What Your Patients Are Talking About: Recent Episodes
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The concerns of our patients are central to all of us, but it can be difficult to stay ahead of the news and trending topics that affect people's outlook on health prior to visiting our offices. "What Your Patients Are Talking About" provides you with valuable insights on subjects of interest to patients from across the spectrum of health and disease. Dr. Brian McDonough, Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine, Chairman of the Family Medicine Department and Chief Medical Information Officer at St. Francis Hospital, delivers timely, easy-to-digest updates to help you connect with your patients as a trusted resource.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Muhammed Ali died on June 3rd, 2016. The cause of death was respiratory complications from septic shock, but his 30-year battle with Parkinson's disease played a major role in his declining health. Did a storied career in boxing contribute to and/or cause the development of this disease?
Dr. Brian McDonough previews the current clinical understandings and medical literature connecting chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with the development of Parkinson's disease.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Reporting from the Caribbean island of Bonaire, Dr. Brian McDonough provides an update on local public sentiments and concerns around the continuing spread of Zika virus infections across the world.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough discusses how lowering patient sedentary time can prevent precancerous lesions according to a report in the American Association for Cancer Research.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough discusses new Breathalyzer technology introduced at the 2013 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting that may one day eliminate the need for finger sticks for diabetics.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough discusses a study that looks at how influential calorie postings in restaurants are on the decisions patient make.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough looks at the American Heart Association review of more than 30 studies exploring the health benefits of pet ownership and its associated with lower blood pressure, better cholesterol, and a decreased incidence of obesity.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough addresses the lack of conversation about sex with teen patients according to a new study from American Medical Association, Pediatrics, and Duke University researchers,
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. McDonough looks at the latest study from Spain on association between the sweetened beverage consumption and weight gain.