Podcasts

News of the Week: Suicide & Depression
Featured Speaker: Louise Andrew, MD
The recent tragic suicide of Robin Williams highlights the national problem of depression and suicide.
Hidden Dangers of Powder Caffeine
Featured Speaker: Stephen Anderson, MD
Did you know that one teaspoon of powdered caffeine is equivalent to 30 cups of coffee?
Malnourished in the ER: Why Are Seniors Not Eating?
Featured Speaker: Timothy Platts-Mills, MD
According to a recent study, many older adults who visit the ER are either malnourished or at risk for malnutrition.
Should Your Kids Be Vaccinated?
Featured Speaker: Al Sacchetti, MD
August is National Immunization Month; the goal being to increase awareness as to the benefits of vaccines.
Ebola Primer: How ERs Are Preparing
Featured Speaker: Rade Vukmir, MD, JD
Ebola is one of the most deadly viruses in existence, with a fatality rate close to 90 percent.
Medical News of the Week: Smallpox
Featured Speaker: Jeff Runge, MD
Smallpox has officially been eradicated since 1979, but recently made national news when small amounts of live virus were found completely unprotected.
What to Keep in a First Aid Kit
Featured Speaker: Angelique Campen, MD
Whether you're in your home, taking a day trip or on an extended vacation, learn which first aid items you should always keep on hand.
Dating Violence Among Adolescents
Featured Speaker: Vijay Singh, MD, MPH
A recent Annals of Emergency Medicine study says one in five girls and one in eight boys reported dating violence in the past year.
Herbal Supplements & Rx Meds: A Recipe for Disaster
Featured Speaker: Gerald O’Malley, MD
Many people take both Rx meds and supplements in hopes of improving health, but the potential interactions may make things worse.
Medical News of the Week: Why Are More Young People Having Strokes?
Featured Speaker: Angelique Campen, MD
Recent statistics indicate that while stroke has been declining in the elderly, occurrence on the rise in people under 50.