Affordable Care Act Update
The Affordable Care Act, which debuted Oct. 1, was supposed to provide consumers with a manageable system to explore and purchase health insurance. However, the health exchange marketplace website repeatedly crashed, and many users are still having problems logging in. Taylor Burke, J.D., discusses the effects of the Affordable Care Act rollout and its unintended consequences..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - November 2, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Shared medical appointments
For several years the Cleveland Medical Clinic has been offering shared medical appointments for patients with chronic illnesses. Shared medical appointments allow doctors to maximize productivity as well as provide a built-in support group for patients. Marianne Sumego, M.D., a physician at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses how shared appointments function, the benefits of the appointments, and whi.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Shard medical appointments
For several years the Cleveland Medical Clinic has been offering shared medical appointments for patients with chronic illnesses. Shared medical appointments allow doctors to maximize productivity as well as provide a built-in support group for patients. Marianne Sumego, M.D., a physician at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses how shared appointments function, the benefits of the appointments, and whi.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Smaller testicles, better dads?
Does the size of a man's testicles determine how involved of a parent they will be? Jeremy Shere has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Human medications and pets
"Sound Medicine" healthy pets expert Elizabeth Murphy, DVM, discusses the potential ramifications of pets eating or taking prescription medications intended for humans. Dr. Murphy warns pet owners that anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or aspirin can be fatal to cats and dogs, even in small doses. If a pet does eat human medication, Dr. Murphy recommends calling a veterinarian, visiting an emerge.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Global impact of breast cancer
Joanne Silberner, freelance reporter and journalism instructor at the University of Washington, traveled to Uganda, Haiti and India last year to do a series of stories on the global impact of cancer. In Uganda she met Gertrude Nakigudde, an accountant and founding member of the Uganda Women Cancer Support Organization. Both women are breast cancer survivors who had radically different experiences .... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Migraines and depression
Drinking alcohol in moderation can be healthful. And drinking too much can cause great harm. But did you know that shape and color of the glass your drink from may influence how much you drink?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Toddlers and psychotropic drugs
In 2004, the FDA issued a warning that antidepressants can raise the risk for suicidal thoughts in kids. Tanya Froehlich, M.D., M.S., FAAP, conducted a recent study that showed depression, ADD and ADHD in toddlers taking psychotropic medication peaked between 2002 and 2005 and have since leveled off. Dr. Froehlich discusses the ramifications of prescribing psychotropic drugs to toddlers, the resul.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Pittsburgh and infant mortality in minorities
Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, has an infant mortality rate nearly triple the national average for minority babies. To help lower the infant mortality rate, Family-Nurse Partnership and Healthy Start were formed to provide expecting mothers in Allegheny County with home visits from registered nurses. Field producer Erika Beras takes "Sound Medicine" listeners on a home visit to a m.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 26, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Ingesting laundry detergent
Imagine the most delicious looking, bright colored dessert imaginable. Many children are confusing the new Tide pods with candy. The Poison Control Center has received numerous calls about children ingesting the delicious looking laundry detergent. Eric Metcalf has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Children and chronic disease management
Children who have chronic illnesses need help from parents to manage their illness and medical care. Mary Ciccarelli, M.D., the medical director of the Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health in Indianapolis, gives pointers for knowing when teens and young adults are ready to assume responsibility for their illness and care..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Physical decline in old age
can happen suddenly and rapidly, sneaking up catching seniors by surprise. But did you know that doctors can help older patients slow impending decline by asking two simple questions?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Annual physical etiquette
Healthy living expert, Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, M.D., FACS,visits "Sound Medicine" to discusses the importance of yearly physicals and what patients can do to get the most out of their visit to the doctor. Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber urges patients to find a physician and see them yearly to ensure they are getting the best treatment available..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Yearly lung cancer screenings
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a recommendation that people older than 55 who have smoked an average of one pack of cigarettes a day for at least 30 years be screened for lung cancer yearly. "Sound Medicine" presents two experts who will debate the risks and benefits of yearly lung cancer screenings. Fred Duncan, director and CEO of the Little Red Door Cancer Agency in Ind.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 19, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What have researchers learned about concussions in the NFL?
In August, the NFL reached a $765 million settlement with more than 4,500 retired players. The players accused the league of withholding information about the link between football and traumatic brain injuries. Michael Kirk, producer of the Frontline documentary "League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis," discusses the documentary, the disbandment of the NFL's Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Comm.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - October 13, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
