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Medically Speaking Radio
by Mark Vaughan, M.D. and Larry Finney
Weekly entertaining medical talk radio show with listener calls and interviews with medical specialists.
Episodes
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Does This Menopause Make Me Look Fat?
Dr. Laurie Gregg explains the changes that occur during menopause. Sign up for email notifications at MedicineorMyth.com.
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Will I Still Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
Dr. Patricia Sierra, an Ophthalmologist and Cataract Specialist, joins Dr. Mark Vaughan and Dr. Muhammad Afzal to explain why patients sometimes still wear glasses after having cataracts removed. Sign up for email notifications at MedicineorMyth.com.
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Will Taking AREDs Vitamins Improve My Vision?
Dr. Patricia Sierra joins Dr. Mark Vaughan and Dr. Muhammad Afzal to explain AREDs vitamins and their benefit. Sign up to get notifications of Zoom links for live recordings of future episodes at MedicineorMyth.com.
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Can Children Spread COVID-19?
Here are some links to sources of information regarding child transmissibility of COVID-19. Netherlands Public Health American Academy of Pediatrics Kaiser Family Foundation Subscribe to Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.
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The Fat about COVID-19
A Kaiser Health News article explains why obesity puts people at risk not only from the effects of COVID-19, but also decreases the effectiveness of vaccines. Subscribe to Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.
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What is a Urogynecologist with Dr. James Dunn
Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist, tells us about his specialty, bio-identical hormone replacement, and why so many Cesarean Sections are performed.
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Drug Pricing
The President of the United States signed four executive orders affecting drug pricing in July. Listeners can check cash drug prices at pharmacies with Good Rx or Singlecare.
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Listener Messages 1
Our listeners use the link at the bottom of the episode descriptions to call in messages through Anchor. You can find Dr. Terry Buhl on YouTube. We also mention Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates. The documentary I mentioned is called Interexion. It is on Amazon Prime.
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Diversity in Medicine with Dr. Tom Hopkins
Dr. Tom Hopkins speaks about diversity in medical practice.
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What is a Gastroenterologist with Dr. Kevin Hill
Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center talks about being a Gastroenterologist. They speak about Dr. Vaughan's colonoscopy which can be found on YouTube in two versions, the extended edit which is not for general audiences, (Full Colonoscopy for Channel Members | Auburn Medical Group...
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What is a General Surgeon with Dr. Osama Zahriya
Dr. Osama Zahriya of Sierra Foothill Surgical Specialists (https://auburnsurgery.com/) speaks about general surgery in Auburn and reminisces with Larry about Larry's hernia surgery experience. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates
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Larry's Origins Part 2
The long awaited second half of Larry's discovery of his true roots has arrived. Larry is a volunteer at the Auburn Joss House: https://www.auburnjosshouse.org/. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates
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Larry's Origins Part 1
Larry shares his intriguing story of family drama leading to his discovery of whole new family and embracing a new race identity. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates
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Larry Has Cancer
Larry finally tells our audience about his cancer diagnosis and initial treatment.
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Larry’s Operation
Larry tells us about his experience having an inguinal hernia repair.
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Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes
Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes speaks about the Board’s letter to the Governor to ask for some Stage 3 reopening allowances. Find Dr.Vaughan’s new daily 5 minute COVID-19 updates podcast at vaughanmd.com.
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Dr. Vanessa Walker, Pulmonologist
Vanessa Walker, D.O., Pulmonologist and Critical Care Medicine specialist and co-host of the Lifeon10 YouTube channel joins us to talk about her viral YouTube video and caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
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Staged COVID-19 Reopening
Staged reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic must include testing, isolation, and contact tracing according to many public health experts....
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Happy (Pandemic) Mother’s Day
Legionnaire’s Disease in Pennsylvania plumbing, SARS-CoV-2 in semen, and patients in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic are what we find during this Mother’s Day episode. Vote for our episode in the My Rode Cast competition at https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/1071. If you enjoy...
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Social Closening
We know closening is not a word, but we want the opposite of social distancing. We discuss opening restrictions as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic. Track the Coronavirus worldwide in realtime. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html. If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please…
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Social Distancing Civil Discourse
We must remain kind to others, even when we disagree with them. The debate over social distancing is like any other political issue. Social media makes it too easy to not see others as people when we disagree. Stay civil as we work out the balance between disease prevention and allowing our…
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Suicide
A Right-to-Die (or Physician-Assisted Suicide) bill sits on the California Governor’s desk as an LA doctor is on trial for murder.
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Starting Practice
How does one start a medical practice? This question and more from Periscope are answered in this episode. See medicallyspeakingradio.com
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Electronic Medical Records
Electronic Medical Records (EMR, sometimes EHR) are now used by most doctors in the United States. We discuss the impact of the change to electronic medical records and specifically discuss Dr. Vaughan’s current change from one system to another.
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Will Wait
The “female Viagra” fibanserin is discussed along with Periscope viewer comments and questions.
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Parenting
Parenting questions from Periscope are answered and Dr. Vaughan speaks about Overcoming Emotional Trauma by Travis Lloyd.
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The Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is continually increasing. Hear how you can be a part of the solution. Listener questions about subarachnoid hemorrhage and federal medical record rules are also discussed. Comments from live listening viewers come through Periscope.
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Zombie Brain-Eating Amoeba
We discuss the brain-eating amoeba (Naeglaria fowleri) which killed two people in Louisiana this month. The amoeba is almost uniformly fatal and infects victims when contaminated fresh water enters their nose.
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Door Knob Medicine
Good medical care is more than just correctly diagnosing and prescribing medical treatment. We discuss the need for medical care providers to adequately connect and communicate with patients in the process of diagnosing and treating. Dr. Vaughan speaks about his new role as the Chairperson for…
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Lyme
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study this week about the increase and spread of Lyme disease from 1993 – 2012. Dr. Vaughan explains Lyme disease, how it is contracted, its natural disease course, its prevention, and the controversy regarding ongoing symptoms following...
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SB 277
California passed SB277 requiring school children to be vaccinated. It is dangerously close to violating patient autonomy and will probably be ruled unconstitutional for similar reasoning. SB 538, which would expand the scope of Naturopathic Doctors, is also discussed. Please notify your…
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Doctor Floch
Dr. Neil Floch speaks about doctors in the media and bariatric surgery. You can follow Dr. Floch on Twitter and Periscope @NeilFlochMD. Dr. Vaughan is found @doctorvaughan.
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Opiates
Dennis Bueler shares his very personal account of getting better by stopping the use of opiates for chronic pain.
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Gout: This Joint Rocks
Dr. Elaine Lambert of SOAR joins us to discuss Gout.
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MERS
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral disease with a high mortality rate and low human transmission rate which is thought to come from camels. We explain why people would consume camel urine. Vote for Medically Speaking Radio for best Health/Fitness Podcast in the Podcast Awards…
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Wait for it… Encopresis
Encopresis is defecating in inappropriate locations. It is usually manifested as the repeated soiling of clothing in children over the age of toilet training, often with concomitant constipation. Traditionally it is associated with the psychological concept of being “anal retentive.” We discuss…
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MediChanges
Dr. Vaughan and Larry discuss changes in medicine including Meaningful Use payments to doctors for using Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) payments.
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MediCost
Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the expense of prescription medicines. Forbes article on drug costs. You can check the cost of drugs at local pharmacies at GoodRx.com.
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Teenajuana
Larry and Dr. Vaughan address topics including teenage marijuana use, links between brain cancer and cell phone use, and the seminal truth about Ebola. Ladies Night Out with Sutter Health at the State Theater in Auburn, California.
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Genetically Modified Organisms
Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss genetically modified organisms. They mention the possible link between statements Dr. Oz made about genetically modified organisms and a group of doctors asking for Columbia University to reconsider his faculty appointment. The Institute for Responsible...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center speaks about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [amazon asin=B00CX3ASFE&template=iframe image]
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Humility
Dr. Daniel Binus of Beautiful Minds Medical speaks on humility, and conversely, on narcissism. Listen as he conducts a narcissism inventory on Dr. Vaughan. Comment or ask questions below.
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Hematology
Dr. Brian Kim of the Sutter Medical Group joined us to speak about his specialty of Hematology and Oncology. Topics discussed include: breast cancer screening guidelines, BRCA, 3D mammography and tomosythesis, custom chemotherapy. The US Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for...
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Mac D Generation
No, we are not talking about kids who listen to rap. This week we discussed macular degeneration with Dr. David Norcott of Auburn Eye Care. Dr. Norcott mentioned a commercial genetic test for macular degeneration called Macula Risk. He also mentioned studies by Bausch and Lomb which evaluated...
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Urology
Dr. Matthew Janiga of the Sutter Medical Group discusses the field of Urology with our hosts. They discuss prostate cancer and kidney stones. You can make an appointment with Dr. Janiga by calling (530) 889-7488. American Urological Association guidelines for detection of prostate cancer United...
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Oregon Meningococcemia
In this episode we speak about the outbreak of meningococcemia at the University of Oregon and discuss long-term care and skilled nursing facilities with Nima Pourfathi of Auburn Oaks Care Center. This week a sixth student at the University of Oregon was diagnosed meningococcemia. One of the six...
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Eye Herpes
Herpes Ophthalmicus or eye herpes was the main topic of our talk with David Norcott, OD, Optometrist at Auburn Eye Care. Herpes Ophthalmicus is one possible complication of shingles or chicken pox which are both caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus.
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Rain Puddles
On a rainy day in February Dr. Vaughan and Larry looked out on a school playground and recorded a podcast. Dr. Vaughan explains how the weather does not cause illness during “cold and flu” season. We mentioned the United States Preventive Services Task Force which publishes recommendations for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Medically Speaking Radio have?
Medically Speaking Radio currently has 118 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Medically Speaking Radio about?
Weekly entertaining medical talk radio show with listener calls and interviews with medical specialists.
How often does Medically Speaking Radio release new episodes?
Medically Speaking Radio publishes regularly with 118 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Medically Speaking Radio?
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Who hosts Medically Speaking Radio?
Medically Speaking Radio is created and hosted by Mark Vaughan, M.D. and Larry Finney.
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