Do you suffer from red irritated eyes, itchiness or swelling in your eyes? It could be conjunctivitis, better known as pinkeye.
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- Segment Number 5
- Audio File ER_101/1407er5e.mp3
- Featured Speaker Lorraine Metzler, MD
- Organization The American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Lorrie Metzler, a Tulane University alumnus from New Orleans, LA, is a member of the "Spokesperson Network," of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Metzler is on the staff of East Jefferson General Hospital, and currently airs weekly as the medical expert for the New Orleans Fox Radio Broadcast, 99.5 FM.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur
Sporting events such as snowboarding and skiing were once considered "extreme." But slope-style events have now become mainstream. How can you protect yourself from injury?
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File ER_101/1407er5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Christopher Hogrefe, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Christopher Hogrefe, MD, is a clinical assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Iowa. In addition to his clinical responsibilities in the emergency department, he serves as a team physician for the University of Iowa Hawkeye baseball, basketball, tennis, and field hockey teams.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
A new study looked at states that decriminalized marijuana and found an increase in the number of children requiring medical intervention.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File ER_101/1407er5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Sam Wang, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Sam Wang completed his general pediatric residency and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at Children’s Hospital in Colorado, and then his medical toxicology fellowship at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center at Denver Health. He is currently an assistant professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado, where he practices Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, and is also on faculty at the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Leigh Vincour, MD
Heroin abuse and overdoses are on the rise. Dr. Marsha Ford helps shed some light on this lethal addictive drug.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File ER_101/1407er5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Marsha Ford, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Marsha Ford practices medical toxicology and is director of North Carolina's state poison center. She is adjunct professor of emergency medicine at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Ford has received the American College of Emergency Physicians Council Meritorious Service Award in 2003. In 2001, she received the George Podgorny Service Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in the Field of Emergency Medicine, North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Ford also received the Emergency Physician of the Year Award from the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians in 1997. She is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
You certainly wouldn't think of wine and chocolate as "health foods," but they actually do contain health benefits when consumed in moderation.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File ER_101/1407er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Bruce Lobitz, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Bruce Lobitz is an emergency physician in Columbia, SC. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and has been in community practice in South Carolina for 16 years. Dr. Lobitz is a Fellow of ACEP and has done numerous media interviews for both radio and print news organizations, including the New York Times.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
- Guest Email Address blobitz@aol.com
Are you prepared for the potential risks that ice and snow bring? Dr. James Williams provides some life-saving suggestions.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File ER_101/1405er5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker James Williams, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
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Guest Bio
Dr. James Williams has served as emergency department medical director at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital since 2002. He also is vice chief of staff at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital.
Dr. Williams earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Loyola College in 1985. After graduating in 1991 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on an Army scholarship, he completed a surgical internship at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He completed a year as a general medical officer at Fort Hood prior to doing his general surgery residency at Brook Army Medical Center. Beginning in July 1996, he served as the brigade surgeon for First Armored Division Artillery in Germany and Bosnia.
Dr. Williams is active regionally and nationally serving on the board of directors for the Texas College of Emergency Physicians and the Public Relations Committee for the American College of Emergency Physicians. He also is the medical director for Master Train, a regional medical education company and EMS Director for Southwest Ambulance. In addition, Dr. Williams is a consultant for WOAI TV’s morning show SA Living and the San Antonio Express News. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur, MD
Carbon monoxide is a very serious threat when the temperatures drop. Be sure you and your family members are protected against this silent killer.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File ER_101/1405er5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Eric Lavonas, MD
- Organization The American College of Emergency Physicians
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Guest Bio
Dr. Eric Lavonas is an emergency physician at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He’s also the associate director of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, and an expert in toxicology. Dr. Lavonas is also an ACEP spokesperson.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur
One very serious risk with the arctic cold and wind chills is frostbite.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File ER_101/1405er5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Juan Fitz, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Juan Fitz is an Attending Emergency Physician and Co-Medical Director of the Chest Pain Center at Covenant Medical in Lubbock, Texas. He is also on the Clinical Faculty at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Dr. Fitz is a post board member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians, past chair of the Texas Medical Association Trauma Committee and Past President of the Lubbock County Medical Society.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur, MD
The polar vortex has brought deadly cold to many areas of the country this winter. Are you protecting yourself and your loved ones against hypothermia?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File ER_101/1405er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Juan Fitz, MD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Dr. Juan Fitz is an Attending Emergency Physician and Co-Medical Director of the Chest Pain Center at Covenant Medical in Lubbock, Texas. He is also on the Clinical Faculty at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Dr. Fitz is a post board member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians, past chair of the Texas Medical Association Trauma Committee and Past President of the Lubbock County Medical Society.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur, MD
A poor medical liability environment drives up healthcare costs and creates longer ER wait times. Find out how your state graded in the recent ACEP EM report card.
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- Segment Number 5
- Audio File ER_101/1403er5e.mp3
- Featured Speaker Douglas Brosnan, MD, JD
- Organization American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio Douglas Brosnan, MD, JD, is Director of Provider Relations for CEP America. He completed his Bachelor of Science with honors at the University of California-Los Angeles. He is a U.C. Hastings-trained attorney and a full-time Emergency Physician at a Level 2 Trauma Center near Sacramento, CA. Dr. Brosnan has prior experience as a legislative analyst; publishes and lectures frequently, and is also an editor for the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. He is currently on the California Medical Association's (CMA's) board of trustees, serves on CMA's Medi-Cal Technical Advisory Panel and is the Immediate Past President of the Placer-Nevada County Medical Association.
- Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur, MD
