http://soundmedicine.iu.edu Listen to Sound Medicine, the weekly talk radio show sponsored by the IU School of Medicine and WFYI, 90.1 FM, the Indianapolis NPR affiliate. en-us Copyright 2013 Indiana University School of Medicine medschl @ iupui.edu (IU School of Medicine) The United States Patent Office recently awarded a prestigious "Patent for Humanity" to Sustainable Nutrition International for developing supplements that help reduce malnutrition in developing countries. Sustainable Nutrition International focuses on the first few years of life, from conception to lactation and through childhood. Glenn Sullivan, Ph.D., says the organization has created a rice br.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3661/How-is-malnutrition-being-reduced-in-developing-countries- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3661/How-is-malnutrition-being-reduced-in-developing-countries- May 5, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 The United States Patent Office recently awarded a prestigious "Patent for Humanity" to Sustainable Nutrition International for developing supplements that help reduce malnutrition in developing countries. Sustainable Nutrition International focuses on the first few years of life, from conception to lactation and through childhood. Glenn Sullivan, Ph.D., says the organization has created a rice br.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3661/How-is-malnutrition-being-reduced-in-developing-countries- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3661/How-is-malnutrition-being-reduced-in-developing-countries- May 5, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 In his latest book, Michael Moss explores the junk food industry and the reason processed foods are so addictive. According to Moss, the industry uses salt, sugar and fat in strategic ways that leave consumers wanting more. For instance, there's a "bliss point" for the amount of sugar in a product. Once the bliss point has been reached, products that contain large amounts of sugar stimulate taste .... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3634/Addictive-fast-food http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3634/Addictive-fast-food April 14, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 In his latest book, Michael Moss explores the junk food industry and the reason processed foods are so addictive. According to Moss, the industry uses salt, sugar and fat in strategic ways that leave consumers wanting more. For instance, there's a "bliss point" for the amount of sugar in a product. Once the bliss point has been reached, products that contain large amounts of sugar stimulate taste .... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3634/Addictive-fast-food http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3634/Addictive-fast-food April 14, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 According to mental strength training specialist Steve Curtis, M.D., it is possible to train the mind to enhance physical performance. Mental strength training is exactly what it sounds like: training the mind to block out distraction and focus on the task at hand. Dr. Curtis says mental strength training isn't just for endurance athletes; people such as golf pros and CEOs can benefit from strengt.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3619/Can-training-the-mind-enhance-physical-performance- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3619/Can-training-the-mind-enhance-physical-performance- March 31, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 According to mental strength training specialist Steve Curtis, M.D., it is possible to train the mind to enhance physical performance. Mental strength training is exactly what it sounds like: training the mind to block out distraction and focus on the task at hand. Dr. Curtis says mental strength training isn't just for endurance athletes; people such as golf pros and CEOs can benefit from strengt.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3619/Can-training-the-mind-enhance-physical-performance- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3619/Can-training-the-mind-enhance-physical-performance- March 31, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Julie Lee, vice president and national director of AARP Driver Safety, speaks with Kathy Miller about when it's time for adult children to take the keys of an elderly parent. Adult children can look for warning signs of erratic driving behavior, such as body damage or repeated instances of hitting a mailbox or dinging the garage door. According to Lee, elderly drivers would rather have the convers.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3612/When-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-from-the-elderly- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3612/When-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-from-the-elderly- March 24, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Julie Lee, vice president and national director of AARP Driver Safety, speaks with Kathy Miller about when it's time for adult children to take the keys of an elderly parent. Adult children can look for warning signs of erratic driving behavior, such as body damage or repeated instances of hitting a mailbox or dinging the garage door. According to Lee, elderly drivers would rather have the convers.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3612/When-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-from-the-elderly- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3612/When-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-from-the-elderly- March 24, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Jason Misurac, M.D., a pediatric nephrology fellow at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, explains how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, cause kidney damage in children. His study showed that when severely dehydrated children are given NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, it could potentially cause kidney damage..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3601/NSAIDS-and-kidney-damage http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3601/NSAIDS-and-kidney-damage March 17, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Jason Misurac, M.D., a pediatric nephrology fellow at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, explains how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, cause kidney damage in children. His study showed that when severely dehydrated children are given NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, it could potentially cause kidney damage..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3601/NSAIDS-and-kidney-damage http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3601/NSAIDS-and-kidney-damage March 17, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 While receiving chemotherapy and radiation, cancer patients are encouraged to rest and take it easy. However, according to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, patients who exercised regularly after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer had a lower mortality rate than those who didn't exercise. Julie Flucht, field producer, explores the exercise options for people receiving cancer treatments..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3585/Should-cancer-patients-exercise- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3585/Should-cancer-patients-exercise- March 3, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 While receiving chemotherapy and radiation, cancer patients are encouraged to rest and take it easy. However, according to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, patients who exercised regularly after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer had a lower mortality rate than those who didn't exercise. Julie Flucht, field producer, explores the exercise options for people receiving cancer treatments..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3585/Should-cancer-patients-exercise- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3585/Should-cancer-patients-exercise- March 3, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Valori Treloar, M.D. serves up the deep friend truth about America's favorite snack, french fries.. French fries are immersed and fried in vegetable oil , which contains Omega-6 fatty acids that cause inflammation throughout the body, including the face. Dr. Treloar suggests cutting out french fries and Omega-6 fatty acids for healthy and beautiful skin..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3582/Do-french-fries-contribute-to-skin-problems- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3582/Do-french-fries-contribute-to-skin-problems- March 3, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Valori Treloar, M.D. serves up the deep friend truth about America's favorite snack, french fries.. French fries are immersed and fried in vegetable oil , which contains Omega-6 fatty acids that cause inflammation throughout the body, including the face. Dr. Treloar suggests cutting out french fries and Omega-6 fatty acids for healthy and beautiful skin..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3582/Do-french-fries-contribute-to-skin-problems- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3582/Do-french-fries-contribute-to-skin-problems- March 3, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Marc Gerdisch, M.D., explains what heart valves do, what's new with heart valve replacement, and how extracellular matrix can assist in repairing damaged valves..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3570/Repairing-sick-and-damaged-hearts http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3570/Repairing-sick-and-damaged-hearts February 24, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Marc Gerdisch, M.D., explains what heart valves do, what's new with heart valve replacement, and how extracellular matrix can assist in repairing damaged valves..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3570/Repairing-sick-and-damaged-hearts http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3570/Repairing-sick-and-damaged-hearts February 24, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Hayden Bosworth, Ph.D., discusses why people who rely on medication to maintain their health may have a problem with medication adherence. Bosworth discusses new gedgets like the smart pill and uBox that help and encourage people to adhere to their medication regimes..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3563/Is-medication-non-compliance-costing-you- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3563/Is-medication-non-compliance-costing-you- February 17, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Hayden Bosworth, Ph.D., discusses why people who rely on medication to maintain their health may have a problem with medication adherence. Bosworth discusses new gedgets like the smart pill and uBox that help and encourage people to adhere to their medication regimes..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3563/Is-medication-non-compliance-costing-you- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3563/Is-medication-non-compliance-costing-you- February 17, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Mary Reed, Dr.PH., staff scientist at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, recently conducted a study that found many people may not be getting the low-cost preventive medical care that's available to them..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3534/Are-preventive-care-benefits-available- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3534/Are-preventive-care-benefits-available- January 20, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Mary Reed, Dr.PH., staff scientist at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, recently conducted a study that found many people may not be getting the low-cost preventive medical care that's available to them..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3534/Are-preventive-care-benefits-available- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3534/Are-preventive-care-benefits-available- January 20, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Christopher Baugh, M.D., MBA, is the medical director of the ED Observation Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Baugh recently conducted a study that concluded observation units could save hospitals $4.6 million a year by avoiding 3,600 unnecessary inpatient admissions. Observation units cut costs by accepting patients after they have been discharged from the emergency room. The observ.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3519/Can-hospital-observation-areas-decrease-health-care-spending- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3519/Can-hospital-observation-areas-decrease-health-care-spending- January 13, 2013T00:00:01+20:00 Christopher Baugh, M.D., MBA, is the medical director of the ED Observation Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Baugh recently conducted a study that concluded observation units could save hospitals $4.6 million a year by avoiding 3,600 unnecessary inpatient admissions. Observation units cut costs by accepting patients after they have been discharged from the emergency room. The observ.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3519/Can-hospital-observation-areas-decrease-health-care-spending- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3519/Can-hospital-observation-areas-decrease-health-care-spending- January 13, 2013T00:00:01+20:00