Dr. Faisal Khan explains what screening is available for lung cancer, who qualifies for a screening, and how often lung screening appointments should be made.
Dr. Constanze Rayhrer, breast surgeon with Franciscan Health, discusses accessory breast tissue, how and why it affects some patients and not others.
Dr. Wanko discusses the differences between GLP-1 medications for weight loss and bariatric surgery. Including how they work together and why weight loss specialists may recommend one or both of these options.
Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fabrowicz, will discuss the power of protein in our diets and the benefit for our overall health.
Megan Henderson, NP, with Franciscan Health, will explain how diabetes affects your blood pressure and kidneys. She will also share the early signs or symptoms that someone with diabetes might be experiencing kidney issues, even subtle ones.
Board-certified physician, Tapan Desai, will discuss health benefits of better sleep.
Dr. Derek Bast, is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for helping people who battle substance use disorders.
Dr. Joshua Kays, is a board-certified surgeon with additional training in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He specializes in the surgical treatment of liver, pancreas and bile duct disease.
Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mohammad Arfeen, will discuss Gastroparesis and the G-POEM treatment option.
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. The stomach's movement, called motility, slows or doesn't work at all, leading to poor emptying of the stomach and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and stomach pain.
Dr. Mira Slizovsky will discuss the most common reasons parents consider giving supplements to their children and advice on when they might be needed.
Dr. Shivani Parikshak, is a board-certified pediatrician and mother. She combines her medical training and practical experience to offer parents insights on preparing your children for the return to a school time schedule.
Fecal incontinence is more common than people realize, but patients are often embarrassed to discuss with their doctor. Dr. Reidy discusses causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
Today we are joined by sports medicine specialist, Dr. Blake Averill with Franciscan Health. Dr. Averill highlights the most common signs and symptoms of concussion, as well as a few surprising symptoms. He walks us through how a suspected concussion is evaluated and confirmed. Dr. Averill wraps up the episode by giving an overview of what concussion recovery may look like.
Board-certified in Family Medicine, Dr. James Carlson, will discuss details about the Ketogenic (Keto) Diet.
Board-certified interventional cardiologist, Tansel Turgut MD, will discuss the top 10 myths about cardiovascular disease.
Eric Steinberg, MD, board certified in Gastroenterology at Franciscan Health, will discuss what is Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What’s the Difference? IBD and IBS are not the same, although they do share some symptoms. Dr. Steinberg will share more about these conditions, how they affect your body and available treatments.
Dr. Johnson will explain Spondylitis which is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis - type diseases affecting the joints of the spine and sacroiliac region. All types of spondylitis involve inflammation of the joints, tendons, and ligaments.
Matthew Rachwalski, DO, board certified in Sports Medicine at Franciscan Health, will discuss what frozen shoulder entails and how patients can recover from this painful setback.
Nurse practitioner Holly Myles has a background and passion in fitness. She gives an inside look at the most recent fitness trends and how they impact overall health.
Board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Marcia Johnson, will explain the connection between lupus and heart disease, and the specific types of lupus that put patients at a higher risk for heart problems.