Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine

Violence in health care settings is a growing problem in Kentucky and in other states as well. It is now a felony to assault a health care worker punishable by one to five years in prison. Teresa Brown is a nurse and writer who lives in Pittsburgh and has written numerous books about her experience as a nurse. She talks about a recent episode of violence in the workplace that left her shaken.

Lexington Parks and Recreation has long offered programs that provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy activities through recreation, leisure, and play. Dr. Greg talks with Therapeutic Recreation Manager Jill Farmer.

Period poverty often goes unseen, but its impact on women and teens is significant in the Commonwealth and beyond. Governor Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last month declaring May 11 through 17 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Commonwealth. Dr. Greg recently got an update on the mission of the non-profit Period Y'all and its founder Skylar Davis.

Severe bleeding is the primary cause of preventable fatalities in trauma patients. And a relatively new program in Fayette and surrounding counties is looking at how pre-hospital blood transfusions can save lives. Dr. Greg's guest this week is Dr. Andrew Bernard, the Paul A. Kearney, MD endowed chair in trauma surgery at the University of Kentucky who'll tell us more about the highly specialized,...

A new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with alcohol withdrawal — a discovery that could eventually open new treatment pathways for alcohol use disorder. Dr. Greg talks with Caleb Bailey, Ph. D.,...

What's the most common reason why festivalgoers land in the first-aid tent? You might be surprised. It's that time of year where we often attend outdoor events (like this weekend's Railbird,) and we don't think about the incredible infrastructure that is there in case we get injured or sick. Dr. Greg goes behind the scenes of 'event medicine' with Dr. Brian Adkins; medical director of UK Athletics...

Access to safe drinking water depends not only on infrastructure, but on the people who operate and maintain it. At the University of Kentucky, Diana Byrne, Ph. D., assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities. She talks about her research this week on Dr. Greg...

Now is an important time to remind families that lawn mowers, although part of a familiar routine, can cause serious and sometimes life altering injuries if used improperly. Dr. Greg talks with Patrick Grace, M.D., medical director of Chandler Hospital Emergency Department.

For decades, the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has helped shape how the world understands Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias — from groundbreaking discoveries to leading clinical trials that are changing what’s possible for patients and families. And for going on two decades they've hosted an annual Mind Matters Health Summit. Dr. Greg gets a preview of this year's...

Bike Walk Month in Lexington celebrates not only biking, but also walking for transportation, exercise and fun. Whether you’re a cyclist, pedestrian, driver or all three, Bike Walk Month reminds Lexingtonians that streets are shared spaces for all. Dr. Greg talks with Seth Holbrook-Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works.

Each year UK Athletics, UK HealthCare and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging partner for a game honoring legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt — who battled Alzheimer's disease with remarkable courage. This year, as part of the contest, Pete Nelson, M.D., Ph. D., the R.C. Durr Foundation Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at UK, was recognized for his groundbreaking work. He talks about it with Dr. G...

In an emergency situation would you know what to do if someone was bleeding? An upcoming educational event at the UK Gatton Student Center will provide answers in a fun and easy to understand way. Dr. Greg speaks with Amy Lambert, Critical Care, Safe Kids Fayette County, who'll be part of 'Stop The Bleed,' where attendees can learn techniques to stop bleeding in emergency situations to sustain a l...

From front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, patio planters to farm fields, warmer weather brings out everyone’s inner gardener, ready to jump in and get their hands dirty. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your very first seeds, a little preparation can prevent a lot of problems. Amy Aldenderfer, agriculture Extension agent in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Fo...

For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who support them. Researchers from the School of Music in the UK College of Fine Arts and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging investigated h...

From childhood vaccine recommendation changes to a new food pyramid; guidelines and directives coming out at the federal level are enough to make your head spin. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Steven Stack, Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, about the politicization of public health and what reliable sources you should consult for your own health and well-being.

Because Medicare does not routinely cover hearing aids and Medicaid coverage can leave high out-of-pocket costs, many patients are unable to move forward with recommended treatment. Third year UK med student Evan Smith helped organize a 5K race to offset some of those costs. Dr. Greg talks with Evan about the third annual event and how you can participate.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient in the U.S. with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer, offering hope for patients whose cancers have stopped responding to other treatments. Dr. Greg talks with Markey Cancer Center medical oncologist Zhonglin Hao, M.D., Ph. D.

A partnership between the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health and UK HealthCare is giving public health students a front-row seat to the real-world challenges Kentuckians face outside of hospital walls. That includes things like housing, transportation and food insecurity. Dr. Greg talks with Kylee Causey social needs coordinator at UK HealthCare, and Jessica Sass, executive director...

February is Children's Dental Health Month. This week on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine we welcome Dr Emily Winfrey from the UK College of Dentistry to talk about Kentucky's poor oral health ranking and the renewed effort by some politicians to pass legislation making water fluoridation optional in Kentucky communities.

February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. women. Dr. Greg talks with Nouran Sorour, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine in the UK College of Medicine and cardiologist at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, about why heart disease is so often undiagnosed in women.