Research Results Related to Conquering Concussion and Healing TBI Symptoms [Interview][Transcript]

carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_conquering_concussion2carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_conquering_concussionGuests: 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: Carol Shifflett and Mary Lee Esty , co-authors of the book “Conquering Concussion: Healing TBI Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs,” talks about the research and results of neurofeedback in a number of medical issues.

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Conquering Concussion and Healing TBI Symptoms with Neurofeedback and without Drugs [Interview][Transcript]

carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_tbi_symptoms1carol_shifflett_mary_lee_esty_tbi_symptomsGuests: 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: Carol Shifflett, BS, MTPT, co author of the book “Conquering Concussion: Healing TBI Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs,” discusses the subtle and sometimes surprising symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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WTD2016: Giving Global Priority to Thrombosis Awareness to Reduce Premature Deaths [Interview][Transcript]

dr_huyen_tran_world_thrombosis_day2dr_huyen_tran_world_thrombosis_dayGuest: Dr. Huyen Tran
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Assoc Prof Tran completed his medical degree at Monash University and his dual fellowships in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology in Melbourne. He spent two years at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada before returning to Australia to complete his Master of Clinical Epidemiology and join the Haematology Consortium as a senior haematologist. His focus is on clinical research in haematology with particular interests in thrombotic, bleeding and platelet disorders, and obstetrics haematology.
Assoc Prof Tran was previously the Head of Laboratory Haematology at Monash Medical Centre. He was recently appointed as Head of Haemostasis & Thrombosis Unit and Director of the Haemophilia Centre, at The Alfred Hospital, and elected as President of the ASTH. He has an interest in medical education and currently oversees the Written Examination, Haematology Section for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Segment overview: Highlighting World Thrombosis Day, we are joined by Dr. Huyen Tran Head of Haemostasis & Thrombosis Unit and Director of the Haemophilia Centre at The Alfred Hospital here to discuss the often overlooked and misunderstood condition of thrombosis. According to research 1 in 4 people worldwide die of conditions caused by thrombosis and bey spreading awareness, we can protect ourselves from a life-threatening blood clot. World Thrombosis Day is a global movement on 13 October that aims to increase global awareness of the causes, risk factors, signs/symptoms and prevention of thrombosis.

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A Physical Therapist’s Day [Interview][Transcript]

amy-bell_pt_dpt_injury_managementGuest: Amy Bell, PT, DPT
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Amy Bell has been a physical therapist at the Niles Athletico since 2005. She joined the company after completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Central Michigan University. Amy attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree and competed on the Women’s Gymnastics Team. While at Michigan, Amy was a 2-time All-Big Ten Team Member, a member of 4 Big Ten Championship Teams, and competed in 3 NCAA Championships during her college career.

Segment overview: Amy Bell, a physical therapist with Athletico Physical Therapy, discusses an average day on the job which often means helping Olympic athletes with injury management and designing injury prevention programs.

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Athletico Physical Therapy’s Gymnastics and Cheerleading Program [Interview][Transcript]

amy_bell_pt_dpt_-gymnastics_rehabilitationGuest: Amy Bell, PT, DPT
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Amy Bell has been a physical therapist at the Niles Athletico since 2005. She joined the company after completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Central Michigan University. Amy attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree and competed on the Women’s Gymnastics Team. While at Michigan, Amy was a 2-time All-Big Ten Team Member, a member of 4 Big Ten Championship Teams, and competed in 3 NCAA Championships during her college career.

Segment overview: Amy Bell, a physical therapist with Athletico Physical Therapy, talks about the Gymnastics and Cheerleading Program that she founded.

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Choosing a Career in Physical Therapy [Interview][Transcript]

amy_bell_pt_dpt_physical_therapyGuest: Amy Bell, PT, DPT
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Amy Bell has been a physical therapist at the Niles Athletico since 2005. She joined the company after completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Central Michigan University. Amy attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree and competed on the Women’s Gymnastics Team. While at Michigan, Amy was a 2-time All-Big Ten Team Member, a member of 4 Big Ten Championship Teams, and competed in 3 NCAA Championships during her college career.

Segment overview: Amy Bell, a physical therapist with Athletico Physical Therapy discusses her young life as an athlete and how that helped her to choose her career as a physical therapist, a field which is expected to grow over 34% in the next decade.

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Atopic Dermatitis and The Understand AD Campaign [Interview][Transcript]

dr_doris_day_understand_ad_campaignGuest: Dr. Doris Day
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Doris Day, MD, is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology on the Upper East Side in New York City. Her private practice includes national and international celebrities. Dr. Day is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Centers where she was presented with the award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology.

Segment overview: Dr. Doris Day, MD, a board certified dermatologist discusses the results of the forthcoming patient survey which shed light on the burden of the condition of Atopic Dermatitis on patients’ lives via Understand AD Campaign from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron in collaboration with the National Eczema Association and the Dermatology Nurses Association.

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Psycho-Social Impact of Atopic Dermatitis [Interview][Transcript]

dr_doris_day_atopic_dermatitisGuest: Dr. Doris Day
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Doris Day, MD, is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology on the Upper East Side in New York City. Her private practice includes national and international celebrities. Dr. Day is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Centers where she was presented with the award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology.

Segment overview: Dr. Doris Day, MD, a board certified dermatologist talks about the physical and often profound psycho-social impact of Atopic Dermatitis.

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Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema Awareness Month [Interview][Transcript]

dr_doris_day_eczema_awareness_monthGuest: Dr. Doris Day
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Doris Day, MD, is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology on the Upper East Side in New York City. Her private practice includes national and international celebrities. Dr. Day is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and is a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Centers where she was presented with the award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology.

Segment overview: Dr. Doris Day, MD, a board certified dermatologist discusses Atopic Dermatitis during October’s Eczema Awareness Month.

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Leading Software Developer for Medical and Dental Practices with Mac Applications [Interview][Transcript]

mark_hollis_macpracticeGuest: Mark Hollis
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with an extensive entrepreneurial background and having served in public office in Brooklyn, NY for two terms, Mark Hollis was a practice management consultant to more than 600 practices in the New York Metropolitan for 25 years before cofounding MacPractice in May 2004. With 35 years’ experience, Mark is an industry expert who represents MacPractice as one the top 40 EHR vendors in the Electronic Health Records Association (EHRA), the national trade organization that advises and consults CMS, HHS and the ONC. Mark’s company is also a member of Commonwealth Health Alliance, a nonprofit comprised of top EHR vendors who are constructing a national patient ID system as a foundation for national interoperability.

Segment overview: Mark Hollis, CEO of MacPractice, a software security and healthcare technology expert, discusses what physicians and practices should know about encryption and how it plays an important role in their organization’s success.

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