Pulmonary Embolism
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This week our Co-Host and producer is the guest once again! The topic for this week is Pulmonary Embolism, which is a blood clot or thrombus in the lung. A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause: Permanent damage to the lungs Low oxygen levels in your blood Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen PE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot is large, or if there are many clots. What...
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Radiology 2nd Opinions
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This week we will discuss the topic of Diagnostic Radiology. The error rate of radiology is 4% world wide which comes out to be 40 million interpretive errors a year. Errors in diagnostic radiology occur for a variety of reasons related to human error, technical factors and system faults. It is important to recognize that various contribute to these errors. Cognitive biases have a complex and significant impact on the perception of examinations within diagnostic radiology, with the clear and present danger of . The following are some of the more common...
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Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma
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This week we will discuss an extremely rare type of cancer that is most often associated with younger children. When it affects adults it is more difficult to treat. Our guest this week is Wilder McNemar. Wilder has a decent following on which is where I found him. You can follow him here: A Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma. A sarcoma is a tumor that starts in the supporting tissues (connective tissues) of the body - for example, bone, muscle, fat, cartilage and ligaments. Rhabdomyosarcomas grow in the muscles of the body. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur...
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HIV and Congenital Heart Defects
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This week we will discuss HIV and Congenital Heart Defects. Seem like an unlikely pair? First we dive deep into the world of congenital heart defects, specifically focusing on the rare and life-altering condition known as Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA). Our special guest, Derek Canas, has not only lived with this complex heart defect but has also experienced firsthand the consequences of a tainted blood transfusion in the 1970s, before routine screening for diseases in blood was standard practice. This led to a devastating HIV diagnosis, forever changing Derek's life....
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Parkinson's Caregiving
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This week we will discuss Parkinson's Disease (PD) from the caregiver perspective with Terri Pease. Before she met her husband (Peter), who already had PD when they met, Terri was working flat-out, traveling around the country, as a trainer and consultant for organizations and staff that support survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. She was ready to slow down a little and started dating. Despite knowing that Peter had Parkinson’s Disease (PD), she was intrigued by his story and the twinkle in his eye. Within a year they married, and she began the...
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Filing for Social Security Disability
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This week we will discuss Social Security Disability Benefits with our guest David Dodge. David Dodge is the Case Manager at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in Batavia, NY. Prior to this role, David was an Independent Living Specialist and Facilitated Enroller at Independent Living of the Genesee Region. At Independent Living, David earned his Work Incentive Practitioner credential from Cornell University. David serves as the Vice President of the Genesee County Interagency Council, a consortium of providers, Secretary of GLOW Out, a four-county LGBTQ+ advocacy group, member of the...
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CIDP Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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This week we will discuss CIDP with Ashley. Ashley also know as "Wheelinwoman" on Instagram and TikTok. "I have a few rare diseases that caused me to have health issues including a spinal cord injury which left me a quadriplegic. I spread awareness and education on life with Guillian Barre syndrome and CIDP. And share my journey wheelin' through life as a young woman!" Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. It is characterized by chronic inflammation of the nerves and...
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Autoimmune & Tick Borne Illness
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Our guest this week is Dr. Casey Kelley. Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to become Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics. Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Director on the board of The International Lyme and...
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Recalls and Your Health
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This week we will discuss product recalls and your health. According to WEBMD: A product safety recall happens when a consumer watch group or a manufacturer finds problems with a product. Lots of items can be recalled. Some products that are commonly recalled include: Food products, like meat or vegetables Medication and medical devices Children’s products, like safety seats Car parts If an item is recalled, you may have to throw it away, return it, or exchange it for a similar or newer product. Did you know that in the United States, six federal agencies have...
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After Care for COVID With Marci Bene
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This week we are revisiting a marvelous guest we had on last year. With Long Covid now dominating the healthcare news, what a great time to get on board with a new protocol to help re-calibrate your nervous system?! , is a health coach from Hungary with a focus on the human nervous system and after he suffered through Covid a couple months back he created a protocol to bounce back from the after-effects of this virus. Thanks to it he recovered quickly. He is trying to reach out to as many as he can to educate on the functions and workings of the nervous system. The...
info_outlineThis week we will discuss a debilitating neurological disorders of COVID-19 syndrome in survivors, the scope of SARS-CoV-2-induced dysautonomia (DNS) is yet to be understood, though the implications are enormous. Our guest today ended up with POTs (a form of dysautonomia) after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Chelsea, a 21 yr old former nursing student was diagnosed after having so many symptoms she couldn't complete her studies. Studies are just now surfacing that give credence to her claims it was the vaccine that made her ill.
Since the vaccine is very safe for the majority of individuals we would NEVER SUGGEST TO OPT OUT of the vaccine. But knowledge is power, and researchers will find out more about this possible link thanks to stories like hers getting into the mainstream media.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTs is a debilitating condition affecting the autonomic nervous system.
With neurocognitive impairments or “brain fog”; problems with body temperature regulation; gastroenterological symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation; and dark red-blue discoloration of the legs being the most common symptoms. Some people with POTS also may have one or more associated conditions, including migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, and joint hypermobility syndrome. Some people with POTs can have pre-syncope or syncope episodes where they feel like they might pass out or actually do pass out. It's a serious condition that needs proper testing and follow up with a physician.