Health411

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss medical residency with Dr. Madison Mitchell of Capital Health. A recent graduate of St. George's medical school, Dr. Mitchell describes going to medical school in the Caribbean, Family Medicine residency in New Jersey, and how these experiences have shaped her future as a doctor.

In this episode of Health411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the implications of your internal biological clock, or circadian rhythm, to daily life. It is not just the sleep-wake cycle, it also affects things such as reproduction, digestion, awareness, and more! This relatively new field, known as circadian medicine, matters for everything from neonatal ICU care to chemothera...

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss how addiction manifests in the actual connectivity of the brain. Knowledge of this interconnectedness shows promise in treatment of addiction and relapse, as addiction relapse is exceedingly common and substance abuse is a major contributor to death in the United States. 

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the history, perception, and science of dyslexia in society. Although only categorized as a "disorder" in the late 19th century, dyslexia has more than likely been around for the entirety of human existence. Although those with this condition typically have difficulty with reading and writing, they are often mo...

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss some new research showing the biochemical rationale behind the preference of some mosquito species to humans. With summer in full swing, these pests are of particular concern since they carry diseases such as the West Nile Virus. The research techniques used in this paper are fascinating, if a bit unorthodox. M...

In this continuation of the previous episode, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the newly legal adult-use cannabis industry of New Jersey with activist Leo Bridgewater and CannabisBPO VP of business strategy Marshall Ogen. This fresh market carries implications across the board, including social justice and the intricacies of legislating such a budding industry, no pun inte...

In this episode of Health411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the newly legal adult-use cannabis industry of New Jersey with activist Leo Bridgewater and CannabisBPO VP of business strategy Marshall Ogen. This fresh market carries implications across the board, including social justice and the intricacies of legislating such a budding industry, no pun intended.

In this episode of Health 411, Host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss signs, symptoms, treatments, and the pathophysiology of diabetes with endocrinologist Dr. Sheri Gillies-Funderburk and nurse educator Laura Moran. The country is currently in an epidemic of this disease, so understanding underlying causes, as well as its management, is key to a happy and healthy life with diab...

In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller have a conversation with endovascular neurologist Dr. Pratit Patel of CapitalHealth. Different conditions including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke are discussed, as well as related conditions such as embolisms and aneurysms. These diseases are more common than one may think, and they must be treated as quickly as possible to avoid...

Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Daniel Geller discuss the pathology, symptoms, and treatments of Myopia. This condition can affect any age, but daily mindfulness of your screentime and other sources of strain can not only slow its progression, but increase overall eye health.

In this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the NJ cannabis industry, medicinal benefits of cannabis, and the endocannabinoid system with the VP of business strategy at Cannabis BPO, Marshall Ogen.

Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller have a conversation on the cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19 long after the symptomatic stage has subsided. Risk of stroke, ischemic heart disease, and pulmonary embolism are just some of the conditions with an increased risk associated with COVID infection.

Host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the extremely efficacious and proven function of Lysulin in treating type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, as well as the WonderSpray topical antibiotic.

In this episode, Host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss eye health with optometrist Dr. Prapti Chandrani. Discussion includes the pathway to the optometry career, eye diseases such as keratoconus, and maintaining your eye health!

Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss skin health, as well as work-life balance in the field of dermatology with Dr. Darshan Vaidya

Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Daniel Geller discuss the differential physiological response between normal sugar and artificial sweetener and how it affects behavior. New research helps show innate differences in the metabolic pathways and responses due to these common additives. How does it affect the obesity epidemic? What is the biological rationale?

Host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Daniel Geller engage in a conversation with Capital Health's Dr. Joyce Varughese, a board certified gynecologic oncologist. Topics include gynecologic cancer risk factors, types, HPV vaccination, and preventative measures.

Host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Daniel Geller engage in a conversation with Capital Health's Dr. Africa Wallace, a board certified thoracic surgeon. Topics include lung cancer risk factors, screening, types, and pathophysiology.  

Dr. Jonathan Karp and Producer Daniel Geller engage with cardiologist Dr. Kristopher Young of Capital Health about his path to cardiology,  general heart health, and how the pandemic has affected cardiology.

Dr. Karp delves into a conversation with Dr. Kelly, a Capital Health trauma surgeon with military experience.

In this episode from the week of January 24th, Dr. Jonathan Karp and his producer Tommy Franks talk to New Jersey State Assemblyman Dr. Herb Conaway about his career in NJ state politics, and everything surrounding Healthcare and COVID-19.

In this episode, we discuss the history, methodology, and clinical application of PCR in addition to other techniques used in COVID testing.

Dr. Karp and Daniel discuss the COVID 19 pandemic in relation to a trend in healthcare known as the obesity paradox.

Karp and Daniel talk about the biology and treatments of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

In this Episode, Dan and Dr. Karp have a discussion on the intersection of healthcare, Cerebral Palsy, and the international migrant crisis.