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 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.

The DocTalk Show with Dr. Jenna Burton March 15, 2017

Who doesn't have a medical question they are looking for information about before they get into the doctor's office.

Dr. Jenna Burton www.drjennaburton.com brought a friend to the show with her, Dr. Gordon Bland from MediClinic Dubai Mall.

Dr. Jenna Burton and Dr. Gordon Bland.

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Here are the show notes.

-lets talk virus vs bacterial colds

-too late for a flu shot?

-finding a good doctor tips  https://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor-visits/regular-check-ups/choosing-a-doctor-quick-tips

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126103413.htm - quite topical at the moment with new drugs on the market for memory loss. Big media attention.

Low carb versus low fat diets

Gout - Used to have gout parties in university. Would eat loads of red meat and drink red wine and see if anyone would get gout. A disease for the indulgent middle-aged male!

Usually wake up in the night with a painful big toe.

Lyme DIsease - https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/ Not an STI as people think.

Removing a tick: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/removal/index.html

Occurs in northern hemisphere.

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/postlds/index.html post treatment lyme disease syndrome

Causes of low oestrogen - http://blog.novahealththerapy.com/hormones-and-your-health/low-estrogen-common-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options

The DocTalk Show with Dr. Jenna Burton March 8, 2017

This week Dr. Jenna joins the show with friends as we dive into the world of mental health.

Dr Yaseen Aslam (psychiatrist) James, Dr. Jenna Burton, Cheryl Warsama (clinical psychologist)

The show started with a conversation on postpartum depression and then moved on to look at the issues attached to redundancy and how this can have a far reaching impact on all members of a family.

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Interact with Dr. Jenna on her website or through social media.

https://www.facebook.com/DrJennaBurton

Or even my website www.drjennaburton.com

The Show notes.

Topics to hit on:

-post partum depression  http://www.postpartumprogress.com/the-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression-anxiety-in-plain-mama-english

-work job loss (and being in a job that affects our confidence)Bad jobs can hurt our souls. Humans thrive on contributing to things larger than ourselves, being productive, positive interactions with others and recognition for our efforts. A job is much more than a means to pay the bills.When a rotten manager tells you your work isn’t good enough – or you’re not good enough, it wounds your spirit. When coworkers blame and shame you, it rips little holes in your psyche. Even if you know that you add value to your company and that you do good work, even if you think your managers and their minions are idiots — constant negative feedback is damaging.Many people who I’ve spoken with about quitting their jobs told me they lost confidence in themselves because of bad work experiences. These are people who have grown their careers, earned advanced degrees, or led initiatives that made millions of dollars for their companies. Some of them have tough reputations, and aren’t especially sensitive to criticism. Yet the negativity they endured made them unsure of themselves.-new schools-mean kidshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552909/  (Long term effects of bullying.)-expats-absent parenting-the stigma of needing to get help for mental illnessMental Illness + general health Relocation Depression http://www.bcgsearch.com/article/60787/Being-Aware-of-Trailing-Spouse-Syndrome-How-the-Questions-You-Can-t-Ask-May-Make-All-the-Difference/Anxiety and mood disordersAnger (usually in men).http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-depression-triggers-and-aging?ecd=wnl_lbt_020117&ctr=wnl-lbt-020117_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=Dx0WfNAsYrjr3vHZBv69pihonS%2fH3cwyJgykV2eBEGg%3d
Notes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mood-swings/200809/male-menopause (male menopause cause of midlife crisis?)
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/top-10-foods-vitamin-b12/
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/health/20well.html?_r=0
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mood-swings/200809/male-menopause
http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/wellbeing/how-to-beat-the-sunday-blues-d40524.html Can also get anxiety after alcohol. A lot of people report heart racing first thing in the morning - often secondary to a sugar rush. Feel panicked - ‘beer fear.’
http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/medicines-cause-depression#1 Medications that cause depression - also female replacement hormones.
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/05/19/6-ways-pets-relieve-depression/ Pets as a treatment for depression

 

DocTalk February 8, 2017

And here we go with DocTalk 2.0.

It has been a while since this show was on Nightline but it is back with Dr. Jenna Burton answering your questions.

Who is Dr. Jenna?

Dr Jenna Burton completed a medical degree from the University of Manchester and has 11 years of healthcare experience. During her medical career, she became passionate about public health and promoting healthcare to the general population. Having worked as a medical doctor, writer and presenter for various hospitals, magazines, websites and television companies within the UK, Australia and the UAE, Dr Jenna is working towards her Health Policy MSc whilst continuing to develop further in to healthcare leadership and consulting.

This is the show where we talk about what is on your mind about the medical world!

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Here is a look at what we talked about.

Smoking was the trigger for the evening conversation.

-colds that are producing nice green Phlegm, thoughts on what to do to get relief? How long before a person should head to the doctorGreen Phlegm usually signifies bacterial infection as they contain neutrophils (a type of white blood cell.) Leucocytes attack viruses and usually yellow in colour.Once goes green - if also have fever, would head to the doc for a check up.http://www.medicaldaily.com/coughing-phlegm-what-color-your-sputum-says-about-your-health-351774https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-phlegm-and-snot-not-always-a-sign-of-an-infection-needing-antibiotics

DocTalk May 31, 2016

This is the show the Emirates waits for on pins and needles, the opportunity to get straight answers to all your medical questions.

The doctors are in the studio and taking your calls ans SMS messages!

Dr Shereen Habib, Well Woman Clinic

http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/

Dr Sean Petherbridge Mediclinic DUBAI MALL MEDICAL CENTRE - 04 449 5111.

The Podcast Link

Links from the show!

May31

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/sweeteners-linked-to-increased-risk-of-diabetes-vnk5wz3z7

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/magazine/the-sunday-times-magazine/the-acceptable-face-of-eating-disorders-5v2km697q

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/use-this-copy-please-j2cw0df83

Shall we do the low fat vs normal yogurt challenge on air tonight?

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/30/health/tenderized-steak-dangers/index.html

Nice

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/28/us/dr-heimlich-uses-his-own-maneuver-on-choking-victim.html?_r=0

Computer vision syndrome

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/05/30/computer-vision-syndrome-affects-millions/

Dealing with foot pain

http://www.prevention.com/fitness/prevent-morning-foot-pain?cid=NL_PVNT_-_05272016_MorningFootPain_hd&smartcode=YN_0000539651_0001554344

-is an irregular heartbeat a worry?

-are super bugs on your radar as a doctor? Thoughts on Rio Olympics?

DocTalk May 17, 2016

The doctors join the show and we take your medical questions!

Dr Shereen Habib, Well Woman Clinic

http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/

Dr Sean Petherbridge Mediclinic DUBAI MALL MEDICAL CENTRE - 04 449 5111.

The Podcast Link



The Show note and links.

Shingles

Phlebitis in the upper arm veins

Headaches

-ear ringing

-ADHD?

-Phantom Pain?

-Acne behind ears treatment?

-stop biting nails treatment?

-crosswords and brain teasers keep us thinking?

Pain and empathy dulling, this is interesting

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/12/health/study-acetaminophen-dulls-empathy/index.html

Listeria

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/13/health/listeria-recalls-continue/index.html

Getting forgetful at 50 should be worried?

-things we can be allergic to

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/ss/slideshow-surprising-allergies?ecd=wnl_lbt_042516&ctr=wnl-lbt-042516_nsl-ld-stry_title&mb=Dx0WfNAsYrjr3vHZBv69pihonS%2fH3cwyJgykV2eBEGg%3d

-toxic shock should women be worried?

http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20160421/tampons-toxic-shock-investigation?ecd=wnl_nal_042516&ctr=wnl-nal-042516_nsl-ld-stry_title&mb=Dx0WfNAsYrjr3vHZBv69pihonS%2fH3cwyJgykV2eBEGg%3d

-if poop could talk!

https://www.verywell.com/lets-talk-poop-514443?utm_content=6576505&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_campaign=livinghealthy&utm_term=

DocTalk May 10, 2016

This is great.

Two doctors, 45 minutes and a live mic, this is DocTalk.

Dr Shereen Habib, Well Woman Clinic

http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/

Dr Sean Petherbridge Mediclinic DUBAI MALL MEDICAL CENTRE - 04 449 5111.

This week we had some great questions.

	Aluminium is used as an anti caking agent in powders also in talc. Not made to be in your body. Anything you put on your skin you take in. Easy to make deoderant water bicarb coconut oil and some essential oil. Buch safer. Your skin is your third kidney it's supposed to sweat. Have a great evening Sue.
			[From: Mohammed  Siddiqui] Good evening doctors,  I had been through inguinal hernia surgery in November. I am feeling absolutely fine from last few months. Just wanted to know if there is any exercise that I shouldn't be doing. I love swimming & cycling. Thanks for your advice.

			[From: Vijay Raghavan] Can vitamin d deficiency be treated orally or only through injection?
			Hi. I need to get a 2nd opinion so looking for a doctor in UAE other than al ain hospital, who does Uterine Fibroid Embolisation, any idea? I dont want hysterectomy but have big & all types of fibroids. Daniella

-ADHD?

-Phantom Pain?

-Acne behind ears treatment?

-stop biting nails treatment?

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601416/injectable-gel-generates-new-blood-vessels/

The Podcast link.

DocTalk April 12, 2016

Dr. Sean and Dr. Shereen are in the studio and that means it is all about your health!

THE DOCTALK PODCAST LINK



Here are the things we set out to speak about.

April 12

-desert challenge update follow up

-back to school

-my stomach parasite

-the bunny case-tooth pulled complications and antibiotics and reactions!

-smelly feet can it be medical

-those pesky ingrown toenails

-Asprin

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/11/health/aspirin-heart-health-and-cancer-recommendations/index.html

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published a final recommendation statement on Monday saying that taking an aspirin a day might help prevent cardiovascular disease and colon cancer.

-Arthritis more common in women?

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/12/ask-well-why-is-arthritis-more-common-in-women-than-men/?_r=0

Roughly one in four women have been given diagnoses of arthritis, compared with about one in five men, according to national health figures. But there are more than a hundred different kinds of arthritis, said Dr. Kelly Weselman, a rheumatologist who spoke on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology, and while some types disproportionately affect women, there are also forms that affect men more.

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects both genders equally, though different joints may be affected in men and women, Dr. Weselman said. Age, weight and trauma play a role, and those “who have played a lot of sports like soccer and football tend to get osteoarthritis in the joints early.”

Other arthritic disorders affect far more women than men, with rheumatoid arthritis affecting three times as many women as men and lupus, an autoimmune condition that affects many organs, including the joints, affecting nine times as many women.