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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:56:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Facebook Expands Organ Donation Awareness for Users</title>
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:16px;&quot;&gt;Facebook members in the United States and the United Kingdom can now publicly share whether they are registered organ donors, an initiative that donor advocates say could be crucial in raising awareness of people in need of life-saving transplants.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:16px;&quot;&gt;To read the full article, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/01/BUUQ1OBSFO.DTL&amp;amp;tsp=1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
 
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			<itunes:subtitle>Facebook Expands Organ Donation Awareness for Users</itunes:subtitle>
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	Facebook members in the United States and the United Kingdom can now publicly share whether they are registered organ donors, an initiative that donor advocates say could be crucial in raising awareness of people in need of life-saving transplants.
 
	 
 
	 
	
 
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>My Colonoscopy: Dr. Galati Discusses Colon Cancer Screening with Dr. Raijman</title>
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	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;2&quot; height=&quot;201&quot; hspace=&quot;3&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/colonoscopy.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;3&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; /&gt;This past Friday, I underwent a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. I asked my colleague and friend Dr. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dahpa.com/doctors.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Isaac Raijman&lt;/a&gt; to perform the procedure. The good news is that there were no serious findings, only some diverticulosis and a small polyp was found.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Tonight on Your Health First, Dr. Raijman will join me to discuss colon cancer screening.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Colon cancer screening is recommended for all adults over the age of 50. If there is a family history of colon cancer, screening needs to start sooner.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Recent research has clearly indicated that colonoscopy for screening saves lives. There had been some questions regarding the value of screening colonoscopy, but now there is no doubt.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Colonoscopy screens for pre-cancerous polyps &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RkH82e9JaE&amp;amp;feature=plcp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;such as those seen in this video&lt;/a&gt;. When found, they are removed, and preventing further growth and the potential for cancer development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	Diverticulosis was also found during my procedure. Described as mild in my case, they can progress to more serious findings, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwa1qu9W2mM&amp;amp;feature=plcp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;as seen in this recent video&lt;/a&gt;. A diet high in fiber is the best approach to avoiding diverticulosis.&lt;/div&gt;
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	For more information on colon cancer and colon cancer screening, check out these links.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVqgtUHP2z8&amp;amp;feature=plcp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Colon Polyp Removal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RkH82e9JaE&amp;amp;feature=plcp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Large Colon Polyp Removal Video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasliver.com/colonoscopy/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Colonoscopy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/index?ssSourceSiteId=null&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;American Cancer Society: Colon Cancer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cancer.org/AboutUs/DrLensBlog/post/2008/03/05/New-Guidelines-To-Prevent-And-Detect-Colon-Cancer.aspx&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Dr. Len&#39;s Blog: Preventing Colon Cancer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://moviprep.salix.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Colonoscopy Preparation: MoviPrep&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
 
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			<itunes:subtitle>My Colonoscopy: Dr. Galati Discusses Colon Cancer Screening with Dr. Raijman</itunes:subtitle>
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	This past Friday, I underwent a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. I asked my colleague and friend Dr. Isaac Raijman to perform the procedure. The good news is that there were no serious findings, only some diverticulosis and a small polyp was found.
 
	 
 
	Tonight on Your Health First, Dr. Raijman will join me to discuss colon cancer screening.
 
	 
 
	Colon cancer screening is recommended for all adults over the age of 50. If there is a family history of colon cancer, screening needs to start sooner.
 
	 
 
	Recent research has clearly indicated that colonoscopy for screening saves lives. There had been some questions regarding the value of screening colonoscopy, but now there is no doubt.
 
	 
 
	Colonoscopy screens for pre-cancerous polyps such as those seen in this video. When found, they are removed, and preventing further growth and the potential for cancer development. 
 
	 
 
	Diverticulosis was also found during my procedure. Described as mild in my case, they can progress to more serious findings, as seen in this recent video. A diet high in fiber is the best approach to avoiding diverticulosis.
 
	 
 
	For more information on colon cancer and colon cancer screening, check out these links.
 
	 
 
	Colon Polyp Removal
 
	 
 
	Large Colon Polyp Removal Video
 
	 
 
	Colonoscopy
 
	 
 
	American Cancer Society: Colon Cancer
 
	 
 
	Dr. Len&#39;s Blog: Preventing Colon Cancer
 
	 
 
	Colonoscopy Preparation: MoviPrep
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Seamus Ward-Retired NYFD: Home Fire Safety</title>
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	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;4&quot; height=&quot;255&quot; hspace=&quot;8&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/SW Web(1).jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;8&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;Seamus Ward, a retired New York City Firefighter and New York City Fire Department Fire Marshall, will be joining Dr. Galati to discuss home fire safety, including prevention of home fires, as well as how to select and use a fire exstinguisher.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: FranklinGothic; font-weight: 500; &quot;&gt;Smoking is the leading cause of fatal residential building fires (19 percent). &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;The leading areas of fire origin in fatal residential building fires are bedrooms (27 percent)&amp;nbsp;and common areas such as living and family rooms (23 percent). &amp;nbsp;The US Government has &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v11i2.pdf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;published data&lt;/a&gt; on household fires and their impact.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Links of interest are posted below. Read them and share with your family.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Selecting a Fire Extinguisher&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilsonfireco.com/fireprevention/facts.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Fire Statistics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/escapeplans/index.shtm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;FEMA: Fire Escape Plan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cooking Fire Safety&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abEY9VvXues&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Using a Fire Escape Ladder (video)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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			<itunes:subtitle>Seamus Ward-Retired NYFD: Home Fire Safety</itunes:subtitle>
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	Seamus Ward, a retired New York City Firefighter and New York City Fire Department Fire Marshall, will be joining Dr. Galati to discuss home fire safety, including prevention of home fires, as well as how to select and use a fire exstinguisher. 
 
	 
 
	An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss. Smoking is the leading cause of fatal residential building fires (19 percent).  The leading areas of fire origin in fatal residential building fires are bedrooms (27 percent) and common areas such as living and family rooms (23 percent).  The US Government has published data on household fires and their impact.
 
	 
 
	 
 
	 
 
	 
 
	 
 
	 
 
	 
 
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	Selecting a Fire Extinguisher
 
	 
 
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Autism Facts: Erik Heyer of Capital Education</title>
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;2&quot; height=&quot;225&quot; hspace=&quot;6&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/erik.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;6&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;Tonight on Your Health First, Dr. Galati will be joined by Erik Heyer, to discuss new research regarding autism. A recent study was published indicating that the number of new cases of autism is on the rise. Why this is so remains somewhat unclear, though increased screening and awareness is contributing to these new findings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-mce-href=&quot;mailto:eheyer@capitalschools.org&quot; href=&quot;mailto:eheyer@capitalschools.org&quot; type=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Erik Heyer&lt;/a&gt;, founder and CEO, is a respected education leader, business manager and social entrepreneur.&amp;nbsp; In 2006, Mr. Heyer established &lt;a data-mce-href=&quot;http://www.thesienaschool.org/&quot; href=&quot;http://www.thesienaschool.org/&quot;&gt;The Siena School&lt;/a&gt; in Silver Spring, MD. The Siena School has quickly become one of Washington, D.C.&amp;rsquo;s leading private schools for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. The school and its staff have earned several honors, along with accolades from area educators, community leaders and the media, including The Washington Post, Washington Diplomat and WUSA&amp;ndash;Channel 9. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Previously, Erik was on the founding team and management committee of &lt;a data-mce-href=&quot;http://www.victoryschools.com/&quot; href=&quot;http://www.victoryschools.com/&quot;&gt;Victory Schools&lt;/a&gt;, a national leader in the charter school and public education reform movements. In 2003, he was awarded a Broad Fellowship in the &lt;a data-mce-href=&quot;http://www.broadacademy.org/&quot; href=&quot;http://www.broadacademy.org/&quot;&gt;Broad Foundation Superintendents Academy&lt;/a&gt;, one of the nation&amp;rsquo;s most prestigious educational leadership training programs. He began his career in finance with Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, before joining New Mountain Capital, a leading private equity investment firm. Mr. Heyer holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in systems engineering with high honors from the University of Virginia. He has served on governing boards of the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, and Calvert Education Services, one of the nation&#39;s oldest homeschooling organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	Here is a link to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;CDC&#39;s new autism report&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	CDC&#39;s &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdc.gov/Features/AutismScreening/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Austism General Information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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			<itunes:subtitle>New Autism Facts: Erik Heyer of Capital Education</itunes:subtitle>
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	Tonight on Your Health First, Dr. Galati will be joined by Erik Heyer, to discuss new research regarding autism. A recent study was published indicating that the number of new cases of autism is on the rise. Why this is so remains somewhat unclear, though increased screening and awareness is contributing to these new findings.
 
	 
	
 
	Erik Heyer, founder and CEO, is a respected education leader, business manager and social entrepreneur.  In 2006, Mr. Heyer established The Siena School in Silver Spring, MD. The Siena School has quickly become one of Washington, D.C.'s leading private schools for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. The school and its staff have earned several honors, along with accolades from area educators, community leaders and the media, including The Washington Post, Washington Diplomat and WUSA-Channel 9. 
 
	 
	
 
	Previously, Erik was on the founding team and management committee of Victory Schools, a national leader in the charter school and public education reform movements. In 2003, he was awarded a Broad Fellowship in the Broad Foundation Superintendents Academy, one of the nation's most prestigious educational leadership training programs. He began his career in finance with Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, before joining New Mountain Capital, a leading private equity investment firm. Mr. Heyer holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in systems engineering with high honors from the University of Virginia. He has served on governing boards of the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, and Calvert Education Services, one of the nation&#39;s oldest homeschooling organizations.
 
	 
 
	Here is a link to the CDC&#39;s new autism report
 
	 
 
	CDC&#39;s Austism General Information

	 
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
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			<title>New  Asthma Treatment: Bronchial Thermoplasty</title>
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	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;140&quot; hspace=&quot;8&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/drkopas11.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;8&quot; width=&quot;100&quot; /&gt;Dr. Lisa Kopas, a pulmonary physician, with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houstonlungdocs.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine&lt;/a&gt;, will be joining Dr. Galati tonight to discuss a new therapy for patients with asthma.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Bronchial thermoplasty is an outpatient procedure that treats severe asthma by going to the source. The lungs consist of multiple airway passages that are surrounded by airway smooth muscle. For patients with asthma, this smooth airway muscle is more susceptible to triggers and irritants that can cause it to constrict and reduce the amount of airflow through the lungs.&amp;nbsp; Bronchial thermoplasty uses radiofrequency waves to shrink the smooth muscle reducing the muscle&amp;rsquo;s ability to constrict, thereby creating a larger airway. This increased airflow results in a decreased frequency of asthma attacks.&lt;/div&gt;
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		&amp;ldquo;Not receiving enough oxygen to breath comfortably is extremely distressing. Bronchial thermoplasty will bring relief to patients who previously may not have had other treatment options,&amp;rdquo; said Lisa Kopas, MD, a pulmonologist at St. Luke&amp;rsquo;s. &amp;ldquo;As a leader in healthcare, St. Luke&amp;rsquo;s is pleased to be the first hospital in Houston to offer this innovative technology to our patients.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/div&gt;
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		Bronchial thermoplasty with the Alair&amp;reg; System is approved by the FDA for adults with severe asthma who are not well controlled on current medications, and is expected to complement asthma medications by providing long-lasting asthma control. The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete, with the patient returning home the same day. To treat the entire lung, the complete bronchial thermoplasty procedure is performed in three separate outpatient treatment sessions, each treating a different area of the lung and scheduled approximately three weeks apart.&lt;/div&gt;
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		Undergoing his first procedure of the bronchial thermoplasty with Dr. Kopas in late October, Pakesbusch experienced minor discomfort immediately following the procedure and returned to work two days later. &amp;ldquo;The first treatment was a piece of cake,&amp;rdquo; remembers Pakesbusch.&amp;nbsp; He completed his third and final procedure in mid-December.&lt;/div&gt;
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		&amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;m looking forward to 2012 being a great year,&amp;rdquo; adds Pakesbusch. &amp;ldquo;I am feeling so much better!&amp;rdquo;&lt;/div&gt;
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		&amp;ldquo;As a pulmonologist who treats severe asthmatics I am excited to offer bronchial thermoplasty, a well tested, permanent treatment which improves quality of life. Not only has this bronchoscopic treatment been shown to decrease exacerbations and visits to the ER but has very few complications or side effects,&amp;rdquo; explains Dr. Kopas.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;25-Mar-12 2:45 PM
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			<itunes:subtitle>New  Asthma Treatment: Bronchial Thermoplasty</itunes:subtitle>
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	Dr. Lisa Kopas, a pulmonary physician, with Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, will be joining Dr. Galati tonight to discuss a new therapy for patients with asthma.
 
	 
 
	Bronchial thermoplasty is an outpatient procedure that treats severe asthma by going to the source. The lungs consist of multiple airway passages that are surrounded by airway smooth muscle. For patients with asthma, this smooth airway muscle is more susceptible to triggers and irritants that can cause it to constrict and reduce the amount of airflow through the lungs.  Bronchial thermoplasty uses radiofrequency waves to shrink the smooth muscle reducing the muscle's ability to constrict, thereby creating a larger airway. This increased airflow results in a decreased frequency of asthma attacks.
 
	 
 
	 
		&quot;Not receiving enough oxygen to breath comfortably is extremely distressing. Bronchial thermoplasty will bring relief to patients who previously may not have had other treatment options,&quot; said Lisa Kopas, MD, a pulmonologist at St. Luke's. &quot;As a leader in healthcare, St. Luke's is pleased to be the first hospital in Houston to offer this innovative technology to our patients.&quot;
	 
		 
	 
		Bronchial thermoplasty with the Alair&amp;reg; System is approved by the FDA for adults with severe asthma who are not well controlled on current medications, and is expected to complement asthma medications by providing long-lasting asthma control. The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete, with the patient returning home the same day. To treat the entire lung, the complete bronchial thermoplasty procedure is performed in three separate outpatient treatment sessions, each treating a different area of the lung and scheduled approximately three weeks apart.
	 
		 
	 
		Undergoing his first procedure of the bronchial thermoplasty with Dr. Kopas in late October, Pakesbusch experienced minor discomfort immediately following the procedure and returned to work two days later. &quot;The first treatment was a piece of cake,&quot; remembers Pakesbusch.  He completed his third and final procedure in mid-December.
	 
		 
	 
		&quot;I'm looking forward to 2012 being a great year,&quot; adds Pakesbusch. &quot;I am feeling so much better!&quot;
	 
		&quot;As a pulmonologist who treats severe asthmatics I am excited to offer bronchial thermoplasty, a well tested, permanent treatment which improves quality of life. Not only has this bronchoscopic treatment been shown to decrease exacerbations and visits to the ER but has very few complications or side effects,&quot; explains Dr. Kopas.

 
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.yourhealthfirst.com/en/art/748/</link>
			<title>Dick Chaney Gets a Heart Transplant: Dr. Matthias Loebe The Methodist Hospital</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;
	Dr. Matthias Loebe with discuss with Dr. Galati the announcement that Dick Chaney received a heart transplant yesterday. Dr. Loebe is a Heart Transplant surgeon and Surgical Director at the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center. The Methodist Hospital in Houston has the largest transplant program in all of Texas.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	More information on Dick Chaney and his heart transplant can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/us/politics/dick-cheney-recovering-after-getting-a-new-heart.html?ref=politics&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	Information on the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center can be found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.methodisthealth.com/mtc.cfm?id=35448&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;
 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;25-Mar-12 2:00 PM
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			<itunes:subtitle>Dick Chaney Gets a Heart Transplant: Dr. Matthias Loebe The Methodist Hospital</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>
	Dr. Matthias Loebe with discuss with Dr. Galati the announcement that Dick Chaney received a heart transplant yesterday. Dr. Loebe is a Heart Transplant surgeon and Surgical Director at the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center. The Methodist Hospital in Houston has the largest transplant program in all of Texas.
 
	 
 
	More information on Dick Chaney and his heart transplant can be found here.
 
	 
 
	Information on the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center can be found here.
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.yourhealthfirst.com/en/art/750/</link>
			<title>Nine Foods to Suppress Your Appetite: Dan Campolieta</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;3&quot; height=&quot;227&quot; hspace=&quot;7&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/dan camp.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;7&quot; width=&quot;194&quot; /&gt;Dan Campolieta, a professional musician and fitness coach, will join Dr. Galati to discuss tips to reduce the urge to eat, by selecting the right foods to consume.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	Dan Campolieta&#39;s &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.texasliver.com/2012/01/healthy-breakfast-1-meal-of-the-day-with-dan-campolieta/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;video on the importance of breakfast &lt;/a&gt;is available here.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	If you&#39;re like most people, conquering your appetite is one of the biggest challenges you face in your fitness and weight loss journey. As soon as the word &amp;quot;diet&amp;quot; crosses your lips, you may find yourself craving all the junk you know you&#39;re not supposed to eat. The secret is eating the right foods to help calm the cravings for the wrong ones. Adding these 9 easy-to-find, tasty foods to your meal plan can help you rein in your appetite before it gets out of control!&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Oatmeal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	This hot cereal is high in fiber and low on the glycemic index, which means it fills you up and takes a long time to digest. Research has shown that diets high in slow-burning carbohydrates like oatmeal suppress the hunger hormone grehlin more effectively than diets high in fat do. In fact, when you eat oatmeal for breakfast, you may find that your appetite is lower at lunchtime. Steel-cut or rolled oats digest more slowly than the &amp;quot;instant&amp;quot; variety do, so it&#39;s worth taking a few extra minutes in the morning to prepare your breakfast the old-fashioned way.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Apples&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	Not only are apples nutritious, but what sets them apart from other fruits is pectin, a soluble fiber that helps regulate blood sugar, keeps you full, and sustains your energy. One medium apple with skin contains 4 grams of fiber, which is more than you&#39;d get in an average slice of whole wheat bread. Add an apple and some cinnamon to your morning oatmeal for an appetite-suppressing breakfast.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Pine nuts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	These edible pine-tree seeds contain more protein than any other nut or seed, and their oil stimulates two appetite-suppressing hormones (cholecystokinin [CCK] and glucagon-like peptide-1) that tell your brain you&#39;re not hungry. Blend pine nuts with basil, garlic, and a little olive oil to make pesto, or sprinkle them on your salad or oatmeal for a delicious, nutty crunch.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Salad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	The fiber in typical salad vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, spinach, celery, cucumbers, broccoli, and peppers is very filling and helps slow the release of glucose into your bloodstream. Studies have shown that when people start a meal with a small salad, they eat significantly fewer calories in the meal itself. Just watch out for the high-fat dressings (or worse, fat-free dressings that are high in sugar). Try having the dressing on the side and dipping your fork into it for easy portion control, or simply add a dash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice for a tasty, super-low-calorie option. Bonus tip: Try to eat a vegetable at every meal to keep your appetite at bay all day long.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Olive oil and other unsaturated fats&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	Researchers at the University of California at Irvine found that unsaturated fat causes the intestines to release a compound (oleoylethanolamide) that has been shown to reduce appetite and stimulate weight loss. Some great unsaturated fat choices include avocados, olives and olive oil, almonds, salmon, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, and sesame seeds. These foods are high in calories, so enjoy them in moderation while regulating your appetite.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Flaxseeds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	Flax is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds are also very high in protein and fiber, making them excellent for appetite control. Sprinkle ground flaxseeds over oatmeal, salads, or yogurt, or add them to smoothies to help stabilize your blood sugar and turn off the hunger hormones.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Beans&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	The fiber in beans increases CCK, a digestive hormone that&#39;s a natural appetite suppressant. A research study at the University of California at Davis found that men who ate a high-fiber meal containing beans had CCK levels that were two times higher than when they ate a low-fiber meal. Beans also keep your blood sugar steady, which helps stave off hunger.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Whey protein&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	New studies suggest that whey protein stimulates the hormones that increase the feeling of being full. In one study, researchers at the University of Surrey in England found that people who consumed whey protein felt fuller and more satisfied with less food. Whey also stabilizes blood sugar, and that can help control food urges. Make a drink with &lt;a href=&quot;http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/wheyprotein?referringRepId=72418&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Beachbody&#39;s Whey Protein Powder&lt;/a&gt;to calm your appetite any time of the day.&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;Spicy foods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	Capsaicin, the ingredient that gives peppers their heat, can also help control your raging appetite. A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that capsaicin-rich foods may help you consume fewer calories, plus they help support weight loss by suppressing your appetite and making you feel fuller. You can add hot pepper sauce to tomato juice, stir-fry some Anaheim or Serrano peppers with other vegetables, or cook up some jalape&amp;ntilde;o or poblano peppers in your omelet. Other spicy ingredients may have similar effects, so try adding spices like hot mustard and curry to your salads and meats.&lt;/div&gt;
 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;25-Mar-12 2:00 PM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>Nine Foods to Suppress Your Appetite: Dan Campolieta</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>
	Dan Campolieta, a professional musician and fitness coach, will join Dr. Galati to discuss tips to reduce the urge to eat, by selecting the right foods to consume.
 
	 
 
	Dan Campolieta&#39;s video on the importance of breakfast is available here.
 
	 
 
	If you&#39;re like most people, conquering your appetite is one of the biggest challenges you face in your fitness and weight loss journey. As soon as the word &quot;diet&quot; crosses your lips, you may find yourself craving all the junk you know you&#39;re not supposed to eat. The secret is eating the right foods to help calm the cravings for the wrong ones. Adding these 9 easy-to-find, tasty foods to your meal plan can help you rein in your appetite before it gets out of control! 
	 
	Oatmeal 
	This hot cereal is high in fiber and low on the glycemic index, which means it fills you up and takes a long time to digest. Research has shown that diets high in slow-burning carbohydrates like oatmeal suppress the hunger hormone grehlin more effectively than diets high in fat do. In fact, when you eat oatmeal for breakfast, you may find that your appetite is lower at lunchtime. Steel-cut or rolled oats digest more slowly than the &quot;instant&quot; variety do, so it&#39;s worth taking a few extra minutes in the morning to prepare your breakfast the old-fashioned way. 
	 
	Apples 
	Not only are apples nutritious, but what sets them apart from other fruits is pectin, a soluble fiber that helps regulate blood sugar, keeps you full, and sustains your energy. One medium apple with skin contains 4 grams of fiber, which is more than you&#39;d get in an average slice of whole wheat bread. Add an apple and some cinnamon to your morning oatmeal for an appetite-suppressing breakfast. 
	 
	Pine nuts 
	These edible pine-tree seeds contain more protein than any other nut or seed, and their oil stimulates two appetite-suppressing hormones (cholecystokinin [CCK] and glucagon-like peptide-1) that tell your brain you&#39;re not hungry. Blend pine nuts with basil, garlic, and a little olive oil to make pesto, or sprinkle them on your salad or oatmeal for a delicious, nutty crunch. 
	 
	Salad 
	The fiber in typical salad vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, spinach, celery, cucumbers, broccoli, and peppers is very filling and helps slow the release of glucose into your bloodstream. Studies have shown that when people start a meal with a small salad, they eat significantly fewer calories in the meal itself. Just watch out for the high-fat dressings (or worse, fat-free dressings that are high in sugar). Try having the dressing on the side and dipping your fork into it for easy portion control, or simply add a dash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice for a tasty, super-low-calorie option. Bonus tip: Try to eat a vegetable at every meal to keep your appetite at bay all day long. 
	 
	Olive oil and other unsaturated fats 
	Researchers at the University of California at Irvine found that unsaturated fat causes the intestines to release a compound (oleoylethanolamide) that has been shown to reduce appetite and stimulate weight loss. Some great unsaturated fat choices include avocados, olives and olive oil, almonds, salmon, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, and sesame seeds. These foods are high in calories, so enjoy them in moderation while regulating your appetite. 
	 
	Flaxseeds 
	Flax is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds are also very high in protein and fiber, making them excellent for appetite control. Sprinkle ground flaxseeds over oatmeal, salads, or yogurt, or add them to smoothies to help stabilize your blood sugar and turn off the hunger hormones. 
	 
	Beans 
	The fiber in beans increases CCK, a digestive hormone that&#39;s a natural appetite suppressant. A research study at the University of California at Davis found that men who ate a high-fiber meal containing beans had CCK levels that were two times higher than when they ate a low-fiber meal. Beans also keep your blood sugar steady, which helps stave off hunger. 
	 
	Whey protein 
	New studies suggest that whey protein stimulates the hormones that increase the feeling of being full. In one study, researchers at the University of Surrey in England found that people who consumed whey protein felt fuller and more satisfied with less food. Whey also stabilizes blood sugar, and that can help control food urges. Make a drink with Beachbody&#39;s Whey Protein Powderto calm your appetite any time of the day. 
	 
	Spicy foods 
	Capsaicin, the ingredient that gives peppers their heat, can also help control your raging appetite. A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that capsaicin-rich foods may help you consume fewer calories, plus they help support weight loss by suppressing your appetite and making you feel fuller. You can add hot pepper sauce to tomato juice, stir-fry some Anaheim or Serrano peppers with other vegetables, or cook up some jalape&amp;ntilde;o or poblano peppers in your omelet. Other spicy ingredients may have similar effects, so try adding spices like hot mustard and curry to your salads and meats.
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.yourhealthfirst.com/en/art/747/</link>
			<title>Hepatitis C Now Killing More Baby Boomers Than HIV: Dr. Bruce Bacon Explains</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; border=&quot;2&quot; height=&quot;155&quot; hspace=&quot;4&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/bacon(2).jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;4&quot; width=&quot;225&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;Tonight, Dr. Bruce Bacon from St. Louis University will join Dr. Joe Galati and discuss a recent article explaining that there are more deaths from Hepatitis C over HIV. &lt;a href=&quot;http://internalmed.slu.edu/gi/index.php?page=bruce-r-bacon-m-d-2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Dr. Bacon&lt;/a&gt; is the James F. King MD Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology, and Professor of Medicine; Co-Director, Liver Center at St. Louis University. Dr. Bacon and Dr. Galati are both liver specialists.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that the rate of hepatitis-related deaths exceeded AIDS deaths caused by the HIV virus over the past decade. Researchers examined 22 million death records nationwide from 1999 to 2007 and found that 15,000 people died of hepatitis C compared to 13,000 deaths from HIV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;
	&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis is a viral infection that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and death. The virus has different forms including A, B and C.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;The highest risk group appears to be people born between 1945 and 1965 who make up about 75 percent of the 3.2 million with the hepatitis C virus, according to the study released this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine. About 1.4 million people have chronic hepatitis B, according to the study.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;font class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; face=&quot;'times new roman', times, serif&quot;&gt;An abstract of the article can be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.annals.org/content/156/4/271.abstract&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;read here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:times new roman,times,serif;&quot;&gt;If you have risk factors, get tested. Free testing is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasliver.com/free-hepatitis-c-testing/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;availabe here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;26-Feb-12 4:00 PM
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			<itunes:subtitle>Hepatitis C Now Killing More Baby Boomers Than HIV: Dr. Bruce Bacon Explains</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>
	Tonight, Dr. Bruce Bacon from St. Louis University will join Dr. Joe Galati and discuss a recent article explaining that there are more deaths from Hepatitis C over HIV. Dr. Bacon is the James F. King MD Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology, and Professor of Medicine; Co-Director, Liver Center at St. Louis University. Dr. Bacon and Dr. Galati are both liver specialists.
 
	 
	
 
	A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that the rate of hepatitis-related deaths exceeded AIDS deaths caused by the HIV virus over the past decade. Researchers examined 22 million death records nationwide from 1999 to 2007 and found that 15,000 people died of hepatitis C compared to 13,000 deaths from HIV.
 
	 
	
 
	Hepatitis is a viral infection that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and death. The virus has different forms including A, B and C.

	The highest risk group appears to be people born between 1945 and 1965 who make up about 75 percent of the 3.2 million with the hepatitis C virus, according to the study released this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine. About 1.4 million people have chronic hepatitis B, according to the study. 

	An abstract of the article can be read here. 

	If you have risk factors, get tested. Free testing is availabe here. 
 
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			<author>Joseph Galati - noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.yourhealthfirst.com/en/art/743/</link>
			<title>L. Kristin Newby, M.D. - American Heart Month Go Red for Women</title>
			<description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;230&quot; hspace=&quot;3&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/newby.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;3&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; /&gt;L. Kristin Newby, M.D., will be joining Dr. Galati this evening to discuss American Heart Month, and the Go Red for Women effort to bring light to the risk factors women face with heart disease.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	Dr. Newby is Professor of Medicine-Cardiology, and Director of the Biosignature Advanced Biomarker Group, and Co-Director of the Duke Cardiac Care Unit.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&amp;nbsp;Dr. Newby&amp;rsquo;s general research interests include risk stratification in patients with acute and chronic coronary artery disease, discovery and application of biomarkers in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and heart disease in women.&amp;nbsp; Her focus on the genomic contribution to the development of coronary artery disease has informed her position as co-investigator in several ongoing projects exploring the use of RNA expression profiling, proteomics, and metabolomics for coronary event risk stratification.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	At the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Dr. Newby has led clinical trials of new therapies and treatment strategies for acute coronary syndromes.&amp;nbsp; She has been the principal investigator of multiple studies assessing the use of novel protein biomarkers to enhance risk stratification and guide treatment selection in cardiovascular disease, and is currently pursuing the application of genomics for this purpose.&amp;nbsp; She has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	For more information on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;American Heart Month&lt;/a&gt;, check out the following links of interest.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Conditions_UCM_305346_SubHomePage.jsp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack or Stroke&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://handsonlycpr.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Hands Only CPR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/UnderstandYourRiskofHeartAttack/Understand-Your-Risk-of-Heart-Attack_UCM_002040_Article.jsp#.TzfMZ1GSB5g&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Heart Attack Risk Factors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;American Stroke Association&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/About-Cholesterol_UCM_001220_Article.jsp#.TzfMvFGSB5g&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Elevated Cholesterol&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Giving/ForIndividuals/JoinanEvent/Jump-Rope-for-Heart-Event_UCM_315609_SubHomePage.jsp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Jump Rope for Heart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
 
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;12-Feb-12 8:00 AM
</description>
			<itunes:subtitle>L. Kristin Newby, M.D. - American Heart Month Go Red for Women</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:summary>
	L. Kristin Newby, M.D., will be joining Dr. Galati this evening to discuss American Heart Month, and the Go Red for Women effort to bring light to the risk factors women face with heart disease.
 
	 
 
	Dr. Newby is Professor of Medicine-Cardiology, and Director of the Biosignature Advanced Biomarker Group, and Co-Director of the Duke Cardiac Care Unit. 
 
	 
 
	 Dr. Newby's general research interests include risk stratification in patients with acute and chronic coronary artery disease, discovery and application of biomarkers in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and heart disease in women.  Her focus on the genomic contribution to the development of coronary artery disease has informed her position as co-investigator in several ongoing projects exploring the use of RNA expression profiling, proteomics, and metabolomics for coronary event risk stratification.
 
	 
 
	At the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Dr. Newby has led clinical trials of new therapies and treatment strategies for acute coronary syndromes.  She has been the principal investigator of multiple studies assessing the use of novel protein biomarkers to enhance risk stratification and guide treatment selection in cardiovascular disease, and is currently pursuing the application of genomics for this purpose.  She has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications.
 
	 
 
	For more information on American Heart Month, check out the following links of interest.
 
	 
 
	Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack or Stroke
 
	 
 
	Hands Only CPR
 
	 
 
	Heart Attack Risk Factors
 
	 
 
	American Stroke Association
 
	 
 
	Elevated Cholesterol
 
	 
 
	Jump Rope for Heart
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	&lt;img align=&quot;left&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; hspace=&quot;5&quot; src=&quot;/attachments/wysiwyg/1/mashed.jpg&quot; vspace=&quot;5&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;We love vegetables. Adding fresh vegetables to your diet is key to good health, wellness, and weight control. In a recent blog entry by &lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tara Parker-Pope&lt;/a&gt; from the New York Times, she outlines several terrific recipes that are easy to add these great vegetables to your diet.&lt;/div&gt;
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	The recipes are hear, and relatively easy to follow and prepare. The main obstacle is your unwillingness to try new vegetables and &lt;span class=&quot;scayt-ignore&quot; data-scayt_word=&quot;fla&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;7&quot;&gt;fla&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;vors&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;10&quot;&gt;vors&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/hot-vegetables-for-cold-weather/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The entire blog entry and recipes is posted here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;
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	Another recipe we &lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;foundd&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;34&quot;&gt;foundd&lt;/span&gt; was &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/creamy_mashed_cauliflower.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;Cre&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;12&quot;&gt;Cre&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;amy&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;15&quot;&gt;amy&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;Mashe&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;21&quot;&gt;Mashe&lt;/span&gt;d &lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;Caulif&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;32&quot;&gt;Caulif&lt;/span&gt;lower&lt;/a&gt;. This can be made with ease, and is a great substitute for traditional mashed potatoes. &lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;Serv&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;123&quot;&gt;Serv&lt;/span&gt;ing one-quarter of the calories that mashed potatoes have, this is a healthy &lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;alte&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;186&quot;&gt;alte&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-scayt_word=&quot;rnative&quot; data-scaytid=&quot;203&quot;&gt;rnative&lt;/span&gt;, and much more nutritious.&lt;/div&gt;
 
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	We love vegetables. Adding fresh vegetables to your diet is key to good health, wellness, and weight control. In a recent blog entry by Tara Parker-Pope from the New York Times, she outlines several terrific recipes that are easy to add these great vegetables to your diet.
 
	 
 
	The recipes are hear, and relatively easy to follow and prepare. The main obstacle is your unwillingness to try new vegetables and flavors.
 
	 
 
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	Another recipe we foundd was Creamy Mashed Cauliflower. This can be made with ease, and is a great substitute for traditional mashed potatoes. Serving one-quarter of the calories that mashed potatoes have, this is a healthy alternative, and much more nutritious.
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			<description> On Sunday July 13, 2008, Chrostopher Kennedy Lawford will join Dr. Galati on Your Health First to discuss his bout with hepatitis C and eventual treatment and cure.    Born into enormous privilege as well as burdened by gut-wrenching family tragedy, Christopher Kennedy Lawford now shares his life story, offering a rare glimpse into the private worlds of the rich and famous of both Washington politics and the Hollywood elite. A triumphantly inspiring memoir, the first from a Kennedy family member since Rose Kennedy's 1974 autobiography, Lawford's Symptoms of Withdrawal tells the bittersweet truth about life inside America's greatest family legacy.    As the firstborn child of famed Rat Pack actor Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy, sister to John F. Kennedy, Christopher Kennedy Lawford grew up with presidents and movie stars as close relatives and personal friends. Lawford recalls Marilyn Monroe teaching him to dance the twist in his living room when he was still a toddler, being...
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			<description>&lt;h1&gt;Dr. Joe Galati Moves to KTRH&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;div&gt;After a successful run on Clear Channel's 950 KPRC, Your Health First, hosted by Dr. Joe Galati, is moving down the dial to Houston's &lt;a href=&quot;http://ktrh.com/main.html&quot;&gt;New Radio 740 KTRH&lt;/a&gt;. Dr. Galati is a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasliver.com/&quot;&gt;Hepatologist&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;( liver specialists) in the world famous Texas Medical Center, and&amp;nbsp;is Medical Director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at The Methodist Hospital.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;In addition to the weekly radio program, Dr. Galati is the on-air Medical Expert for KTRH, discussing health issues in the news. Every Monday morning, he can also be heard on the Monday Medical Minute during the morning news broadcast with &lt;a href=&quot;http://ktrh.com/pages/staff.html&quot;&gt;JP and Lana&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&quot;Your Health First is&amp;nbsp;my small contribution to address the various health issues we face daily. The goal of the program each week it to educate the public to become involved in their health, and learn about the preventative steps they can take to remain health. I enjoy discussing disease awareness and screening. In just about all situations, early intervention will lead to a better outcome&quot; states Dr. Galati. &lt;/div&gt;
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			<description> 	End of 2010 Health and Wellness Round-up   	Lauren Thomas, RN, NP-C: Liver Specialists of Texas   	    	Mike Wilson, M.D. : Texas Heart Institute   	    	Deb Keener Brown: Health Enthusiast   	    	Dave Dillon: Radio Executive  	   	Betsy McKay  	Wall Street Journal  	Hiding Salt in our Foods  	August 8, 2010   	   	Susan Escudier, M.D.  	Texas Oncology  	2010 Cancer Update: Risks, Screening, and Prevention of Cancer  	  	March 7, 2010  	read more   	    	   	Michael Weiner, M.D.  	University of Indiana  	Problems with Referrals to Specialists  	  	February 28, 2010  	Read more  	    	Daniel Duick, MD, FACP, FACE  	American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists  	Update on Thyroid Disease Awareness  	read more   	    	Rocco Caruso, M.D.  	Hematology/Oncology  	New York, New York  	Update in Leukemia  	read more  	  	Herman Ortiz, LVN, CCRC  	Research Specialists of Texas  	New Hepatitis C Research Opportunities  	Read more   	    	Past Weeks  	  	Best of Your Health First This...

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			<description> 	Dr. Joseph S. Galati is a native of Long Island, New York. He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George&#39;s University School of Medicine.  	  	Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine under the direction of Dr. Donald E. Wilson, currently the Dean at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.  	  	Wanting to pursue further training and expertise in Liver Disease/Transplant Medicine, Dr. Galati left New York City for Omaha, Nebraska. He performed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Transplant Medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center.  	    	After...

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&lt;div&gt;Your Health First is the the most consumer oriented health program available on radio.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Joe Galati, a leading authority on liver transplantation, liver disease and gastroenterology is your personable host.&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://texasliver.com/&quot;&gt;Dr. Galati &lt;/a&gt;is the Medical Director of&amp;nbsp; the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.methodisthealth.com/tmhs/home.do;jsessionid=0BD92F50C39A852F35DF980A0034A252&quot;&gt;The Methodist Hospital&lt;/a&gt;, located in Houston, Texas. He,&amp;nbsp;along with his team of national and international experts in medicine, healthcare and research, guide listeners through decoding complex medical jargon to simple, easy to use information.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/div&gt;
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			<description>This holiday season, think in terms of health. I have selected some of the best health related gifts that would have mass appeal, and certainly kick start someone to think seriously about better health. Spend your hard earned money on a gift that will make in impact on a loved ones health and well being.  Heart Rate Monitors  A day does not go by where I do not recommend a heart rate monitor to a patient of mine. Why? It keeps us all honest as we exercise. For years it has been shown that the intensity at which you exercise is proportional to the effect exercise will have on your metabolism. Patients regularly tell me they exercise almost daily, but on further explaination, it's a lazy stroll with the 10 year old beagle. Forget it. I would not count that as exercise for a minute. A heart rate monitor will keep track of your heart rate, and guide you as to whether you need to step it up or slow it down, aiming for the all important target heart rate, calculated as 80% of your maximum...

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			<title>What is the Source of Your Health Information?</title>
			<description>Objectives: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Release Date: 21-Aug-06 10:00 PM&lt;br&gt;Expiration Date: 19-Nov-06 10:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tell us where you currently get your health information from?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.yourhealthfirst.com/en/sur/?1</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Ut wisis enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Release Date: 22-Feb-06 3:21 PM&lt;br&gt;Expiration Date: 22-May-06 3:21 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diem nonummynibh euismod tincidunt ut lacreet dolore magna aliguam erat volutpat. Ut wisis enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tution ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis te feugifacilisi. &lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci taion ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex en commodo consequat. Duis te feugifacilisi per suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex en commodo consequat.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diem nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut lacreet dolore magna aliguam erat volutpat. &lt;/p&gt;

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			<author>noemail@yourhealthfirst.com</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:21:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<category>Courses</category>
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<dc:subject>Course</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2006-02-22T21:21:13Z</dc:date>
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