Glaucoma & Blindness Prevention with Dr. Scott Lawrence

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Keyona Gullett, Resident Physician at UNC Family Medicine, will join Adam to talk with Dr. Scott Lawrence, Assistant professor at UNC Family Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Director of UNC’s Glaucoma Program, about Glaucoma & Blindness Prevention.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 26^th at 9am
• Sunday, April 27^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, April 28^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, April 27^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Heart responds differently to exercise in men vs. women
  - News about the study
- Bariatric Surgery & Uterine Cancer: Bariatric surgery decreases the risk of uterine malignancy
  - News about the study
  - Article Abstract
- Spices and herbs intervention helps adults reduce salt intake
  - News about the study
- Diabetes & Memory Loss: Higher glucose levels associated with lower memory
  - News about the study
  - Article Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Scott Lawrence (min 9:30-30)
- Glaucoma Research Foundation
House Calls (min 30-40)
- Throat Cancer & Tonsils
- Breast cancer & Mastectomy
- Blood in the Semen
- Multivitamins for Energy

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Hypnotherapy: A Road Less Travelled with Bill O’Hanlon

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Caroline Roberts, will join Adam to talk with renowned psychotherapy speaker and author, Bill O’Hanlon about Hypnotherapy: a Road Less Traveled.

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

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10) alcohol & memory, tonsillectomy, music videos & cancer patient, mortality & obesity
Conversations with Bill O’Hanlon about Hypnotherapy: A Road Less Traveled (min 10-31)
House Calls (min 31-40) body image & teenagers, diuretic & blood pressure, Alzheimer’s diagnosis, pericarditis & exercise

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Alcohol & Memory
  - Alcohol consumption and cognitive decline in early old age
  - Heavy Drinking in Middle Age May Speed Memory Loss for Men
- Tonsillectomy
  - PubMed Abstact: Tonsillectomy care & children’s hospitals
  - Medical News Today: Tonsillectomy care for children differs by hospital
- Music Videos & Cancer Patients
  - Randomized clinical trial: abstract
  - Music therapy has positive effects on young cancer patients’ coping skills: summary
- Mortality & Obesity
  - PubMed Abstract: Mortality risk in US adults
  - Obesity May Shorten Lives By Almost 4 Years: Study
Conversations
- Publications by Bill O-Hanlon
House Calls

Catastrophic Care with David Goldhill

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Adam & Cristy will be joined by David Goldhill, Advocate for Hospital Safety & Transparency, and Author this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® as they discuss his book, Catastrophic Care.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, May 18^th at 9am
• Sunday, May 19^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May 20^that 6pm and 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10): pregnancy & blood clot risk, tonsillectomy, caffeine & car crashes, salt & toddlers
Conversations with Dr. David Goldhill about his book, Catastrophic Care (min 10-32)
House Calls (min 32-41): low back pain, finding a new therapist, chronic pain & stopping medication, challenges grieving loved ones

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Risk factors for first venous thromboembolism around pregnancy: a population based cohort study from the United Kingdom, Sultan, A. et al, Blood April 2, 2013 Blood-2012-11-469551.
  - Free abstract: http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrary.org/content/early/2013/04/01/blood-2012-11-469551.abstract
  - News about the research: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130403/Pregnancy-related-events-increase-womens-risk-of-deadly-blood-clot-Study.aspx
- Short-term outcomes of tonsillectomy in adult patients with recurrent pharyngitis: a randomized controlled trial, Koskenkorva, T. et al, CMAJ May 14, 2013 vol. 185 no. 8 E331-E336.
  - Free article: http://www.cmaj.ca/content/185/8/E331.full?sid=ed58944f-0ff3-4a69-a492-d2d511fd3e5d
  - News about the research: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781809
- Use of caffeinated substances and risk of crashes in long distance drivers of commercial vehicles: case-control study, Sharwood, L. et al, BMJ 2013;346:f1140.
  - Free article: http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f1140
  - News about the research: http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/03March/Pages/Can-caffeine-really-cut-crash-risk.aspx
- Sodium content of commercial baby and toddler foods. Maalouf J, Cogswell ME, Gunn JP, et al. EPI|NPAM 2013; New Orleans, LA, March 19-22, 2013. Abstract P253.
  - Free abstract: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/127/12_MeetingAbstracts/AP253
  - News about the research: http://www.theheart.org/article/1521861.do
Conversations
- Link to Dr. Goldhill’s book, Catastrophic Care: How American Health Care Killed My Father–and How We Can Fix It
House Calls
- Arachnoiditis
- How to find a new therapist:
  - Using the Internet to Find & Choose Health Care Providers & Services
  - Find a Facility in Your State
- Opiate Withdrawal
  - MedlinePlus
  - withdrawal.org
- Alzheimer’s grief and bereavement

Ear, Tonsil and Sinus Infections in Children

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH, UNC’s Chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dr. Amelia Drake will talk with Adam and Cristy about ear, tonsil, and sinus infections in children.

Listen to the show!

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:31)
- Heart attack and suicide risk
- Online program to help alcoholism
- Teenagers and dangerous prescriptions
- Statins and gallstones
Conversations with Dr. Amelia Drake (min 10:31-30:00)
- How to Find Reliable ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) Information
House Calls (min 30:00-40:00)

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