Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with David Smith—computer scientist and CEO and founder of Croquet Studio—about augmented reality and the future of healthcare.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 9 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:53)
- New legislation by Department of Health & Human Services drug pricing transparency
- Virtual reality helps dementia patients recall memories
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
- Diabetes mortality gap widens for rural Americans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Chemical compound in broccoli provide therapeutic benefit for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with David Smith (min 7:53-33:22)
House Calls (min 33:22-40:00)
- I was recently diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. What kind of doctor should be in charge of my care?
  - Guttate Psoriasis
- My mother had a stroke 6 years ago that left her with aphasia. It improved with therapy. Should she have therapy again for more improvement?
  - Aphasia
- I have diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor wants me to take a statin. Can I take it for a year and then stop? Is there any way to avoid taking the statin drug?
  - Statins
  - Eating Well and Losing Weight

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?

Health vs. Hype: "What’s Real and What’s Not"

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and How to Tell What's Real and What's Not

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nina Shapiro—director of pediatric otolaryngology and professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about her new book Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:03)
- Teenage girls impacted more by sleepiness
  - News about the article
  - Abstract supplement of Sleep 2018 meeting (Abstracts 0858, p. A318)
- Research in mice to reduce hangovers
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Early stage breast cancer might not benefit from chemotherapy
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Coffee effects group dynamics
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nina Shapiro (min 10:03-30:42)
House Calls (min 30:42-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Zocor for high cholesterol. It caused muscle pain so my doctor told me to stop taking it. Is this common and why did it affect me this way?
  - Statin Side Effects: Weight the Benefits and Risks
  - Cholesterol
- After having back pain followed by sweats and a fever, I was diagnosed with a kidney infection. I’ve never had this before. What’s going on?
  - Kidney Infection or Pyelonephritis
- After back surgery, my doctor said I might have MRSA. Why do I have to be hospitalized instead of just taking antibiotics?
  - MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- After having a stroke, I’m having trouble with my energy level and speech. How long before I get better?
  - Stroke

You may also like:

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)

Re-Air: Rural Health Care with Chris Collins

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Chris Collins, Director of the North Carolina Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health about Rural Health Care.

Please tune in!
ChrisCollins2015

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 26th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 27th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 26th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 27th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Age to get colonoscopies
- Depression and spouse’s mood in cancer patients
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Statins and cancer death
  - Free full-text article
- Sleep and beta amyloid
Conversations with Chris Collins (min 9:30-31:43)
- NC Health and Human Services, Office of Rural Health
House Calls (min 31:43-41:54)
- Diagnosing thyroid issues
  - Thyroid Diseases
- Tickborne illnesses in North Carolina
  - Tick Bites
  - Tick Bites in NC
- Age to get pap smear
  - Get Tested for Cervical Cancer
  - Pap Test
- Effects of alcohol
  - Moderate Alcohol Use
  - CAGE Questionnaire

Why Strategy Matters Now

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Thomas Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Press Ganey about Why Strategy Matters Now.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 5th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 6th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 7th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 5th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 6th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Statins can cause bone fractures to not heal as well; Testosterone creams did not effect either atherosclerosis risk or low testosterone symptoms; Pain relief after knee replacements in rheumatoid vs. osteoarthritis; More chickenpox vaccines, more shingles in young adults.
Conversations with Dr. Thomas Lee (min 10:30-32:03)
House Calls (min 32:04-40:03) Keeping kids healthy at college; Alternatives to counting steps; Malaria risk and donating blood.

Research that Matters
Influence of statins on biological characteristics of stem cells
Abstract
News about the article

Effects of testosterone on subclinical atherosclerosis
Abstract
News about the article

Impact of total knee arthroplasty as reported by patients
Abstract
News about the article

Conversations with Thomas Lee – Why Strategy Matters?
Press Ganey web site
NEJM article on Why Strategy Matters

Impact of chicken pox vaccination on incidence of shingles
Abstract
News about the study

House Calls
Teen Health: Taking Charge of Your Medical Care
Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Target Heart Rate Calculator
Red Cross Blood Donation Eligibility Criteria – Travel

Rural Health Care with Chris Collins

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Chris Collins, Director of the North Carolina Health and Human Services, Office of Rural Health about Rural Health Care.

Please tune in!
ChrisCollins2015
The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 11th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, July 12th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 13th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 11th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 12th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Age to get colonoscopies
- Depression and spouse’s mood in cancer patients
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Statins and cancer death
  - Free full-text article
- Sleep and beta amyloid
Conversations with Chris Collins (min 9:30-31:43)
- NC Health and Human Services, Office of Rural Health
House Calls (min 31:43-41:54)
- Diagnosing thyroid issues
  - Thyroid Diseases
- Tickborne illnesses in North Carolina
  - Tick Bites
  - Tick Bites in NC
  - Conquering Lyme Disease with Dr. Brian Fallon (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2018)
- Age to get pap smear
  - Get Tested for Cervical Cancer
  - Pap Test
- Effects of alcohol
  - Moderate Alcohol Use
  - CAGE Questionnaire

You may also be interested in:

North Carolina’s First Teaching Health Center: Training Doctors to Provide Rural and Undeserved Care with Dr. Caroline Roberts & Dr. Mimi Miles (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2012)

Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Kovac

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and Guest co-host Dr. Amir Barzin will be joined by Sarah Kovac, author and motivational speaker to talk about Overcoming Adversity.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 6th at 9am
• Sunday, December 7th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 8th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 6th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, December 7th at 7am

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-8:30)
- Arthritis and Overweight People Having More Pain
  - Full-text article
- Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
  - News about the study
- Genetic Makeup Might Help You Pick Your Friends
  - News about the study
- Statin Use and Terminal Illnesses
  - News about the study
Conversations with Sarah Kovac about Overcoming Adversity (min 8:30-28:30)
House Calls (min 28:30-40)
- Anxiety Medication Affecting Memory
  - Anxiety Medications
- Hospital Mistaken Diagnosis
  - Meningitis
- Swollen Testicle
  - Testicular Self-Exam
  - Testicular Disorders
- Ovarian Cancer Test
  - Ovarian Cancer Screening

Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt, Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Medical Director of Child Witness to Violence Program at Boston Medical Center, about Domestic Violence & Children.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 1^st at 9am
• Sunday, February 2^nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, February 3^rd at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, February 2^nd at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 1-10)
- Acupuncture instead of codeine for tonsillectomy pain in children (full-text article)
- Apple Myth
  - A statin a day keeps the doctor away: comparative proverb assessment modelling study (full-text article)
  - News about the article
- Obesity & Kidney Function
  - Body Mass Index and Early Kidney Function Decline in Young Adults (full-text article)
  - News about the article
- Chewing Gum & Headaches
  - Excessive chewing gum use on headache frequency (full-text article)
Conversations (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-40)

You may also like:

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

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects with Melinda Manning (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2017)

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

Forbidden Harvest with Dr. Peter Rizzolo

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Peter Rizzolo, Author and Retired Professor of Family Medicine at UNC, about his book, Forbidden Harvest.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 12^th at 9am
• Sunday, October 13^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, October 14^th at 6pm and 10pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, October 13^th at 7am

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Chronic Back Pain and Brain Changes
- Statin Drugs and Cataracts
  - Free Abstract of article
  - News About the article
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Preschoolers and Naptime
  - Free full text of article
  - News about the article
Conversations (min 10-30)
- Peter Rizzolo
- Dr. Rizzolo’s Q&A with The Daily Tarheel
House Calls (min 30-40)
- Itching and Eruptions in Groin
- Tea Colored Urine
  - Mayo Clinic
  - Harvard Health
- Juicing
- Getting Stitches

Re-Airing Health & Hollywood with Sandra de Castro Buffington

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Lynn Eades

We’re re-airing one of our most popular shows this weekend! Join Adam & Cristy as they talk with the Director of Hollywood Health & Society, Program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center, Sandra de Castro Buffington about Health & Hollywood.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 31^st at 9am
• Sunday, September 1^st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 2^nd at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 1^st at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Exercise as good as massage for sore muscles
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Side Effects Prompt Patients To Stop Cholesterol Drugs
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Alcohol use & breast cancers survivors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Health doctors make healthy patients
  - News about the study
Conversations with Sandra de Castro Buffington (min 10-30)
- Hollywood, Health & Society: a program at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center
House Calls (min 30-40)
- Hip replacement surgery & antibiotics before a dental cleaning
  - Dental procedures not a risk
  - Talking with your doctor
- Anxiety medication registry
  - State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
- Sexual function & prostate cancer treatment
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- Taking too many medications
  - Prescription-itis: When are too many drugs too many

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Tag Archives: Statins

Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Health vs. Hype: "What’s Real and What’s Not"

Re-Air: Rural Health Care with Chris Collins

Why Strategy Matters Now

Rural Health Care with Chris Collins

Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Kovac

Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt

Forbidden Harvest with Dr. Peter Rizzolo

Re-Airing Health & Hollywood with Sandra de Castro Buffington