Category Archives: Podcast

Door Knob Medicine

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. […]

Lyme

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.

SB 277

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 […]

Wait for it… Encopresis

Encopresis is defecating in inappropriate locations.  It is usually manifested as the repeated soiling of clothing in children over the age of toilet training, often with concomitant constipation.  Traditionally it is associated with the psychological concept of being “anal retentive.”  We discuss the natural history, cause, treatment, and continuing adult symptoms.  Our only regret is […]

Genetically Modified Organisms

Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss genetically modified organisms.  They mention the possible link between statements Dr. Oz made about genetically modified organisms and a group of doctors asking for Columbia University to reconsider his faculty appointment. The Institute for Responsible Technology refers to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine for their strongest argument […]

Hematology

Dr. Brian Kim of the Sutter Medical Group joined us to speak about his specialty of Hematology and Oncology.  Topics discussed include: breast cancer screening guidelines, BRCA, 3D mammography and tomosythesis, custom chemotherapy.  The US Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for routine screening for breast cancer.

Mac D Generation

No, we are not talking about kids who listen to rap.  This week we discussed macular degeneration with Dr. David Norcott of Auburn Eye Care. Dr. Norcott mentioned a commercial genetic test for macular degeneration called Macula Risk.  He also mentioned studies by Bausch and Lomb which evaluated vitamins for use in age-related macular degeneration which can […]

Urology

Dr. Matthew Janiga of the Sutter Medical Group discusses the field of Urology with our hosts.  They discuss prostate cancer and kidney stones.  You can make an appointment with Dr. Janiga by calling (530) 889-7488. American Urological Association guidelines for detection of prostate cancer United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for prostate cancer screening

Oregon Meningococcemia

In this episode we speak about the outbreak of meningococcemia at the University of Oregon and discuss long-term care and skilled nursing facilities with Nima Pourfathi of Auburn Oaks Care Center. This week a sixth student at the University of Oregon was diagnosed meningococcemia.  One of the six students died from the infection in February.  The bacteria […]

Hot Flash

Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist speaks with our live audience on menopause and other issues affecting women’s health.  Treatments discussed include hormone replacement therapy with estrogens alone, estrogen with progesterone, Effexor (venlafaxine), Prozac(fluoxetine) and other SSRI anti-depressants, and natural remedies like black cohosh and soy isoflavins.

Rain Puddles

On a rainy day in February Dr. Vaughan and Larry looked out on a school playground and recorded a podcast.  Dr. Vaughan explains how the weather does not cause illness during “cold and flu” season.  We mentioned the United States Preventive Services Task Force which publishes recommendations for medical screening tests.  We also review typical […]

Vaccines

Vaccines are discussed in the news right now because of our current measles outbreak, pertussis epidemic, and widespread influenza activity.  We review these vaccines and the new pneumonia vaccine recommendations.  This show was pre-recorded on January 29, 2015 for release on February 14, 2015.   LINKS: California Department of Public Health Pages on: Measles Pertussis […]

Goldilocks Anesthesia

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Friedberg about Goldilocks Anesthesia. This was originally aired December 04, 2010. [amazon asin=0982916906&template=iframe image]

Critical Care

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about Critical Care Medicine and end-of-life decisions. This was originally aired November 27, 2010.

Specialty Credentialing

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Willis about medical specialty credentialing. This was originally aired November 20, 2010.

I Didn’t Inhale

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about inhaled substances. This was originally aired October 30, 2010. [amazon asin=081298160X&template=iframe image]

Psychiatric Neurology

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Baumbach about the overlap of Neurology and Psychiatry. This was originally aired October 23, 2010.

Calcium Controversy

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Diane Sobkowicz regarding calcium supplementation. This was originally aired October 16, 2010.  An anti-McDonald’s video was discussed.

ACCORD with Dr. Tsoi

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the ACCORD Trial with Dr. Tsoi.  We also spoke about a recent article by Atul Gawande on medical costs. [amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&asin=0805095152,0312430000,0312427654,]

Alternative Medicine with Dr. Ernst

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the book Trick or Treatment with author, Dr. Ernst. [amazon asin=0393337782&template=iframe image]

Medical Tips

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss “Medical Tips from the Inside…” [amazon asin=1873413394&template=iframe image]

Listener Questions January 2010

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney answer listener questions. Questions include topics including: Diet Coke and Mentos, Pop Rocks and Coke, and others.

Papua New Guinea with Dr. McCoy and Dr. Kerr

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss medicine in Papua New Guinea with Dr. McCoy and Dr. Kerr.

Mammography recommendations with Dr. Antonini

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss mammography recommendations with Dr. Antonini. [amazon asin=0781764009&template=iframe image]

Army Psychology and PTSD with Lt. Col. Dr. Holcombe

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss treatment of PTSD in the US Army with Dr. Holcombe.

Pre-Hospital Care, CPR, and AED’s with Krista Duval and Erik Wenz

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Pre-Hospital Care, CPR, and AED’s with Krista Duval and Erik Wenz of Smart Heart CPR. [amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&asin=1584804793,1616690178,1616690186,]

Army Psychological Treatment with Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Holcombe

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the Fort Hood shooting and Army Psychological treatment with Dr. Holcombe.

Indigent Medical Care with Dr. Mulligan

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Indigent Medical Care with Dr. Mulligan.

Eye Disease with Dr. Cooper

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Eye Disease with Dr. Cooper.  Portions of this recording may be difficult to hear. [amazon asin=B00551RWZA&template=iframe image]

End of Life Issues with Victoria Sewell

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss discuss End of Life Issues with Victoria Sewell from Sutter Auburn Hospice.