EP. 109 - Blood Cancer patients recently have been waiting for the medications they desperately need, due to current drug shortages. A new unique partnership is now helping to ease those challenges.

On this episode, I am joined by Abizer Gaslightwala, vice president, head of U.S. hematology and oncology at Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Rachel Rau, Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to discuss some common causes and impacts of drug shortages, as well as unique approaches to collaboration during drug development to ensure reliable access to treatment for patients, specifically with certain rare forms of leukemia and lymphoma.

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Blood Cancer Patients are Seeing a Shortage of Necessary Medicines – Help and Hope Is Now on the Way

EP. 118 - Every Holiday season millions of Americans take their treasured pets with them when they travel to see relatives and friends. But before they go, there are steps to take to make sure their pet is comfortable and safe during the trip, especially when traveling by car.

Veterinarian Dr. Tracey Deiss joined me to discuss “furry family travel tips,” this Holiday season. She also talked about the reasons behind motion sickness in dogs, how to take a quiz to find out if your dog is suffering from signs of motion sickness and explain how an FDA approved treatment can offer relief to your furry family member so you can all enjoy your holiday trip.

Ask The Expert: Travel Tips for Furry Friends this Holiday Season

Tamika is a 20-year cervical cancer survivor. At the time of her diagnosis, Tamika found that information and support for those with cervical cancer was very limited.

Learn more about this amazing woman – what she’d learned through her journey with the challenges she faced and how and why she now wants to help others.

Cervical Cancer and Women of Color: Let's Talk About It

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – is a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disease.1 Those living with ALS eventually lose their ability to walk, dress, write, speak, swallow and eat.1
 
ALS can affect people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, but did you know that Veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS than those who haven’t served in the military? 

This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and thank them for the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our country.

I had the extreme honor of speaking with Juan Reyes, a U.S. Air Force Veteran living with ALS and a MTPA Patient Ambassador, to share his story of living with ALS, discuss how he’s helping to spread awareness of this devastating disease among Veterans, and how others living with the disease can help support the ALS community. Along with his wife of 33 years, Meg.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Shares His Story of Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country come together to raise awareness and discuss detection and management of this prevalent disease.

Some people with diabetes also suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a deliberating and progressive neurological disorder that affects approximately 30% of the diabetes patient population.

I spoke with Dr. Silky Patel, an interventional spine, sports and pain management physician in Houston, to discuss the impact of DPN and the latest innovative way to treat the condition. Joining her was Ms. Farrah Stewart, a patient of Dr. Patel’s with painful DPN and a spinal cord stimulator, to share her experience and the impact spinal cord stimulation has made in her life.

#Diabetes #diabetescare #NationalDiabetesMonth #Health

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This Innovative Option for Diabetic Patients Controls Debilitating Pain

EP. 122 - As COVID-19 continues to evolve, it is essential to consider vaccine options that provide a broad immune response against a range of variants.

The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine uses protein-based technology similar to technologies used in vaccines to protect against Hepatitis B, Flu and Whooping Cough. Now available in all 50 states, the two-dose primary series has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for ages 12+ and is also currently under review by the FDA for use as a booster. 

Novavax Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer Silvia Taylor joined me to share more information.

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HEALTH NEWS: Protien-Based Covid Vaccine Now Available for Individuals Ages 12 and Up

EP. 123 -  On this episode, I am joined by Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Ken Miller of Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to discuss the impact of blood cancers such as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia on the mental and emotional health of both patients and caregivers, and share resources to help meet this important need.

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and the Emotional Challenges of Patients and Caregivers

EP. 124 - On this episode, Kyle Taylor also known as “The Penny Hoarder,” joined me to share ways that families can manage their holiday spending and stay within a budget. He also talked about the perks of taking advantage of cash back credit cards, and how to save money on gifting essentials.*

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*original air date: 2015.

Simple Ways to Manage and Maximize Your Spending Budget During the Holiday Season

EP. 125 - Recently retired NFL star Jason McCourty - twin brother of NFL New England Patriots star Devin McCourty - joined me along with his mother Phyllis Harrell to talk about Game Day and Holiday traditions that helped create their strong bond and wonderful family memories. They also discussed their love for football, and how a partnership with a special video shoot brought the entire family together and created even more family fun.*

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*original air date: 2015.

Football and Family: A Chat with NFL Star Jason McCourty and his mother Phyllis Harrell

EP. 126 - Money Saving Expert and ABC News Consumer Correspondent Elisabeth Leamy joined me to reveal Holiday shopping hacks families can use to get major discounts on their gifts this season.

How to Save Money When Buying Gifts, Pt. 1  [Quick Tips]

EP. 127 - To inspire your budget-minded Holiday menu this season, I am joined by Chef Brigitte Nguyen of The Cooking Channel, who shares her expert-crafted perfect dinner party menu for eight people for under $100 featuring seasonal recipes and fresh, high-quality ingredients from your local grocer.

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#Holidays #Recipes #Cooking #HolidayMeals

Cooking Channel Host Brigitte Nguyen Reveals How to Throw a Dinner Party for 8 Under $100

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