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Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know

Lindsey Dahl & Kirsten Juhl

The mission of this podcast is to educate and inform about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips on navigating the health system and everything in between.

health fitness & nutrition

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Episode 21 - Exploring Menopause

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2019/12/02

Exploring MenopauseToday Dr. Jean Marie McGowan joins us to talk about menopause. Jean Marie McGowan, MD NCMP FACP is an Internal Medicine physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She attended the American University of the Caribbean for medical school and completed Internal Medicine residency, serving as chief resident, at the University of North Dakota in Fargo. Dr. McGowan started working for Sanford Health in the summer of 2016 and focused on improving women’s healthcare. She became

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Episode 20 - The Thyroid Episode

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2019/11/18

The THYROID episodeThyroid gland sits low in the neck. Secretes two forms of thyroid hormone - T3 and T4Symptoms: affects the heart rate, weight, hair, mood, reflexes, bowels, energyTSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is measured in the blood to monitor thyroid levels High TSH means low thyroid Low TSH means high thyroidGoiter is enlargement of thyroid tissue. Can be active and secrete thyroid hormone or inactive.Thyroid cancer: most common is papillary thyroid cancer - highly treatable

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Episode 19 - Medications and Deprescribing

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2019/11/04

Medications and DeprescribingToday we discuss medications, polypharmacy, and deprescribing.We are joined by clinical pharmacist Dr. Douglas Gugel-Bryant, PharmD, BCPS for this week’s conversation. Doug received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biochemistry from Capital University in Bexley, OH. He received his Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2017 from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. He went on to do a post-graduate residency program with the Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Pharmacotherapy

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Episode 18 - Understanding Your Lab Results

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2019/10/20

Understanding Your Lab ResultsIn this episode, Drs. Lindsey and Kirsten provide an overview of the routine labs. We answer the following questions:- When are routine labs being ordered?- What does the lab result mean?- What are some causes of high or low results?- Which labs, when mildly abnormal, are not worrisome?Lab tests included are the chemistry panel, the complete blood count, thyroid tests, hemoglobin A1c, and cholesterol.Health Pearl: diastole is a phase in the heart cycle during which the

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00:27:14

Episode 17 - Bone Health

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2019/10/06

Bone HealthOsteoporosis diagnosis: DEXA scan T score of <-2.5 or diagnosed clinically - a fall from standing height resulting in fracture or evidence of spinal compression fracturesRisk factors: age, female sex, previous fracture, family history of osteoporosis, medication like prednisone, smoking, excess alcohol intake, small frame...There are no symptoms of osteoporosis- can see loss of height or forward hunched posture “kyphosis”People with osteoporosis break their hip and that is what

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Episode 16 - Depression and Prevention of Suicide

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2019/09/23

Episode 16: Depression & Prevention of SuicideEmily Gard, LICSW, joins us to talk about depression and suicide. Emily is a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker and nationally certified mental health first aid trainer with over ten years of experience in the field of social work. Emily earned her undergraduate degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. She initially worked as a chemical dependency social worker before pursuing

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Episode 15 - Congestive Heart Failure

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2019/09/09

Congestive Heart Failure2 types:Systolic heart failure: pump weakens, ejection fraction (EF) less than 55%Causes: heart attack, valvular heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, viral, high blood pressure, excessive alcohol useSymptoms: shortness of breath with activity, difficulty breathing when lying flat at night, swelling in the legs and fluid retentionEvaluation: clinical exam, stress test, echocardiogram, blood tests, chest xrayTreatment: medications include ACEi/ARB’s, beta-blockers,

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Episode 14 - What To Expect When You're Aging

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2019/08/26

What to expect when you’re… aging!Consider yourself warned! We talk about normal aging and how to minimize the impact of age on the body.From head to toe:Hair thinning - occurs in women as well as men. Additionally, patterns of hair growth change with age.Vision changes - decreased visual acuity, cataracts, and reading glasses are commonDental - false teeth, dentures. Oral hygiene becomes more difficult due to decreased dexterity of the hands.Hearing - hearing loss. Treatment is important due to

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00:25:08

Episode 13 - Aging Well

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2019/08/12

Episode 13 - Aging WellAging - the sum of all changes that occur with the passage of time that lead to functional impairment and eventually deathFactors affecting age: genetics, environment (stressors, habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet)It’s important to thing about death in order to help decide what living and aging well means for you. Take time to have conversations with your loved ones about what matters to you (quality of life versus quantity of life, what activities are important

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Episode 12 - The Waterworks for Men

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2019/07/29

The Waterworks for MenGuest: Dr. Darin Lang, Internist and Geriatrician at Sanford Health. Trained at Virginia Mason in Seattle and Emory University for Geriatrics in Atlanta. Darin was born and raised in North Dakota. He’s been in his current practice at Sanford Health for 15 years working in outpatient Internal Medicine, nursing home care, and as a hospitalist. He is also the Internal Medicine Department Chair and an associate professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota School of

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Episode 11 - Navigating Life Changes

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2019/07/14

Navigating Life ChangesLife transitions can be exciting at times but can also contribute to isolation, depression, and anxiety. Some major life changes include the birth of a child, menopause, becoming an “empty nester,” retirement, loss of a loved one, and loss of independence in the elderly. We talk with Dr. Zielke, PhD, and Trishia Powell, LICSW, about identifying signs and symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety; treatment options for these symptoms, and behavioral strategies to help reduce

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Episode 10 - A Salty Note on Sodium Chloride

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2019/07/01

A Salty Note on Sodium ChlorideSalt or Sodium Chloride recommended daily intake 2300mg daily or 1 teaspoonHigh salt diet can contribute to high blood pressure or hypertension as well as worsen congestive heart failure or worsen swelling in lower extremities from venous insufficiency or leaky veinsREAD FOOD LABELS!Salty six = deli meat, pizza, canned soups, breads, tacos, cheeseAlso watch out for pickled items!Health Pearl: Try a foam roller to roll out aches and pains!Follow us on Facebook and

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00:29:47

Episode 9 - Eating for Health

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2019/06/17

Eating for healthThis week we discuss nutrition and eating for health.Nutrition: healthful food to fuel your body.Positive nutrition can provide energy, boost immunity, improve overall healthHarmful eating patterns can lead to diabetes, heart disease, strokes, other health conditionsWhat matters? Calories, fat, carbs, protein? Is there a magic bullet? Whole foods - veggies, whole grains, fruits, legumes, seeds, nutsTry to target the 80-20 rule. Eat healthful foods 80% of the time and occasionally

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Episode 8 - Sleep

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2019/06/03

Episode 8 - SleepInsomnia = Sleep difficultiesMultiple causes of sleep disruption: Obstructive sleep apnea, the need to urinate, medication side effects, restless leg syndrome, heart burn, worry, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), uncontrolled asthmaCaffeine can disrupt sleep. If having difficulties would limit intake to before noon.Alcohol- poor sleep quality even if you feel helps you get to sleepMedications that can disrupt sleep: decongestants, antihistamines (allergy and cold meds), nicotine

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Episode 7 - Living Well With Dementia

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2019/05/20

Episode 7: Living Well with DementiaDementia - changes in memory and thinking that are beyond what is normal for age. It is progressive (worsens over time).Treatment can slow progression of dementia, but there is no cure. It is felt that regular exercise, following a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean diet, and staying socially and cognitively engaged can help prevent dementia. Controlling chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can also help with

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Episode 6 - Diabetes

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2019/05/06

Millions in US have diabetes or prediabetes but it is often PREVENTABLEDiabetes Type 2: High blood sugar levels because of insulin resistance. Occurs when insulin released from the pancreas is less effective at moving sugar (glucose) from the blood stream into the cells.Danger of high blood sugar levels over time- can cause blindness, numbness/pain in feet (neuropathy), kidney failure, heart attack/strokes, PAD (peripheral arterial disease), lead to amputationsRisk factors: diets high in sugars,

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Episode 5 - A Shot of Health

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2019/04/22

Episode 5: A Shot of HealthToday we focus on four adult immunizations: tetanus, pneumonia, shingles, and influenza.Tetanus - a tetanus (Td) booster is needed every 10 years or less. Every adult should get Tdap once to protect against pertussis (whooping cough). Tetanus can be acquired from a skin puncture by rusty metal, and is also present throughout the environment, especially in soil.Pneumonia - pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection / infection of the lungs. It can be caused by

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Episode 4 - Urinary Tract Infections

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2019/04/08

Episode 4: Urinary Tract InfectionsWe discuss the anatomy of the urinary tract: bladder, ureters, and kidneysWe discuss infection being a pathogen (bacteria) causing an illness. This is different than bacteria that live with us that do NOT cause infection (colonized or part of our microbiome)We discuss symptoms of possible bacterial UTI: burning with urination, frequency, urgency, incontinence, pelvic pain/pressure, fever, chills, flank pain (pain over the kidneys)Other possible causes of similar

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00:41:59

Episode 3 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

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2019/03/25

Episode 3: Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseWe explain the “leaky faucet” analogy for reducing risk of heart attacks and strokes.We discuss the population that benefits from aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes and the population for whom aspirin is no longer recommended.We discuss the benefits and role of statin medications in preventing heart attacks and strokes.Supplements - we talk about fish oil, Coq10, and red rice yeast extract.We explain which foods are best to avoid in order to

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00:40:33

Episode 2 - Getting the most out of your clinic visit

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2019/03/11

Episode 2: Getting the most out of your clinic visit.Although you’ve probably been attending doctor appointments for years, you may not know everything that happens around your visit. Lindsey and Kirsten discuss what to expect at an office visit and how to maximize the time you have with your clinician.Setting an agenda can be a useful tool to ensure that concerns are addressed.The difference between annual exams and rechecks is discussed.New research and changing health status of our population has

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