Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP2tkDu0Gq/

Dr. Smith discusses the reasons for removal of the tonsils.  They include infection and obstruction.

#tonsils #tonsillectomy #infection #lingualtonsils #snoring #obstruction #sleepapnea #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP1L0Hu_GU/

In this WBZ Medical Minute introduced by the late Gary LaPierre, Dr. Smith describes how one medical school gives its doctors to be a glimpse of medical care from a patient’s point of view.  

#medicalschool #physicians #patients #hospitals #sensitivity #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPz8eNuzye/

Dr. Smith speaks with the late Robert Osteen MD, breast surgeon at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, about what a surgeon looks for during a breast exam. 

#breast #selfexamination #surgeon #osteen #brigham #cancer #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPyK_WOtZB/

Dr. Smith discusses why and how to obtain a second opinion for possible surgical management of chronic back disease.  He mentions the physician referral services that hospitals offer.  Now, this service is offered online with a search feature on each hospital’s website.

#backpain #weakness #secondopinion #neurosurgery #orthopedics #wbsnewsradio

backpain, weakness, secondopinion, neurosurgery, orthopedics, wbsnewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPw5YnOe5Q/

 If you experience fainting, when should you get a formal evaluation.  Dr. Mark Linzer, formerly of Tufts Med and now at UMinnesota tells Dr. Smith the indications that are worrisome.

#linzer #fainting #syncope #driving #weakness #cardiovascular  #wbznewsradio

linzer, fainting, syncope,  driving, weakness, cardiovascular, wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPvR7uOCTe/

Dr. Smith talks with Mark Linzer, MD formerly of the New England Medical Center and currently professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Fainting is also known as syncope and is driven by the vasovagal reaction.

#linzer #fainting #syncope #vasovagal #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPtuPfOIlL/

Peggy Keating of the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center, currently call the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center,joins Dr. Smith to advise a patient with arthritis and back problems about how to exercise safely and effectively.  She discusses use of non-weight-bearing water therapy and stationary bikes.

#exercise #arthritis #duke #back #watertherapy #stationarybike #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPsbOqO1iN/

Recall By: Fda;  Organ LLC

Problem:  Orgain Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor has undeclared sesame.  The following lot numbers are affected: 3212EL14, 3213EL14, 3214EL14, 3228EL14.

Sold: Exclusively at Costco warehouse stores in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Actions:  If you have this product with these lot numbers, return it to your Costco store for a refund.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/orgain-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-organic-plant-protein-superfoods-powder-creamy

#costco. #orgain #chocolate #proteinpowder #sesame #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyProV5OjAA/

Recall By: Fda;  Cookies-N-Milk

Problem:  6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" contains undeclared peanuts.  This is a danger to peanut allergic kids and adults.  Affected is lot # 32402342C.

Sold: At retail stores in IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY.

Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Cookies-N-Milk at 1-214-491-6370.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cookies-n-milk-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-chocolate-chip-edible-cookie-dough

#cookiesnmilk #chocolatechipcookiedough #peanut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPq6j1Oh-O/

Recall By: Fda;  Kula Brands LLC

Problem:  Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer has undeclared coconut, a tree nut, and milk in them.  This is a risk for those allergic to these ingredients.  Involved are cans in lot number U17831532PNCL.

Sold:  Through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023.

Actions:  Return these drinks to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Kula at 1-305-239-2288 or via email at [email protected].

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kula-brands-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-and-milk-kula-can-pina-colada-kratom-seltzer

#kula #pinacoladakratom #coconut #treenut #milk #allergy #recall