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

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, Photo by Nina Subin

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein—lecturer at Yale, writer in residence at Yale Medical School and adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism—about her new book Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 19 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Virtual Reality May Help Cure Fear of Heights
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Reducing Drug Possession Penalties May Have Impact on Health Inequities
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Green Space Linked to Better Cognitive Health
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Survival Rates Double for Patients with Melanoma Brain Metastases Receiving Immunotherpy
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein (min 10:34-32:48)
- Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. by Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein
- Hormones
House Calls with guest co-host Dr. Laurel Sisler (min 32:48-40:00)
- What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat bread?
  - Whole Grains: Hearty Options for a Healthy Diet
- I’m seen at a university medical center for a heart condition. It’s challenging to form a relationship with fellows who are only there for a short time. Do you have any advice?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I’ve heard my doctor can call in opiate prescriptions to the pharmacy. Is that true of other medicines such as anxiety medication too?
  - Opioid Prescribing Policies
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther talk with with Dr. Jason West, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UNC, about how the air around us affects public health—and the work he’s doing with NASA to help us all breathe easier.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 13, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 14, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Mental Health Parity
  - Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
- Can Virtual Reality Help Prevent Falls?
- Many ADHD Kids Have Questions for Their Doctor but Don’t Ask
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common Nursery Products Send Thousands of Children to Hospitals
Conversations with Dr. Jason West (min 9:30-30:39)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00)
- I’m a new grandmother. My appetite has declined despite being retired. I help care for my mother-in-law and can’t get away very often to visit my grandchild. Am I depressed?
- Should I be worried when mumps are reported in my area? How do you prevent mumps and what should you do if you think you have mumps?
  - Mumps
- I was recently bitten by a tick. What do I need to watch out for and when should I see a doctor?
  - Tick Bites
- Is there a significant risk of getting sick from foods like raw oysters?
  - Oysters and Vibriosis
  - Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely

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How Climate Change Affects Public Health (Your Health Radio March 2017)

Re-air: The Healthcare and Health Policy Landscape—What Voters Should Know in Advance of the Upcoming Election

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Leah Ranney, Ph.D., will be talking with Jonathan Oberlander, Ph.D., professor and chair of social medicine at UNC’s School of Medicine and professor of health policy and management at UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, about the healthcare and health policy landscape—what voters should know in advance of the election.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 6, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:18)
- Electrical Brain Stimulation during sleep can boost memory
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Instagram feeds and social media may indicate depression
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Virtual brain training helps paralyzed regain some movement
  - Full-text article
  - Duke Walk Again Project
- Racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosis and treatment of ADHD
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Oberlander (min 9:18-30:42)
- Dr. Oberlander’s faculty page
- Affordable Care Act
House Calls (min 30:42-40:00)
- Starting the therapy process
  - Psychotherapy or ‘Talk Therapy’
- Former competitive athlete with chronic shoulder pain
  - Shoulder Pain
- When to take your child to the emergency room
  - When to Use the Emergency Room
- Should a young man get the Gardasil vaccine?
  - HPV and Men

The Healthcare and Health Policy Landscape: What Voters Should Know in Advance of the Upcoming Election

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Leah Ranney welcome Jonathan Oberlander, Ph.D., professor and chair of social medicine at UNC’s School of Medicine, and professor of health policy and management at UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, for a conversation about the healthcare and health policy landscape: what voters should know in advance of the upcoming election.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 19, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:18)
- Electrical Brain Stimulation during sleep can boost memory
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Instagram feeds and social media may indicate depression
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Virtual brain training helps paralyzed regain some movement
  - Full-text article
  - Duke Walk Again Project
- Racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosis and treatment of ADHD
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Oberlander (min 9:18-30:42)
- Dr. Oberlander’s faculty page
- Affordable Care Act
House Calls (min 30:42-40:00)
- Starting the therapy process
  - Psychotherapy or ‘Talk Therapy’
- Former competitive athlete with chronic shoulder pain
  - Shoulder Pain
- When to take your child to the emergency room
  - When to Use the Emergency Room
- Should a young man get the Gardasil vaccine?
  - HPV and Men

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Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health