Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Right for You? with Dr. Samantha Harris
Release Date: 02/26/2024
Prostate Cancer: How Is It Diagnosed and Treated with Dr. Ramsey Chichakli
San Diego Health
An estimated one in eight men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives. For the roughly 300,000 men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, early detection and treatment can help ensure to a successful outcome. And as prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages, regular screenings are key to early diagnosis. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic urologist Ramsey Chichakli, MD, discuss prostate cancer, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options. Dr. Chichakli also explains how surgery for...
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Picking a Pediatrician with Dr. Dania Lindenberg
San Diego Health
Choosing a pediatrician for your new bundle of joy is one of the most important decisions you can make for your child—one you’ll make even before you give birth. Your pediatrician is a critical partner in your baby’s health and will likely care for them from birth through their teenage years. But how do you pick the one who’s right for your family? In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps pediatrician Dania Lindenberg, MD, discuss what to consider in your search for a pediatrician. Dr. Lindenberg also outlines some specific...
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What Is Heart Failure? with Dr. Rola Khedraki
San Diego Health
Heart failure is a life-threatening condition that affects more than five million people in the U.S. each year. However, the “failure” part can be a little misleading. It doesn’t mean that the heart has ceased to function; it means that, while the heart is still pumping, it can no longer effectively pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Rola Khedraki, MD, a heart failure and transplant cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, discuss the causes of heart failure, its symptoms, treatment options, and who’s at risk. Dr. Khedraki...
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E-Bike Safety for Older Adults with Dr. Walter Biffl
San Diego Health
Bike riding is a great way to get around and get some exercise—if you do it carefully. There has been a sharp increase in bike- and e-bike-related injuries and deaths in older riders. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults over the age of 55 have the highest incidence of bicycle-related deaths. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor discusses bicycle safety with Walter Biffl, MD, medical director of trauma and acute care surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Paige Colburn-Hargis, trauma injury prevention coordinator for...
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Headaches with Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel
San Diego Health
Just about everybody gets a headache from time to time. But for the 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches, it can seem like frequent pain is just a part of life. Having a headache seemingly all the time isn’t normal. Fortunately, treatment is within reach. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic neurologist Emily Rubenstein Engel, MD, discuss the different types of headaches, what causes them, and how they’re treated. Dr. Engel also outlines what happens during a doctor’s appointment for a chronic...
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What Is Multiple Sclerosis? with Dr. Louis Goodrich
San Diego Health
Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the body's central nervous system and causes a wide range of symptoms. Without treatment, MS can become worse over time. Fortunately, newer treatments have slowed the progression of the disease and improved quality of life for those living with it. In this podcast episode, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Scripps neurologist Louis Goodrich, MD, about the causes, symptoms and treatment of MS.
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Colorectal Cancer: Signs and Prevention with Dr. Walter Coyle
San Diego Health
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. and kills roughly 53,000 people each year. It’s understandably not something people like to talk about, but initiating the conversation with your doctor about your risk for colorectal cancer could end up saving your life. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Walter Coyle, MD, he head of gastroenterology at Scripps Clinic, discuss the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, who’s at risk, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options. Dr. Coyle also touches on the environmental factors...
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How Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Work? with Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas
San Diego Health
For the roughly 40 million Americans living with diabetes, it’s critical to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Continuous blood sugar monitors may be able to help. The devices track blood sugar levels 24/7—no finger pricks required. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, a Scripps Clinic endocrinologist and corporate vice president of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, discuss the benefits of continuous glucose monitors for patients with diabetes. Dr. Tsimikas also explains how continuous glucose monitors can work in...
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Laser Treatments to Rejuvenate Skin with Dr. Edward Ross
San Diego Health
Years of exposure to the San Diego sunshine can lead to uneven skin tone, dark spots, and spider veins on the face. Fortunately, dermatologists have a variety of laser treatments at their disposal to safely reverse the damage and restore the look of healthy skin. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Edward Ross, MD, a Scripps Clinic dermatologist and director of the Scripps Clinic Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center, discuss how lasers work to rejuvenate skin and what conditions can be treated. Dr. Ross also explains how newer...
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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s with Dr. Leonard Sokol
San Diego Health
More than 6.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The condition most often strikes those ages 65 and up, but can affect younger people as well. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease can develop as early as age 40 to 50. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic neurologist Leonard Sokol, MD, discuss early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, how it’s diagnosed, who’s at risk, and treatment options. Dr. Sokol also explains how the symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s may not always be what older people experience.
info_outlineMore than 40 percent of adults in America are considered obese, which comes with an increased risk for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It’s no surprise that the popularity of weight loss drugs that curb cravings and slow digestion is soaring, but are they for you? In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic endocrinologist Samantha Harris, MD, who specializes in weight management and diabetes care, discuss how weight loss drugs work, who is an ideal candidate, and potential side effects. Dr. Harris also explains why the new class of weight loss drugs may require a much longer commitment than you may think.