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The Laughing Heart: A Cardiologist's Life and Career Lessons from Joan Rivers Mar 27, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough chats with cardiologist Dr. Andrew Waxler about the life and career lessons he learned from his unique family upbringing as the nephew of celebrity comedian Joan Rivers. He then draws on these lessons to describe important steps people can take to live healthy lifestyles for best cardiac outcomes.

Dietary Changes to Manage PCOS Mar 24, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Polycystic Ovary Syndrom (PCOS) afflicts 10 to 15% of women worldwide, yet physicians often don't recognize the symptoms associated with this disease.

Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto-based naturopath and author of the book 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, about different approaches to managing PCOS and how dietary changes can make huge impacts for women dealing with PCOS.

Behind the Black Box: The Dark Side of Big Pharma Research Mar 24, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Deadly Prescription author Dr. Robert Marx, Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. The two discuss powerful impacts that corporate conflicts of interest from pharmaceutical companies can have on patient health.

Hair, Tendons, and Skin: Oh My! Biotech's Quest for Tissue Regeneration Feb 04, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Lee Buckler, Director, Chief Executive Officer and President of RepliCel Life Sciences based in Vancouver, BC. Mr. Buckler and his colleagues are tackling a mix of medical and cosmetic issues that include hair regeneration, repair of painful and debilitating tendon injuries and rejuvenation of damaged skin.

Guiding Breast Cancer Patients Through the Care Journey: Practice Pearls for PCPs Jan 30, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

How can primary care clinicians best help women facing a diagnosis of breast cancer, and what counseling methods will guide them to optimal treatment plans?

Host Brian McDonough talks with Dr. Richard Bleicher, Director of the Breast Fellowship Training Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, about strategies health care providers should take to help breast cancer patients deal with their diagnosis and prepare for the next steps in therapy.

Miracles We Have Seen: Astonishing Medical Stories That Defy Logic Jan 03, 2017

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Harley Rotbart, MD

Dr. Brian McDonough speaks with Dr. Harley Rotbart, Professor of Pediatrics at University of Colorado School of Medicine and author of the book Miracles We Have Seen: America's Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can't Forget.

This collection of remarkable stories offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of physicians—their humanity and determined devotion to their patients and their patients' families. It reminds us that what we don't know or don't understand isn't necessarily cause for fear, and can even be reason for hope.

Building Bone Vitality Without Dairy, Calcium, Estrogen, or Drugs: Is It Nutritionally Possible? Jan 03, 2017

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Host: Kathy King, RDN

Osteoporosis treatments most commonly focus on drugs, hormone replacement therapies, and mineral supplements. But are there other effective ways to build bone vitality?

On this episode of NutritionEdge, Kathy King speaks with Dr. Amy Lanou, Professor and Chair of Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. Dr. Lanou is author of the book Building Bone Vitality: A Revolutionary Diet Plan to Prevent Bone Loss and Reverse Osteoporosis—Without Dairy, Calcium, Estrogen, or Drugs.

The Rising Diabulimia Epidemic: Safeguarding Diabetic Patients with Eating Disorders Dec 19, 2016

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Diabulimia, defined as the manipulation of insulin treatments by Type 1 diabetic patients in order to lose weight, is a rising problem among teens and young adults in the U.S, particularly young women. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss this dual diagnosis phenomenon of diabetes and eating disorders, ways in which they exacerbate other disease processes, the long term consequences, and management priorities for phycisians is author and registered dietitian Susan Weiner. Susan is a recipient of the AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year award and has devoted much of her writing and clinical expertise to addressing diabulimia in at-risk patients.

How Pediatricians and Parents Help Children Cope With Stress Dec 05, 2016

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Holidays, life events, and even seasonal changes in general can cause an extraordinary amount of stress for young children.

Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Christine Bronstein, entrepreneur and author of the children’s series Stewie Boom!, about different methods gleaned from pediatricians and other parents to help children cope with stress.

Finding Personal Fulfilment at Work and Home Nov 20, 2016

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Brian McDonough explores the importance of finding personal fulfilment in work and home life with Dr. William Schiemann, CEO of Metrus Group and author of Fulfilled! Critical Choices: Work, Home, Life.

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