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Radiation Nation: The Effects of Cell Phones on Children's Brains Jul 17, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Could constant cell phone use be damaging children's brains?

Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Daniel Debaun, author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology," about how electromagnetic frequency (EMF) radiation produced by modern technology such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, Wi-Fi, and smart meters may be emerging as a health threat with many unknown consequences.

Preparing for MACRA in Your Primary Care Practice Jul 07, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Katherine Schneider, MD

What does MACRA mean to the clinical practice environment, and how will it impact your own practice? Dr. Katherine Schneider, President and CEO of the Delaware Valley Accountable Care Organization, discusses how MACRA is affecting physician practices. Host Dr. Brian McDonough joins her to outline what physicians can do to prepare for the changing landscape of payment through Medicare.

Linking p53 Variation to Breast Cancer Risk in African American Women Jun 19, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

It's widely known that genetics, family history, race, and other factors all play important roles in cancer risk. But what kinds of roles do they play, specifically, and how can we leverage these understandings into better primary care?

Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Maureen Murphy, research scientist at the Wistar Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy has spent the past twenty years studying how genes affect breast cancer risk in women, particularly for African American populations. She discusses her findings on the discovery of p53 protein variants and how this advances the role for precision medicine in treating breast cancer.

The Biophysics of Minimizing Brain Damage After Hemorrhagic Stroke Jun 12, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Annalisa Scimemi

Hemorrhagic strokes account for about 200,000 strokes per year. Of those who survive, about 66 percent suffer some permanent brain damage. Our guest, biophysicist Dr. Annalisa Scimemi, has been studying the receptors in the brain that may contribute to brain damage immediately after hemorrhagic stroke. Alongside host Dr. Brian McDonough, she will discuss how to lessen the effects of brain damage following a stroke.

Finding Calm in Your Daily Life: Lasting Meditation Techniques Jun 07, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Michel Pascal

Most of us struggle to be productive during the workday due to daily stress. The task of decluttering our minds proves challenging. On this segment, Michel Pascal, author of the book Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being, speaks with host Dr. Brian McDonough about ways to achieve calmness and improve productivity in our daily lives. He provides meditation techniques that reduce stress, de-clutter minds, and help one to discover inner peace.

Head's Up! Why Wearing Bike Helmets Can't Be Overlooked May 29, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Howard Spiva

Wearing a helmet is an overlooked but critical safety precaution, particularly among children. Attorney Howard Spiva knows the lifelong struggle of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, having devoting much of his career to providing helmet safety education for children. Joined by host Brian McDonough, Mr. Spiva discusses important details about helmet safety, the current status of helmet laws, and continuing efforts to reduce traumatic brain injuries nationwide.

The Financial Burden of Cancer: Report from the American Cancer Society May 22, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Jennifer Singleterry, Senior Analyst of Policy and Legislative Support for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network, about the organization's new report revealing monetary burdens for cancer patients.

Senator John Barrasso, MD on the State of American Health Care Apr 05, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Dr. John Barrasso, US Senator from Wyoming and former orthopedic surgeon, about the current state of health care policy as seen from the senate floor.

Tobacco Cessation: Clinical and Public Health Perspectives on Breaking the Habit Apr 03, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Host Brian McDonough talks with Dr. Joel Nitzkin, preventive medicine physician and senior fellow in tobacco policy for the R Street Institute. The two discuss their respective priorities for reducing tobacco-attributable illnesses and death.

The Wild Turmeric Cure: 4,000 Years of Healing Applications Mar 31, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough chats with physician and nutrition expert Dr. Cass Ingram, author of The Wild Turmeric Cure, about the various reported health benefits of wild turmeric as a disease-preventing spice.

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