If a patient has been exposed to an infected mosquito, what are the chances the Zika virus will cause mutation in her unborn child?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File ER_101/1604er5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Daniel Saltzma, MD
- Guest Website MFM Associates
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Guest Bio
Dr. Daniel Saltzman is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist with subspecialty certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine. He currently serves as a Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
He completed his MFM fellowship training at the Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and has since held numerous leadership positions while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, SUNY Stony Brook and New York University.
He has been recognized with several awards as an authority in the field of high risk obstetrics and has authored many publications, book reviews and chapters, has received NIH research grant funding, and is a regular lecturer on perinatal issues.
Dr. Saltzman specializes in invasive fetal diagnostic procedures (e.g. chorionic villous sampling and amniocentesis), diabetes, and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, advanced maternal age, multiple gestations, prenatal diagnostic testing and diagnostic ultrasound. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
Most doctors recommend waiting 3-6 months post-miscarriage to try again. New research disputes that advice.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File ER_101/1604er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD
- Guest Website NICHD
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Guest Bio
Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD, is a senior investigator and chief of the Epidemiology Branch. He earned both his master's degree in Statistics and his doctorate degree in Epidemiology from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Overall, his research interests focus on epidemiological methods and reproductive epidemiology.
He has specific interests in biomarkers and their impact on general health, particularly women's health (i.e., endometriosis, infertility, and menstrual cycle function). - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
How often should you really wash your hair?
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File ER_101/1603er5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Angela J. Lamb, MD
- Guest Website Angela J. Lamb
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Guest Bio
Dr. Angela J. Lamb is the Director of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology Faculty Practice. She is an Ivy-League educated, board certified Dermatologist. Prior to joining Mount Sinai Dermatology, Dr. Lamb completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Minnesota. She received her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Her breadth of knowledge comes from training with some of the true experts in the field of dermatology from all over the country. She has published articles on a range of topics, including nail diseases and long-term corticosteroid use in dermatology.
Dr. Lamb welcomes patients of all ages and has great expertise in the treatment of acne, eczema, and skin cancer detection. She enjoys living and working in the community that she serves and considers the practice of dermatology to be the fulfillment of one of her life's greatest passions. When you see her as a patient she will treat your interaction as a privilege. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
How do this year's recommendations differ from 2015?
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File ER_101/1603er5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker David Katz, MD
- Guest Website David Katz
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Guest Bio
David Katz, MD, MPS, FACPM, PACP, FACLM is the founding director (1998) of Yale University's Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, and current President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
He earned his BA degree from Dartmouth College (1984); his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1988); and his MPH from the Yale University School of Public Health (1993). He completed sequential residency training in Internal Medicine, and Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He is a two-time diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and a board-certified specialist in Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He has received two Honorary Doctorates.
Dr. Katz has published roughly 200 scientific articles and textbook chapters, and 15 books to date, including multiple editions of leading textbooks in both Preventive Medicine and nutrition. Recognized globally for expertise in nutrition, weight management and the prevention of chronic disease, he has a social media following of well over half a million.
In 2015, Dr. Katz established the True Health Initiative to help convert what we know about lifestyle as medicine into what we do about it, in the service of adding years to lives and life to years around the globe. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
Is wild oregano oil able to kill the new super strains of drug resistant bacteria?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File ER_101/1603er5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Cass Ingram, DO
- Book Title The Cure is in The Cupboard
- Guest Website Cass Ingram
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Guest Bio
Dr. Cass Ingram is a nutritional physician who received a B.S. in biology and chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa (1979) and a D.O. from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA (1984).
Dr. Ingram has since written over 20 books on natural healing. He has given answers and hope to millions through lectures on thousands of radio/TV shows. His research and writing have led to countless cures and discoveries. Dr. Ingram presents hundreds of health tips and insights in his many books on health, nutrition, and disease prevention.
Dr. Ingram is one of North America's leading experts on the health benefits and disease fighting properties of wild medicinal spice extracts. A popular media personality, he has appeared on over 5,000 radio and TV shows. He now travels the world promoting perfect health, the natural way. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
Why is skipping meals bad for weight management?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File ER_101/1603er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Isabel K. Smith, MS, RD, CDN
- Guest Website Isabel Smith Nutrition
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Guest Bio
Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition (www.IsabelSmithNutrition.com), is a New York City-based Registered Dietitian and fitness expert; she has led hundreds of people worldwide to successfully reach their nutrition, fitness and wellness goals.
Isabel is a life-long health and wellness lover, fitness expert and trained health communicator, and has extensive training in many areas of holistic wellness and Clinical Nutrition.
In her private practice, Isabel works as a concierge nutritionist for both individual and corporate clients including Fortune 500 corporations and their C-level executives. Isabel also works as a nutrition consultant for the Hospital for Special Surgery, Reboot with Joe, and is on the Medical Advisory Board of Rejuvenetics Global.
Additionally, Isabel has extensive experience training athletes in fitness and sports nutrition and has worked with professional tennis players, the Boston Red Sox farm teams, collegiate level athletes at Harvard, and athletes at the Kent School in Kent, Connecticut.
Isabel has been featured in Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Skinnyms.com, RadioMD.com, Rebootwithjoe.com, Eat This Not That, Juicing Radio, Family Circle Magazine online publication and with healthywomen.org. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
An estimated 10 percent of pedestrian injuries that land in the ER are due to distracted walking.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File ER_101/1601er5d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Kevin Klauer, DO
- Guest Website Emergency Care For You
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Guest Bio
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP is Chief Medical Officer–Emergency Medicine and Chief Risk Officer for TeamHealth as well as the Executive Director of the TeamHealth Patient Safety Organization.
He is an assistant clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Klauer served as editor-in-chief for Emergency Physicians Monthly publication for five years and is the co-author of two risk management books: Emergency Medicine Bouncebacks: Medical and Legal and Risk Management and the Emergency Department: Executive Leadership for Protecting Patients and Hospitals. Dr. Klauer also serves as Speaker of the ACEP Council. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
What are the ramifications of equating beauty with health?
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File ER_101/1601er5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Vivian Diller, PhD
- Guest Website Vivian Diller
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Guest Bio
Vivian Diller, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and psychosocial researcher from NYC. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Dr. Diller studied ballet at the Joffrey School and danced professionally with the Cincinnati Ballet Company.
After a career-ending injury, she became a Wilhelmina model, completed her undergraduate degree at City University of New York and went on to receive her Ph.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. For over 20 years, Dr. Diller has researched the psychology behind beauty and aging contemporary culture.
Her book, Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change, is now in paperback and translated around the world. She serves as a media expert on television, radio, magazines and blogs. She consults for fashion, cosmetic, hair and skincare companies, and with PR and marketing research firms providing insight into consumer needs. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
It's been an ongoing discussing for a few years now: does abstaining from sex help or hinder your workout?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File ER_101/1601er5b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Joel Seedman, PhD
- Guest Website Advance Human Performance
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Guest Bio
Dr. Joel Seedman, PhD, CSCS, ACSM, obtained his doctoral degree in kinesiology from the University of Georgia (UGA). During this time he studied the neurophysiological mechanisms of resistance training as well as various factors relating to performance and health. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Exercise Science from Indiana University.
With over 12 years of performance consulting, strength coaching, personal training, and nutritional counseling, Joel has worked with a wide variety of clientele. As the owner of Advanced Human Performance (AHP) in Atlanta, Georgia, Joel has had the opportunity to work with professional athletes, bodybuilders, figure competitors, elderly individuals, and special populations. In order to maximize performance and health, Joel helps his clientele improve muscle function, performance, and movement mechanics. He also writes for various fitness magazines and publications. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received No
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
What are some suggestions to kick-start a healthy routine now that the holidays are over?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File ER_101/1601er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Jim LaValle, MS, RPH
- Book Title Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimum Health
- Guest Website Jim LaValle
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Guest Bio
James LaValle is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, Inc., a web platform and practice solution enterprise, launching AIR Support and the Metabolic Code Assessment. In addition, he founded a Practices at Progressive Medical Center in Orange County, CA.
In 2001 he founded and operated LaValle Metabolic Institute, an interdisciplinary medicine facility in Cincinnati for the past 15 years (sold in 2014) where he served thousands of patients using his metabolic model for health. He also founded Integrative Health Resources 15 years ago, which is focused as a natural products industry consulting company.
James has 27 years of experience integrating natural therapies into various medical and business models. James is probably best known for his expertise in natural therapeutics application and drug/nutrient depletion issues and uncovering the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from feeling healthy and vital.
As such he has written hundreds of articles for a variety of industry journals and publications, and has lectured for thousands of healthcare professionals and consumer audiences globally on these topics. He was a founding author of the NHI on Demand database and spearheaded the Lexi Comp databases relating to natural therapeutics. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Leigh Vinocur, MD
