Riverside Radio HealthCast

Únase al Dr. Rajendra Rampersaud, Jefe de Medicina y Cuidados Intensivos, para discutir Enfermedades Respiratorias: Diagnóstico y Tratamiento.

There's so much to know about women's health, from childbirth to menopause and everything in between. Dr. Janusz Rudnicki discusses all the different stages of women's health.

Join Cathryn Nolan, Assistant Vice President of Managed Care and Clinical Services, to discuss addiction treatment.

Join Dr. Rajendra Rampersaud, Chief of Medicine and Intensive Care, to discuss Respiratory Illnesses; Diagnosis & Treatment.

Hernias are a common medical issue with over 200,000 diagnosed in the US each year but what exactly is a hernia and how can you treat it? Dr. David Weithorn and Dr. Joseph Vazzana discuss hernias, possible treatment options, and more.

Existen varios tipos de imágenes para evaluar tu salud. Chitra Saxena, Directora de Servicios de Imágenes en St. John's Riverside, habla sobre la importancia de las pruebas diagnósticas de radiología.

Es normal sentirse ansioso o triste de vez en cuando, pero sentimientos intensos o persistentes como estos pueden indicar algo más profundo: ansiedad y depresión. El Dr. Yadagiri Chepuru habla sobre cómo reconocer los síntomas, posibles opciones de tratamiento y más.

A stress test provides valuable insight into your heart health. Dr. Steven Francescone discusses the purpose of a stress test, what the procedure entails, and understanding the results of your stress test.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Founder and CEO of Life Support Technologies Group Glenn Butler discusses HBOT, the conditions it treats, what you can expect during a treatment, and more.

Although ticks may be tiny, their impact on public health can be huge and tick-borne diseases can lead to severe health complications if left untreated in humans. Dr. Paul Sasso discusses the rise in tick-borne diseases.

El cuidado de los riñones, aunque es increíblemente importante, a menudo puede pasarse por alto. El Dr. Majed Mark Samarneh habla sobre la enfermedad renal, cómo reconocer los signos, cómo se trata y mucho más.

Los médicos de cabecera son la persona de contacto para sus necesidades médicas básicas. La Dra. Klaudia Nowakiwskyj habla sobre lo que puede esperar de su visita de atención primaria.

Algunos pacientes tienen dificultades para que sus heridas cicatricen, pero con los últimos avances, el Hospital St. John's Riverside ofrece un programa integral dedicado a ayudar a adultos con heridas lentas o que no cicatrizan. La enfermera registrada y directora asistente Tara Armerino habla sobre el Centro de Cicatrización de Heridas de St. John's Riverside, los pacientes que se beneficiarían del centro, los planes de tratamiento y más.

It's a reality: all of us are getting older every day and the number of older adults here in the United States is on the rise. Dr. Michelle Annabi-Rabadi discusses geriatric health and tips for aging.

It's normal to feel anxious or down from time to time but severe or ongoing feelings like these can point to something deeper: anxiety and depression. Dr. Yadagiri Chepuru discusses how to recognize the symptoms, possible treatment options, and more.

Many women suffer in silence because urinary problems like incontinence and loss of bladder control are often inconvenient and can be embarrassing. Dr. Mathew Fakhoury discusses the most common urological issues women face and how to treat them.

There are various kinds of imaging for assessing your health. Chitra Saxena, Director of Imaging Services at St. John's Riverside, discusses the importance of radiology diagnostic testing.

According to the CDC, someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. Linda Sugrue, Stroke Program Director at St. John's Riverside, discusses how to lower your risks of having a stroke, how to mitigate the impact of your long term health if you have one, and more.

Primary care doctors serve as a point person for your basic medical needs. Dr. Klaudia Nowakiwskyj discusses what you can expect from your primary care visit.

Some patients have difficulty getting their wounds to heal but with the latest advances, St. John's Riverside Hospital offers a comprehensive program dedicated to helping adults with slow or non-healing wounds. Registered nurse and assistant director Tara Armerino discusses the St. John's Riverside Wound Healing Center, patients that would benefit from the center, treatment plans, and more.

Taking care of your kidneys, while incredibly important, can often be overlooked. Dr. Majed Mark Samarneh discusses kidney disease, how you can recognize the signs, how it's treated, and more.

Your doctor may order heart scans to get a better understanding of your risk of heart disease or if your treatment plan is uncertain. Dr. Alon Gitig discusses coronary calcium scans, how these scans are useful for tracking your heart health, and more.

Chances are that you have some over the counter medications at home but you may not know the do's and don'ts of how to use them properly. Dr. Janine O'Donnell discusses the safest ways to use your most common household medications.

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression, or MILD for short, is a relatively new procedure for treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Dr. Stephen Erosa discusses how the MILD procedure can help those patients when more conservative treatments don't work.

With advances in technology, joint replacement has become less risky and more unique to one specific condition. Dr. David Lent talks about MAKOplasty, what it entails, and how it has become an option for people who have pain in their joints.

Dr. Choudhri discusses Neurosurgeons who specializes in correcting previous surgeries.

Dr. Erosa discusses Interventional pain medicine as a treatment option.

Dr. Rafaele Milizia shares the symptoms of Coronavirus and everything you need to know about the recent outbreak.

Neal Goldberg, MD, FACS discusses who is a good candidate for body contouring, and how this simple procedure can change your outlook and help you complete your weight loss journey.

Nicholas Donas, MD shares important information about Cataracts and questions to ask if you are considering cataract surgery.

If you have ringing in your ears, and you can’t hear the sounds you would like to hear, it can drive you crazy. Over 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears).Dr. Aaron Spingarn, board-certified ear, nose, and throat doctor at St. John’s Riverside Hospital discusses Tinnitus and the treatment options available if you suffer from this annoying and sometimes painful disorder.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital understands the importance of sleep to overall health and well-being. In fact, when people get the correct amount of sleep each night, their risk for developing disease may decrease. St. John's Riverside Hospital established Sleep Diagnostics Services to meet the growing incidence of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.Brijesh Malkani, M.D, discusses the most common questions regarding sleep disorders, treatment options if you suffer from a sleep disorder and the ways that you can practice good sleep hygiene to get the quality sleep that is essential for good health.

If you suffer from a painful gynecologic disorder, and medicine, lifestyle changes and other non-invasive treatments cannot ease your symptoms, it may be time to consider surgery. Suzanne Greenidge, MD, OB/GYN at St. John's Riverside Hospital, discusses minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with robotic technology, and the treatment options for women suffering from a painful gynecologic disorder.

Knee pain can be debilitating and keep you from taking part in the activities that you enjoy. When this type of pain begins to interfere with your daily life, it might be time to see a physician to assess your pain.Jason Hochfelder, MD, discusses knee replacements and how asking the right questions, and being your own best health advocate can help you make this decision with your doctor and find out if knee replacement is the right option for you.

Approximately 50 percent of the population is overweight. When previous efforts at weight loss including supervised diets, exercise and behavioral modification programs fail, weight loss surgery is an available option.Jonathan Arad, MD, discusses non-surgical and surgical weight loss solutions available at St. John's Riverside Hospital so that you can get on the road to a healthier life.

People with diabetes, heart disease, existing infections or lung disease may have difficulty getting their wounds to heal. However, there have been several advances in this area that provides help to slow or non-healing patients. For this reason St. John's Riverside Hospital has created a comprehensive outpatient wound management program dedicated to treating adult patients with non-healing wounds and wound prone conditions.Berdj Sephanian, DMP discusses limb salvage techniques vs amputation, and the newest technology for wound care available at St. John's Riverside Hospital.