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Allergan’s BOTOX® Treatment for Cervical Dystonia [Interview][Transcript]

26 October 2016

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Guest: Janet Hieshetter
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Janet Hieshetter serves as the Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF). She joined the DMRF in November 20104. Ms. Hieshetter serves on the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Advisory Council and also serves as the Chairman of the Board for the American Brain Coalition. She also served on the Illinois Women’s Health Task Force, Massachusetts Bone Health Task Force, Tennessee’s Task Force on Bone Health, The Texas Task Force on Women’s Health and the Pennsylvania Task Force on Women’s Health. Ms. Hieshetter is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and lives in Chicago, IL.

Segment overview: Janet Hieshetter, Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), talks about Allergan’s BOTOX® as an effective treatment for Cervical Dystonia.

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cervical Dystonia [Interview][Transcript]

26 October 2016

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Guest: Janet Hieshetter
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Janet Hieshetter serves as the Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF). She joined the DMRF in November 20104. Ms. Hieshetter serves on the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Advisory Council and also serves as the Chairman of the Board for the American Brain Coalition. She also served on the Illinois Women’s Health Task Force, Massachusetts Bone Health Task Force, Tennessee’s Task Force on Bone Health, The Texas Task Force on Women’s Health and the Pennsylvania Task Force on Women’s Health. Ms. Hieshetter is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and lives in Chicago, IL.

Segment overview: Janet Hieshetter, Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), talks about the symptoms and proper diagnosis of Cervical Dystonia.

What is Dystonia [Interview][Transcript]

26 October 2016

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Guest: Janet Hieshetter
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Janet Hieshetter serves as the Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF). She joined the DMRF in November 20104. Ms. Hieshetter serves on the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Advisory Council and also serves as the Chairman of the Board for the American Brain Coalition. She also served on the Illinois Women’s Health Task Force, Massachusetts Bone Health Task Force, Tennessee’s Task Force on Bone Health, The Texas Task Force on Women’s Health and the Pennsylvania Task Force on Women’s Health. Ms. Hieshetter is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and lives in Chicago, IL.

Segment overview: Janet Hieshetter, Executive Director of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), discusses the results of a survey collaboration with DMRF and Allergan Inc, that show a need for greater awareness of Cervical Dystonia.

The Health News – 26 October 2016

26 October 2016

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Overview:
• Medical devices such as cardiac implants, used by hundreds of thousands of people, are vulnerable to potentially life-threatening cyberattacks, claims new research. The report said the wireless communications in St. Jude devices were vulnerable to hacking.

• Flinders Fertility clinical services had to destroy dozens of embryos after a generator failed at Flinders Medical Centre during the statewide blackout last month, has revealed plans to move to a new site. About 50 embryos from 12 clients were rendered unviable after the blackout.

• The RSL has pulled out of being a partner in the redevelopment of the Daw Park Repatriation General Hospital citing “internal issues within the consortium”. The closure of the Repat is part of the State Government’s Transforming Health plan to reform the state’s hospital system.

The Health News – 25 October 2016

25 October 2016

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Overview:
• Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett has called for the performance bonuses of top executives to be linked to the mental wellbeing of their staff. He said close to $11 billion was lost in productivity each year because staff were not happy at work.

• Crucial information about the death of a 10-year-old boy was lost after his test results were deleted, along with those of 151 other children, an inquest has heard. A spokesman for Nepean Hospital declined to comment on the case because it was part of an ongoing coronial inquest.

• The latest figures from the Federal Health Department show travellers arriving from countries such as Fiji, Tonga and Mexico have brought Zika virus to Australia. With wet season approaching in the north, public health authorities are preparing for a heavy mosquito breeding season.

The Prevalence of Low Libido in Women [Interview][Transcript]

24 October 2016

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Guest: Dr. Leah Millheiser
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Millheiser is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Stanford University Medical Center. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; as well as, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. In addition, Dr. Millheiser is the Chief Scientific Officer of Nuelle, a sexual wellness and intimate care company focused on delivering groundbreaking solutions made specifically for women.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Millheiser, MD, OB/GYN, discusses stats from a new Harris Poll survey that sheds light on the prevalence of low libido in women and the impact it has on their lives.

Common Myths Surrounding Female Sexual Dysfunction [Interview][Transcript]

24 October 2016

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Guest: Dr. Leah Millheiser
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Millheiser is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Stanford University Medical Center. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; as well as, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. In addition, Dr. Millheiser is the Chief Scientific Officer of Nuelle, a sexual wellness and intimate care company focused on delivering groundbreaking solutions made specifically for women.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Millheiser, MD, OB/GYN, talks about common myths related to female sex drive and desire, and offers guidance and resources for women to take control of their sexual health.

The Four Forms of Female Sexual Dysfunction [Interview][Transcript]

24 October 2016

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Guest: Dr. Leah Millheiser
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Millheiser is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Stanford University Medical Center. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; as well as, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. In addition, Dr. Millheiser is the Chief Scientific Officer of Nuelle, a sexual wellness and intimate care company focused on delivering groundbreaking solutions made specifically for women.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Millheiser, MD, OB/GYN, discusses the four forms of female sexual dysfunction.

The Specialty of Urogynecology [Interview][Transcript]

24 October 2016

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Guest: Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Division Chief, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center Fellowship Program Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center Chair, Gynecology Quality Assurance Committee, UH Cleveland Medical Center Assistant Professor, Urology, CWRU School of Medicine Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, CWRU School of Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan, Division Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio discusses the field of Urogynecology.

Frequent Night Time Urination and Nocturia Treatment Options [Interview][Transcript]

24 October 2016

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Guest: Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Division Chief, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center Fellowship Program Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center Chair, Gynecology Quality Assurance Committee, UH Cleveland Medical Center Assistant Professor, Urology, CWRU School of Medicine Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, CWRU School of Medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan, Division Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio talks about treatment of Nocturia.