Could Grapes Replace Blood Pressure Medication?
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Steven F. Bolling, MD
Grapes and other fruits high in phytochemicals, such as flavanols, are thought to have a protective effect on blood pressure and cardiac function. Dr. Steven Bolling, director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Center at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, describes his research in a hypertensive animal model that indicated that the addition of grape extract lowered blood pressure, improved cardiac function and reduced inflammation at a dose that would equal the intake of a handful of grapes per day. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Sorrentino.
Treating Obese Women
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
Guest: Emily Merrill, PhD, RN
Imagine going into a doctor's office, putting on a gown and finding that it won't wrap around your body. Or, having your blood pressure taken when the cuff doesn't fit around your arm. These are just a few of the problems obese women deal with as medical patients. Dr. Emily Merrill, department chair for nurse practitioner studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, discusses with host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo the challenges, stigmas and frustrations associated with treating obese women. They also discuss the attitudes and perceptions of doctors, medical students and nurses when it comes to treating overweight women.
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Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Epilepsy: Beyond Anecdotes
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD
Guest: Douglas Nordli, MD
The ketogenic diet has been used as a therapy for refractory epilepsy in children since the 1920's. It was only recently, however, that a randomized, controlled study confirmed it to be effective in reducing seizures. Is there a role for the ketogenic diet as first-line therapy for epilepsy? Which patients stand to benefit the most from this diet, and what are some of its potential adverse effects? Dr. Douglas Nordli, associate professor of neurology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the Lorna S. and James P. Langdon Chair of Pediatric Epilepsy, offers details on this trial and explores mechanisms through which we may generate more timely results in our research for patients with epilepsy. Dr. Jennifer Shu hosts.
A Closer Look at the Health Claims Behind Berries
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Gary Stoner, PhD
Reports on the medicinal properties of foods are often of interest to the general public, with the hope of finding or maintaining better health through proper nutrition. For many years, the relationship between the consumption of berries and cancer prevention has been studied in lab animals, with results from these scientific studies interpreted for their potential applications in daily life. What does current research tell us about the potency of raspberries, blueberries and other berries toward preventing cancer and can we yet issue any practical indications for humans? Dr. Gary Stoner, professor emeritus in the division of hematology and oncology within the department of internal medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to help us provide clear guidance to our patients who inquire about the nutritional value of these fruits.
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Incorporating Nutrition Into Clinical Practice
Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA
Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD
Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits are common drivers of chronic health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. What do physicians and other healthcare providers need to know about providing effective lifestyle changes for their patients, as well as for themselves? Host Amy Hendel speaks with Ruth Frechman, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, about how to navigate today's nutritional landscape in clinical practice.
Nutrisystem’s New Turbo10 Delivers More Variety and Faster Weight Loss
Nutrisystem, one of the most well-known meal delivery diet programs in the world, has a new look for 2016, bringing you more variety in your food options and quicker results with it’s all new Turbo10. In January 2016, Nutrisystem launched Turbo10, a clinically tested program that delivers up to a 10 pound weight loss and […]
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