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The Role of AI in Empowering Patients and Improving Breast Cancer Detection

 
Dana Brown, President and CEO of iCAD, a  global leader on a mission to create a world where cancer can’t hide by providing clinically proven AI-powered breast health solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dana Brown discuss the following:
How is AI in transforming early breast cancer detection?
Why is personalized breast cancer risk assessment important?
How is AI-Powered screening becoming more accessible with ProFound Cloud?
What is the connection between Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) and women’s heart health?
How does AI help empower patients and clinicians?
How is AI addressing health equity & expanding global access to services?
A 30-year technology industry veteran, Dana Brown is currently as President and CEO of iCAD. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at Susan G. Komen and Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at United Way Worldwide. Ms. Brown was also a founding team member of multiple successful ventures including co-founder and CMO for MetaSolv Software, CEO of Ipsum Networks and spent the early years of her career at Texas Instruments and Arthur Andersen.
Website: https://www.icadmed.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/icadmed
People also listened to this: How Specialists & General Providers Together Can Drive Early Detection of MASLD/MASH to Transform Patients’ Liver Health

How Specialists & General Providers Together Can Drive Early Detection of MASLD/MASH to Transform Patients’ Liver Health

 
Dr. Angelo Paredes, a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist joins eHealth Radio and the eHealth Radio and Health News and Liver Health Channels. His practice focuses on the management of MASLD and MASH, liver cirrhosis, and hepatitis, and he also enjoys caring for patients with the entire spectrum of digestive diseases.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Angelo Paredes discuss the following:
Tell us more about your experience and how you became involved in liver health and passionate about this area of medicine.
Can you walk us through why early detection of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is so critical, and why general practitioners in primary care, family and internal medicine should start assessing for this disease and not just gastroenterologists and hepatologists?
What risk factors are visible in patients who should be screened?
In your experience, when is the right moment for a primary care practitioners and endocrinologists to refer a patient with suspected or confirmed MASLD to a specialist?
What tools or screening methods do you believe should be more widely adopted in primary care/family medicine to help identify patients at risk for advanced liver disease?
How can primary care/family medicine and GI/hepatology work more collaboratively to catch MASLD earlier and prevent disease progression? 
Dr. Paredes, a Queens NY native, came to us from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, after a fourteen-year career as an Active-Duty Medical Officer in the US Army. After completing his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine at Georgetown University in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship, Residency training, and Gastroenterology Fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He then spent a year in the Transplant Liver Program at Virginia Commonwealth University learning to care for patients with advanced liver disease.
Following his Fellowship training, Dr. Paredes became the Hepatology Section Chief at Brooke Army Medical Center. He has an accomplished background in research, with more than 25 scientific peer reviewed publications, and more than 50 presentations at international meetings. During his time in the Army, he participated in a medical mission to Honduras (2007), and served overseas in Iraq (2009-2010). He was Honorably Discharged as a Lieutenant Colonel in January 2020.
Dr. Paredes is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology and is an active member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. His practice focuses on the management of liver cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and viral hepatitis but he also enjoys caring for patients with the entire spectrum of Digestive Diseases.
Website: https://middlesexgastro.com
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It's the Children Who Suffer the Most in Divorces

 
Pamela Henry who has worked in the field of supervised visitation for non-custodial parents, written newspaper columns on family matters, and offered classes in shared custody parenting joins eHealth Radio and the Family Health & Divorce Channels. Her new book is Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Pamela Henry discuss the following:
Can you talk about the title of your book and what you mean by "Soul Custody"?
What prompted you to look further into the toll of divorce on children and the emotional upheaval they experience?
What have you found in your research on people who get divorced that may help move the needle on decisions to split up the family? •
What needs to change in how parents talk to their children about the prospect of divorce?
You talk about five basic regrets around getting divorced. What are they, and what could people do to not feel them?
Can you talk about the legacy of divorce and how it plays a role in successive generations?
You write about the problem with custody arrangements like half-time and shuttling children from parent to parent. What gets lost in these situations?
What strategies and approaches could help people decide against getting divorced, and how do they address the individual needs of someone who wishes they could escape the marriage?
Now that you've written this book, what is the one thing you wish divorced parents thought more carefully about before deciding to pursue a divorce?
Pamela Henry has worked in the field of supervised visitation for non-custodial parents, written newspaper columns on family matters, and offered classes in shared custody parenting, including "Parenting with a Pen" and "Pandora's Box: Managing a Private Journal Collection." She has a degree in telecommunications from San Diego State and earned a certificate in Early Childhood Education from UC Riverside. She's also the owner of Soul Custody Press, which publishes memoirs with a message. She lives in Redlands, California with her three daughters. Her new book is Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce. Learn more at Soul Custody Press – Memoirs with a Message.
Website: https://soul-custody.com
People also listened to this: Balancing the Profile: Genioplasty and Facial Implants with Dr. Walter Tatch

Balancing the Profile: Genioplasty and Facial Implants with Dr. Walter Tatch

 
Dr. Walter Tatch, a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in orthofacial reconstruction, facial implants, and advanced cosmetic procedures joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Plastic Surgery Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Walter Tatch discuss the following:
Who is a good candidate for genioplasty or facial implants, and are there any factors or conditions that might disqualify someone from undergoing these procedures?
How often do you combine genioplasty or facial implants with other facial surgeries, like rhinoplasty, brow lifts, or facelifts, and when would you recommend adding complementary procedures for a more harmonious result?
What can patients do to maintain the results of their genioplasty or facial implants over time, and are there any lifestyle factors that could affect the longevity of their results?
How do you ensure that the results of genioplasty or facial implants look natural and balanced with the rest of the patient's facial features, avoiding an overdone appearance?
What is the recovery process like for patients who undergo genioplasty or facial implants, and how long does it typically take to fully heal and return to normal activities?
Today’s guest is Dr. Walter Tatch, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Northshore Medspa Aesthetics and Northshore Star Facial Plastic Surgery in Deerfield, IL. Dr. Tatch specializes in creating natural, balanced results through procedures like genioplasty and facial implants, helping patients enhance their facial harmony and confidence.
In this episode, Dr. Tatch shares his insights on who makes an ideal candidate, when it’s beneficial to combine these procedures with others like rhinoplasty or facelifts, and how he ensures results that look refined—not overdone. He also covers recovery expectations and what patients can do to maintain their results over time. Tune in for expert guidance on achieving facial balance through surgical enhancement.
Website: https://northshore-medspa.com Procedure Discussed Links: Facial Implants & Genioplasty
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSMedSpa  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshoremedspa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthShoreMedSpaFacialPlastics 
LOCATION & CONTACT DETAILS Northshore Medspa Aesthetics | Northshore Star Facial Plastic Surgery 700 Osterman Ave Deerfield, IL 60015 (224) 513-6500
People also listened to this: Transforming Healthcare Risk with AI-Driven Strategies

Transforming Healthcare Risk with AI-Driven Strategies

 
David Hamilton, the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare where they drive better health outcomes at lower costs with holistic and equitable experiences creating happy patient and providers joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest David Hamilton discuss the following:
Tell us about Zyter|TruCare and how does your company help payers and providers.
What is “rising risk?” and why is it important to get ahead of it?
So if AI can help us intervene and help patients potentially stay out of hospitals, why are healthcare providers/payers so slow to adopt AI?
Explain the different types of AI and how it can help the healthcare industry become more efficient - including agentic AI - and why that is such a buzz word these days? How can AI help Star Ratings?
David Hamilton is the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare, leading strategic initiatives to drive business growth, expand market presence, and strengthen partnerships with key payer and provider organizations. With extensive leadership experience from organizations such as Randstad Digital, Datavant/Ciox, DXC/Gainwell, and Cognizant, David brings deep expertise in healthcare technology, services, and business process solutions.
Throughout his career, David has successfully led digital transformation, AI/ML adoption, and enterprise-scale initiatives across both public and private healthcare sectors. His proven ability to manage high-value client relationships, particularly with top-tier payers and providers, positions him effectively to identify and execute growth opportunities aligned with market needs. At Datavant/Ciox, he significantly grew the digital health plans network, achieving exceptional client retention and substantial annual growth. Additionally, during his tenure at Cognizant, he oversaw the delivery of complex IT outsourcing and business process solutions for some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations.
David’s leadership focuses on enhancing healthcare data interoperability, risk adjustment strategies, and payer-provider collaboration, ensuring that organizations navigate regulatory shifts and operational complexities effectively. At Zyter|TruCare, he leverages this background to deliver impactful solutions designed to improve connectivity, streamline administrative processes, and enhance patient-centric care.
Website: https://www.zyter.com
People also listened to this: Helping People Live Healthier: An Interview with RELIVE Health's Gina Iacovone

Helping People Live Healthier: An Interview with RELIVE Health's Gina Iacovone

 
Gina Iacovone, the CEO of RELIVE health clinics who offer personalized health and medical aesthetics across America joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Gina Iacovone discuss the following:
Tell us about how Relive across the United States has been helping patients extend their health spans?
Medical weight loss, Lymphatic Drainage, IV vitamin therapy and ozone therapy are some of your offerings.
What are the top things people are asking for and getting as we head into the warmer months?
What separates Relive from other clinics?
As a powerful female medical entrepreneur and CEO, what is your advice to other women looking to take on power positions themselves in today's society?
What's next for Relive Health in 2025?
Gina Iacovone is the CEO of RELIVE clinics who offer personalized health and medical aesthetics, focusing on extending health spans. She has a 35 year career with BJ’s Wholesale Club, a member centric retailer, as the Senior VP of Field Operations. Also lead the expansion of the brand into the SE corridor of the US focusing on growing market share through a foundation of operational excellence, member experience and leadership development.
Website: https://relivehealth.com
Instagram: @relivehealth 
People also listened to this: Harnessing Hormonal Balance for a Healthier Life and Wellbeing

Harnessing Hormonal Balance for a Healthier Life and Wellbeing

Donna White, Founder of the BHRT Training Academy and internationally bestselling author of "The Hormone Makeover," which is leading the Bio-identical Hormone Revolution with over 30 years of expertise in hormone health joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Female Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Donna White discuss the following:
What inspired you to write The Hormone Makeover?
What key pieces of information do you want readers to take away from your book?
Can you tell us some of the common health conditions caused by imbalanced hormones? And some of the related symptoms?
Can you give us an overview of your four-step plan to overcome PMS and menopause?
Please tell us how you’re addressing the shortage of qualified hormone health care providers through your BHRT Training Academy?
Donna White, Founder of the BHRT Training Academy and internationally bestselling author of "The Hormone Makeover," is leading the Bio-identical Hormone Revolution with over 30 years of expertise in hormone health. Through comprehensive BHRT training programs, she has transformed hormone therapy practice globally, improving countless patient outcomes while empowering medical practitioners. Her ambitious mission is to train 100,000 medical providers in BHRT, each equipped to help 1,000 women—ultimately aiming to spare 100 million women from the debilitating effects of hormone imbalance.
Websites: https://hormonemakeover.com | https://bhrttrainingacademy.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training AcademyInstagram: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training Academy Linkedin: Hormone Makeover and BHRT Training Academy
People also listened to this: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month: Wearing Your Baby, Healing Your Mind

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month: Wearing Your Baby, Healing Your Mind

 
Azja Pryor, a CBWS-trained baby-wearing educator, and marketing manager for MOBY Wraps and LÍLLÉbaby Carriers that help new moms, dads, and caregivers enjoy greater emotional connections while baby wearing joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Azja Pryor discuss the following:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and so many moms are quietly struggling. Why do you think it’s important that we talk more openly about maternal mental health—and what inspired you to focus your work in this space?
You’ve educated moms and dads, and even NICU healthcare teams on the power of baby wearing. Can you walk us through how something as simple as wearing your baby can actually help reduce stress and promote emotional connection?
A lot of new moms love the idea of baby wearing but worry they’ll ‘do it wrong’ or that their baby won’t like it. What would you say to someone feeling that way?
Can you share a story—maybe a moment that really stuck with you—about how baby wearing made a difference in a mom’s mental health journey?
There are so many baby carriers out there—it can be kind of overwhelming for new moms. For someone just starting out, especially if they're dealing with postpartum stress or anxiety, are there certain types of carriers or brands you find really supportive or easy to use?
Azja Pryor, a CBWS-trained babywearing educator with seven years of experience, is passionate about supporting parents in this journey by introducing them to the transformative benefits of babywearing.
Through her work with diverse communities, including collaborations with the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) and an in-person workshop for Alexandria House, that provides refuge for women and children experiencing trauma, Azja has seen firsthand how babywearing can be a powerful tool for mental wellness. The simple act of carrying a baby closely fosters emotional regulation, reduces stress, and promotes bonding, which can ease feelings of anxiety and postpartum depression.
Beyond convenience, baby-wearing empowers caregivers by providing a sense of confidence, connection, and calm during one of life’s most demanding transitions. It allows parents to be present, both physically and emotionally, while also maintaining a sense of self.
Azja’s expertise offers invaluable insight into the intersection of mental health and parenthood, making her an ideal voice for self-care and mental wellness to discuss how babywearing can provide emotional relief and resilience for parents and caregivers.
Websites: https://mobywrap.com | https://www.lillebaby.com 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mobywrap  Instagram: https://instagram.com/lillebaby 
People also listened to this: Breakthroughs in Back Health: Pioneering Cervical Disk Revision Surgery

Breakthroughs in Back Health: Pioneering Cervical Disk Revision Surgery

 
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD, a Spine Surgeon with the Texas Back Institute joins eHealth Radio and the Spinal Health & Health News Channels. Dr. Blumenthal also serves as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and is an ongoing contributor to the first non-profit foundation created for arthroplasty patients.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Scott Blumenthal discuss the following:
We understand that you are not only a leading spine surgeon, but the nation’s first and now one of the very few surgeons in the United States to devote his practice solely to the research and application of artificial disc replacement. Can you tell us what inspired you to commit this level of focus and expertise to this specialized surgery?
Backtracking with an educationally-focused question, can you explain to us the importance of the cervical disk and its role in overall health and mobility for the spine?
Please explain how the cervical disk can be damaged in the first place, and what are the conditions in which an artificial disc replacement surgery is necessary?
In a broader sense, can you share some of the trends in spinal injury and surgical need you are seeing? In addition, can you tell us why you are seeing an uptick in this type of surgery?
Are there any common sense recommendations you can share to keep individuals healthy and free of spinal injury?
Dr. Scott Blumenthal, MD, is a Spine Surgeon with the Texas Back Institute and the first and only surgeon in the United States to devote his practice solely to the research and application of artificial disc replacement.
Dr. Blumenthal was instrumental in bringing artificial disc replacement surgery to the United States after its creation and use in Europe. Dr. Blumenthal is a leader in spinal arthroplasty working with a large number of discs currently on the market and in trials. He serves as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas and is an ongoing contributor to the first non-profit foundation created for arthroplasty patients.
Dr. Scott Blumenthal graduated from Northwestern Medical School in Chicago and completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, TX. His fellowships include work at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and at Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for spinal trauma surgery.
Website: https://texasback.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-back-institute  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasback  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/texasbackinstitute 
People also listened to this: Dr. Bajaj: Her art journey and how it has affected her career as a plastic surgeon

Dr. Bajaj: Her art journey and how it has affected her career as a plastic surgeon

 
Dr. Anureet Bajaj, a nationally recognized and board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Listen in as Dr. Bajaj discusses her art journey and how it has affected her career as a plastic surgeon.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Anureet Bajaj discuss the following:
Do you believe your experience as an artist has benefited you as a surgeon?
What is your philosophy as a plastic surgeon, as well as an artist, and how does it influence your patients’ results?
How would you advise patients seeking direct 'fixes' to perceived imperfections?
Does it require an artistic eye to help patients understand what's realistic and achievable for their unique body and features?
What questions should patients ask a plastic surgeon to ensure they have the artistic eye needed to achieve desired results?
Dr. Anureet Bajaj practices in Oklahoma City at Bajaj Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bajaj is a nationally recognized plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She specializes in aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body and in her free time is also a passionate artist. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bajaj will be discussing her art journey and its connection to her work in an aesthetic field.
Diving deeper into the philosophy and the background of your plastic surgeon is an important step in considering your surgical needs. We invite you to learn more about Dr. Bajaj and her beliefs surrounding art and aesthetics and schedule your consultation in Oklahoma City today!
Website: https://www.bajajplasticsurgery.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajajplasticsurgery  Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/bajajplastic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BajajPlasticSurgery 
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