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Imagine knowing exactly what 'healthy' really means on your food labels! This week, we get that clarity straight from the source as we sit down with Jim Jones, the Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods at the FDA. We explore the often-overlooked 'food' aspect of the FDA's role, discussing how the agency plans to make our food safer, the new 'healthy' labeling guidelines, and the implications for our eating habits and future health. Jones, a lifelong regulator, shares insights on food safety, nutrition labeling, and efforts to combat chronic disease through improved nutrition. We also touch on the challenges and strategies for ensuring food access in underserved communities and the upcoming voluntary sodium reduction initiative.
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00:00 Introduction and Conference Recap
01:00 Interview with FDA's Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones
02:59 FDA's Role in Nutrition and Food Safety
03:46 New Healthy Label Regulations
04:46 Front of Pack Labeling Initiative
05:58 Challenges and Industry Response
09:50 Transparency and Trust in Dietary Guidelines
12:49 Addressing Food Access and Equity
16:10 Measuring the Impact of New Initiatives
17:13 Nutrition Education for Clinicians
19:46 Voluntary Sodium Reduction Guidelines
21:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
We dive into the important topic of healthspan vs. lifespan and share some laughter along the way. We talk about how one simple thing—strength training—can drastically improve the quality of our years on this planet. Remember our aging episode with Dr. Snyder? We chat about healthspan, the key to living longer and healthier, and introduce the term sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass. Highlighting a super cool study from the British Medical Journal, we discover that heavy resistance training can keep us strong even into our later years! We share practical tips and anecdotes to help you get started with strength training, no matter your age. Whether you're an Olympic lifter or just getting off the couch, there's something here for everyone. Join us, have a laugh, and let's start lifting those weights together!
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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:48 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan
02:03 The Power of Strength Training
02:52 Sarcopenia: The Silent Muscle Loss
05:25 Study on Resistance Training in Older Adults
10:14 Practical Advice for Strength Training
13:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
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In this episode of 'Your Doctor Friends,' we discuss Dr. Jessi Gold's impactful memoir, "How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine." Dr. Gold shares stories from her experiences as a psychiatrist, focusing on the mental health struggles of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We delve into the book's emotional depth, exploring themes of vulnerability, guilt, and the difficulty healthcare providers face in acknowledging their own need for help. Dr. Gold's insights stress the importance of external support and the need to change the culture within the healthcare system to prioritize mental health and well-being.
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00:00 Introduction: Who Helps the Helpers?
00:10 Reviewing Dr. Jessi Gold's Book
00:20 The Emotional Impact of the Book
00:50 Meet Dr. Jessi Gold
01:03 Patient Stories and Personal Insights
01:49 Discussing Mental Health in Healthcare
02:47 Challenges Faced by Healthcare Providers
04:01 Highlighting Megan's Story
05:06 The Struggles of Healthcare Providers
07:41 The Burden of Asking for Help
09:23 Personal Reflections and Therapy
17:18 The Importance of Support Systems
25:48 Changing the Culture in Medicine
29:33 Final Thoughts and Conclusion -
Welcome back, friends! In this exciting and insightful episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of physical therapy with the help of renowned expert Mike Reinold. We tackle the challenges of finding a quality physical therapist, evaluating the benefits of various types of therapy practices from large corporate chains to small community-focused clinics, and understanding the importance of one-on-one, personalized care. We explore misconceptions about cost, the significance of hands-on treatments, and the crucial role of repetition and communication in achieving superior health outcomes. We also dig into the necessity of educating patients, setting goals, and continuously assessing progress for sustainable, long-term improvement. Whether you're looking for quality care, contemplating cash-based models, or seeking advice on how to choose the right therapist for your specific needs, this episode has got you covered. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge to navigate your physical therapy journey and reap the benefits of truly tailored treatment. Thanks for tuning in!
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EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Finding Good Physical Therapy
00:00 Personal Anecdote: The Struggle to Find Quality Care
00:36 The Challenge of Identifying Good Physical Therapy
01:35 Podcast Episode Announcement
02:07 Introducing Mike Reinald: Expert in Physical Therapy
02:16 Mike Reinald's Background and Experience
03:10 What Constitutes Good Physical Therapy?
05:29 The Role of Word of Mouth in Finding Quality PT
06:34 In-Clinic Experience: What to Expect
07:04 The Importance of Hands-On Time
07:34 Balancing PT and PTA Roles
09:03 Clinic Environment and Equipment
10:04 Challenges in High-Volume Clinics
11:43 Business Models: Corporate vs. Small Practices
14:15 The Benefits of Concierge-Based PT
16:11 Scheduling Flexibility and Individualized Care
17:11 Hands-On vs. Passive Treatments
18:46 Short-Term Relief and Initial Treatment
19:13 Progressing Exercises for Long-Term Improvement
19:35 Importance of Compliance and Accountability
20:15 Finding and Addressing the Root Cause
20:48 Repetition and Habit Building
21:55 Effective Communication and Patient Education
23:04 Evaluating Physical Therapy Effectiveness
24:12 The Role of Physical Therapists and Physicians
28:31 Choosing the Right Physical Therapist
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Got protein on your mind? Join us for an in-depth, lively discussion on all things protein! Learn exactly how much you need based on your age and activity level, and steer clear of possible risks like kidney stones. We debunk myths, unveil marketing tricks like 'protein washing,' and provide practical tips for maintaining muscle and optimizing overall health. Utilize tools to track your intake and get the most from your diet. This episode is packed with information to get you excited about taking control of your protein intake! As always, consult your medical professional for personalized advice. Tune in now for an engaging and informative session!
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00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question
00:56 Protein Hype and Marketing
02:13 Unpacking Protein Recommendations
03:42 Daily Protein Intake and RDA
08:46 Protein Needs for Older Adults
14:42 Protein Intake for Middle-Aged Adults
15:21 Protein Intake and Aging
15:39 Optimal Protein Intake for Middle-Aged Adults
16:37 Protein Needs for Younger Adults
18:59 Stratifying Protein Intake by Activity Level
19:55 Combining Age and Activity Recommendations
23:36 Practical Tips for Increasing Protein Intake
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Our Berlin Marathon Experience: A Life-Saving Moment
In this podcast episode, we share the incredible story of our friend, Dr. Eliza Pierko, a sports medicine physician. During her fifth marathon in Berlin, we were amazed to learn how she stopped at mile 21 to administer CPR to a fellow runner who suffered cardiac arrest. Despite this unexpected challenge, she resumed the race and achieved a personal best. We dive into this remarkable life-saving event, emphasizing the importance of CPR knowledge and highlighting Dr. Pierko's journey, including her recovery from a severe ankle injury. As hosts, we reflect on the heroic nature of Dr. Pierko's actions and encourage our listeners to learn CPR, showing that with the right training, any of us can save a life
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00:00 Introduction and Teaser
00:21 Meet Dr. Elisa Pierko
00:54 The Berlin Marathon Incident
02:08 Interview with Dr. Elisa Pierko
04:35 Dr. Pierko's Running Journey
07:32 The Day of the Marathon
09:37 The Emergency Response
12:31 Reflecting on the Experience
18:37 The Importance of Immediate CPR
19:32 Calling for Help and Team Coordination
20:47 Administering the Shock
22:10 Continuing the Marathon
22:44 Emotional Aftermath
25:28 Support from the Running Community
31:33 Reflecting on the Experience
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Alkaline water is EVERYWHERE! But is there really any benefits behind the booming business? In this episode we explore higher pH water and its supposed impact on hydration, acid reflux, bone health, and even cancer prevention. Through discussions on acidity, alkaline diets, and the Warburg effect, we aim to separate fact from marketing, highlighting that while alkaline water might have minor benefits for specific conditions like osteoporosis, it does not prevent cancer or necessarily provide superior hydration. Moreover, we emphasize safe use when experimenting with alkaline water at home. Have you been buying this water and wanted to know the dirty on the whether it actually helps? Check out this episode with Your Doctor Friends today!
00:00 Introduction: What's Your Preferred Form of Water?
00:25 The Alkaline Water Experience
04:45 Understanding pH and Alkalinity
08:10 The Warburg Effect and Alkaline Diet
13:39 Can You Change Your Body's pH?
17:16 Measurable Outcomes and the Warburg Effect
17:38 The Complexity of Human Biology vs. Lab Data
18:13 The Dangers of DIY Health Research
19:51 The Butterfly Effect and Alkaline Water Myths
20:12 Alkaline Water and Acid Reflux
25:46 Alkaline Water and Bone Health
28:20 Hydration and Alkaline Water
32:22 Final Thoughts on Alkaline Water
35:13 Podcast Disclaimer
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In this episode, we discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We examine public unfamiliarity with the service, despite its crucial role in providing immediate help for mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts. We explore the history of the lifeline, its purpose, operation, and how people can better understand and utilize it. We emphasize that 988 is designed to be an easily accessible resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress, highlighting successful call rates and the importance of public awareness and education.
00:00 Introduction to 988 Hotline
00:14 Statistics and Public Awareness
03:05 History of Suicide Prevention Hotlines
05:28 Implementation and Accessibility of 988
07:42 Who Answers When You Call 988?
19:26 What to Expect When You Call or Text 988
26:23 988: More Than Just a Suicide Hotline
29:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
32:21 Disclaimer and Credits
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Get ready for cold and flu season with this entertaining and informative episode! Dive into everything you need to know about staying healthy this fall. From the latest on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to understanding the rise of RSV, we've got you covered. Learn the importance of testing, find out the best time to get your vaccines, and discover fun facts about how viruses spread. Whether you're curious about the impact of climate change on diseases like dengue or want to ensure your kids are protected against measles, this guide will keep you informed and entertained. Stay ahead of the season and keep your family safe with tips and tricks from the experts. Don't let the bugs catch you off guard!
00:00 Introduction to the Big Three Fall Viruses
00:05 Current State of COVID-19
01:41 COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Insights
03:41 COVID-19 Vaccination: Public Perception and Recommendations
15:22 Flu Season: What to Expect and How to Prepare
24:37 RSV: The Rising Concern
32:10 Other Emerging Viruses: What You Need to Know
36:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Have you noticed how heavy kid's backpacks are? It seems like a no-brainer that this could cause back pain. But does it?
Your Doctor Friends give you the expert insights into whether back pain is actually worsened by backpacks and give parents actionable tips to make it better. We review key research findings, discuss practical solutions for reducing backpack weight, consider whether schools should play a role in managing backpack weights through better locker placement and digital textbook options. We conclude with tips for both parents and children to regularly clean out and minimize the load of their backpacks.
00:00 Introduction: Can Backpacks Cause Back Pain?
00:43 Personal Experiences with Backpacks
03:30 Scientific Studies on Backpack Weight and Back Pain
06:45 Recommendations for Choosing the Right Backpack
11:02 Proper Backpack Usage Tips
16:32 School Policies and Practical Solutions
20:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Can you feel it?!? The energy, the excitement, the smell of fresh-cut grass—football season is back! From Friday night lights to Sunday tailgates, there’s nothing quite like it. The thrill of the game, the hard hits, the big plays, the rivalries—we wait all year for this. It’s the heartbeat of fall.
But behind the touchdowns and tackles, there’s a conversation we can’t afford to ignore. As much as we love this sport, we can’t turn a blind eye to the growing concerns around traumatic brain injuries—injuries that have changed the lives of countless players, from the pros to the youth leagues.
In the first week of the new season, two young people, Caden Tellier, 16, of Selma, Alabama and Cohen Craddock, 13, of West Virginia, died of traumatic brain injuries. While we don’t have all the details of their tragic injuries, it is a stark reminder of the risks players take when they step onto the field.
In this episode, Your Doctor Friends dive into the other side of the excitement—the risks that come with those bone-crushing hits. We tackle topics such as whether the type of helmet matters, what those weird sponge-like helmet covers actually do and how tackle football compares to flag football (spoiler alert, this 2021 study by the CDC and published in Sports Health, found that youth tackle football players experienced FIFTEEN TIMES more head impacts than their youth flag football players).
We also give you tips on how to be mindful of signs of concussion or more serious brain injuries. The CDC's "Heads Up" program has great information on their website!
Football is fun. Football can be dangerous. Informed consent matters!
Your Doctor Friends are here to give you the breakdown and help you decide what's best for you and your family. Stay healthy, dear friends!
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We're back!!! And we're here to talk about GETTING OLD!
We often hear people say something along the lines of, “I feel like once I turned 60, everything went downhill.” Or “It feels like all of a sudden in my mid-40s, I am falling apart.” Does this sound familiar?
Historically, as physicians, Your Doctor Friends generally reassure those folks that it's all a coincidence and they weren’t rapidly deteriorating.
But what if there are times when we actually "fall apart"? Like on a biological level??
Perhaps you've come across a few of the headlines from major news outlets, with titles like:
Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s - from NBC News.
Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60 - from The Washington Post.
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60 - from The Guardian.
What if you wanted the unfiltered data about aging, straight from the source??
Cue Dr. Michael Snyder, chair of Genetics at Stanford University, talking about HIS recent study, published by HIS lab, showing two distinct times in our lives in which we may age “faster.”
So... when we say that all of a sudden we feel like we are falling apart, we may actually be right. Woof.
Stay with us today as we talk to Dr. Snyder about when this aging happens, why it happens and perhaps most importantly, are there ways we can avoid these rapid aging moments?
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re-re-re-re-REEEEMIXXXXX TIME! Your Doctor Friends decided to follow the trend set by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark of the My Favorite Murder podcast, and upcycle a classic episode with a fun new twist! We've pared down our July 2023 episode about heat illness and added updates and commentary for your education and enjoyment, friends!
YDF will be taking a SUMMER OLYMPICS break until Labor Day, and we are working on some HOT new content ideas for YOU, dear listeners!
Check out our Instagram Reels for fun short-form educational content (with an Olympics lean over the next several weeks!), and we will see you again in September with slick new episodes for YOU!
IT'S HOT! Dangerous levels of heat have led to increased rates of heat illness and even death. Chalk is up as another story of the climate affecting our health.
What is heat illness? Why does it happen? Who is at risk? And ultimately what you should do if you find yourself in a place with a dangerous heat warning?
LET'S ASK AN EXPERT!
Welcome Josh Blomgren, DO!
Dr. Blomgren is our friend and colleague, a Sports Medicine Physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush for 15 years.
He is the Chief Medical Officer for the Chicago Red Stars as well as team physician for Willowbrook High School.
Pertinent to today’s topic, Josh has volunteered annually since 2007 at the Chicago Marathon overseeing the medical tents that are responsible for over 40,000 runners each year, a percentage of which will experience heat illness, our topic today!
Key highlights in this episode include:
What's the basic physiology behind heat illness?
What are the most common symptoms people develop with heat illness?
How can you tell if someone may be suffering from heat illness?
How hot is too hot? At what temperature should we be cancelling events?
What goes into calculating the "heat index"?
What is a wet bulb globe temperature?
Who is the most at risk for heat illness?
How can you cool someone down most effectively?
Dr. Blomgren recommends the following resources to learn about heat illness:
Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including: "Climatic Heat Stress and Exercising Children and Adolescents"
"Top Safety Tips for Preventing Heat, Sun-Related Illnesses in Children this Summer"
"Extreme Heat: Keeping Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar".
The Korey Stringer Institute- information on "heat illnesses".
Cooling Centers by State- by the National Center for Healthy Housing.
Chicago Cooling Centers.
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Feeling tethered to your screens? Doomscrolling much? Have you gotten that little message from your phone, ratting you out, informing you that "you spent an average of XX hours and xx minutes daily of screen time"?? Do you wish you could set some better boundaries with tech/social media/screens in general?
Let's face it, our devices are here to stay. How can we make them work FOR US, instead of distracting us from the personal connections we need? How are we supposed to "multitask"?? Is the human brain even capable of such a feat??
Cue our expert in human-computer interaction (HCI), Gloria Mark, PhD! WE ARE SO FORTUNATE to be able to pick her brain about how to make OUR BRAINS better at prioritizing our precious mental currency: OUR ATTENTION.
Dr. Mark is the author of Attention Span and Multitasking in the Digital Age, the Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine, and has published over 200 papers in top academic journals, and appeared in scores of platforms, including the New York Times, BBC, NPR, the Atlantic, and recently on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (check it out, the episode is GREAT!)
We are aware that we likely outkicked our coverage, and are SO HAPPY to share Dr. Mark's expertise with y'all. Strap in, pay attention, this is a can't-miss episode, friends! :)
Topics in this episode include:
The MYTH of multitasking.
What is "distraction cost'?
How attempting to "multitask" affects our brains and bodies (hint: stress!)
Is it really the "notifications" on our phones that are distracting us, or is it something else?
Are we really "victims of the algorithm" when it comes to social media?
How can being "information rich" make us "attention poor"?
How can we be aware of our "urges" to check our phones/email/computer and become more intentional in our use of devices?
Learn more about Dr. Mark's work at her website.
Her latest book, Attention Span, is available nationwide wherever books are sold! Learn more about her book here.
Your Doctor Friends have some BIG THINGS in the works for "refreshing" the pod, and how we deliver meaningful, usable, valid health education to YOU, our dear friends!
You'll be hearing some "upcycled" episodes this summer while we work on implementing these changes, and we will be back in full force in the next month or so with a brand new haircut ;)
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Achilles. Rotator cuff. Patella. Hamstring. They're all structures involving tendons, and you probably either know someone who's injured them, or have experienced the dreaded tendon injury yourself.
Aaron Rodgers experienced an acute Achilles tendon rupture on Monday Night Football in September 2023, just 4 plays into his first season as QB for the New York Jets. Fans watched as he dramatically pulled up lame after a tackle, having snapped his Achilles, and subsequently sitting out the 2023 season. Just this week he stated in an interview "my summer ends Sunday", confirming that he is back to play this upcoming 2024 football season for the Jets.
So what the heck is actually going on? Why do tendons hurt sometimes? Why do they snap? Is it all just degenerative, "getting old"-type stuff? How can we prevent an injury like Rodgers' from happening to US??
In this episode, we reveal it all, friends! We have a world’s expert in tendon pathology, treatment and injury prevention to tell us why our tendons get injured, what we can do to treat them and most importantly, the things we can do prevent them from breaking down.
Jill Cook, PhD is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill's research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. She is the "tendon guru" and has dedicated her career to learning about and improving our care of tendons.
Jeremy recently had the privilege of attending Jill's educational lecture at the NBA Team Physician's national meeting, and she so graciously agreed to be our guest for this episode! Your Doctor Friends bring the professional-level expert education straight to you, friends!
Topics covered in today's episode include:
What actually ARE tendons? What do they do?
Types of tendon injuries- including acute tears, "overuse" injuries, and degenerative "wear and tear".
Risk factors associated with tendon injuries.
What is "tendinopathy"? Is it there forever?
What is the role of imaging/MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of tendon injury?
What about shots? Do cortisone or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections help in tendon injuries?
How do you actually treat tendinopathy? Can it be "cured"?
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Do you remember "Presidential Physical Fitness” testing from youth? Can you name all 6 of the “classic” tests it included?
Fun fact: (according to a Feb. 2024 NYT article) Born of Cold War-era fears that America was becoming “soft,” the test was first introduced by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.
The goal was to improve the fitness of the nation’s youth for military service. The original test also included a softball throw, which mimicked throwing a grenade
So if you don’t have antiquated mid-century calisthenics metrics to tell you if you’re fit/athletic, what can you use? How can you know if you’re WINNING AT FITNESS??
What’s an average human to do?
Your Doctor Friends came across NYT article titled “This Test Might Be the Best Way to Track Fitness and Longevity” which focused on V02 max. The article presents the pros and cons of using V02 max as a valid, objective measure of cardiopulmonary fitness.
Your Doctor Friends decided to reach out to our Exercise Physiology MASTER EXPERT, to break it down for y’all!
Welcome, Philip Skiba, DO!
Dr. Skiba is the outgoing Director of Sports Medicine/Fellowship Director for Advocate Health - Chicago, where he served for 12 years
Dr. Skiba founded the Advocate Human Performance and Biomechanics Laboratories, helping amateur, elite and professional athletes explore their limits using state-of-the-art technology.
Dr. Skiba was recently recruited to a professorship at Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia, where he will serve as Medical Director of Sports Medicine/Fellowship Director.
Dr. Skiba serves on the medical boards of both USA Triathlon and USA Cycling and accompanied Team USA to the World Championships in Australia.
Unusual for a physician, he has also personally coached dozens of world-class athletes. Most notably, he was hired by Nike for the Breaking 2 project and helped train the fastest runners alive in pursuit of the first 2-hour marathon.
Dr. Skiba later appeared in and narrated portions of NatGeo’s Cannes Award-Winning Documentary “Breaking2”. He remains a familiar presence in print and broadcast journalism.
Check out this link to a clip from the Breaking2 documentary to see Dr. Skiba in action and for an adorable iconic Skiba-laugh :)
Eat your heart out, Peter Attia, Your Doctor Friends have the REAL MVP (of sports performance)!
Let’s get sweaty. We're all winning - listen to Your Doctor Friends :)
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The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared this week that gun violence in the US is a public health crisis. Dr. Murthy publicly stated, in a 39-page advisory, that the U.S needs to treat gun violence in the same way we have tackled smoking or car crashes.
Deaths caused by guns rose to the highest in three decades in 2021. In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death of children and adolescents aged 1-19. Gun-related deaths for youths were higher than car accidents, cancer, and heart disease.
To quote Dr. Murthy,
“I want people to understand the full impact of firearm violence in our country, and I want them to see it as a public health issue. I know it’s been polarizing and I know it’s been politicized, but if we can see it as a public health issue, we can come together and implement a public health solution.”
Also, this week marks two years since since the mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Jeremy's hometown of Highland Park, Illinois that killed seven people, and injured many more.
Your Doctor Friends decided it was timely to re-release last year's Independence Day episode.
Our expert for this episode is THE INCOMPARABLE Garen Wintemute MD, MPH:
Dr. Wintemute is Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine and Baker–Teret Chair in Violence Prevention at the University of California, Davis.
He is the founding director of the Violence Prevention Research Program there and of the California Firearm Violence Research Center, the nation’s first publicly-funded center for research in this field. Trained initially as a biologist at Yale University, Dr. Wintemute attended medical school and residency at UC Davis and studied epidemiology and injury prevention at The Johns Hopkins University.
He practices and teaches emergency medicine at UC Davis Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, and is a public health leader in the world of violence prevention
Key highlights in this episode include:
Background in the history of gun violence in the US. Where are we now?
What makes the US unique in its struggle with gun violence?
What's the history of legislation re: gun violence (including assault-type weapons) prevention?
Are there actually more mass shootings now than in previous years?
Does Chicago have more gun violence than other major cities? Why is Chicago so often highlighted?
What is the mental health toll that gun violence takes? How is this being addressed?
What can people do to make a difference in gun violence prevention?
Dr. Wintemute recommends the following resources to learn about gun violence prevention:
The "What Can You Do" Initiative via UC Davis Health.
The Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis (Dr. Wintemute is the founding director :)
Clinical tools for preventing firearm injuries at The BulletPoints Project.
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We know we are supposed to wear sunscreen. We know sun exposure can increase our risk for skin cancer. So how do we reconcile our desire for that "desirable summer glow" with the risk of medical harm?
Your Doctor Friends get these texts all the time, especially post-summer solstice:
"If I wear sunscreen, what SPF should I use? Is chemical or mineral better? Is it actually waterproof? And I’ve heard it can get into my bloodstream, what's that all about??"
Friends, are you ready to soak up the sun…safely?
As is standard with Your Doctor Friends, we were able to find one of OUR doctor friends to come on and clear this all up.
Welcome Vidya Shivakumar, MD!
Dr. Shivakumar is a Dermatologist at Rush University Medical Center, board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology since 2015. She provides comprehensive skin (and all things Dermatology) care at her bustling academic practice in Chicago at RUSH. She is active in research, teaching, and has presented many times in both the community setting, scientific arena, and in news media. AND NOW she graciously agreed to come chat with us to give us the scoop on the goop we put on our skin to protect ourselves from the sun!
Topics covered in today's episode include:
What is a sunburn?
What are short and long term consequences of a sunburn?
Why do some people burn and some people tan?
Does this change people’s risk of harm?
Do burns affect kids skin differently than adult skin?
Are there long term consequences to burns earlier in life?
Is there a right or wrong way to put on sunscreen?
What is the best SPF to choose?
What's the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen?
Is it actually waterproof? When should we reapply?
If I wear sunscreen, does that mean I won't tan?
What's better, aerosol or regular tube form?
Can I become vitamin D deficient from wearing sunscreen?
What about "oral sunscreen", or "sunburn reduction pills"? Do they work? Does that take the place of regular sunscreen application?
Here are some great FAQs from the American Academy of Dermatology about sunscreen.
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HAPPY PRIDE, FRIENDS! This week we are re-releasing an episode that makes us proud; when we interviewed the amazing Dr. Loren Schechter to learn about and discuss gender-affirming surgery. The conversation was as helpful and poignant last year as it is now, so we thought it would be smart to give it another go :)
In general, surgical interventions aim to "right a wrong". Maybe your appendix is acutely inflamed and infected and needs to come out. That's a "wrong." Maybe that "wrong" is that you were born with a cleft palate and your folks wanted it corrected for you so you could eat and breathe easy.
Maybe your assigned gender at birth doesn't match your gender identity. Maybe that is the "wrong" that surgery can attempt to make "right".
Sometimes fear is our response to being confronted with concepts we don't fully understand. That fear can beget big emotional reactions. Your Doctor Friends get it. That's why we brought on our friend, Dr. Loren Schechter, a wonderfully accomplished, experienced, and kind plastic surgeon who has been performing gender affirming surgery for the past 20+ years.
Dr. Schechter is currently the director of the Gender Affirming Surgery program at Rush University Medical Center, and the President-elect of the American Society of Gender Surgeons.
In this episode, Dr. Schechter educates us, and we leave with a better understanding of gender affirming care.
Key highlights in this episode include:
What is gender affirming surgery? What procedures are typically performed, and what are the indications?
How long has gender affirming surgery been around?
Other than the surgeon, who is on the healthcare team for someone undergoing gender affirming surgery?
Does insurance cover these procedures?
Do people ever regret their decision to have surgery?
What cool innovations are on the horizon in the field of gender affirming surgery?
Come on this awesome journey with us, friends! Let's all understand each other better. Happy Pride.
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Do your legs swell sometimes? Have you ever considered wearing compression socks? Are you seeing targeted ads on social media or in your inbox from sock companies enticing you to buy their compression stockings?
Well, YDF SUPER LISTENER, Amanda M. did!
We got a message on Instagram from @akmargie asking about compression socks, she specifically asked- “It seems they used to be marketed to people with medical issues and my grandma. Now they’re marketed for every leg related thing in cute patterns and colors. I’m always curious where the line is between clever marketing and actual science.”
In this episode, Your Doctor Friends explain WHY people experience swelling in their legs, HOW compression socks help to treat leg swelling, WHEN to use compression socks, and for WHOM will they work best, and to help with WHICH symptoms!
And, BONUS! We have a little curbside consult with an expert in Exercise Physiology (and future guest on Your Doctor Friends) to give their two cents on whether compression socks aid in performance for runners and other athletes!
So, with festival season coming up, you asked, we answer, “should I be wearing compression socks”?
Today’s resources include:
A Cleveland Clinic article titled “Everything You Need To Know About Compression Socks” from August 2023.
A 2020 review article in the journal Phlebology titled “Diagnostic approach to lower limb edema”.
A 2021 Cochrane review titled “Compression stockings for preventing deep venous thrombosis in airline passengers”.
A 2018 Cochrane review titled “Graded compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis”.
A 2019 small study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport titled “Wearing compression socks during exercise aids subsequent performance”.
A 2017 Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center article titled “Study reveals compression tights don’t help runners reach finish line”.
A February 2024 Wirecutter article titled “The 5 Best Compression Socks for 2024”.
And… the Wikipedia page for “compression stockings”.
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