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Doctor Doctor

363 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 214 ratings

A weekly show that informs, educates, and evangelizes through joy-filled, engaging, data-driven interviews and discussions, helping you live a more abundant life.

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DD #13 - HHS Conscience Protection

April 06, 2018 21:27 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

In this episode: Medical News (1:50) – Link between nighttime light exposure and depression Preventative Medicine Tip (5:55) – Diabetes Screening Recommendations (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:50) – Ariana Grossu, Outreach Advisor at the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health & Human Services, discusses the newest HHS initiative – the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division – and what current and potential policies protect health ca...

DD #12 - Antoher Doctor at Calvary Pt. 2

March 23, 2018 21:40 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

In this episode: Medical News (00:45) – Link between screen time and psychological well-being (http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/emo0000403) Preventative Medicine Tip (7:15) – Antibiotic Ointment for Newborns (www.evidencebasedbirth.com) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ from a medical perspective using historical records and modern medical knowledge. In this second of two parts, Dr. McGovern focuses on the Way of the Cross and Jes...

DD #11 - Another Doctor at Calvary Pt. 1

March 16, 2018 18:57 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – What’s the deal with “Dark” DNA (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2017.12.017) and new info on CTE and sports-related brain trauma (https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awx350) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When and Why to Use Statens (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Our own Dr. Tom McGovern discusses the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ from a medical perspectiv...

DD #10 - Catholic Witness in Healthcare

March 09, 2018 21:11 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 9 – Catholic Witness in Healthcare In this episode: Medical News (00:50) – Updated guidelines for high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment, plus some lifestyle changes you can make to help you avoid HPB and its complications Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Skin Cancer Prevention (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Dr. Louise Mitchell (Adjunct Professor ...

DD #9 - Ethical and Religious Directives

March 02, 2018 19:30 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – March 2 – Ethical and Religious Directives In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – Is “fat and happy” a real thing? (http://mayocl.in/2t5RRBT) Are bleach baths effective treatment for eczema? (http://bit.ly/2GOTrKv) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – Pap Smears (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (12:35) – OB/GYN Dr. Jonathan Scrafford talks about his experiences in medical ...

DD #8 - Caring for Undocumented Immigrants

February 23, 2018 21:31 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

In this episode: Medical News (00:35) – New studies find that genes might affect our sleep needs and habits, then research about how sleep affects memory as we age Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When to Get a Mammogram (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/ and https://www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/) Guest Interview (12:35) – Critical Care Specialist Dr. Peter Rosario from the Southwest Indiana Catholic Medical Guild discusses t...

DD #7 - Ethics of Vaccines

February 16, 2018 23:33 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

Doctor, Doctor – Show Notes – 2018 – February 16 – Ethics of Vaccines In this episode: Medical News (01:00) – New studies linking use of hormonal birth control with increased rates of suicide (https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17060616) and a new study about the effectiveness of testing egg quality for fertility treatment (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2656811?redirect=true) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:20) – When to Get a Pap Smear (U...

DD #6 - Choosing Wisely for Pediatric Care

February 09, 2018 23:07 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

Medical News (00:45) – New studies confirming the link between birth control use and increased risk of breast cancer (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/health/birth-control-breast-cancer-hormones.html) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Vitamin D Supplements (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:15) – Pediatrician Dr. John Rice from South Bend, IN discusses the importance of the Catholic Medical Association a...

DD #5 - Antibiotic Stewardship

February 02, 2018 22:39 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

Medical News (00:45) – Closing the EpiPen loophole to keep cost down, and studies on the health benefits of coffee Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:15) – Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Paul Carson discusses the benefits and dangers of antibiotics and the importance of antibiotic stewardship (For more visit http://www.choosingwisely....

DD #4 - NaPro Technology

January 27, 2018 01:15 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

Medical News (00:50) – “Ten Reasons Why I Hate Birth Control: A Womanifesto” an article by Nicole Stacy for Catholic Vote (https://www.catholicvote.org/ten-reasons-why-i-hate-birth-control-a-womanifesto/) Preventative Medicine Tip (10:25) – Colonoscopy Screenings (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (14:30) – OB/GYN and NaPro Technology specialist Dr. Christopher Stroud discusses NaPro Technology and how it guides ...

DD #3 - End of Life Planning

January 19, 2018 20:42 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

In this episode: Medical News (1:05) – Changing DNA of a patient with Hunter’s Syndrome (more at Aletia.org), plus Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosis (more at MedPageToday.com), and the Docs discuss the USCCB Nov. 21 letter on Religious Exemptions Letter (8:10) – (more at USCCB.org) Guest Interview (13:00) – Pulmonologist Dr. Eustace Fernandes discusses his work as an intensivist taking care of patients in critical condition and how his Catholic faith helps him prepare patients and families...

DD #2 - Influenza and the Flu Vaccine

January 12, 2018 20:18 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

In this episode: Medical News (1:00) – Best options for pain control Preventive Medicine Tip (7:02) – Mammogram recommendations (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:00) – Dr. Andrew Mullally of Credo Family Medicine discusses the facts and fictions of influenza and the best treatments and preventive options, including the flue vaccine Medical Trivia (Answer at 39:00) - True or False - If you have a history of...

DD #1 - A Catholic Doctor's Witness

January 05, 2018 22:53 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

In this episode: Medical News (00:51) – The science behind sweating blood (Canadian Medical Association Journal), Study on push-ups and sit-ups prolonging life (University of Sydney) Preventative Medicine Tip of the Day (8:10) – Recommended Hepatitis C Screenings (The United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:00) – Dr. Dave Kaminskas, a local cardiologist and host of Redeemer Radio’s “Faith and Medicine,” talks abou...

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