Author: healthprofessionalradio

Guest: Dr. Li Yan
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dr. LI Yan, PhD from Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore currently works as a scientist in Research & Development for Digestive Wellness at Procter and Gamble, in Singapore. There are many facets to Li Yan’s work in the gastrointestinal health arena. She spends a lot of time talking with patients so that she can ensure their needs are fully understood – for example, what gastrointestinal issues and challenges they face in daily life. Additionally, she also liaises with gastroenterologists and doctors to understand the latest treatments available, and to discuss their patients’ responses.

Segment overview: In today’s segment, Dr. Li Yan discusses the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and explains why this condition often goes undiagnosed. The symptoms vary from person to person and these include abdominal pain and discomfort, stomach bloating, as well as chronic diarrhoea and constipation. Dr Li Yan, Research & Development Scientist from P&G, also talks about a once-a-day probiotic supplement in capsule form called Meta Align®. This has been clinically tested to provide relief from symptoms of medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome to help restore the natural balance of the digestive system

Guest: Dr Frank Howes
Presenter: Patrick Reyes
Guest Bio: Dr Frank Howes is an ophthalmologist who specialises in laser vision correction, and the treatment of keratoconus and glaucoma. Dr Howes has performed many laser eye surgery procedures including LASIK and ASLA (PRK). He also specialises in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (sometimes known as clear lens exchange or lensectomy) as well as refractive procedures.

Segment overview: Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease and a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. In Australia, glaucoma patients are now benefitting from a device called iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypassone, one of the world’s smallest FDA-approved medical devices known to be implanted in the human body measuring 1.0 mm long and 0.33 mm wide. It is an entirely new treatment option for glaucoma patients, wherein the device is implanted into the eye’s drainage canal during cataract surgery to restore the natural pathway for fluid outflow and reduce pressure in the eye. Dr Frank Howes, an ophthalmologist who specialises in laser vision correction, talks about glaucoma and how iStent can help patients in their treatment process.

Guest: Jerald D. Wishner, MD, FACS

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Jerald Wishner is the Co-Director for The Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Medical Director for the Colorectal Surgery Program at Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Wishner is Fellowship trained in both colorectal and minimally invasive surgery, has received advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery, and has been designated as a trainer for robotic general and colorectal surgery by Intuitive Surgical.

Segment overview: March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Jerald Wishner discusses a new report from the American Cancer Society that suggests colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among younger people (both millennials and Gen X).

Guest: Gina Neri
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Within days of learning she was pregnant with her 3rd child, Gina – a 39 year-old lawyer living in NYC – learned she had colon cancer. Her only symptom was rectal bleeding and she had no family history of cancer. Wanting to keep the baby, she met with several surgeons who told her that she wouldn’t be able to if she underwent traditional surgery. That’s when she explored the option of robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci System for a minimally-invasive alternative.

Segment overview: Gina Neri talks about being diagnosed with colon cancer at age 39 while pregnant with her third child, and the foundation she set up in her daughter’s name that aims to advocate for lowering the age at which people get screened for colon cancer.

Guest: Dr. Alberto Pinzon Charry
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dr. Alberto Pinzon Charry specialises in the treatment and management of diseases in infants, children and adolescents that result from abnormalities of the immune system. Alberto received his medical degree from the National University of Columbia in 1999. This was followed by a PhD in Immunology at the University of Queensland, completed in 2005; and, subsequently, a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immunology at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and a Fellowship in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Royal and Lady Cilento Children’s Hospitals, completed in 2016.Through his work at Paeds in a Pod, he aims to help his patients and their families to manage their disease and live normal happy lives.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we welcome Dr. Alberto Pinzon Charry here to share his knowledge on childhood allergies. Dr Pinzon Charry specialises in the treatment and management of diseases resulting from abnormalities of the immune system in children including allergic diseases, Urticaria and angioedema as well as immunodeficiency diseases. Dr Pinzon Charry works in partnership with Paeds in a Pod practitioners, including a nutritionist, gastroenterologist and general paediatricians, as well as other specialists and allied health service professionals to provide the highest level of quality medical care for children.

Guest: Laura Ali, RD

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Laura is a Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs for the StarKist Co. She has more than 25 years of nutrition experience ranging from clinical and outpatient nutrition counseling, retail and most recently with the consumer packaged goods industry.

In her current role at StarKist Co. she serves as the company nutrition advisor, recipe developer and driver of their health and wellness initiatives. She also oversees the regulatory and nutrition labeling initiatives for the company.

Segment overview: In this segment, Laura Ali, a Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs for the StarKist Co., discusses how the Starkist Company helps to “Feed The Children.” Learn more and support the cause at: http://www.feedthechildren.org

Guest: Laura Ali, RD

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Laura is a Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs for the StarKist Co. She has more than 25 years of nutrition experience ranging from clinical and outpatient nutrition counseling, retail and most recently with the consumer packaged goods industry.
In her current role at StarKist Co. she serves as the company nutrition advisor, recipe developer and driver of their health and wellness initiatives. She also oversees the regulatory and nutrition labeling initiatives for the company.

Segment overview: In this segment, Laura Ali, a Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs for the StarKist Co., discusses regulatory and nutrition labeling initiatives.