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Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast

Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN

Ever leave the doctor’s office more confused than when you walked in? Your Checkup: Health Conversations for Motivated Patients is your health ally in a world full of fast appointments and even faster Google searches. Each week, a board certified family medicine physician and a pediatric nurse sit down to answer the questions your doctor didn’t have time to.From understanding diabetes and depression to navigating obesity, high blood pressure, and everyday wellness—we make complex health topics

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28:23

Full Body MRI: Marketing Hype vs. Medical Reality

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. • Full body MRIs cost around $2,500 and are being promoted as the "gold standard" for preventative health without proper medical context • Unlike established screening tests, these scans haven't been evaluated by medical societies for appropriate use in healthy populations • 15-30% of diagnostic images have at least one incidental finding, which can lead to unnecessary anxiety and further testi...

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24:14

Understanding Hypoglycemia Could Save Someone's Life

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. We dive deep into hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), exploring its causes, symptoms, and critical treatment options for patients with diabetes and their loved ones. This episode provides essential knowledge that could potentially save lives in emergency situations. • Hypoglycemia defined as blood sugar below 70 mg/dL, with severe cases below 54 mg/dL • Common causes include excess insulin/medicat...

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21:01

Seasonal Allergies: Medications and Treatments That...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Managing allergic rhinitis requires realistic expectations and a strategic approach to medication. Though no treatment will completely eliminate symptoms, the right combination of therapies can significantly reduce discomfort and improve quality of life during allergy season. • Nasal corticosteroid sprays are first-line treatments that reduce inflammation in nasal passages • Proper technique m...

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32:45

How to Manage Allergies: Trigger Avoidance

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Allergic rhinitis affects 20% of people with substantial impact on quality of life, causing symptoms like nasal inflammation, itchy eyes, and post-nasal drip. • Allergic rhinitis is a nasal reaction to airborne particles causing a histamine response • Symptoms include itchy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, and sinus pressure • Allergens fall into four categories: pollens, insects...

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29:19

Compounding Pharmacies vs. FDA-Approved: The Weight...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. The meteoric rise in demand for weight loss drugs has created widespread shortages, leading to the emergence of compounding pharmacies as an alternative source for these medications. • Compounding pharmacies create custom medications by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to meet specific needs • Unlike FDA-approved medications, compounded drugs don't undergo the same rigorous safety an...

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23:26

The Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Weight Loss and...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Summary In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss the impact of GLP-1 medications on lean body mass and muscle mass during weight loss. They explore definitions of lean body mass and skeletal muscle mass, the effects of weight loss medications on muscle physiology, and strategies to preserve muscle mass through diet and exercise. The conversation emphasizes the impor...

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38:55

Navigating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), covering its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options. They emphasize the importance of understanding IBS as a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population and provide insights into managing symptoms through dietary changes, stress management, and medical treat...

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27:26

The Depression Treatment Triangle: Medications,...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Depression requires a comprehensive treatment approach addressing biological, psychological, and social dimensions for true healing. We explore the three essential components of effective depression management: medication, therapy, and behavioral activation. • Depression categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, with treatment options varying accordingly • PHQ-9 questionnaire serves as both di...

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32:28

Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Help

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. We are offering a trigger warning for this episode as we discuss topics related to depression including suicide. Please know 988 as a phone number and a resource to get immediate help in a mental health crisis. Do you feel persistently sad, hopeless, or disinterested in the things you once enjoyed? This episode of Your Checkup explores the complexities of clinical depression, a common yet...

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28:41

Understanding Measles – News Update, MMR Vaccine, and...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Stay informed and protect your family from measles! In this episode of Your Checkup, we discuss the current measles outbreak, including the situation in Texas. Learn about measles symptoms, how it spreads, and the potential complications. We emphasize the critical role of the MMR vaccine in preventing measles and discuss the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to protect our commun...

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10:39

Wegovy and Knee Osteoarthritis for those with Obesity

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. This episode of Your Checkup examines a recent study investigating the effects of semaglutide, a medication used for weight loss, on individuals with both obesity and knee osteoarthritis. We will delve into how this trial was conducted, the key findings related to weight reduction and pain relief, and what these results might mean for patients experiencing these conditions. The study showed tha...

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43:49

Fighting Health Misinformation: Tips to Stay Informed...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of health information available online? It's getting harder to tell what’s true and what’s not, especially with so much misinformation spreading like wildfire on social media and even through friends and family. This episode of "Your Checkup" will equip you with the tools you need to navigate the confusing world of medical information. We'll discu...

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39:53

Cholesterol Treatment Options: Lifestyle and Medication

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. "Cholesterol Treatment Options" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the available treatments for high cholesterol. The episode explains when treatment is needed, the importance of lifestyle modifications, and a focus on medication options, including statins. This episode aims to help listeners make informed decisions about their cholesterol management and take control of their cardiovascu...

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Norovirus: The Highly Contagious Stomach Bug - What...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. This episode of "Your Checkup" tackles norovirus, a highly contagious virus that's a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the U.S. We'll break down how it spreads, explore common outbreak locations like healthcare facilities, restaurants, schools, and even cruise ships, and give you practical prevention tips. We'll also cover current food safety alerts and discuss how t...

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21:50

Cardiovascular Risk Explained: Prevention and...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply. This episode is designed to inform listeners about cardiovascular health. It explains what cardiovascular risk is, its significance, and the various risk factors involved, such as smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. The episode details how cardiovascular risk is assessed, including the use of risk calculators for different age groups and the importance of considering risk-enhancing factors. Th...

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27:07

Good vs. Bad Cholesterol: A Patient's Guide to...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.This episode is a comprehensive episode designed to educate listeners about the complexities of cholesterol and its impact on cardiovascular health. The episode defines hyperlipidemia detailing various types of lipids, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The discussion covers recommended lipid screening guidelines, risk factors, and the importance of personalized risk assessment. By the...

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22:31

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Risks and...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.The FDA has recently announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to concerns about its safety, based on studies showing it caused cancer in male laboratory rats. This episode of Your Checkup will explore what this means for you, the consumer, including which products commonly contain Red Dye No. 3, why it's being banned, and what to look for on food labels in the meantime. We...

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18:41

hMPV: Human Metapneumovirus Explained

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.This episode of "Your Checkup" provides an in-depth look at Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), a common respiratory virus that often circulates alongside seasonal influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). We will explore how hMPV spreads, its typical cold and flu-like symptoms, and when it can become more severe, potentially leading to complications like pneumonia or bronchiolitis. You'll lear...

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20:41

H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know About the...

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.This episode of "Your Checkup" provides an in-depth look at the current H5N1 bird flu situation, including recent outbreaks in the U.S. Learn how the virus spreads, who is at risk, and practical steps to protect yourself. We'll discuss food safety, how to handle sick or dead birds, and when to seek medical attention. Learn the difference between seasonal flu and bird flu, as well as current vacc...

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23:01

Being a Patient: Achieving Your Goals

Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.This episode of "Your Checkup" dives deep into the science of effective goal setting, offering practical strategies to help you reach your full potential. We'll explore the SMART framework, a powerful method for creating goals that are clear and achievable, and the "fresh start effect," a psychological phenomenon that can significantly boost your motivation. Learn how to use temporal landmarks t...

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