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Feature Interview (14:50) – Dr. Jeff Berger, medical director of Guest House, the national Catholic addiction treatment center for Priests, Deacons, and Religious, discusses medical marijuana including the latest research on usage and effectiveness, plus his recommendations for Catholic health care workers and ministers as legalization efforts grow. American Society of Addiction Medicine, Patient...

Feature Interview (13:25) – Dr. Alan Moy, the Founder and Scientific Director of the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, discusses stem cells: what they are, how they are used or misused, and what they promise for the future of medicine. http://www.jp2mri.org/ http://www.isscr.org/ Also in this episode: News (00:50) – American Medical Association Ethics Committee Recommends Against Physician...

Feature Interviews (15:00) – First, OB/GYN Dr. Christine Hemphill of Harrisburg, PA reflects on the Vatican-sponsored forum “Humanity 2.0” on Maternal Health she attended in Rome back in April 2018. She explains the conversations and plans she participated in about how doctors and laypeople can work together to improve care for mothers and babies, including the role tenderness can play in health....

Feature Interview (11:15) – Dr. George Delgado, Medical Director of Culture of Life Family Services, discusses his study on how doctors can save babies and give women a “second chance at choice” by reversing the effects of a chemical abortion with high dose progesterone. http://abortionpillreversal.com/ Dr. Delgado’s Study on Abortion Pill Reversal: https://issuesinlawandmedicine.com/wp-content/up...

Feature Interview (13:10) – pediatric orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky discusses his book Perfectly Human and what he has learned from children with disabilities about what it means to suffer, to be human, and to be happy. More from Dr. Dutkowsky: www.nycpdoc.com NYC Ballet Video: https://youtu.be/wp6LeOIkUuQ Also in this episode: News (0:45) – “Older Americans are ‘Hooked’ on Vi...

Feature Interview (13:10) – Chicago Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Williams talks about why pornography might be the strongest form of drug addiction known, how viewing pornography changes the anatomy and chemistry of the brain, and how doctors and families can work together against the addiction. Also in this episode: News (0:45) – Married people are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia (http://jnn...

Feature Interview (13:00) – Dr. Andrew Mullally, Indiana State Director of the Catholic Medical Association, gives an update on the push for Physician Assisted Suicide in the United States, what the Catholic Church teaches about the practice, and how physicians and patients can advocate for respect of all human dignity. Also in this episode: News (0:30) – How bacteria can protect us from skin canc...

Feature Interview (11:20) – Sr. Mary Diana Dreger, physician and a member of the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of St. Cecilia in Nashville, discusses how to care for elderly parents, including her experiences caring for her own aging parents, important things to remember when making decisions, providing for physical and spiritual needs, and how to make the best of the last years of life. S...

Feature Interview (15:00) – Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Paul Hruz discusses gender dysphoria, sometimes called transgenderism, including the latest research, the harm being caused by current medical and cultural approaches to treatment, and what better faithful and scientific treatment might look like. Also in this episode: News (0:55) – A study on the effects of gratitude and generosity on the...

Feature Interview (12:45) – Dr. Patrick Yeung, an OB/GYN from St. Louis, discusses so-called “medical use” or “non-contraceptive use” of oral contraceptives, especially whether the common practice makes medical or ethical sense. Also in this episode: News (01:00) – Ethical and unethical official positions of professional health care organizations, and why patients should find out what their own do...

News (00:50) – Who is doing reconstructive surgery for Medicare patients? (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.09.032) and Impact of spray sunscreen popularity on sunscreen formulations (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2017.07.040) Women’s Healthcare Tip (07:30) – Bone Density Testing Guest Interview (13:20) – Dr. Kim Dernovsek, a dermatologist from Pueblo, CO shares her work as co-founder of Unive...

Holy Land Introduction (00:40) – Dr. McGovern gives some facts and fictions about the Holy Land and shares some of his own experiences traveling in Israel and Palestine. Guest Interview (12:20) – During Dr. McGovern’s trip to the Holy Land in February, he interviewed Dr. Hiyam Marzouqa (Chief Physician) and Dr. Iyad Abu Irmeleh (Resident Physician) at Caritas Baby Hospital in Bethlehem about their...

In this episode: Medical News (00:30) – New Naloxone/Narcan directives from US Attorney General (https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/opioid-overdose-prevention/naloxone-advisory.html) Guest Interview (13:00) – Indiana State Senator Liz Brown joins the doctors to discuss that latest health care-related legislation in the state including new abortion restrictions, legal CBD oil, and end of lif...

In this episode: Medical News (1:50) – Link between nighttime light exposure and depression Preventative Medicine Tip (5:55) – Diabetes Screening Recommendations (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:50) – Ariana Grossu, Outreach Advisor at the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health & Human Services, discusses the newest HHS initiative – the Conscienc...

In this episode: Medical News (00:45) – Link between screen time and psychological well-being (http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/emo0000403) Preventative Medicine Tip (7:15) – Antibiotic Ointment for Newborns (www.evidencebasedbirth.com) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ from a medical perspective using historical records and modern medical k...

In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – What’s the deal with “Dark” DNA (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2017.12.017) and new info on CTE and sports-related brain trauma (https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awx350) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When and Why to Use Statens (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our ow...

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 9 – Catholic Witness in Healthcare In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – Updated guidelines for high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment, plus some lifestyle changes you can make to help you avoid HPB and its complications Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Skin Cancer Prevention (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventi...

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 2 – Ethical and Religious Directives In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – Is “fat and happy” a real thing? (http://mayocl.in/2t5RRBT) Are bleach baths effective treatment for eczema? (http://bit.ly/2GOTrKv) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Pap Smears (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Gues...

In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – New studies find that genes might affect our sleep needs and habits, then research about how sleep affects memory as we age Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When to Get a Mammogram (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/ and https://www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Critical Car...

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – February 16 – Ethics of Vaccines In this episode: Medical News (01:00) – New studies linking use of hormonal birth control with increased rates of suicide (https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17060616) and a new study about the effectiveness of testing egg quality for fertility treatment (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-...

Medical News (00:45) – New studies confirming the link between birth control use and increased risk of breast cancer (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/health/birth-control-breast-cancer-hormones.html) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Vitamin D Supplements (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:15) – Pediatrician Dr....

Medical News (00:45) – Closing the EpiPen loophole to keep cost down, and studies on the health benefits of coffee Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:15) – Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Paul Carson discusses the benefits and dangers of antib...

Medical News (00:50) – “Ten Reasons Why I Hate Birth Control: A Womanifesto” an article by Nicole Stacy for Catholic Vote (https://www.catholicvote.org/ten-reasons-why-i-hate-birth-control-a-womanifesto/) Preventative Medicine Tip (10:25) – Colonoscopy Screenings (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (14:30) – OB/GYN and Na...

In this episode: Medical News (1:05) – Changing DNA of a patient with Hunter’s Syndrome (more at Aletia.org), plus Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosis (more at MedPageToday.com), and the Docs discuss the USCCB Nov. 21 letter on Religious Exemptions Letter (8:10) – (more at USCCB.org) Guest Interview (13:00) – Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses his work as an intensivist taking care of pati...

In this episode: Medical News (1:00) – Best options for pain control Preventive Medicine Tip (7:02) – Mammogram recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:00) – Dr. Andrew Mullally of Credo Family Medicine discusses the facts and fictions of influenza and the best treatments and preventive options, including...