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What You Need to Know About Breast Implants and Breast Implant Disease

 
 
Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein discuss the following:
What is Breast Implant Disease and why is there so much controversy about it?
Based on that, would you and do you still believe breast implants are safe and are you still doing them?
What else should anyone know or consider when choosing a plastic surgeon for any plastic surgery?
Tell us about your social shows -- #itsnotallthesame and why you created it.
What else is trending or people should know about plastic surgery now & has it changed since the pandemic?
Where can people see you show and find you? Anything else to share?
Summary: Breast implants can change a person’s life for the better. But in recent years, some people have suspected that their breast implants have made them very ill with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome and other issues that can make a person feel flu-like ill and fatigued. Yet Older studies showed no clear scientific evidence connecting these conditions to breast implants — silicone or saline-filled. While there is controversy, Breast implants are safe and it is most important to be sure to choose a Board Certified Plastic surgeon no matter what procedure you choose.
Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein is an award winning, board certified plastic surgeon and well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men. He is a well-known and outspoken patient advocate and is not afraid to speak out about botched plastic surgery, unsafe conditions and questionable clinics related to patient deaths. Dr. Rubinstein is passionate about his mission to educate the public about plastic surgery.
Dr. Rubinstein is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery whose skills are sought out by patients from around the world. He has trained with the world’s eminent surgeons at the forefront of developing techniques for plastic surgery. His offices are located at 2999 NE 191st Street, PH 6, Miami, FL 33810.
He has served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Chief of the Department of Surgery for Jackson North Medical Center, a 382-bed acute care hospital in the Jackson Healthcare System. Dr. Rubinstein is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NOVA Southeastern University, clinical faculty for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Florida International University (FIU) School of Medicine, and clinical faculty for the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program in Florida. Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He holds memberships in many prestigious medical societies and associations, some of which are:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
The Ralph Millard Jr., M.D. Medical Society & Education Foundation
Dr. Rubinstein currently serves on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
You can learn more on his social channels including his Instagram accounts, @drrubinstein and @plasticsurgerytruths, SnapChat @drrubinstein, and Facebook page @MiamiPlasticSurgeon.
Website: www.dr-rubinstein.com

The Brain Game Changer

 
 
Troylyn Ball, the CEO and Co-Founder of Braini, a company that makes the patent pending supplement family of Braini products joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health and Supplement Channels. The Braini formulation was created with only natural products and is FDA Registered.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Troylyn Ball discuss the following:
Can you please explain what Braini is and how it is unique in the brain supplement space?
Have you done clinical trials on the Braini formulation? If so, where did you do them and what were the results?
Can our brains age backwards or can performance simply improve? Can you an example of how this works?
You offer an optional brain test at no charge for each customer. Can you explain how that works and why you offer it? What do the results of these tests show?
Can you please explain the impact of Braini on cognitive function, focus, and memory? Most people don't realize that these areas are also part of our executive functioning. How can using a supplement like Braini impact them and why is it so important to take consistently?
Troy Ball is the CEO and Co-Founder of Braini. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, a mother of three sons, two with special needs, an author, the first female whiskey maker in America and a lifelong entrepreneur. She founded Braini, LLC a neurocognitive supplement company in 2017 after decades of focus and education on brain and health issues acquired while caring for her sons.
 
 
Website: https://braini.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/braini  Facebook: https://facebook.com/BrainiLife  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/braini/about 

Former Hernia Surgeon, Dr. Freedman, turned patient advocate shares advice for avoiding mesh and no mesh misconceptions

 
 
Dr. Bruce Freedman, Vice President of Clinical Development at TELA Bio, a medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing innovative tissue reinforcement materials to address unmet needs in hernia repairs joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Bruce Freedman discuss the following:
What are the current challenges with hernia repairs?
What are the most common concerns patients have about their hernia repair?
What is the difference between mesh and no mesh hernia repair?
What are the questions patients should be asking their doctors about hernia repair?
Where can patients go to learn more about their hernia repair treatment options?
Bruce Freedman, M.D., FACS is the Vice President of Clinical Development at TELA Bio. After 32 years as a private practice general surgeon specializing in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, Dr. Freedman joined TELA Bio in 2021 to advocate for a more natural hernia repair mesh option as an alternative to permanent and resorbable synthetic mesh. In his role, Dr. Freedman utilizes his extensive experience as a healthcare provider to share the clinical and financial benefits of the OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix portfolio with surgeons and hospital administration.
Websites: https://TELABio.com | https://abouthernia.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/telabioinc  Instagram: https://instagram.com/telabio LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/tela-bio Twitter: https://twitter.com/TELABioInc 

Top Hollywood Plastic Surgeon Tells All!

 
 
Dr. Michael Hakimi, one of the top Hollywood Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that all the stars go to joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and the Plastic Surgery Information Channels. Dr. Hakimi has been on the forefront of new technologies and services during the pandemic.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Michael Hakimi discuss the following:
How did you know you wanted to be a surgeon?
What about plastic surgery gets you excited each day?
What is the state of plastic surgery these days during the pandemic?
What trends are you seeing?
What health and safety precautions have you changed to or been seeing during these times?
What tips can you give people who want to get some work done?
Dr. Michael Hakimi is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular, cell, and developmental biology from the University of California in Los Angeles in 2005 with a focus on 3-Dimentional tissue engineering. He went on to attend David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where he studied 3D tissue engineering. He finished his plastic surgery training at Loma Linda University Integrated Plastic Surgery program. Both his undergraduate and graduate studies led him to present his findings in publications and at multiple plastic surgery meetings throughout the country. He augmented his plastic surgery training with a fellowship in aesthetic surgery at the Plastic Surgery Center of Sacramento. With a passion for technology and innovation, Dr. Hakimi uses the most advanced techniques in the industry. When he is not working, he enjoys traveling and photography.
For more on Dr. Hakimi click here.
Websites: HakimiMD.com | https://wivohealth.com 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drhakimi 

Educating Physicians and Patients on the Silent Epidemic of Fatty Liver Disease

 
 
Dr. Darryn Richard Potosky, MD, a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels to discuss innovations to help both physicians and patients fight the silent epidemic of fatty liver disease.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Darryn Richard Potosky discuss the following:
What is the prevalence of fatty liver disease, and who should be monitored?
Fatty liver disease is often referred to as a “silent killer” -- What can patients do if they are potentially at risk without realizing?
What innovations or lifestyle changes do you see helping to reverse the liver disease epidemic?
What is the importance of routine monitoring for liver diseases? When and how often should physicians monitor a patients liver?
What can patients do to prevent or reverse liver diseases, and to keep their livers healthy?
Darryn Potosky, MD is a board certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as the current Director of Hepatology.
Dr. Potosky received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park and his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine at the University of Maryland and Baltimore VA Medical Centers, where he was chosen as chief resident. He performed his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship also at the University of Maryland and Baltimore VA Medical Centers. In addition, Dr. Potosky has completed a one year fellowship at the University of Maryland in transplant hepatology, focusing on the care of patients in and around the time of liver transplantation./p>
About Echosens
Echosens, the developer of FibroScan®, is an innovative high-technology company offering a full range of products and services supporting physicians in their assessment and management of patients with chronic liver diseases. FibroScan is supported by over 2,500 peer-reviewed publications and examinations are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many insurance plans.
Website: https://echosens.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/fibroscan.echosens  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/echosens  Youtube: youtube.com/user/EchosensTV Twitter: twitter.com/Echosens

Mobile Health: Creating Healthy Cultures

 
 
John Halloran, the CEO and Founder at Mobile Health, the digital health and wellbeing solution that makes it simple to create healthy cultures joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Halloran discuss the following:
Can you tell the audience about your background and how you become an entrepreneur?
What is Mobile Health and how is it improving the quality of life for employees?
How did you build a successful customer base? 3) What are your greatest fears as an entrepreneur, and how do you manage them?
How has covid changed the mentality of both employers and their managers/directors?
Where can people get in touch with mobile Health and your services?
John Halloran is CEO and Founder at Mobile Health, the digital health and wellbeing solution that makes it simple to create healthy cultures. Prior to starting Mobile Health, Halloran was the CEO and founder of Worldwide Compensation, Inc. (WWC), which was twice lauded by industry researchers at Gartner as the Best-in-Class Provider of a Global Compensation Planning solution.
Website: https://mobilehealthconsumer.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/mobilehealthmhc Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/mobile-health-consumer-inc- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobileHealthMHC 

How Telehealth is Enhancing Patient Care and Health Outcomes

 
 
Michael Gorton, the CEO and founder of Recuro Health and Founding CEO and Chairman of Teladoc joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels. Recuro Health is an integrated digital health solution that transitions the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, disease-focused model to a population health outcomes approach.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Michael Gorton discuss the following:
How did Recuro start?
Tell us more about what Recuro offers as a digital health solutions company?
What makes Recuro different from other digital health companies?
Who are your services available to?
What role will digital health play post-pandemic as patients return to in-person doctor’s appointments?
Can you tell our viewers more about your Covid at-home lab testing kits?
How does digital health enhance healthcare in rural and underserved communities?
Can you speak more on Recuro’s approach to behavioral and mental health? What kind of digital health solutions does Recuro offer?
A quintessential entrepreneur, mentor, and company builder, Michael leads the Recuro Health team which includes several leaders from Teladoc, where he served as the founding CEO and pioneered an industry-changing health care model that created a new efficiency paradigm in healthcare by delivering physicians to patients nationwide in under 12 minutes for $35.
Gorton ran Teladoc as CEO and Chairman for the first seven years of operations. Under his term, the company grew from a concept to one of the most recognized innovations in healthcare, with nearly two million patient members nationwide. Under the Teladoc model, physicians made more and patients paid less. Teladoc was studied and advocated by most of the major healthcare think tanks and was recently named one of the most innovative companies in healthcare. Teladoc recently entered the NYSE and now has a market cap of over $30B.
Michael’s decades of experience as a strategic visionary, impacting the telecommunications, music and healthcare industries include a leadership role as a founder of Principal Solar where he applied his business expertise, scientific education and training to the renewable energy sector -- a strong voice and proponent of solar power.
He has served as a partner of the Texas Acceleration Group (TAG), an entity formed to assist startup companies and participated as a founder of Palo Duro Records. He is also credited as a founder of Internet Global, a company that delivered the first DSL network and one of the first VOIP networks. Prior to this, he worked as a project engineer at Dallas Power & Light dealing with power plants, distribution, transformer management and integration of renewable energy into the grid.
Michael earned a B.S. in engineering from Texas Tech, an M.S. in Physics from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M.
Website: https://www.recurohealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/RecuroHealthLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/recuro-healthTwitter: https://twitter.com/RecuroHealth

Thinking Nervous-System First with Garrett Salpeter

 
 
Garrett Salpeter, Founder and CEO of the NeuFit Method, a teachable care pathway around the Neubie® device that supports safe, consistent and optimal use of electrical stimulation joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Garrett Salpeter discuss the following:
Give our listeners a brief definition of the nervous system. How does it work?
When might the nervous system impede recovery?
What is the NeuFit Method? How did you come up with it?
What is Neubie technology?
How can readers enhance recovery from physical trauma?
Garrett Salpeter combined training in neuroscience and engineering to start NeuFit, a company at the nexus of neurology and fitness, dedicated to treating athletes and patients in the realization of fitness goals, effective rehabilitation, and improved overall health. He is the host of The NeuFit Undercurrent, a podcast for patients and practitioners interested in learning more about neurology’s role in recovery and performance. Garrett and his team have worked with thousands of patients recovering from neurological impairments, chronic pain, and sports injuries, including professional athletes, sports teams, and universities.
 
 
Website: https://neu.fit
Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/garrett-salpeter Instagram: https://instagram.com/neufitrfp

Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats: Making Every Ride Safe for Your Child

 
 
Dahlia Rizk, the Founder and inventor of Buckle Me Baby Coats, a line of winter wear for infants and toddlers that keeps them safe in car seats joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health & Health News Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dahlia Rizk discuss the following:
Parents are pretty diligent about having their child’s car seat properly installed and there are a lot of resources available to ensure you’ve done it right.  But what else is there about car seats that some parents are often unaware of ?
Living in New Hampshire with three children what did you do with this knowledge about heavy coats in car seats?
What was your solution to this dilemma which parents face day after day every time they transport children?
What was the general reaction to your new design?
What one business strategy do you think was most important as you began to market your lifesaving coats? 
Dahlia Rizk is the Founder and inventor of Buckle Me Baby Coats, a line of winter wear for infants and toddlers that keeps them safe in car seats.  She has an undergraduate degree in economics and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.  She handles all aspects of the business from product development through customer service and works directly with Child Passenger Safety Techs around the country who have found the product to be key to keeping children safe in the winter.
Before creating Buckle Me Baby Coats, Dahlia was founder and director of Choices Counseling of Londonderry where she specialized in PTSD.  In her clinical practice she recognized the anxiety many new parents experience trying to keep their children safe and feels her new line of jackets for children can help alleviate some of this worry.
 
 
Website: https://bucklemecoats.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/bucklemebabycoats  Facebook: https://facebook.com/bucklemebabycoats  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bucklemebaby 

The Future of Healthcare: LifeQ, the provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices

 
 
Laurie Olivier, the Chief Executive Officer of LifeQ, the leading independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices used in world leading health management solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Laurie Olivier discuss the following:
You bring over three decades of global technology and business leadership as CEO and founder of LifeQ, and you have served on the boards of more than 50 startup, private and public companies around the world. Tell us about yourself, and how you founded LifeQ.
What is LifeQ’s mission, and what does it do that is currently not being done?
Tell us about the biggest pain points when it comes to the digital aspect of healthcare, as well as your outlook on health and wellness technology.
How is LifeQ sequencing its coverages of the cardiovascular, respiratory, sleep, fitness, mental, musculoskeletal, renal and other areas?
How do you foresee LifeQ fitting into the future of healthcare and the overall health and wellness of people who use it?
Laurie Olivier is the Chief Executive Officer of LifeQ, the leading independent provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices used in world leading health management solutions. Mr. Olivier leads the firm’s growth and overall vision, including investment, strategy and partnerships with global leaders in wearables, silicon manufacturers, digital platforms, and insurance companies — leading the movement toward improving health and wellness around the world.
Mr. Olivier brings over three decades of global technology and business leadership, thirty years of venture capital and private equity experience, and has served on the boards of more than 50 startup, private and public companies around the world, including the largest industrial conglomerate in South Africa. As the Atlanta-based partner of 4Di Capital, the South African based early-stage venture capital management firm, and the US-based partner of Veritas Venture Partners, a pioneering seed stage Israeli VC firm, Mr. Olivier is passionate about developing new technologies into startups that positively impact people and society.
Founded in 2014, LifeQ has two key value propositions: enable wearable devices to provide business and near clinical-grade health information streams; and generate health and wellness solutions for consumer, business and clinical applications.
Mr. Olivier earned his Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from the University of Pretoria; a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Strategic Marketing; and a Diploma in Datametrics and Operational Research from the University of South Africa. Mr. Olivier’s work has been recognized by Dow Jones Venture Reporter, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and the American Israel Chamber of Commerce. A native of Groot Marico, South Africa, Mr. Olivier lives in Atlanta with his wife.
Website: https://lifeq.com 
Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/lifeq  Facebook: https://facebook.com/lifeqinc Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeqinc  Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeqinc