MedSoup Podcast

Are you, or someone you know, currently experiencing symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, or nausea? Not sure how to get the right help? Then you do not want to miss out on this episode! Our guest today, Caitlin Bennett, is a physical therapist who specializes in the niche area of vestibular and neurological physical therapy. We’ve had Caitlin on the show before to talk about vestibular disorders. However, we take a closer look and discuss them in more depth today. We talk about three specific dis...

Today we are at Carolina Specialty Care medical center speaking to their Infusion Services Manager, Nurse Cynthia Rosenbalm. Cynthia explains the differences between infusion/IV therapy and injections, what the infusion therapy process looks like and the pain levels that can be expected, the conditions that the therapy commonly treats, and other medications that are usually prescribed alongside IV therapy. Our guest gives us a breakdown of biologic medications, their common side effects, whet...

Pregnancy is an exciting time, filled with the anticipation of the arrival of your new baby. However, pregnancy is often accompanied by discomfort or pain, and it is not talked about enough. Once you’ve given birth, there are a whole host of new issues that can arise, from urine leakage, pain during intercourse, and other pelvic-floor-related symptoms. Our guest today is Liz Annas, a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic-floor physical therapy at Caroline Rehab in Statesville. During o...

If you’re dealing with symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and nausea, then you have an idea of just how debilitating and isolating an experience it can be. Because while you may look fine on the outside, on the inside, you’re likely struggling just to get through the day. Finding the source of these symptoms isn’t always straightforward — since any number of factors can cause it. And while vestibular disorders have been shown to respond very well to treatment, it can often take months of dizzi...

The opioid crisis has been wreaking havoc on our society for many years now. Whether prescribed as pain management for chronic pain or post-surgery maintenance, or other gateway drugs, the impact can be seen across the country. On our show today we have guests Amy Heusinger, a nurse practitioner working in interventional plan management and addiction, and Physician Assistant, William "Norm" Carlson, who also works in pain management and addiction, both at Carolina Specialty Care. We hear from...

BBL (Broad Band Light,) is there anything it cannot treat? Despite seeming purely cosmetic, there is a world of medical benefits too. Susan Stevens, a nurse and expert in all things laser is here to discuss different treatments Eterna Aesthetics provides, how to decide on the right treatment for you, and what to expect before, during, and after. Susan discusses the different types of treatment, from BBL to IPL (Intense Pulse Light) and photo facials, the effects BBL has on different skin tone...

As we age, we start noticing little lines here, loss of volume there, and small facial changes that didn’t exist when we were in our 20s. Today, we hear from Heather Hollandsworth, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Dermatology at Mooresville Dermatology Center and Eterna, as she shares some valuable insight into some of the different treatment options that can help smooth away those unwanted facial lines! Heather talks to us about skin health, Eterna’s prescreening p...

We are joined with Dr. Robert Wilson, II, the founder of Piedmont Interventional Pain Care. For over 15 years, he has proudly served patients in Salisbury and greater Rowan County region. We are defining interventional pain practice and what all entails in a practice like his. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Wilson, II, and his practice by visiting https://piedmontpaincare.com/.

Sometimes hemorrhoids require the attention of a medical professional. Dr. Benny Chong of Paragon Surgical Specialists in Concord, NC

Dr. Benjamin Schmidt, Board Certified Surgical Oncologist at Paragon Surgical Oncology, discusses skin cancer detection and protection.