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Health Focus

Doctors, medical professionals and researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina will be featured weekly in a series of radio interviews on South Carolina Public Radio called Health Focus. Award winning public broadcaster Bobbi Conner will host this series of health and medical features, covering a wide array of topics. Health Focus is a production of the Medical University of South Carolina in partnership with South Carolina Public Radio.

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  1. 20

    Dyslexia in children

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jennifer Longoria about dyslexia in children and the importance of early detection and support.

  2. 19

    Helping cancer patients quit smoking

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephanie Stansell about helping cancer patients quit smoking.

  3. 18

    Lifestyle routines for healthy kidneys

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Anthony Kent about lifestyle routines for healthy kidneys.

  4. 17

    Healthy home cooking, customized for individuals with chronic conditions

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Neal about healthy home cooking, customized for individuals with chronic conditions.

  5. 16

    Research regarding advanced lung cancer patients and treatment

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Gerard Silvestri about research indicating that many advanced lung cancer patients never receive treatment.

  6. 15

    Screening and early detection of kidney disease

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Anthony Kent about screening and early detection of kidney disease.

  7. 14

    Health benefits of walking and fast walking

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Mixson about the health benefits of walking and fast walking, especially in the older adult years.

  8. 13

    Recent advances in pancreatic cancer treatment

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC Dr. William Hawkins about recent advances in pancreatic cancer treatment.

  9. 12

    Strategies to help quit smoking

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephanie Stansell about strategies to help quit smoking.

  10. 11

    Understanding palliative care

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Conrad Williams about palliative care for children and adults.

  11. 10

    Protecting infants from extreme summer heat

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Bailey Allen about protecting newborn babies and infants from extreme summer heat.

  12. 9

    Toddler sleep issues

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Meher Farooq about common toddler sleep issues.

  13. 8

    New treatments for advanced melanoma

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Russell Jenkins about new treatments for advanced melanoma.

  14. 7

    High blood pressure medication adherence

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Natalie Freidin about high blood pressure, and issues related to medication adherence.

  15. 6

    Stroke rehabilitation and emotional support

    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke rehabilitation and emotional support.

  16. 5

    Kids and stress

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kathleen Head about recognizing stress in children and teens and helping them learn healthy ways to manage stress.

  17. 4

    Reducing risk of melanoma and other skin cancers

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Graciela De Jesus about reducing risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.

  18. 3

    Healthy foods for individuals with chronic kidney disease

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Natalie Freidin about healthy foods for individuals living with chronic kidney disease.

  19. 2

    Treatment for anxiety disorders in adults

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christopher Sege about treatment for anxiety disorders in adults.

  20. 1

    Sleep aids and sleeping pills

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Gregory Fear about sleep aids and sleeping pills.

  21. 0

    Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Nicholas Milano about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

  22. -1

    The health effects of loneliness and finding interventions

    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Teresa Kelechi about the health effects of loneliness and finding interventions to help.

  23. -2

    A blood test to detect the return of colon cancer

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Maggie Westfal about a blood test being used to detect the return of colon cancer.

  24. -3

    Early childhood speech and language delays

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Michelle Macias about speech and language delays in early childhood.

  25. -4

    Brain health

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about maintaining brain health and reducing risk of cognitive decline in the older adult years.

  26. -5

    Young adults caring for parents with cancer

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Kastrinos about young adults caring for parents with cancer.

  27. -6

    Managing atrial fibrillation

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rachel Kaplan about managing atrial fibrillation.

  28. -7

    Resistant hypertension

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Natalie Freidin about resistant hypertension, or hard-to-control high blood pressure.

  29. -8

    Treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christopher Sege about treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  30. -9

    Cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Tutek about cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia.

  31. -10

    Heart health and family history of heart disease

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Di Salvo about heart health and prevention, when you have a family history of heart disease.

  32. -11

    Loneliness and wound healing research

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Teresa Kelechi about research linking loneliness to increased inflammation in wound-care.

  33. -12

    Dementia support and guidance research

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Diana Layne about research underway in SC to develop early support and guidance for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

  34. -13

    Keeping children with autism safe from wandering

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Silvia Pereira-Smith about keeping children with autism safe from wandering.

  35. -14

    Breast cancer risk and detection in younger women

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Courtney Stewart about breast cancer risk and detection in younger women.

  36. -15

    Medication safety tips for families

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Bailey Allen about medication safety for families.

  37. -16

    Lifestyle routines to help manage multiple sclerosis

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Gina Perez about lifestyle routines to help manage multiple sclerosis (MS).

  38. -17

    Hypertension and monitoring blood pressure at home

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thompson Barr about hypertension and the benefits of monitoring blood pressure at home.

  39. -18

    Preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens

    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens.

  40. -19

    Colon cancer and screening in younger adults

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options for screening.

  41. -20

    Stroke telerehabilitation research

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke telerehabilitation research underway in SC.

  42. -21

    Early therapy for young children with autism

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rosmary Ros-Demarize about the importance of early therapy for young children with autism.

  43. -22

    The health benefits of nutritious home cooked foods

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Neal about the health benefits of nutritious home cooked foods.

  44. -23

    Polypharmacy in the older adult years

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Gregory Fear about the issues and challenges of polypharmacy in the older adult years.

  45. -24

    Head and neck cancer survivorship

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Ashton Getchell about follow up care for head and neck cancer survivors after completing active cancer treatment.

  46. -25

    Advances in cystic fibrosis treatment

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christina Mingora about the impact of recent advances in treating cystic fibrosis.

  47. -26

    Managing anxiety in the older adult years

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about managing anxiety, specifically in the older adult years.

  48. -27

    Right-sizing breast cancer treatment

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Andrea Abbott about right-sizing, or tailoring breast cancer treatment to the individual patient.

  49. -28

    Reducing risk of preterm birth

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Charles Rittenberg about reducing risk of preterm birth.

  50. -29

    Strategies for preventing obesity in children

    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kathleen Head about strategies and tips to help prevent obesity in children.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Doctors, medical professionals and researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina will be featured weekly in a series of radio interviews on South Carolina Public Radio called Health Focus. Award winning public broadcaster Bobbi Conner will host this series of health and medical features, covering a wide array of topics. Health Focus is a production of the Medical University of South Carolina in partnership with South Carolina Public Radio.

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Bobbi Conner

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