DocTalk with Genetic Counselor Sonika Sachanandani-Phulwani. September 27, 2017

On the show we often get to sit back and have a great chat with medical professionals about things that matter to us.

This week it was all about genetics and genetic testing with Genetic Counselor Sonika Sachanandani-Phulwani.

It was interesting to learn that there may even be dietary reasons we want to have genetic testing BUT even the genetic counselor was not sold on the idea yet.

The cancer conversation was very interesting.

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Here are the questions we set out to work through.

Specializations

• Pre-marital counseling
• Pre-conception counseling
• Pre-natal counseling
• Cancer
• Metabolic, cardio and neuro genetics
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1. What drew you to this field?
2. How do you work with doctors in the clinic?

• What is genetics?
• What is genetic testing and its applications.
• The link between cancer and genetics.
• What are gene mutations?
• How does cancer occur?
• Hereditary vs. Non-hereditary cancer.
• Latest debate: Is there a third factor contributing to cancer?
• Prevention and Management through Early detection and treatment.
• Importance of genetic counseling.
• Case studies.
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Talking Speaking with Dr. Oudi September 20, 2017

Who hasn't had an issue with presenting or speaking in public? And what was the remedy to the problem?

There are as many public speaking courses as I have fingers being offered at any given time and there are more books than I can carry on the subject, so what do we do to get better?

One of the ways you can see through the fiction and get to the solid facts is to turn to a speaking expert like Dr. Oudi.

This man is amazing and I am a person who knows a thing or 2 about public speaking.

Here is what we spoke about!

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So who is Dr. Oudi?

www.droudi.com

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Dr Oudi is an International Speaker, Author, Coach and THE Founder of INSPIRED RESULTS®, a leading training and coaching company in the UAE, Dr Oudi thrives on educating, empowering and enlightening professionals around the globe, with his world-class tools to master the ‘B.M.V - Body, Mind and Voice’ for personal and professional excellence. From downtown Toronto to Uptown Johannesburg, Australia, Africa, Lebanon and throughout the UAE – Dr Oudi has empowered thousands of professionals from around the globe reach the pinnacle of their personal and business capabilities. Drawing on 15 years of experience as a chiropractor, successful business owner, Certified Demartini Method® Facilitator, Master NLP coach and Certified World Class SpeakingTM coach, Dr Oudi is today especially renowned for his ground breaking training and coaching programs, including:

Think-ology: uses the P.O.W.E.R Thinking process to help managers and executives find, define and refine their professional objectives so they can lead their teams to optimal business results and returns.

POWER House Team Building: shows teams how to activate a three-dimensional culture of appreciation: appreciation of self, others and business opportunities leading to more effective business performance and returns.

Speak-ology: is designed to help team members identify and overcome any speaking fears or insecurities, whilst discovering how to tailor content for maximum engagement and profitability.

Eat-ology®: A healthy body supports a healthy mind and increases overall performance. Eat-ology will give your team the tools to find their own unique eating methodology, attain their ideal weight and energize the workplace.

Several of Dr Oudi’s INSPIRED RESULTS® Signature Programs and Workshops have been accredited by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), with past clients including: The Bank of Canada, Toastmasters Sydney, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), Masdar, The Westin Abu Dhabi, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Aldar, Higher Colleges of Technology, Daman, SEHA, Mafraq Hospital, to name just a few.

DocTalk with Dr. Fabrizio September 13, 2017

Dr. Fabrizio from the Valiant Clinic joins us to talk Pulmonology.

Here is where the conversation went.

Dr. Fabrizio  is a European educated and trained Consultant Pulmonologist. He has over 16 years’ experience in treating all aspects of pulmonary conditions including, but not limited to Asthma, COPD, Interstitial lung diseases and Respiratory tract infections. He specializes in diagnosing

lung cancer and providing Smoking cessation and sleep medicine programs.

Dr. Facchini attended University of Ferrara, Italy and University College London, United Kingdom. Before moving to Dubai he worked as Consultant at different teaching hospitals in Italy and the United Kingdom, including University of Ferrara, Coventry and Leeds.

asthma and linking it to the Dubai summer weather, as well as the upcoming bronchitis season and how people can avoid suffering from that. He will also be discussing sleep apnea.

Seeing more kids and younger people

Asthma, and sports, adults

Smoking related conditions, ecigarettes, vapour

Bronchitis, lung cancer (lung cancer screening)

-not only caused by smoking, 20 years ago microcitoma-smoke related

-now 50% of the time cancer is deep in the lung and caused by small particles in the air and maybe from ecigarettes

Snoring and sleep

Infections, TB

Fibrosis in the lungs

Air conditioning

Aviation pulmonology

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DocTalk with Dr. Abdollah Sedighi May 24, 2017

Every week we get an opportunity to sit down with a doctor and listeners have the opportunity to ask their questions.

This week it is all about your heart with Dr. Abdollah Sedighi of Vitality Clinic.

Dr. Abdollah Sedighi and James

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Show notes.

Dr.Abdollah Sedighi

Dr. Sedighi is American Board Certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography. Since 2008 he has been an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Attending Cardiologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital and outpatient practices at Columbia University, New York, NY.

Dr. Sedighi brings to Valiant Clinic more than 20 years’ experience and expertise in the management and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors, complex diseases and advanced cardiovascular imaging.

Specializations

• Adult Cardiology
• Peripheral Vascular disease: Venous and Arterial
• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Family History
• Advanced Cardiac Imaging

-Welcome to the show.

-You have many years of experience in Cardiology how has the field changed in the last 20 years? What made you go for this specialization?

-How do you develop cardiovascular disease?

-Same with men and women?

-Cholesterol and other substances building up on the vessel walls what do we know and how do we prevent?

-Treatments? Bypass, stents, pacemakers, open heart surgury

-Early warnings?

-can you walk us through

angina– chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart muscle

heart attacks – where the blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked

heart failure – where the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly

Strokes and the different degrees can you walk us through?

DocTalk Occupational Health May 17, 2017

Are we doing enough to make the workplace a safe place physically and mentally?

It is really important that employers think about all aspects of safety for employees.

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This week Cheryl Worsama and Jacqueline Jackie Banda discussing health in the work place. Both work for ICAS, and occupational health provider.

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Wellbeing at work?

Occupational Health Support?

-need to think how it will save money

-risk assessments are important with occupational health

(effects of health on work)

-violence in the workplace

Physical and emotional (call centres are the worst)

-Breaks or lack of

-instability with changes in management and people you work with

-HR good or…

-smoke free environments

-passive aggressive colleagues

-workplace stress what can we do?

-work/life balance is there hope in the workplace?

https://www.bupa.co.uk/business/news-and-information/articles/common-health-problems

Musculoskeletal problems

This term covers any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or tissues and can be exacerbated or caused by workplace tasks4. Problems of this nature include upper and lower limb disorders, repetitive strain injuries, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. There are several measures you can take to reduce employees’ risk of these disorders5, which include:

• Make the task and workstation suitable for each worker.
• Introduce regular breaks to reduce the risk of repetitive injury.
• If lifting heavy items is part of an employees’ job, ensure they undergo adequate training.

Mental health issues

Creating a supportive working environment for employees makes economic sense; around £2.4 billion is spent annually on employees who leave work because of a mental health problem6. Many people with mental health problems want to work, but they must feel confident that their employer supports them. If one of your employees is off sick due to a mental health issue, be sure to communicate with them regularly and have a flexible system in place that recognises their challenges and needs within the working environment7.

Everyday illness

Colds and flu viruses can spread rapidly through a workplace. Encourage good hygiene with well-placed hand sanitisers, boxes of tissues and a tolerant sickness policy. Encouraging employees to take time off could actually reduce the number of days lost by illness overall8. You might want to consider offering the flu vaccine to staff too, as immunising your employees against the flu is the best insurance against the virus spreading.

Food poisoning is caused by germs, toxins or chemicals in food or drink and it can be contagious. Cross-contamination is one of the most common causes of food poisoning so keep food preparation areas clean and ensure the communal fridge is cleaned weekly.

The health of a business relies on the health of its employees. Reducing staff sick days means supporting staff when they are sick, encouraging good hygiene and overseeing employees’ physical wellbeing at work. Creating a reassuring, communicative workplace where employees are happy and confident in their employer’s support can have a positive effect on absenteeism.

https://www.bupa.co.uk/business/news-and-information/articles/common-health-problems

DocTalk with Dr. Jenna Burton May 10, 2017

Aches, pains, health questions and we turn to Google or a friend or a stranger.

Well, Dr. Jenna joins us every week to answer your questions about your health.

Dr. Jenna and James

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The Show Notes.

https://www.facebook.com/DrJennaBurton

www.drjennaburton.com

Q. Dr. Jenna, James always loves a little gas talk and I never thought I would be the one to write the show about gas. I am eating a lot of raw veggies and falling on the foul side of the gas war. It is getting embarrassing. Any suggestions short of less veggies?

Some veggies in particular do cause more gas than others - pulses, beans, cabbage, cauliflower. Plus consider dairy, gluten,

Q. Doc, my 1 year old seems to have an ear infection every 6 weeks any idea what might be going on? Children often have recurrent ear infections. May eventually need surgery

-on ear stuff what about those candles do they do anything? Melts the wax - debatable

Q. Is there any downside to taking headache medication daily? My job is stressful and I always seem to get headaches in the afternoon.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/09/health/nsaids-ibuprofen-drugs-heart-attack-study/index.html

Paracetamol safe, nsaids not as safe. Better to sort cause of headache. And stress. Consider osteopath and neurologist. Sometimes triggered nerve.

-(CNN)Taking even over-the-counter doses of common painkillers known as NSAIDs -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in a new study.

The likelihood of experiencing a heart attack was calculated to increase by an average of 20% to 50%, compared with someone not taking the drugs, regardless of the dosage and amount of time the medications are taken.

The findings are observational and based on an association, however, with the drugs not proved to be a a direct cause of heart attack.

This group of drugs includes ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and naproxen, which are available over the counter or by prescription for higher doses, to relieve pain or fever resulting from a range of causes, including flu, headaches, back pain and menstrual cramps. Their range of uses also means they are often taken as needed, for short periods of time.

DocTalk with My Dental Clinic May 3, 2017

Who doesn't have a question about teeth?

Who do you ask about toothpaste or whitening or scaling, the list doesn't end.

My Dental Clinic's dentists join the show to answer your questions.

The crew!

Dr. Anne Albaek (Pediatric Dentistry)

- Dr. Lina Papika (Orthodontics/braces)
- Dr. Chris Johansson (General & Cosmetic Denistry)
- Dr. Stefan Pihlveus (General & Cosmetic Dentistry)

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The show notes.


- Pediatric dentistry, when to take your child to the dentist for the first time? Brushing habits? Eating habits? Fluor supplements?

- Orthodontic treatment, how do I know if my child need orthodontic treatment? Normally, at what age? Which alternatives do I have as an adult for Orthodontic treatment? Why do I get a relapse? Do I need to wear retainers every night after I've completed orthodontic treatment?

- GP, how often should I visit the dentist/hygienist? Do I need to replace my silver/amalgam fillings? TMJ problems? Damaged teeth from grinding teeth? I have discolored teeth, what's my options? I have a moling pain from time to time, but it always goes away.. Can I ignore it? Will teeth whitening damage my teeth/enamel? I have a gummy smile, what are my options? I've never had a cavity in my life but on my last visit to the dentist I was told I have multiple cavities, can I trust dentists in Dubai?

DocTalk talking wellbeing April 26, 2017

Every week we turn the Nightline studio into a virtual doctors office.  Dr. Jenna is away this week but we have 2 very able stand-ins joining us to talk mental health.

Photo by James Piecowye

This week Dr Suhail a psychiatrist at the psychiatry and therapy Centre in HealthCare City)and Cheryl Warsama (counselling psychologist.at ICAS in Healthcare City)

Topics we touched on this week.

-strategies for dealing with loss of a parent, how to add children to that discussion

-redundancies

-do we all need a therapist?

-what does a psychologist do?

-midlife crisis

-high school students and exams and expectations

-peer pressure

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DocTalk with Dr. Jenna Burton April 18, 2017

This is your weekly virtual visit to the doctor with Dr. Jenna Burton and a special guest.

Photo of Jo and Jenna by James Piecowye

A look at some of the week's questions.

Female Hormones

http://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-hormone-imbalance?ecd=wnl_spr_020117&ctr=wnl-spr-020117_nsl-promo-v_2&mb=Dx0WfNAsYrjr3vHZBv69pihonS%2fH3cwyJgykV2eBEGg%3d

Around 40% of the population (roughly and female) have PCOS - lead cause of infertility. Likely secondary to sugary intake and insulin resistance.

Husband is a wild snorer any cures you can recommend

Basically caused by vibration/obstruction of airways when sleeping. Either due to lax muscles or obstructive tissues.  sleeping on side, reduce weight, have sinuses checked out, reduce alcohol intake. Surgery is available for this worst case (tongue resection!)

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DocTalk with Dr. Jenna Burton April, 12, 2017

Well, who doesn't have an ache or pain that they want to ask a doctor a question about?

Dr. Jenna Burton joins the show to help you work through your medical issues!

https://www.facebook.com/DrJennaBurton

www.drjennaburton.com

The Philosophy and Medical Doctors.

Some of the chat on the show.

-Checkups do we need them if we feel ok? and Vitamin D lots of people popping them!

-Suggestions for treating bad acne

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The DocTalk Show March 21, 2017

We all have an ache and a pain now and again and wouldn't it be nice to have a chat with a doctor to get a little piece of mind that everything is ok?

DocTalk is the opportunity to talk to a doctor and get some of your nagging medical questions answered.

Dr. Jenna Burton joins the show but this week she has a stand-in, Dr. Kamal Akkach from Health Bay Polyclinic.

Dr. Jenna Burton and James

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