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2004-05 Kentucky Health Shows - with descriptions

• Clinical Trials & Informed Consent #501
  Guests: Serge A. Martinez, MD, JD Nancy C. Martin, PhD
  In order for new drugs, medical procedures & treatments to become available to the public, someone has to volunteer to become the 'experimental model'. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Nancy Martin, UofL's Sr. VP for Research and Dr. Serge Martinez, Chairman of the Institutional Review Board about clinical trials and the importance of informed consent. Learn of the board's involvement in protecting the patient by weighing the efficacy and benefits vs. the risk factors of the study. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  
• Contact Information: University of Louisville Human Subjects Protection Program (502) 852-5188
• Thyroid Disease #502
  Guests: Richard E. Goldstein, MD, PhD, FACS David E. Bybee, MD, FACP, FACE
  Dr. David Bybee joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss what happens when thyroid hormones, which regulate other organs in the body, become overactive, causing Thyrotoxicosis, or underactive, leading to Hypothyroidism. Dr. Richard Goldstein's video shows how candidates for surgery can now choose a minimally invasive technique: Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy, which leaves a much smaller incision scar than conventional surgery. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Richard E. Goldstein, MD, University Surgical Associates Louisville (502) 583-8303 richard.goldstein@louisville.edu
• Leukemia & Lymphomas #503
  Guests: Don A. Stevens, MD Kathleen McNamara
  Although a few risk factors are known to cause blood cancers, for the vast majority of cases there is no identifiable cause for acute Leukemia or Lymphomas. Oncologist, Dr. Don Stevens, explains to Dr. Wayne Tuckson which treatments are producing high remission and survival rates. Leukemia survivor, Kathleen McNamara, gives her testimonial detailing her experiences while receiving chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Louisville Oncology: (502) 899-3366, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: 1-800-955-2566, National Marrow Donor Pgm.: 1-800-MARROW2 www.marrow.org, (Kentucky) Bone Marrow Donor Coordinator: Louisville 1-800-234-2689 Lexington 1-900-775-2522
• Discrepancies in Healthcare #504
  Guest: Adewale Troutman, MD
• The United States spends more money per capita on healthcare than any other industrialized nation in the world: over 1.6 trillion dollars. However, the World Health Organization ranks the U.S. 37th in the world in the efficiency of healthcare delivery systems. Dr. Adewale Troutman, director of the Louisville Metro Health Dept., discusses with Dr. Wayne Tuckson how we are well behind in basic health indexes, such as infant mortality, uninsured & underinsured, death in excess, and life expectancy, representing significant discrepancies, disparities, & inequities in healthcare delivery among specific races and communities. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Louisville Metro Health Department (502) 574-6530
• Poisons #505
  Guest: Henry A. Spoiler, MS, D.ABAT
• It's a common misconception, but bleach and fertilizer are not that harmful to a child. However, 2-4 ounces of mouthwash can put a small child in a coma, and can be fatal. If one teaspoon of furniture polish goes down the trachea it could put your child on a ventilator. Dr. Wayne Tuckson interviews Henry Spiller, the director of the Kentucky Regional Poison Center, about common household items that are poisonous, what you should keep on hand in case of an emergency, and what actions you should take if accidental exposure to toxins occurs. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 Kentucky Regional Poison Center: www.krpc.com
• Women's Health #506
  Guest: Terry Weiss, MD
• Many healthcare issues affect women differently than men and are often not recognized and misdiagnosed. Studies have shown that only 8% of Americans recognize the number one cause of death and the top health threat for women. Dr. Terry Weiss joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson to raise awareness on women's health issues. Topics include: heart disease, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, breast cancer, osteoporosis, urinary frequency, COPD, & diabetes. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Terry Weiss, MD Deer Park Family Doctors Louisville (502) 451-5955 www.deerparkfamilydoctors.com
• Pain Prevention & Treatment #507
  Guests: Elmer E. Dunbar, MD Florin M. Orza, MD
• New methods of controlling pain have been developed to block acute pain and treat chronic pain. Dr. Florin Orza, Director of Acute Pain Management at Norton Audubon Hospital, demonstrates to Dr. Tuckson how nerve blocks are being used during surgery, as an alternative to high doses of narcotics, allowing for earlier discharge and preventing unwanted side effects. Dr. Elmer Dunbar tells how the Pain Control Network is using high-tech advanced pain-targeting therapies, to control and manage chronic pain. Methods described include implantable infusion pumps, spinal cord stimulators, radiofrequency, epidural injections, and disk decompression. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Pain Control Network: (502) 897-3500 www.paincontrolnetwork.com, Florin M. Orza, MD Norton Audubon Anesthesia & Pain Management Louisville (502) 636-7449
• Hyperbaric Oxygen & Difficult Wounds #508
  Guests: Judah L. Skolnick, MD Joseph C. Banis, Jr., MD, FACS
• Difficult wounds, like those from vascular disease and diabetes, can get infected and take a long time to heal due to low blood supply to the site. Dr. Judah Skolnick explains to Dr. Tuckson how a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is used to force more oxygen particles to dissolve in the blood stream, which stimulates wound healing, kills bacteria, and grows new blood vessels. Dr. Joseph Banis, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, explains how treatment with compressed oxygen supports 100% healing of a future skin graft. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Doctors Skolnick & Banis accept new patients on a referral basis.
• Alternative Care for Homebound Patients #509
  Guest: Cindy M. Zinner, MD
• One of the big problems in providing adequate healthcare to the community is access; can patients make it to the physician's office? One solution: if the patient can't come to the doctor, have the doctor come to the patient. Dr. Cindy Zinner explains how Norton House Calls offers a service that provides home-based primary care for frail elders who have trouble getting to the doctor, as an alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Norton House Calls Louisville (502) 629-1750
• Children with Asthma #510
  Guests: Nemr S. Eid, MD, FAAP, FCCP Beth VanCleave, RN, BSN, AE-C
• At least 7-10% of the pediatric population is affected with chronic inflammation of the airways, or Asthma. Approximately 70% of those will develop symptoms by age 3. Pediatric Pulmonary Specialist, Dr. Nemr Eid, discusses with Dr. Wayne Tuckson signs and symptoms to look for and how a predictive index can determine your child's chances of developing asthma. Beth VanCleave, a certified asthma educator at Kosair Children's Hospital, demonstrates medication devices used for long-term therapy. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Childhood Asthma Care & Education Center Louisville (502) 629-8830 For Asthma Educational Information Contact: Beth VanCleave, RN, BSN, AE-C Certified Asthma Educator Kosair Children's Hospital (502) 629-8544
• Race, Sex, & Ethnicity when Choosing a Physician #511
  Guests: Stephanie Altobellis, MD Elizabeth D. Sebree, MD, FACOG Ivan Ljubic, MD, PSC
• Your physician is someone you tell the most intimate details of your life to. How does race, sex, or ethnicity impact your decision when choosing a physician? Dr. Wayne Tuckson interviews 3 doctors representing different genders, races, and cultures, as they look at how these factors interplay with physician/patient interaction, and discuss other reasons taken into consideration when choosing a doctor. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Stephanie Altobellis, MD Associates in Internal Medicine Louisville (502) 896-4246 Elizabeth D. Sebree, MD, FACOG Elizabethtown (270) 234-8499 Ivan Ljubic, MD, PSC Louisville (502) 893-7336
• End Stage Renal Disease #512
  Guest: Danny Woo, MD
• The role of your kidneys is more than just filtration. The kidney regulates fluids and electrolytes, regulates bone metabolism, & produces hormones. Nephrologist, Dr. Danny Woo, joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss the risk factors of chronic kidney disease. They'll examine which races are at a higher risk, and the role diabetes and hypertension plays in developing renal disease or kidney failure. The details of dialysis and the problem associated with transplantation are explored. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Danny Woo, MD Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana Louisville (502) 587-9660
• Faith & Healing #513
  Guest: Eugene Giles, Sr., MD
• What role does faith play, in comparison to medical treatment, when recovering from an illness? Dr. Wayne Tuckson invites physician and Associate of Ministry at the West Chestnut St. Baptist Church, Dr. Eugene Giles, Sr., to discuss the importance of faith, the role prayer plays in healing, and how your minister (or priest) and your physician can work together concerning your health. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Eugene Giles, Sr., MD Omni Medical Center Louisville (502) 776-1177 Egilesr@aol.com
• How Safe are our Meats? #514
  Guests: Benjy Mikel, Ph.D, PAS Kathy Meyer
• Dr. Benjy Mikel, Professor & Coordinator of Food Sciences at the UK College of Agriculture, joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss UK's involvement with local beef producers and processors. A tour of UK's research lab highlights yield testing, bacteria analysis, taste & sensory analysis, and consumer safety. Kathy Meyer, takes us on a field trip to Colcord Farms, in Paris, Kentucky, showcasing how Blue Grass Finished Beef cattle are raised using no antibiotics, steroids, or growth hormones, producing a safe Kentucky product higher in CLAs & Omega 3. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Benjy Mikel, Ph.D, PAS UK College of Agriculture Lexington (859) 257-7550 wmikel@uky.edu Blue Grass Finished Beef may be purchased at: Rainbow Blossom, St. Matthews/Louisville (502) 896-0189 & Good Foods Market & Deli, Lexington (859) 278-1813
• Functional Urinary Problems #515
  Guests: John G. Hubbard, M.D. Lois Obert, N.P.
• Dr. John Hubbard, of The Hubbard Clinic & Center for Bladder Control, discusses with Dr. Tuckson functional urinary problems affecting men & women. Video of TUNA therapy (TransUrethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate) for benign prostatic hypertrophy shows how radiofrequency destroys cells causing urinary constriction. Nurse Practitioner, Lois Obert, demonstrates the step-by-step testing series of a Urodynamics Study used for diagnosing stress or urge incontinence. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: The Hubbard Clinic Louisville www.hubbardclinic.com (502) 893-3510
• Pancreatitis #516
  Guest: Whitney F. Jones, M.D.
• Dr. Whitney Jones discusses with Dr. Wayne Tuckson: diseases that affect the pancreas. Topics include the causes of pancreatitis and the role gallstones & alcohol play, testing procedures, including ERCP, and the critical importance of early detection of pancreatic cancer for a successful treatment and survival. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Midwest Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC Louisville (502) 568-6616
• Diseases of the Aorta & Great Vessels #517
  Guest: Brian L. Ganzel, M.D
• Cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Brian Ganzel, examines aneurysms of the blood vessels and the aorta. He, and Dr. Wayne Tuckson, discuss the risk factors associated with the development of aneurysms, how the risk rate of rupture vs. surgical risks, the survival rates of ascending vs. descending dissection, and less invasive surgical techniques to occlude the aneurysm. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: University Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, P.S.C. Jewish Hospital Heart & Lung Center Louisville (502) 583-8383
• Female Infertility #518
  Guest: Henry Bohler, Jr., M.D., FACOG
• Over 6 million U.S. women are infertile or subfertile. Dr. Henry Bohler, Jr. tells Dr. Wayne Tuckson how University OB-GYN is successfully impregnating infertile couples. Three videos demonstrate fertility procedures including egg retrieval via transvaginal ultrasound, how ICSI (IntraCytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is used to fertilize eggs, and an embryo transfer procedure implanting multicell embryos into the mother's uterus. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: University OB-GYN Associates Louisville www.kyinfertility.com (502) 629-3830
• Home Health #519
  Guests: Michael Carr, RPh Sharon Hinkle, R.N., CWOCN Lori Luckett, R.N.
• With hospital in-patient time decreasing and outpatient surgeries increasing, home health services have become a crucial treatment toward recovery. Dr. Wayne Tuckson invites three representatives from a home health agency to discuss home infusion of medications, TPN, chemotherapy, nursing services, wound care, and the transition back from ill health to normal functioning. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Integrity Healthcare Services, Inc. 1-800-304-0123 www.integrityhealthcare.com
• Male Infertility #520
  Guest: Christopher G. Schrepferman, M.D.
• Of all infertile couples, fully 50% have contributing factors involving the male. Dr. Wayne Tuckson invites urologist and fertility specialist, Dr. Christopher Schrepferman to discuss the causes of male infertility: including injuries, congenital anomalies, and marijuana's role in sperm production. Retrieval options of sperm aspiration and extraction, used in conjunction with IVF, are examined, along with technological advances which reduce the 3-4 million sperm count once needed for fertilization, down to only 5-10 sperm. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Christopher G. Schrepferman, M.D. www.drshep.com Urology Surgical Associates, P.S.C. Louisville (502) 629-5904 www.urologysurgical.com
• Living with Diabetes #521
  Guests: Stephen Smitherman Rebecca Vitale Melodie A. Vitale
• Due to modern advances in medicine and the delivery of insulin, diabetics can now function normally in today's society. Dr. Wayne Tuckson takes a trip to Louisville Slugger Field to interview Bats' player, Stephen Smitherman, about his performance as a professional athlete with diabetes. Rebecca Vitale, a local teen, shares her story of growing up with diabetes and how newer glucose meters and a continuous insulin pump have simplified her daily regimen. A Production of the University of Louisville
  
  Contact Information: American Diabetes Association 1-800-DIABETES www.diabetes.org
• Microinvasive Surgery #522
  Guests: Robert N. Cacchione, M.D. Richard Pokorny, M.D.
• What was once invasive and extensive surgery causing painful recoveries and leaving long incision scars, can now be performed laparoscopically, allowing patients to be discharged from the hospital much earlier. Dr. Richard Pokorny and Dr. Bob Cacchione join Dr. Wayne Tuckson to highlight and demonstrate some of the instruments used in delicate laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. A video of the most common laparoscopic procedure, a cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), spotlights the details from the camera's eye. A Production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Robert N. Cacchione, M.D. University Surgical Associates, P.S.C. Louisville (502) 583-8303 Richard Pokorny, M.D. Surgical Associates of Louisville (502) 895-1995
• Sleep Disorders #523
  Guest: David Winslow, M.D.
• Less than 7 hours of sleep per night soon takes its toll on the brain, representing a huge national problem. Dr. David Winslow, of Sleep Medicine Specialists, explains common sleep disorders including insomnia, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea. Astonishing study results show how snoring, choking, and decreased oxygen of sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke. A video of the lab's sleep test shows how brain activity, airflow, EKG, and oxygen saturation are monitored for diagnosis. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Sleep Medicine Specialists Louisville (502) 454-0755 www.sleepmedicinespecialists.com
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease #524
  Guest: Jeffrey A. Tuvlin, M.D.
• There are over 100,000 new cases of IBD diagnosed each year. Dr. Jeffrey Tuvlin joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, long term inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. They'll examine the symptoms of IBD, the differences in Ulcerative Colitis vs. Chron's Disease, treatment options, genetic components and environmental influences which triggers the disease to manifest itself in predisposed patients. Pictures from the technologically advanced PillCam show how capsule endoscopy can diagnose problems missed by x-ray as the pill continuously photographs the GI tract upon swallowing. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Midwest Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC Louisville (502) 568-6616
• Hand Surgery #525
  Guest: Luis R. Scheker, M.D.
• Hand surgeon, Dr. Luis Scheker, joins Dr. Wayne Tuckson as they examine cases of congenital anomalies including syndactyly, accidents involving the extremities, and pain-relief surgery for osteoarthritis sufferers. You'll be prepared in emergency cases of accidental penetration of foreign bodies into the hand, gunshot wounds, or amputations from lawn mowers and power machines. Surgical techniques to create a thumb by transplanting the second toe or index finger restores opposition to victims of accidental thumb amputation or those born with a radial deficiency. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  Contact Information: Kleinert, Kutz & Associates Hand Care Center, PLLC Louisville (502) 561-4263 Toll Free: 1-800-477-4263 www.kleinertkutz.com