The Original Guide To Men's Health

Our mission is to empower males with trusted information for physical and mental health. It can be tough to figure out where to start, and who to trust, when looking for information on health. This podcast addresses that challenge. It’s a place for males to start (and refer back to as needed), for trusted health information.

No New Episode for May 05/01/2024

Episode 74: Pandemic Preparedness 04/03/2024

Episode 74: Pandemic Preparedness Another pandemic will happen. When it does, will we be prepared? What are we doing to make certain that we are? Our guest is the Director of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy. Hear about what is being done to facilitate and improve our ability to face another pandemic. Guest: "Major General (ret) Paul Friedrichs, MD, FACS, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR)" Major General (ret) Paul Friedrichs, Inaugural Director of OPPR and Principal Advisor on Pandemic Preparedness and Response Major General Friedrichs is currently Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the National Security Council (NSC). Prior to joining the NSC, Dr. Friedrichs most recently served as the Joint Staff Surgeon and the medical advisor to the Department of Defense (DoD) COVID-19 Task Force. Throughout his career he has worked closely with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and territorial government partners, as well as industry and academic counterparts and has been active in multiple professional medical societies. Dr. Friedrichs has also overseen the DoD global patient evacuation system, supporting global medical care and numerous interagency domestic and global disaster responses. He led the DoD Task Force which developed plans to implement high reliability medical principles across DoD and stood up the Air Force’s first medical analytics capabilities. Over the course of his 37-year career, he has led military hospitals and regional and global health care systems, published multiple medical papers, and consistently sought opportunities to partner with colleagues to improve health care delivery and preparedness. As the United States’ representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Committee of Military Medical Chiefs, he worked closely with many of America’s closest allies and partners throughout the pandemic and in developing medical support to the Ukrainian military. Dr. Friedrichs is a board-certified physician who has cared for hundreds of patients in combat and managed broad domestic and global public health threats. He has spent all of his career in public service, having first received his commission through Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1986 and rising to Major General in 2023. During This Episode We Discuss: Overview of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy What are the goals for the office How will the office function How will the office coordinate with state health agencies, health delivery systems, medication manufacturers , support and personal protective device manufacturers, research and testing facilities? The importance of a robust Public Health System. How does a public health system integrate into the office's response policy? What can the office do to facilitate a functioning national,regional and local deployment of response teams? How can we speak to the public, ie messaging about the science of pandemic causation, diagnosis, containment and treatment strategies without the politicalization that occurred with the Covid pandemic? What recommendations and routines does the Air Force use to keep it’s personnel healthy? /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/30552578

Episode 73: Health Behavior: What is it, What do we understand about it, How do we change it? 03/13/2024

Episode Delayed to March 13th 03/06/2024

Episode Summary: Episode 72: Real Talk on Men’s Health Part 3 02/07/2024

Episode 71: Real Talk on Men’s Health Part 2 01/03/2024

Episode 70: Real Talk on Men’s Health Part 1 11/29/2023

Episode 69: What to know about your Health insurance, Medicare and the role of PBM’s 11/01/2023

Episode 68: Rheumatological Diseases 10/04/2023

Episode 68: Rheumatological Diseases Those aches and pains in your fingers, hand, elbow, toes, foot, ankle and knee, what causes them ? What to do when they seem to be getting more severe and are interfering with your activities? What are the various types of arthritis? Not all Rheumatological disease is arthritis, what else does this area of medical specialties deal with? We explore the major Rheumatological diseases with a leading Rheumatologist and experienced clinician, researcher. Guest: S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD has served as Physician-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at HSS and at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2020. He is immediate Past President of the Rheumatology Research Foundation and a former member of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). He received a BS degree from the University of Notre Dame, and an MD degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. After serving as a Medicine Resident and Chief Medical Resident at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, he completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at UAB, where he also obtained a PhD degree in Microbiology/Immunology. From 2008 to 2020, he was Director of the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Bridges has been named to Best Doctors in America, Castle-Connolly Top Doctors, and to the 2023 New York Super Doctors list. He has received the UAB Department of Medicine’s Max Cooper Award for Research Excellence and the UAB School of Public Health’s Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award. He is former Co-Editor of Arthritis & Rheumatology and past Chair of the NIH Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Study Section. His research focus is rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility, autoantibodies, and biomarkers of treatment response. He has authored more than 185 manuscripts, many book chapters, and served as editor of three books. During This Episode We Discuss: What are Rheumatological diseases? What differentiates sore joints from Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis? How do we differentiate , diagnose and treat these diseases? What are some of the newer therapies? When should you see a physician about your aches and pains in your joints? When should you see a Rheumatologist? What are some of the other major Rheumatological diseases? What should we know about Lupus, Psoriatic arthritis, and Gout. /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/28162574

Episode 67: Longevity, What we know and what we need to know about living longer and better 09/06/2023

Episode 66: Kidney Stones. Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention 08/02/2023

Episode 65: Success with Pelvic Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain 07/05/2023

Episode 65: Success with Pelvic Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Chronic Pelvic Pain, Chronic Prostatic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Testicular and Penile Pain often have origins in abnormal pelvic floor muscle tension. Listen and find out how modern pelvic physical therapy can help. Guests: Molly Riley, PT,DPT: Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, University of Washington,Northwest Outpatient Medical Center Ken Berger, JD, MD: President of the Washington State Urology Society, Practicing Urologist, Tri-State Health,Clarkso,WA, Chair of American Urological Association’s Leadership and Business Education Committee. During This Episode We Discuss: The Evaluation and Management of Chronic Pelvic, Prostatic, Testicular, and Penile Pain. Management of the abnormal voiding ( the non relaxing voider ), improving post operative stress urinary incontinence, and appropriate technique for strain free bowel evacuation. Chronic Prostatitis is now referred to as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS): This is an effort to change thinking that all chronic prostatitis is infection oriented. Many times CPPS patients respond very nicely to pelvic floor PT Quotes: Referring to the steps in evaluating testis pain….” If I do all of that and I don’t find anything, that becomes a much more difficult problem for me as a Urologist to treat. That is where I start thinking about sending ( the patient ) to Physical Therapy. Dr. Ken Berger, JD, MD. Recommended Resources: Pelvicrehab.com: Use this as a resource to find a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/27298428

Episode 64: Preventing Gun Violence 06/07/2023

Let's Examine This: Body Image and Eating Disorders 05/03/2023

Episode 62 Understanding Obesity, New Concepts and Therapies 04/05/2023

Episode 62 Understanding Obesity, New Concepts and Therapies Obesity is a chronic disease and is associated with related conditions such as cardio vascular disease(heart attack and stroke),type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. The current understanding of obesity demonstrates both biological and environmental factors like economics and infrastructure, psychosocial and developmental issues as important contributors as well as newer understanding of their role in influencing the hypothalamus. New treatment strategies and medications demonstrate opportunities for success in management of obesity. Guest: Joshua Thaler, MD, PhD. Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition. Dr. Thaler graduated with a major in Biochemistry from Harvard College (Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors, and on the Dean’s List), then obtained an MD and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute (where he was a Chapman Scholar and a Lucille P. Markey Fellow). He short-tracked through the Internal Medicine residency program at UW and was an endocrinology/metabolism fellow, working in Dr. Michael Schwartz’s laboratory. He is currently an Associate Professor at the UW Diabetes Institute. Research Interests Dr. Thaler’s focus is the hypothalamic regulation of energy homeostasis and the alterations to this system during obesity pathogenesis. His primary project investigates hypothalamic inflammation and its relationship to high fat diet-induced weight gain with an emphasis on the role of glial cells (astrocytes and microglia) in modulating the neuronal regulation of energy homeostasis. In particular, his research aims to determine whether glial cells provide a repair response to diet-induced damage to critical hypothalamic neurons and whether interventions targeted at glia may therefore influence the course of obesity. A second study examines the role of inflammatory signaling in hypothalamic neurons and microglia in obesity-associated insulin resistance and diabetes. Additionally, Dr. Thaler’s research is examining the metabolic role of POMC neurons through modification of atypical protein kinase C signaling. During This Episode We Discuss: Obesity versus being overweight, what Body Mass Index (BMI) defines each condition. Causes of obesity. New data on root causes Health impact of obesity The individualized approach to treating obesity Investigations and Research into the role of the brain (Hypothalamus) in obesity and obesity management. Successful strategies for managing obesity,including newer medications and Bariatric Surgery Quotes (Tweetables): The US obesity prevalence was 41.9% in 2017-March 2020 BMI 25-30 = overweight BMI 30 or greater = Obesity “Obesity by many estimates is at least 50% if not more based on inherited genes. That susceptibility is being acted on by the environment, You shouldn't take the fatalistic view I've got these genes and there is no hope” Dr Josh Thaler “The Heavier you are, the higher your energy expenditure. Thus we can’t say that in general, that people who are overweight have a slower metabolism” Dr Josh Thaler “How much weight needs to be lost in order to reverse either the disease that’s established or lower the risk of the one that hasn't come yet.. You don't have to go back to your original normal weight..What the data suggests is that even 5-10% weight loss from wherever your current weight,is sufficient to reverse a lot of things(associated diseases) that are associated with obesity” Dr Josh Thaler “The (newer injectable)weight loss medications do not cure (obesity), if you stop them, the weight will come back…there is no reason to believe it changed your biology in some way that's permanent” Dr Josh Thaler Recommended Resources: CDC Obesity Canada ( formerly called,The Canadian Obesity Network). Obesitycanada.ca. The Obesity Society . Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD Kevin D.Hall, PhD Multiple You Tube videos and publications Michael W. Schwartz, MD University of Washington /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/26297310

Episode 61: Are Males in Crisis 03/01/2023

Episode 61: Are Males in Crisis In this two part episode we explore where the modern male finds himself. We review data demonstrating a trend of increasing gaps in educational achievement, increasing rates of male suicide, and addictions, the preponderance of males in the homeless population and the decline in males participating in key careers. We also hear about a Washington State bill to create a commission on boys and men, why it’s important and potentially unique. If you're unsure if men are indeed in crisis, or are already familiar with some of the issues, listen as we explore,learn and hear not only the issues but solutions from our two very thoughtful, knowledgeable and engaging guests. Guests: Richard V. Reeves Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow in Economic Studies,The Brookings Institute, where he holds the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair and leads the Boys and Men Project. His research focuses on boys and men, inequality, and social mobility. Richard’s publications for Brookings include his latest book (2022) and 2017's . He is a contributor to The Atlantic, National Affairs, Democracy Journal, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Richard is also the author of John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand, an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Rep. Mary Dye First appointed to the House of Representatives in 2015, Representative Mary Dye is a Republican from the Eastern Washington community of Pomeroy. She is serving her fifth term, representing the 9th Legislative District. As a ranking member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, Representative Dye prioritizes protection of affordable and reliable energy, improving environmental and water quality and outdoor recreation. She is also working to improve irrigation infrastructure to ensure irrigated farms are climate resilient. Representative Dye graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Leadership program and holds a B.S. in Crop Management from the University of Idaho. She and her husband farm dryland wheat in Garfield County. Get more information from her website: www.RepresentativeMaryDye.com During This Episode We Discuss: The background data and trends supporting the issues are reviewed in an enlightened discussion with Brookings Scholar Richard Reeves Learn from a Washington State Legislator Rep. Mary Dye about her efforts to sponsor a bill that would create a Washington state commission on boys and men. The would address well-being, including educational achievement, suicide, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and overdose, and incarceration. Those that feel this bill is serving a population that has already been privileged are looking through a narrow lens. These interviews demonstrate why vulnerable populations, men in poverty, and BIPOC populations would all find an advantage to having such a commission. Recommended Resources: Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters and What to Do About It By Richard V Reeves How Toxic is Masculinity by Zoe Heller, Books, The New Yorker August 8,2022 Issue Men Need Purpose More Than ‘Respect’ Opinion by David French, The New York Times, Feb.12,2023 Soulhealfilm.com. A film by Jose Enrique Pardo Equality for Boys and Men – Advancing empathy and equality ... Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/26015463

Episode 60: Kidney Cancers, Cysts and Benign Tumors 02/01/2023

Episode 60: Kidney Cancers, Cysts and Benign Tumors This episode follows 2 Kidney Cancer expert Urologists in understanding Kidney tumors from diagnosis to treatment options. Guest: John L. Gore, M.D. Professor of Urology, Professor of Surgery, Health Services Researcher, University of Washington. Urologist, surgeon, clinician, researcher, educator and expert in clinical care guidelines and outcomes. Dr. Gore is the PI of a large pragmatic trial in bladder cancer, and a quality of care expert. He previously served as the American Urological Association (AUA) representative to the National Quality Forum, which endorses national health care performance measures, and has been on guidelines panels for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for kidney cancer, and the AUA for bladder cancer. Brian Shuch, MD is the Director of the Kidney Cancer Program and the Alvin & Carrie Meinhardt Endowed Chair in Kidney Cancer Research. He completed his urology training at UCLA followed by a Urologic Oncology Fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. He is an accomplished surgeon (open/laparoscopic/robotic surgery and percutaneous ablations) and clinical/translational researcher. He serves in leadership positions within various kidney cancer research organizations such as SWOG and the Society of Urologic Oncology. He is recognized as an expert in the genetics of kidney cancer and runs a translational research program with over 140 peers reviewed publications including primary research published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Genetics, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Clinical Cancer Research. He is one of the few clinicians to bring bench science to the bedside in an upcoming therapeutic clinical trial for metastatic kidney cancer. During This Episode We Discuss: The types of Kidney Cancer Non cancerous kidney cysts (benign) versus cancerous kidney cysts, Solid kidney tumors, benign and malignant Diagnosis of kidney cancers: Imaging and Biopsy Risk factors for kidney cancers Genomics of kidney cancer Treatment of kidney cancer: Localized and Metastatic Quotes (Tweetables) Back in the olden days we used to talk about the triad of three symptoms people associated with kidney cancer. Those three symptoms were hematuria or blood in the urine, palpable mass, and flank pain. Realistically in 2023 this triad happens less than 1% of the time. What has changed is that there is a much higher frequency of use of imaging to diagnose problems in our bodies. Kidney cancer is one of the fastest growing cancer types in terms of it’s incidence, because of incidental detection. Dr Gore Regarding tumor size, it all depends on the scenario.The larger the lesion the more concerning it is for cancer, but even a 1 cm tumor can have some aggressive elements. There is not an absolute size where you say that a tumor below this threshold cannot be a cancer. Dr Shuch Most kidney cancers are what we would call sporadic, in that it occurs in the absence of known risk factors. The 2 biggest risk factors that are more behavioral are smoking and obesity. Dr Gore Recommended Resources: KCA: Kidney Cancer Association Kidney Can KC Cure www.kccure.org American Cancer Society Fred Hutchinson UCLA /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/25727589

Episode 59: What To Know About The 4 Silent Killer Diseases 01/04/2023

Episode 59: What To Know About The 4 Silent Killer Diseases Learn what we know about these often undetected conditions. We look back to relevant episodes and some important comments from our experts. We also asked our producer Sean Fox for some of his favorite episodes from the past year. Guests: Episode 36. Quick Virtual Workouts for Anywhere Lauren Updyke, MS, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer, Director of the University of Washington Whole U program. Episode 6. Cardiovascular Health—How to Keep Beat with your Heart Eugene Yang, MD: Cardiologist, Clinical Associate Professor, Cardiology, UW School of Medicine; Medical Director for UW Physicians Eastside Specialty Center, Governor of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Cardiology; Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness & Prevention Program at University of Washington Episode 15. What Everyone Should Know about Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Sarah Ross Viles, MPH: Director of the Tobacco Studies Program University of Washington, former Chronic Disease Program manager Public Health, King County Washington. Tim McAfee, M.D. Affiliate Assistant Professor, Health Sciences University of Washington, Former Director, Office on Smoking and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Consultant with the CDC Anti Smoking Media Campaign Episode 4. Diet - Eat, Drink and Be Healthy Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, Program Head, Cancer Prevention Program Public Health Sciences Division, Affiliate Professor University of Washington, School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology ALSO: Episode 27: Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Other Common Endocrine Health Issues Arthi Thirumalai, MD. Assistant Professor, Endocrinology Division, University of Washington Episode 16. Mental Health: Part 1—General Depression; Part 2—Deeper Depression, Suicide and Suicide Prevention. Daniel J. Singer Ph.D. Washington State Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Specialized in the Counseling and Treatment on Mental Health Diagnosis. Dr. Jeffrey Sung M.D. University of Washington Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Board certified psychiatrist at the University of Washington, the Pioneer Square Clinic, and in private practice. Episode 10. Prostate Cancer: A) Detection, Diagnosis and PSA, B) Surveillance and Treatments Daniel W. Lin, MD, Professor Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Chief of UW Urologic Oncology, and The Pritt Family Endowed Chair for Prostate Cancer Research. Episode 52: Hiking, Backpacking and Staying Safe in the Wilderness Lee Jacobsen, JD. Lee is a Seattle attorney and avid hiker and backpacker. He is a founder of the Washington Hikers and Climbers facebook group, an 8-years running FB hiking community of over 200,000 people in WA state. Tim Durkin MD. Tim is a physician with board certification in both emergency and sports medicine, based in Colorado. Dr Durkin is the chief medical officer for Base Medical, a wilderness medicine education company, as well as medical director for the San Juan National Forest, SAR program coordinator for Colorado Highland Helicopters, and a responder with La Plata County SAR in Colorado. He is a former paramedic and Eagle Scout, with over 25 years of technical wilderness SAR experience. Dr Durkin practices emergency medicine at a rural hospital serving Native Americans, and occupational medicine for public safety agencies. Opinions expressed today by Dr Durkin are his own and not official positions of any of his employers or affiliates. Episode 47: Dental Health and Care Gary Burt, DDS. Private practitioner for more than 35 years in the Seattle Washington USA area. Specializing in General and Family Dentistry, Esthetic Dentistry, and Complex Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry. Episode 44: Grief, Grieving and the End of Life , PhD, MPH, MFT. Trauma and grief therapist, marriage and family counselor, with extensive experience in counseling and education on trauma, death and dying, bereavement, and loss. Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/25388736

Episode 58: Common Pulmonary(Lung)Conditions, Pulmonary Health and How to Maintain Healthy Lungs 12/07/2022

Episode 58: Common Pulmonary(Lung)Conditions, Pulmonary Health and How to Maintain Healthy Lungs Please join and listen to this wonderful review of common conditions affecting the lungs. Dr Schwartz provides us with information regarding how today's air quality affects developing lungs in children, how it affects those of us who are adults and may or may not have underlying pulmonary issues. We review the most common pulmonary concerns, advances in therapy and how to maintain good pulmonary health. Dr Schwartz shares some very recent information on the genetics associated with one of the more common pulmonary diseases, Pulmonary Fibrosis. Guest: Guest Dr. David Schwartz, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Immunology in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care at the University of Colorado Immediate Past Chair of Medicine The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director Center for Genes, Environment & Health, National Jewish Health, and previous Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. During This Episode We Discuss: A review of how the lungs function The role of the Pulmonary specialist How the lungs interact with the environment A review of common lung conditions and diseases What is COPD Asthma Bronchitis Emphysema Sarcoidosis Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Cancers and Detection Pulmonary Infections Smoking and Smoking related pulmonary diseases Chronic Cough When should you be seen by a Pulmonary specialist (Pulmonologist) Current research and understanding of the role of the environment and the above conditions, diseases Genetic determinants of pulmonary disease How to maintain good pulmonary health Quotes (Tweetables): ‘The Environment that we are faced with really is interesting because it forces the lungs to adapt and re adapt to a changing and dynamic environment’ Dr Schwartz If you smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day, your not addicted to Nicotine Dr Schwartz Recommended Resources: Pulmonary Fibrosis: Google NIH, find Pulmonary Fibrosis rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/8609/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis/ The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Dr David Schwartz University of Colorado School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences Pulmonary Disease WW.NIH.GOV Select: Health Information: Pulmonary Disease Your Primary Care Physician ( Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician ) /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/25178103

Episode 57: Ophthalmology: Common Conditions of the Eye 11/02/2022

Episode 57: Ophthalmology: Common Conditions of the Eye Ophthalmology is a medical surgical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Listen as this episode reviews common conditions that affect the eye and our vision. Find out what you need to know to take appropriate care of your eyes. Learn how different eye diseases are diagnosed and treated. Listen to Dr Alder speak about innovations in disease management. Learn how to preserve and optimize your vision. Guest: Brian Alder, M.D. is a fellowship-trained , external disease, and . He received his medical degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina where he interned and then advanced to Chief Resident during his residency. Dr. Alder published numerous articles and abstracts related to eye conditions and collaborated on cutting-edge corneal surgery research while at Duke. Dr. Alder did his corneal fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the number one hospital for ophthalmology in the country. Dr. Alder worked side-by-side with the most prominent cornea specialists in the world to learn the most up-to-date treatment of corneal disease. Shepherd Eye Center is proud to present Dr. Alder’s unique corneal expertise to Las Vegas. Dr. Alder is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Outside the office, Dr. Alder loves spending time with his wife and five children. His favorite pastimes include board games around the dinner table, playing sports, traveling, and watching movies with a family-sized bowl of caramel popcorn. During This Episode We Discuss: Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist, what is the difference, who should you see for eye care? What to expect from a general eye exam When should you begin to get eye exams, what changes of eyesight should lead to an exam? Common Eye Conditions: Cataracts Macular Degeneration Glaucoma Floaters (what is a floater and what’s not) Retinitis Pigmentosa Dry Eye and Excessive Tearing Cancers of the Eyes Viagra and the Eye Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/24756804

Episode 56: Biotechnology 3- How Medical Devices Interface and Integrate with our Body Systems. The development of biomaterials and micro devices. 10/05/2022

Episode 55: Biotech Pt 2 - Cardiology meets Alexa Technology 09/07/2022

Episode 55: Biotech Pt 2 - Cardiology meets Alexa Technology A smart speaker and your Heart. “ Alexa, is my heart rhythm normal”? An Electro Cardiologist interfaces a clinical problem with a smart speaker to identify cardiac arrhythmias. Learn how innovation in biotechnology had led a cardiologist and his team to train Alexa to determine abnormal from normal heart rhythms. Still in development, this fascinating interface highlights how leading innovators take technology and smart devices forward to enhance clinical care. Listen as we review common cardiac arrhythmias, causes, treatments and diagnosis current and future. Directions for innovation with devices and additional developments in Telehealth. Guest: Arun Mahankali Sridhar, M.D., M.P.H., is a cardiac electrophysiologist and a specialist in heart rhythm disorders. He is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Washington. Dr. Sridhar's sees patients with both rapid and slow heart rhythm disorders, as well as patients with a risk of sudden cardiac death. He has comprehensive expertise in management of both common and complicated arrhythmias. He is an expert in catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation; atrial flutters (both typical and complex), supraventricular tachycardia, WPW, ventricular tachycardia (VT) and premature ventricular complexes (PVCs); stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, including left atrial appendage closure; In addition he is an experienced implanter of all types of cardiac device therapy, including cardiac pacemakers; implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Dr. Sridhar’s research focuses on improving ablation techniques and patient outcomes in atrial arrhythmias. He collaborates with the UW computer science and bio-engineering department on various innovation projects to improve the care of heart rhythm patients utilizing advanced computing and novel low-cost patient accessible technologies. During This Episode We Discuss: Cardiac (Heart) Arrhythmias: causes, detection and treatment options. Innovations in the diagnosis of arrhythmias. The benefits of a multi disciplinary team in researching a very innovative solution to a common clinical problem. The role of adaptive, machine learning, signal processing and clinical experience in moving technology forward. Future potential enhancements in current technology to diagnose other metabolic, cardiac and respiratory conditions. Recommended Resources: Nature: COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY| (2021) 4:319 | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-01824- https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-021-01824-9.pdf UW Cardiology website Stopafib.org Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/24159933

Episode 54: Bio Technology Part 1: Simulations Role in Enhancing Health Care and Safety 08/03/2022

Episode 53: Health and Driving Safely 07/06/2022

Episode 52: Hiking, Backpacking and Staying Safe in the Wilderness 06/01/2022

Episode 52: Hiking, Backpacking and Staying Safe in the Wilderness Humans have a long history of two healthy and accessible activities: walking & hiking. But being in the wilderness is more than a walk in the park. In this episode, experts from WA and CO discuss hiking benefits, preparation, safety, and respect for nature. [214 characters]. Guests: Lee Jacobsen, JD. Lee is a Seattle attorney and avid hiker and backpacker. He is a founder of the Washington Hikers and Climbers facebook group, an 8-years running FB hiking community of over 200,000 people in WA state. Tim Durkin MD. Tim is a physician with board certification in both emergency and sports medicine, based in Colorado. Dr Durkin is the chief medical officer for Base Medical, a wilderness medicine education company, as well as medical director for the San Juan National Forest, SAR program coordinator for Colorado Highland Helicopters, and a responder with La Plata County SAR in Colorado. He is a former paramedic and Eagle Scout, with over 25 years of technical wilderness SAR experience. Dr Durkin practices emergency medicine at a rural hospital serving Native Americans, and occupational medicine for public safety agencies. Opinions expressed today by Dr Durkin are his own and not official positions of any of his employers or affiliates. Resources: —A nonprofit organization. “Washington Trails Association mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands.” Trail information is specific to Washington State, but there is much on their website that is useful to anyone—general hiking information and tips for hiking. For example, see , which has a lot of how to videos. — A nonprofit “outdoor community of 14,000 active members in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1906, getting people of all ages outside safely and responsibly for over 100 years.” The Mountaineers has much to offer anyone no matter where they live: are useful to hikers worldwide, including maps and a range of books and guides that provide detail about hiking & climbing tools, techniques, skills and safety in the wilderness. — Their mission is “to empower a safe outdoor community through access to innovative and sustainable education.” They have some on-line training available. Our guest Dr. Tim Durkin is Chief Medical Office for this organization. - Washington Hikers and Climbers, public FB group “for Washington hikers, climbers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and other outdoor inclined residents of or visitors to the state.” —“The Northwest Avalanche Center exists to increase avalanche awareness, reduce avalanche impacts, and equip the community with mountain weather and avalanche forecasts, education, and data.” — An app based retail organization that aims to connect people with the outdoors; large resource of curated trails and detailed trail information with global coverage. Groups — There are thousands of walking and hiking meetup groups in the US and globally. A great way to meet like minded walkers/hikers and learn and explore together. FB Groups — A great way to meet like minded walkers/hikers and learn and explore together. — A cooperative retail organization that not only sells gear but also provides lots of information resources on line and in classes and group events for hiking, camping, and staying safe in the wilderness. Follow the Show online at Podcast Website: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/23154308

Episode 51: How Best Practices in Clinical Health Care are Made: Clinical Guidelines and Outcome Measures 05/04/2022

Episode 51: How Best Practices in Clinical Health Care are Made: Clinical Guidelines and Outcome Measures This episode demystifies clinical medical care ‘best practices’ — clinical guidelines & outcome measures. These are regularly created, validated & updated, by expert teams and organizations. This rigorous, evidence-based process provides the USA with a quality and up to date clinical health care system. [261 characters]. Guest: John L. Gore, M.D. Professor of Urology, Professor of Surgery, Health Services Researcher, University of Washington. Urologist, surgeon, clinician, researcher, educator and expert in clinical care guidelines and outcomes. Dr. Gore is the PI of a large pragmatic trial in bladder cancer, and a quality of care expert. He previously served as the American Urological Association (AUA) representative to the National Quality Forum, which endorses national health care performance measures, and has been on guidelines panels for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for kidney cancer, and the AUA for bladder cancer. Resources: — author of a classic core framework for evaluating the quality of medical care, laid out 50 years ago; the basis of our system today. This link is to a recent article about Donabedian and his work, and is helpful for understanding how and why outcome measures and clinical guidelines are needed and beneficial for quality health care. — find current health care guidelines for prostate conditions, bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, etc. (NQF)— nonprofit US organization that sets standards for quality health care, and provides other services that advance quality health care. (NCQA)— nonprofit US organization that works to improve health care quality through the administration of evidence-based standards, measures, programs, and accreditation. (AHRQ) — lead US Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions Podcast Webstie & Social Media: Podcast Website: Facebook Page: Twitter: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/id/22858688

Episode 50: Ear, Nose and Throat Health 04/06/2022

Episode 49: Female Sexual Health (for males and females) 03/02/2022

Episode 48: Bladder Cancer 02/02/2022

Episode 47: Dental Health and Care 01/05/2022

The Original Guide To Men's Health

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