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When it comes to getting a vasectomy, many men have questions and fears about the procedure. We sat down with Ogden Clinic Urology specialist Dr. Bradford Stevenson to talk about vasectomy basics to bring peace of mind to men that are interested.
According to the World Health Organization, frequent headache affects a large portion of the population: up to 1 adult in 20 has a headache every – or nearly every – day. With that in mind, we sat down with Ogden Clinic neurology provider Jenna Bradfield, PA-C to discuss the most effective and common treatment of frequent headaches.
Should we use Q-tips to clean our ears? Why do we have tonsils? What causes bloody noses? We sat down with Ogden Clinic ENT Specialist Demetrios "Tykie" Skedros to answer all the questions you want to ask and ENT but haven't had the chance to do so yet. Dr. Skedros practices at our Layton and Bountiful Moutain West ENT locations. Find more information on ogdenclinic.com.
Fatty liver disease can effect more than just those who consume a lot of alcohol. In fact, this dangerous disease is common, affecting 1 in 4 of people–some without even knowing. We sat down with Ogden Clinic Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chad Gonzales, to talk about fatty liver disease, how to prevent it, and how to help the condition.
Ogden Clinic Neurology specialist, Mindy Robert, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, turned injury into inspiration as she developed a yoga program that caters to patients dealing with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease. We explore the details of her experience and how she has experienced personal healing on this week's episode of The Daily Diagnosis Podcast. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and here:
As Utah begins the first round of administering the COVID-19 vaccine, there are many with common questions or concerns. We sat down with Dr. David Cope to discuss some of these frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
Every day, Laurel Brewer, AuD, is reminded of the gift of good health as she gets to help restore lost hearing for others through her Audiology specialty at Ogden Clinic. She shares how her specialty makes an impact on her life on this holiday episode of The Daily Diagnosis Podcast.
One of the greatest gifts we enjoy that often goes unnoticed is that of good health. Throughout this month, we will examine how some of our different providers and specialists "give" that gift to others and experience it themselves. Starting off strong, Sheryl Bingham shares great insight on the life-changing effects that come from her specialty of medical weight loss. She also shares her own personal story of overcoming and dealing with bipolar disorder. Listen to her candid interview on The Daily Diagnosis.
Men's metabolic health can influence almost every facet of their health and wellbeing as it can be tied to the influence it has on insulin and body hormones. Whether it be problems such as decreased libido or increased weight gain, lifestyle changes associated with metabolic health can be the answer to many men's health problems. We sat down with Ogden Clinic medical weightloss specialist Dr. Rohn Rigby to talk about how men specifically can focus on metabolic health changes to see positive results for their health.
As the battle with COVID-19 continues, many have questions about a potential solution in the form of a vaccine. Such questions include: how soon would it be available? How will it be administered? Will it be safe? We sat down with Ogden Clinic Medical Director, Dr. Kelly Amann, who answered some frequently asked questions about the state of a COVID-19 vaccine.
In the most recent weeks, UTAH has experienced a significant COVID19 spike, and with the increased number of cases come more experiences with the virus. Even the most cautious can get infected which I myself experienced. We sat down with Dr. Nadim Bikhazi for our most recent COVID-19 update about prevention, treatment, and action we can take as we progress into the next cold and festive months.
According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Along with mammograms, advanced technology using DNA testing can help detect breast cancer. As we continue #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we met with Ogden Clinic women's health specialist, Dr. Amber Whitear, to talk about methods of prevention by detection and genetic testing for breast cancer.
About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. However, If breast cancer is found early, there are more treatment options and a better chance for survival. Women whose breast cancer is detected at an early stage have a 93 percent or higher survival rate in the first five years. We met with one of Ogden Clinic's newest OBGYN providers, Dr. Carrie Gordon, to discuss one of the biggest methods of detection–mammograms.
According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea
The thought of a single night of uninterrupted sleep is a dream for people with obstructive sleep apnea, many of which find relief from a CPAP. And while CPAP is the most common treatment on the market today, it requires patients to get comfortable with wearing a mask to bed and packing it with them for travel.
Since 2014, Dr. Doug Anderson has been instrumental in using the revolutionary technology called INSPIRE a device that uses technology like a pacemaker, to treat sleep apnea.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that affects About 20% of students ages 12-18 nationwide. Bullying behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
We sat down with Ogden Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Matthew Naegle to talk about how parents can best help their children overcome potential bullying problems as we enter the back to school season.
stopbullying.gov
Did you know, about 70 to 80% of the North American population has headaches, with 50% experiencing at least one headache per month, and 15% experiencing at least one weekly and 5% daily?
While the majority of headaches are not a sign of a serious or life-threatening illness, they often affect quality of life. Many times, allergies or sinus problems can be the culprit in the cause of such headaches.
We sat down with Ogden Clinic ENT specialist Dr. Joshua Bradshaw to discuss the treatment of sinus-related headaches.
Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often than adults. Five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. We sat down with Ogden Clinic's newest ENT specialist, Dr. Josh Bradshaw, to get all the information on childhood ear infections.
Dr. Bradshaw will begin seeing patients on 8/17. Schedule with him today at ogdenclinic.com
With the sun out and strong, here's a reminder on how you can enjoy the last weeks of summer while keeping your skin safe. Did you know that Utah ranks #2 in the country for skin cancer incidents, specifically melanoma? We visited Ogden Clinic Dermatologists, Drs. Jason and Michael Hadley, for a quick round of Melanoma: Myth or Fact to close out the last weeks of summer. Keep your skin safe as the sun is out and strong!
We’ve followed Ogden Clinic Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Michael Hall on his journey during 2020, from helping in “the eye of the storm” on the frontlines of COVID-19 in NYC, being released and in quarantined in Virginia, to his return to back Utah. We followed up with Dr. Hall to discuss his own experience contracting COVID-19 and his unique perspective on combating the virus in Utah after fighting it in New York.
It seems as if COVID-19 has affected every part of life, even the medical treatments and procedures that are common. This is true for expecting mothers, who, because of COVID-19, may have a slightly different experience during labor and delivery. Ogden Clinic OB/GYN, Dr. Daniel Ferguson, shares some brief points on the slights changes to labor and delivery to comply with safety standards during the pandemic.
Although the novel coronavirus has dominated the news, other health problems have not disappeared. So, should one still see the doctor? And should one do it through an in-person appointment or telemedicine? Is it safe? Dr. David Cope highlights how fear is powerful and can be dangerous when it stops people from taking care of their essential medical needs. Dr. Cope also sat down with us for our latest COVID-19 update sharing his thoughts on the news of a potential vaccine and what a successful best-case-scenario would look like if it were to come to fruition.
With mask orders, distancing, sanitizing and many other adjustments, going back to school will certainly be an even bigger transition this year for students. We sat down with Ogden Clinic pediatrician, Dr. Brad Clark, to talk about what parents can do to ensure their kids are prepared to go back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The average person takes between 17,000 and 23,000 breaths a day. In some cases, different health problems can influence those breaths.
Having difficulty breathing may be attributed to a number of reasons, such as vaping, asthma, or chronic cough. We talked with Ogden Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner, Shelby Pitts, to discuss her pulmonology experience and how fixing one’s breathing troubles will be a breath of fresh air.
Heads up! Concussions can happen during physical activities such as sports or even with a fall or accident at home. Everyone is at risk for a concussion, not just athletes. We sat down with Ogden Clinic Kaysville's Sports Medicine specialists Brett Martindale, MD, and Lane Christensen, DNP, for a "concussion discussion" to talk about how we can keep our noggins safe and how to prevent, detect, and treat concussions.
As Utah has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases while in the yellow phase, the question becomes why? What are we overlooking? What are our blind spots? We sat down with Ogden Clinic ENT, Dr. Nadim Bikhazi to review prevention and talk about the future of COVID-19 in Utah.
Did you know that around 1 in 3 people have at least mild insomnia? While there are many causes of insomnia, one solution that can provide change is cognitive behavior therapy. We met with Ogden Clinic sleep specialist, Dr. Chris Hammond, to talk about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and how reshaping the mental attitude toward sleep might be part of the solution.
Some women may experience excessive menstrual bleeding. This sometimes could defined as soaking a pad or tampon every two hours or less, bleeding that lasts longer than eight days, or Anemia from excessive blood loss. One effective and quick-recovery procedure to help excessive menstrual bleeding is called endometrial ablation. We met with Ogden Clinic OB/GYN Dr. Daniel Ferguson to talk about this procedure and its efficiency in helping women stop and reduce excessive heavy menstrual bleeding.
We last talked to Dr. Michael Hall in April after he was recruited to help with the COVID-19 efforts in NYC. Now released from NYC and on a 2-week isolated quarantine, we caught up with Dr. Hall and got a look into what he learned from his time in New York and what the future will look like for him as he will soon be back to Utah and his patients at Ogden Clinic.
Cosmetic Dermatology at Ogden Clinic works to improve skin health. They provide cosmetic and laser services that offer solutions to your concerns that are designed to rejuvenate and restore the skin.
Cosmetic Services Offered by Dr. Chad Tingey and staff range from laser hair removal, to chemical peels.
Eating habits might be one of the things influenced by staying at home, increased changes, and stress. Medical weightloss specialist Dr. Rohn Rigby gives his insight on how to avoid the "quarantine 15" in this video by learning to combat bad eating habits during times of stress.
As the sun comes out our thoughts can easily turn to how we hope to get some nice coloring. Unfortunately, exposure to the sun and UV rays can have some harmful consequences. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide, with more than 9,500 people diagnosed in the US every day.
Diagnosis is followed by treatment, which is a specialty of Ogden Clinic dermatologist Dr. Chad Tingey. Dr. Tingey practices the most advanced method of skin cancer removal: Mohs Surgery; this exact and precise method of skin cancer removal was part of Dr. Tingey’s unique fellowship-training by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
Plagued by tummy troubles? Sometimes we avoid taking care of any digestive conditions due to fear or the stigma associated with them. Great news. In this bonus podcast episode, we sat down with Ogden Clinic gastroenterologist Stacie Egan to get the scoop how life can be better without a digestive condition. Stacie shares advice and insight on gastroenterology and what is available to be seen and treated during the first phase of the economy reopening.
With the overlap of springtime allergies and the spread of COVID-19, it may be difficult to determine if your symptoms are typical for this time of year or signs of something more serious. It seems like every throat tickle, nose drip, or cough is suspect: do I have coronavirus?
We’re here with Dr. Douglas Anderson, Ogden Clinic Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician to answer common questions about dealing with allergies during COVID-19.
As the state progresses forward with reopening the economy, we wanted to update our audience on how such changes will impact us and how we can stay safe. Dr. Nadim Bikhazi sat down with us to answer our questions for this COVID-19 update.
As we take into consideration how our world has seemed to be flipped upside down due to our current global pandemic, it would make sense that the many lifestyle changes with uncertainties would be taking a toll on our mental health and emotions.
We sat down virtually with Dr. Daniel Chappell, one of our family medicine providers from our Ogden Clinic Farmington location to talk about dealing with stress during hard times.
Within 36-hours, Ogden Clinic Orthopedic specialist Dr. Michael Hall was called, recruited, and on a flight to the frontlines assisting with COVID-19 efforts in New York City. Dr. Hall sat down with us for a special interview where he shares his unique perspective. We are so grateful for Dr. Hall and all of the medical heroes serving on the frontlines.
We sat down with Ogden Clinic's Dr. Nadim Bikhazi for another weekly update on COVID-19's "blind spots". Dr. Bikhazi highlights some points that have been overlooked such as the importance of vitamin C and zinc, using face coverings, and Utah's current standing with the pandemic.
Heavy hand-washing and wearing face masks for prolonged amounts of time can be hard on the skin. Ogden Clinic Dermatologist Dr. Lori Ramirez gave us some excellent tips on how to keep skin soft and moisturized. Between her awesome daily at-home skin regimen and tips for getting skincare with Telemedicine, Dr. Ramirez's advice will keep your hands soft and applauding the results.
With each day there are advancements with COVID-19, which can sometimes be overwhelming. We talked last week with Ogden Clinic's Dr. Nadim Bikhazi about overlooked positive points (we call them blindspots) and wanted to get an update on the bright side and blindspots of COVID-19. We see this weekly update as an opportunity to recalibrate expectations and provide calm information about the Coronavirus.
Anxiety levels seem to have increased with these uncertain times. How does one navigate anxiety and make it manageable?
We sat down (virtually) with Dr. Bryce Peterson from Cope Family Medicine | Ogden Clinic to discuss how to help you and your family successfully work through anxiety and unease.
Dr. Peterson shares some insightful links to help with meditation:
App:
Insight Timer
Youtube:
Sarah Beth Yoga
Meditation:
www.dawnbuse/relaxation
We sat down (virtually) with Dr. Nadim Bikhazi to talk about "blind spots" of the Coronavirus, or points that often get overlooked by patients and the public. From positive aspects and what the next few weeks will look like, to social distancing and precautionary advice, Dr. Bikhazi shares great insight.
Warmer weather is often paired with increased physical activity. Sometimes, activity can lead to injury. Ogden Clinic Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael hall visited us to explain the worst and most common springtime injuries he sees and how you can keep you and your family safe.
If you were asked which sport in Utah yielded the most injuries per year, what would you think? Indoor sports are crazy popular in Utah, especially during the winter months. We sat down with Ogden Clinic orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael hall to talk about common injuries for indoor sports and the most common one may surprise you.
On top of being an active athlete himself, Dr. Hall currently provides orthopedic treatment at Ogden Clinic including arthroscopic surgery, fracture treatment, sports medicine, total joint replacements and more. He is proud to have accolades from the American Osteopathic Association where he was the AOA President and received Medical Society Honors.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been the center of media attention for a number of weeks. Such amplified coverage has led to many different rumors and opinions about the virus's transmission and severity, and, quite frankly, is causing a lot of panic.
We discussed details about the Coronavirus with Dr. David Cope, family medicine physician at our Ogden Clinic | Cope Family Medicine location in Bountiful, UT. Dr. Cope is passionate about disease prevention and currently sits on the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s national board.
In this episode of the Daily Diagnosis, Dr. Cope dispels rumors like if we should all be wearing medical face masks or not, should we quarantine the Amazon delivery packages arriving from China (what about the air from China in the bubble wrap?!), should you cancel your spring travel plans, and what kind of medical treatment people should seek if they are feeling like they might have been exposed.
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No matter where a family lives, welcoming a baby into the world can be a joyous occasion -- yet how a woman experiences birth varies drasticallyfrom country to country.
32% of births in North America are done by Cesarean section (or c-section), and of the fifty states, Utah ranked lowest at 22.3%
Although not as common as a traditional birth, we got an insider point of view on c-sections from Ogden Clinic women health specialist Dr. Daniel Ferguson.
SHOW NOTES:
Introduction
1:20 Welcome
2:10 Get to know Dr. Ferguson
3:45 Why obstetrics and gynecology?
7:25 Yogi bear delivery
TOPIC:
10:50 Labor and delivery - what do you usually see?
13:00 Common complications, when do you consider a c-section?
17:45 What happens during a c-section
21:34 How does an emergency c-section differ?
Ogden Clinic’s newest location, Ogden Clinic Kaysville brings a sports medicine specialty location to Davis County. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the name “sports medicine". Is it just for athletes? What do they see and treat?
We sat down with two of our sports medicine providers from Ogden Clinic Kaysville, Dr. Brett Martindale and Lane Christensen, DNP, to clear up any misconceptions about sports medicine and to get an idea of who sports medicine applies to.
Show Notes:
1:00 - Welcome
2:20 - Meet Dr. Martindale and Lane Christensen
3:00 - Dr. Martindale, the musical astrologist
3:30 - Lane Christensen, fly fisherman
4:25 - Why Dr. Martindale's wife calls him "grandma"
5:20 - Lane loves to smoke, steaks, that is
6:10 - Why sports medicine?
8:57 - Stand out experiences in sports medicine.
TOPIC
13:00 - Who is sports medicine for? Sports medicine misconceptions
17:00 - When should I see a sports medicine specialist?
Ogden Clinic neurologist Dr. Sydney Piercey joins Parker and Cyd to talk about two movement disorders: Parkinson's disease and tremors. Both have similar symptoms, one is more common and easier to treat.
Show notes:
1:00 Welcome/ meet Dr. Piercey (dog mom).
3:30 Dr. Piercey's favorite food
4:45 Parkinson's and tremors, what is the difference?
6:15 Tremors: Essential + familial defined
8:00 Parkinson's disease defined
11:15 Which is more common?
14:00 Treatment
15:00 When should you see a neurologist for either of these?
First-time mothers and newly pregnant women may frequently find themselves trying to learn, as it's said, “what to expect when you are expecting”. From what foods to eat to what to avoid, the questions can be limitless.
Ogden Clinic OBGYN Amber Vegh sat down with us to answer a few common questions newly expecting mothers may want to know.
Show Notes:
1:20 - Meet Dr. Vegh
3:00 - Why Ogden?
3:45 - Why did she choose military service?
5:30 - Why OB/GYN?
6:50 - Stand out memory/ favorite delivery
9:23 - How did pregnancy affect how you practice?
10:00 - Common pregnancy questions
11:30 - Pregnancy diet/ foods to avoid
13:00 - Gestational diabetes
16:00 - Pregnancy and weight gain
16:30 - Why breech?
19:50 - Traveling while pregnant?
The team is back with Dr. Tim Houden. Dr. Houden has previously been on the podcast to talk about pain management. In this episode, Dr. Tim Houden provides great insight into pain in the back and neck, a very prominent part of Utah Spine Care Ogden Clinic.
Show Notes:
Introduction
1:00: Meet the hosts
1:50 Meet Dr. Houden
2:10 Dr. Houden the RACEWALKER
3:45 How Dr. Houden met his wife
5:00 Acute vs. chronic pain
6:00 What is seen at Utah Spine Care Ogden Clinic?
8:30 When should you see a spine care specialist?
10:11 What is sciatica?
11:45 Sciatica treated at Utah Spine Care Ogden Clinic?
Parker and Cyd are joined by Ogden Clinic neurologist, Dr. Sydney Piercey and learn about migraines. Dr. Piercey
Show Notes:
0:00 Dr. Piercey's Bio
1:22 Introduction
1:45 Welcome
2:30 Get to know Dr. Piercey
3:15 Dr. Piercey's secret love
4:00 Should Dr. Piercey do real estate?
4:50 Her past in biochemical engineering
8:00 Migraines introduction
8:50 What is the difference between a headache and migraine?
10:45 Some symptoms and common parts of migraines
12:10 Causes and triggers
14:50 Treatment options
18:45 When should you see a specialist?
20:25 How to combat the negative stigma surrounding migraines?
23:00 Advice
Welcome to season 2 of The Daily Diagnosis. We are excited for a new year of great podcasts!
For the first episode of the season Parker, April, and Scott sat down to interview Dr. Tim Houden, pain management specialist at Utah Spine Care – Ogden Clinic.
Dr. Houden is very experienced and a leader in pain management in the state. We got to know his background and also learned about specific pain treatments used in his practice, specifically radiofrequency ablation (or RFA). Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to reduce pain in the back, neck and other parts of the body. It can even be used to reduce headaches.
Show notes:
0:55 Meet Dr. Houden
3:00 Dr. Houden and Utah Spine Care – Ogden Clinic
4:30 Dr. Houden's experience
5:15 Why pain management?
7:40 ISIS? or SIS?
9:00 What is Radiofrequency Ablation?
12:00 It lasts how long?!
15:15 How long does it take?
16:00 It helps headaches too.
16:46 How long has it been around?
If the shoe fits, wear it (right?!). Maybe not. Parker and April are back on the Daily Diagnosis podcast with Ogden Clinic podiatrist Jason Bruse talking all about shoes. Dr. Bruse covers everything from running shoes and everyday shoes to high heels and ski boots. His advice may cause you to think twice about wearing a shoe just because it fits.
Show Notes:
0:50 - What is the perfect exercise shoe?
1:20 - History of shoes
5:00 - Tip for choosing running shoes
6:45 - Marathon training errors
8:15 - Barefoot running
10:50 - Best "Everyday Shoe"
12:04 - What to look for
13:18 - What about high heels?
15:40 - How to avoid problems with ski boots.
This podcast is for the girls and discusses treatments pertinent to the female reproductive system.
April and Cyd are here interviewing Ogden Clinic gynecologist Amber Whitear. Dr. Whitear joins the podcast to talk about a new kind of mommy-makeover achieved through the Votiva treatment. The Votiva technology, tried and tested by Dr. Whitear herself, promotes women’s health and wellness, and is a new answer for feminine rejuvenation.
Show Notes:
1:00 Get to know Dr. Whitear
2:55 Dr. Whitear or Mrs. Fields
3:30 What is Votiva?
5:15 Who is it for?
8:50 Dr. Whitear's experience with the Votiva
9:50 What is the procedure like?
11:00 What is recovery like?
11:40 Insurance
12:20 Promotional Pricing
Parker and April are back with Laurel Brewer, Audiologist for Ogden Clinic. On this week's episode, we find out Laurel's favorite local restaurant, and she also tells us about her favorite thrifting find. This episode is focused on hearing loss, including what's the golden rule with headphone volume, different causes of hearing loss, and how hearing loss can affect one's life.
Show Notes;
0:45 Dr. Brewer's favorite local restaurant
2:00 Laurel's family.
2:46 Laurel's favorite thrift find.
4:33 Thrifting Tips
5:35 Hearing Loss
5:57 Is hearing loss gradual or immediate?
7:00 How hearing affects quality of life.
7:35 Hearing aids are the new Airpods.
9:38 Damaging your ears with headphone use
Parker and April are joined by medical weightloss specialist Sheryl Bingham, FNP-C. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Sheryl shares some great insights on how to have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving.
Show Notes:
1:15 Meet Sheryl
3:15 Sheryl's cool Thanksgiving tradition
5:35 Ways to have a healthier Thanksgiving
8:35 Get rid of temptation
9:30 Trigger Foods
10:00 What are Thanksgiving problem foods?
11:20 Dealing with "food guilt"
12:20 Diet vs. Lifestyle
13:30 the 90:10 rule.
14:00 Final advice
Parker and Cyd are back with Dr. Bradford Stevenson, Urologist for Ogden Clinic. In this episode, they tackle a health topic that largely affects the middle-aged male population: enlarged prostate. Enlarged prostates (or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)) affects about 50 percent of men between the ages of 51 and 60 and up to 90 percent of men older than 80. Dr. Stevenson talks about what common symptoms men with BPH experience and also talks about some of the most common remedies.
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Show Notes:
0:45 - Get to know Dr. Stevenson
3:35 - Dr. Stevenson's embarrassing moment from school
5:00 - What is BPH? Prostate basics
6:20 - Enlarged prostate or small bladder?
7:00 - Common age of prostate issues
8:43 - Is it dangerous?
9:40 - When should men come in and treatment options
11:45 - Rezúm procedure
Did you know acne affects a large population of teenagers, but also around 8-10% of adults? Parker and Scott are joined once again by Ogden Clinic dermatologist Dr. Lori Ramirez for a rapid-fire episode on acne, treatment, pores, and other skin topics.
Show Notes:
1:00 Dr. Ramirez, flight attendant
2:03 Acne explained by Dr. Ramirez
2:45 Causes of acne
3:23 Is acne more common among women or men?
3:50 The danger of internet-found trendy acne remedies and creams
4:25 Best way to treat acne
5:08 Skin regimen to avoid acne
6:00 Dr. Ramirez's opinion on Acutane
7:00 To pop or not to pop?
8:00 Laser/ light therapy, peels, "emergency" steroid
8:45 Define "daily cleanse"
9:25 Let's talk pores and how to make them smaller
Mental health, especially suicide, can be a concerning aspect of men's health. One man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 75% of all suicides. Understanding this and where Utah statistically stands with regards to suicide, we sought out Dr. Kurtis Woolf to provide more information on suicide, promoting awareness and understanding to listeners of this week's episode of the Daily Diagnosis.
Show Notes:
1:20 - Get to know Dr. Woolf
3:30 - Mental Health Opener
5:20 - Suicide rates in Utah
6:00 - Suicide misconceptions
8:00 - Why, with improvements, have suicide rates gone up?
9:20 - Suicide and adolescents
10:01 - Facts about suicide in Utah
12:17 - Increasing safety by decreasing lethal means
13:29 - How much time does it take to make the decision to end one's life?
15:00 - Advice
16:00 - What to do if someone is considering suicide?
17:55 - Information on state and national numbers for Suicide prevention and online resources.
Utah Suicide Prevention Line: 8015873000
National Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Parker and Scott are joined by Ogden Clinic ENT specialist Dr. Doug Anderson. We learn that Dr. Anderson is a super-human and casually will run 100-mile races. With daylight savings around the corner, Dr. Anderson addresses how even a one-hour change can have an effect on your health because of its effect on your sleep. Dr. Anderson highlights 10 ways that sleep can affect your health. In addition, Dr. Anderson talks about sleep apnea and how it can easily be corrected with simple surgery and device called Inspire.
Show Notes:
0:55 - Dr. Anderson's 💯mile race history
3:25 - Daylight savings and sleep
5:36 - How the 1-hour shift can influence you
6:30 - If you snooze you lose?
7:45 - Top 10 reasons why sleep is important
11:45 - Can one "oversleep"?
12:25 - Interrupted sleep due to sleep apnea
13:30 - Why should we treat sleep apnea
16:15 - Treatments for sleep apnea
18:50 - The Inspire device
20:45 - Cost of Inspire treatment
In this episode, Parker and April are joined by Ogden Clinic Podiatrist, Jason Bruse. Dr. Bruse shares a Halloween-worthy surgery story and also covers the most common reasons to visit a podiatrist.
Show Notes
0:52: Get to know Dr. Bruse
1:57: Dr. Bruses Hobbies
2:50: Memorable Patient Stories
6:00: Podiatrist vs. Orthopedic Surgeon
9:00: Main Reasons to Visit a Podiatrist
11:20: Plantar Fasciitis
14:00: Ingrown Toenails
17:40: Toe Nail Fungus
Parker and Tim are joined by family medicine doctor Kurtis Woolf, MD. It's getting colder outside, which opens the door for cold and flu season. The flu shot is a common and effective way to prevent the spread of influenza but we often hear many myths surrounding it. Dr. Woolf debunks many common misconceptions about the flu shot and shares his thoughts on how to protect yourself this cold, flu, and RSV season.
Show notes:
1:00 Why Dr. Woolf doesn't wear a Halloween costume to work
2:00 Common flu shot misconception: Can you get the flu from the flu shot?
6:55 What causes arm pain after getting the shot?
7:15 Misconception: Avoiding the flu
8:33 Misconception: Cold weather and the flu
9:20 Misconception: Antibiotics and flu
11:00 The difference between influenza and a bad cold
11:50 Why influenza is dangerous
12:30 Flu shot success rate
14:30 How to avoid getting sick
16:45 The typical course a cold runs
18:00 RSV and children
Parker and Scott are joined today by Ogden Clinic Dermatologist Lori Ramirez. Dr. Ramirez shares what kept her here after moving here from Hawaii, her favorite hobbies, and even her secret past life as a rockstar in Japan.
In this episode, Dr. Ramirez shares her advice on how to best treat dry itchy skin that is often present when the weather turns cold. In addition, Dr. Ramirez gives her insight on how to help children with common skin conditions such as eczema. By popular demand, Dr. Ramirez also shares her simple solutions to healthy skincare.
SHOW NOTES
0:50 Get To Know Dr. Ramirez
3:54 Dr. Ramirez was a Japanese Rock-Star?!
5:34 Why dermatology?
6:08 Cold weather, dry skin. Why?
7:00 Helpful tips for combating dry skin.
9:40 Can leaving your dry skin untreated lead to bigger problems?
11:30 Eczema and Children
12:30 At what point should you go to see a dermatologist?
13:00 General Skincare - Simple Solutions
Parker and April get to know Ogden Clinic Audiologist Laurel Brewer. Laurel has been practicing with Ogden Clinic for over 18 years! They discuss Laurel's Ogden roots, her hobby of "treasure hunting" and also cover a topic very common to audiology: Vertigo.
Show Notes:
1:30 Laurel's favorite part about audiology.
2:26 Laurel's Treasure Hunting Hobby.
3:53 A patient that changed Laurel's life
5:30 What Laurel planned on doing before audiology.
7:15 What Dr. Brewer loves about Ogden
9:18 Dizziness and its causes.
10:29 Difference between dizziness and vertigo.
12:25 Treatment for vertigo.
On this episode, Parker is joined by Cyd from the Ogden Clinic Marketing Team. They interview Dr. Bradford Stevenson, best hair of Ogden Clinic (deemed by Cyd) and also a very talented Urologist. We get to know Dr. Stevenson, his ongoing house flipping project, his Layton roots, and also talk about kidney stones: how to prevent them and how to treat them.
Show Notes:
00:43 Introductions
1:10 Layton High Grad of 19XX
2:00 House Flipping
3:30 Journey to Urology
4:40 What is Urology?
7:43 What causes kidney stones?
13:27 Kidney stone treatment.
Parker and April are back with one of Ogden Clinic's newest doctors, Dr. Brady Mock, hip and knee orthopedic specialist. Dr. Mock, a North Ogden native shares about his preference of philly cheese steaks over pizza, his favorite activities, and even his favorite child. 👶Along with getting to know Dr. Mock, we discuss common fall and winter sports injuries, including why ACL tears are more common in women, Dr. Mock's opinions on concussions, and also treating sprained ankles.
Parker and co-host Tim are visited by Dr. Nadim Bikhazi, ENT specialist for Ogden Clinic. They get to know Dr. Bikhazi's So. Cal roots, how he is connected to The Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini, and learn about common ENT infections faced by children and how to treat them. Dr. Bikhazi also sheds light on headaches caused by sinus problems, allergies, and solutions to these common issues.
https://www.ogdenclinic.com/Providers/Bikhazi-Nadim
On this episode Parker is accompanied by co-host Tim and Dr. Megan Grunander. Dr. Grunander works as a general surgeon for Ogden Clinic and has a background in trauma surgery. She shares her favorite operating room experiences, from working on a patient while clad in scrubs and high heels to saving a patient who had a run in with a samurai sword. In addition, Dr. Grunander shares her advice on how to best prevent and detect breast cancer in preparation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
https://www.ogdenclinic.com/Providers/Grunander-Megan
Parker and April are back with Fred (Rocky) Seale, MD, FACOG. On today's episode, we learn about Dr. Seale's (or should we say "Rocky the Rockstar's) awesome musical talents (see link below) and also discuss and dispel the myths surrounding having a baby after 30. In addition, in this episode we discuss infertility and the first steps to take if you think you may be affected by infertility.
To hear some of Dr. Seale's music, visit:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ESGZeTvxRkwELkXghSL5o
On today's episode, Parker and April are accompanied by Fred (Rocky) Seale, MD, FACOG Physician for Ogden Clinic. We get to know Dr. Seale, hear a couple of funny and inspiring stories he's had in the delivery room, and tackle our topic for the day: natural family planning.
Many women have ethical or religious concerns about starting birth control, or they have used birth control for years and would like a natural alternative. Dr. Seale has helped patients implement natural family planning for eight years with a 97% success rate!
https://www.ogdenclinic.com/Providers/Seale-Fred-(Rocky)
Dr. Seale - FAQ of Pregnant Women
https://youtu.be/gq_ZZLVZhXs
We're back with Rohn Rigby, MD, medical weightless specialist for Ogden Clinic. In this episode, Dr. Rigby covers 6 factors that influence weight loss outside of diet and exercise that are important to consider to see optimal results.
Medical weight loss specialist Rohn Rigby, MD, joins hosts Parker and April to tell his story of how he became interested in changing people's lives through weight loss after having his own life-changing transformation.