Medically Speaking Radio

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Legionnaire’s Disease in Pennsylvania plumbing, SARS-CoV-2 in semen, and patients in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic are what we find during this Mother’s Day episode. Vote for our episode in the My Rode Cast competition at https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/1071. If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please consider giving it a review and rating in iTunes and sharing it with a friend.  "Strut That" and "Shout Out" by Will Van De Crommert licensed through Storyblocks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

We know closening is not a word, but we want the opposite of social distancing.  We discuss opening restrictions as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic.  Track the Coronavirus worldwide in realtime.   https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html.  If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please consider giving it a review and rating in iTunes and sharing it with a friend.  "Strut That" and "Shout Out" by Will Van De Crommert licensed through Storyblocks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

We must remain kind to others, even when we disagree with them.  The debate over social distancing is like any other political issue.  Social media makes it too easy to not see others as people when we disagree.  Stay civil as we work out the balance between disease prevention and allowing our economy to function.  Vote for this episode in the My Rode Cast competition at https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/1071.  Moment of Inspiration (stinger edit) 01 by Jeppe Reil, Thomas Reil licensed through Storyblocks 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

A Right-to-Die (or Physician-Assisted Suicide) bill sits on the California Governor’s desk as an LA doctor is on trial for murder. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

How does one start a medical practice?  This question and more from Periscope are answered in this episode.  See medicallyspeakingradio.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Electronic Medical Records (EMR, sometimes EHR) are now used by most doctors in the United States.  We discuss the impact of the change to electronic medical records and specifically discuss Dr. Vaughan’s current change from one system to another. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

The “female Viagra” fibanserin is discussed along with Periscope viewer comments and questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Parenting questions from Periscope are answered and Dr. Vaughan speaks about Overcoming Emotional Trauma by Travis Lloyd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Antibiotic resistance is continually increasing.  Hear how you can be a part of the solution.  Listener questions about subarachnoid hemorrhage and federal medical record rules are also discussed.  Comments from live listening viewers come through Periscope. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

We discuss the brain-eating amoeba (Naeglaria fowleri) which killed two people in Louisiana this month.  The amoeba is almost uniformly fatal and infects victims when contaminated fresh water enters their nose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Good medical care is more than just correctly diagnosing and prescribing medical treatment.  We discuss the need for medical care providers to adequately connect and communicate with patients in the process of diagnosing and treating.  Dr. Vaughan speaks about his new role as the Chairperson for the Sutter Independent Physicians Service Excellence Physician Advisory Council. […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study this week about the increase and spread of Lyme disease from 1993 – 2012.  Dr. Vaughan explains Lyme disease, how it is contracted, its natural disease course, its prevention, and the controversy regarding ongoing symptoms following treatment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

California passed SB277 requiring school children to be vaccinated.  It is dangerously close to violating patient autonomy and will probably be ruled unconstitutional for similar reasoning.  SB 538, which would expand the scope of Naturopathic Doctors, is also discussed.  Please notify your California Assembly Member to vote “No” on SB 538.  You may use the […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry answer questions from followers on periscope @doctorvaughan on the 100th show of Medically Speaking Radio.