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Health Dose episodes

  • Helping People with Pain Live Their Best Life
    Pain Management Specialist Spencer Bertram, D.C., M.D., explains what’s new in the field of pain management, and what he does to ensure that patients who experience chronic pain are able to live life with optimal functionality.
    12 min
  • Are Textured Breast Implants Causing Cancer?
    While textured breast implants were once used due to their diminished risk of a tight scar capsule, they’ve recently been linked to a rare form of cancer: breast implant anaplastic-associated large-cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon David Yonick, M.D., discusses the use of these implants, and who might be at risk.
    13 min
  • Sunscreen Guidelines
    Using sunscreen is crucial to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays. Nurse Practitioner Karen Yonick, A.C.N.P.-B.C., explains how to correctly use sunscreen and what to look for when purchasing it.
    11 min
  • What is Palliative Care?
    Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. Physician Assistant Kara Keyes, P.A.-C., and Nurse Practitioner Ashlee Satkowiak, A.G.A.C.N.P.-B.C., M.S.N., discuss what type of patients should consider palliative care, and what symptoms they help to treat and improve.
    9 min
  • Who Is a Candidate for a Total Ankle Replacement?
    For patients with severe ankle arthritis, there’s a new option for relief after conservative treatment methods have failed. Orthopedic Surgeon Kent Biddinger, M.D., discusses total ankle replacement surgery, and who might be a good candidate for the procedure.
    15 min
  • ACL Injury Prevention in Student Athletes
    ACL injuries can occur during any type of athletic activity, whether or not the athlete is playing a contact sport. Athletic Trainer Joe Fox, A.T.C., discusses ways that athletes can prevent ACL injuries, and what types of treatment are available in the case an injury does still happen.
    10 min
  • Prehabilitation for Joint Replacement Surgery
    Prehabilitation, or prehab, is defined as physical and/or lifestyle preparation designed to improve recovery time following surgery. Physical Therapist Matt Fogal, D.P.T., explains why this is especially important for those planning to undergo joint replacement surgery.
    9 min
  • A Different Approach: Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
    Hip pain can be debilitating, and when conservative measures no longer help, surgeons may recommend hip replacement surgery. Orthopedic Surgeon Ben Mayne, M.D., discusses the anterior hip replacement surgery, an approach that leads to faster recovery time, less pain and a quicker return to activity.
    12 min
  • Helping You Prevent Skin Cancer
    Wearing sunscreen is important, but it’s just one of many ways that you can help lower your risk of developing skin cancer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon David Yonick, M.D., shares different ways to help you prevent skin cancer.
    11 min
  • What to do if You Suspect You’re Having a Stroke
    A stroke, or a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, can lead to long-term disability, partial paralysis and even death. Stroke Program Director and Neurologist Brian MacFalda, D.O., M.B.A., explains what to do if you suspect you, or someone you know, is having a stroke.
    10 min

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Health Dose is your quick and reliable source for health and wellness news, delivered in a fun and engaging podcast format. Each episode features insightful conversations with MyMichigan Health…