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Stem Cell Collection, Processing and Delivery for Regenerative Treatments

 
 
John Arnone the Chairman and CEO at American CryoStem that currently provides a game-changing patented solution for stem cell collection, processing and delivery joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest John Arnone discuss the following:
Tell us about American CryoStem, what do you do?
Tell us about your patented products how do they work?
How is American CryoStem unique compared to others in your industry?
How are stem cells currently used today in regards to personal health?
How will stem cells be used in the future?
 
John Arnone is the Chairman & CEO of American CryoStem. Mr. Arnone has spent the last eight years as the Chairman of American CryoStem and CEO since 2011.
Prior to his involvement in the life sciences / biotechnology industries he spent 25 years in the investment banking / financial services industry as an investment banker, and a hands-on investor. Over the period holding 6 NASD licenses, Mr. Arnone founded, managed and operated two general securities broker-dealers based in New York City specializing in strategic and financial planning, capital formation and new business development.
Over the years Mr. Arnone has provided advisory and business management services as a founder, officer, director and/or shareholder to both mid-level and development stage private and public companies. Mr. Arnone also co-founded and operated a global entertainment distribution corporation with 120 employees that under Mr. Arnone’s guidance was voted medium wholesaler of the year in the music industry (1997, 1998 and 2000) by the National Association of Recording Merchants.
Mr. Arnone is also the founder of Personal Cell Sciences Corp., a personalized anti-aging stem cell company. Mr. Arnone holds a degree in Business Administration and a BA. in Economics from Kean University in New Jersey.
 
 
Website: www.americancryostem.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanCryoStem Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryostem

Travel of a Lifetime: Pairing Your Health with Bucket List Getaways

 
 
Liz Galloway founder of Wild Adventure Retreats and Latitude 38 Travel, wellness-adventure brands that invite you on power packed itineraries joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Live with experts for a week in sharing a personal quest to accelerate your life, adventure and goals.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Liz Galloway discuss the following:
You pair travel with health, this is a big trend, what makes you unique and what motivated you to offer this to the public?
Tell us about the roadblocks or common reasons people have reservations about getting fit in the outdoors or their personal health goals seem intimidating?
What compelled you to get into this business? What ways has it transformed you?
What should people look for when working with a wellness expert, or joining a fit-cation for results?lerate your life, adventure and goals. ............here on eHealth radio's Health News Channel a part of the eHealth Radio Network
How can listeners join the retreats, get involved for themselves, or sponsor someone else to join?
What advice do you have for people wanting to get into the outdoors or new fitness?
 
Liz Galloway is an entrepreneurial wellness expert, outdoor ambassador, guide and adventure/travel writer with an educational background in business, hospitality and aviation. She focuses on unique retreat hosting that offers transformational lifestyle design.
An author and speaker, Liz has appeared in various media outlets including, KUTV, KRCL, ABC4 Culture Jock, Utah Business, HER, and PCTV.  When not in the outdoors you can find her working with clients in brand publicity with Bosscat Productions. She is a self appointed adrenaline junkie whose passion is training clients and travelers from across the globe to tap into their personal power and boundary breakthroughs by getting into the outdoors with a balance in full body wellness.
 
Website: http://wildadventures.life Instagram: @wildadventure.lizgalloway

How Arm Lift Surgery Can Give You the Confidence to go Sleeveless with Dr. Daniel Krochmal

 
 
Dr. Daniel Krochmal, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at MAE Plastic Surgery in Northbrook and Chicago, Illinois joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss brachioplasty and how this procedure can give you the confidence to go sleeveless. 
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Daniel Krochmal discuss the following:
What is brachioplasty?
Who is the ideal patient for this procedure?
What can patients expect from the recovery process?
Are there complementary procedures that can optimize the results of an arm lift?
What should a patient look for when electing an arm lift surgeon?
 
Dr. Krochmal received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He did his surgical internship at the University of Michigan, and his general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic Arizona. He did his plastic surgery training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an aesthetic surgery fellowship at the Hunstad Kortesis Center, one of only a handful of fellowships endorsed by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Krochmal is an Initiate for Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons.  He is an active member of both ASPS and ASAPS.  He is committed to research and advancing the field of plastic surgery, has presented at national conferences and authored numerous manuscripts. He is committed to patient safety and serves on the Health Policy Committees for both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
He performs his work along side Dr. Michael A. Epstein at MAE Plastic Surgery in Northbrook, Il, and has had the pleasure of combining his passions for surgery and travel throughout his career.
 
 
Website: www.maeplasticsurgery.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maeplasticsurgery Twitter: https://twitter.com/MAEPlasticSurg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/maeplasticsurgery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeplasticsurgery

The Shift: How Seeing People as People Changes Everything

 
 
Kimberly White, a freelance writer, a certified Arbinger Institute presenter, and former research assistant to its founder, Terry Warner and author of The Shift: How Seeing People as People Changes Everything joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Senior Care Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kimberly White discuss the following:
You’ve said this book came as a complete surprise to you. What’s different than you imagined?
What happens when you experience “the shift”?
Does this have limitations, or what doesn’t ‘the shift’ do?
How can seeing people as people help in the workplace, and at home?
 
Kimberly White is a freelance writer, certified Arbinger Institute presenter, and former research assistant to its founder, Terry Warner. Her nine months of research for The Shift included dozens of hours working alongside nursing home employees in offices, vans, patient rooms, and kitchens. She recently relocated from Harlem to a small farm town in Pawnee, Illinois to focus on writing.
 
 
Website: www.kimberlywhitebooks.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kimberlywhiteTHESHIFT Twitter: @kim_berly_white Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlywhitebooks

The status of therapy of heart disease in America with Dr. Simon H. Stertzer

 
 
Dr. Simon H. Stertzer, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Board at BioCardia, a clinical-stage biotech-regenerative medicine company that develops innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disease joins eHealth Radio and the Heart Health and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Simon H. Stertzer discuss the following:
You’ve devoted your career to the advancement of cardiovascular intervention. Can you tell listeners a bit more about your background and why you decided to pursue a career in cardiovascular medicine?
How big of a problem is heart disease in the United States, and can you give me the profile of a typical patient with heart disease?
What is a the difference between heart attack, heart failure, and other kinds of heart disease?
How do we treat the different types of heart disease today?
How should we be screened for heart disease as adults?
 
Simon H. Stertzer, M.D. is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, at Stanford University School of Medicine, and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors at BioCardia®, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech-regenerative medicine company that develops innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. In 1964, Simon Stertzer performed the first selective coronary arteriogram in New York City. He pioneered the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology by performing the first coronary balloon angioplasty in the United States, in 1978. He has performed more than 12,500 cardiac interventions and has worked alongside others to develop new technologies for the improvement of patient care. Dr. Stertzer has contributed to research and advancement in rotational atherectomy, cardiac stents, drug delivery stents, cardiac transplant molecular diagnostics, and most recently, transendocardial stem cell implantation in ischemic heart failure. His bibliography contains more than 140 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Stertzer co-founded BioCardia in 1999, and was a founder and board member of Arterial Vascular Engineering, an angioplasty balloon and stent company acquired by Medtronic Inc..Simon Stertzer received his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University, after a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Union College. He had previously earned a Certificat de Physiologie from University of Paris (Sorbonne). About BioCardia®, Inc.
BioCardia®, Inc. is helping lead the way to new treatments of heart failure using the direct injection of cells and agents into the heart muscle. BioCardia is a clinical-stage, regenerative biotechnology company that develops novel therapeutics to treat cardiovascular disease. The treatment modalities include a system of personalized screenings to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from intramyocardial injection of therapeutic agents.
 
Websites: www.biocardia.com | www.simonstertzer.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonstertzer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimonStertzer

How to have THE TALK with Your Aging Parents

 
 
Lynda Shrager, an occupational therapist, an expert in the field of geriatric rehabilitation, as well as author of Age In Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Senior Care Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Lynda Shrager discuss the following:
What are some of the biggest obstacles to overcome when trying to help aging parents stay in their home?
What’s the best strategy for getting Mom and Dad on board with organizing and decluttering?
What are a few modifications that can make a big difference to the safety of seniors in their homes?
What are some red flags that signal a parent’s cognitive abilities are declining, and what should be done?
When is the best time to approach parents about making a plan in case the time comes that they aren’t able to function independently?
An essential aspect  of successful aging in place is having a caregiving team at the ready. How do you build this team?
 
Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS is the author of Age In Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home (Bull Publishing, March 8, 2018). Her newspaper column, Mom’s RX, appeared in countless newspapers across the country, and she is a featured columnist for Everyday Health, one of the country’s leading online consumer health websites. Lynda has practiced in the medical field of geriatric rehabilitation for more than 37 years, focusing on all aspects of senior health and wellness. She combines her expertise as an occupational therapist, a Master’s level social worker, professional organizer and certified aging in place specialist to pursue her passion of providing therapeutic care in the patient’s home environment and in educating their caregivers. Learn more at organizedcaregiver.com.
 
 
Website: http://otherwisehealthy.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LyndaShrager Facebook: https://facebook.com/theorganizedcaregiver

New technology helps bystanders provide first response to bleeding victims before professional help arrives

 
 
Dr. Steven Swann, speaking on behalf of North American Rescue sharing the importance of Audio Bleeding Control Kits joins eHealth Radio and the Emergency Care and Health News Channels. As a trauma surgeon with the United States Army, Dr. Swann has experienced firsthand how rapid response to a life threatening bleeding injury can make the difference between life and death.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Steven Swann discuss the following:
What is the Audio Bleeding Control Kit?
If someone has a bleeding emergency, can't we just call 911 and wait for EMS to arrive?
Has there been any call-to-action by Homeland Security and the White House that would empower the general public to respond when they are needed most?
Can you explain exactly how this kit works?
We all know we can't stop living our lives because we fear the possibility of events like an active shooting. What would you tell people to make them more aware?
 
Dr. Steven Swann is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, a graduate of the National War College, and also holds a Master Degree in National Strategic Studies. Throughout his military medical career, he has been at the forefront of advancing new tools and technology to provide the best care possible for our nations' warriors.  
 
 
Website: www.narescue.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NARescueLLC Twitter: https://twitter.com/NARescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northamericanrescue

A healthy mouth will help you live a healthy life!

 
 
Dr. Matt Laurich who is a well respected Dentist in Livonia, Michigan & who is known for his commitment to community and ongoing dental health education joins eHealth Radio and the Dental Information Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Matt Laurich discuss the following:
What is Periodontal Disease?
How would you get periodontal disease?
Is there any concern that this infection could affect the rest of health?
How could someone tell if they had periodontal disease?
What steps could be taken to prevent Periodontal Disease?
 
Tip: Do not neglect your oral health. We use our mouth to communicate, eat, and breath. Take care of it. Listen to professionals on how you can improve and maintain your teeth. Do not take for granted a healthy mouth, it will help you live a healthy life.
 
ABOUT DR. LAURICH: With my father being a dentist, and my mother a dental hygienist, not only did I learn about the importance of strong oral health from an early age, but I developed a passion for dentistry and how essential it is to a person’s overall health.
To me, dentistry is not just about fixing teeth. It’s about educating. It’s about improving health. And it’s about changing lives. Being able to provide those services to my community brings me immense joy and fulfillment, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. Each of my patients is important to me. Forming long-term relationships with them makes Laurich Dentistry feel more like a family than a dental office. Hearing about a person’s family, career, vacations, and life events is the best part of my job. I look forward to these exchanges and how they bring us together. For more on Dr. Laurich click here.
 
 
Website: www.laurichdentistry.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Laurich-Dentistry Twitter: @laurichdental

The new way to get hearing aids with Dr. Elaine Saunders

 
 
Dr. Elaine Saunders, audiologist, biomedical engineer, and Executive Chairman of award-winning Australian telehealth and hearing aid company, Blamey Saunders hears joins eHealth Radio and the Hearing Health Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Elaine Saunders discuss the following:
How does an online hearing solution work?
How can you test hearing online?
What can we expect in regards to the appearance of hearing aids today?
Hearing aids are always quoted as very expensive - with premium devices upwards of $10k. Are they really worth that investment?
If someone is starting to have trouble hearing in restaurants and some situations where it is noisy - what advantages would they get from having a hearing aid, most would rather just put up with it?
Tip: I suggest listeners get hearing aids as soon as they find difficulty hearing, in order to make sure the brain gets enough brain stimulation for hearing speech sounds
 
Dr. Elaine Saunders B.Sc., M.Sc. (Clinical Audiology), PhD, GAICD, Grad Dip Mgt. (Technology)Dr. Elaine Saunders is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Blamey Saunders hears, a hearing aid and telehealth company.  Elaine is an advocate for people with hearing loss and aims to reduce the barriers to quality hearing care and hearing aids. Elaine was co-founder and former CEO of Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd (now part of Cirrus Logic), a company which supplies award winning digital signal processing for ultra-low power chips for the hearing aid and Bluetooth headset industry.
In May 2018 the Blamey Saunders’ Australian designed and manufactured Facett™ modular hearing aid won the Australian Good Design of the Year Award, CSIRO Innovation Award and was Best in Class for the Social Impact and Medical/Scientific design categories.  It also won a Gold Medal at the Melbourne Design Awards and three Australian Information Industry Association iAwards.  In 2015 the Blamey Saunders IHearYou® self-fit hearing aid system received the Australian Good Design Award for Social Innovation.  Elaine’s recent personal awards include the BioMelbourne Network’s Women in Leadership Award (2015), AFR/Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence (2015) and the ATSE Clunies Ross Medal for Entrepreneur of the Year (2016).  She also led the Cooperative Research Centre team that developed a new electrode for Cochlear Ltd, leading to the company gaining the Australian Design Award in 2000.  
Elaine is Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University and Chair of its Innovation Precinct Advisory Board.  She is a Non-Executive Director of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and of the Australian Innovation Research Group (AIRG), and a former Non-Executive Director of Alfred Health.
 
 
Website: www.blameysaunders.com.au
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blameysaunders Twitter: https://twitter.com/blameysaunders

Dr. Daniel Chang on How Cataract Surgery Can Help Seniors See Clearly and Prevent Fall Risks

 
 
Dr. Daniel H. Chang, an ophthalmologist at Empire Eye and Laser Center in Bakersfield, California joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health and Health News Channels to discuss cataracts and how they may impact the vision and health of seniors.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Daniel H. Chang discuss the following:
What are cataracts and how do they impact your vision?
What do seniors need to know about cataracts and cataract treatment?
Why is surgery often a better solution for seniors with cataracts than bifocals?
Tell us about the surgery you performed on your mother. Why did she need surgery? Did you use any certain products during your mother’s cataract surgery?
What are some symptoms that seniors should look out for, that might warrant a visit to the ophthalmologist?
 
Daniel H. Chang, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist who came to Bakersfield in 2008 to join his brother, Dr. Joe Chang. Dr. Daniel Chang graduated with honors from the California Institute of Technology. He then received his medical and ophthalmology training from two of the top programs in the Southeast: Duke University, where he performed groundbreaking laser vision correction research; and Emory University, where he earned the position of Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. Dr. Chang was then invited to the prestigious cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants, where he was trained on state-of-the-art vision correcting techniques.Dr. Chang has performed thousands of successful LASIK, PRK, and cataract procedures. He has served as a principle investigator on numerous US FDA clinical trials, including several that have brought some of our most advanced vision-correcting lens implants to market. He has authored dozens of articles and publications on refractive surgery and advanced intraocular lenses. He regularly lectures at eye meetings from the local through the international level; and he trains and advises other surgeons and physicians on vision correcting surgery techniques.Dr. Chang is president and founding member of Advanced Center for Eyecare, a non-profit clinic that provides medical and surgical eye care to the uninsured and underinsured people of Kern County. Nationally, he serves on the Refractive Surgery Clinical Committee of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and on the Special Projects Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Chang is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to educate people on cataracts and eye health. You can visit this website to learn more on Johnson & Johnson Vision and their cataract offerings: http://www.mycataractsolution.com.
 
 
Websites: www.mycataractsolution.com | www.jjvision.com
Social Media Links:
Empire Eye & Laser: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empireeyeandlaser Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmpireEyeLaser
Johnson & Johnson Vision: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JNJVision