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5th Bioceuticals Research Symposium: Hidden Gut Disorders [Interview][Transcript]

10 April 2017

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Guest: Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis has been a practicing naturopathic physician since his graduation from National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in 1978. He has been a professor at NUNM since 1985, teaching a variety of courses but primarily focusing on gastroenterology and GI physical medicine. His clinic rotations are particularly popular among NUNM doctoral students. In addition to supervising clinical rotations he also maintains a part-time practice at 8Hearts Health and Wellness in Portland, Oregon.

Segment overview: Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis will be a speaker at the 5th BioCeuticals Research Symposium on April 21-23, 2017 in Sydney. He is a naturopathic physician and will be presenting on his field of research into small intestine bacterial overgrowth -SIBO – causes, testing, diet, prescription and preventative measures, and why some people suffer from gut conditions while others don’t.

IU Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program [Interview][Transcript]

10 April 2017

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Guest: Dr. David Goldrath
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Goldrath attended the University of Michigan Medical School, the University of Wisconsin for residency and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business for his Business of Medicine Physician MBA. He is the President of Comprehensive Urologic Care S.C. He is in full time practice specializing in Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. David Goldrath discusses his experience in the IU Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program.

How Fear of Cancer can Paralyze Patients [Interview][Transcript]

10 April 2017

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Guest: Dr. Kevin Ryan

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Kevin P. Ryan, MD FACP COL USAF (ret) graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Georgetown University, summa cum laude, AOA from Georgetown Medical School and was heavily decorated during his career in the USAF medical corps retiring as a full Colonel . He is a clinical full Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine and has authored numerous research and clinical papers, book chapters, and abstracts in Hematology/Oncology.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Kevin Ryan, author of “When Tumor is The Rumor and Cancer is the Answer: A comprehensive text for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families” discusses how fear of cancer can paralyze patients and even lead to a bad outcome. He also touches on medical ethics and advice to family members on talking with their loved ones about their cancer.

High Quality Data Solutions to Support Health Organizations’ Data Management

10 April 2017

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Guest: Gavin Robertson
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Gavin Robertson, CTO and SVP of WhamTech, after earning a BSc (Hons) in Chemical and Process Engineering and a MEng in Petroleum Engineering both at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gavin spent more than 15 years in the domestic U.S. and international oil and gas industry, often working with data-related projects. After a period as a consultant to WhamTech, Gavin joined as CTO and Senior VP in 1999, responsible for product design and development, and technical sales and marketing.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, Gavin Robertson CTO and SVP of WhamTech, discusses topic of interoperability in healthcare as well as an give an introduction to WhamTech.

The Health News – 10 April 2017

10 April 2017

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Overview:

• A South Australian woman who admits to supplying cannabis oil to terminally ill people free of charge has said she’ll be an even more vocal advocate for medicinal cannabis after being charged with drug offences.

• More than 5,000 residents in a central Victorian shire have completed a youth mental health first aid course dramatically reducing their once high suicide rates to zero among participants. Started by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the mental health promotion model, which began seven years ago, is aimed at reducing youth suicide in rural communities through its Youth Mental Health First Aid training.

• Fake wellness blogger Belle Gibson has been ordered to pay $30,000 in prosecution costs, with a further six-figure penalty possible, in a case brought by Consumer Affairs Victoria. Justice Debra Mortimer last month found the 25-year-old and her company Inkerman Road Nominees guilty of misleading and deceptive conduct. The company, which has since shut down, made $420,000 from sales of The Whole Pantry cookbook and smart phone application.

Sitting is the New Smoking [Interview][Transcript]

7 April 2017

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Guest: Professor Linda Kenedy

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Linda Kenedy is a professor of Practice at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. At Creighton, Kenedy teaches graduate classes in the Health & Wellness Coaching program and undergraduate classes to students in the Creighton University Healthy Lifestyle Management program. Kenedy has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a master’s degree in Health Education. In addition to teaching at Creighton, Linda is a wellness coordinator for the Nebraska Educators Health Alliance and a RYT-200 yoga teacher.

Segment overview: Creighton University Professor of Practice Linda Kenedy discusses the credibility of the phrase “sitting is the new smoking”, and the current research regarding the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

How to Manage your Healthcare Expenses with Less Inconvenience [Interview][Transcript]

7 April 2017

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Guest: Thomas Torre

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Thomas Torre joined Copatient as chief executive officer in September 2015 with over three decades of leadership experience in the healthcare and financial management industries. Before joining Copatient, Tom served as CEO, board member and co-founder of Alegeus Technologies, a leading provider of payment and healthcare information technology solutions.

Segment overview: In this Health Supplier Segment, Thomas Torre, CEO of Copatient discusses how he and his team help individuals and businesses navigate healthcare finance management.

Prevent Heart Health Issues thru Cholesterol Level Maintenance [Interview][Transcript]

7 April 2017

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Guest: Gerald Quigley

Presenter: Patrick Reyes

Guest Bio: Gerald Quigley is a Community Pharmacist and Medical Herbalist with skills in the integration of complementary medicines with prescribed medicines. Gerald’s joint qualifications give him a unique overview of health from a holistic perspective. This means that Gerald not only looks at the symptomatic treatment which leaves a gap in the recovery phase. He is a regular columnist in Retail Pharmacy magazine, and contributor to a wide variety of health and pharmacy publications.

Segment overview: In this segment we welcome Gerald Quigley to discuss how we can maintaining our cholesterol levels within normal range. For more information about cholesterol management please visit www.raydel.com.au

The Health News – 7 April 2017

7 April 2017

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Overview:

• One 15-year-old teenager is in juvenile detention and another is recovering at home, after the they bought 34 prescription benzoxazepine pills, used for anxiety and depression, to take with alcohol over the weekend. Local youth worker Dave Bell, from the Spirit Mentoring program, said parents were becoming increasingly concerned about their children buying prescription pills on the street. Professor Kate Conigrave, addiction specialist from the University of Sydney, said prescription drug misuse was one of the biggest health issues in Australia.

• The first major outbreak of measles in Sydney in five years was sparked by a traveller who contracted it in Indonesia, then introduced it to others in western Sydney, NSW health authorities say. Director of Communicable Diseases at NSW Health, Vicky Sheppeard, said “a variety of people have been affected”. Sheppeard also said that the 10 most recently notified measles cases have ranged in age from newborn to 47 years of age.

• Research from the University of New South Wales shows, in the past five years alone, four novel subtypes and three novel variant strains of influenza have emerged in humans. PhD student Dr Chau Bui from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) Centre for Research Excellence in Epidemic Response said there was an increased risk a bird flu strain [that] could emerge …[which] could cause a human pandemic.

The Health News – 6 April 2017

6 April 2017

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• Scientists at the University of Queensland’s Brain Institute (QBI) found using ultrasound scanning along with an antibody drug reduced Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. The technique allowed more of the medication to get into the brain to clear out the proteins that cause Alzheimer’s, Professor Jurgen Gotz from the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at QBI said.

• Despite offers of a salary package of more than half a million dollars per year, the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has been unable to find a permanent clinical director of mental health for the Goldfields. The position, which is ultimately responsible for the care of mental health patients across WA’s Goldfields and Esperance regions, has been substantively vacant since April 2014.

• Senator Xenophon says Oakden, which cares for vulnerable dementia patients, is dysfunctional because of a litany of problems. The MP met with Barb Spriggs, whose late husband Bob suffered mistreatment, including drug overdosing and bruising. Senator Xenophon said there were questions the Federal Government should answer and he wanted Mrs Spriggs to be able to meet federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt.