Royal Flying Doctor Service
In Australia, many people live a day's drive away from any type of medical facility. So what happens when people need emergency or immediate medical attention? The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Jandakot, Western Australia, is dispatched to take care of the emergency. Field producer Maeve Frances details the ins and outs of delivering medical care by air..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Breast milk transportation via motorbike
At Birmingham Women's Hospital in England, a local charity bike service called Midlands Freewheelers has switched from delivering blood to delivering breast milk. After the milk arrives at the hospital, it's put into small bottles, pasteurized and frozen. The Midlands Freewheelers has been so successful that it is looking to expand to other hospitals..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Syrian American Medical Society
According to the World Health Organization, more than half of Syria's doctors have fled the country, leaving the war-torn country in dire need of medical assistance. The Ohio-based Syrian American Medical Society provides medical supplies and facilitates monthly training workshops by physicians in the U.S. to help the remaining Syrian physicians adapt to treating patients under wartime conditions .... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Walking school bus
As part of the federal "Safe Routes to School" initiative, many communities are starting "walking school buses" -- a group of children walking to school with adult supervision. Parent volunteers make several planned stops on the way to and from school each day to pick up the children. Sandy Roob reports on the four walking school buses at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Indianapolis..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Mayan abdominal massage
One in 10 women misses one to three days of work each month because of debilitating menstrual cramps. "Sound Medicine" field producer Andrea Muraskin was one of those women. After trying every recommended medical treatment, Muraskin finally found relief from a massage therapist. Megan Assaf of Bloomington, Ind., specializes in the Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy. According to OB-GYN s.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 28, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Pet euthanasia
According to "Sound Medicine" healthy pets expert Elizabeth Murphy, DVM, the holidays are a trying time for people who own elderly pets. Dr. Murphy discusses elderly pets, euthanasia, and why the holiday season presents challenges for people with elderly or sick pets..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Jeremy Shere's near-death experience
Four years ago, "Sound Medicine" producer Jeremy Shere., Ph.D., had a routine operation to fix an irregular heartbeat. On May 28, 2009, he went to the hospital, checked in for surgery and was wheeled into the operating room. Thanks to a pocket recorder, Shere captured his surgery and near-death experience on tape. Thankfully, Shere is alive and well and joins us to share his story..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
AGNES suit
Ever wonder what it feels like to be older, much older? A special device allows young people to do more than just walk a mile in their grandparents' shoes..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Reducing the cost of healthcare
Christopher Moriates, M.D., co-authored a paper in the Journal of American Medicine titled, "First Do No (Financial) Harm." He discusses how doctors can approach the topic of finances with their patients; he also suggests the idea of a "universal" approach concerning health care costs..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Choosing Wisely campaign
The Choosing Wisely campaign is a program directed at physicians and patients that encourages open and honest conversations about the necessity of medical tests and procedures. Richard Baron, M.D., joins "Sound Medicine" for a conversation about the Choosing Wisely campaign and how Consumer Reports is helping communicate its guidelines to the public..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Maternity leave and postpartum depression
Maternity leave is important for giving mothers time to bond with their newborns. But did you know that cutting maternity leave short can raise the risk for postpartum depression?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Affordable Care Act Update
It has been three months since the Affordable Care Act website debuted with disappointing results. Consumers have had problems logging in, purchasing plans and not getting the plans they've purchased. "Sound Medicine" health care policy analyst Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., comments on the website, what's working and isn't working with the Affordable Care Act, and more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Holiday stress
How can we combat holiday stress? The holiday season is exciting, but it can also be extremely stressful. Between buying gifts, attending family outings and trimming the tree, there may not be enough time to make it to the gym. According to Shaun Hollering, a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness in Indianapolis, getting exercise can help combat the holiday stresses..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Spanking
Elizabeth Gershoff, a teacher at the University of Texas at Austin joins Jeremy Shere for a discussion on the effectiveness of spanking..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Developing genes to prevent obesity
Roger J. Davis, Ph.D., talks with Barbara Lewis about JNK genes that, when blocked, are able to prevent diabetes and obesity in mice. Dr. Davis discusses his research and the future of JNK gene blocking in humans. Davis was the 2013 recipient of the Steven C. Beering Award for the Advancement of Biomedical Science..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - December 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
