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

dr_sangeeta_mahajan_bladder_control_problemsGuest: 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.

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What is Nocturia [Interview][Transcript]

dr_sangeeta_mahajan_nocturiaGuest: 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 Nocturia, a highly prevalent urological condition characterized by repeated awaking from sleep to empty the bladder.

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The Growing Need for Doctors [Interview][Transcript]

dr_sylvia_morris_demand_for_doctorsGuest: Dr. Sylvia Morris
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sylvia E. Morris, MD, MPH is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. Dr. Morris’s goal is to utilize media to improve our nation’s public health by combining her training in Internal Medicine, Holistic Medicine and Public Health.
Currently, she is a Senior Medical Director on the Revenue Cycle Solutions team at The Advisory Board Company and a contributor for the US News & World Reports Medical School Admissions’ blog. Dr. Morris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She gained a Master’s degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, with a certificate in Health Policy and Management. Her Medical degree is from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle.

Segment overview: Dr. Sylvia Morris, MD, discusses the future of healthcare and the need for doctors.

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Cultural Diversity in the Medical Profession [Interview][Transcript]

dr_sylvia_morris_medical_professionGuest: Dr. Sylvia Morris
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sylvia E. Morris, MD, MPH is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. Dr. Morris’s goal is to utilize media to improve our nation’s public health by combining her training in Internal Medicine, Holistic Medicine and Public Health.
Currently, she is a Senior Medical Director on the Revenue Cycle Solutions team at The Advisory Board Company and a contributor for the US News & World Reports Medical School Admissions’ blog. Dr. Morris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She gained a Master’s degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, with a certificate in Health Policy and Management. Her Medical degree is from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle.

Segment overview: Dr. Sylvia Morris, MD, talks about cultural diversity in the medical profession.

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Characteristics of the Successful Medical School Applicant [Interview][Transcript]

dr_sylvia_morris_medical_school_applicationGuest: Dr. Sylvia Morris
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sylvia E. Morris, MD, MPH is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. Dr. Morris’s goal is to utilize media to improve our nation’s public health by combining her training in Internal Medicine, Holistic Medicine and Public Health.
Currently, she is a Senior Medical Director on the Revenue Cycle Solutions team at The Advisory Board Company and a contributor for the US News & World Reports Medical School Admissions’ blog. Dr. Morris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She gained a Master’s degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, with a certificate in Health Policy and Management. Her Medical degree is from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle.

Segment overview: Dr. Sylvia Morris, MD, discusses the characteristics of successful med school applicants and some tips for students considering medical school.

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World Osteoporosis Day Reminding you to Love your Bones [Interview][Transcript]

dr_andrew_briggs_world_osteoporosis_dayGuest: Dr. Andrew Briggs
Presenter: Patrick Reyes
Guest Bio: Associate Professor Andrew Briggs’ career has included senior roles in clinical practice, research and health policy. He completed his PhD in 2006 at the University of Melbourne in the area of osteoporosis and spinal biomechanics and motor control. Andrew is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (FACP), awarded based on original contribution to musculoskeletal healthcare.
In his current role, Andrew Briggs has established a research group at Curtin to undertake work which focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of musculoskeletal health policy initiatives, particularly Models of Care. This program of work involves partnership with Government agencies, health services, consumers, non-government organisations and international organisations. Andrew maintains an active involvement with the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health of the Bone and Joint Decade.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we welcome Associate Professor Andrew Briggs here to talks about bone health as we celebrate World Osteoporosis Day. For this year’s campaign, health professionals and health authorities are called to prioritize osteoporosis and fracture prevention by ensuring that people at high-risk are assessed and appropriately treated as well as to remind the public to take early action to protect their bone and muscle health. You can read more to understand about the different orthopedic surgeries, and treatments which can help you.
Currently, Dr. Briggs co-leads a team whose programme of research is focussed on evaluation and implementation of health policy for musculoskeletal health, and examining and closing evidence-practice gaps in musculoskeletal healthcare with a focus on persistent pain, inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

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Poor Sleep Patterns and Insomnia Contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder [Interview][Transcript]

sandra_reich_georgia_dow_causes_seasonal_affective_disorderGuests: Sandra Reich and Georgia Dow
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Sandra Reich, M.Ed, is the founder and clinical director of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression. For the past eight years, she and a team of 13 therapists have taken a holistic and eclectic approach to treat clients with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy base. She has successfully treated many cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, co-dependency and other compulsive behaviors.
Georgia Dow, MA, has over 20 years of experience in teaching and counseling. With degrees in Psychology and Education, a Master’s degree with Distinction in Art Therapy, she specializes in treating anxiety and stress management for both children and adults. Dow earned a Masters in Art Therapy with Distinction from Concordia University. She also holds a B.A. with distinction from Concordia University and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from McGill University.

Segment overview: Sandra Reich, M.ED., and Georgia Dow, MA, clinical director and psychotherapist, respectively of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression discuss ways to overcome insomnia or poor sleep patterns which can often take a toll on our mental health.

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Reduce Stress and Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder [Interview][Transcript]

sandra_reich_georgia_dow_stress_managementGuests: Sandra Reich and Georgia Dow
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Sandra Reich, M.Ed, is the founder and clinical director of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression. For the past eight years, she and a team of 13 therapists have taken a holistic and eclectic approach to treat clients with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy base. She has successfully treated many cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, co-dependency and other compulsive behaviors.
Georgia Dow, MA, has over 20 years of experience in teaching and counseling. With degrees in Psychology and Education, a Master’s degree with Distinction in Art Therapy, she specializes in treating anxiety and stress management for both children and adults. Dow earned a Masters in Art Therapy with Distinction from Concordia University. She also holds a B.A. with distinction from Concordia University and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from McGill University.

Segment overview: Sandra Reich, M.ED., and Georgia Dow, MA, clinical director and psychotherapist, respectively of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression share some tips that can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder and ways to reduce stress and anxiety in our lives.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder [Interview][Transcript]

sandra_reich_georgia_dow_seasonal_affective_disorderGuests: Sandra Reich and Georgia Dow
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Sandra Reich, M.Ed, is the founder and clinical director of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression. For the past eight years, she and a team of 13 therapists have taken a holistic and eclectic approach to treat clients with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy base. She has successfully treated many cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, co-dependency and other compulsive behaviors.
Georgia Dow, MA, has over 20 years of experience in teaching and counseling. With degrees in Psychology and Education, a Master’s degree with Distinction in Art Therapy, she specializes in treating anxiety and stress management for both children and adults. Dow earned a Masters in Art Therapy with Distinction from Concordia University. She also holds a B.A. with distinction from Concordia University and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from McGill University.

Segment overview: Sandra Reich, M.ED., and Georgia Dow, MA, clinical director and psychotherapist, respectively of The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Children and Neurofeedback [Interview][Transcript]

carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_traumatic_brain_injury3carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_traumatic_brain_injuryGuests: Carol Shifflett and Mary Lee Esty
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Carol Shifflett is a science and technical writer with a background in earth sciences, physiology, sports and martial arts. Her other books include Migraine Brains and Bodies: A Comprehensive Guide to Solving the Mystery of Your Migraines, Ki in Aikido, Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training.
Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, Ph.D., is a licensed social worker with a Ph.D in health psychology. She is a Senior Fellow in Biofeedback and Neurotherapy with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA).

Segment overview: Shifflett and Mary Lee Esty, co-authors of the book “Conquering Concussion: Healing TBI Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs,” talks about the long term consequences of TBI when it occurs in young children.

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