Statistics show 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Many don’t even know they are at risk. But there is one test proven to reduce breast cancer deaths, a mammogram.  Listen to Scott Sams, host of Well Being DFW and his guest, Lesley Kibel, Manager of the Kupferle Comprehensive Breast Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.  They will discuss how technology allows for different types of mammograms.  Learn what kinds there are and how are they different.

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According to the National Survey of Family Growth over a six year period, 1 in 8 couples had trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. If you are experiencing trouble trying to get pregnant, listen to this week’s Well Being DFW podcast. Scott Sams interviews Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.  

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According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, joint replacement surgery saw a tremendous increase starting a decade ago... a 188 percent increase in knee replacements and a 123 percent increase in hip replacements for patients age 45 to 64. It’s likely these numbers have gone up even more.  Listen to Scott Sams, host of Well Being DFW and his guest, Dr. Ajai Cadambi, a fellowship-trained adult orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth and Texas Health Hospital Clearfork.  Learn why there is an increase in joint replacement in younger demographics.

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Concussions are a serious problem in sports. In fact, the Centers for Disease control conducted an anonymous survey of high school students…. 15 percent of them experienced at least one concussion. Six percent of students have had multiple concussions. These numbers are higher than previous statistics possibly due to students hiding the injury from coaches and parents.  Listen to Scott Sams, host of “Well Being DFW”, as he talks with Dr. Damond Blueitt, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Fort Worth. He specializes in complex concussion management and is the and Medical Director of Sport Concussion at Texas Health Sports Medicine.

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What causes joint pain? Is it the result of an injury or just something that happens when we get older?  Listen to Scott Sams, host of Well Being DFW and his guest, Dr. Kwame Ennin. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacements, reconstructive surgery, and osteoarthritis care on the medical staff at Texas Health Plano.

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Whether it’s playing a sport or participating in extracurricular activities, keeping a child busy is good for body and mind.  But just like adults, kids get injured. One common injury that gets lost in the headlines is hip injuries.  To learn more, listen to this episode of Well Being DFW, with Scott Sams and his guest, Dr. John Christoforetti  a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.

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With the increase in deaths related to opioid overdose, medical professionals are reexamining their approach to treating patients with chronic pain. Listen now to this episode of Well Being DFW, as Scott talks about pain management options that provide relief without the possible consequences of addiction and overdose with Dr. Adeel Haq, a Pain Management Specialist on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.  You’ll learn about pain treatment alternatives that rely less on medications and follow a more holistic approach.

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Opioids in high doses can cause respiratory depression and addiction. If you or someone you know are currently taking an opioid prescription to treat chronic pain, listen to this Well Being DFW podcast to learn about alternatives.Scott’s guest, Dr. Adeel Haq, a Pain Management Specialist on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, discusses new pain management treatment plans and how patients are utilizing them to rely less on addictive medications.

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In this episode, Dr. Gary Malone, a psychiatrist on the medical staff at Texas Health Recovery and Wellness Center, joins Scott to discuss the current health care epidemic. They talk about what opioids are, how this crisis happened and what is being done to treat this deadly addiction.

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Scott sits down with Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, obstetrician gynecologist on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, to learn how an OB/GYN can play an important role in a patient’s heart health.

Find out about some women’s health conditions that can put certain women at a higher risk for heart disease. They also discuss preventative steps to reduce a woman’s risk for heart disease.

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