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Baby Friendly Hospitals

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sarah Taylor about plans underway in South Carolina to make hospitals more baby-friendly. Dr. Taylor is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of...

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Asthma Research and Treatment Update

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. John Cox about what’s new regarding research and treatment for Asthma. Dr. Cox is a Clinical Professor of Pulmonary and Allergy at MUSC.

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New Research to Study Environmental Factors and Child Health

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. John Vena about the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes research underway to better understand environmental factors that affect child health. Dr....

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Critical Care Transport

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Susan Wilcox about what goes on when a critical care patient needs to be transported for specialized treatment or evaluation. Dr. Wilcox is the Medical Director...

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Preventing Childhood Eye Injuries

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Edward Wilson about keeping children safe from eye injuries in the home. Dr. Wilson is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at MUSC.

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Teen Development and Alcohol Use

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Lindsay Squeglia about teen alcohol use and the adolescent brain and development. Dr. Squeglia is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the...

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Biomedical Research Related to Kidneys

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michael Janech about nature-inspired research related to kidney function and kidney injury. Dr. Janech is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nephrology and...

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Beginning an Exercise Program

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Shane Woolf about tips to begin a regular routine of exercise to promote better health in the adult years. Dr. Woolf is an Associate Professor and the Chief of...

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Lifestyle and Dietary Changes to Reduce Reflux Disease Symptoms

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Puja Sukhwani Elias about specific lifestyle and dietary changes that can help reduce reflux disease symptoms. Dr. Elias is an Assistant Professor of...

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Teens and Tobacco

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kevin Gray about the health problems caused by teen tobacco use and tips for parents to help educate teens about these issues. Dr. Gray is a Professor and also the...

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Eczema in Childhood

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Lara Wine Lee about Eczema during childhood. Dr. Wine Lee is an Assistant Professor and also the Director of Pediatric Dermatology at MUSC Children’s Health.

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Microorganisms in Gut for Good Health

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Scott Curry about the positive role that microorganisms in our body can play in our health. Dr. Curry is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of...

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Healthy Bones in Older Adults

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Harris Sone about maintaining strong bones in the older adult years. Dr. Slone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and a Sports Medicine...

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Acute Pancreatitis

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Gregory Cote about acute pancreatitis. Dr. Cote is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at MUSC.

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New Surgical Techniques for Breast Cancer

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Nancy Moore about new surgical techniques being used in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Nancy Demore is a Professor of Surgery and the Medical Director of the Breast...

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Fatty Liver Disease

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Don Rockey about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Rockey is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at MUSC.

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Efforts to Prevent Teen Addiction

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Susan King about why adolescents are vulnerable to drug and alcohol addiction, and what parents can do to help prevent addiction. Ms. King is a Clinical Instructor of...

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Medication Routines after Kidney Transplant

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. John McGillicuddy about research underway, studying the effectiveness of mobile technology to help patients with strict medication routine following transplant....

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Understanding Brain Changes in Teens Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Peter Kalivas about research related to brain changes in addicted teens that undermine the ability to quit drugs and alcohol. Dr. Kalivas is a Distinguished...

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Senior (Adult) Mentor Program for Medical Students

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Heather Boger about a training and education program for medical students, emphasizing caring for older adults (65+). Dr. Boger is an Assistant Professor in the...

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