen). My number has always been around 4 but has risen to about 6. My doctor wants me to see a urologist and consider a biopsy. Is that necessary?
  - Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
- I’m 60 years old. When I tilt my head back, I have shooting pain down my left arm. Should I be concerned?
  - Arthritis
- I’ve had a torn meniscus for years and have taken Percocet for the pain. My doctor feels with the recent attention on opiates it is too dangerous to continue. My only other option is surgery. Why can’t I stay on this medication instead of having surgery?
  - Prescription Opioids
  - Meniscus tears
- I need to have surgery on my wisdom teeth but I have severe needle phobia. What can you suggest?
  - Phobias
  - Wisdom Teeth Management

Marijuana Use & Abuse with Dr. James Finch

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Amir Barzin, Chief Resident Physician at UNC Family Medicine, will join Cristy to talk with Dr. James Finch, Past President of the North Carolina Society of Addiction Medicine, about Marijuana Use & Abuse.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 16^th at 9am
• Sunday, August 17^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 18^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 16^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, August 17^th at 7am

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Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) adults with disabilities, exercise & obesity, alcohol & energy drinks, back pain & treatment
Conversations with Dr. James Finch about Marijuana Use & Addiction (min 10:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) osteoporosis medication, volvulus, Facebook & professional/social relationships, neck pain

Resources:

Cigarette Pack Warnings with Dr. Ronald Bayer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Liz Baltaro, from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Adam to talk with Professor of Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Dr. Ronald Bayer about Cigarette Pack Warnings.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 7^th at 9am
• Sunday, September 8^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 9^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 8^th at 7am

Listen to the Show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Anemia linked to increased risk of dementia
- Mindfulness meditation trims craving for tobacco: 60% reduction in smoking
- ADHD and texting found to significantly impair teenage driving
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- What’s In Chocolate, Cocoa That Might Benefit Brain Health?
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Ronald Bayer (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30:00-40:00)
- What is interstitial cystitis and where do I go for treatment?
  - Interstitial cystitis
- Neck surgery costs
  - Understanding Your Health Care Costs
- Does lab work show heart problems?
  - Heart Diseases
  - Heart Health Tests
- What is chondrocalcinosis?
  - Chondrocalcinosis or Pseudogout

Food Allergies with Dr. Wesley Burks

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the UNC School of Medicine & Physician in Chief of N.C. Children’s Hospital, Dr. Wesley Burks to talk about Food Allergies.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, November 10^th at 9am
• Sunday, November 11^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, November 12^th at 6pm and 10pm

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Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- High blood pressure & treatment
  - Missed Opportunities for Treatment of Uncontrolled Hypertension at Physician Office Visits in the United States, 2005 Through 2009
- Fatty acid supplements & heart disease
  - ACP Journal Club. Daily n-3 fatty acid supplements did not reduce CV events in high-risk patients with dysglycemia.
- Social bullying on kid TV shows
  - Social Bullying Prevalent in Children’s Television
  - STOMP Out Bullying: Change the Culture
- Sugar free beverages & weight gain
  - A trial of sugar-free or sugar-sweetened beverages and body weight in children
Conversations with Dr. Wesley Burks about Food Allergies (min 10-31)
House Calls (min 31-42)
- Post-stroke guidelines
  - Caregivers and Family Info Center
- Cervical disc & neck pain
  - Neck Pain
- Pulmonary fibrosis & prednisone
  - Pulmonary Fibrosis
  - Prednisone
- Removing splinters
  - Splinter, First Aid
  - Splinter Removal

Giving & Receiving Life Through Kidney Transplants, One Woman’s Remarkable Story of Health & Healing

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® we’ll be joined by Janice Zunde on giving and receiving life through kidney transplants, one woman’s remarkable story of health and healing.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

Listen to the Show!

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Research that Matters (minute 0-6): hard work & heart disease, brain activity & food addiction
Weekend Warriors with Dr. Tim Taft (minute 6-10)
- Back pain in children
- Pars Defect Stress Fracture
Conversations with Janice Zunde on giving and receiving life through kidney transplants (minute 10-32)
House Calls (minute 32-36)
- Tennis & stretching
  - Stretching
  - Warming Up and Cooling Down
- Computer screens & lights
  - Computer Vision Syndrome
Coast to Coast Correspondent with Dr. Peter Curtis (minute 36-43)
- Car accidents & injury
  - Whip Lash and Whiplash Associated Disorder
  - Whiplash

More Organ Donation and Transplantation Personal Stories on YOUR HEALTH Radio

Want More? Listen to more of Adam & Cristy’s conversation with Janice Zunde!

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Tag Archives: Neck Injuries and Disorders

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

Cigarette Pack Warnings with Dr. Ronald Bayer

Food Allergies with Dr. Wesley Burks

Giving & Receiving Life Through Kidney Transplants, One Woman’s Remarkable Story of Health & Healing