Unraveling Zika

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Unraveling Zika, 6:30 – 8:00 pm November 29, 2016, in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium at the FedEx Global Education Center on UNC’s campus, is open to the campus community, as well as to the greater Triangle community.

To submit a question to the panel in advance, email Caroline Curran.You may also bring your questions to the event.
Click for more information about moderator Claire Farel, MD, MPH, and panelists Helen Lazear, PhD, Anne Lyerly, MD, MA, and Elizabeth Stringer, MD, MSc.

For Zika information for healthcare workers and consumers, see Zika Virus Disease 2016: Resources for NC Healthcare Workers, from the UNC Health Sciences Library.

The Looming Crisis in Drug Development

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will be talking with Michael Kinch, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology & Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis, about his new book A Prescription for Change: The Looming Crisis in Drug Development.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, November 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, November 13, at 9 a.m.
• Monday, November 14, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 13, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:24)
- What’s the quality-adjusted life year of adding more bike lanes?
  - News about the study
  - Abstract
- Omega-3 fatty acids could be a trigger for lupus
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Adapted tango program alters balance control in Parkinson’s disease patients
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Zika virus acquired after birth
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:24-30:38)
- News article about Dr. Kinch
- Dr. Kinch’s faculty page
House Calls (min 30:38-40:00)
- Tips for healthy eating during the holiday season
  - Weight control
- What could be causing hair loss?
  - Hair loss
- When trying to get pregnant, at what point should I talk to my doctor about infertility?
  - Infertility
- Talking to your primary care physician about referrals to specialists
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

The Price of Healthcare: Rising Premiums for the Affordable Care Act

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This week on Your Health Radio, Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler, MSW, LCSWA, have an exciting conversation with Dr. Benjamin Sommers, assistant professor of health policy and economics at the Harvard School of Public Health. The theme of the conversation is The Price of Healthcare: Rising Premiums for the Affordable Care Act.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 6, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 7, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 8, at 6 and 10 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:13)
- Zika and timing conception
  - Full-text article
- Diabetes prevention programs
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- ADHD medication and decrease in risky behavior
  - News about the study
- E-cigarettes and harmful emissions
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Benjamin Sommers (min 10:36-31:35)
- Dr. Sommers’ article, “Obamacare’s Skyrocketing Premiums? Why the Sky Isn’t Falling”
- Open enrollment for the ACA
- Read the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
House Calls (min 30:28-40:00)
- Stomach feels better after cutting back on pain medications
  - Medicines and the Digestive System
- Doctor recommends bariatric surgery for weight loss
  - Weight loss surgery
- Diabetes medications and weight loss to control blood sugar
  - Health benefits of weight loss

Time: The Doctor’s New Dilemma with Dr. Suzanne Koven

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Dr. Suzanne Koven, Internist and Writer in Residence in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital about Time: The Doctor’s New Dilemma.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 1st at 9 a.m.
• Monday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 1st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:27) Consuming caffeine before conception could increase miscarriage risk; Rate of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, especially in low-middle income countries; Depression related to cardiovascular risk in aging population; Many people do not know how Zika virus is spread despite public health information efforts.
Conversations with Dr. Suzanne Koven (min 09:27 -31:33)
House Calls (min 31:33-39:17) What are the best ways to quit smoking and what should I watch for in my health after I quit?; Is fear of flying a good reason to see a doctor? Can a doctor help?; How do I get my iron on a vegetarian diet?; After being bitten by a dog at the park, are there any infections or illnesses I should watch for?

Research that Matters
- Consuming caffeine before conception could increase miscarriage risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Rate of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, especially in low-middle income countries
- Depression related to cardiovascular risk in aging population
  - News Item
  - Depression Signs and Symptoms
- Many people do not know how Zika virus is spread despite public health information efforts
Conversations with Dr. Suzanne Koven
- Dr. Koven’s article: The Doctor’s New Dilemma
- The Healing Power of Story
House Calls
- What are the best ways to quit smoking and what should I watch for in my health after I quit?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
  - How to Quit Smoking
- Is fear of flying a good reason to see a doctor? Can a doctor help?
  - 8 Steps to Overcoming Your Fear of Flying
  - Talking to Your Doctor About Anxiety
- How do I get my iron on a vegetarian diet?
  - Iron in Diet
- After being bitten by a dog at the park, are there any infections or illnesses I should watch for?
  - Animal Bites

Screening for Medical Disease with Dr. John Mandrola

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest cohost Dr. Jessica Anderson will be talking with Dr. John Mandrola, Electrophysiologist and Columnist for Medscape about Screening for Medical Disease.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 27th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, February 28th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 29th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, February 28th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:27)
- Teens who use tanning booths more likely to have melanoma by 30
  - Free full-text article
  - Skin Cancer
- Many older patients visiting emergency rooms go because of infectious diseases
  - Abstract of article
- Depressive symptoms in older adults associated with increased risk for stroke, heart attack
- People visiting countries with Zika should wait 28 days after their return to donate blood
Conversations with Dr. John Mandrola (min 09:27-28:55)
- About Dr. Mandrola
- Health Screening
House Calls (min 28:56-39:26)
- Infections and scarring from a cosmetic surgery
  - Scars
  - Scar Revision
- Why would a doctor go to jail for prescribing opioids?
- Are artificial sweeteners safe?
  - Artificial sweeteners
- Is DEET safe?
  - Choosing an insect repellent for your child
  - From CDC: Travelers’ Health: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Insects and Arthropods

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jessica Anderson will be talking with Dr. Laura Harrington, Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology at Cornell University about The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, February 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 15th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, February 14th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:21)
- Impact of removing planned parenthood from Texas Women’s Health Program
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- Regular exercise greatly decreases likelihood in fall related injuries, fractures and hospitals in aging men
- Injuries/deaths from gun violence 25 times greater in United States than other comparable countries
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the article
- Longer hours don’t have negative effect on surgical residents
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Laura Harrington (min 10:22-31:40)
House Calls (min 31:41-39:26)
- Is it too late in the season to get a flu shot?
  - Flu information from the CDC
- Safe ways to train for running a 10k
  - Get active
- Is it really necessary to get up and walk every hour while at work? Are there real benefits?
  - Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle
- Is chronic dizziness a good reason to get an MRI or a CT scan?

Training the Physicians of the 21st Century with Dr. Julie Byerley

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest cohost Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Julie Byerley, Executive Vice Dean for Medical Education at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine about Training the Physicians of the 21st Century.

Please tune in!
The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 6th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, February 7th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 8th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 6th at 3 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-12:27)
- Whites are at greater risk for heart disease than minorities
  - Abstract of article
- SSRIs (antidepressants) may not have harmful effects to fetuses in pregnant women
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the article
- There is a need for rapid collaborative research on the Zika virus
  - Article citation
  - UNC Health Sciences Library Zika Guide
- Antibiotics can cause changes to gut flora in children for years
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Julie Byerley (min 012:28-32:29)
House Calls (min 32:30-39:23)
- What to do about Zika prevention if traveling to Mexico
  - Zika prevention
  - UNC Health Sciences Library Zika Guide
- What to do about unpredictable periods in young women
  - Irregular Periods
- How to protect children from opioids and opioid overdose
  - Teens: Drug Use and the Brain
  - UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
- Can I do anything about my broken toe?
  - Broken Toe Self-care

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Tag Archives: Zika Virus

Unraveling Zika

The Looming Crisis in Drug Development

The Price of Healthcare: Rising Premiums for the Affordable Care Act

Time: The Doctor’s New Dilemma with Dr. Suzanne Koven

Screening for Medical Disease with Dr. John Mandrola

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

Training the Physicians of the 21st Century with Dr. Julie Byerley