Second Opinion: Taking Charge of Your Health Care

Introduction to Case Study Patient (2:27)

High Risk Factors (2:03)

Effects of Stress (2:10)

Leading Killer of Women (2:16)

Strong Predictor of Death (3:24)

Women's Ischemic Syndrome Evaluation (2:47)

Stress Echocardiography Test Results (1:57)

Dychoperinimal Cardiac Pet Scan Results (2:41)

Proactive Health Care (0:41)

Treating Microvascular Disease (3:10)

Final Thoughts (0:56)

Credits, Additional Resources & Sponsors: Coronary Microvascular Disease: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:03)

Understanding BMI (2:48)

Sugary Diet (2:22)

Food Labeling Misconceptions (2:32)

Sugar Health Threat (1:24)

Replacing Fat with Sugar (2:05)

Obesity Debate (2:17)

Whole Food Diet (2:31)

Family Weight Influences (2:16)

Painting an Obesity Picture (2:49)

Reducing Dietary Sugar (2:00)

Understanding Child BMI (1:59)

Credits: Sugar (Episode 806) (0:56)

Case Study: Johnson Family (1:17)

Medical Advertising (2:23)

Refractive Eye Surgery Industry (2:06)

Smart Healthcare Consumption (4:20)

Determining Eye Surgery Necessity (2:27)

Correcting Near Sightedness (3:29)

Vision Correction Criteria (2:11)

Correcting Far Sightedness (1:30)

Cataracts and Vision Correction (1:01)

Refractive Eye Surgery Outcomes (2:40)

Refractive Eye Surgery Summary (0:52)

Credits: Vision Correction: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:42)

Case Study: Dolores (3:07)

Defining Metabolic Syndrome (1:36)

Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome (4:23)

Metabolic Syndrome Patient Education (5:20)

Treating Metabolic Syndrome (3:27)

Diet Changes for Metabolic Syndrome (2:37)

Preventing Metabolic Syndrome (3:41)

Credits: Metabolic Syndrome: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:40)

Obesity Case Study: Sophie (2:52)

Weight Loss through Any Means? (3:10)

Weight Loss Criteria (3:10)

Before Surgery (2:00)

What is Bariatric Surgery? (2:15)

Banding versus Bypass (3:04)

Proper Counseling is Vital (4:26)

Second Surgery (2:12)

Success Story (1:45)

Credits: Bariatric Surgery: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:56)

Phil's Case (2:28)

Identifying a Kidney Stone (2:24)

Treating a Kidney Stone (1:06)

Kidney Stone Causes (1:34)

Initial Kidney Stone Treatment (1:14)

Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (4:00)

Ureteroscopy (0:49)

Gender Kidney Stone Incidence (0:44)

Kidney Stone Pain Factors (1:19)

Determining Kidney Stone Formation (3:13)

Kidney Stone Nutritional Treatment (2:28)

Kidney Stone Medical Treatment (2:48)

Kidney Stone Summary (0:42)

Credits: Kidney Stones: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Case Study: Ellen (2:43)

Modern Cognitive Demands (3:42)

Mitigating Memory Loss (1:00)

Defining Memory (2:31)

Menopause and Memory Loss (2:33)

Testing for Alzheimer's (3:12)

Improving Memory (3:48)

Memory Enhancement Research (2:24)

Accessing Cognitive Reserve (1:55)

Memory Enhancement Summary (0:57)

Credits: Memory Enhancement: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:59)

Case Study: Kathleen (3:47)

Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer (4:59)

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors (1:44)

Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing (6:23)

Treating Ovarian Cancer (3:04)

Lowering Ovarian Cancer Risk (3:56)

Ovarian Cancer Summary (0:58)

Credits: Ovarian Cancer: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Case Study: Teresa (2:34)

Defining Inflammation (2:42)

Defining Autoimmune Disease (2:29)

Diagnosing Autoimmune Disease (2:13)

Inflammatory Response (3:08)

Inflammation and the Heart (4:08)

Treating Inflammation (5:18)

Inflammation Summary (2:09)

Credits: Inflammation: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:02)

Kidney Disease Case Study: Carol and Jim (2:37)

Kidney Disease (2:25)

Immediate Kidney Treatment (2:18)

Kidney Disease Impact (3:39)

Three Year Period (2:28)

Further Complications (3:35)

When Treatment Efforts Fail (2:44)

End of Life Decisions (2:21)

End-of-Life Care (2:36)

Credits: Kidney Disease: Caring for Someone with a Chronic Disease: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:01)

Caregiver Case Study: Evelyn (2:43)

Sandwich Generation (2:01)

Evelyn is Suffering (2:39)

Stress and Self-Doubt (2:28)

Permission for Self-Care (2:24)

Finding a Support System (1:39)

Anticipatory Guidance (1:43)

Anticipatory Care (4:10)

Evelyn's Case, Three Years Later (3:19)

Opening Your Heart in Hell (1:36)

Credits: Caregiver Burnout: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:02)

Case: End-of-Life Care (1:56)

Life Expectancy of Men and Women (2:55)

Common Causes of Death in Males (1:51)

Healthy 83-Year-Old Man (2:31)

Winning the Evolutionary Game (3:11)

Iron and Aging (1:15)

Environment and Aging (3:13)

Women & Healthcare (2:38)

Fitness and Aging (1:29)

Ethically Aging (2:23)

Longevity Review (1:21)

Credits: Men's Health: Why Men Die Younger: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:59)

Case Study: Sexual Dysfunction (3:05)

Is This Normal? (3:31)

Female Sexual Disfunction (1:59)

Decreasing Hormones (4:26)

What Questions to Ask (2:08)

Patient Concerns (3:26)

Pharmacology and Hormones (4:02)

Treatment Plan and Summary (2:08)

Credits: Female Sexual Dysfunction (Episode 603) (1:07)

Case Study: Henry (4:12)

Lymphocyte Function (2:40)

Diagnosing Leukemia (CLL) (3:02)

Stage Zero Disease Debate (5:43)

Treating Stage Zero Leukemia (CLL) (3:34)

Treating Lymphoma (4:45)

Leukemia (CLL) Summary (0:47)

Credits: Leukemia (CLL): Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:05)

Case Study: Joan (1:53)

Hip Fracture Risks (3:49)

Hip Fracture and Frailty (2:01)

Treating Hip Fracture (3:20)

Hip Fracture Surgery (3:23)

Hip Fracture Post-Op (2:42)

Hip Fracture Rehabilitation (2:10)

Hip Fracture Prevention (4:49)

Hip Fracture Summary (0:37)

Credits: Hip Fracture: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:07)

Case Study: Jarrod (3:15)

Long QT Syndrome (2:16)

Causes of Long QT (3:12)

Drugs and Prolonged QT (2:50)

Risk Factors and Diagnostics (1:59)

Living with Long QT (2:13)

After Diagnosis (4:36)

Two Months Later (1:20)

Model for Inherited Disorders (3:01)

Credits: Long QT Syndrome: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:07)

Diagnosis Difficulties Case Study: Beth (3:04)

Thorough Medical History is Vital (2:46)

Possible Birth Defect? (1:48)

Working Through a Case (2:55)

Differential Diagnosis (3:37)

Focused Exam (2:18)

Diagnostic Dilemma (3:52)

Years for a Diagnosis (2:50)

Art of Medicine (1:36)

Credits: Art of Diagnosis: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:04)

Gary's Case (1:47)

Diagnostic Speculation (6:05)

Autoimmune Disease Screening (2:30)

Defining Celiac Disease (1:24)

Celiac Disease Symptoms (1:09)

Celiac Risk Factors (1:12)

Diagnosing Celiac Disease (4:39)

Treating Celiac Disease (3:10)

Reversing Celiac Disease (3:12)

Credits: Celiac Disease: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:56)

Cancer Treatment Effects Case Study: Chris (2:18)

Consequences of a Cure? (2:56)

Nerve Pain from Chemo (2:18)

Trading Diseases (2:51)

Six Years Later (2:30)

Treatment Consequences (3:10)

Delayed Effects (2:48)

Communication is Vital (3:34)

After the Cancer (2:45)

Credits: Late Effects of Cancer Treatment: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Breast Reconstruction Case Study: Candice (3:01)

Mastectomy Prognosis (2:23)

Another Specialist for Candice (3:03)

Searching for a Surgeon (2:16)

Choosing a Second Operation (2:30)

Informed Decision Making (2:55)

Surgical Techniques (5:01)

Surgery Options: II (2:01)

Improved Reconstructive Surgery (1:49)

Credits: Breast Reconstruction: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:01)

African-American Lifestyle and Health (2:03)

Heart Disease Genetic Predisposition (1:39)

Racial Disparities in Heart Disease Recovery (3:03)

Racial Disparities in Healthcare (2:09)

Culturally Sensitivity in Healthcare (1:40)

Bridging the Healthcare Trust Gap (2:18)

Medical Treatment Discrimination (4:07)

Improving Minority Cardiac Care (3:50)

Involving Communities in Healthcare (4:19)

Credits: Racial Disparities in Cardiac Care: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Case Study: Beth (1:48)

Mammography Debate (1:08)

Breast Cancer Risk (3:17)

Mammography Payment Controversy (1:35)

Gail Model (3:46)

Breast Cancer Ethnic Disparities (3:29)

Interpreting Mammography Guidelines (1:30)

Mammogram Decisions (2:11)

Mammography Accuracy (4:09)

Politicizing Public Health Guidelines (2:13)

Credits: Mammography: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Case Study: Craig (1:45)

Heart Failure Symptoms (2:03)

Diagnosing Heart Failure (2:22)

Living with Heart Failure (2:39)

Treating Heart Failure (3:17)

Heart Failure Prognosis (1:39)

Heart Replacement Pump Options (3:37)

Heart Transplant Criteria (3:07)

Managing an LVAD (1:54)

Maintaining Quality of Life (2:45)

Credits: Heart Replacement: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:56)

Case Study: Caitlin (1:33)

Understanding HPV (4:26)

Surviving Cervical Cancer (3:03)

Cervical Cancer Risks (2:05)

HPV Vaccine Debate (2:50)

Cervical Cancer Prevention Tools (3:32)

Cervical Cancer Treatment (1:36)

HPV Vaccine Risks (3:38)

HPV and Cervical Cancer Education (2:23)

Credits: HPV Vaccine/Cervical Cancer: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Patrick's Case (1:51)

Dizziness Causes (1:02)

Types of Dizziness (4:56)

Defining BPPV (4:45)

Emergency Dizziness Symptoms (3:59)

Vestibular Neuronitis (2:14)

Treating BPPV (2:33)

Treating Vestibular Neuronitis (3:48)

Credits: Dizziness: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:57)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Case Study: Lisa (2:41)

Two Years Later (2:13)

Typical Patient Story (2:22)

What Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse? (2:08)

Muscle Coordination (1:23)

Different Types of Prolapse (1:45)

Vaginal Birth & Prolapse (1:54)

Suffering in Silence (2:28)

Cystocele Treatment (2:42)

Two Years Later (1:37)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Therapy (3:52)

Credits: Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:56)

Case Study: Gayle (2:59)

Challenging a Misdiagnosis (2:38)

Cushing's Disease (2:16)

Diagnosing Cushing's Disease (2:16)

Pituitary Tumor Types (3:49)

Case Study: Patty (3:50)

Treating Pituitary Tumors (3:11)

Pituitary Gland Surgery (2:06)

Recovering from Cushing's Disease (1:56)

Credits: Pituitary Gland Tumor: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (0:56)

Case Study: Beverly (3:12)

Cancer Diagnosis (2:42)

Is Age a Factor in Treatment? (3:09)

Evidence-Based Medicine (1:51)

Medical Economics (3:32)

Treatment Options (2:34)

Major Life Changes (2:50)

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (3:11)

Care Team (1:38)

Credits: Geriatric Oncology: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:10)

Dave Heller's Case Study (2:33)

What Are Flat Feet? (1:27)

Initial Examination (3:14)

What is an Orthotic? (1:52)

Diagnostic Injection Indication (1:49)

Heel/Bone Spurs (1:54)

Massage & Stimulation for Foot Pain (2:07)

Getting Clear Diagnosis (2:23)

Summation of Dave Heller's Case (3:04)

Footwear & Foot Care (2:37)

Review & Additional Resources (1:29)

Credits & Sponsors: Foot Pain: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:13)

Breast Cancer and Statistics (3:16)

Young Women and Breast Cancer (1:45)

Breast Sonogram (2:16)

Breast Cancer Diagnosis (3:29)

Breast Cancer Public Health Debate (3:06)

Individual Cases vs. Public Screening (2:50)

Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions (5:26)

Young Cancer Patient Summary (2:28)

Credits: Breast Cancer in Young Women: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:11)

Danielle's Story (1:53)

Mysterious Symptoms (2:18)

Tremor Symptoms (1:46)

Tremor Diagnostics (1:21)

Conversion Disorder (1:15)

Conversion Disorder Risk Factors (2:43)

Diagnosing Conversion Disorder (1:04)

Conversion Disorder Cluster (2:04)

Treating Conversion Disorder (4:53)

Recovering from Conversion Disorder (2:07)

Conversion Disorder Prognosis (0:53)

Conversion Disorder Follow-up (2:18)

Credits: Conversion Disorder: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:11)

Conversion Disorder and Mass Psychogenic Illness (3:49)

Discussion Panel (0:39)

Trevor Shorb (3:25)

What is Lyme Disease? (3:11)

Lyme Disease Tick Bite (2:43)

Blood Test and Recap (2:22)

Clinical Presentations (2:24)

Shorb's Treatment (1:56)

Was it the Right Treatment? (2:09)

Autoimmune Response (2:09)

Protection (3:34)

Credits: Lyme Disease: Second Opinion-Taking Charge of Your Health Care (1:07)