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English, Religion, 1 season, 351 episodes, 5 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes
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A weekly show that informs, educates, and evangelizes through joy-filled, engaging, data-driven interviews and discussions, helping you live a more abundant life.
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DD #325 - Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit: Dr. McGovern's Story

Host Dr. Tom McGovern shares his own experience learning from the experts on the show over the years and how those lessons of healing mind, body, and spirit, helped him overcome a decades-long battle with anxiety.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode325/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
12/22/202349 minutes
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ENCORE - Medications for Mental Illness (DD #249)

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about medications for mental illness including when they are necessary, some of the most common medications and how they work, and how the treatment of mental illness continues to advance.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode249encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
12/15/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Mental Illness or Demonic Possession (DD #286)

Fr. John Szada, the exorcist for the Diocese of Harrisburg, talks about demonic possession, how it is distinct from mental illness, what individuals and healthcare providers can be looking out for, and what we can all do to keep ourselves safe from evil forces.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode286encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
12/8/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Child Birth: Safe, Healthy, and Empowered Options (DD #256)

Our resident OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud answers questions, including the ones you didn’t know you had, about birth options and birth plans. He explains when a hospital birth might be best for mother and/or baby, the advantages of free-standing birth centers, natural labor and pain management options, water birth, homebirth, midwives, doulas, and more.Plus, hear the amazing (and hilarious) story of a married couple – two physicians – who had an unplanned car birth.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode256encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
12/1/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Exploring the Link Between Physical and Spiritual Healing (DD #272)

Dr. Bob Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center talks about the link between physical and spiritual healing, how we can pursue healing through both traditional medicine and prayer, and how healthcare providers can trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit to help their patients find deeper healing.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode272encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/24/202352 minutes
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DD #324 - Specialty Focus: Emergency Medicine

The doctors continue their specialty focus series with Dr. Bill Wehrman who gives an inside look at what it's like to work in emergency medicine. Dr. Wehrman talks about what an average day in the ER is like, what kind of person might make a good ER doctor, what patients should know about getting the best treatment in the ER, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode324/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/17/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Real-Life Ethical Dilemmas (DD #68)

Dr. Elliot Bedford, Director of Ethics Integration at St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis, talks about some real-life examples of ethical dilemmas that have come up in Dr. Stroud’s OB/GYN practice.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode68encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/10/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Food 101: Fat, Cholesterol, and Diet Myths (DD #234)

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives a lesson on fat, cholesterol, and some of the most pervasive myths about healthy eating. He explains the different kinds of fats, what causes weight gain and diet-related health problems, and explains the most up-to-date science on the best ways to feed our bodies and lose weight.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode234encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/3/202352 minutes
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DD #323 - Over the Counter Medications: Part 2

Pharmacist Dr. Angela Baalmann is back for a second round of helping us navigate the over-the-counter medications aisles. This time she covers cough and cold options, how different allergy medicines work, and the vast array of medicines for digestive issues.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode323/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/27/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - The Importance of Play (DD #255)

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about the importance of play for mental health and development – for both kids and adults. She defines the difference between play and activity, explains the brain science behind the effects of playing, and shares some tips for incorporating more play in our lives.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode255encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/20/202352 minutes
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DD #323 - Over the Counter Medications: Part 1

Pharmacist Dr. Angela Baalmann shares what we need to know about over the counter medications including how they're regulated and approved, whether name-brand or generic is better, and how to use them safely. Then she gives detailed info and tips for the first part of our list of OTC meds: Tylenol, NSAIDS, and Benadryl.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode323/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/13/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Aging with Grace: Medical Concerns of the Elderly (DD #104)

Geriatric medicine specialist Dr. Peter Morrow talks about the health concerns of elderly patients, how they can prevent and cope with common risks and illnesses, and how families and care-givers can give them support.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode104encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/29/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Screen Addiction (DD #206)

Sr. Marysia Weber, RSM, DO talks about the brain chemistry behind addiction and how the internet and screen usage affects us.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode206encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/22/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Are Humans Really the Worst Thing for the Environment? (DD #201)

Glenn Stanton, director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, goes through the latest data about climate change to parse fact and fiction about whether humans are the worst thing for the environment.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode201encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/15/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Emotions: How They Can Help Instead of Hurt (DD #197)

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind emotions, what they are, why we have them, and how they can be helpful rather than harmful.List of all our episodes with Dr. MajeresFor more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode197encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/8/202352 minutes
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DD #312 - Handling Regular Care and Tough Health Topics with Growing Kids

Pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about the ins and outs of adolescent well-visits. She covers why regular care is still important as children get older, what doctors are looking for at annual visits, vaccines, gender and sexuality issues, mental health, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode321/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/1/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Anxiety in Children (DD #195)

Psychiatrist Dr. Larry Mitnaul talks about anxiety in children including how common it is, how parents can recognize symptoms, and what families can do to help children manage and even overcome anxiety.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode195encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
8/25/202353 minutes, 15 seconds
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DD #320 - Understanding Injury Reports on the Way to Fantasy Football Victories!

Retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Millea shares his best tips for making sense of football injuries so you know who to draft and when to drop! He talks about the most common football injuries like turf toe, torn ACL and other ligaments, sprains, shoulder injuries, concussions and much more, sharing how serious the injury is, how long to expect for recovery time, and how it is likely to affect a player's future.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode320/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/18/202352 minutes
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ENCORE - Specialty Focus: Oncology (DD #182)

After over 4 years, the doctors are taking a much needed break, and we're sharing some of our favorite past episodes! But tune in next week when we're back with new episodes!Oncologist and hematologist Dr. Bill McGarry talks about what it’s like to treat cancer, including why he chose the specialty, the biggest challenges, how cancer treatment and prevention has advanced, and how his faith guides him in his work. He also shares his own powerful story of having cancer twice and how prayer and medicine came together to heal him.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode182encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/11/202353 minutes
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ENCORE - The Bitter Pill: The Economic Impact of Contraception (DD #172)

Economist Dr. Tim Reichert explains the economic impact of contraception on society, including how birth control has a disproportionate negative effect on women and children both financially and in their ability to pursue desired relationships.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode172encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/4/202351 minutes, 48 seconds
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ENCORE - The Most Needed Doctor in the World (DD #94)

Dr. Tom Catena is a missionary family physician and general surgeon serving over 1 million people in the war-torn regions of Sudan. He talks about how he decided to dedicate his life to medical mission work, what it’s like working in a remote part of a country ravaged by war, how he finds fulfillment in his work despite the difficulties.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode94encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/28/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - Science-Based Arguments Against Contraception (DD #71)

Dr. William Stigall, pediatric intensive care physician and bioethicist at University of Dallas, shares arguments against using contraception based on scientific evidence including differences in how hormones work in male and female bodies, what studies show about how contraception negatively affects relationships between men and women.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode71encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/21/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - Ethical Options for Regenerative Medicine (DD #35)

For the next few weeks we'll be highlighting some of our best past episodes while the doctors take a short summer break. Enjoy the episodes and let us know your favorites!Dr. Robin Smith, founder of Stem for Life and Vice President of the STOQ Foundation’s Scientific Committee in the Vatican’s Council for Culture, discusses the Vatican’s efforts to help promote live-saving medicine and how ethical approaches to stem-cell research and regenerative medicine have proven more successful than others.Then Fr. James McTavish describes his work with trafficking victims in the Philippines and the terrible consequences of trafficking on women’s health throughout the world (“The Devastating Consequences of Sex Trafficking on Women’s Health,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 84, Issue 4, November 2017)For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode35encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/14/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - Perfectly Human: Children with Disabilities (DD #22)

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky discusses his book Perfectly Human and what he has learned from children with disabilities about what it means to suffer, to be human, and to be happy.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode22encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/7/202352 minutes, 29 seconds
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DD #319 - What Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know about Well-Baby Visits

Pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about well-baby visits, what doctors are looking for with health and development milestones, and the keys parents should know to making sure their babies are healthy and thriving at every stage.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode319/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/30/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - The Science of Pornography Addiction (DD #21)

Chicago psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Williams talks about why pornography might be the strongest form of drug addiction known, how viewing pornography changes the anatomy and chemistry of the brain, and how doctors and families can work together against the addiction.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode21encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/23/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #318 - Saving the Most Vulnerable: Safe Haven Baby Boxes

Monica Kelsey shares the powerful story of why she founded Safe Haven Baby Boxes and how they have saved hundreds of babies from being abandoned around the country while offering support to parents in crisis.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode318/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/16/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - When Parents Become Patients (DD #19)

For the next few weeks we'll be releasing new episodes every other week and highlighting some of our best past episodes in between. This episode originally released May 25, 2018.Sr. Mary Diana Dreger, physician and a member of the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, discusses how to care for elderly parents, including her experiences caring for her own aging parents, important things to remember when making decisions, providing for physical and spiritual needs, and how to make the best of the last years of life.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode19encore/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/9/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #317 - Protecting the Mission of Catholic Hospitals

Sr. Brigid Mary Meeks, a lawyer and ethicist from the Religious Sisters of Mercy, talks about the role of Catholic identity in Catholic hospitals and the civil and canon law protections that bishops and other leaders can use to protect the Catholic mission of the institutions.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode317/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/2/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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ENCORE - The Mind-Brain Connection (DD #54)

For the next few weeks we'll be releasing new episodes every other week and highlighting some of our best past episodes in between. This episode originally aired February 1, 2019.Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Camarata talks about the relationship between the mind and the brain: is the mind part of the brain, does the brain use the mind, or does the mind use the brain?And psychiatrist Sr. Marysia Weber, DO talks about the latest research suggesting that screen time might not be that dangerous for children, reminds us of all the research that suggests screen time should be limited, and gives some tips for parents about how to control screen time in their own homes.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode54/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/26/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #316 - Pharmacies and Abortions: Safety and Ethical Concerns

Pharmacist Dr. Angela Baalmann discusses ethical and safety concerns about the efforts to make medical abortion available without clinician supervision in many states around the country.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode316/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/19/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #315 - Plants and Your Skin: Nature's Dark Side

Co-host and dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern talks about the dark side of plants and how they can harm you and your skin. He covers everything you need to know about poison ivy, stinging nettles, limes (yes, limes!), and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode315/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/12/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #314 - Our Best Answers for Future Doctors and Nurses: Part 2

All three hosts are together to answer questions from college students at SEEK 2023 hoping to work in the medical field. They talk about what they wish they'd known before medical school, how to find Catholic community in a secular field, when to take a stand, and more!For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode314/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
5/5/202352 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #313 - Forgiveness and Healing, Inside and Out

Dr. Bob Schuchts, a marriage and family therapist and founder of the JPII Healing Center explores the relationship between forgiveness and healing - and what forgiveness looks like.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode313/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/28/202352 minutes
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DD #312 - Are We Obligated to Take Care of Our Bodies? with Bishop Kevin Rhoades

The doctors are joined by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to talk about the rise of fatalism in our attitudes toward health care. He explains the Church’s teaching on what a well-formed Catholic’s attitude should be toward physical and mental health and our obligation to care for our bodies.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode312/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/21/202352 minutes
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DD #311 - Our Best Answers for Future Doctors and Nurses: Part 1

All three hosts are together to answer questions from college students at SEEK 2023 hoping to work in the medical field. They talk about how to balance work and life, managing ethical issues in training, how to weigh variables when picking a specialty, and more!For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode311/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
4/14/202352 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #310 - Cardinal George: Suffering in Faith

Michael Heinlein, author of the Glorifying Christ: The Biography of Cardinal Francis George, talks about the physical suffering Cardinal George experienced with polio as a child and bladder cancer as an adult and how his experiences influenced his faith. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode310/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/7/202352 minutes
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DD #309 - Eating Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment

Physician Assistant Jonathan Clemens is back for a more in depth look into eating disorders. He talks about some of the root causes of eating disorders, what they actually look like in patients, diagnosis and treatment options, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode309/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/31/202352 minutes
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DD #308 - Tummy Trouble: Diagnosing and Treating Common GI Problems

Gastroenterologist Dr Saad Jazrawi answers questions about common GI problems and how to treat them.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode308/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/24/202352 minutes
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DD #307 - Nursing with Humility, Service, and Humanity

Carolyn Harmon, Ph.D., DNP, RN-BC and Dean of Nursing at Belmont Abbey College, talks about the unique role of nurses in healthcare and especially how Catholic nurses can provide wholistic, ethical care for patients.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode307/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/17/202352 minutes
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DD #306 - Vitamins and Supplements 101

Pharmacist Dr. Michael Magallanes talks all about vitamins and supplements - the good, bad, and the unnecessary. He explains the different roles vitamins play in our bodies, how to get what we need from food or supplements, and what we should watch for to make sure we’re getting the best quality from the store.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode306/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/10/202352 minutes
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DD #305 - Specialty Focus: Academic Hospitalist

Dr. Paul Shaniuk gives an inside look at what it’s like to work as an academic hospitalist. He talks about how he chose his multiple specializations (internal medicine and pediatrics), what he likes about working in a hospital, the ins and outs of training residents, the rewards and challenges in his day-to-day work, and how his faith helps him care for his patients and students.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode305/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/3/202352 minutes
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DD #304 - Joint Pain 101: Shoulders

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Millea talks about one of the most common joint pain concerns: the shoulder. He covers common causes of shoulder problems, how they can be avoided or helped at home, and when to ask for professional help.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode304/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
2/24/202352 minutes
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DD #303 - Reclaiming Healthcare for Christ

Louis Brown, the Executive Director of CMF CURO talks about the current state of healthcare structure and cost and why he advocates for a Christ-centered model.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode303/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
2/17/202352 minutes
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DD #302 - Anatomy of a Wound: Healing Body and Soul

Dr. Bob Schuchts, a marriage and family therapist and founder of the JPII Healing Center, talks about the anatomy of a wound, how an emotional, spiritual, interior wound affects our body and soul, and the six steps to true healing.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode302/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
2/10/202352 minutes
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BONUS: Can You Be a Good Catholic and a Good Doctor? Live from SEEK 2023

Co-Host Dr. Tom McGovern interviews three guests about the obstacles - and their solutions - to training to care for the sick in a mostly secularized American medical system. Meet Mayo Clinic-trained psychiatrist Sr. Marysia Weber, RSM, DO, young family physician Emily Krach, DO and fourth-year USC Medical Student and former FOCUS missionary James Redmond as they give practical advice on navigating college and post-graduate training. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/seek2023/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
2/7/202350 minutes, 24 seconds
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DD #301 - What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

Physician Assistant Jonathan Clemens talks about eating disorders and the people they afflict, including some of the most likely causes, the way disordered eating affects the entire body, what to watch for in loved ones, and how to get help.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode301/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
2/3/202352 minutes
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DD #300 - Research, Technology, and the Future of NFP

Dr. Thomas Bouchard, Family Medicine Physician talks about his and his colleagues research in understanding natural family planning, breastfeeding and other times women might experience irregular cycles, and the future of understanding with science and technology advancements.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode300/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
1/27/202352 minutes
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DD #299 - Embryo Adoption Part 2: Con

In the second of our two part series on embryo adoption, Dr. Irene Alexander discusses the arguments against the morality of embryo adoption, digging into the details of the Church’s teaching on procreation and what makes embryo adoption different from IVF and post-birth adoption.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode299/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
1/20/202352 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #298 - Embryo Adoption Part 1: Pro

In the first of our two part series on embryo adoption, Bioethicist Fr. Ryan McCarthy discusses the arguments in favor of embryo adoption as morally licit and even an opportunity for justice toward the unborn embryos leftover from in vitro fertilization.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode298/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
1/13/202352 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #297 - Restoring Imagination After Pornography

Sister and psychiatrist Marysia Weber talks about the harmful effects of internet pornography, how it is impacting an entire generation of men and women, and what we can do to reverse the damage.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode297/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
1/6/202352 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #296 - Suffering and Healing in Great Literature

Author, Professor, and Catholic Convert Joseph Pearce talks about suffering and healing in great literature, how to tell the difference between good, bad, and great books, why reading great books is good for our souls, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode296/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
12/30/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #295 - Direct Primary Care: Who Does Your Doctor Work For?

Family physician Dr. Marguerite Duane talks about her work in direct primary care - being paid directly by her patients, instead of billing through insurance. She explains how it works, the advantages it gives in caring for patients, what it’s like making house calls, and why the low cost might surprise you. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode295/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
12/16/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #294 - The "Triple-demic": Update on RSV, Flu, and COVID

Pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about the rise in various illnesses spreading around the United States including RSV, flu, and even COVID. She explains the effect of a possible “immunity gap” from months of social distancing, what’s happening in hospitals, immunization and treatment possibilities, and what symptoms parents should watch for in their children to know when to get help.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode294/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
12/9/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #293 - Behind the Scenes Look at Family Medicine Residency

Family physician Dr. Emily Krach, who finished residency in 2021, shares her experiences as a young physician, explaining the benefits and challenges of residency training, what it's like to be a young Catholic in the medical field, and her hopes for the future.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode293/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
12/2/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #292 - Image and Likeness: Media, Morality, and Dignity

Pediatric radiologist Dr. Brandon Brown talks about how images can reveal the truth of the human person that modern medicine and media sometimes tries to hide.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode292/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSSMentioned in this episode:Novus MedicusNovus Medicus is a community of early-career medical professionals who want to be good Catholics and good doctors. Learn more at https://www.novusmedicus.org/
11/25/202252 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #291 - Obstacles for Catholics in Residency Training

Dr. Emily Krach and her brother Dr. Patrick Krach share their experiences as young Catholic doctors facing extra challenges, questions, and even discrimination during their residency training.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode291/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/18/202252 minutes
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DD #290 - What Our Bodies Mean

Monica Ashour from the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team talks about the link between the body and identity, why it’s so important to understand and affirm the truth of who we are as whole persons, and how people in the healthcare field can make a difference overcoming modern misunderstandings and lies.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode290/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/11/202252 minutes
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DD #289 - Banned for Saving Babies: A Doctor Targeted for Abortion Pill Reversal

Dr. Dermot Kearney shares the story of how he got involved in helping moms who have changed their minds about abortion by administering the abortion pill reversal protocol, how he was targeted by pro-abortion organizations with unfair charges that threatened his ability to practice medicine, and why he thinks it was all worth it.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode289/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
11/4/202252 minutes
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DD #288 - The Reality of Sex-Change Treatment

First, endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz explains the physical and chemical differences between male and female bodies, whether natural or from hormone therapy, and how they impact their ability to fairly participate in sports. Then plastic surgeon Dr. Al Oliva explains how sex reassignmenet surgeries work, the risk of complication, and the latest data on how the treatment impacts people experiencing gender dysphoria.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode288/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/28/202252 minutes
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DD #287 - Technology and the Brain: Blessing or Curse?

Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Camarata talks about the latest developments in medical technology and how doctors are using them to make changes to the brain - for better or worse. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode287/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/21/202252 minutes
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DD #286 - Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession

Fr. John Szada, the exorcist for the Diocese of Harrisburg, talks about demonic possession, how it is distinct from mental illness, what individuals and healthcare providers can be looking out for, and what we can all do to keep ourselves safe from evil forces.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode286/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/14/202252 minutes
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DD #285 - Pros and Cons of Prenatal Testing

OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud talks about the pros and cons of prenatal testing, when they are reliable and when they are misleading, how the tests can help parents get access to innovative and life-changing treatments, and the most important things for parents to know before they choose which tests to receive.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode285/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
10/7/202252 minutes
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DD #284 - How to Get an Ethics Consultation

Jozef Zalot from the National Catholic Bioethics Center talks about ethics consultations: where to get one, how they work, and what kinds of people might benefit from them including healthcare workers, patients, family members making decisions for loved ones, and more. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode284/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/30/202252 minutes
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DD #283 - Can Marriage Make You Healthier?

Dr. Bob Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center talks about the relationship between health and marriage, and he shares some of the keys to making sure our marriages are in the best shape possible.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode283/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/23/202252 minutes
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DD #282 - The Power of Praying with Patients

Family physician Dr. Tom Nelson shares the story of transformation in his individual spiritual life and in the way he practices medicine when he began praying not just *for* but also *with* his patients. He answers some common questions and shares some tips for all healthcare providers to begin integrating prayer into their practice of medicine.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode282/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/16/202252 minutes
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DD #281 - Infant Mental Health: The Science Behind the Importance of "Nurture"

Physicians assistant and psychologist Liz Heyne talks about what research shows about infant mental health, how baby’s brains and emotional development is impacted by their parents, and the best ways for parents to establish strong and lasting bonds with their children.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode281/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/9/202252 minutes
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DD #280 - The Truth About Treating Pregnancy Complications After Dobbs

OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud dispels the misinformation about how abortion laws affect doctors' ability to treat pregnant women in the wake of the Dobbs decision. He shares the truth about how miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and other pregnancy complications are treated, what the laws actually say, and why the misinformation is so dangerous for mothers and babies.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode280/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
9/2/202252 minutes
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DD #279 - Postpartum Mood Disorders

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about postpartum mood disorders, what causes them, warning signs and symptoms to look for, and how medication and support structures can help.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode279/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/26/202252 minutes
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DD #278 - Viruses in the News: Old and New

Infectious disease and public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak talks about the latest viruses in the news: monkeypox and polio. He shares the latest data on the monkeypox outbreak, the reality of how and how much it’s spreading, and what public health officials should be doing about it. He also touches on the difficulty of giving honest and helpful public health recommendations when outside narratives take over, renewed risks of old viruses as vaccination rates go down, and the most important things people should be doing to keep themselves and others safe.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode278/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/19/202252 minutes
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DD #277 - Medical Mission: Giving Sight to the Blind

Dr. Cathy Schanzer talks about how she started a medical mission program to offer ophthalmology services to people in Sierra Leone, Africa. She talks about the most common needs of the people in the surrounding villages and countries, what kind of surgeries she performs and how they make it work in a country without many resources, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode277/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/12/202252 minutes
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DD #276 - Dementia: The Latest in Prevention and Treatment

Neurologist Dr. Leah Acosta, specializing in neurodegenerative disorders, shares the latest research about dementia, how to recognize symptoms, ethical and effective treatments, best chances for prevention, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode276/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
8/5/202252 minutes
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DD #275 - Responding to Same-Sex Attraction

Fr. Philip Bochanski, executive director of Courage International, talks about same sex attraction, what the Catholic Church does and does not teach about homosexuality, ways to accompany people in the LGBT community, and why it matters for those in the healthcare field.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode275/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/29/202252 minutes
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DD #274 - Pediatric Sports Injuries

Pediatric sports specialist Dr. Brooke Pengel talks about kids and sports injuries, including the most common injuries, best practices for treatment, and most important things parents and coaches can do to help keep kids safe.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode274/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/22/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #273 - Defending Conscience Rights for Healthcare Providers

First, Sr. Dede Byrne, MD talks about her work offering free medical care to underserved communities in DC and how her medical license was threatened when she refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine against her conscience. Then the lawyer who helped her defend her conscience rights, Christopher Ferrara, talks about his work in conscience rights and religious freedom litigation and the state of protections in the US today.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode273/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/15/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #272 - Exploring the Link Between Physical and Spiritual Healing

Dr. Bob Schuchts from the John Paul II Healing Center talks about the link between physical and spiritual healing, how we can pursue healing through both traditional medicine and prayer, and how healthcare providers can trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit to help their patients find deeper healing.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode272/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/8/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #271 - How Does Dobbs Really Change Abortion Laws and Medicine?

Attorney John Bursch from Alliance Defending Freedom unpacks what recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs - overturning Roe v. Wade. He explains what the decision really means from a legal perspective, the current abortion laws around the country, and how health care providers and medical students will be impacted going forward.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode271/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
7/1/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #270 - The Art of Dying

Physician and Dominican friar Br. Columba Thomas talks about the “Art of Dying,” how science and faith both play a role as people approach death, and how we can all be better prepared for the end of the lives of our loved ones and our own.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode270/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/24/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #269 - Specialty Focus: Ophthalmology

Dr. Cathay Schanzer gives us an inside look at the specialty of ophthalmology. She talks about the amazing technology available to help diagnose and treat vision and eye problems, the kinds of surgeries she performs every day, what she enjoys most about being an ophthalmologist, and how she’s used her skills to change lives around the world. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode269/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/17/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #268 - The Malpractice System: Warts and All

Physician and lawyer, Dr. Barbara Golder, M.D., J.D. explains the malpractice system in the United States for both physicians and patients, including what legally constitutes damage by a provider, what determines standard of care, how patients can advocate for themselves, and what providers can do to avoid misunderstandings that lead to lawsuits.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode268/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/10/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #267 - Pestilence, Plagues, Palsy: Diseases in the Bible

All three co-hosts are together for a fascinating episode about common diseases in the Bible, what modern illnesses they might have been, how they were treated then, and how we could treat them now. Dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern covers leprosy, OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud talks about hemorrhage, and family physician Dr. Andrew Mullally talks about epilepsy and paralysis.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode267------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
6/3/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #266 - The Sun and Your Skin

Our resident dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern shares everything you need to know about the sun and your skin, including skin types, when to wear sunscreen, how to avoid sunburn and dark spots, how to prevent skin damage that causes cancer and aging, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode265/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/27/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #265 - In Vitro Fertilization: Science and Morality

Pediatrician and ethics professor Dr. William Stigall talks about the science and moral considerations behind in vitro fertilization.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode264/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/20/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #264 - What Your Pediatrician Wants You To Know about Parenting

Mother and pediatrician Dr. Gwyneth Spaeder talks about the most important things parents should be doing with their children to make the biggest difference in their lives. She covers how to spend quality time with them at different ages, discipline, screen time, friendships, when and how to talk about sexuality, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode264/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/13/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #263 - What Tests Do I Really Need?

Diagnostic radiologist Dr. David Hilger talks about which screening tests we really need, which ones to skip, and how we can be more proactive in taking charge of our own health.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode263/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
5/6/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #262 - Cerebral Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Pediatrician and physiatrist Dr. Mary Keen-Kirchoff talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatment advancements for people with cerebral palsy.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode262/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgYouTube: Doctor, Doctor PodcastFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/29/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #261 - Best Practices for Childhood Discipline

Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann shares her expert opinion on the best approach to discipline for Catholic parents to help their children thrive and grow in virtue.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode261/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/22/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #260 - Enhancing Beauty: The Ethics of Cosmetics

John DiCamillo, PhD, an ethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center, talks about the moral and ethical considerations of cosmetic surgery and procedures. He shares how Church teaching on the dignity of our bodies and desire for beauty can help us make decisions about what cosmetic changes are good, which are neutral, and which we should avoid.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode260------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/15/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #259 - Food 101: Carbs and Weight Loss Tips

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, is back to share his best weight loss tips proven by science. Dr. Usher covers the science of how our bodies use carbohydrates, what’s wrong with past diet advice like glycemic index and whole grains, the real keys to losing fat, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode259/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/8/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #258 - Reality Check: Making Sense of Medical Evidence

Public health specialists Dr. Paul Carson and Dr. Paul Cieslak talk about how to evaluate medical claims we may hear about from friends, family, and media. They help us understand the different types of scientific studies and which provide the most reliable information, the importance of control groups and establishing causation, and how to recognize and avoid confirmation bias.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode258/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
4/1/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #257 - The Latest on Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope

Pediatrician Dr. Mary Keen shares the latest information about autism including how it’s diagnosed, the most common symptoms, the latest research on what causes it, modern approaches to treatment, and more.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode257/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/25/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #256 - Child Birth: Safe, Healthy, and Empowered Options

Our resident OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud answers questions, including the ones you didn’t know you had, about birth options and birth plans. He explains when a hospital birth might be best for mother and/or baby, the advantages of free-standing birth centers, natural labor and pain management options, water birth, homebirth, midwives, doulas, and more.Plus, hear the amazing (and hilarious) story of a married couple - two physicians - who had an unplanned car birth last Thanksgiving.For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode256/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFacebook: @DoctorDoctorShowInstagram: @DoctorDoctorShowSubscribe:iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | RSS
3/18/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #255 - The Importance of Play

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about the importance of play for mental health and development – for both kids and adults. She defines the difference between play and activity, explains the brain science behind the effects of playing, and shares some tips for incorporating more play in our lives.For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode255/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook:@DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
3/11/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #254 - What Christ Suffered

Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Jesus from a medical perspective, reflecting on his sacrifice and dispelling some myths using historical records and modern medical knowledge.For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode254/------www.spokestreet.comwww.cathmed.orgFollow us on Facebook:@DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/4/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #253 - Intermittent Fasting

Endocrinologist Dr. Brian DeBosch talks about his research into the effects of intermittent fasting and the latest evidence about how the amount and frequency of our eating affects the way our bodies process food and our overall health.For more links and resources, visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode253/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook:@DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
2/25/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #252 – Too Many Radiology Tests

Pediatric Radiologist Dr. Brandon Brown from Indianapolis, Indiana addresses the growing problem of too many radiology tests being ordered and the incidental findings that influence patient care. Dr. Brown helps us pick through the forest of information to understand when a radiology test might or might not be in our best interest.For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode252/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
2/18/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #251 - Common Respiratory Problems

Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes talks about common respiratory problems, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options for diseases like asthma, COPD/emphysema, cystic fibrosis, and more. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode251/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook:@DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
2/11/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #250 - To Affirm or Not to Affirm: Gender Dysphoria in Kids

Psychologist Dr. Andrew Sodergren, an expert in gender dysphoria, talks about the phenomenon of rapid onset gender dysphoria and how to approach a child who thinks that they are the opposite gender of their anatomy.For more links and resources, visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode250/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
2/4/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #249 - Medications for Mental Illness

Psychiatrist Dr. Francie Broghammer talks about medications for mental illness including when they are necessary, some of the most common medications and how they work, and how the treatment of mental illness continues to advance.For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode249/------www.doctordoctor.orgwww.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShowSubmit your question(s):Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598E-mail – [email protected] to the Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
1/28/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #248 - Hope Abounds for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Dr. Robert Collins, a clinical and research oncologist specializing in treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma talks about blood cancers and the tremendous growth in effective treatments and care. For more visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode248/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
1/21/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #247 - Food 101: Protein

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, is back to talk about protein and meat. Dr. Usher covers why protein is so important for our bodies, the different kinds of protein our bodies need, and the best way to get protein in our diets. He also dispels some myths about common diet misconceptions about meat, animal fat, nuts, and even vegetables. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode246/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
1/14/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #246 - Anger: What Science and Faith Can Teach Us

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks about anger, and what we can learn about the emotion and what to do with it from the Bible, St. Thomas Aquinas, and neuroscience. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode246/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
1/7/202251 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #245 - Specialty Focus: Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist Dr. Bill Perez gives an inside look at what it’s like to put people to sleep, including why he chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, the biggest misconceptions, and how his faith has been his guide. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode245/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
12/31/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #244 - The Joy of Medical Media

Our doctor hosts – Dr. Tom McGovern, Dr. Chris Stroud, and Dr. Andrew Mullally – shared the joys of creating this show in a live “episode” at the Catholic Medical Association Conference “The Joy of Medicine” in October 2021. Hear about their favorite and least favorite parts of making the show, their best tips for sharing your expertise in an interview, and what brings them joy as hosts. Top 3 Take-Aways: 1. If someone asks you to do an interview – whether it’s a podcast, an article, or a kid at a school newspaper – say yes! 2. There’s a lot of joy in being able to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 3. Having the Doctor, Doctor podcast gives us the opportunity to change lives. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
12/23/202117 minutes, 26 seconds
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DD #243 - Natural Family Planning: Past, Present, Future

Dr. Michael Manhart, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Couple to Couple League International, talks about the past, present, and future of Natural Planning Family including how the science has developed, the ways fertility education helps men and women, and the latest technology for various NFP methods. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode243/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
12/17/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #242 - Fact vs. Fiction: Fetal Cell Line Research

David Prentice, PhD, vice president and research director at Charlotte Lozier Institute, talks about the use of fetal stem cells in vaccine and medication development. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode242/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
12/10/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #241 - Getting Kids to Sleep

Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford from Aurora, CO talks about the best practices to get healthy sleep for children from newborns to teenagers. She covers what the evidence says about attachment parenting vs. sleep training, different options for parents to try to fix sleep problems, and the factors that are most important for making sure children get the best sleep possible. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode241
12/3/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #240 - COVID-19 Update: Kids and Vaccines

Pediatrician Dr. Becca Bakke and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson share the latest information about how COVID-19 affects children, including the increase in serious illness, how likely they are to spread the virus, and what parents need to know when making decisions about vaccines. For more info and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode240/
11/24/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #239 - Making the Most of Telemedicine Visits

Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, founder of My Catholic Doctor, and psychiatrist and Dominican sister Sr. Marysia Weber talk about how to make the most of telemedicine visits. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode239/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
11/19/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #238 - Physicians, Silence, and Lessons from the Holocaust

Physician, bioethicist, and medical school professor Dr. Ashley Fernandes talks about how well-respected physicians helped the Nazis during the Holocaust and the important lessons that today’s healthcare providers must learn to make sure the past doesn’t repeat itself. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode238/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
11/12/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #237 - Breast Cancer

Surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Perone shares the most important information we need to know about breast cancer, including the biggest risk factors, prevention, and the latest advances in treatment. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode237/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
11/5/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #236 - The State of Religious Freedom in Healthcare

First, physician assistant Megan Kreft from Portland, OR talks about how she found a place to practice medicine and honor her conscience after she was fired for her religious beliefs. Then Louis Brown, J.D., Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation and former HHS Office of Civil Rights official, joins the doctors to talk about the importance of religious freedom for healthcare providers and how CMF Curo works to educate lawmakers to understand and uphold conscience rights. And finally, Dr. Stephen White, the chair of Healthcare Policy for the Catholic Medical Association, talks about how the CMA advocates for healthcare providers. Fore more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode236/
10/29/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #235 - Specialty Focus: Dermatology

Cohost Dr. Tom McGovern talks about his day job as a practicing dermatologist. He shares why he chose the specialty, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, how his faith guides him in his work, and some basic advice for everyday skin concerns. For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode235/
10/22/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #234 - Food 101: Fat, Cholesterol, and Diet Myths

Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives a lesson on fat, cholesterol, and the most pervasive myths about healthy eating. He explains the different kinds of fats, what causes weight gain and diet-related health problems, and explains the most up-to-date science on the best ways to feed our bodies and lose weight. For more notes and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode234/
10/15/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #233 - How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks all about sleep: how our brains and bodies work together to accomplish sleep, some of the things that interrupt our ability to sleep, and the most important steps to take to getting a good night’s sleep. For more links and info visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode233/
10/8/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #232 - What It Means to Be Human: Part 2

Carter Snead, president of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, talks about his new book "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics." In this second of two parts, he talks about how a true understanding of the human body ought to inform our understanding and policies related to abortion, reproductive technologies, end of life care, and more. For more links and references visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode232/
10/1/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #231 - What It Means to Be Human: Part 1

Carter Snead, president of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, talks about his new book "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics." In this first of two episodes, he covers why our bodies matter and some of the ways modern laws and systems disregard their importance. For more links and references visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode231/
9/24/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #230 - Running for a Higher Purpose with Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki

Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield talks about his book “Running for a Higher Purpose” and how the discipline of running has helped him both physically and spiritually. For more info and helpful links visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode230/
9/17/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #229 - The Mental Health Side Effects of Wokism

Princeton professor Dr. Margarita Mooney Suarez shares her expertise as a sociologist and experience as an educator to talk about woke ideology and cancel culture and how they're affecting the mental health of young people. She talks about the rise in loneliness, depression, anxiety, and suicide in pre-teens, teens, and young adults, and she shares a potential solution to the problem: refocusing on beauty. For more visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode229/
9/10/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #228 - “Every Deep-Drawn Breath”: Improving the ‘Care’ in Intensive Care

Critical care physician Dr. Wes Ely talks about what he’s learned from his years of research about how providers and families can work together to improve intensive care unit stays for patients by always seeing and treating them as whole persons. Follow Dr. Ely on Twitter @WesElyMD “Every Deep-Drawn Breath” by Dr. Wes Ely: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Every-Deep-Drawn-Breath/Wes-Ely/9781982171148 For more links and resources visit https://doctordoctor.org/episode228/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
9/3/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #227 - COVID-19 Update: The Delta Difference

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson and critical care pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes give and update on the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about what’s happening with the delta variant, evidence on vaccine safety and efficacy, and what doctors have learned about how to treat COVID through the last 18 months. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
8/24/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #226 - Babies and Young Children: Home Care, Emergencies, and How to Know the Difference

Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford from Aurora, CO answers common questions that parents have about illnesses and injuries in babies and young children, including how to treat common problems at home, how to recognize when symptoms are serious, and when to call the doctor for help. For more visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode226/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
8/20/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #225 - Patients as Hostages? How to Get Providers and Patients on the Same Side

Dr. Greg Burke, Chief Patient Experience Officer for Geisinger Medical Center, talks about the importance of patient satisfaction and the phenomenon of patients and their families feeling like hostages during stays in the hospital. He explains the ways the healthcare system can cause confusion and frustration for patients, the problems caused by patients and providers having conflict, and some of the ways providers can help patients feel more comfortable. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
8/13/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #224 - Specialty Focus: Public Health

Public health specialists Dr. Paul Carson and Dr. Paul Cieslak give an inside look at what it’s like to work in public health, including why they chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of their work, the biggest misconceptions, and why public health should be on every Catholic’s radar. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
8/6/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD# 223 - Why Conscience Matters in Healthcare

Pediatrician and medical ethicist Dr. Ashley Fernandes from Ohio State University talks about the role of conscience in healthcare for both physicians and patients, why conscience protection is so important for quality care, and answers common objections in today’s healthcare environment that say providers should put their beliefs and values aside. https://conscience-project.org/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
7/30/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #222 - Introduction to Food

Featured Interview – Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives an introduction to the science of food. He explains how our bodies use different kinds of food, how to distinguish real hunger vs. cravings, how to make sense of conflicting studies about food science, how to read food labels, and more. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
7/23/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #221 - Alcohol: The Good, the Bad, and What to Do About It

Featured Interview – Dr. Jeff Berger, medical director of Guest House a treatment center for Catholic clergy and religious with addictive disorders, shares important information about alcohol and alcoholism. He answers questions like: what is alcohol, how does it affect our bodies, are there any benefits, and how do we know when there’s a problem and what to do about it? https://lovefirst.net/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
7/16/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #220 - Pre-Marriage Health Check Up

Featured Interview – OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud goes through some of the health questions and concerns that couples should talk about with their doctor and each other before their wedding day. Find a Catholic Doctor: https://onemoresoul.com/ https://www.cathmed.org/physician-directory/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
7/9/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #219 - A Tour of the Brain (And How to Use It)

Featured Interview – Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres gives a tour of the brain, including what it really means to be "right brained" or "left brained" and how we can channel both to be the best - and holiest - version of ourselves. Optimal Work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5r1ccZ7Se-PXJb0W3ZmXew/featured Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bit.ly/DD82CBT DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://bit.ly/DD91Flow DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer https://bit.ly/DD102 DD #120 - Coping in the Coronavirus Crisis: Mental Health Tips with Dr. Kevin Majeres https://bit.ly/DD120COVID DD #140 – Anxiety is Prayer Waiting to Happen http://bit.ly/DD140AnxietyPrayer DD #160 – Specialty Focus: Psychiatry http://bit.ly/DD160Specialty DD #197 – Emotions: How They Can Help Instead of Hurt http://bit.ly/DD197Emotions DD #208 - Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves: The Science Behind Meaning and Fulfillment https://bit.ly/DD208Fulfillment ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
7/2/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #218 - Confessions of a Medical Student: Part 4

Newly graduated Dr. Brendan Rhatican is back to tell us about his fourth and final year of medical school: what his rotations were like, how he chose his specialty, his biggest lessons and reflections from the last four years, and more. Catholic Medical Conscience App Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catholicmed.cmca&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catholic-medical-conscience/id1474130728 ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
6/25/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #217 - Human Trafficking: Doctors Learning from Patients

Trafficking survivor Jasmine Grace Marino shares her experiences as a victim and how she finally escaped. Then Deb O’Hara-Rusckowski, co-founder of Global Strategic Operatives, explains how healthcare providers can make a difference by seeing warning signs of trafficking and helping victims get the help they need. https://www.globalstrategicoperatives.org/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
6/18/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #216 - Pain Management: Practical Steps and Opioid Alternatives

Family practitioner and addiction specialist Dr. Leslie Massoglia talks about pain management and opioid alternatives for chronic pain. She covers some practical treatments for anyone experiencing short or long term pain including the best medication, icing, stretching, etc. and the most important steps for patients and providers in creating a plan to manage chronic pain.
6/11/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #215 - Sick and Tired? Thyroid Disease and Fatigue

Endocrinologist Dr. Tom Moraghan explains the most common types of thyroid disorders and treatments, symptoms to look out for, and how patients' lives can be changed by good thyroid care. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
6/4/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #214 - Myths of Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative care specialist Dr. Natalie Rodden explains some facts and fictions about palliative and hospice care including the difference between the two, who palliative care is really for, and how good care can help patients see that life is always worth living. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
5/28/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #213 - A Bishop's Battle with Anxiety and Depression

Bishop of Lincoln Nebraska James D. Conley shares his experience dealing with anxiety and depression including how if affected his faith and the most important steps that helped him on the path to healing. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
5/21/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #212 - COVID-19 Update: What Does the End Look Like?

North Dakota epidemiologist Dr. Paul Carson and Oregon epidemiologist Dr. Paul Cieslak give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States including their predictions for how restrictions will wind down in the coming weeks and months, what people can feel safe doing right now, and answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
5/14/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #211 - Bethlehem's Holy Family Hospital

Ambassador Michele Bowe, the Order of Malta’s ambassador to Palestine, talks about the work of the Holy Family Hospital for Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem providing excellent care in an underprivileged community just steps away from where Jesus Himself was born. https://birthplaceofhope.org/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
5/7/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #210 - BONUS: Catholic Doctors' Best Advice for Medical Students

Host Dr. Tom McGovern gathered some of the great physicians from the Catholic Medical Association at a recent conference and asked them to share their perspective as experienced doctors and best advice for medical students. Featured: Dr. Mike Parker, OB/GYN and President of CMA Dr. Paul Day, Family Physician Dr. Greg Burke, Internist and Chief Patient Experience Officer Dr. Cynthia Hunt, Internist, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Fernandes, Pediatrician and Ethicist ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
5/3/202142 minutes, 42 seconds
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DD #209 - Compassion in Daily Life

Dr. Dominic Vachon a PhD psychologist who runs the Compassion in Medicine Program at the University of Notre Dame talks about the science behind compassion and how we can all get better at caring for those who are suffering. https://compassionatecare.nd.edu/ How Doctors Care https://www.amazon.com/How-Doctors-Care-Compassionate-Balanced/dp/1516540085 ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
4/30/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #208 - Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves: The Science Behind Meaning and Fulfillment

Featured Interview – Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind maximizing our potential and how mental work can help us all live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. https://www.optimalwork.com/ Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bit.ly/DD82CBT DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://bit.ly/DD91Flow DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer https://bit.ly/DD102 DD #120 - Coping in the Coronavirus Crisis: Mental Health Tips with Dr. Kevin Majeres https://bit.ly/DD120COVID DD #140 – Anxiety is Prayer Waiting to Happen http://bit.ly/DD140AnxietyPrayer DD #160 – Specialty Focus: Psychiatry http://bit.ly/DD160Specialty DD #197 – Emotions: How They Can Help Instead of Hurt http://bit.ly/DD197Emotions ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
4/23/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #207 - Heart Diseases 101

Featured Interview – Cardiologist Dr. Dave Kaminskas shares the most important information about listeners need to know about heart disease, what causes it, how to know when it's a problem, and how to prevent it. ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus: http://tools.acc.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator-Plus/#!/calculate/estimate/ ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
4/16/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #206 - Screen Addiction

Featured Interviews – Sr. Marysia Weber, RSM, DO talks about the brain chemistry behind addiction and how the internet and screen usage affects us. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/screenaddiction/ Then Adam Holz from PluggedIn.com talks about how Christians can engage with modern media and culture in a healthy way. https://www.pluggedin.com/ Other Suggested Websites: https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/screenaddiction/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ https://healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
4/9/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #205 - Surviving COVID-19: Doctors Learning from Patients

A COVID-19 survivor, Jason Shanks, and his critical care physician, Dr. Eustace Fernandes, share the story of his illness, including over 6 weeks in the ICU, and how grace and nature - prayer and excellent medical care - saved his life. ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
4/2/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #204 - A Second Chance at Choice

Hear all about the amazing work being done to save babies and give moms a second chance at choice though the abortion pill reversal network. The doctors talk to Robin Chambers from Focus on the Family, Dr. George Delgado from the Steno Institute, and Jor-El Godsey from Heartbeat International. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/ https://abortionpillreversal.com/ https://stenoinstitute.org/ https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/ 24/7 Abortion Pill Reversal Hotline: 877-558-0333 Heartbeat International 24/7 Helpline: 800-712-HELP Check out Dr. McGovern’s new book “What Christ Suffered”: www.amazon.com/What-Christ-Suffe…ney/dp/1681925761 Register to watch him talk about it live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wWYYHKbX…l=ConferenceChair ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
3/26/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #203 - Religious Freedom and Conscience Rights in Healthcare

Feature Interview – Dr. Greg Burke, co-chair of the Catholic Medical Association's Ethics Committee, and Kevin Theriot, senior counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about the state of religious freedom and conscience rights in health care. Check out Dr. McGovern’s new book “What Christ Suffered”: https://www.amazon.com/What-Christ-Suffered-Doctors-Journey/dp/1681925761 Register to watch him talk about it live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wWYYHKbXYQ&ab_channel=ConferenceChair ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
3/19/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #202 - BONUS: Getting Back to Normal

Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and public health specialist Dr. Paul Carson talk about what it'll take to start getting back to normal, what kinds of restrictions might be lifted first, and what the timeline might look like.
3/12/202119 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #202 - COVID-19 Update: The Good News

Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and public health specialist Dr. Paul Carson give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rollout of the vaccines throughout the United States especially the good news about dropping cases and how the vaccines seem to be working so well. To be vaccinated or not: Answering common questions for Catholics https://www.osvnews.com/2020/12/29/to-be-vaccinated-or-not-answering-common-questions-for-catholics/ Previous Episodes Addressing Vaccine Questions: https://soundcloud.com/doctordoctorshow/dd-198-covid-19-where-are-we-now https://soundcloud.com/doctordoctorshow/dd-194-covid-19-pandemic-and-vaccine-rollout-update https://soundcloud.com/doctordoctorshow/dd-194-bonus-answers-to-covid-19-vaccine-listener-questions https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-covid-19-vaccine-update-answers-to-ethical-and-practical-questions https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-bonus-more-covid-19-vaccine-questions-and-answers https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-covid-19-vaccine-process https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-bonus-covid-19-vaccines ------ www.doctordoctor.org www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | RSS
3/12/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #201 - Are Humans Really the Worst Thing for the Environment?

Feature Interview – Glenn Stanton, director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, goes through the latest data about climate change to parse fact and fiction about whether humans are the worst thing for the environment. “The End of the World as We Know It?” by Glenn Stanton https://quillette.com/2020/12/11/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/ “The Case for One More Child: Why Large Families Will Save Humanity” by Ross Douthat https://www.plough.com/en/topics/life/parenting/the-case-for-one-more-child ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/5/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #200 - The Health Benefits of Religious Practice

Infectious disease and public health specialist Dr. Paul Carson shares the latest research that shows how faith and religious practice is good for health. ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/26/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #199 - The History of the Crucifixion

Dr. John Cook, author of "Crucifixion in the Mediterranean World," talks about the history of crucifixion and what it can tell us about Jesus’ sacrifice and death. Feature Interview – Dr. John Cook, author of Crucifixion in the Mediterranean World, talks about the history of crucifixion and what it can tell us about Jesus’ sacrifice and death. Smithsonian Secrets series: Crucifixion Mystery https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/details/series/secrets/season-6 What Christ Suffered: A Physician’s Journey Through the Passion by Dr. Tom McGovern https://www.amazon.com/What-Christ-Suffered-Doctors-Journey/dp/1681925761 ------ www.spokestreet.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/19/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #198 - COVID-19: Where Are We Now?

Feature Interview – Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rollout of the vaccines throughout the United States. They also answer questions from listeners about how effective the vaccine is, what the evidence says about side effects, and their best advice for the next phase of the pandemic. To be vaccinated or not: Answering common questions for Catholics https://www.osvnews.com/2020/12/29/to-be-vaccinated-or-not-answering-common-questions-for-catholics/ Previous Episodes Addressing Vaccine Questions: https://soundcloud.com/doctordoctorshow/dd-194-covid-19-pandemic-and-vaccine-rollout-update https://soundcloud.com/doctordoctorshow/dd-194-bonus-answers-to-covid-19-vaccine-listener-questions https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-covid-19-vaccine-update-answers-to-ethical-and-practical-questions https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-bonus-more-covid-19-vaccine-questions-and-answers https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-covid-19-vaccine-process https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-bonus-covid-19-vaccines ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/12/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #197 - Emotions: How They Can Help Instead of Hurt

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind emotions, what they are, why we have them, and how they can be helpful rather than harmful. More from Dr. Kevin Majeres at www.optimalwork.com Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bit.ly/DD82CBT DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://bit.ly/DD91Flow DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer https://bit.ly/DD102 DD #120 - Coping in the Coronavirus Crisis: Mental Health Tips with Dr. Kevin Majeres https://bit.ly/DD120COVID DD #140 – Anxiety is Prayer Waiting to Happen http://bit.ly/36GZqQQ DD #160 – Specialty Focus: Psychiatry http://bit.ly/3rk6hHL ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/5/202152 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #196 - The Truth About Gender Dysphoria

Feature Interview (9:42) – Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz discusses gender dysphoria and transgenderism, including the latest research, the harm being caused by current medical and cultural approaches to treatment, and what a better scientific approach might look like. American College of Pediatricians https://acpeds.org/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/29/202152 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #195 - Anxiety in Children

Feature Interview – Psychiatrist Dr. Larry Mitnaul talks about anxiety in children including how common it is, how parents can recognize symptoms, and what families can do to help children manage and even overcome anxiety. Books recommended by Dr. Mitnaul: https://www.larrymitnaul.com/library.html Dr. Mitnaul’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLarryMitnaulJr/featured ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/22/202152 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #194 - COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Rollout Update

Feature Interview – Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rollout of the vaccines throughout the United States. They also answer questions from listeners about how the vaccine works step-by-step in the body, why companies use ethically tainted materials, and more. Be sure to check out the rest of the interview with Dr. Grabenstein and Dr. Carson on the Bonus Episode next up in the feed! To be vaccinated or not: Answering common questions for Catholics https://www.osvnews.com/2020/12/29/to-be-vaccinated-or-not-answering-common-questions-for-catholics/ Previous Episodes Addressing Vaccine Questions: https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-covid-19-vaccine-update-answers-to-ethical-and-practical-questions https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-189-bonus-more-covid-19-vaccine-questions-and-answers https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-covid-19-vaccine-process https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-180-bonus-covid-19-vaccines Medical Trivia – The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that Phase 1a for vaccinations would be Health Care Personnel and Long Term Care Facility Residents (who have accounted for 40% of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.). What categories of individuals are included in Phase 1b that will be the next to receive COVID vaccines? NOTE: States may alter these recommendations to meet their local needs. BONUS: Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson answer more listener questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/15/202152 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #194 - BONUS: Answers to COVID-19 Vaccine Listener Questions

Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson answer more listener questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/15/202138 minutes, 5 seconds
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DD #193 - Sexuality and Gender: Catholic Response to Cultural Beliefs

Feature Interview (5:29) – Glenn Stanton, director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, talks about what modern culture means by sex, gender, and sexual orientation and offers insight into how we can respond in love to people who hold different beliefs. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:39) – The X chromosome has about 900 genes that code for the formation of about 900 proteins. How many genes does the smaller Y chromosome possess? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/8/202152 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #192 - Listen to Your Body; It’s Smarter Than You Think

Feature Interview (7:19) – Psychologist Dr. Peter Malinoski, president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts Ministry, explains the connection of the mind and the body through psychosomatic illnesses – when symptoms are caused by the mind. He shares common causes, treatments, and practices everyone can use to try to calm the fears and anxieties that might cause physical symptoms. https://www.soulsandhearts.com/ Coronavirus Crisis: Carpe Diem Podcast https://www.soulsandhearts.com/coronavirus-crisis A Catholic's Guide to Self-Help Course https://www.soulsandhearts.com/self-help A Catholic's Guide to Helping a Loved One in Distress Course https://www.soulsandhearts.com/a-journey-to-helping-others Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:43) – Give both the Greek- and Latin-derived named of the chemical that is responsible for many psychosomatic symptoms - as well as the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system. Bonus: what do both of these chemical names literally mean? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/31/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #191 - Mysteries of the Teenager: Adolescent Health

All three co-hosts share their wisdom in this special episode looking at the most common health concerns for teenagers. OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud covers puberty and hormones, dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern shares the best practices for treating acne, and primary care physician Dr. Andrew Mullally talks about other common questions like which vaccines are necessary and how much screen time is too much. Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:20) – According to the United Nation Children’s Fund, how many adolescents (10-19 years) are there in the world and what percentage of the world’s population do they comprise? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/23/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #190 - Childhood Obesity

Feature Interview (7:04) – Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Kim-Doan Katrina Nguyen talks about the growing problem of childhood obesity in the US and other parts of the world including the most common causes, the health consequences, and best practices to avoid or overcome weight problems in children. https://faithful2fitness.org/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:55) – In the largest study looking at the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and health, the life-expectancy for those in the “healthy” BMI range was just over 82 years. How many years of expected life were lost in the overweight group, underweight group, and obese group? “Association of BMI with overall and cause-specific mortality” https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30288-2 ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/18/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #189 - COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Answers to Ethical and Practical Questions

Feature Interviews (00:45) – Jozef Zalot from the National Catholic Bioethics Center explains the ethical concerns around the development of the various COVID-19 vaccines, what the Catholic Church has taught about receiving vaccines with ethical problems, and which of the COVID-19 vaccines Catholics should try to get for themselves. “Points to Consider on the Use of COVID-19 Vaccines” from National Catholic Bioethics Center https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3ada1a6a2e8d6a131d1dcd/t/5fd11df4fb49ea12ba12a59b/1607540212284/NCBC+Vaccine+Statement.pdf (18:13) Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein explains where things currently stand in the COVID-19 vaccine process, including which vaccines are closest to approval, what the data says about how well they work, what the distribution process will be like, and when we can expect a vaccine to be available and who should get it. Be sure to check out the rest of the interview with Dr. Grabenstein on the Bonus Episode next up in the feed! Other suggested listening: Bioethics on Air Ep. 42: Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine – Is it Ethical?: https://soundcloud.com/user-458215614/ep-42-modernas-covid-19-vaccine-is-it-ethical Bioethics on Air Ep. 43: Further Ethical Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccines: https://soundcloud.com/user-458215614/ep-43-further-ethical-perspectives-on-covid-19-vaccines Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:30) – The term ‘warp speed’ comes from the Star Trek series of television shows and movies. A Warp Speed of Warp Factor 1 has always meant what speed? Bonus question, according to creator of Star Trek (and also in many of the episodes and movies) what Warp Factor is equivalent to Infinite Speed - being in all places at the same time? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/11/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #189 - BONUS: More COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers

BONUS: Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein goes into more details about potential COVID-19 vaccines including how effective they might be, ethical concerns about how some of the vaccines are made, how we know the vaccine will be safe, and more. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/11/202037 minutes, 32 seconds
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DD #188 - COVID-19 Holiday Surge

Feature Interviews (1:33) – Steve Minnis, President of Benedictine College in Atchison, KS shares how his students and campus community came together to control an early-semester outbreak and the measures they took to keep COVID-19 off-campus the rest of the term. Then (13:55) infectious disease specialist and public health consultant Dr. Paul Cieslak and critical care pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes give a comprehensive update on the COVID-19 pandemic including why cases are rising, whether deaths are really decreasing, what doctors are learning about the virus and how to treat it, and what we can expect in the coming months. Top 3 Takeaways: 1. It’s possible to go back to college safely. 2. A Catholic ethical approach is good for everyone. 3. Science alone can’t drive policy, it must be paired with a good value system. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:52) – As of data available December 2, 2020, which two states currently have the highest and lowest number of hospitalized COVID patients - on a per capita basis. Data given in hospitalizations per million? As a hint, they rank in the lower half of states for population density. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/4/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #187 - Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Treatment Hope

Feature Interview (2:47) – Co-host Dr. Chris Stroud is an OBGYN who specializes in NaPro Technology and ethical treatments for reproductive health issues. In this episode he talks about the difficulties of infertility, why the secular obstetrics field often overlooks real solutions for couples, and the various options for people who are looking for help without compromising their faith. He also talks about pregnancy loss and miscarriage, how we should value every life, and simple treatments that might save babies. Suggested websites: https://onemoresoul.com/ https://www.creightonmodel.com/ https://ccli.org/ https://sacredheartguardians.org/ https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-27-embryo-adoption Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:02) – The average woman of child-bearing age must bear 2.1 children so that the next generation has as many people as the current generation. This number takes into account life expectancy, so that countries with shorter life expectancies require a higher fertility rate to replace their population. Out of 200 ranked countries and territories in 2018, how many were replacing themselves? And the 2018 World fertility rate was 2.4 children per woman. Niger had the highest fertility rate and South Korea the lowest. What were the recorded fertility rates in 2018 in these two extreme countries? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/25/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #186 - Specialty Focus: Radiology

Feature Interview (9:48) – Dr. Brandon Brown from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Fetal Center at Riley Children’s Hospital gives an inside look at what it’s like to be a radiologist, including why he chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, the biggest misconceptions, and how his faith guides his life as a physician. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:28) – In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays and took the first X-ray or who else - his wife and her hands to which she exclaimed, “I have seen my death!” By 1900, Thomas Edison’s assistant, a glass-blower named Clarence Dally, was experimenting with X-rays and improving the resolution of them. However, Clarence ending up dying in 1904 from high doses of X-rays, thought initially to be harmless, that led to him progressively losing hair on his hands, developing ulcers on his hands, and then the amputation of both hands, then both forearms, and then both arms - and finally the loss of his life after metastases to his chest. What disease did the X-rays cause on Clarence? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/20/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #185 - Specialty Focus: Functional and Integrative Medicine

Featured Interview (49:12) – Functional medicine specialist Dr. Raul Enad talks about the growing fields of integrative and functional medicine, including how he got interested in the specialty and how it improved his own health, why preventative medicine is important, what research shows are the most important things every person should do for their health, and what Catholics need to know about this branch of medicine to stay healthy body and soul. Suggested Websites https://www.nccih.nih.gov/ https://www.a4m.com/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:12) – Worldwide, what is the most commonly deficient dietary supplement people need? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/13/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #184 - COVID-19 Winter Forecast

Feature Interview (7:45) – Infectious disease specialist and public health consultant Dr. Paul Carson and critical care pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes give a comprehensive update on the COVID-19 pandemic including why cases are rising, whether deaths are really decreasing, what doctors are learning about the virus and how to treat it, and what we can expect in the coming months. ‘A whole lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of covid-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s response https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fauci-covid-winter-forecast/2020/10/31/e3970eb0-1b8b-11eb-bb35-2dcfdab0a345_story.html The Great Barrington Declaration https://gbdeclaration.org/ The John Snow Memorandum https://www.johnsnowmemo.com/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:42) – On April 14, 2020, the Wednesday after Easter, TSA (Transportation and Security Administration screened 87,534 travelers in American airports. This was less than 4% the number screened (over 2.2 million) on the same date in 2019. During the last week of October 2019, there were just over 15 million passengers screened by TSA. What percent of that 15 million passengers were screened in the last week of October 2020? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/6/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #183 - Solitary Confinement and Loneliness: Hurts the Body, Hurts the Soul

Feature Interview (9:06) – Philosopher and researcher Derek Jeffreys, PhD from University of Wisconsin, Green Bay explains the enormous physical and mental consequences of prolonged solitary confinement. Spirituality in Dark Places: The Ethics of Solitary Confinement by Derek S. Jeffreys https://amzn.to/2G5Zyzj Other work by Dr. Jeffreys: https://jeffreysds.wixsite.com/main/essays Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:59) – In the movie Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne locks a prison guard in the lavatory, locks himself inside the prison’s main office, and broadcasts an aria from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” over the prison P.A. system. He is punished with two weeks of solitary confinement. What did he say he did for much of those two weeks in solitary confinement to keep from going mad? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/30/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #182 - Specialty Focus: Oncology

Oncologist and hematologist Dr. Bill McGarry talks about what it’s like to treat cancer, including why he chose the specialty, the biggest challenges, how cancer treatment and prevention has advanced, and how his faith guides him in his work. He also shares his own powerful story of having cancer twice and how prayer and medicine came together to heal him. Suggested websites for patients: https://www.nccn.org/patients/ https://www.cancer.net/ https://www.cancer.org/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:02) – The Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen, among others, noted some tumors with swollen veins that reminded them of a particular animal. The name of this animal in Latin is ‘cancer’. What is the animal? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/23/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #181 - Babies with Trisomy: Lives Worth Living

Feature Interview (12:32) – Tracy Windsor, co-founder of the Be Not Afraid organization, explains why offering support, love, and real treatment options are so important for parents facing a prenatal diagnosis who are often offered abortion as the only option. https://www.benotafraid.net/ “Prenatal Testing and the Denial of Care,” by Bridget Mora https://www.ncbcenter.org/em-openaccess/ethics-medics-february-2018 “Aborting the Wanted Child,” Fr. Paul Sullins https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/01/59909/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:10) – In 1959, Dr. Jerome LeJeune and his colleagues published a paper describing their discovery of the first genetic cause of human disease. Down Syndrome was discovered to be caused by the presence of 3 copies of the 21st pair of chromosomes, and the disorder is now also known as Trisomy 21. On June 28, 2007, a cause for his canonization was opened, the last name of the Paris Archbishop that opened the cause is the French word for the total number of chromosome pairs in a human being. What was this Cardinal Archbishop’s last name? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/16/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #180 - COVID-19 Vaccine Process

Feature Interview (6:03) - Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein explains all the most important info about the COVID-19 vaccine process, including ethical concerns, how the research and trial process works, whether the current trials are showing success, when we can expect a vaccine to be available and who should get it. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/health/covid-vaccine-update-coronavirus/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 45:31) – The word vaccine derives from the Latin word that has nothing to do with immunization or even infection. It derives from the Latin name for an animal. Which animal - and why? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/9/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #180 - BONUS: COVID-19 Vaccines

BONUS: Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein goes into more details about potential COVID-19 vaccines including how effective they might be, ethical concerns about how some of the vaccines are made, how we know he vaccine will be safe, and more. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/health/covid-vaccine-update-coronavirus/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/9/202043 minutes, 31 seconds
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DD #179 - Specialty Focus: Women's Healthcare and the OBGYN

Host Dr. Chris Stroud is the featured guest this time to talk about what it’s like to be a Catholic OB/GYN including why he chose this specialty, the biggest challenges for OBGYNs in general and especially for Catholics, the most important things for doctors and patients to know about women’s healthcare, and why more Catholics should become OBGYNs. Find out more about Dr. Stroud’s practices: https://fertilityandmidwifery.com/ https://fortwaynebirthcenter.com/ Find a birth center near you: https://www.birthcenters.org/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:02) – Since 2004 out-of-hospital births have become more common in the United States. Home births increased by 77% and birth center deliveries more than doubled. As of 2017, what percentage of births in the United States took place outside a hospital? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/2/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #178 - Fired for Acting Too Catholic? Patient Autonomy vs. Provider Conscience

Feature Interviews: (4:49) - First, physician assistant Megan Kreft from Portland, OR shares her story about being fired by a Catholic hospital for practicing medicine consistent with Catholic beliefs about human dignity. (21:41) - Then, pediatrician and medical ethicist Dr. Ashley Fernandes from Ohio State University gives a broader perspective of how Megan’s story fits into the healthcare landscape, the problem with the trend toward giving patient autonomy the highest priority, and how Catholic healthcare providers can practice with great care for patients while staying firm in their beliefs. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:11) – Today’s episode deals with aspects of Medical Ethics. The American Journal of Bioethics was established in 1999. The Journal of Medical Ethics has been published since 1975 as a branch of the British Medical Journal. But before these two came the first Journal of Medical Ethics beginning in 1932. What is the name of the oldest journal dedicated to medical ethics? Hint: It is named after a man who was physician for Henry VIII, founded the Royal College of Physicians in London, taught Erasmus and St. Thomas More, and became a priest in 1509, fifteen years before he died. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/25/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #177 - Specialty Focus: Family Medicine

Host Dr. Andrew Mullally is the featured guest this time to talk about what it’s like to work as a family physician including why he chose this, what it was like starting his own medical practice, and the advantages for doctors and for patients who choose family medicine. http://credofamilymedicine.com/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:33) – According to the 2018 Physician Specialty Data Report of the Association of American Medical Colleges, there were 892,856 physicians practicing medicine in the U.S. in 2017. Of these nearly 900,000 physicians - what percentage of them were practicing Family Medicine/General Practice? In 2017, what was the only field of medicine that had more first-year residents (first year after medical school) than family medicine? What percentage of family physicians decide to practice medicine in the state where they do their residency training? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/18/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #176 - COVID Goes to College

Feature Interview (3:05) – Infectious Disease and Public Health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak and Steve Minnis, President of Benedictine College in Atchison, KS talk about the issues facing colleges going back to school this Fall, how they can keep students, faculty, and staff healthy, and what the coming months might look like. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:42) – Britain's last major outbreak of plague came in 1665-1666. Across the country, universities closed in response to the plague. At Cambridge University, a young student left college behind to wait out the plague in the countryside where he investigated optics using a glass prism he'd picked up at a Cambridge market before fleeing, invented calculus, and described gravity and the laws of motion. Who was this genius who made the most of his year in quarantine away from Cambridge University? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/11/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #175 - A Heroic Doctor In a Hostile Culture

Feature Interview (7:52) – Dr. Bill Toffler, a family physician from Portland, OR who was fired from his practice for treating his patients with the same respect and dignity he had for many years, talks about how his faith led to him being marginalized and what Catholics in the healthcare community need to know about standing up for their conscience rights. More episodes on conscience rights: DD #101 - Healthcare Rights and Duties DD #13 - HHS Conscience Protection DD #10 - Catholic Witness in Healthcare DD #9 - Ethical and Religious Directives Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:16) – What percentage of applicants to MD schools were accepted last year? How many medical schools did the average medical student apply to in 2019? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) – 260-436-9598 E-mail – [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/4/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #174 - Confessions of a Catholic Medical Student: Part Three

Feature Interview (9:09) – Medical student Brendan Rhatican is back to tell us about his third year of medical school: the biggest challenges and blessings, what he’s learned, how things have changed because of COVID-19, and more. Catholic Medical Conscience App: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catholicmed.cmca&hl=en_US App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catholic-medical-conscience/id1474130728 Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:06) – What percentage of applicants to MD schools were accepted last year? How many medical schools did the average medical student apply to in 2019? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/28/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #173 - COVID-19 Treatment Update

Feature Interview (4:51) – Dr. George Delgado, the president and founder of the Steno Institute, discusses the latest progress in treatments for COVID-19 including hydroxychloroquine, steroids, convalescent plasma serum, and more. Plus he shares how he has been working to make sure religious groups are not discriminated against with COVID-19 response measures. Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:59) – According to data posted on the CDC website as of August 12, 2020, of the 13,624 children under 15 years old who have died in the United States since February 1, what percentage have died of COVID-19? of Influenza? ------ https://www.redeemerradio.com/ https://www.cathmed.org/ Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/21/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #172 - The Bitter Pill: The Economic Impact of Contraception

Feature Interview (7:50) – Economist Dr. Tim Reichert explains the economic impact of contraception on society, including how birth control has a disproportionate negative effect on women and children both financially and in their ability to pursue desired relationships. Other Doctor, Doctor episodes about contraception: DD #17 – Oral Contraception: Fact and Fiction: https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-17-oral-contraception-fact-and-fiction DD #71 - Science-Based Arguments Against Contraception: https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-71-science-based-arguments-against-contraception DD #97 - What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Breast Cancer: https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-97-what-most-doctors-wont-tell-you-about-breast-cancer DD #154 - The Beauty of a Woman's Cycle: The Science Behind Natural Family Planning: https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-154-the-beauty-of-a-womans-cycle-the-science-behind-natural-family-planning ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/14/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #171 - COVID-19 Update with Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD from North Dakota State University gives an update with the latest data on the COVID-19 pandemic including where cases are rising and falling around the United States, lessons we can learn from the first phase of the pandemic around the world, and the most important next steps that can help stop the virus. (Episode recorded 7/31/2020) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/7/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #170 - Specialty Focus: General Surgery

Feature Interview (8:26) – Our specialty focus series continues with Dr. Anthony Oliva, who gives a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a general surgeon, how he chose his specialty, and some of the biggest challenges and rewards in his every day practice of medicine. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:37)– The barber surgeon, one of the most common European medical coordination indispensable to their trade, were called upon for numerous tasks ranging from cutting hair to amputating limbs. The barber surgeons often had a pole in front of their place of work. What TWO colors are classically found on a barber’s pole, and what do they represent? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/31/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #169 - COVID-19: Mask Hysteria

Feature Interview (6:22) – Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson and psychologist Dr. Peter Malinoski talk about the divergent responses to the growing number of mask mandates around the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Carson talks about some misconceptions and misinformation about the effectiveness of mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread, and Dr. Malinoski helps us understand the deeper reasons people might be resistant to mandates and how we can respond. Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:22) – On July 17, the website travelandleisure.com listed 16 countries that were allowing Americans to visit. Can you name a) one of the two countries in Europe that Americans may visit, b) he only African country that Americans may visit, c) the only Middle Eastern country where American travel is allowed? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/24/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #168 - The Power of Expectations: Trisomy 21 and Down’s Syndrome

Feature Interview (6:22) – Psychologist Dr. Robin Lynn Treptow talks about the life-changing effects of how expectations influence outcomes. She shares her own experiences of having a child with Trisomy 21 and how biases regarding the diagnosis made it difficult for her family to help her child thrive, the reality of how children with Trisomy 21 can develop intelligence and skills, and how we can all help overcome the biases that hold these children back. Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship https://rubysrainbow.org/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:22) – How many chromosome pairs do humans have and what do we call the last numbered chromosome pair instead of referring to that pair by a number? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/17/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #167 - COVID-19 Update: Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease?

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson, MD and philosopher Anthony Flood, PhD, both from North Dakota State University, talk about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons we’ve learned from the medical and social response to the crisis, and they lay out the arguments they make about necessary and unnecessary precautions in their new paper “COVID-19 Policymaking in a Country Divided: A Path Toward Unity Through Catholic Social Teaching.” CDC Excess Deaths Data: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/excess_deaths.htm Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation: http://www.healthdata.org/ Video showing how droplets spread in air after a sneeze: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/jn-learning/video-player/18357411 Japanese study of microdroplets after a sneeze or cough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2azcn7MqOU University of Nebraska demo of masking effects on micro-droplets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbAzUUtqbiU Image of bacterial growth on a petri dish from masked and unmasked activities like sneezing, coughing, talking, and singing: https://twitter.com/richdavisphd/status/1276629360212979712/photo/1 ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/10/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #166 - Brain Death Debate Pt. 2: Brain Death is NOT Real Death

Feature Interviews (1:00) – First, the doctors talk to neurologist Dr. Tom Zabiega about how his own view of brain death changed as he started to examine the issue and some of the practical flaws in the brain death tests. Then the doctors talk to philosopher Dr. Pete Colosi talks about lingering ethical issues around the definition and diagnosis of brain death. He explains the difference between death and brain death, how even brain death itself is difficult to diagnose, and how the teachings of the Catholic Church can help families and health care providers honor the dignity of patients with significant brain injuries or who are nearing death. Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:42) – Which of the following endocrine (hormone producing) glands is not influenced directly by the pituitary gland? The adrenal glands, the ovaries, the pancreas, the testicles, the thyroid? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/3/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #165 - COVID-19 Update: What to Do About Rising Cases

Public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director for the Oregon Public Health Division Communicable Disease and Immunization Program, gives an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the country, including why we’re seeing another spike in cases, regulations and precautions that can help stem the tide of new infections, and what we might see in the coming months. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/28/202047 minutes, 10 seconds
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DD #164 - Brain Death Debate Pt. 1: Brain Death is Real Death

Feature Interviews (1:00) – First, the doctors talk to neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Rowe about his own experiences diagnosing brain death, what the criteria are, and what the process looks like in practice. Then the doctors talk to Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, the Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, explains why brain death is complicated with modern medical technology, how the current definition of brain death developed, and why each part of the criteria is important to make sure the dignity of the human person is upheld. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:01) – There are 12 cranial nerves that connect the brain to the skin, muscles, or other organs in the head or neck. Most of them connect to the brainstem. How many of them connect directly to the cerebral hemispheres? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/26/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #163 - Specialty Focus: Rheumatology and Research

Feature Interview (5:42) – Our specialty focus series continues with Dr. Bill Williams who gives a behind the scenes look at his work as a rheumatologist and researcher including the most common autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases he treats and the complicated process of medical research. Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:43) – Alexis Carrel (1873 –1944) was a French surgeon and biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912 for pioneering vascular suturing techniques. He invented the first perfusion pump with Charles A. Lindbergh opening the way to organ transplantation. Because of an event he witnessed and refused to deny - he was scorned by his French colleagues and could get no research positions in France. He moved to the United States where he worked in medical research at the Rockefeller Institute from 1906 until his death in 1944. What did he witness in 1902 that he not only refused to deny happened, but willingly proclaimed? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/19/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #162 - COVID-19 and Kids: Back to School and More

Denver pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford answers questions about how COVID-19 is affecting and kids, including what the latest data shows about how sick children get and what the biggest risks are, what policies and procedures schools might implement when the school year begins, and what parents need to know about the risks of mental health issues and socialization and learning gaps some children will experience. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/17/202049 minutes, 33 seconds
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DD #161 - Making Sense of Medical Journals and the Peer-Review Process

Dr. Barbara Golder, a pathologist, lawyer, and ethicist who serves as the editor of the Linacre Quarterly, the official medical journal of the Catholic Medical Association, explains the peer-review process for medical journals, why some papers end up being retracted, and what we can look for to better understand frequent and sometimes conflicting information. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/15/202043 minutes, 17 seconds
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DD #160 - Specialty Focus: Psychiatry

Feature Interview (11:21) – Our specialty focus series continues with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres who gives an inside look at what it’s like to practice psychiatry including why he chose his specialty, what his typical day is like, some of the misunderstandings people have about mental health, and why he thinks Catholic psychiatrists are so important for our world today. Dr. Majeres websites: https://www.optimalwork.com/ https://purityispossible.com/ Find a therapist: https://www.academyofct.org/ Recommended books: Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety (John P. Forsyth) The Happiness Trap (Russ Harris) Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation (Daniel J. Siegel) Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (Sue Johnson) Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:33) – The father of American psychiatry signed the Declaration of Independence, was a US Mint Treasurer and Surgeon General of the Continental Army, and there is a medical school named after him in Chicago. Who is it? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/12/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #159 - How to Advocate for an Ethical COVID-19 Vaccine

Debi Vinnedge, founder of Children of God for Life, talks about the ethics of vaccines and the work that is being done to make sure vaccines are produced without harm to human beings. She explains how campaigns have recently convinced companies to discontinue unethical vaccines and the urrent efforts to ensure an ethical vaccine option is produced for COVID-19. https://cogforlife.org/ USCCB Letter to FDA re: COVID-19 Vaccine: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/upload/Letter-to-FDA-urging-ethical-COVID-vaccines.pdf Where to send a letter requesting ethical vaccines: Dr. John Shiver, Global Head of R&D Sanofi Pasteur Box 187 Discovery Drive Swiftwater, PA 18370 ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/8/202047 minutes, 9 seconds
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DD #158 - Specialty Focus: Chiropractic Medicine

Feature Interview (12:16) –Dr. Adam Osenga gives an inside look at what it’s like to be a chiropractor, including what kind of ailments a chiropractor can help with, the various kinds of treatments he provides, and some of the biggest misconceptions people have about the specialty. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:18) – Chiropractors, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons all care for disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles. Which of these three professional groups has the most representatives - and the least representatives - practicing in the United States? As a hint, there are 9 times as many professionals in the most numerous group compared to the least numerous group. The middle profession has 3 times as many practitioners as the the least numerous group. ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/5/202052 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #157 - Specialty Focus: Neurosurgery

Feature Interview (12:11) – Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Camarata gives an inside look at what it’s like to be a neurosurgeon, how he chose his specialty, and the most common diseases and medical issues he treats. Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:39) – The average human brain weighs about 3 pounds or 1.5-2% of body weight. What percentage of the body’s energy supplies (as based on blood flow and oxygen use) does the brain use? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/29/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #156 - Coronavirus in the ICU: An Update As Society Reopens

Dr. Eustace Fernandes, Chief of Critical Care at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, gives an update about on-the-ground treatment of patients with COVID-19. Dr. Fernandes explains the latest about what doctors are learning about the way the virus is spread, how it affects patients, and the most effective treatments, how the ICU has been effected by the phased reopening that’s happening in his own state of Indiana, the emotional toll this experience has had on medical professionals, and what we need to do in the coming weeks to make sure the pandemic continues to slow. ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/28/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 39 seconds
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DD #155 - What's Behind Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Cases?

Oncologist Dr. Felix Rodriguez and epidemiologist Dr. Mark Strand explain some of the factors that contribute to the ethnic disparities in the rate of COVID-19 infections and deaths around the world. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/26/20201 hour, 40 seconds
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DD #154 - The Beauty of a Woman's Cycle: The Science Behind Natural Family Planning

OBGYN and Doctor, Doctor co-host Dr. Chris Stroud about women’s fertility, natural family planning works with their natural cycle. Dr. Stroud covers the basics of the menstrual cycle, common issues women face throughout their lives, and how different fertility awareness models empower women to know their own bodies and families to plan for children. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/22/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #153 - Answering COVID-19 Misinformation

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson, MD from North Dakota State University talk about the stream of misinformation spreading about COVID-19, what separates helpful information from conspiracy or guesswork, and answer some of the most common misconceptions spreading about the global pandemic. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/22/202058 minutes, 18 seconds
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DD #152 - The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Psychologist Dr. Peter Malinoski, president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts ministry, talks about the psychology behind willingness to believe conspiracy theories, the role of fear and insecurity in how we process news and ideas, how faith can help in pursuit of peace and truth, and some tips for how we can best respond to news and theories shared among friends and family. https://www.soulsandhearts.com/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/19/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 39 seconds
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DD #151 - Making Sense of Coronavirus News

Dr. Barbara Golder, a pathologist, lawyer, and ethicist who serves as the editor of the Linacre Quarterly, the official medical journal of the Catholic Medical Association, helps make sense of the constant news and information being published online about the coronavirus. She explains the important things to look for and understand in medical studies, what might signal untrustworthy news sources, and the most important things for the scientific community to focus on right now. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/17/202049 minutes, 31 seconds
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DD #150 - 'Conquering Coronavirus' with Teresea Tomeo

Feature Interview: Catholic media host and author Teresa Tomeo talks about her new book Conquering Coronavirus and how we can comfort and inspiration from Scripture and the saints to help us overcome fear during the coronavirus pandemic. Also in this episode: Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson talks about the pros and cons of the “herd immunity” approach attempted in Sweden and whether cloth masks can help us stay safe as reopening begins in the United States. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/15/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #149 - Latest COVID-19 Data Modeling

Dr. George Delgado, MD and aerospace engineer Bill Goyette give an update on how the Monte Carlo COVID-19 prediction model is matching up with current data and what this model can tell us about the best possible decisions for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, including when and how to relax lockdown policies. https://covidplanningtools.com/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/10/202055 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #148 - Euthanasia: A Deficit of Love

Palliative care physician Dr. Margaret Cottle from Vancouver, Canada talks about the rise of the euthanasia movement in Canada through misleading rhetoric and legislation. Dr. Cottle talks about the danger of euthanasia for both patients and physicians and how a commitment to radically caring for patients is a better response to suffering at the end of life. "Euthanasia in Canada: A Cautionary Tale" https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WMJ_3_2018-1.pdf "The Normalization of Euthanasia in Canada: the Cautionary Tale Continues" https://www.wma.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/newwmj_2_2020_WEB.pdf Background Links: Canadian Hospice Forced to Close After Refusing to Offer Assisted Dying https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/canadian-hospice-forced-to-close-after-refusing-to-offer-assisted-dying-44930 Cardinal Collins Blasts Canadian Assisted Dying Laws https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/cardinal-collins-blasts-canadian-assisted-dying-laws-82155 ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/8/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #147 - Coronavirus Update 5/6 with Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD from North Dakota State University gives an update with the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic and discusses how the pandemic in the United States compares to the rest of the world, how we can expect reopening in certain regions to affect the rate of infection, and the lessons he hopes we all learn from living through the COVID-19 pandemic. (Episode recorded 5/6/2020) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/7/202042 minutes, 41 seconds
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DD #146 - How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting Cancer Treatment

Oncologists Dr. Felix Rodriguez-Pinero and Dr. Ronald Sobecks talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected cancer treatment including what added risks cancer patients have if they get the virus, how cancer patients might suffer from delays in care due to hospital restrictions, and how doctors and patients can start transitioning back to normal care. Websites for patients: http://www.cancer.net http://www.cancer.gov http://www.cancer.org http://www.ccc19.org (The COVID and Cancer Consortium) http://www.ons.org Websites for physicians: http://asco.org ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/5/202043 minutes, 53 seconds
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DD #145 - Coronavirus Roundtable Discussion

All three cohosts, dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern, family physician Dr. Andrew Mullally, and OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud, share their own experiences throughout the coronavirus pandemic, how it’s affected their own medical practices and patients, how it’s affected their own faith and families, and how they think it’ll affect the future. ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/4/202040 minutes, 16 seconds
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DD #144 - COVID-19 Update: What Reopening Churches Should Look Like

Public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director for the Oregon Public Health Division Communicable Disease and Immunization Program, gives an update on the coronavirus pandemic, including the latest information and predictions for the virus and what Catholics can expect when public sacraments are reopened. COVID-19 & Sacraments: Spiritual Care in a Time of Pandemic https://thomisticinstitute.org/covid-sacraments NY State Antibodies Study https://www.amny.com/coronavirus/almost-a-quarter-of-nyc-residents-test-positive-for-covid-19-antibodies-cuomo/ “Flawed Models Show Why COVID-19 Policies Must Consider Total Mortality” https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/23/flawed-models-show-why-covid-19-policies-must-consider-total-mortality/] Data on Pre-existing conditions affect on coronavirus patients https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2765184 ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/1/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #143 - US Sen. Todd Young on the Coronavirus Response

US Senator Todd Young (IN) discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the latest on government plans to respond to the crisis. ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/1/202017 minutes, 42 seconds
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DD #142 - No Better Time to Be a Catholic Physician

Dr. Mike Parker, president of the Catholic Medical Association, explains why, despite all the difficulties of the coronavirus crisis, he thinks there is no better time to be a Catholic doctor and that all Catholics have a unique opportunity right now to be witnesses to the importance of human dignity and hope. http://www.cathmed.org/ Guiding Principles For Catholic Healthcare Professionals During a Pandemic (CMA Document): https://www.cathmed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/New-Ethics-COVID-email.pdf ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/27/202056 minutes, 43 seconds
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DD #141 - Coronavirus in the ICU: How the Virus Affects the Whole Body

Dr. Eustace Fernandes, Chief of Critical Care at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares his experience treating patients with COVID-19. Dr. Fernandes explains what doctors on the frontlines are learning about COVID-19 including what parts of the body it affects and what those affects are like, which treatments have been successful, and which people are at highest risk of getting very sick. ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/26/20201 hour, 35 seconds
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DD #140 - Anxiety is Prayer Waiting to Happen: How We Can Turn to God in Times of Need

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres Dr. Kevin Majeres shares practical ways of successfully living with anxiety, especially how we can use moments of stress and anxiety to grow in faith and unite ourselves to God in prayer. More from Dr. Kevin Majeres at www.optimalwork.com Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bit.ly/DD82CBT DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://bit.ly/DD91Flow DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer https://bit.ly/DD102 DD #120 - Coping in the Coronavirus Crisis: Mental Health Tips with Dr. Kevin Majeres https://bit.ly/DD120COVID ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/24/202052 minutes, 1 second
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DD #139 - COVID-19: Unintended Mental Health Consequences

Dr. Francie Broghammer, Psychiatry resident at the UC-Irvine School of Medicine, talks about the mental health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the overlooked consequences of the crisis including increased anxiety, loneliness, unemployment, and other increased stressors. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/24/202042 minutes, 16 seconds
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DD #138 - Coronavirus Update 4/22 with Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD from North Dakota State University gives an update with the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic and discusses how to understand the changing predictions, what data shows about how likely individuals are to get the virus including those with various pre-existing conditions, and things public health experts and public policy makers will consider as they try to move society back to normal operation. (Episode recorded 4/22/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/23/202057 minutes, 45 seconds
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DD #137 - Ethical Medicine in Times of Crisis

President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center Joseph Meaney, PhD and NCBC staff ethicist Dr. Jozef Zalot talk about the importance of ethical treatment being maintained even during time of crisis and what ethical medical practice should consider such as who should and shouldn’t be given a ventilator when they are scarce or how vaccines should be researched and produced. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/18/20201 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
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DD #136 - Coronavirus Update 4/16: Is the End in Sight?

Feature Interview – Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist, is back with the latest news and numbers about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Carson talks when we might be able to start relaxing social-distancing enough to visit family or start having non-essential doctor visits and what we’re learning about the virus now that we have more information. (Recorded 4/16/20) Worldometer Coronavirus Spread: www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ CDC Coronavirus Fact Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html Also in this episode: Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:22) – True or false, do people tend to get more colds in the winter because they spend more time indoors close to each other? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/17/202052 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #135 - The Human Cost of Social-Distancing

Dr. Anthony Flood, associate professor of philosophy at North Dakota State University, talks about the human cost of social-distancing: how understanding what it means to be human can help us make sense of why social-distancing is so difficult even when it is necessary. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/15/20201 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
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DD #134 - Update on Coronavirus in the ICU: Treating Patients on the Frontline of the Pandemic

Dr. Eustace Fernandes, Chief of Critical Care at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, gives an update on his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic treating patients suffering from the disease in his own ICU including new treatments they’re trying and what they’re learning about patient care during these extreme circumstances. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/13/202044 minutes, 51 seconds
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DD #133 - What Coronavirus Models from a Rocket Scientist Can Tell Us About the Future

Dr. George Delgado, MD and aerospace engineer Bill Goyette explain how new predictive models that can account for different variables like weather and seasonal conditions, behavior changes like social distancing, and others to help healthcare providers and policy makers make the best possible decisions for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, including when to start relaxing lockdown rules. https://covidplanningtools.com/ Monte Carlo Coronavirus Prediction Graph: http://wrro.streamguys.com/MonteCarloCoronavirusModel.png ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/11/202044 minutes, 52 seconds
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DD #132 - How Long, O Lord: Life in the Coronavirus Social Distancing Tomb

Public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director for the Oregon Public Health Division Communicable Disease and Immunization Program, gives an update on the coronavirus pandemic including what infectious disease experts are looking for before they recommend that social distancing can end and how long it might take for those signs to come. Medical Trivia (answer at 48:07) - Early in Holy Week, the U.S. had reported far more cases of COVID-19 than any other country, and in fact, New York had reported more cases than any other country on earth except these two countries - and in fact by the time this episode airs, it may surpass these two countries. What countries are they? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/10/202052 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD# 131 - Coronavirus Epidemiology: Updated Predictions from the Latest Data

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD from North Dakota State University gives an update with the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic and tells us what we can expect to happen in the next days and weeks with the outbreak around the world. (Episode recorded 4/8/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/9/202047 minutes, 22 seconds
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DD #130 - Making Spiritual Care Possible in Hospitals During a Pandemic

Dr. Tim Millea, orthopedic surgeon from Davenport, Iowa, talks about how the quarantine and visitor policies in hospitals are making spiritual ministry difficult in hospitals, and how Catholic doctors, hospital administrators, and priests around the country are working together to make sure suffering patients can receive spiritual care. Linacre Quarterly article “Pastoral care of patients with Ebola Virus Disease” http://wrro.streamguys.com/EbolaSacraments.pdf ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/7/202025 minutes, 7 seconds
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DD #129 - CARES Act Payroll Protection Plan: Keeping Practices Open

Dr. Rusty Chavey, president of Emmaus Health and professor at University of Michigan Medical School, talks about his own experience owning a practice and having to manage employees during the coronavirus crisis, and Dr. Chavey’s son son Will Chavey, an MBA student at Harvard University, talks about how he is working with his classmates to help people with small businesses during this pandemic. Please note: The advice offered in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or accounting advice for any particular matter. The opinions expressed represent a best effort to articulate personal experience and an individual reading of the Treasury and SBA guidance regarding the CARES act, but the situation is evolving and individual circumstances tend to be somewhat unique. Each small business should consult with their lender, accountant, or attorney to assess the risks around loan forgiveness and the appropriate best path forward. Will is a student at Harvard Business School and the views he expressed are his own, and are not in any way meant to represent the official view of Harvard Business School. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/6/202043 minutes, 42 seconds
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DD #128 - Making Sense of Mask Guidelines

Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist, is back to help us make sense of the latest guidelines about who should be wearing a mask and what kind of mask is beset for different people. Walsh University Choir – Do Not Be Afraid https://youtu.be/62b-gK37k6k ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/6/202048 minutes, 58 seconds
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DD #127 - Telemedicine's Importance in the Coronavirus Response

Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a pediatric hospitalist and founder of MyCatholicDoctor, talks about the rise of telemedicine in the response to coronavirus. She covers how telemedicine works, the advantages and disadvantages, and advice for both physicians and patients who are new to using it. http://wrro.streamguys.com/MCD_case.pdf ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/5/202030 minutes, 16 seconds
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DD #126 - Healthcare in the Coronavirus Hot Zone

Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a pediatric hospitalist in the New York City metropolitan area, shares her experience working in a hospital in the hot zone of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States including how the hospitals and providers are dealing with an influx of coronavirus patients, how it’s affecting patients even without the virus, and more. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/3/202028 minutes, 5 seconds
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DD #125 - The Shroud of Turin: Pt. 2

Feature Interview – In this second part of two episodes focusing on the Shroud of Turin, emergency medicine physician Dr. Scott French shares what we know about Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion based on scientific and medical evidence from the Shroud. Also in this episode: Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:08) – On the Shroud of Turin, there is a large blood stain on the right side of the chest. This blood likely came from the heart but had to travel through the space between the lungs and the chest wall to reach the skin surface. What do we call this space between the lungs and chest wall that comes from the Greek word meaning “side” or “flank”? This space is important, because when fluid fills this area, breathing becomes significantly compromised. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/3/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #124 - The Cost of Coronavirus: Economics in a Pandemic

Dr. Tim Reichert, president, CEO, and co-founder of Economic Partners, LLC, talks about how the pandemic is affecting the economy and how economic strategies can be employed to battle various aspects of the pandemic and its fallout. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/2/202049 minutes, 40 seconds
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DD #123 - Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction with Public Health Specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak

Public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak, current medical director for the Oregon Public Health Division Communicable Disease and Immunization Program, shares his three decades worth of experience treating and studying infectious diseases to help us sort through facts and fictions in the news related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/31/202056 minutes
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DD #122 - Catholic Healthcare and Coronavirus: Guidelines from the Catholic Medical Association

Sr. Mary Diana Dreger, OP, MD and Dr. Greg Burke from the Catholic Medical Association Ethics Committee discuss the organization’s new document highlighting ethical concerns that healthcare providers need to consider and how Catholics should be a voice of reason and charity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Guiding Principles For Catholic Healthcare Professionals During a Pandemic (CMA Document): https://www.cathmed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/New-Ethics-COVID-email.pdf Vatican Document on the Sacrament of Reconciliation: http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2020/03/20/200320d.html Holy Father Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi message text: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200327_omelia-epidemia.html Holy Father Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi message video and photos: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/ar/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/ar/2020/3/27/uniti-in-preghiera.html
3/30/202052 minutes, 5 seconds
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DD #121 - Coronavirus in the ICU: Treating Patients on the Front Line of the Pandemic

Dr. Eustace Fernandes, Chief of Critical Care at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic treating patients suffering from the disease in his own ICU. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/29/202046 minutes, 50 seconds
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DD #120 - Coping in the Coronavirus Crisis: Mental Health Tips with Dr. Kevin Majeres

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres returns with more practical ways to cope with increased stress, anxiety, fear, and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. More from Dr. Kevin Majeres at www.optimalwork.com Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-82-anxiety-and-cognitive-behavioral-therapy DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-91-anxiety-and-flow-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-exercise-and-brain-function DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-102-anxiety-and-mindfulness ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/28/202035 minutes, 30 seconds
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DD #119 - Coronavirus Update 3/27 - with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Paul Carson

Feature Interview (5:06) – Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist, is back with the latest news and numbers about the novel coronavirus spreading throughout the world. Dr. Carson talks about how the testing and equipment supply line, how the increased prevention measures around the country are working, how long it will take for the pandemic to peak in the United States, “How the Pandemic Will End” by Ed Yong https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-will-coronavirus-end/608719/ Worldometer Coronavirus Spread: www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ CDC Coronavirus Fact Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html WHO Coronavirus Page: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus ECDC Coronavirus Page: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/coronavirus Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – How COVID-19 is affecting everyday doctors and Dr. Mullally’s own experience treating coronavirus Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:44) – How long does it take to wash your hands well enough to kill bacteria and germs? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/27/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #118 - Coronavirus Epidemiology: Predicting the Future with Today's Facts

Epidemiologist Mark Strand, PhD from North Dakota State University helps us make sense of the current COVID-19 data, shares what we can learn about the COVID-19 crisis by comparing it to past epidemics, and talks about what the current data is telling us we can expect to happen in the next days and weeks with the outbreak around the world. (Episode recorded 3/25/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/26/202037 minutes, 58 seconds
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DD #117 - Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Development Process

Dr. Bill Williams, a rheumatologist and clinical researcher, explains the process for developing new treatments and vaccines, how researchers can re-purpose existing medicine for new diseases, and what researchers are working on specifically for the novel coronavirus. (Episode recorded 3/24/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected]
3/25/202044 minutes, 1 second
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DD #116 - Coronavirus Perspective from Medical School

Medical students from around the country describe how the outbreak of coronavirus has impacted their training including what they are learning, how they are trying to help, and what they hope for in the future. (Episode recorded 3/22/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/24/202045 minutes, 46 seconds
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DD #115 - Coronavirus and Pregnancy with OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud

OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud shares the latest information on how the novel coronavirus affects pregnant women and newborns, including the safety precautions doctor's offices and pregnant women can take. (Episode recorded 3/21/20)
3/23/202032 minutes, 2 seconds
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DD #114 - Coronavirus: Perspective from a Doctor in Hong Kong

Dr. Peter Au-Yeung, a physician and anesthesiologist in Hong Kong, shares his experience as a health care provider during the SARS and new COVID-19 outbreak, how the viruses compare to each other, and best practices for preventing viruses from spreading. (Episode recorded 3/21/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/22/202050 minutes, 21 seconds
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DD #113 - Coronavirus Update 3/20 - with Infectious Disease Specialist Paul Carson

Feature Interview (8:20) – Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist, is back with the latest news and numbers about the novel coronavirus spreading throughout the world. Dr. Carson talks about how many people are likely to get coronavirus, what measures are being taken to stop it like social distancing and how it’s working around the world, when we can expect to go back to normal, when we might see a vaccine, and more. Worldometer Coronavirus Spread: www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ CDC Coronavirus Fact Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html WHO Coronavirus Page: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus ECDC Coronavirus Page: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/coronavirus “Pandemics Kill Compassion, too” by David Brooks https://nyti.ms/2W9Wesw Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – How COVID-19 is affecting everyday doctors and Dr. Mullally’s own experience treating coronavirus Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:32) – What city had the first quarantine in 1377? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/20/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #112 - What Parents Need to Know about Coronavirus with Pediatrician Michelle Stanford, MD

Denver pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford answers questions about coronavirus and kids, including how the virus affects them, how likely they are to get it and pass it on to someone else, what symptoms to watch for, and when to call your doctor. (Episode recorded 3/19/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/19/202028 minutes, 20 seconds
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DD #111 - Coronavirus Impact on Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Medical Ethics with Dr. Greg Burke

Dr. Greg Burke, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Geisinger Medical Center and Co-Chairman of the Catholic Medical Association’s Ethics Committee, talks about the impact the novel coronavirus pandemic is having on nursing homes and hospitals and the ethical concerns that are coming up in the care for patients in this crisis. (Episode recorded 3/17/20) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/17/202030 minutes, 27 seconds
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DD #110 - Coronavirus Update 3/15 - with Infectious Disease Specialist Paul Carson, MD

Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist is back with the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic, how it’s spreading in the US, and what we should all be doing. Coronavirus Statistics Page: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ “C.S. Lewis on the Coronavirus” by Matt Smethurst https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/cs-lewis-coronavirus/ (Episode recorded 3/15/2020) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/16/202046 minutes, 59 seconds
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DD #109 - Coronavirus with Infectious Disease Specialist Paul Carson, MD

Feature Interview (11:49) – Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease and public health specialist, helps make sense of the coronavirus outbreak, fact and fiction about what the disease is, how it’s spreading, and what everyone needs to know about prevention and treatment. CDC Coronavirus Fact Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html WHO Coronavirus Page: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus ECDC Coronavirus Page: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/coronavirus Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Perspective on the current global situation with coronavirus Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:30) – True or false: most listeners have been infected with a coronavirus? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/9/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #108 - The Shroud of Turin: Pt. 1

Feature Interview (11:49) – In this first part of two episodes focusing on the Shroud of Turin, emergency medicine physician Dr. Scott French shares the history of the Shroud of Turin and some of the scientific tests that have been done over the years. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – What is the Shroud of Turin? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_of_Turin Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:30) – When was the most recent year the Shroud was displayed and when will the Shroud next be displayed? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/6/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #107 - Home Genetic Testing: Worth the Cost?

Feature Interview (12:00) – Bioengineer and Dominican priest Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP, PhD, STD discusses the technology and interest in home genetic testing. He covers the science behind the technology, what we can and cannot learn from the tests, why it's so common for people to be interested in their ancestry, and the risks and benefits of understanding your own genetic information. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – What is a gene? How do genes work? Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:45) – If we were playing the game of Jeopardy, our category would be “one-syllable scientific words”. This word was coined in 1905 by Danish scientist Wilhelm Ludvig Johannsen (1857-1927), from a Greek word meaning "race," from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "give birth” or “beget.” This scientific word has found its way into everyday usage and describes a group of over 20,000 distinct entities found in the human body. What is the word? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/28/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #106 - Headaches

Feature Interview (9:54) – Neurologist Dr. Natalie Manalo talks about the diagnosis and treatment of headaches, one of the most common medical problems. She discusses the different kinds of headaches, what causes them, how patients can prevent them, and new developments in how to treat them. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – How common are headaches? Who gets headaches? Are there different kinds of headaches? Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:56) – Shortly after 1pm on April 12, 1945, while sitting for a portrait at his vacation retreat in Warm Springs, GA, a man quietly uttered his last and very famous words: “I have a terrific pain in the back of my head,” and collapsed in his chair. Two and a half hours later, he was dead from a massive intracranial hemorrhage. Who was this famous individual that died shortly after the onset of what is known as a “thunderclap” headache? Listener Questions (46:50) – Is there any other method of testing for prostate cancer other than a cat scan and prostate biopsy? My last 6 PSA tests were 3.9, 4.6, 4.5, 3.9, and 4.6. My IntelliScore is 45.58. The IntelliScore is the reason for the request for biopsy. Any ideas? I loved the episode about intermittent fasting and have been trying it out. You guys are the perfect doctors toask: do you think people doing the 16:8 intermittent fasting could receive Communion during the 16 hour “no food” window? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/21/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #105 - Preemies and Infant Mortality

Feature Interview (11:15) – Neonatologist Dr. Aaron Dewees talks about preemies and infant mortality, including some of the contributing factors that cause higher rates of infant deaths and what we can all do to help more babies live. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Infant Mortality Statistics from Around the World Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:47) – After spending 5 months in a NICU in San Diego, the world’s smallest baby survived to go home for the first time. Baby Saybie was born 17 weeks early. At birth, did she weigh more or less than the following items: 1) a can of soda/pop 2) average cucumber 3) short cup of coffee 4) pint of blood 6) five Krispy Kreme donuts ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/14/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #104 - Aging with Grace: Medical Concerns of the Elderly

Feature Interview (11:55) – Geriatric medicine specialist Dr. Peter Morrow talks about the health concerns of elderly patients, how they can prevent and cope with common risks and illnesses, and how families and care-givers can give them support. www.healthinaging.org Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Most Common Medical Concerns for Geriatric Patients Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:32) – More people than ever are living past the age of 100. In a 2014 study of over 35,000 English people who died after age 100, the causes of death were compared to those dying between the ages of 80 and 84. 1) Were those over 100 – compared to those 80-84 – more or less likely to died from heart disease or cancer? 2) What acute/rapid-onset disease is three times more likely to cause death in those over 100 than those under? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/7/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #103 - Diabetes: When Sugar Isn't So Sweet

Feature Interview (8:50) – Endocrinologist and diabetes researcher Dr. Paul Hruz talks all about diabetes including the different types, what causes them, why diabetes is on the rise, strategies for prevention, and the latest developments in treatment for both Type I and Type II. www.diabetes.org Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Diabetes 101: What is diabetes and how do people get it? Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:27) – Patients with Type I diabetes may receive a pancreas transplant. In over 90% of cases of pancreas transplant, what other organ must be transplanted with it? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/31/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #102 - Anxiety, Mindfulness, and the Science of Prayer

Feature Interview (8:50) – Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres returns with more practical ways to successfully live with anxiety, this time focusing on the practice of mindfulness. Dr. Majeres talks about what mindfulness is, how it can help people overcome feelings of anxiety, and even how it can improve prayer. Previous episodes with Dr. Majeres: DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-82-anxiety-and-cognitive-behavioral-therapy DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-91-anxiety-and-flow-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-exercise-and-brain-function More from Dr. Kevin Majeres at www.optimalwork.com The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Ian McGilchrist https://amzn.to/2G8BW9w Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:27) – In the Bible, Jesus told one person that he/she was anxious and Mary mentioned one time that she was anxious. Name the person Jesus called anxious and the event when Mary said she was anxious. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/24/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #101 - Healthcare Rights and Duties

Feature Interview (11:29) – Dr. Ashley Fernandes, associate director of the Center for Bioethics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, covers the most important things to understand the debate about health care rights, including patient autonomy, physician conscience, and the right to medical care. Medical Trivia (Answer at 49:02) – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948. Article 25 reads: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care…” Has the United States signed this declaration? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/17/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #100 - The Science of Compassion Pt. 2

Feature Interview (12:55) – Dr. Dominic Vachon, Director of the Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame, is back for a second episode to discuss the science of compassion, including how compassion or lack of it impacts both doctors and patients and what we can all do to be better at it. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine https://compassionatecare.nd.edu/ "How Doctors Care: The Science of Compassion and Balanced Caring in Medicine," by Dr. Dominic Vachon https://titles.cognella.com/how-doctors-care-9781516540082 Also in this episode: Background (01:00) – What Doctors (Secretly) Need from Patients, and What Patients (Secretly) Need from Doctors by Dr. Pamela Wible https://www.idealmedicalcare.org/doctors-secretly-need-patients/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:37) – There was a 2011 study published in Academic Medicine that included a blood test that analyzed how well a patients blood sugar had been controlled over several months. The patients were grouped into categories: good, moderate, or poor control of blood sugar. Then the patients’ physicians were given a test to determine their own levels of empathy. The doctors were grouped into categories: high, moderate, or low levels of empathy. The study compared the results to see if there was a correlation between the empathy of the doctor and the blood sugar control of his or her patient. Doctors who scored low in empathy had patients with a good blood sugar level 44% of the time. Did doctors with high levels of empathy have the same, higher, or lower percent of patients with good blood sugar level? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/10/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #99 - The Science of Compassion Pt. 1

Feature Interview (12:40) – Dr. Dominic Vachon, Director of the Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the importance of compassionate care, why some doctors find it difficult, how doctors can increase their compassion, and how studies show learning about and focusing on compassionate care is beneficial for both doctors and patients. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine https://compassionatecare.nd.edu/ "How Doctors Care: The Science of Compassion and Balanced Caring in Medicine," by Dr. Dominic Vachon https://titles.cognella.com/how-doctors-care-9781516540082 Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:29) – Dr. Francis Peabody, when dying of cancer, gave a talk to the Harvard Medical School Students about the problems of modern medicine. In his talk, he said the following: “The most common criticism made at present by older practitioners is that young graduates have been taught a great deal about the mechanism of disease, but very little about the practice of medicine—or, to put it more bluntly, they are too "scientific" and do not know how to take care of patients….One of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in [BLANK BLANK] the patient.” Two questions 1. Fill in the blanks - two words 2. What year did he give this talk on students being “too scientific”? - 1927 ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/3/202051 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #98 - Winter Health 101

In this episode – All three of our co-hosts come together to talk about the most common winter health problems and how to avoid them and treat them. Hear about a wide range of issues like season affective disorder, common colds, influenza, frost bite, and more with dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern, family physician Dr. Andrew Mullally, and OBGYN Dr. Christ Stroud. Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:29) – Does the rate of suicide increase around the holiday period (between Thanksgiving and Christmas)? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/27/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #97 - What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Breast Cancer

Feature Interview (11:16) – Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Angela Lanfranchi shares the truth about the latest breast cancer research, including the link between artificial contraception and abortion and increased risk of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Prevention Institute https://www.bcpinstitute.org/ Background Info (00:45) – OBGYN Dr. Stroud shares medical background info about breasts and breast cancer Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:38) – In the 17th century, Breast Cancer was known as the disease of A) Grand-mothers, B) Wet-nurses, C) Nuns, D) School-teachers, or E) Widows? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/20/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #96 - Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Hospitals: What's the Difference and Why It Matters

Feature Interview (13:06) – Economist Michaele Hicks, PhD from Ball State University talks about the difference between for-profit and non-profit hospitals, how those differences affect patients, and why communities should care about what kind of hospitals they have. Indiana Has a Monopoly Problem in Healthcare https://projects.cberdata.org/165/indiana-healthcare-monopoly Background Info (00:45) – Dr. Stroud explains what non-profit hospitals are and the rules that govern them including tax-status, community investment requirements, and which patients they have to care for https://healthcaremba.gwu.edu/blog/profit-vs-nonprofit-hospital-administration/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:08) – How many hospitals are there in the United States? What percent are A) state-owned B) non-profit and C) for profit? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/13/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #95 - Women in Medicine: A Panel Discussion

Feature Interview (5:07) – A panel of four Catholic women physicians share their stories, reflections, and advice about being a woman physician including challenges they’ve faced, how things have changed for women in medicine, and the special contributions women make in the medical field. Panel: Dr. Maricella Moffitt, Dr. Jenn Johnson, Dr. Michelle Stanford, Dr. Amber Day Background Info (00:45) – Comparison of Hospital Mortality and Readmission Rates for Medicare Patients Treated by Male vs. Female Physicians https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.7875 Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:37) – In 1968, only 6% of physicians were women in the United States. At least half of medical students are now women. In what years did women constitute 20, 30, and 40% of employed doctors? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/6/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #94 - The Most Needed Doctor in the World

Feature Interview (9:55) – Dr. Tom Catena is a missionary family physician and general surgeon serving over 1 million people in the war-torn regions of Sudan. He talks about how he decided to dedicate his life to medical mission work, what it’s like working in a remote part of a country ravaged by war, how he finds fulfillment in his work despite the difficulties. African Mission Healthcare https://africanmissionhealthcare.org/ Catholic Medical Mission Board https://cmmb.org/ The Sudan Relief Fund https://sdnrlf.com/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:09) – Mother of Mercy Hospital where Dr. Tom Catena lives and works lies in an area between Sudan and South Sudan. The average proportion of children who die worldwide before age 5 is 1 in 26 as of 2017. Question: What proportion of children die before age 5 in Sudan (and in South Sudan)? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected]
11/29/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #93 - US Sen. Todd Young: Healthcare Updates from Congress

Feature Interview (9:55) – Senator Todd Young (R-IN) serves on the Senate Finance Committee and its Health Subcommittee that oversees Medicare and is also active in Veterans’ healthcare oversight. He talks about the latest healthcare efforts in Congress including VA medical care, organ procurement, tobacco purchase age, and Medicare for All. Background Info (00:30) – History of Medicare Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:09) – If you are at least 65-years-old and receiving Social Security Benefits, you must enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) – and if you don’t, you must repay all Social Security Benefits received to date: TRUE or FALSE? Once you enroll in Medicare, the annual monthly premium you pay is the same, regardless of current income: TRUE or FALSE? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/22/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #92 - Brain Death: The History and the Controversy

Feature Interview (9:55) – Deacon Dr. John Travaline and Sister Dr. Mary Diana Dreger from the Catholic Medical Association talk about the difficult topic of brain death. They cover the history of brain death science, what is currently considered brain death in the United States, why it is controversial, and the implications for how the Catholic Church issues ethical teachings on death. Linacre Quarterly https://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr Background Info (00:30) – History of Brain Death as a Medical Diagnosis “Brain death revisited” (https://doi.org/ 10.4103/0028-3886.227287) “Brain death: the European perspective” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25839722) Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:09) – How many organ transplants were performed in the US in 2018? What percentage of American adults are signed up to be organ donors? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | SoundCloud
11/15/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #91 - Anxiety and Flow: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exercise and Brain Function

Feature Interview (12:35) – Dr. Kevin Majeres, a psychiatrist practicing in Cambridge, MA who also teaches at Harvard Medical School, is back for more on the important topic of anxiety. This time Dr. Majeres describes treatment by “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,” some ideas for dealing with anxiety in the moment , the difference between hyper-focus and perfecting work in “Flow,” and how understanding our mental and emotional challenges in light of our faith can make all the difference. www.drmajeres.com www.optimalwork.com Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – The Doctors review the last episode with Dr. Majeres “DD #82 – Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-82-anxiety-and-cognitive-behavioral-therapy The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (https://amzn.to/2HsHpJu) Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (https://amzn.to/2NCfIlh) Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:28) – In the brain, it appears that anxiety is due to hyper-activity of the amygdala, a small area found on each side of the brain – somewhat in the bottom middle portion. The word amygdala is the Greek word for what edible item? Hint: this item plays a role in discovering the cause of poisoning in many classic murder mysteries. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Get links to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform by texting "DOCTOR" to 260-436-9598
11/9/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #90 - Vaping

Feature Interviews (12:08) – Critical care pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes shares facts and fictions about the vaping craze: what is it, who’s doing it, does it help people quit smoking, is it addictive, is it healthy, and much more. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – What is Vaping? https://www.uptodate.com/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:54) – In November 1492, Rodrigo de Jerez did something in Cuba that no other European had ever done. What did he do in Cuba that has had an enormous impact on the practice of medicine for over 500 years? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected]
11/1/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #89 - Sleep and Its Many Discontents

Feature Interviews (11:15) – Dr. John Travaline talks all about sleep – why sleep is important, what good sleep looks like, what prevents us from getting good sleep, and what we can do to get more good sleep. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Center for Disease Control Statistics on Sleep and Sleep Disorders https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data_statistics.html Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:02) – In a national survey performed by the National Sleep Foundation in 2005, what percentage of married couples divulged that they sleep in separate beds OR separate rooms - all in an effort to sleep better - usually because of the sounds, smells, or sleep movements of the other spouse? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/25/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #88 - Healthcare Choices

Feature Interviews (11:52) – Grace Marie Turner, president of the Galen Institute, joins the doctors to talk about what’s wrong with the healthcare system in the United States, what options to fix it have been proven to actually work, and what Catholic should be looking for as ethical concerns in healthcare policies. https://www.healthcarechoices2020.org/ https://galen.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Executive Order on Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-improving-price-quality-transparency-american-healthcare-put-patients-first/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:06) – How many of these countries have citizens who pay a lower percentage of their income toward healthcare than Americans? 1. Australia 2. Austria 3. Canada 4. France 5. Germany 6. Japan 7. Netherlands 8. Sweden 9. Switzerland 10. United Kingdom ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/18/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #87 - Love Them Both: Supporting Families Who Choose Life (Respect Life Series Pt. 3)

Feature Interviews (6:03) – First, Bobby Williams shares about the work of the Women’s Care Center Foundation, and Jenny Hunsbarger shares her experiences with over 20 years counseling women facing crisis pregnancies. https://supportwomenscarecenter.org/ Then Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, talks about how babies’ lives are being saved by alarm-activated, heated boxes for abandoned babies. https://shbb.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Co-host Dr. Chris Stroud shares his experiences as an OBGYN working with women experiencing a crisis pregnancy and how he has seen the fruit of their choice of life for their babies. Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:37) – If a doctor tells a pregnant woman that her baby is measuring a size that fits 14 weeks gestational age, how long ago did conception of that baby most likely occur? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/11/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #86 - The Pro-Life Generation (Respect Life Series Pt. 2)

Feature Interviews (6:03) – Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, talks about why young people are called the “Pro-Life Generation,” how pro-life people are preparing for life post Roe v. Wade, and how her organization has been so successful helping convert young Americans to the cause of life. https://studentsforlife.org/ (32:03) Then Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, talks about helping abortion opponents see the dignity of the unborn by doing an ultrasound in Times Square. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao6_9oLpfrI Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Guttmacher Institute Abortion Statistics https://www.guttmacher.org/united-states/abortion Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:37) – An adult has 206 bones. How many bones does a baby have at birth? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/4/201952 minutes, 25 seconds
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DD #85 - Pregnancy Centers Re-Imagined (Respect Life Series Pt. 1)

Feature Interview (6:28) – Kathleen Eaton-Bravo, founder of the Obria Group of pro-life medical clinics, tells the story of how she became pro-life after her own abortion, got involved in the pro-life movement, and overcame strict pro-abortion state regulations in California to grow one of the largest organization of pregnancy centers in the country, protecting thousands of women and babies every year. https://www.obria.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Six Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family and Friends by Steve Ray https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/six-rules-for-dealing-with-non-catholic-family-and-friends Medical Trivia (Answer at 45:54) – In what medical facility was the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision written by Justice Harry Blackmun? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/20/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #84 - Back Pain

Feature Interview (6:28) –Dr. Tim Millea, an orthopedic spine surgeon from Iowa, discusses the ins and outs of back pain - and maybe even “pains in the neck” – the most likely causes, how to avoid it, and what doctors and patients can do to treat it. North American Spine Society https://www.spine.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Spine Basics (from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/spine-basics/ Medical Trivia (Answer at 45:54) – The human spine is composed of vertebrae from the neck to the tailbone. The human neck contains seven vertebrae. How many vertebrae does the much longer neck of a giraffe contain? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/14/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #83 - Charity and Clarity: Artificial Reproductive Technology

Feature Interview (12:30) – Philosopher Dr. Pete Colosi shares how to clearly and charitably speak about the Catholic Church’s teaching on the morality of artificial reproductive technologies. https://peterjcolosi.com/ Dr. Peter J. Colosi: Theology of the Body and Dignitas Personae (https://youtu.be/JnoWm7DnBNg) Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – What is Artificial Reproductive Technology (ART)? What are the different kinds, who uses it, and why? Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:07) – A 2018 study has demonstrated the first detectable clinically relevant endpoint in children conceived through in vitro fertilization. What med ical problem was discovered to be present more in this group of adolescents and young adults compared to an age and sex-matched control group. Hint: We covered this topic in a recent Doctor, Doctor episode. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/6/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #82 - Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Feature Interview (12:30) – Dr. Kevin Majeres, a psychiatrist practicing in Cambridge, MA who also teaches at Harvard Medical School, discusses anxiety: what it is, what causes it, what makes it worse, and what makes it better, including cognitive behavioral therapy. www.drmajeres.com www.optimalwork.com Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (https://amzn.to/2NCfIlh) The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It (https://amzn.to/2NCVCYf) The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (https://amzn.to/2HsHpJu) Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:07) – The top four drugs prescribed to treat anxiety are the number 14, 20, 21, 31 and 57 most prescribed drugs in America. They all belong to the same class of drugs. What class is this, and can you name the generic or brand-name of any one of them. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/30/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #81 - The Vocation of Nursing

Feature Interview (12:55) – Marie Hilliard, PhD, past president of the National Association of Catholic Nurses and Co-Chair of the CMA Ethics Committee, discusses the vocation of nursing including what makes nursing so important and ethical questions nurses face today. National Association of Catholic Nurses https://nacn-usa.org/ The International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medico-Social Assistants http://www.ciciams.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Where would doctors be without nurses? Forbes Study: Most Trusted Professions https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2019/01/11/americas-most-least-trusted-professions-infographic/#41596bbc7e94 Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:15) – Many saints are patrons of nurses including St. Agatha, St. Camillus de Lellis, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and St. Catherine of Siena. In the case of St. Catherine, she was born amidst a time when a certain disease was running wild through Europe, and she is reported to have miraculously laid hands on some victims who were miraculously cured – and nursed many others who died of this disease. What is the name of this disease – and for a bonus – what was the cause of this disease? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/23/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #80 - Pornography: A Public Health Crisis

Feature Interview (13:38) – Dr. Al Oliva, a plastic surgeon who operates in Spokane, WA discusses the multi-faceted public health harms of pornography and a rational and loving response to it Fight the New Drug www.fightthenewdrug.org Doctor, Doctor Episode 21: Pornography Addiction https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-21-pornography-addiction Covenant Eyes https://www.covenanteyes.com/ CMA Videos Addressing Pornography www.tinyurl.com/TheNewDrugConference National Center on Sexual Exploitation Pornography Research https://endsexualexploitation.org/wp-content/uploads/NCOSE_Pornography-PublicHealth_ResearchSummary_1-14-19_FINAL.pdf Good Pictures, Bad Pictures (Children’s Book) https://amzn.to/2OUXmyd The American Association For Sex Addiction Therapy https://aasat.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:30) – Definition of Pornography from the Catechism of the Catholic Church #2354 (http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s2c2a6.htm) What is a public health crisis? Resources from University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health (https://publichealth.pitt.edu/home/research-practice) Online Porn Addiction: What We Know and What We Don’t—A Systematic Review (www.doi.org/10.3390/jcm8010091) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:14) – In 2016, the same year the Republican Party added a plank to its platform stating that ‘pornography is a public health crisis,’ Utah kicked off a movement in state legislatures to recognize pornography as a public health crisis by recognizing the harms of pornography. In may of 2019, Arizona adopted a similar resolution. As of the summer of 2019, how many states now have a resolution ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/16/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #79 - Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Feature Interview (12:49) – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Braaton discusses foot and ankle health and injuries including habits and types of shoes that can either increase or decrease your risk, types of injuries, and what to watch for to avoid them. www.FootCareMD.org www.AAOS.org Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Are modern running shoes increasing foot and ankle injuries? Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (https://amzn.to/2Kol81z) Daniel Lieberman’s Harvard research on barefoot running (http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/) First Shoes Worn 40,000 Years Ago (https://www.livescience.com/4964-shoes-worn-40-000-years.html) Medical Trivia (Answer at 43:15) – When Jesus washed each foot of his apostles, how many bones was he holding in his holy hands each time he washed a foot? - and is this number more, less, or the same as each hand? Listener Questions (45:25) – I am curious if there has been any research regarding the woman in a state of postpartum amenorrhea, and whether their hormone profile and preferences in a mate are more similar to a woman on or off contraceptives? Many women do not begin to cycle until 1 or 2 years, or even more, after birth, and my understanding is that this is more common in traditional societies. I'm not sure that it's "normal" for a woman to cycle throughout her childbearing years. It seems more likely that she would usually be either pregnant or in a state of lactational amenorrhea, becoming pregnant again shortly after her fertility returns. Even if a woman isn’t using contraception, is she likely to have fertility cycles very often through her childbearing years? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/9/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #78 - High Blood Pressure

Feature Interview (9:12) – Cardiologist Dr. Dave Kaminskas tells us everything we need to know about high blood pressure – hypertension – including what it is, what causes it, risk factors, prevention, and treatment plans. Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – When and how did doctors in history discover what blood pressure is? Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:22) – Based on 2015 data from the NCD risk factor collaboration, is high blood pressure more prevalent in wealthier countries or less affluent countries? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/2/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #77 - Breaking Down the Equality Act

Feature Interview (11:30) – Dr. Michelle Cretella explains The Equality Act, which recently passed in the House of Representatives, including the rise of focus on legal protections for transgenderism, why the bill is anti-science, the effects it could have on Catholic healthcare providers and on patients, and more. Equality Act Explained (from Heritage Foundation) https://www.heritage.org/gender/heritage-explains/the-equality-act Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – What is the Equality Act and why does it matter to Catholic doctors? Masterpiece Cake Shop Story (http://www.adfmedia.org/news/prdetail/8700) Masterpiece Cake Shop Supreme Court Decision (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-111_j4el.pdf) Baronelle Stutzman’s Story (https://adflegal.org/detailspages/client-stories-details/barronelle-stutzman) USCCB Responds to the Equality Act (http://www.usccb.org/news/2019/19-092.cfm) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:20) – In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first American woman to do what? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/26/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #76 - Confessions of a Catholic Medical Student: Part Two

Feature Interview (14:30) – Medical student Brendan Rhatican is back to tell us about his second year of medical school: what he’s learning, how things have changed, how he having a family with school and studying, and more. Plus he share his new project to help Catholic medical professionals make tough ethical decisions the Catholic Medical Conscience App. Catholic Medical Conscience App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catholicmed.cmca&hl=en_US Confessions of a Catholic Medical Student: Year Two (with Brendan Rhatican): https://soundcloud.com/user-546435917/dd-30-confessions-of-a-catholic-medical-student-year-one Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Drs. McGovern and Mullally talk about what it’s like to be a doctor today, Dr Mullally’s own experience of medical school, and what the admissions process is like. Back to Balance: The Art, Science, and Business of Medicine (https://amzn.to/2xXRPLX) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:20) – There are currently over 91,000 medical students at 175 medical schools in the United States, for an average of 131 students per class and 520 students per school. What is the largest single campus medical school in the United States? How many enroll in each class? BONUS: Which medical school has the most medical students? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/19/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #75 - Healing the Opioid Crisis

In this second part in their series on the opioid crisis, Drs. McGovern and Mullally talk with psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia Hunt who is responsible for the Catholic Medical Association’s Substance Abuse Task Force. She discusses clinical aspects of substance abuse disorder, the mental and spiritual effects of addiction, and how treatment can give hope. Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – There are 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. As of 2014 there were 24.5 million people in the United States needing treatment for substance abuse disorders. Only 12% of them received any kind of inpatient, residential, or outpatient treatment, meaning there’s a shortage of people treating substance abuse disorders. In what year did the American Board of Medical Specialties recognize Addiction Medicine as a certified sub-specialty? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/12/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #74 - History of the Opioid Crisis

In this first of a two-part series, Drs. McGovern and Mullally trace the history of the Opioid Crisis including what is an opioid drug, information about addiction, available data on current opioid use, and factors that have contributed to the way opioid drugs are being abused today. Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:30) – If you look at the amount of opioids it takes to cause a fatal overdose, swallowing morphine the size of a pea is enough. By comparison, how much fentanyl does it take to cause a fatal overdose? What about carfentanyl or sufentanyl? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/5/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #73 - Fact and Fiction: Medical Marijuana

Feature Interview (14:30) – The Doctors are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Berger, Medical Director of The Guest House, which specializes in addiction treatment for Catholic clergy and men and women religious. Dr. Berger shares his 35 years of experience treating addiction to shed light on what we know and what we don’t know about medical marijuana, including how marijuana works, typical affects, the potential benefits, and the documented dangers. https://guesthouse.org/ Smart About Marijuana https://learnaboutsam.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Medical Cannabis from the Mayo Clinic Proceedings (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.09.005) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:20) – According to the World Health Organization, about 2.5% of the world’s population consumes cannabis in some fashion. In the US, the most recent figure was 3x the international level – 7.5% over age 12 consume it. Which state had the highest per capital use at 16.3% of citizens over age 12 using cannabis? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/28/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #72 - Rep. Jim Banks: Hospital Competition Act of 2019

Feature Interview (11:45) – Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN 3rd District) talks about the state of healthcare legislation on the national level and his own attempt to help bring down healthcare costs with the Healthcare Competition Act of 2019. Also in this episode: Background Info – Physician Assisted Suicide and the American Medical Association (https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/ethics/physician-assisted-suicide) HHS Statement Against Fetal Tissue Research (https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2019/06/05/statement-from-the-department-of-health-and-human-services.html) Congress weighs dropping ban on altering the DNA of human embryos used for pregnancies (https://www.statnews.com/2019/06/04/congress-weighs-dropping-ban-on-altering-human-embryos-for-pregnancies/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 43:45) – In 2017, total healthcare costs in the US were $3.5 trillion, 18% of the GDP. In 1960, total healthcare costs were $27.2 billion, only 5% of the GDP. In terms of how much it per person per year: in 2017, it cost almost $11,000 a year for healthcare (6% of annual income), while in 1960, it cost about $146 (4% of annual income). From 1960 to 2017, how many times from one year to the next year did the average cost per American for healthcare drop from one year to the next? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/21/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #71 - Science-Based Arguments Against Contraception

Feature Interview (10:15) – Dr. William Stigall, pediatric intensive care physician and bioethicist at University of Dallas, shares arguments against using contraception based on scientific evidence including differences in how hormones work in male and female bodies, what studies show about how contraception negatively affects relationships between men and women. Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Study of how contraception increases fat and decreases muscle strength in Finnish women (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.11.015) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – The United Nations has collected worldwide data on how women who are married space their babies. What percent of married women of childbearing potential worldwide do not use artificial contraception? More than half or less than half? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/14/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #70 - ADHD Explained

Feature Interview (10:15) – Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, founder of MyCatholicDoctor.com, talks about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She helps us distinguish between personality differences and clinical ADD/ADHD, signs to look out for in your own life or your children’s lives, treatments possibilities, tips for parents about behavior intervention, and more. https://mycatholicdoctor.com/ https://childrensmd.org/ Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Data and Statistics About ADHD (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html) Coaggregation of Major Psychiatric Disorders in First-Degree Relatives of Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Nationwide Population-Based Study (https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.18m12371) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – The following are excerpts from a boy’s high school transcript: “He has a reputation for being a brilliant but mediocre student,” “he lacks stability and the power of concentration to do a really effective job,” “he’s casual and disorderly in almost all of his organization projects, studies at the last minute, keeps appointments late, has little sense of material things, and can seldom locate his possessions,” and “he has a tendency to carelessness, he’s tardy, and refuses to conform, his papers are chaotic, and he invariably forgets book, pencil, or paper.” These statements are describing which US president? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/7/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #69 - Physician Burnout

Feature Interview (10:15) – President-elect of the Catholic Medical Association and physician burnout expert, OBGYN Dr. Mike Parker, joins the doctors to talk about the crisis of physician burnout and what healthy, effective medical practice should look like. “It’s Not Burnout, It’s Moral Injury” by ZDoggMD (https://youtu.be/L_1PNZdHq6Q) Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Physician Burnout: Causes, Consequences, and (?) Cures (https://doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-18-6842) Medscape National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report 2019 (https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-lifestyle-burnout-depression-6011056?faf=1#1) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – Among all professions, physicians have the highest rate of suicide: 87% higher than the average suicide rate with age and sex matched controls. In fact, the top three jobs on the highest suicide rate list are all medically related. What are #4 and #5? In other words, what are the top non-medical jobs for suicide rates? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/31/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #68 - Real-Life Ethical Dilemmas

Feature Interview (10:15) – Dr. Elliot Bedford, Director of Ethics Integration at St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis, talks about some real-life examples of ethical dilemmas that have come up in Dr. Stroud’s OB/GYN practice. Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – Do Women Regret Giving Birth When the Baby is Doomed to Die? (https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2019/01/47802/) Perinatal Hospice (https://www.perinatalhospice.org/) Carrying to Term (http://carryingtoterm.org/) A Gift of Time: Continuing Your Pregnancy When Your Baby's Life Is Expected to Be Brief (https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Time-Continuing-Pregnancy-Expected/dp/0801897629) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – One of the first hospital medical ethics committees formed in 1962 in Seattle. It was dubbed by many in the media the “God Committee” and it was pilloried in the New York Times. For what new life-saving but very limited medical treatment did the members of the “God Committee” choose patients who could receive it? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/24/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #67 - Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Feature Interview (13:30) – Our very own Dr. Tom McGovern shares his expertise as a MOHS surgery and skin cancer specialist, covering what we need to know about risk, prevention, and treatment during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Also in this episode: Background Info (01:00) – PD-1 Blockade with Cemiplimab in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous-Cell Carcinoma (https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1805131) Randomized Trial of Four Treatment Approaches for Actinic Keratosis (https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1811850) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – The earliest cases of skin cancer diagnosed by a physician occurred in 1775 London by Sir Percival Pott. The anatomic location of squamous cell carcinomas in this group of men helped him discover the first environmental cause of cancer - and in this case - it was not from sunshine. What occupational group was susceptible? As a hint, we see this group in a famous 1964 movie starring Dick van Dyke and Julie Andrews. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/20/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #66 - Helping Child Sex Abuse Victims Heal

Feature Interview (13:35) – Margaret Rogers, a clinical mental health counselor from Panama City, FL, joins the doctors to bring some light to the darkness of the topic of sexual abuse of children, sharing her own experiences with treating victims and how they can find healing. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:35) – Darkness to Light: End Child Sex Abuse (https://www.d2l.org/) Full Text of Benedict XVI essay: 'The Church and the scandal of sexual abuse' (https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/full-text-of-benedict-xvi-the-church-and-the-scandal-of-sexual-abuse-59639) Fr. Roger Landry “After the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church” (http://www.ncregister.com/blog/fatherlandry/after-the-vatican-summit-on-the-protection-of-minors-in-the-church) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – The most notorious priest associated with the child sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, that came to attention in 2001-2002, was named Msgr. John Geoghan (Gay’-gen), who was accused by over 130 boys. An auxiliary bishop of Boston warned Archbishop Bernard Law in a December 7, 1984 letter, that Msgr Geoghan should not be sent to another parish because of “his history of homosexual involvement with young boys”. His warning was ignored. Who was this bishop who was sent away - only two months later - from Boston to a Midwest diocese? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/10/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #65 - Healthcare Legislation Update with Sen. Mike Braun

Feature Interview (15:25) – Freshman U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) joins the doctors to talk about some of the problems in our current healthcare system, how he tried to fix healthcare for his own employees as a business owner, how he’s trying to use that experience to guide healthcare legislation now as a senator. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Ten Health Care Principles for Catholics (from the Health Care Policy Committee of the CMA) 1. Protection for the most vulnerable 2. The Dignity of Choices 3. Solidarity 4. Respect for Life 5. Adherence to Subsidiarity 6. The Centrality of the Doctor-Patient Relationship 7. Proper Incentives 8. The Essential Role for Charity 9. Protecting Future Generations 10. Transparency Medical Trivia (Answer at 46:30) – The first ever health care bill passed in congress in the year 1798. What group of people did it serve? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/3/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #64 - What Would a Catholic Healthcare System Look Like?

Feature Interview (12:10) – Louis Brown, J.D., Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation and former HHS Office of Civil Rights official, joins the doctors to talk about why our current healthcare system falls short, the problems with many of the proposed solutions, and what a healthcare system based on Catholic principles would look like. Also in this episode: Background Info (00:45) – Doctors’ perspective on “Medicare/Medicaid for All” How Medicaid Fails the Poor by Avik Roy (https://www.amazon.com/Medicaid-Fails-Poor-Encounter-Broadsides/dp/1594037523) Mystery Trivia (Answer at 39:20) – Between 1970 and 2017, the proportion of health care spending that individuals paid out of pocket decreased drastically from 33% to 10%. In 1970, government insurance (including Medicare, Medicaid, VA, military) accounted for 22% of health care dollars. What percent of health care dollars were provided by such government programs in 2017? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/26/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #63 - Medicine in Detective Mysteries: Sherlock to Present

Feature Interview (10:25) – Dr. Barbara Golder, pathologist, lawyer, and mystery writer talks about the use of medicine in detective stories, how evidence-based medicine works in real life, and whether some of the most famous sayings from Sherlock Holmes are really accurate. http://www.ladydoclawyer.com/ Also in this episode: Background Info (00:25) – What is “evidence-based” medicine? Evidence-Based Medicine in Sherlock Holmes by Jorgen Nordenstrom, MD Mystery Trivia (Answer at 41:00) – While bookshelves are crammed with mystery novels today, they didn’t exist until someone invented the genre in 1841. Who was the creative author who did this with the release of the story, Murders in the Rue Morgue, set in Paris and printed in Philadelphia in Graham’s Magazine, which went out of business in 1858 after a 17 year run? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/12/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #62 - Fasting: Good for the Soul and Good for the Body?

Feature Interview (10:25) – Endocrinologist Dr. Craig Stump is back to talk about some of the health benefits of fasting including how our bodies respond to the absence of food, how fasting is different from starvation, who is and isn’t a good candidate to try long-term fasting patterns, and some best practices for people who want to make fasting a regular part of their lives. Intermittent Fasting 101 (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide) Also in this episode: News (00:25) – BBC Documentary Eat, Fast, Live Longer (https://www.bbc.com/news/health-19112549) Is breakfast necessary? Historically most have said yes, but now some say “no” (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/24/upshot/sorry-theres-nothing-magical-about-breakfast.html) Study: Impact of intermittent fasting on health and disease processes (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2016.10.005) Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:00) – What is the longest period of time that someone has ever fasted? A) 30 days B) 50 days C) 80 days D) Over 100 days ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/5/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #61 - Catholic Telemedicine: A New Way to Find a Doctor You Trust

Feature Interview (11:10) – Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, founder of the brand-new Catholic telemedicine service MyCatholicDoctor.com, talks about the advantages of remote medical services and how it can help people find a doctor whose values match their own. Also in this episode: News (00:50) – Most recent study of the rising use of telehealth (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/use-of-telehealth-rising-slowly/) A Brief History of NASA’s Contributions to Telemedicine (https://www.nasa.gov/content/a-brief-history-of-nasa-s-contributions-to-telemedicine/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:30) – In what year did Medicare first pay for telemedicine visits – in this case, for patients in underserved rural areas? Listener Question (46:00) – Could you please explain the differences in job function/training/licensed abilities between physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses? With Pas and NPs becoming more prevalent, I’m not sure what their role/abilities are and how they fit into the medical community. Thank you and God bless you all for your wonderful radio program! ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/29/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #60 - Deaths of Despair: What's Behind the Rise of Suicide?

Feature Interview (10:05) – Dr. Francie Broghammer, Psychiatry resident at the UC-Irvine School of Medicine, talks about the rise of suicide rates around the world, what's behind it, and what we can do about it. Also in this episode: News (00:35) – CDC Reports of Suicide Statistics and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0607-suicide-prevention.html) World Health Organization Suicide Statistics (https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:20) – True or False - Chronic use of marijuana increases the risk of suicide? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/17/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #59 - Catholic Guide to Depression

Feature Interview (10:05) – Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at, UC-Irvine School of Medicine, and co-author of A Catholic Guide to Depression to help us understand the often life-draining and seemingly hopeless disease of depression. The Catholic Guide to Depression by Aaron Kheriaty, MD with Fr. John Cihak, STD (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1933184760/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_aLKGCbFN9VV7W) Also in this episode: News (00:35) – New study looks at how brain imaging can help identify patients who are experiencing depression (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00050700) The mind affects the body, but apparently the body also affects the mind – how Botox might help treat depression (https://doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000001630) How Gratitude Combats Depression (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201211/how-gratitude-combats-depression) Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:20) – Half of patients with depression also have this medical diagnosis. What is it? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/8/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #58 - The Biggest Secret Network News Keeps From Americans

All three Docs come together for this episode to talk about what it’s like to be pro-life doctors, why their hopeful about the future of the pro-life movement, and share some clips from Dr. McGovern’s trip to the 46th annual March for Life in Washington, DC. Medical Trivia (Answer at 34:00) – What was the result of each of the two pregnancies associated with Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton – the two cases that legalized abortion in the United States? Did either, both, or neither end in abortion? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/1/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #57 - Mamas, Should You Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Doctors?

All three Docs come together for this episode to talk about the state of the medical profession, physician burnout, and why they still recommend that people pursue a vocation as a doctor. We also hear from 4 college students throughout the show about how they decided to pursue a career as a medical professional. Medical Trivia (Answer at 37:00) – According to the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), students who apply to medical school have the best chance of getting accepted if they major in which of the following 5 areas A) Biology B) Science major other than biology C) Humanities and Social Sciences D) Health E) Other non-science fields ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/22/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #56 - Endocrine Disruptors: How Our Environment Is Affecting Our Health

Feature Interview (9:00) – Endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz talks about “Endocrine Disruptors,” chemicals in our environment that may be causing unwanted physical and health changes. Also in this episode: News (00:35) – How are the ingredients in personal care items affecting young boys and girls? (https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey337) Are Essential Oils Endocrine Disruptors? (https://endocrinenews.endocrine.org/6839-2/) Natural Resources Defense Council (https://www.nrdc.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:00) – What endocrine disrupting chemical saved over 500 million lives but was banned in the United States in 1972 because it was falsely believed to cause “leukemia, liver disease, birth defects, premature births, and a whole range of chronic illnesses”? Medicine You Need to Know (45:30) – Nine Ways to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals (https://www.nrdc.org/stories/9-ways-avoid-hormone-disrupting-chemicals) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/15/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #55 - Law, Morality, and the Abortion Debate

Feature Interview (11:10) – Nik Nikas, president and general counsel for The Bioethics Defense Fund, talks about the intersection of law and morality, especially in light of recent abortion debates, and shares some tips for how to promote moral laws. http://bdfund.org/ Also in this episode: News (00:30) – Explainer: What New York’s new abortion law does and doesn’t do (https://www.americamagazine.org/rha2019) Statement on the New York State Abortion Law of 2019 by Evangelicals and Catholics Together (https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2019/02/statement-on-the-new-york-state-abortion-law-of-2019) Medical Trivia (Answer at 37:00) – In 1970, four US states legalized abortion on demand (while several states had legalized abortion in very limited situations in 1967). Which of these 5 states was NOT one of the four to do so in 1970? Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, California, or New York? Medicine You Need to Know (38:45) – Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford discusses a new trend in some state laws that means parents are no longer allowed to access minor children’s medical records. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/8/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #54 - The Mind-Brain Connection

Feature Interview (11:30) – Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Camarata talks about the relationship between the mind and the brain: is the mind part of the brain, does the brain use the mind, or does the mind use the brain? The Mystery of the Mind by Wilder Penfield (PDF) (http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC1878586&blobtype=pdf) Life After Death: The Evidence by Dinesh D’Souza (https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Death-Dinesh-DSouza/dp/1596980990) Also in this episode: News (00:55) – Discussing the Spiritual Soul in the Classroom https://doi.org/10.5840/ncbq201818342 Medical Trivia (Answer at 37:40) – The average human brain weighs about 3 pounds or 1.5-2% of body weight. What percentage of the body’s energy supplies (as based on blood flow and oxygen use) does the brain use? And, how much energy does a brain require compared to the IBM supercomputer Watson that first beat a Jeopardy champion on the TV show? Linacre for the Laity (40:00) – Psychiatrist Sr. Marysia Weber, DO talks about the latest research suggesting that screen time might not be that dangerous for children, reminds us of all the research that suggests screen time should be limited, and gives some tips for parents about how to control screen time in their own homes. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/1/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #53 - Men's Health: Questions You Should Be Asking about Testosterone

Feature Interview (10:45) – Endocrinologist Dr. Craig Stump from the University of Arizona Medical Center addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about testosterone levels and addresses some myths and facts about low T. Also in this episode: News (02:00) – How does marketing and advertisement for testosterone affect men’s perception of their health? (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2017.10.016) Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:45) – How many sperm does the average man produce in his lifetime? Medicine You Need to Know (46:00) – The complicated world of treating hormone-related health problems ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/25/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #52 - Babies and Technology: Friends of Foes?

Feature Interview (12:30) – Dr. Elliot Bedford, Director of Ethics Integration at St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis, talks about the ethics of reproduction and how to apply it to new technologies like egg harvesting and artificial wombs. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – Companies suggest young women avoid infertility later in life by freezing their eggs (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egg-freezing-growing-crop-of-companies-suggest-young-women-protect-themselves-against-infertility/) and “The debate surrounding the artificial womb” from OSV Newsweekly (https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/Article/TabId/535/ArtMID/13567/ArticleID/27352/The-debate-surrounding-the-%E2%80%98artificial-womb%E2%80%99.aspx) Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:00) – How many eggs does a woman ovulate during the course of her life? Medicine You Need to Know (42:40) – Total Fertility Rates by State and Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017 (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr68/nvsr68_01-508.pdf) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/18/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #51 - Charity & Clarity: Defending and Explaining Unpopular Health Care Ethics

Feature Interview (8:30) – Dr. Peter Colosi, philosophy professor at Salve Regina University, explains his “Charity and Clarity” method for defending and explaining unpopular health care ethics. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – “Your Surgeon Is Probably a Republican, Your Psychiatrist Probably a Democrat” (https://nyti.ms/2dAsjBX) Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) – Since 1947, the Gallup Polling organization has asked the question, “When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient’s life by some painless means if the patient and his or her family request it?” What percentage of Americans answered “yes” in 1947 and in 2018? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/11/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #50 - Do We Have a Duty to Get Vaccinated?

Feature Interview (13:00) – Infectious Disease and Public Health Specialist Dr. Paul Carson discusses the history of vaccines, how they have changed the health and life expectancy of people around the world, and why people have a moral obligation to vaccinate themselves and their children. Dr. Carson’s article “Catholic Social Teaching and the Duty to Vaccinate“: https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2017.1284914 CDC Vaccine Information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center Immunization Action Coalition: http://www.immunize.org/ Also in this episode: News (1:10) – Newest Shingles vaccine how it works, who should get it, and why it’s more effective and more ethical. Plus, promising research that might signal the possibility of a vaccine that could help end the opioid epidemic (https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/acon-vch120718.php) Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:00) – What were the two new vaccines that were given to as many soldiers as possible before going over to Iraq for Desert Storm in the early 1990s? Linacre for Laypeople (40:30) – Dr. Jo Markette talks about the devastating consequences artificial birth control is having on the planet in ways you might not expect (“A Step Toward Ecological Conversion: Protecting the Planet by Pitching the Pill”) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
1/4/201951 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #49 - Advances in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Feature Interview (10:43) – Dr. Felix Rodriguez, Oncologist from Boynton Beach, Florida, shares the newest advancements in diagnosing and treating cancer. He also shares ways to approach friends or family members who are fighting cancer. Also in this episode: News (0:58) – Skin cancer screening and the effectiveness of finding cancer. (4:15) - Cervical cancer screening in women beyond the age of 55 was studied - and we now know it is caused by HPV. https://www.jaad.org/issue/S0190-9622(18)X0007-3 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/home Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:20) – What percentage of people, according to the National Cancer Institute, will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime? Secondary Interview (39:58) – Dr. Michelle Cretella, Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, is the primary medical voice critical of transgender medicine. Right now, there is a letter going to the Executive Branch fighting redefying sex as sex and gender identity. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/28/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #48- Medical Errors

Feature Interview (12:55) – Dr. Lauris Kaldjian, MD, PhD, from the University of Iowa, Director of Bioethics and Humanities, discusses and unpacks medical errors, patient safety, and how errors may influence the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Lauris has studied and published a series of articles on the topic of medical errors. Also in this episode: News (:50) – Physician Burnout, the relationship to medical errors, and what can be done to help those in the medical fields keep from burnout (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.05.014) (7:00)The BMJ found the 3rd leading cause of death is related to medical errors. (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i2139) Preventive Medicine Tip () – Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:40) – According to Dr. Robert Pearl, what is the number one fear of physicians? Linacre for the Laity () – Dr. Joe Casey, MD, MS, MBA, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Creighton University with certification in cancer and talks about Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome and the potential moral dilemma that may arise. (https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0024363918788340) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/21/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #47 - Imagine a World Without Catholic Doctors

Feature Conversation (11:50) – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was a Russian born author, an outspoken critic of Stalin and the Soviet Union during World War II, and gave insights into the medical world through his work "Cancer Ward". He won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Literature for the ethical force the pursued in his writing. This week celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth. Also in this episode: News (1:10) – Update on abortion and contraception rates and new studies reveal the relationship between the two. (7:10) What genomic prediction is and the moral implications. (9:30) Dutch are prosecuting a physician who euthanized a patient who did not want to be euthanized. Medical Trivia (Answer at 34:40) – In the 2016 American Hospital Association annual survey, every day in the United States, one in every how many patients are cared for in a Catholic hospital? Linacre for the Laity (35:45) – Dr. Jonathan Scrafford, talks about what motivated him to choose working in the OB/GYN specialty and his reflection, "Mirror of Patients": A Reflection on the Honor of Serving as a Male Obstetrician-gynecologist. This work was propted by a time of prayer where Jonathan was meditating on the role of Saint Joseph in the holy family and the privilage of caring for women as they journey through pregnancy, child bearing, and breastfeeding. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr D. Scrafford, Jonathan. (2018). “Mirror of Patients”: A Reflection on the Honor of Serving as a Male Obstetrician-gynecologist. The Linacre Quarterly. 85. 202-203. 10.1177/0024363918780301. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/14/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #46 - Voluntary Euthanasia

Feature Interviews (6:40) – Dr. Ewan Goligher talks about the leagal situation and moral views of euthanasia in Canada. (26:45) - Dr. Westly Ely talks about the legal situation and moral views of euthanasia in the United States. Also in this episode: News (1:00) – Discussion of the editorial that prompted todays interviews about Voluntary Euthanasia- Implications for Organ Doation. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1804276 Medical Trivia (Answer at 47:45) – Name the next disease after small pox that will likely be eradicated from planet earth? https://www.nejm.org ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/11/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #45 - Fetal Medicine: Amazing Pre-Birth Treatments

Feature Interview (10:55) – Dr. Brandon Brown, from the Indiana University School of Medicine and a founding member of Fetal Center at Riley Children’s Health, discusses the amazing advances in treating the youngest patients – babies who haven’t even yet been born. Also in this episode: News (1:00) – Penicillin allergies are not nearly as common as people think (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j3402) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:40) – Latest guidelines for diet and exercise Medical Trivia (Answer at 36:45) – What is the first (and only) human disease eradicated from the world through medical efforts? Linacre for the Laity (39:15) – Dr. Donna Harrison talks about the ethical challenges of treating ectopic pregnancies and how new treatment technologies can help doctors and patients approach the problem (“Treatment of an Ectopic Pregnancy: An Ethical Reanalysis,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 85, August 2018) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
12/1/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #44 - Can Doctors Improve the Healthcare System?

Feature Interview (15:10) – Dr. Steve White, chairman of the Catholic Medical Association Health Care Policy Committee, discusses the latest efforts of CMA physicians to work with national legislators to improve the healthcare system and to develop policy supporting a Culture of Life. Healthcare in America: A Catholic Proposal for Renewal (September 2004) https://www.cathmed.org/assets/files/CMA%20Healthcare%20Task%20Force%20Statement%209.04%20Website.pdf Also in this episode: News (01:30 – Do higher ranking medical schools really make better doctors? (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k3640) Medicine You Need to Know (07:15) – New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics about spanking Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:15) – What do the Staff of Moses with the Bronze Serpent, the Staff of Asclepius, and the Cadduceus have in common? Navigating the Healthcare System (47:10) – Explanation of Benefit Forms (EOB) ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/26/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #43 - When Should We Let Nature Take Its Course?

Feature Interview (13:00) – Dr. Rafael Rosario, who works with patients at Indianapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center, talks about the importance of palliative care that meets the needs and wishes of patients and respects their dignity. Also in this episode: News (1:10) – A new study about how drinking enough water can help prevent urinary tract infections (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.4204) and do Vitamin D supplements really help seniors prevent fractures and falls? Movie Review (6:40) – Dr. McGovern shares his thoughts on the movie Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:00) – In the 1986 movie, Star Trek: The Voyage Home, the crew of the Starship Enterprise finds its way back to late 20th century San Francisco. While Trying to rescue a crew member from Mercy Hospital, Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy (disguised as physicians) have the following conversation while trying to get to Mr. Chekov, who is in an operating room. Kirk: Out of the way… Shore Patrolman: Sorry, Doctor, I have strict orders… Dr. Gilian Taylor: [Gillian moans in pain] McCoy: My God, man. Do you want an acute case on your hands? This woman has immediate postprandial, upper-abdominal distention. Now, out of the way! Get out of the way! So – what did Dr. McCoy say she had – in lay terms? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/16/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #42 - Palliative Care: Buyer Beware

Feature Interview (12:40) – Dr. Tom Zabiega talks about the ins and outs of palliative care – what it is, who it’s for, and why it matters. Plus, he’ll share some concerning trends in treatment and legislation that doctors and patients should know about when they’re making treatment plans. Also in this episode: News (1:05) – Medical School changes – free tuition and 3-year schools Preventive Medicine Tip (6:55) – Breastfeeding intervention to make it easier for moms and babies Medical Trivia (Answer at 37:50) – According to a 2013 Publication in the Mayo Clinical Proceedings: What percentage of married physicians are married to other physicians? What percentage of married physicians are married to other medical professionals (including other physicians)? What percentage of physician spouses work outside the home? Linacre for Laity (40:00) – Linacre editor Dr. Barbara Golder talks about how she combines her love for medicine with her love for writing in her mystery series The Lady Doc Murders. http://www.ladydoclawyer.com/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/10/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #41 - Should Hospitals Offer Refunds? An Innovative Approach to Quality Care

Feature Interview (13:00) – Dr. Greg Burke, Chief Patient Experience Officer at Geisinger Medical Center and Co-Chairman of the Catholic Medical Association’s Ethics Committee, talks about why his hospital became the first in the country to offer refunds for unsatisfactory patient care. Also in this episode: Preventive Medicine Tip (00:55) – Why healthy people should get the flu vaccine for the sake of others Women’s Health Tip (7:00) – VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarian) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:00) – In 1848 there was a Hungarian obstetrician named Ignaz Semmelweis who worked in Vienna, Austria where women were afraid of dying after birth from an infection called “Child Bed Fever.” In one of the wards, the death rate was about 20% and in the other, it was only 6%. The higher rate included medical students, the lower had only midwives, so Dr. Semmelweis had everyone start washing their hands with lye. In response to his discovery, what did his colleagues do? A) Nominate him for the first Nobel Prize in Medicine B) Made him chief of Obstetrics in Vienna at only 29 C) Ridicule him for suggesting upper-class physicians had dirty hands D) Institute handwashing between patients, ushering in the era of antiseptic care in medicine Listener Questions (43:30) – In a previous show, your guest talked about weight loss myths and promoted a low-carb, high-fat diet. Is that really the only healthy way of eating? Is it healthy for everyone? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
11/2/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #40 - Healthcare Coverage as Ministry with Solidarity Healthshare

Feature Interview (15:00) – Solidarity Healthshare co-founder Chris Faddis talks with the doctors about how health-sharing ministries take a different approach to health care coverage, why he founded Solidarity Healthshare, and some of the benefits of this approach for doctors and patients. Also in this episode: News (00:55) – Medication non-compliance trends, why patients don’t take their medicine, and how insurance companies might try to track it with new technologies (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.05.029) Preventive Medicine Tip (10:45) – 2018-2019 flu season and how to protect your family Medical Trivia (Answer at 41:15) – In Star Trek: Voyager Season 2, in an episode called Parturition, the doctor says that he is preparing a “dermal osmotic sealant” to help with itching that would be caused by irritating atmospheric vapors on what the crew deems “Planet Hell.” By what name would be know “dermal osmotic sealant” in a store near us? For bonus points, what does the title Parturition mean? (Hint: It’s also a medical term.) Listener Questions (43:20) – I am a resent convert. I got my tubes tied before I met my husband. We would love to have children of our own someday. How do I find a doctor who can do a tubal ligation reversal? Do you believe that it is "safe" for a woman to take a birth control pill for hormone imbalances? I keep hearing it's too high of a cancer risk and the other thing I hear is that it's fine to do this? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/26/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #39 - Health Insurance 101

Feature Interview (13:20) – Health coverage expert Kevin Burns, from The DeHayes Group, an Independent Insurance Agency in Fort Wayne, IN, explains the history of health insurance, the various kinds of health insurance coverage, trends in the industry, and what patients and doctors need to know to get the best coverage for the best care. Also in this episode: News (00:40) – 1) World Medical Association rejects supporting euthanasia, 2) a new JAMA article that asks if US medical care is inefficient, 3) Louisiana abortion restrictions upheld by 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 4) how losing weight after menopause can reduce the risk for breast cancer Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:15) – If you know a little Greek, you’ll know that the name of the drug epinephrine tells us where in the body it is naturally made, and if you know the other common name for epinephrine which comes from a Latin root, you will know exactly where the chemical comes from in the human body. So what is the other name for epinephrine and where in the body is it made? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/19/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #38 - What is "Board Certification" and Does It Matter?

Feature Interview (13:00) – What does “Board Certified” really mean? Dr. Les Ruppersberger, past-president of the Catholic Medical Association and a recently retired OB/GYN from Philadelphia talks about what patients need to know about their doctors’ board certification and the best ways to really know if a doctor is good or not. Also in this episode: News (1:00) – Health benefits of saunas (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.04.008), High rates of birth complications in the United States (https://www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/complications-hospital-births.html), Coffee linked with longer life (https://doi.org/ 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.2425), Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) – In terms of the two-liter bottle that contains your favorite pop (or soda, depending on where you come from), how much blood does the average 180 pound (82 kg) person have in his or her body? Linacre for Laypeople (41:00) – As part of the special Humanae Vitae anniversary issue of the Linacre Quarterly, Radiologist Dr. David Hilger explains his new article about the dangers of hormonal birth control and why the medical field needs to do a better job informing patients about the risks (Look for his article in the upcoming November 2018 edition of the Linacre Quarterly Vol. 84, Issue 4, November 2017) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
10/12/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #37 - Rick Santorum's Groundbreaking Healthcare Reform Plan

Feature Interview (13:00) – Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum discusses his passion for healthcare reform and his new plan to help Americans get the healthcare they need with the freedom to choose what they determine is best for them. Also in this episode: News (1:05) – New guidelines for diagnosing and managing concussions in children (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2698456) Preventive Medicine Tip (9:00) – Eating protein and fiber can help you lose weight! Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:00) – What percentage of physicians spend, on average, less than 90 minutes per day awake with their spouse? A) 20% B) 35% C) 50% D) 65% E) 80% Medicine You Need to Know (41:15) – Dr. Mullally explains the basics of navigating the health care system in the first of a new series to help you understand the complex world of healthcare and healthcare coverage. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/28/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #36 - Weight Loss Myths

Feature Interview (07:15) – Dr. David Usher, a family physician and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine talks about the latest in weight loss research and science and dispels some myths about the best and worst approaches to losing weight. (51:00) – Fr. Jacob Meyer, pastor of St. Monica parish in Mishawaka, IN, shares his story of weight-loss triumph and how he lost over 200 lbs. with bariatric surgery and changes in his lifestyle. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – Dr. Stroud explains how contraception can act as an abortifacient in response to an article from the New York Times Medical Trivia (Answer at 35:00) – True or False. If all of your blood vessels were lined up end-to-end, they could circle the earth? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/21/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #35 - Ethical Options for Regenerative Medicine

Feature Interview (12:00) – Dr. Robin Smith, founder of Stem for Life and Vice President of the STOQ Foundation’s Scientific Committee in the Vatican’s Council for Culture, discusses the Vatican’s efforts to help promote live-saving medicine and how ethical approaches to stem-cell research and regenerative medicine have proven more successful than others. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – CDC Report on Increased Suicide Rates (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0607-suicide-prevention.html) Women’s Health Tip (4:40) – Causes of Post-Menopausal Bleeding Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:45) – While you might find a frenulum in your brain, digestive tract, or external genitalia, where in the human body will you find the most frenulae (plural for frenulum)? What do they do? Linacre for Laypeople (40:30) – Fr. James McTavish describes his work with trafficking victims in the Philippines and the terrible consequences of trafficking on women’s health throughout the world (“The Devastating Consequences of Sex Trafficking on Women’s Health,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 84, Issue 4, November 2017) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/14/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #34 - The ABCs of Heart Disease

Feature Interview (12:00) – Heart Disease expert Dr. Michael Farkouh discusses the latest research into the causes, treatments, and prevention of heart disease including how alcohol affects the risk of heart problems, the dangers of people living in big cities, how screen time can increase your risks for heart disease, and even how misguided government can be hurting you. Then he gives some important tips on the best steps you and your family can take to lower your risk for heart disease. Dr. Michael Farkouh, MD is Professor and Vice-Chair, Research, Department of Medicine, at the University of Toronto and the Peter Munk Chair in Multinational Clinical Trials at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Director of the Heart and Stroke Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Cardiology Training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – New info that could lead to a blood test for melanoma (https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.25669) Women’s Health Tip (4:40) – Zika Update: What You Need to Know for Fall 2018 Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:45) – In the five-year period from mid-2012 to mid-2017, internet searches of “basal cell carcinoma” saw five peak periods for the weeks following November 21, 2013; May 9, 2014; October 27, 2014; May 6, 2015; February 8, 2016; and February 13, 2017. These peaks were 50-150% higher than the average internet search rate for “basal cell carcinoma”. What happened on each of these six dates that led to this greatly increased interest in basal cell carcinoma? Linacre for Laypeople (40:30) – Dr. Frederick White discusses his recent article about the push for physician-assisted suicide, how professional medical associations are being lobbied for their support, and the important efforts from some doctors to resist the trend (“The American Medical Association and Physician-Assisted Suicide,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 85, May 2018) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
9/7/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #33 - Gene Editing

Feature Interview (12:00) – Bioengineer and Dominican Fr. Nicanor Astriaco, OP, PhD, STD discusses advances in gene editing technology and how it’s allowing scientists and doctors to cure deadly diseases and birth defects. He also touches on some of the ethical concerns that arise from the new technology and the ethical difference between therapeutic and elective edits. Also in this episode: News (00:45) – Does obesity really increase mortality risk? (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29998631) Preventive Medicine Tip (4:40) – Doctors screening for domestic violence (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:45) – Are anti-bacteria soaps more effective than regular soap and water at preventing infections and removing bacteria? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/31/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #32 - Gluten Sensitivity

Feature Interview (11:55) – Gastroenterologist Dr. Saad Jazrawi explains the science behind gluten sensitivity, the difference between sensitivities, allergies, and other digestive diseases, and how changes in diet can affect health. Also in this episode: News (00:50) – How music education can help children learn in other subjects (https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00103) and new research in the best ways to check for prostate cancer. Preventive Medicine Tip (7:25) – Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:30) – Physician jobs are expected to grow 15% from 2016-2026, but some specialties are expected to grow faster than others. Which of these is expected to grow the most – 164% – over that period of time? a) Family Practice b) OB/GYN c) Geriatrics d) Hematology/Oncology e) Urology Linacre for Laypeople (40:30) – Nurse and legal consultant Nancy Valko discusses the eugenics programs of Nazi Germany and how understanding this history can help us avoid repeating past inhumanities (“Book Review: Nurses and Midwives in Nazi Germany: The Euthanasia Programs,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 85, May 2018) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/24/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #31 - Alzheimer's and Dementia

Feature Interview (11:30) – Neurosurgeon and dementia researcher Dr. Martin Bednar discusses Alzheimer’s Disease including symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention. Then he gives some advice for caregivers and family members of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia and on how the dignity of patients can be honored. Also in this episode: News (00:55) – Are e-cigarettes helping smokers quit? (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198047) Preventive Medicine Tip (3:45) – Obesity Screening for Adults and Children (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:15) – What part of the cell contains DNA that is only inherited from mom? Linacre for Laypeople (40:00) – Marquette nursing professor Richard Fehring discusses the health consequences for adolescents and young adults using contraception (“Influence of Contraception Use on the Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Youth Adults,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 85, May 2018) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/17/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #30 - Confessions of a Catholic Medical Student: Year One

Feature Interview (15:00) – Brendan Rhatican, who recently completed his first year of medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, gives an insider view of the triumphs and trials of a first-year medical student. Also in this episode: News (00:55) – How writing before bed, even just a to-do list, can help you fall asleep (http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/xge0000374) and how rubbing alcohol can help you deal with nausea (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.09.031) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:40) – Pre-Eclampsia Screening and Prevention (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:25) – What is the Bacchus maneuver, and how can it prevent early death? Linacre for Laypeople (41:20) – Dr. Wes Ely discusses his work in the intensive care unit and how his faith gives him special tools to help patients in danger of death with the offer of baptism (“On Being a Catholic Physician: Baptism in the ICU,” Linacre Quarterly, Vol. 84, May 2017) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/10/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #29 - The Catholic Church and Healthcare

Feature Interview (15:00) – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and chairman-elect of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine, addresses the role the Catholic Church plays in healthcare and the misconception that Catholic teaching requires providers to “discriminate” against non-Catholic patients. Also in this episode: News (00:55) – “Gender and Graduate Medical Education” – how gender gaps are growing in certain fields and whether discriminating against men in obstetrics and gynecology is a justified approach (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.02.025) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:40) – Tuberculosis Screening Recommendations (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:25) – What is Trendelenburg Position and why is it used? Medicine You Need to Know (45:45) – Infectiou s Disease Specialist Dr. Paul Carson talks about clostridium difficile (C. Diff.), how to catch it, and how to treat it. ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
8/3/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #28 - Screen Addiction

Show Notes – Episode 28 – Screen Addiction Feature Interview (15:00) – Psychiatrist, Sister Marysia Weber, R.S.M., D.O., a Religious Sister of Mercy, discusses the growing problem of internet and screen addiction. Also in this episode: News (00:55) – Reflections on Ireland repealing their pro-life amendment this Spring , but then some good news about pro-life legislation in the United States in Arkansas and Iowa. Women’s Healthcare Tip (8:40) – Healthy Exercise in Pregnancy Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:25) – When you look at our forearms, you can see your veins, and they look blue. Royalty have been referred to as 'Blue Bloods' since at least 1834 in Spain. Which brings up the Trivia Question - is the blood in veins actually blue? If not, what color is it, and why do veins look blue? If the blood in veins is blue, why don't we ever see blue blood leaking from a bleeding wound? Medicine You Need to Know (45:45) – Catholic Witness in Healthcare editor Dr. John Travaline discusses how St. Padre Pio’s vision for authentic Catholic healthcare is coming to the United States ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/27/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #27 - Embryo Adoption

Feature Interview (13:15) – Bioethicist Fr. Ryan McCarthy discusses embryo adoption and the ethical questions Catholic theologians are considering about how we might ethically respond to the crisis created by leftover embryos from in vitro fertilization. More info: Fr. Ryan McCarthy’s Book: What to Do with the Least of Our Brothers?: Finding Moral Solutions to the Problem of Endangered Embryos (http://a.co/cYjRzFo) National Catholic Bioethics Center - Human Embryo Adoption: Biotechnology, Marriage, and the Right to Life (https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/books/human-embryo-adoption-biotechnology-marriage-and-right-life/) Also in this episode: News (00:55) – New study answers “Can you make up for lost sleep on the weekend?” (https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.12712) and why are US birthrates at an all time low? (https://www.livescience.com/62592-birth-rate-declines-2017.html) Women’s Healthcare tip (6:45) – Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:15) – While there are no house villas in the human body, there are villi. Where are villi found and what do they do? Linacre for Laypeople (41:20) – Dr. Natalie Rodden discusses her work as a palliative care doctor and how she honors the dignity of her dying patients and helps shepherd them toward a holy and happy death (“On Being a Catholic Palliative Medicine Physician,” Linacre Quarterly, July 2018) http://journals.sagepub.com/home/lqr ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/20/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #26 - Medical Marijuana

Feature Interview (14:50) – Dr. Jeff Berger, medical director of Guest House, the national Catholic addiction treatment center for Priests, Deacons, and Religious, discusses medical marijuana including the latest research on usage and effectiveness, plus his recommendations for Catholic health care workers and ministers as legalization efforts grow. American Society of Addiction Medicine, Patient Resources: https://www.asam.org/resources/patient-resources Also in this episode: News (1:00) – Medical School Enrollment Up 29% Preventive Medicine Tip (8:20) – Depression Screening for Adults and Children (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:00) – How effective is a “base tan” at preventing sunburn? Linacre for Laypeople (42:45) – Dr. Barbara Golder, editor for Catholic Medical Association’s journal The Linacre Quarterly, explains how Catholic doctors and their patients can learn from their published articles. https://www.cathmed.org/programs-resources/cma-resources/linacre-quarterly/ ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/13/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #25 - Stem Cell Research

Feature Interview (13:25) – Dr. Alan Moy, the Founder and Scientific Director of the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, discusses stem cells: what they are, how they are used or misused, and what they promise for the future of medicine. http://www.jp2mri.org/ http://www.isscr.org/ Also in this episode: News (00:50) – American Medical Association Ethics Committee Recommends Against Physician Assisted Suicide (https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/default/files/media-browser/public/hod/a18-ceja5.pdf Preventive Medicine Tip (7:45) – Physical Therapy to Help the Elderly Prevent Falls (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:40) – Medicine is becoming more and more reliant on numbers, and we have discussed many of those number on the show - blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar etc. What two numbers will most accurately predict your life expectancy? This is incredibly objective, and these numbers are being used by different agencies as they make decisions about you. What are these two numbers? Listener Question (45:50) – How should patients prepare for their doctor’s appointments? And how do doctor’s feel about patients taking notes? ------ www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
7/6/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #24 - Vatican Medical Conferences

Feature Interviews (15:00) – First, OB/GYN Dr. Christine Hemphill of Harrisburg, PA reflects on the Vatican-sponsored forum “Humanity 2.0” on Maternal Health she attended in Rome back in April 2018. She explains the conversations and plans she participated in about how doctors and laypeople can work together to improve care for mothers and babies, including the role tenderness can play in health. https://humanity2-0.org/forum/ Then, an interview from the back of a Roman taxi with neuro-radiologist Dr. Jack Lane from the Mayo Clinic, who discusses what he learned about innovative treatments at the various sessions of the Unite to Cure Conference with Dr. McGovern. https://vaticanconference2018.com/ Also in this episode: News (1:25) – Broadening the Human Genome Project (https://allofus.nih.gov/) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:00) – Blood Pressure Screening (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:50) – Blood-letting originated with ancient Greeks (Hippocrates and Galen) and the four humor theory of disease. Too much of a good thing (blood) was deemed a bad thing (disease), and so the blood had to be removed. (or black bile, or yellow bile, or phlegm) Surprisingly, blood-letting has not gone the way of the Do-Do Bird, Passenger Pigeon, and Disco Dancing, but is still among us. Can you name one of the three disease still legitimately treated by blood-letting? While you may not know the name of the diseases, think about what condition in the body might required removing whole blood for the health of the body. As a clue, I have prescribed this in the past for a certain skin condition. Listener Questions (46:30) – Our own dermatologist Dr. McGovern answers a question about what could be the cause of chronic in-grown facial hairs. ------ www.redeemerradio.com/Doctor www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/29/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #23 - Second Chance at Choice: Abortion Pill Reversal

Feature Interview (11:15) – Dr. George Delgado, Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Services, discusses his study on how doctors can save babies and give women a “second chance at choice” by reversing the effects of a chemical abortion with high dose progesterone. http://abortionpillreversal.com/ Dr. Delgado’s Study on Abortion Pill Reversal: https://issuesinlawandmedicine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Effects-of-Mifepristone-Article-6.pdf Also in this episode: News (0:30) – Essure birth control gets restrictions from FDA after serious complications (https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/EssurePermanentBirthControl/ucm452254.htm) Healthcare Tip (5:30) – Know Your Numbers: Tracking Your Health Changes to Prevent Disease 1. Blood Pressure 2. Good and Bad Cholesterol 3. Fasting Blood Glucose 4. Body Mass Index 5. Waist Size 6. Colonoscopy Results 7. Immunization Status 8. Medications List 9. Drug Allergies For Women: 1. Mammogram Results 2. Colonoscopy Results 3. Bone Density Screening Results 4. Pap Smear Results Medical Trivia (Answer at 42:30) – I have heard it frequently stated that it is harder to get into Veterinary School than Medical School. Is that true, or is it a myth? Powerful Patient Stories (45:30) – Chris tells a story about how he got involved in trying to talk a young woman out of an abortion ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/22/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #22 - Perfectly Human: Children with Disabilities

Feature Interview (13:10) – pediatric orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky discusses his book Perfectly Human and what he has learned from children with disabilities about what it means to suffer, to be human, and to be happy. More from Dr. Dutkowsky: www.nycpdoc.com NYC Ballet Video: https://youtu.be/wp6LeOIkUuQ Also in this episode: News (0:45) – “Older Americans are ‘Hooked’ on Vitamins” (https://nyti.ms/2q3PN8H) Women’s Health Tip (6:25) – Recommended BRACA Screening for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk (https://www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:20) – What percentage of American physicians currently belong to the American Medical Association (AMA)? Listener Question (00:00) - What is the Catholic Church's stance on circumcision? Are the amount of people choosing not to circumcise increasing? Are there any psychological or health reasons to circumcise? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/15/201851 minutes, 54 seconds
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DD #21 - Pornography Addiction

Feature Interview (13:10) – Chicago Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Williams talks about why pornography might be the strongest form of drug addiction known, how viewing pornography changes the anatomy and chemistry of the brain, and how doctors and families can work together against the addiction. Also in this episode: News (0:45) – Married people are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia (http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/early/2017/10/30/jnnp-2017-316274) and people with positive attitudes and beliefs are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191004) Preventive Medicine Tip (6:25) – Fluoride for Kids (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:20) – According to the GoodRx website, as of September 17, 2017, what is the most dispensed prescription medication in the United States? Hint: It’s used to treat a disease that is 10x more common in women than men. 1 Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl) - hypothyroidism 2 Atorvastatin (Lipitor) – high cholesterol 3 Lisinopril (Prinvil, Zestril) – high blood pressure & heart failure 4 Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco) - pain 5 Amolodipine (Norvasc) – high blood pressure & angina ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/8/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #20 - Physician Assisted Suicide

Feature Interview (13:00) – Dr. Andrew Mullally, Indiana State Director of the Catholic Medical Association, gives an update on the push for Physician Assisted Suicide in the United States, what the Catholic Church teaches about the practice, and how physicians and patients can advocate for respect of all human dignity. Also in this episode: News (0:30) – How bacteria can protect us from skin cancer (http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/4/2/eaao4502) Preventive Medicine Tip (6:25) – Osteoporosis Screening (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:20) – True of False. The arm bone is called the 'humerus' and takes its name from what happens when you bump it in just the right place near the elbow where it feels kind of ‘funny, and thus this bone is also called the 'funny bone'? Listener Question (42:25) – I have heard that cancer can spread once cut open. Is this true of skin cancer too? Listener Question (48:00) - What are some ways I can improve the natural immunity of myself and my family? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
6/1/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #19 - When Parents Become Patients

Feature Interview (11:20) – Sr. Mary Diana Dreger, physician and a member of the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, discusses how to care for elderly parents, including her experiences caring for her own aging parents, important things to remember when making decisions, providing for physical and spiritual needs, and how to make the best of the last years of life. Sr. Mary Diana’s chapter on this topic, “Caring for Older Adults,” in Catholic Witness in Health Care: Practicing Medicine in Truth & Love (CUA Press) http://a.co/4oFzxm2 Dr. Peter Morrow’s article from the Linacre Quarterly, “The Catholic Living will and Healthcare Surrogate: A Teaching Document for Evangelization, and a Means of Ensuring Spirituality Throughout Life” http://bit.ly/CathWill Also in this episode: News (0:45) – New Canadian law requires physicians to refer patients for euthanasia Preventive Medicine Tip (7:20) – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:15) – When somebody is exhibiting uncontrolled, extreme emotion, they may be labeled hysterical. Hippocrates thought that one of the organs actually traveled within the body to cause hysteria. From what part of human anatomy does the term hysterical come? And why? Medicine You Need to Know (47:15) – High Rates of Physician Depression and Suicide ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/25/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #18 - Gender Dysphoria

Feature Interview (15:00) – Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz discusses gender dysphoria, sometimes called transgenderism, including the latest research, the harm being caused by current medical and cultural approaches to treatment, and what better faithful and scientific treatment might look like. Also in this episode: News (0:55) – A study on the effects of gratitude and generosity on the brain activity of people in treatment for anxiety and depression (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2015.12.040) Preventive Medicine Tip (8:30) – Who should be taking a baby aspirin? Medical Trivia (Answer at 44:30) – Ultraviolet light is responsible for about 90% of all skin cancers (5.4 million annually in the U.S.). Additionally, ultraviolet light is responsible for 80% of all skin wrinkling. If it takes one hour of ultraviolet light exposure from the sun for you to get a sunburn, how long can you be in the sun before you start forming irreversible skin wrinkles? Bonus Question: What is “Tanorexia”? Music Recommendation (47:15) – Hillbilly Thomists (https://www.dominicanajournal.org/music/the-hillbilly-thomists/) ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/18/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #17 - Oral Contraception: Fact and Fiction

Feature Interview (12:45) – Dr. Patrick Yeung, an OB/GYN from St. Louis, discusses so-called “medical use” or “non-contraceptive use” of oral contraceptives, especially whether the common practice makes medical or ethical sense. Also in this episode: News (01:00) – Ethical and unethical official positions of professional health care organizations, and why patients should find out what their own doctors believe. Preventive Medicine Tip (11:55) – Pneumonia Vaccine Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:30) – What organ was first successfully transplanted from a LIVING donor? What organ was first successfully transplanted from a CADAVER? Listener Question (40:45) – At age 61, I expect to have a life expectancy of 95 and I am not interested in living a longer life than that. But I want to live healthily for as much of my life as possible, are there things I should do that will keep me healthy but not extend my life expectancy? Medicine You Need to Know (42:45) – Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses the health consequences of smoking, whether there are healthy alternatives, and the advice he shares with his patient who are trying to quit ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/11/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #16 - A Proven Approach to Aids in Africa

News (00:50) – Who is doing reconstructive surgery for Medicare patients? (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.09.032) and Impact of spray sunscreen popularity on sunscreen formulations (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.07.040) Women’s Healthcare Tip (07:30) – Bone Density Testing Guest Interview (13:20) – Dr. Kim Dernovsek, a dermatologist from Pueblo, CO shares her work as co-founder of Universal Chastity Education that works in three African Countries and the USA to prevent HIV/AIDS and promote chastity with astounding results. www.uceglobal.org Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:30) – With which of the following is 'Bariatric Surgery' concerned? A. Treating people with 'Beri-Beri' due to Vitamin B1 insufficiency? B. Treating SCUBA divers who ascended too quickly and have the bends C. Treating non-healing wounds that will not heal with typical topical wound care procedures? D. Treating obesity E. Treating cancer of the appendix (no) Listener Question (44:20) – Is gluten a legitimate concern or overblown? There are people suggesting we try it for behavior issues with our child. Could gluten, dairy, and/or sugar be the cause? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
5/4/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #15 - Caritas Baby Hospital

Holy Land Introduction (00:40) – Dr. McGovern gives some facts and fictions about the Holy Land and shares some of his own experiences traveling in Israel and Palestine. Guest Interview (12:20) – During Dr. McGovern’s trip to the Holy Land in February, he interviewed Dr. Hiyam Marzouqa (Chief Physician) and Dr. Iyad Abu Irmeleh (Resident Physician) at Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem about their work serving babies and their families in the war-torn Middle East. http://childrens-relief-bethlehem.org/ https://www.facebook.com/cbhbethlehem Medical Trivia (Answer at 50:00) – While The Wind in the Willows is a children's book published in 1908, something other than wind found in willows has been used for over 2000 years as a medication, and a form of this is still accounts for 44,000 tons of pills taken annually worldwide. What is this medication? Preventive Medicine Tip (47:10) – Vision Screenings for Children (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/20/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #14 - Indiana Health Legislation Update

In this episode: Medical News (00:30) – New Naloxone/Narcan directives from US Attorney General (https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/opioid-overdose-prevention/naloxone-advisory.html) Guest Interview (13:00) – Indiana State Senator Liz Brown joins the doctors to discuss that latest health care-related legislation in the state including new abortion restrictions, legal CBD oil, and end of life directives. Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:30) – True or false, adults (usually men) with enlarged, chronically red noses have the condition because they drink too much alcohol?
4/19/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #13 - HHS Conscience Protection

In this episode: Medical News (1:50) – Link between nighttime light exposure and depression Preventative Medicine Tip (5:55) – Diabetes Screening Recommendations (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:50) – Ariana Grossu, Outreach Advisor at the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health & Human Services, discusses the newest HHS initiative – the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division – and what current and potential policies protect health care workers from having to violate their conscience in their practice. For more information visit: www.hhs.gov/conscience Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:15) – According to MedScape.com, which of these prescription medications garnered the most sales in 2016 - at $13.6 billion? 1. Enbrel (etanercept) 2. Harvoni (ledipasvir sofosbuvir) 3. Lantus Solostar (insulin glargine injection) 4. Humira (Adalimunab) 5. Remicade (infliximab) Listener Question (42:30) – If I took birth control when I was younger before I knew about the harmful effects, is there anything I can do now to decrease my risk of getting cancer? Medicine You Need to Know (45:20) – Catholic Witness in Healthcare editor Dr. John Travaline discusses how St. Padre Pio’s vision for authentic Catholic healthcare is coming to the United States ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
4/6/201852 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #12 - Antoher Doctor at Calvary Pt. 2

In this episode: Medical News (00:45) – Link between screen time and psychological well-being (http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/emo0000403) Preventative Medicine Tip (7:15) – Antibiotic Ointment for Newborns (www.evidencebasedbirth.com) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ from a medical perspective using historical records and modern medical knowledge. In this second of two parts, Dr. McGovern focuses on the Way of the Cross and Jesus’ death by crucifixion. For more info on “Another Doctor at Calvary” visit www.cdu.edu Medical Trivia (Answer at 40:45) – Does alcohol consumption kill brain cells? Powerful Patient Stories (42:15) – Dr. Stroud recounts a story about how a patient’s faith brought her through a potential tragedy and inspired everyone around her ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/23/201852 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #11 - Another Doctor at Calvary Pt. 1

In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – What’s the deal with “Dark” DNA (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2017.12.017) and new info on CTE and sports-related brain trauma (https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awx350) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When and Why to Use Statens (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ from a medical perspective using historical records and modern medical knowledge. In this first of two parts, Dr. McGovern focuses on the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and Jesus’ torture by the Roman soldiers. Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – What is a bezoar? (And where would you find it, and what should you do with it?) ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/16/201852 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #10 - Catholic Witness in Healthcare

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 9 – Catholic Witness in Healthcare In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – Updated guidelines for high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment, plus some lifestyle changes you can make to help you avoid HPB and its complications Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Skin Cancer Prevention (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Dr. Louise Mitchell (Adjunct Professor at University of Mary) and Dr. John Travaline (Catholic deacon and critical care specialist at Temple University) to talk about their book “Catholic Witness in Health Care: Practicing Medicine in Truth and Love.” (http://a.co/02HxqXH) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – Hair, fingernails, toenails, the outer layer of the skin, and animal horns (but not antlers) are made of the same protein. Additionally, animal claws and hooves, as well as the baleen plates of whales are made of this protein. What is it? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/9/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #9 - Ethical and Religious Directives

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 2 – Ethical and Religious Directives In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – Is “fat and happy” a real thing? (http://mayocl.in/2t5RRBT) Are bleach baths effective treatment for eczema? (http://bit.ly/2GOTrKv) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Pap Smears (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – OB/GYN Dr. Jonathan Scrafford talks about his experiences in medical training then explains the US Bishops’ Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services and how they help Catholics navigate difficult issues in the practice of medicine (http://www.usccb.org/about/doctrine/ethical-and-religious-directives/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – What is a catgut suture, and are cats used to make them? Movie Recommendation (41:00) – Your Health: A Sacred Matter (https://yourhealthasacredmatter.com/) ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
3/2/201852 minutes, 58 seconds
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DD #8 - Caring for Undocumented Immigrants

In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – New studies find that genes might affect our sleep needs and habits, then research about how sleep affects memory as we age Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When to Get a Mammogram (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/ and https://www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Critical Care Specialist Dr. Peter Rosario from the Southwest Indiana Catholic Medical Guild discusses the challenges and rewards of providing medical care for undocumented immigrants, the difficulty they face in getting treatment, and some ideas for overcoming some of the most pressing concerns. Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:45) – What is the only bone in the human body not connected to another bone? Medicine You Need to Know (41:00) – Fort Wayne Critical Care Specialist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses physician assisted suicide and the power of facing suffering at the end of life ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/23/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #7 - Ethics of Vaccines

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – February 16 – Ethics of Vaccines In this episode: Medical News (01:00) – New studies linking use of hormonal birth control with increased rates of suicide (https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17060616) and a new study about the effectiveness of testing egg quality for fertility treatment (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2656811?redirect=true) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When to Get a Pap Smear (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:40) – St. Louis Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann discusses the importance of vaccinations, ethical concerns behind some types of vaccinations, how to know which vaccinations you should get for your family, and how you can talk to your doctor about the best options for keeping your family healthy (For more vaccine recommendations and options for Catholics visit http://stlouiscma.org/resources/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:15) – The man who discovered the cause of Downs Syndrome has a cause open for his canonization, and he’s responsible for a vitamin that all pregnant women should take. Who is he and what is the vitamin? Answers to Listener Questions (43:50) – Do you have any patient pet peeves, or what are some things patients do that make it difficult to diagnose and treat them? ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS
2/16/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #6 - Choosing Wisely for Pediatric Care

Medical News (00:45) – New studies confirming the link between birth control use and increased risk of breast cancer (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/health/birth-control-breast-cancer-hormones.html) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Vitamin D Supplements (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/)Guest Interview (13:15) – Pediatrician Dr. John Rice from South Bend, IN discusses the importance of the Catholic Medical Association and then gives some tips for helping parents get the best medical care for their children (For more visit http://www.choosingwisely.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:50) – What is the biblical name applied to the anatomic landmark known as the ‘thyroid cartilage’ and why is it important?Medicine in the Movies (42:00) – Does Hollywood discriminate against people with skin conditions? (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2614259) spokestreet.com
2/9/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #5 - Antibiotic Stewardship

Medical News (00:45) – Closing the EpiPen loophole to keep cost down, and studies on the health benefits of coffeePreventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/)Guest Interview (13:15) – Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Paul Carson discusses the benefits and dangers of antibiotics and the importance of antibiotic stewardship (For more visit http://www.choosingwisely.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:50) – “If you suffer from synophrys, is it likely to shorten your lifespan?”Book and Movie Recommendation (42:00) – Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (https://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Hands-Ben-Carson-Story/dp/0310214696) spokestreet.com
2/2/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #4 - NaPro Technology

Medical News (00:50) – “Ten Reasons Why I Hate Birth Control: A Womanifesto” an article by Nicole Stacy for Catholic Vote (https://www.catholicvote.org/ten-reasons-why-i-hate-birth-control-a-womanifesto/)Preventative Medicine Tip (10:25) – Colonoscopy Screenings (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/)Guest Interview (14:30) – OB/GYN and NaPro Technology specialist Dr. Christopher Stroud discusses NaPro Technology and how it guides medical and surgical treatments that can help solve many fertility issuesMedical Trivia (Answer at 40:00) – “If you were sailing amidst small islands known as ‘the islets of Langerhans,’ where would you be? And what is the most valuable export of the islets?”Book Recommendation (42:15) – Humanae Vitae (Full text here: http://w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html)Listener Question (46:25) – Dr. McGovern answers “Have you ever had to compromise your Catholic faith in your role as a physician?”spokestreet.com
1/27/201851 minutes, 56 seconds
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DD #3 - End of Life Planning

In this episode:Medical News (1:05) – Changing DNA of a patient with Hunter’s Syndrome (more at Aletia.org), plus Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosis (more at MedPageToday.com), and the Docs discuss the USCCB Nov. 21 letter on Religious Exemptions Letter (8:10) – (more at USCCB.org) Guest Interview (13:00) – Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses his work as an intensivist taking care of patients in critical condition and how his Catholic faith helps him prepare patients and families for deathMedical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) – Where are you most likely to find a borborygmus, and what should you do if you find one?Medicine You Need to Know (41:40) – Dr. Eustace Fernandes explains what you need to know about organ donationListener Question (48:00) – Dr. Stroud answers “Have you ever had to compromise your Catholic faith in your role as a physician?”spokestreet.com
1/19/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #2 - Influenza and the Flu Vaccine

In this episode:Medical News (1:00) – Best options for pain controlPreventive Medicine Tip (7:02) – Mammogram recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/)Guest Interview (13:00) – Dr. Andrew Mullally of Credo Family Medicine discusses the facts and fictions of influenza and the best treatments and preventive options, including the flue vaccineMedical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) - True or False - If you have a history of an allergy to penicillin, you should never receive a penicillin-family antibiotic or an antibiotic in the related cephalosporin family?Find out more from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology “Choosing Wisely” program (http://www.choosingwisely.org/)Listener Questions (45:03) – Have you ever had to compromise your faith as a Catholic physician?spokestreet.com
1/12/201851 minutes, 55 seconds
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DD #1 - A Catholic Doctor's Witness

In this episode:Medical News (00:51) – The science behind sweating blood (Canadian Medical Association Journal), Study on push-ups and sit-ups prolonging life (University of Sydney)Preventative Medicine Tip of the Day (8:10) – Recommended Hepatitis C Screenings (The United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/)Guest Interview (13:00) – Dr. Dave Kaminskas, a local cardiologist and host of Redeemer Radio’s “Faith and Medicine,” talks about his life as a doctor and how he’s experienced his Catholic faith through his work.Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) - “Is it possible for a surgeon to operate on you without leaving a scar?”Book Recommendation (45:30) - The Finest Traditions of my Calling by Dr. Andrew Nussbaum (Yale University Press https://www.amazon.com/Finest-Traditions-My-Calling-Physicians/dp/0300211406)Listener Questions (48:30) – Should Catholics only go to Catholic doctors?Which is more important – our physical health or our spiritual health?------spokestreet.com
1/5/201851 minutes, 55 seconds