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Dr. Stephen Harrison Discusses Clinical Importance of FibroScan Technology

 
 
Dr. Stephen A. Harrison, gastroenterologist and hepatologist, joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Technology Channels to discuss the role FibroScan technology has played in the management of patients with liver disease.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Stephen A. Harrison discuss the following:
Please share with us the ongoing need for assessing liver stiffness and fat as part of a liver health assessment – and why the detection of fatty liver disease remains such a pressing challenge for Americans, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How does FibroScan tie into your clinical workflow? How might other clinicians be able to utilize it?

Tell us about the successes you are seeing as a result of the FibroScan FAST score implementation and the research you’ve gathered from it.
What work is being done to improve any previous high screen failure rates? Has there been any improvement since late phase clinical trials?

Do you have any patient stories that you could share with us about the success of monitoring liver stiffness and fat with FibroScan?

What will your focus be on continuing to bring awareness of NAFLD diagnosis and treatment in a post-pandemic world?

Where do you see this research going in terms of the management of liver disease and improving outcomes for patients?
Dr. Stephen A. Harrison, M.D., FACP, FAASLD, retired COL, USA, MC, gastroenterologist and hepatologist, medical director of Pinnacle Clinical Research, and visiting professor of Hepatology, University of Oxford.
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

What is the fourth trimester and how is Fourth Phase helping new mothers through this pivotal time?

 
 
Marcia Cole and Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo, Founders of Fourth Phase and the Fourth Phase Afterbirth Box that was developed to help new mothers as they transition into motherhood joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Marcia Cole and Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo discuss the following:
What is the fourth trimester?
How long does the fourth trimester last?
What are some symptoms that new mother's experience during the fourth trimester?
What can new mothers do to help with the healing process after childbirth?
How can family members and friends assist new mothers during the fourth trimester?
How does the fourth trimester experience differ for women of color?
How does the fourth trimester impact women in transition and in homeless shelters?
How does the Afterbirth box help new mothers to heal, feel and be heard?
What products are included in the box and what are their significance?
Why are there two different types of boxes available for new mothers?
The idea of the company, Fourth Phase was born during Co-founder Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo's annual charity mission to Ghana. There, she witnessed the lack of postnatal attention being paid to new mothers in her homeland and vowed to do something about it.
During this same time, because of her work with women in New York City homeless shelters, co-founder Marcia Cole understood the lack of awareness about self- and afterbirth care of women in need all too well. They both took these experiences and their passion in startups, helping women and giving back to the community to launch Fourth Phase to be of greater service to women in ways often not recognized.
Through this, the Fourth Phase AfterBirth care gift boxes were conceived to support and unify mothers across the world during the time in their lives when their bodies and spirits are most delicate - after childbirth during the "fourth trimester" which is one of the most critical phases of motherhood.
Created by moms for moms, the Fourth Phase AfterBirth Box helps mothers heal, feel, and be heard. Each Fourth Phase AfterBirth care gift box is curated with a new mother’s physical and emotional recovery in mind. The 12 products featured in each hold the promise to each new mom to be hand-created, tested by new moms, organic, phthalates-free, non-toxic and sustainably sourced.
 
 
Website: fourthphasebox.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: @fourthphasebox Facebook: facebook.com/FourthPhasebox

Leveraging Precision Medicine to Improve Lives, Reduce Healthcare Costs, and Simplify Decision-making

 
 
Scott Megill, President and CEO at Coriell Life Sciences, a precision medicine company using genetic science and research to improve lives, reduce healthcare costs, and simplify decision-making for its customers joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Scott Megill discuss the following:
Who is Coriell Life Sciences?
How does Coriell Life Sciences partner with the healthcare community to deliver paths to better health?
What makes Coriell Life Sciences unique?
How can individuals benefit from participating in Coriell Life Sciences’ medication safety program?
What’s the biggest opportunity for the healthcare ecosystem when it comes to personalized medicine?
Medications don’t work for everyone. Nearly one-third of U.S. adults take five or more prescription drugs and, even when taken correctly, they can be dangerous for many. Payers, providers, and patients bear the financial and physical burdens of inappropriate, ineffective drugs. Each year medication errors lead to 128,000 deaths and the costs of medication-associated errors exceed $40 billion in the U.S. alone. The cost of getting medications wrong reverberates through the healthcare service model and echoes back as wasted resources, time, and poor health.
For hundreds of medications, successful treatment is directly related to an individual’s DNA. Natural variation in our genetic code can cause the same drug to produce different effects on different people. The science of pharmacogenomics (PGx) can now assist in assessing how each person will respond to medications, however, DNA testing alone is not sufficient. That’s why Coriell Life Sciences (CLS) leverages advanced, proprietary technology to bridge the gap between genetic knowledge and clinical application. Building on six decades of research, CLS developed a cutting-edge bioinformatics solution that interprets pharmacogenomic laboratory results and couples them with traditional medication management risk factors to deliver a dynamic regimen modeling tool.
Driving innovation in precision medicine, CLS unlocks the power of genetic science to provide actionable insights for employers, payers, healthcare providers, physicians, pharmacists, laboratories, and patients, that enable more effective and efficient care.
Backed by rigorous scientific methodology, Corigen™, CLS’ population-scale medication safety program, is the most comprehensive medication safety solution on the market. This novel solution is powered by CLS’s real-time medication decision support modeling tool, GeneDose LIVE. This unique system provides physicians with updated medication risk information for their patients’ current medication regimen and offers alternatives for safer therapy, all in real-time. GeneDose LIVE also provides risk analysis of non-genetic factors such as lifestyle, drug interactions, age-related risks, and other concerns, along with a personalized medication action plan (MAP) that reveals which medications are best suited for an individual.
By matching people with the right medications, CLS enables patients to benefit from fewer hospitalizations, less unneeded testing, and reduced doctor’s visits, ultimately decreasing healthcare costs. Most importantly, CLS reduces costly trial-and-error experimentation and speeds patients’ return to good health.
Recognized as a leader in precision medicine and health innovation—including IBM’s Entrepreneur of the Year—CLS leverages its influence to advocate for the advancement of precision medicine. The organization is highly active with the American Society of Pharmacovigilance, the Personalized Medicine Coalition, a signing member of the Get the Medications Right Institute, and passionate about educating stakeholder groups through the Population Health Colloquium, Health Action Council, Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, and various other platforms.
As CLS collaborates with major healthcare providers to empower the most precise medical care, the organization is continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—serving as the gold standard in knowledge and understanding of pharmacogenomics.
 
 
Website: https://coriell.com
Linkedin Links: Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/corielllife Personal LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottmegill

Understanding General and Cosmetic Dentistry from a Distinguished Dental Expert

 
 
Dr. Gail Iebba, a General & Cosmetic Dentist at Reading Dental Associates, a multi-specialty dental clinic that offers general & cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery joins eHealth Radio and the Dental Care and Cosmetic Dentistry Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Gail Iebba discuss the following:
Could you give us a quick brief on your background and what led you to being a dentist?
What is the importance of good periodontal health?
What types of partial and complete dentures are available for patients?
What are you doing to modify your dental practice in the face of COVID pandemic?
What do you find most satisfying about your job?
Dr. Gail Iebba is a General Dentist at Reading Dental Associates with over thirty years of dental experience. She attended her college education at Brandeis University. Dr. Iebba achieved her doctorate at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. She is also currently a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society. Dr. Iebba’s favorite part of her job is getting to work with such a wonderful group of patients each and every day.
 
 
Website: www.readingdentalma.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/readingdental  Facebook: facebook.com/readingdental  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/reading-dental-associates

The Gold Standard of Addictions Assessments - The DUSI

 
 
Dr. Ralph Tarter, the Director of Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research and creator of the DUSI & Dr. Steve Weatherbee, the Founder and CEO of eCenter Research and creator of the eINSIGHT behavioral health data platform joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and the Health News Channels.
What are some of the challenges for clinicians when screening or assessing behavioral health issues?
Can you tell our listeners a little bit about what the DUSI is?
As a behavioral health services provider, how would the DUSI help improve organizational effectiveness?
Addiction rates and related deaths due to overdose seem to be on the rise. Is it possible to improve early detection of people at risk of addiction?
Dr. Ralph Tarter is the Director of the NIDA-funded Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research (CEDAR) at the University of Pittsburgh. He is widely known as a preeminent expert in the field of addiction research and has written 11 books, 80 book chapters, and produced 300 peer reviewed publications during his 40+ year career.
Dr. Steve Weatherbee has spent decades developing innovative technological solutions for improving coordinated care and population health outcomes in education, behavioral health, and social services. His work in program evaluation led him to create eINSIGHT, to empower these sectors to effectively coordinate care, monitor program effectiveness, and improve client outcomes.
eINSIGHT is a web-based HIPAA compliant platform developed for corrections, drug court treatment and behavioral health organizations for rapid assessment, effective triage, targeted treatment planning, and monitoring program effectiveness through population outcome reporting. Learn more about eINSIGHT and the gold standard Drug Use Screening Inventory (DUSI).
 
 
Website: www.einsight.net
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/eINSIGHThealth  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/ecenter-research  Twitter: twitter.com/eINSIGHThealth

Health for longevity and self-actualisation with Krissy Regan

 
 
Krissy Regan, The Wellness Poet and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland, an author, speaker and Wellness Coach based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health & Wellness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Krissy Regan discuss the following:
Why is good health necessary to enable us to self-actualise?
What life-style factors can be changed most simply in order to foster good health?
What do you see is the future of health-care?
What benefits can people gain from enrolling in your online Wellness School?
If you could give one piece of advice to someone wanting to improve their health what would that be?
Summary: Decide that you want to be healthy – for YOU! It’s not a luxury to be healthy, it’s a necessity and your health should be non-negotiable. With good health, anything is possible in your life and learning tools that can help you gain and attain good health is the best investment you can make.
Krissy Regan is an Author, Speaker, Wellness Coach and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland. In 2020 Krissy published her self-help, health and well-being book called; Broken to Unbreakable, 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body & Spirit.
In 2021 Krissy launched her Online Wellness School with her signature program; 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body and Spirit.
Krissy believes that health and well-being can be learned by each and everyone of us, and we can all develop the tools to get healthy and stay healthy.
Krissy studied Exercise Science and Sports Management and has lived and worked in more than 7 countries. She currently resides in a regional city of Australia called Townsville where she spends her time educating herself and others about the importance of health, well-being, self-care and embracing a wellness mindset.
Krissy admits that lifestyle choices and our own beliefs can often keep us trapped in a negative health cycle and when we choose to change that cycle it takes commitment, consistency and a willingness to challenge our own thinking and beliefs on health.
Krissy is mum to 2 young children and her desire is to empower parents to care for their own needs each day so they can be healthy role models to future generations.
 
 
Website: https://www.thewellnesspoet.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/thewellnesspoet  facebook.com/mindfulmumsqld
Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnesspoet1  instagram.com/mindfulmumsqld
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy for an Austic Child

 
 
Dr Eric Weiss, the Founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the Co-author of the book Educating Marston joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Dr. Eric Weiss discuss the following:
With April being Autism Awareness Month, lets start with defining autism? Can you tell us in your own words what is autism and why is sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder?
Can you tell us more about the spectrum?
How does one get diagnosed and at what age is diagnosis possible?
Do the signs and symptoms of autism change over time and if so, how?
They say kids on the spectrum feel differently and have more issues with confidence and trouble in social situations. Is that true and tell us a bit more about that?
You recently released a book with your wife Christine Weiss called Educating Marston. Tell us why this book is important to you and how it is a helpful resource for anyone with an autistic child?
You have an autistic child named Marston. You indicate that stem cell replacement therapy helps. How has it helped Marston and do you feel it will ultimately be the wave of the future in helping autistic children?
Can one come for stem cell replacement therapy at your office?
Dr. Eric Weiss is the Founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the Co-author of the upcoming book Educating Marston. Dr. Weiss practices all aspects of plastic surgery including: breast reconstruction, cleft lip/palate, congenital malformations, trauma; as well as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, fat grafting, etc. He has recently incorporated Umbilical Cord Blood/Stem Cells into his practice after seeing the incredible healing properties in his son Marston.
Dr. Weiss was born in Brunswick, Maine, but early on moved with his family to New York where he was raised. The family moved to St Petersburg, Florida; where he graduated from Boca Ciega High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Davidson College with special attainments in chemistry and graduated from Duke University Medical School. He graduated from his general surgery residency from University California, Davis-East Bay. He graduated from his Plastic and reconstructive residency at University of Miami.
After his formal education in medicine/surgery, Dr. Weiss entered the United States Navy as a Lt commander. His duty station was at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was the staff plastic surgeon. He left the Navy in 1998 and has been in private practice (plastic surgery) to the present. Educating Marston is available for purchase.
 
 
Website: EducatingMarston.com

The Facts About Thyroid Eye Disease - (TED)

 
Dr. Gary Lelli, an oculoplastic surgeon specializing in ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health & Health News Channels to talk about Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), the symptoms, who is at risk, why it is difficult to diagnose and how it is different than Graves disease.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Gary Lelli discuss the following:
Can you explain to our listeners what Thyroid Eye Disease is?
Who is at risk?
What are the main signs and symptoms to look out for?
What should people do if they notice changes in their eyes?
What types of doctors most commonly treat TED?
Summary: If you think you might have TED, visit at TED Specialist early to make sure you are properly diagnosed. To find a TED Specialist near you, visit TEDdoctors.com’
Dr. Gary Joseph Lelli is an oculoplastic surgeon specializing in ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Dr. Lelli routinely treats patients with Thyroid Eye Disease and is accredited by ASOPRS.
Dr. Lelli gained experience in clinical and surgical experience while treating patients at Columbia University Medical Center, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, and New York University Hospital. Dr. Lelli also joined the staff of the New York Rangers as the team’s Ophthalmologist.
Dr. Lelli partnered with Horizon for TED Awareness Week in November 2020 and has also worked with advocacy groups like Prevent Blindness and the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR).
 
 
Website: TEDdoctors.com | ThyroidEyes.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/ThyroidEyes Instagram: instagram.com/thyroideyes

Meet KleenWraps and Learn Why PPE is Here to Stay

 
 
Russell Silver-Fagan, CEO of KleenWraps, a consumer consumer personal protective equipment company designing, producing, and marketing a growing suite of products that meet the ever-changing PPE needs of the time joins eHealth Radio and the COVID and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Russell Silver-Fagan discuss the following:
What are antimicrobial agents?
What's wrong with gloves?
How will COVID-19 change us?
How did you think of the product in 2014?
What are some added benefits about KleenWraps we may not know about?
KleenWraps began by offering antimicrobial grip barriers (“wraps”) to provide sustainable alternatives to disposable gloves and has grown into the first consumer-PPE brand. Our wraps are made with neoprene for unlimited re-usability and machine-washability and silicone dotting for traction on any surface, and are treated with antimicrobial agents to reduce germ transfer. With these features, our wraps distance users from suspicious/frequently-touched surfaces, providing peace of mind in shared spaces.
 
 
Website: www.kleenwraps.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/kleenwraps  Instagram: instagram.com/kleenwraps  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/kleenwraps  Twitter: twitter.com/KleenWraps

How the pandemic has accelerated innovation in healthcare: A conversation with Karly Rowe from Experian Health

 
 
Karly Rowe, Vice President of Patient Access, Identity & Care Management Product for Experian Health that works with more than 3,200 hospitals and 10,000 other healthcare organizations representing 500,000 plus providers to provide data-driven solutions that support revenue cycle management, identity management, patient engagement and care management joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Karly Rowe discuss the following:
Can you tell us about Experian Health and your role within the company?
Any discussion of healthcare today is framed by the COVID-19 pandemic. From your business, your line of sight, what has the pandemic put in the spotlight?
In the early days of the pandemic, some of our healthcare organizations estimated 1,800 duplicate records were being created every 24 hours, so it is a fair bet that the numbers are even greater now as people flock to schedule vaccines. How does the growing volume of patient traffic challenge our healthcare systems?
How would a shift to standardized medical records, possibly even a universal patient ID number, help healthcare systems and health outcomes?
What direction is the industry headed and what pain points are you solving for as you look to the future?
Summary: While approximately 25% of patients used patient portals prior to COVID-19, more than 235 million adults will likely interact with a patient portal or telehealth service for the first time. This new interaction sparks opportunity – an opportunity for patients to think differently about the role they are taking/playing in managing their health and an opportunity for healthcare organizations to think about how to build on and advance this newly formed relationship.
Karly Rowe is responsible for the Patient Access, Identity, and Care Management product portfolios at Experian Health. Leveraging her diverse background across credit, retail, and healthcare, Karly is responsible for finding new ways to leverage Experian’s data and analytical capabilities to develop new, innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.
Karly holds a Masters of Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and Retail Management from Syracuse University. She resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband and two sons.
 
 
Website: experian.com/healthcare
Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/Experian_Health Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/experian