Baptist HealthTalk

More than 20% of American adults suffer from chronic pain, defined as persistent pain that lasts at least six months.  Back pain, arthritis, nerve pain and headaches are common causes. What can be done when long-term pain is ruining your quality of life?

Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., explored this complex and frustrating syndrome with a panel of experts in a recent episode of Baptist Health's Resource Live program. 

Guests:

• Seif Elbualy, M.D., director of interventional pain management at Baptist Health's Marcus Neuroscience Institute
• Lijo Jose, M.D., a family medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care
• Francisco Garcia, a physician assistant at the arthritis clinic at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care

Aphasia is an acquired condition that affects a person's ability to speak, write and understand language. The condition has been in the news ever since it was cited as the reason for Bruce Willis' recent retirement from acting.

What do we know about aphasia; its causes, symptoms and what can be done to help those who are affected by it?

A recent episode of Baptist Health's Resource Live program, hosted by Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., delved into this complex and debilitating condition.

Guests:

• Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., director of the stroke program at Baptist Health's Miami Neuroscience Institute
• Denise Vargas, speech pathologist at Baptist Health. 

After a brief hiatus, the Baptist HealthTalk podcast is back with a special edition to mark a milestone: our 100th episode.

Join us as we turn the tables on host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., to get his unique perspective on the podcast's evolution during two of the most tumultuous years in modern medicine. 
Originally intended to cover common healthcare concerns like backaches and vaping, Baptist HealthTalk made a major pivot to deliver reliable information about COVID-19 from Baptist Health leaders and experts.

Dr. Fialkow reflects on some of the most impactful episodes to date and talks about where the podcast is headed in the future - with the help of input from listeners.  To leave feedback about the podcast or suggest a topic, please send an email to [email protected]. 

We thank our listeners for your support.

There are more than 200 joints in the human body, but chances are you take them for granted until you experience swelling, stiffness or pain. Joint pain is very common, especially as we age.  But is it inevitable?  What can we do to keep our joints as healthy as possible for as long as possible?  

Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., welcomes Charles Lawrie, M.D.,  an orthopedic surgeon with Baptist Health’s Miami Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute, to answer some common questions about joint issues.

From indigestion and acid reflux, to IBS and Crohn’s disease, millions of Americans suffer from chronic digestive problems that affect their quality of life and can even be life-threatening. More than 50,000 deaths are expected to be caused by colorectal cancer this year. 

Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. hosted a panel of experts to talk about digestive health, diet, screenings and when to see a doctor.

Guests:

• Antonio Ucar, M.D., gastrointestinal oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute
• Jose Estrada, M.D., a gastroenterologist affiliated with Baptist Health
• Lucette Talamas, a Baptist Health dietician

Both men and women get heart disease, but women are more likely to die from it.  In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. As American Heart Month continues, we turn our attention to women's heart health. 

Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., welcomes Heather Johnson, M.D., a preventive cardiologist at the Christine E. Lynn Women's Health & Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a part of Baptist Health.  They discuss the roles played by anatomy, hormones, inflammatory diseases and lifestyle factors on women's heart health at every stage of life.

During American Heart Month, we take a look at the differences between men and women when it comes to preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease.  Join host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., and his guest, interventional cardiologist Marcus St. John, M.D., for a wide-ranging discussion about heart health for men.

This weekend’s Super Bowl is sure to feature some incredible feats of athleticism. From their hearts and lungs to their muscles and joints, pro football players work hard to stay in peak physical condition. So, what can everyday athletes and weekend warriors learn from the pros?

Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. welcomes a panel of experts with tips for everyday athletes striving to reach their own fitness goals.

Guests:

• Eli Friedman, M.D., medical director of sports cardiology at Baptist Health's Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
• Michael Swartzon, M.D., sports medicine physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
• Amy Kimberlain, registered dietician with Baptist Health  

Seven years ago, a team at Baptist Health's  Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (MCVI) launched the Miami Heart Study (MiHeart). The researchers are following 2,549 volunteers between ages 40-65 who had no symptoms of heart disease at the beginning of the study in order to track the primary factors involved in the development of coronary artery disease. 

Find out what makes the data from this study so valuable to researchers around the world in this discussion with host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., deputy medical director of MCVI, who is the senior author of the study, and Khurran Nasir, M.D., chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness Division of Houston Methodist Hospital, who is MiHeart's principal investigator. 

January is thyroid awareness month. This butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck is small but powerful -- affecting metabolism, heart function, mood and more -- sometimes without causing obvious symptoms. 

If you think a health issue you’re having may be due to a thyroid problem, listen in to this discussion with experts from Baptist Health South Florida, hosted by Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. 

Guests:

· Pascual De Santis, M.D., an endocrinologist with Baptist Health

· Neeta Erinjeri, M.D., an endocrine surgeon at Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute