Depression or Dementia: How to Tell [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Gary_Moak_Depression_DementiaGuest: Dr. Gary Moak
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Gary S. Moak, MD, is a past president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and 2011 recipient of its clinician-of-the-year award. He is a practicing geriatric psychiatrist with over thirty years experience treating older adults with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral problems related to diseases of aging. Dr. Moak is assistant professor of psychiatry at the Geisel Medical School at Dartmouth, where he serves as Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry at the New Hampshire Hospital. In addition to his clinical work with older adults and their families, he teaches medical students and doctors in training about mental health and aging and the treatment of late-life mental health problems. Dr. Moak regularly speaks to audiences of older adults and members of their families about mental health and aging.

Segment overview: Dr. Gary Moak, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist, and author of the book, BEAT DEPRESSION TO STAY HEALTHIER AND LIVE LONGER: A Guide For Older Adults And Their Families, discusses the differences with depression, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases in older adults.

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World Leader in Delivering Premium Quality Hand Protection Solutions for Healthcare Professionals [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Monica_Sagardoy_Ansell_HealthcareGuest: Dr Monica Sagardoy Ph.D.
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Dr Monica Sagardoy Ph.D. has worked at Ansell for 11 years and is currently the Director of GAMMEX® Surgical Gloves for Ansell’s Medical Division. Dr Sagardoy has held various roles with Ansell including Marketing Director for the APAC Region and Brand Director for an emerging markets glove brand. A resident of Australia for 12 years, Dr Sagardoy currently lives in Melbourne with her husband, with whom she enjoys the “good Spanish hobbies” of eating, socialising and dancing.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, learn more about Ansell‘s wide array of products as we are joined by Director of GAMMEX®, Dr Monica Sagardoy Ph.D. In her current capacity, Dr Sagardoy works very closely with the Research and Development as well as their Manufacturing teams on the development of new products, and with the Regional Marketing and Sales Teams on understanding market needs and introducing new products. With innovation and clinical relevance at the heart of the GAMMEX® philosophy, Dr Sagardoy thoroughly enjoys the role diversity and the opportunities to interact with people around the world and understanding different healthcare systems around the globe.

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The Health News – 20 March 2017

Overview:
• The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RDFS) will give indigenous Australians from South Australia free B-strain vaccine against the deadly meningococcal disease.

• Researchers from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have developed the liquid biopsy, a blood test that looks at minor fragments of DNA emitted from cancer cells into the bloodstream, called circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA).

• Queensland researchers were able to create a beating human heart muscle by using stem cells. This technology will allow researchers to now perform experiments on human heart tissue, screen new drugs, and investigate heart repair.

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The Health News United Kingdom April 6 2018

  • Willows is one of four nursing homes across the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge taking part in a £400,000 pilot scheme. Jointly funded by the prime minister’s challenge fund (which awarded £50m to 20 pilot projects in England to improve access to general practice) and the local clinical commissioning groups, Health 1000 is a dedicated primary care practice providing 431 residents of the homes with 8am to 8pm, seven-days-a-week GP support, as well as training and advice for staff and help from a consultant geriatrician.
  • The Government has stated that nearly 700 GPs have sought early retirement due to ill health since since 2010. Responding to a parliamentary question from the Labour Party, health minister Steve Brine revealed that 5,437 GPs retired before the age of 60 between 2009/10 and 2016/17. Of these, 4,753 took voluntary retirement, while 684 retired due to ill health.
  • The Duke of Edinburgh is known for his active lifestyle and has generally enjoyed good health well into his later years. As his age has advanced beyond 90, Philip has faced a number of scares. Abdominal surgery, bladder infections and a blocked coronary artery have seen him admitted to hospital on a number of occasions. The first public acknowledgement of his advancing years came as he was preparing to turn 90 when he stepped down as president or patron of more than a dozen organisations ahead of his milestone birthday.
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How Kinesiology can help improve health

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Kylea Maloney
Guest Bio:  Kylea is a Kinesiologist and Wellness Coach based on the Gold Coast in Queensland.  With a natural gift for connecting with people, she is passionate in her work to support and empower you to experience positive change in your life.

www.kyleamoloney.com.au

Segment Overview
Kylea will talk about kinesiology.

 

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Interpersonal Stressors Encountered by Adolescent Girls

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Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest: Mike Ferry
Guest Bio: Mike Ferry is a middle school teacher and parent of four young kids. He focuses on helping children develop the habits of happiness and innovation. His new book, Teaching Happiness and Innovation, lays out that vision. Researchers have found links between happiness, success, and innovation.

Segment Overview: Mike Ferry talks about the factors related to girls having such a high rate of interpersonal stressors. He discusses ways to developing more effective ways of responding to these stressors.

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Leader in Developing Standards to Advance, Promote Patient Safety, Quality Care, Value for Ambulatory Healthcare [Interview][Transcript]

joy_himmel_aaahcGuest: Joy Himmel
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Joy Himmel is a behavioral health specialist, who has worked for several years on the revamping and strengthening of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) behavioral healthcare standards.

Segment overview: AAAHC provides rigorous standards for healthcare providers to meet when they embark on a behavioral health integration plan. As more healthcare providers are transitioning to outcomes-driven, value-based delivery models, behavioral health integration is a top priority. Thus, Joy’s work and expertise has proven invaluable to many organizations on the cusp of such changes.

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Neos Therapeutics and Adzenys XR-ODT: Greater Flexibility in Treating ADHD [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Michael_Feld_ADHD_medicationGuest: Dr. Michael Feld
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Michael Feld, M.D. is a Child, Adolescent and General Psychiatrist with a private practice focusing on psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and parent training in Northbrook, Illinois. He has a subspecialty in treating ADHD of all ages and consults at Misericordia North Residential Facility for developmentally disabled clients, The Bridge Youth and Family Services, and Barrington Youth Services. Dr. Feld also holds a Clinical Director position at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. As Clinical Director, Dr. Feld speaks throughout the Chicagoland area on various Child and Adolescent Psychiatry topics for conferences, professionals and/or parents.

Segment overview: Dr. Michael Feld, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, on behalf of Neos Therapeutics, talks about Adzenys XR-ODT and its proprietary technology that allows greater ease and flexibility in treating ADHD.

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Get Answers for Why you Have Pain, Why it won’t Go Away and How to Get Rid of It [Interview][Transcript]

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Guest: Dr. Daniel Twogood
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Daniel Twogood graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973 with a degree in physical education. He graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1983. He began practicing at the International Spots Medicine Institute in West Los Angeles where he treated many of the athletes in the 1984 Olympics. He opened his own practice in Apple Valley, California in 1985 where he discovered the diet/pain connection. He has written four books, the latest is Chronic Pain Gone 90 Days.

Segment overview: Dr. Twogood talks about his book “Chronic Pain – Gone in 90 Days.” Outlined in his book are the 10 steps to eliminate chronic pain.

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