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Brian Miles, M.D.: Urology Update

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A regular contributer to Your Health First, Dr. Brian Miles will be with Dr. Galati this week. Dr. Miles is a board certified Urologist, and Chief of Robotoc Surgery at The Methodist Hospital. There are numerous conditions where you may need to be seen by a urologist. Urology is the branch of Surgery that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals specializing in the field of urology are called urologists and are ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 16-Nov-08 1:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Willa Hsueh, M.D.: Diabetes Awareness Month

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Dr. Willa Hsueh, M.D., from The Methodist Hospital, will be joining Dr. Galati this week. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. There are ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 9-Nov-08 8:00 AM by Joseph Galati

Dr. Marianne Legato-Keeping Men Health

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Changing the Face of Medicine" in 2004. The Ladies' Home Journal established the annual Marianne J. Legato Award in Gender-Specific Medicine In 2006. In 2005, she received the National Council on Women's Health Award for distinguished service in gender-specific medicine. In 2002, she delivered the keynote address at the inaugural kickoff event of the Intramural Program for Research on Women's Health of the National Institutes of Health. She received the "Woman in Science" award from the ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 9-Nov-08 8:00 AM by Joseph Galati

November Disease Awareness

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1 - 30 American Diabetes Month American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 (800) DIABETES (342-2383) (703) 549-1500 (703) 549-6995 Fax askada@diabetes.org www.diabetes.org Materials available Contact: Local ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 2-Nov-08 4:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Dr. Pate: Mental Health Update and Teen Drug Use

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Dr. Jennifer Pate, and Psychiatrist in the Texas Medical Center, and regular contributer to Your Health First, will join Dr. Galati this week to discuss anxiety, and teen drug use. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 2-Nov-08 3:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Lung Month: Dr. Pat Herlihy

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The month of October is Healthy Lung Month. This week, Pat Herlihy, M.D., a lung specialist, will be joining Dr. Galati. Dr. Herlihy is a partner of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Consultants, located in the world famous Texas Medical Center. There are numerous health concerns regarding lung disease, and the prevention of serious problems. Smoking is clearly a leading cause of both lung and heart disease. Asthma, air quality, and occupational exposures will be discussed. The ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 26-Oct-08 3:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Radiology: Kevin McEnery, M.D. - MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Dr. Kevin McEnery, a leader in the field of diagnostic radiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, will be joining Dr. Galati this week to give a consumers overview of radiology techniques. The use of x-ray in the diagnosis and management of various disease states has never been more important than today. The quality of the images that are created by the various scans give physicians an upclose look into the body. Below is list of various scan that are available today, and when they may be ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 19-Oct-08 10:00 AM by Joseph Galati

Chuck Garcia-NuVal Nutritional Scoring System

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Three major U.S. grocery chains will be launching the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System in their stores in September, marking the first-wave debut of an on-shelf consumer education program that is expected to be operating nationwide by this time next year.

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 12-Oct-08 10:00 AM by Joseph Galati

Aaron Carroll, M.D.: Medical Myths-Learning the Truth

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This week, Dr. Aaron Carroll will join Dr. Galati and discuss medical myths, some that even physician believe. Dr Carroll is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and the Director of the Center for Professionalism in Medicine at University of Indiana. Many common beliefs about what is good and bad for you are untrue, they are "medical myths", said US researchers writing in a leading medical journal Even doctors are duped, said authors Rachel C Vreeman, fellow in children's health ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 4-Oct-08 10:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Is Our Soil Hurting Us?

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Dr. Filippelli from Indiana University will be joining Dr. Galati this week to discuss the exciting research he and his team are performing on soil sample in urban cities. They are finding that the levels of lead are in the toxic range, and contributing to increased lead levels in our children.

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 28-Sep-08 1:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Multiple Sclerosis: A Patient's Point of View

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Dr. Galati had the opportunity to interview a patient of his, Angela, who has multiple sclerosis. This week on the program, Dr. Galati was discussing upcoming activities sponsored by the Lone Star chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Having a patient on the program adds an added demension to understanding what Multiple Sclerosis is all about.

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 9-Sep-08 5:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Food of the Week: Tomatoes

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What better food than tomatoes to discuss this week. The tomatoe can be placed in just about any meal, and prepared in hundreds of ways, including raw, grilled, baked, chopped, and sauteed. The nutritional value is excellent, and a food you need to incorporate into your diet. Below is valuable information on tomatoes. Share these links and think how you can add this wonderful food into your diet.

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Categories: Podcasts Subcategory: Nutritional Health

Submitted on 7-Sep-08 11:00 AM by Joseph Galati

Carla Davis, M.D. : Food Allergy Awareness

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Dr. Carla Davis from Texas Children's Hospital will join Dr. Galati to discuss food allergies. A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Once the immune system decides that a particular food is harmful, it creates specific antibodies to it. The next time the individual eats that food, the immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals, including histamine, to protect the body. These chemicals trigger a cascade of allergic ...

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Categories: Podcasts Subcategory: Nutritional Health

Submitted on 31-Aug-08 11:00 AM by Joseph Galati

Down Syndrome: New Treatment Protocols

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Teresa Cody, D.D.S. Annie Lord Changing Minds Foundation Dr. Teresa Cody graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1992; receiving her Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin in 1988. She has a private practice in the Houston area that specializes in children with disabilities. Her area of interest is orthodontics (braces) and orthopedics (retainers). She has enjoyed success utilizing new methods and techniques which have improved the lives of her ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 24-Aug-08 4:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Bryan Vartabedian, M.D. : GERD and Colic in Children

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Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is a pediatric gastroenterologist, and an expert in colic and esophageal reflux disease in children. He has authored a book on this topic, "Colic Solved", discussing this problem in greated detail and outlining a plan for parents. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is very common in children of all ages, but it is usually mild. Heartburn has been reported in 1.8% of 3-year-olds and in 5.2% of young people between 10 and 17 years old. Children with the following ...

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Categories: Podcasts Subcategory: Nutritional Health

Submitted on 16-Aug-08 3:00 PM by Joseph Galati, M.D.

Heartburn: New Therapy and Procedures

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Dr. Raijman will be on Your Health First this week to discuss heartburn and esophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a very common problem faced by adults, and most are aware of the "purple pill" to treat their indigestion. But is this a good thing? Many experts fear that self medication by over the counter preparations of these medications can lead to serious complications later on. Barrett's esophagus, a complication of longstanding esophageal refulx disease, is a pre-malignant condition of ...

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Categories: Podcasts Subcategory: Alternative Medicine

Submitted on 9-Aug-08 9:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Dental and Oral Care: What You Need to Know?

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Proper oral care is required to maintain overall good health and wellness. This week, Dr. Steve and Mark Lukin, D.D.S. of Lukin Family Dentistry will join Dr. Galati and discuss some of the basic concepts related to good oral health. The podcast of the interview is available for listening. Links of interest are posted below: CREST Home Page American Dental Association A to Z Dental ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 3-Aug-08 4:00 PM by Joseph Galati, M.D.

Tony Snow Dies from Complications of Colon Cancer

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Dr. Galati interviewed Tony Snow shortly after starting chemotherapy for colon cancer. This in-depth interview is one of the best Tony Snow gave, and one of a kind on the internet.

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Categories: Podcasts Subcategory: Surgery

Submitted on 13-Jul-08 4:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Organ Donation and Transplant: Dr. Mark Ghobrial

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Mark Ghobrial, M.D. Chief: Liver Transplant Program The Methodist Hospital Houston, Texas This Sunday evening, Dr. Ghobrial will join Dr. Galati again to discuss several current topics regarding transplantation. There was a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine that discussed organ donation and the donor risks that could be transmitted to the person receiving this higher than usual risk donor. The article can be downloaded here for those interested in reading ...

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Categories: Podcasts

Submitted on 6-Jul-08 12:00 PM by Joseph Galati

Your Health First Newsletter July 3, 2008

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Categories: Newsletter Subcategory: Newsletter

Submitted on 3-Jul-08 7:52 AM by Joseph Galati

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