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Geriatrics

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What You Need to Know About Influenza Pathways &...

Geriatrics ·

2019/09/06

Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Michael G. Ison, MD, MS What’s the difference between a neuraminidase inhibitor and an endonuclease inhibitor? That’s what this activity will explore, in addition to how this new endonuclease inhibitor works, if it’s for everyone, and which biologic pathways and related MOAs for antiviral agents are effective against influenza A and B. Since the launch of the activity, the US FDA has approved a new indication for baloxavir marboxil to include the

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Defining the Various Aspects of Dementia

Geriatrics ·

2019/01/18

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Patricia (Tia) Powell, MD Since dementia is one of the most common health problems in the United States, it's hard not to know at least one person who is impacted by it. Proof of this is Dr. Tia Powell, who discusses the far-reaching impacts of dementia with Dr. Brian McDonough.

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Can Listening to Music Improve Your Health?

Geriatrics ·

2019/01/18

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Kenneth Davin Fine, MD Dr. Brian McDonough brings up an age-old question: can listening to music cure your ailments? In an attempt to put this long-lived discussion to rest, Dr. McDonough welcomes Dr. Kenny Fine, a physician-musician of 15 years.

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Best in Show: The Health Benefits of Therapy Dogs

Geriatrics ·

2017/12/11

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Several studies have shown that therapy dogs help to reduce people’s pain levels and anxiety. Therapy dogs have also been found to increase patients’ physical, mental, emotional and social states and improve their quality of life. Host Dr. Brian McDonough talks with David Frei, co-creator of Angel on a Leash, a charity supporting therapy dog programs that serve health care facilities, about how therapy dogs bring comfort, affection and happiness to

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Olive Oil: The Secret Ingredient Preventing...

Geriatrics ·

2017/08/25

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP The Mediterranean Diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Extra-virgin olive oil, a specific ingredient used abundantly in this diet, is now speculated to help protect people against cognitive decline. Host Brian McDonough talks with Domenico Pratico, Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology at the Center for Translational Medicine at the Louis Katz

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Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love...

Geriatrics ·

2017/01/23

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Dr. Maurice Pickards talks with Dr. Edward Shaw about his book Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey. Dr. Shaw shares how love can lift a corner of dementia’s dark curtain to cultivate an emotional connection amid memory loss. The book provides focused help for those feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer’s.

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Brain Food for Seniors: Dietary Impacts on Cognition...

Geriatrics ·

2017/01/16

Host: Kathy King, RDN Can good nutrition improve cognition in the aging brain, as well as expand life spans in older adults? Host Kathy King speaks with dietitian and nutrition consultant Matthew Ruscigno about the latest research and subsequent dietetic recommendations aimed at seniors. They discuss which foods and dietary practices are now associated with helping seniors preserve cognition and live longer.

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Tissue-Specific Protein Clusters May Help Predict...

Geriatrics ·

2016/10/25

A protein homeostasis signature in healthy brains recapitulates tissue vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease Rosie Freer, Pietro Sormanni, Giulia Vecchi, Prajwal Ciryam, Christopher M. Dobson, and Michele Vendruscolo Science Advances 10 Aug 2016: Vol. 2, no. 8, e1600947 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1600947 Abstract: In Alzheimer’s disease, aggregates of Aβ and tau in amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles spread progressively across brain tissues following a characteristic pattern, implying a

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Challenges and Solutions to Alzheimer's Research...

Geriatrics ·

2016/09/19

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia among people aged 65 and older. With the population of older Americans growing, research for new therapies becomes ever more critical. Yet one of the most important factors in advancing research, fundraising, has been hampered by numerous challenges. Host Dr. Brian McDonough talks with Charles Fushcillo Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America about

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Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in the Elderly: Best...

Geriatrics ·

2016/05/09

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA Guest: Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, CS, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA Host Dr. Alan Brown welcomes Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA, President-Elect of the National Lipid Association. Joyce serves as a consultative education specialist in cardiovascular risk intervention with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Their discussion focuses on lipid management to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk in elderly patient populations. Thhis

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The Rising Obesity Epidemic in Senior Populations

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2016/04/11

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP According to a recent study, the percentage of elderly people in American nursing homes who are moderately to severely overweight has climbed to 25%, a dramatic increase from 14% back in 2000. How does this alarming trend affect both health outcomes and care delivery in caregiving settings? Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss this underrecognized issue of obesity in senior populations is Dr. Caroline Cederquist, bariatrics expert and founder of

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Patients on the Crossroads of Care: Clinical...

Geriatrics ·

2016/03/28

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP The Baby Boomer generation is fast-approaching a critical period in health care decision-making, the choices of which may dictate continued health or rapid decline. What are the care priorities that clinicians should keep in mind with this special population? Joining Dr. Brian McDonough is Marcia Feldt, author of The Oys & Joys, a novel that crystalizes many of the challenges facing Baby Boomers through the eyes of four women. Ms. Feldt describes

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Delaying or Deferring the Onset of Alzheimer’s...

Geriatrics ·

2015/12/28

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Host Jennifer Caudle, DO welcomes Robert Nagele, PhD, a Rowan University researcher and Professor at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Nagele and his team are closing in on a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, cancers and other diseases by searching for the autoantibodies created by the disease processes. The test has initially shown to be remarkably accurate in research trials with a capability to accurately assess

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Treatment Options for Painful Intercourse in...

Geriatrics ·

2015/12/21

Host: Thomas C. Wright, Jr., MD Guest: David Gandell, MD For women entering menopause, increased pain during intercourse is a common but little discussed problem which dramatically affects quality of life. While there are several treatment options available, many clinicians aren't up to date. Joining host Dr. Tom Wright to discuss current therapies for painful intercourse in this patient population is Dr. David Gandell, Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at the University of Rochester in

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Dyslipidemia in The Elderly: How Old is "Too Old" to...

Geriatrics ·

2015/07/27

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA Guest: Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, CS, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA One of the most recurrent questions that cardiologists and lipidologists face in daily practice is how to best approach the elderly patient with dyslipidemia. Joining Dr. Alan Brown for special considerations in this population and guideline-based recommendations for management is Joyce Ross, certified registered nurse practitioner, clinical lipid specialist, and President-Elect of the

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Systemic Hormonal Therapy Options for Post-Menopausal...

Geriatrics ·

2014/12/15

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Post-menopausal patients have many options and choices for hormone therapy. But what are the issues and increased risks, if any? What are the latest updates from recent hormone therapy clinical trials and how does this impact clinical practice? Host Dr. Prathima Setty welcomes Dr. JoAnn V. Pinkerton to discuss various hormone therapy options and the latest updates in this area of concern for our patients. Dr. Pinkerton is the Director for the Midlife Division

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Knee Replacement Procedures: When to Hold vs Refer...

Geriatrics ·

2014/12/01

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Dr. David Fisher, orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Total Joint Center at Indiana Orthopedic Hospital, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss historical to current methods and technologies in knee replacement procedures, and how primary care clinicians can assess patients for surgical vs non-surgical interventions in patients with chronic knee pain.

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The Other Talk: A Guide to Talking with Your Adult...

Geriatrics ·

2014/09/22

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD It's a common rite of passage for parents to have "The Talk" with their kids about the beginning of life (aka the birds and the bees). But as parents age, the "Other Talk" focusing on their later years of life is equally important. Yet this discussion between parents and adult children is frequently neglected, leaving both parties with no contingency plans or options after a health crisis hits. In The Other Talk: A Guide to Talking with Your Adult Children

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Sexuality in Elder Women: Why Physicians Need to Ask...

Geriatrics ·

2014/07/25

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD It is known from prior studies that healthcare professionals who wait for the subjects of sex and intimacy to be brought forth by their patients will typically not cover these important health topics at all. Nowhere is this more prominent than in elderly patient populations, particularly in women, where even the mere idea of continuing sexuality is so often ignored. Dr. Michael Krychman, Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and

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How to Help Family Caregivers

Geriatrics ·

2014/05/02

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Patients who receive care from close family members are on the rise; however, the needs of family caregivers are often neglected. Host Dr. Maurice Pickard welcomes Joanne Lynn, MD, Director of the Center for Elder Care and Advanced Illness at the Altarum Institute to discuss strategies clinicians can use to ease the various physical, emotional, and financial burdens for family members who take on caregiving roles. Download and listen today!

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