Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Robert Gianforcaro—executive medical director of population health and virtual care at UNC—about virtual care, from telehealth to telemedicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, December 14 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, December 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:06)
- Baby and me tobacco free program provides support, counseling and incentives for pregnant women to quit smoking
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Disclaimers on retouched photos ineffective for negative body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cell phone distractions linked to increase in head and neck injuries
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Permanent hair dyes and straighteners increase risk of breast cancer
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Robert Gianforcaro (min 8:06-31:30)
- Telehealth
House Calls (min 31:30-40:00)
- My doctor found a slight thickening of one of my heart chambers with an echocardiogram. I am on high blood pressure medication. He said I should lose weight. What do you think?
  - How to Prevent Heart Disease
- I sometimes have to call multiple times to get test results from my doctor.
  - Talking to your doctor
- How often do I need to get my blood level checked when I’m on a new blood thinner?
  - Blood Thinners
- How does a plan based diet affect the environment?
  - The Case for Plant Based

The Rising Science of Falls

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Dr. Michael Lewek—associate professor of physical therapy in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences AND associate director of the rehabilitation engineering center—about the rising science of falls.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 2 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Re-analysis of Alzheimer’s drug shows higher doses worked, Biogen will submit to FDA
  - News about the drug’s therapeutics
  - News about the drug’s second life
- Blood pressure medications more effective if taken at bedtime
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Smartphone app helps encourage physical activity in first entirely digital clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Interpreter availability reduces hospital readmission rates with acute and chronic conditions
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Lewek (min 9:30-29:53)
- Falls Prevention
- Falls
House Calls (min 29:53-40:00)
- Can you treat cataracts with medication? If not, what can I expect from surgery?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery
- I was recently in the hospital for a compression fracture of my spine. I have osteoporosis and was told the fracture might be related to smoking. A doctor talked to me about quitting smoking to help prevent future fractures which is the first time a doctor had a serious conversation with me about quitting in 40 years. What’s changed?
- I’m in my 70s and am being treated for cancer with a powerful new drug. Could this drug be causing loose stools several times a day?
  - Diarrhea: Cancer-related Causes and How to Cope

A Journey Back from Opioid Addiction

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Renée Hodges

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Renée Hodges — author of Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community — for a conversation about her nephew’s journey back from opioid addiction.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 22 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 23 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 22 at 7 a.m.

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

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Who’s Responsible for Your Health and How Can Providers Foster Patients’ Trust?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with physician and journalist Dr. Dhruv Khullar about who’s responsible for your health and how providers can foster patients’ trust.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Motivation and Attempts to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Replacing Sitting with Small Amount of Physical Activity Reduces Serious Health Risks
- Seizure Frequency Reduced in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy with Cannabidiol
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the study
- Community Intervention Tobacco Program Model Might Also Reduce Opioid Use
Conversations with Dr. Dhruv Khullar (min 9:16-33:07)
- Dr. Khullar’s website
- Healthy Living
House Calls (min 33:07-40:00)
- What can I do about my teenager smoking?
- What is a ketogenic diet?
  - Ketogenic Diet
- How can we help our teenager develop good social media habits and responses?
  - Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler Will be talking with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, a resident in psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, about new narratives in the field of mental health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 7, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:35)
- Exercise better than drugs for cancer fatigue
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bacon, processed meat, soda tied to many U.S. deaths
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Prolonged sleep may predict dementia risk
  - News about the study
  - Abstracts and articles
- Your Name Might Shape Your Face
Conversations with Dr. Nathaniel Morris (min 9:35-29:39)
- Mental Health in a Test Tube by Dr. Nathaniel Morris
- Help for Mental Illnesses
House Calls (min 29:39-40:00)
- Can hypnosis really help me stop smoking?
- Help for a couple losing weight together
- What is complex regional pain syndrome?
  - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

You may also like:

Marijuana and Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio, Research that Matters, September 29, 2018)

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2016)

Combining Mental Health and Primary Care (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2015)

The Global Fight Against Cervical Cancer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This week on Your Health Radio, Adam and guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt have an exciting conversation with Dr. Vivien Tsu, senior program officer at the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health. The theme of the conversation is the global fight against cervical cancer.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 20, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 21, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 22, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 21, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Blood sugar slumps affect how lean men treat overweight men in the workplace
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Virtual Dental Homes bring oral health services to the underserved
  - News about the article
  - White Paper
- Energy drinks and their potential impact on the cardiovascular system
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- High calorie snacks and nutrition in the workplace
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Vivien Tsu (min 9:55-31:58)
- Cervical Cancer
- PATH
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- Pre-diabetic started exercise but still has high A1C
  - A1C and diabetes
- How to stick with quitting smoking
- When to take your child to the emergency room
  - When to Use the Emergency Room
- Staying healthy around children
  - Coping with Colds
  - Reducing the Spread of Illness in Child Care

You may also like:

New Life after Cancer: A Story on Health & Healing with Dr. Carolyn Sarter (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2011)

Women and Cancer with Dr. Linda Van Le (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 27, 2010)

Re-Airing Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Rabbi Daniel Greyber

Reverend Joe Harvard

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our favorite shows with Author Rabbi Daniel Greyber of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, and Recently Retired Senior Pastor, Reverend Joe Harvard about Faith & Death.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 30^th at 9am
• Sunday, December 1^st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 2^nd at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, December 1^st at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Facelifts & Appearance
  - Free Abstract
  - New About the Research
- Processed Baby Food & Allergies
  - Free Abstract
  - New About the Research
- Elevated Blood Pressure & Children
  - Full-text article
- Heart By-Pass Surgery & Fitness
  - Free Abstract
  - News About the Research
Conversations
- Rabbi Daniel Greyber
- “Faith Unravels” in the Jewish Journal
House Calls
- Burning on neck
  - Shingles
  - Numb Hands
- Surgery expenses
  - Estimate Your Healthcare Expenses
- Quitting smoking & Wellbutrin
  - Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  - UNC Tobacco Intervention Programs
- Strange numbness sensation
  - Arthritis Foundation
  - Common Outcomes of Stroke

You may also like:

The Healing Power of Remembrance with Dr. Nancy Berns (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

“Forgotten Grievers”—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister with Dr. James Bolton (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2017)

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Rabbi Daniel Greyber

Reverend Joe Harvard

Special guest host, Dr. Liz Baltaro, from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Adam to talk with Author Rabbi Daniel Greyber of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, and Recently Retired Senior Pastor, Reverend Joe Harvard about Faith & Death.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 24^th at 9am
• Sunday, August 25^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 26^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, August 25^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Facelifts & Appearance
  - Free Abstract
  - New About the Research
- Processed Baby Food & Allergies
  - Free Abstract
  - New About the Research
- Elevated Blood Pressure & Children
  - Full-text article
- Heart By-Pass Surgery & Fitness
  - Free Abstract
  - News About the Research
Conversations
- Rabbi Daniel Greyber
- “Faith Unravels” in the Jewish Journal
House Calls
- Burning on neck
  - Shingles
  - Numb Hands
- Surgery expenses
  - Estimate Your Healthcare Expenses
- Quitting smoking & Wellbutrin
  - Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  - UNC Tobacco Intervention Programs
- Strange numbness sensation
  - Arthritis Foundation
  - Common Outcomes of Stroke

You may also like:

The Healing Power of Remembrance with Dr. Nancy Berns (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

“Forgotten Grievers”—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister with Dr. James Bolton (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2017)

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

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

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)

The Medical Response to Hurricane Sandy with Dr. Eric Manheimer

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Chief Medical Director at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, Dr. Eric Manheimer joins YOUR HEALTH® this weekend as Adam & Cristy discuss the medical response to Hurricane Sandy.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, January 19^th at 9am
• Sunday, January 20^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, January 21^st at 6pm and 10pm

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-11): EGD, omega-6 fatty acids & preventing heart failure, brain changes in elderly & scams, self-trauma across generations
Conversations with Dr. Eric Manheimer about the medical response to Hurricane Sandy (min 11-33)
House Calls (min 33-42): high blood pressure in young adults, Tourettes medication, quitting smoking with Schizophrenia, diabetes & weight loss

Resources:

Research that Matters
Conversations
- Dr. Manheimer’s article, Seeing in the Dark, in the New England Journal of Medicine
House Calls

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Tag Archives: Smoking Cessation

Virtual Care: From Telehealth to Telemedicine

The Rising Science of Falls

A Journey Back from Opioid Addiction

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

The Global Fight Against Cervical Cancer

Re-Airing Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard

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

The Medical Response to Hurricane Sandy with Dr. Eric Manheimer