DD #17 - Oral Contraception: Fact and Fiction

05/11/18 • 51 min

Feature Interview (12:45) – Dr. Patrick Yeung, an OB/GYN from St. Louis, discusses so-called “medical use” or “non-contraceptive use” of oral contraceptives, especially whether the common practice makes medical or ethical sense. Also in this episode: News (01:00) – Ethical and unethical official positions of professional health care organizations, and why patients should find out what their own doctors believe. Preventive Medicine Tip (11:55) – Pneumonia Vaccine Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:30) – What organ was first successfully transplanted from a LIVING donor? What organ was first successfully transplanted from a CADAVER? Listener Question (40:45) – At age 61, I expect to have a life expectancy of 95 and I am not interested in living a longer life than that. But I want to live healthily for as much of my life as possible, are there things I should do that will keep me healthy but not extend my life expectancy? Medicine You Need to Know (42:45) – Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses the health consequences of smoking, whether there are healthy alternatives, and the advice he shares with his patient who are trying to quit ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

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News (00:50) – Who is doing reconstructive surgery for Medicare patients? (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.09.032) and Impact of spray sunscreen popularity on sunscreen formulations (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.07.040) Women’s Healthcare Tip (07:30) – Bone Density Testing Guest Interview (13:20) – Dr. Kim Dernovsek, a dermatologist from Pueblo, CO shares her work as co-founder of Universal Chastity Education that works in three African Countries and the USA to prevent HIV/AIDS and promote chastity with astounding results. www.uceglobal.org Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:30) – With which of the following is 'Bariatric Surgery' concerned? A. Treating people with 'Beri-Beri' due to Vitamin B1 insufficiency? B. Treating SCUBA divers who ascended too quickly and have the bends C. Treating non-healing wounds that will not heal with typical topical wound care procedures? D. Treating obesity E. Treating cancer of the appendix (no) Listener Question (44:20) – Is gluten a legitimate concern or overblown? There are people suggesting we try it for behavior issues with our child. Could gluten, dairy, and/or sugar be the cause? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

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DD #18 - Gender Dysphoria

Feature Interview (15:00) – Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz discusses gender dysphoria, sometimes called transgenderism, including the latest research, the harm being caused by current medical and cultural approaches to treatment, and what better faithful and scientific treatment might look like. Also in this episode: News (0:55) – A study on the effects of gratitude and generosity on the brain activity of people in treatment for anxiety and depression (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2015.12.040) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:30) – Who should be taking a baby aspirin? Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:30) – Ultraviolet light is responsible for about 90% of all skin cancers (5.4 million annually in the U.S.). Additionally, ultraviolet light is responsible for 80% of all skin wrinkling. If it takes one hour of ultraviolet light exposure from the sun for you to get a sunburn, how long can you be in the sun before you start forming irreversible skin wrinkles? Bonus Question: What is “Tanorexia”? Music Recommendation (47:15) – Hillbilly Thomists (https://www.dominicanajournal.org/music/the-hillbilly-thomists/) ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS