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Silicosis
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10/22/24 • 14 min
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling tiny crystalline particles of silica, or silicon dioxide, often linked to work environments like mining, construction, stonework, and sandblasting. The disease leads to symptoms such as coughing, inflammation, and fibrosis (scarring) and is classified under pneumoconioses, a group of lung conditions caused by inhaling dust. Silicosis can be chronic, developing over more than 10 years of exposure; subacute, occurring in two to five years with heavier exposure; or acute, which can happen within months of intense exposure. Although silicosis is irreversible and has no cure, treatments are available to manage symptoms.
01/16/24 • 20 min
Skilled Nursing care, also known as Post-Acute Rehabilitation, is for those who need short-term care following an injury, surgery, or illness. The goal with this level of care is to successfully transfer patients from hospital to home, or senior living community, by providing the tools and resources for each phase of recovery. A stay at a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and post-acute care center is meant to be a transitional period to help patients recover and return to their everyday lives.
Our Co-Host Ron had shoulder surgery recently and needed this type of care until he could regain use of his "good-arm". As you probably know from an episode we did (again with Ron as the guest) very early in our podcasting to discuss his life with a disability. You see, Ron was hit be a motor vehicle as a child and lost the use of one of his arms.
You can understand how rehabbing after shoulder surgery would be impossible without help! He is here to explain that process, and I'd like to report he is now back to his version of 100%! He is even going to the Vegas-Shoot in a couple of weeks to compete once again in target archery.
Medically Fragile in a Pandemic
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11/28/23 • 30 min
This week we will discuss how important it is to continue masking and keeping away from crowds as a chronically ill or immunocompromised person. Our guest today is Veronica Hanway. Immunocompromised individuals are not optimally protected by COVID-19 vaccines and potentially require additional preventive interventions to mitigate the risk of severe COVID-19.
Veronica, a Latina mother and first generation Geography PhD student in her second year, is 35 years old and has had a lifetime of chronic migraines. With her first migraine at just three years old, she is no stranger to migraine symptoms, MRIs, CTs, neurology appointments, and treatments.
She is an advocate for public health and community care during the ongoing SARS CoV 2 (Covid 19) pandemic. Veronica is committed to protecting her immunocompromised child and her high risk family while also continuing her National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship doctoral studies. Her passions include spending time with her family, advocating for safer spaces for disabled, high risk, immunocompromised, and BIPOC communities, learning how people have adapted to avoiding Covid infections and reinfections, and how people have created Coviding communities.
She loves painting, singing, having fun, and reading with her son and partner. She is committed to helping others know that they aren't alone in navigating health issues while the effects of climate change and pandemic rage on.
Black Box Pharmacy Warnings
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05/07/24 • 13 min
This week we will discuss the warnings some medications carry due to the dangerous side effects they may cause. In the past these were called "Black-Box" now the term used is simply "boxed".
Boxed warnings apply to certain medications that carry serious risks for the person taking them. The FDA decides which medications require boxed warnings.
A doctor must review the risks and benefits of a medication with a boxed warning before prescribing it. They will decide whether a medication is safe to prescribe based on a person’s health conditions, any medications they take, and other important factors.
This article will discuss boxed warnings, the types of medications that have boxed warnings, and how to discuss risks with a doctor.
Comparing Types of Medical Service
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05/21/24 • 16 min
This week we discuss the differences between conventional western medicine, functional medicine and complementary medicine. We also will touch on the 42 different subsets of conventional medicine.
Western medicine refers to the traditional healthcare practices commonly used in the United States and much of the world. It relies on evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat symptoms and conditions. Healthcare providers in Western medicine use scientifically proven techniques to improve overall health. Examples of Western medicine include blood tests, X-rays, dietary changes, prescription medications, and surgical procedures.
Complementary medicine, on the other hand, involves treatments that supplement traditional Western medicine. These additional therapies are used alongside conventional treatments. You might also hear terms like “alternative medicine” or “holistic medicine” when referring to complementary approaches. Essentially, complementary medicine aims to enhance the effectiveness of Western medicine by incorporating other healing modalities.
In summary:
- Western medicine: Evidence-based, scientifically proven methods.
- Complementary medicine: Used alongside Western medicine to supplement treatment options
Lupus and Gaslighting
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04/30/24 • 43 min
Our topic this week is Lupus and how doctors are frequently considered to be gaslighting the patients in their care.
Our guest knows from first-hand experience that when you’re relatively healthy, you tend not to think much about ‘wellness.’ But when this slips away and lupus comes barreling in... your world gets rocked.
That’s why she wrote the book, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus, to help other women struggling with this chronic disease feel less alone and more empowered to take control of their health and manage their lupus.
Amanda holds an Master’s degree in counseling and owns Wonderment, a stress reduction and mindfulness training company. Oh, and Amanda and her oldest daughter both have lupus, which drives her absolutely crazy. When she’s not planning her next travel adventure, she’s drinking hot tea, walking her sweet dog in Raleigh, NC, and giving book suggestions to anyone willing to listen.
Asthma
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06/11/24 • 24 min
As you may recall Myisha spoke with us in season 7 about Crohn's Disease and season 10 about Asthma. We are running this week's episode as a re-run of her asthma interview. Myisha is a passionate dedicated advocate she’s received proclamations from states for recognition of her advocacy and IBD awareness. Besides her challenges with Crohn's, Myisha has a daughter with severe asthma and is here today to discuss her daughters' journey.
Patients with severe asthma use the highest dose of inhaled corticosteroids plus a second controller and/or oral corticosteroids. However, despite using high dose medicines, reducing risks, and following their treatment plan, many times their asthma remains uncontrolled. Severe asthma is categorized into three types: allergic asthma, eosinophilic asthma and non-eosinophilic asthma.
Heart Attack on a Train
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02/27/24 • 48 min
Have you ever wondered "what would happen if you or a family member had a medical emergency while using public transportation" Today we feature Bill H. who had a cardiac event after boarding a Chicago Metra train and the two bystanders that weren't about to let these be his LAST train ride!
Automated external defibrillators can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest. However, even after training, remembering the steps to use an AED the right way can be difficult. In order to help keep your skills sharp, we've created a quick step-by-step guide that you can print up and place on your refrigerator, in your car, in your bag or at your desk. This way, you can review the AED steps any time, at your convenience, and keep them fresh in your memory.
How to Use An AEDThese AED steps should be used when caring for a non-breathing child aged 8 or older who weighs more than 55 pounds, or an adult.
After checking the scene and ensuring that the person needs help, you should ask a bystander to call 911 for help, then:
1. Complete the CHECK and CALL steps
2. As soon as an AED is available, turn it on and follow the voice prompts
3. Remove clothing and attach pads correctly
- Remove all clothing covering the chest. If necessary, wipe the chest dry
- Place one pad on the upper right side of the chest
- Place the other pad on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the left armpit
Note: If the pads may touch, place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other pad on the back, between the shoulder blades
4. Plug the pad connector cable into the AED, if necessary
5. Prepare to let the AED analyze the heart’s rhythm
- Make sure no one is touching the person
- Say, “CLEAR!” in a loud, commanding voice
6. Deliver a shock, if the AED determines one is needed
- Make sure no one is touching the person
- Say, “CLEAR!” in a loud, commanding voice
- Push the “shock” button to deliver the shock
7. After the AED delivers the shock, or if no shock is advised, immediately start CPR, beginning with compressions
National Childhood Obesity
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01/30/24 • 48 min
This week we will discuss the obesity problem for children in the US. Our guest, once again, is Dr. Joan Ifland. Dr Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction from 1999 with her first popular book to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was released by CRC Press.
She founded the online Addiction Reset Community (ARC) in 2016, www.foodaddictionreset.com. The Facebook group, ‘Food Addiction Education’ (2014)
and
www.foodaddictionresources.com (2014) provide free support. Reset Week is the first online live video program for withdrawal (2018). ARC Manager Training is a program training future Addiction Reset Community leaders (2020).
Dr. Ifland is the lead author of the first scholarly description of processed food addiction and definition of addictive foods.
Dr. Ifland earned her PhD in addictive nutrition at Union Institute and University (2010); her MBA at Stanford Business School (1978) and her BA in Economics and Political Science at Oberlin College (1974). She currently resides in Seattle.
Social Media links:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1806154526275515
https://twitter.com/JoanIfland
https://www.instagram.com/foodaddictionreset/
Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, on including genetics, eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure.
"Childhood obesity continues to rise around the world, and the World Health Organization has called it “one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century.”
Yet the prevalence of childhood obesity appears to vary across countries.
Island nations in the Pacific, such as Nauru and the Cook Islands, appear to have the highest obesity rates among children 5 to 19, but the countries Ethiopia and Burkina Faso appear to have the lowest rates. The number of obese or overweight children 5 and younger climbed from 32 million globally in 1990 to 41 million in 2016, according to WHO data. If current trends continue, the number of overweight or obese children in that age group could increase to 70 million by 2025." (CNN Health News)
07/30/24 • 34 min
Squeeze a world of passion, goal driven problem solver and an adventurous triathlete into 5
feet of fun and you get Faith Louise Cooper.
Faith Louise grew up in a family of 5 with 2 younger sisters. At the 12 she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, now known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. In 2017 she was diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome and was recently changed to Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome abbreviated as hEDS. Her younger sister also battles with hEDS on a daily basis.
Faith Louise joined the swim team in middle school to help manage the arthritis. She lives an enriching life and despite what the medical research says she has gone from being in excreting pain when standing for 15 mins to completing a half Ironman a few years back. Faith Louise has great joy and strength in life because of challenges she has faced.
Faith Louise, wanting to have all the tools in her tool box to live an enriching life has decided to study nutrition and is completing her certified holistic nutrition. She has passion for equipping, educating and inspiring other families going through the same thing as well as raising awareness.
In this episode she discusses the difficulties during COVID with hEDS.
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Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingoftri/. Speakingoftri
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FAQ
How many episodes does PodcastDX have?
PodcastDX currently has 343 episodes available.
What topics does PodcastDX cover?
The podcast is about Doctor, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Nursing, Medical, Medicine, Physician, Podcasts, Surgery and Healthcare.
What is the most popular episode on PodcastDX?
The episode title 'Asthma' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on PodcastDX?
The average episode length on PodcastDX is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of PodcastDX released?
Episodes of PodcastDX are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of PodcastDX?
The first episode of PodcastDX was released on Mar 31, 2018.
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