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Here are some links to sources of information regarding child transmissibility of COVID-19. Netherlands Public Health American Academy of Pediatrics Kaiser Family Foundation Subscribe to Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.

A Kaiser Health News article explains why obesity puts people at risk not only from the effects of COVID-19, but also decreases the effectiveness of vaccines. Subscribe to Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.

Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist, tells us about his specialty, bio-identical hormone replacement, and why so many Cesarean Sections are performed.

The President of the United States signed four executive orders affecting drug pricing in July.  Listeners can check cash drug prices at pharmacies with Good Rx or Singlecare.

Our listeners use the link at the bottom of the episode descriptions to call in messages through Anchor.  You can find Dr. Terry Buhl on YouTube.  We also mention Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.  The documentary I mentioned is called Interexion.  It is on Amazon Prime.

Dr. Tom Hopkins speaks about diversity in medical practice.

Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center talks about being a Gastroenterologist.  They speak about Dr. Vaughan's colonoscopy which can be found on YouTube in two versions, the extended edit which is not for general audiences, (Full Colonoscopy for Channel Members | Auburn Medical Group https://youtu.be/7-a8mJ67EfM ), and the shortened edit.   Catch Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.

Dr. Osama Zahriya of Sierra Foothill Surgical Specialists (https://auburnsurgery.com/) speaks about general surgery in Auburn and reminisces with Larry about Larry's hernia surgery experience. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates

The long awaited second half of Larry's discovery of his true roots has arrived. Larry is a volunteer at the Auburn Joss House: https://www.auburnjosshouse.org/. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates

Larry shares his intriguing story of family drama leading to his discovery of whole new family and embracing a new race identity. Catch Doctor Vaughan’s COVID-19 Updates: http://anchor.fm/covidupdates

Larry finally tells our audience about his cancer diagnosis and initial treatment.

Larry tells us about his experience having an inguinal hernia repair.

Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes speaks about the Board’s letter to the Governor to ask for some Stage 3 reopening allowances. Find Dr.Vaughan’s new daily 5 minute COVID-19 updates podcast at vaughanmd.com.

Vanessa Walker, D.O., Pulmonologist and Critical Care Medicine specialist and co-host of the Lifeon10 YouTube channel joins us to talk about her viral YouTube video and caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.

Staged reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic must include testing, isolation, and contact tracing according to many public health experts. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/we-could-stop-the-pandemic-by-july-4-if-the-government-took-these-steps/2020/05/15/9e527370-954f-11ea-9f5e-56d8239bf9ad_story.html

Legionnaire’s Disease in Pennsylvania plumbing, SARS-CoV-2 in semen, and patients in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic are what we find during this Mother’s Day episode. Vote for our episode in the My Rode Cast competition at https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/1071. If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please consider giving it a review and rating in iTunes and sharing it with a friend.  "Strut That" and "Shout Out" by Will Van De Crommert licensed through Storyblocks.

We know closening is not a word, but we want the opposite of social distancing.  We discuss opening restrictions as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic.  Track the Coronavirus worldwide in realtime.   https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html.  If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please consider giving it a review and rating in iTunes and sharing it with a friend.  "Strut That" and "Shout Out" by Will Van De Crommert licensed through Storyblocks.

We must remain kind to others, even when we disagree with them.  The debate over social distancing is like any other political issue.  Social media makes it too easy to not see others as people when we disagree.  Stay civil as we work out the balance between disease prevention and allowing our economy to function.  Vote for this episode in the My Rode Cast competition at https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/1071.  Moment of Inspiration (stinger edit) 01 by Jeppe Reil, Thomas Reil licensed through Storyblocks 2020.

A Right-to-Die (or Physician-Assisted Suicide) bill sits on the California Governor’s desk as an LA doctor is on trial for murder.

How does one start a medical practice?  This question and more from Periscope are answered in this episode.  See medicallyspeakingradio.com

Electronic Medical Records (EMR, sometimes EHR) are now used by most doctors in the United States.  We discuss the impact of the change to electronic medical records and specifically discuss Dr. Vaughan’s current change from one system to another.

The “female Viagra” fibanserin is discussed along with Periscope viewer comments and questions.

Parenting questions from Periscope are answered and Dr. Vaughan speaks about Overcoming Emotional Trauma by Travis Lloyd.

Antibiotic resistance is continually increasing.  Hear how you can be a part of the solution.  Listener questions about subarachnoid hemorrhage and federal medical record rules are also discussed.  Comments from live listening viewers come through Periscope.

We discuss the brain-eating amoeba (Naeglaria fowleri) which killed two people in Louisiana this month.  The amoeba is almost uniformly fatal and infects victims when contaminated fresh water enters their nose.

Good medical care is more than just correctly diagnosing and prescribing medical treatment.  We discuss the need for medical care providers to adequately connect and communicate with patients in the process of diagnosing and treating.  Dr. Vaughan speaks about his new role as the Chairperson for the Sutter Independent Physicians Service Excellence Physician Advisory Council. […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study this week about the increase and spread of Lyme disease from 1993 – 2012.  Dr. Vaughan explains Lyme disease, how it is contracted, its natural disease course, its prevention, and the controversy regarding ongoing symptoms following treatment.

California passed SB277 requiring school children to be vaccinated.  It is dangerously close to violating patient autonomy and will probably be ruled unconstitutional for similar reasoning.  SB 538, which would expand the scope of Naturopathic Doctors, is also discussed.  Please notify your California Assembly Member to vote “No” on SB 538.  You may use the […]

Dr. Neil Floch speaks about doctors in the media and bariatric surgery.  You can follow Dr. Floch on Twitter and Periscope @NeilFlochMD.  Dr. Vaughan is found @doctorvaughan.

Dennis Bueler shares his very personal account of getting better by stopping the use of opiates for chronic pain.

Dr. Elaine Lambert of SOAR joins us to discuss Gout.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral disease with a high mortality rate and low human transmission rate which is thought to come from camels.  We explain why people would consume camel urine. Vote for Medically Speaking Radio for best Health/Fitness Podcast in the Podcast Awards daily (when voting is open in early 2016 […]

Encopresis is defecating in inappropriate locations.  It is usually manifested as the repeated soiling of clothing in children over the age of toilet training, often with concomitant constipation.  Traditionally it is associated with the psychological concept of being “anal retentive.”  We discuss the natural history, cause, treatment, and continuing adult symptoms.  Our only regret is […]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry discuss changes in medicine including Meaningful Use payments to doctors for using Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) payments.

Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the expense of prescription medicines.   Forbes article on drug costs. You can check the cost of drugs at local pharmacies at GoodRx.com.

Larry and Dr. Vaughan address topics including teenage marijuana use, links between brain cancer and cell phone use, and the seminal truth about Ebola. Ladies Night Out with Sutter Health at the State Theater in Auburn, California.

Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss genetically modified organisms.  They mention the possible link between statements Dr. Oz made about genetically modified organisms and a group of doctors asking for Columbia University to reconsider his faculty appointment. The Institute for Responsible Technology refers to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine for their strongest argument […]

Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center speaks about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [amazon asin=B00CX3ASFE&template=iframe image]

Dr. Daniel Binus of Beautiful Minds Medical speaks on humility, and conversely, on narcissism.  Listen as he conducts a narcissism inventory on Dr. Vaughan.  Comment or ask questions below.

Dr. Brian Kim of the Sutter Medical Group joined us to speak about his specialty of Hematology and Oncology.  Topics discussed include: breast cancer screening guidelines, BRCA, 3D mammography and tomosythesis, custom chemotherapy.  The US Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for routine screening for breast cancer.

No, we are not talking about kids who listen to rap.  This week we discussed macular degeneration with Dr. David Norcott of Auburn Eye Care. Dr. Norcott mentioned a commercial genetic test for macular degeneration called Macula Risk.  He also mentioned studies by Bausch and Lomb which evaluated vitamins for use in age-related macular degeneration which can […]

Dr. Matthew Janiga of the Sutter Medical Group discusses the field of Urology with our hosts.  They discuss prostate cancer and kidney stones.  You can make an appointment with Dr. Janiga by calling (530) 889-7488. American Urological Association guidelines for detection of prostate cancer United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for prostate cancer screening

In this episode we speak about the outbreak of meningococcemia at the University of Oregon and discuss long-term care and skilled nursing facilities with Nima Pourfathi of Auburn Oaks Care Center. This week a sixth student at the University of Oregon was diagnosed meningococcemia.  One of the six students died from the infection in February.  The bacteria […]

Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist speaks with our live audience on menopause and other issues affecting women’s health.  Treatments discussed include hormone replacement therapy with estrogens alone, estrogen with progesterone, Effexor (venlafaxine), Prozac(fluoxetine) and other SSRI anti-depressants, and natural remedies like black cohosh and soy isoflavins.

Herpes Ophthalmicus or eye herpes was the main topic of our talk with David Norcott, OD, Optometrist at Auburn Eye Care.  Herpes Ophthalmicus is one possible complication of shingles or chicken pox which are both caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus.

On a rainy day in February Dr. Vaughan and Larry looked out on a school playground and recorded a podcast.  Dr. Vaughan explains how the weather does not cause illness during “cold and flu” season.  We mentioned the United States Preventive Services Task Force which publishes recommendations for medical screening tests.  We also review typical […]

Dr. Daniel Tsoi, Auburn Cardiologist, puts Medically Speaking Radio to the test by having Dr. Vaughan perform an exercise treadmill test.  In addition to the exercise treadmill test, we also discuss other ways that a Cardiologist evaluates a patient for heart disease and the resulting treatments.

Vaccines are discussed in the news right now because of our current measles outbreak, pertussis epidemic, and widespread influenza activity.  We review these vaccines and the new pneumonia vaccine recommendations.  This show was pre-recorded on January 29, 2015 for release on February 14, 2015.   LINKS: California Department of Public Health Pages on: Measles Pertussis […]

Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center joins us to talk about Hepatitis C.  He graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 before completing Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Loma Linda University in 2003.  Other topics which impacted the show include rectal foreign bodies and fatty liver disease.  Larry coined […]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Suhag about prostate cancer. This was originally aired December 18, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Kintner about sexually transmitted diseases. This was originally aired December 11, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Friedberg about Goldilocks Anesthesia. This was originally aired December 04, 2010. [amazon asin=0982916906&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about Critical Care Medicine and end-of-life decisions. This was originally aired November 27, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Willis about medical specialty credentialing. This was originally aired November 20, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Tsoi about heart arrhythmias. This was originally aired November 13, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Tyler Smith about Spine Surgery. This was originally aired November 06, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about inhaled substances. This was originally aired October 30, 2010. [amazon asin=081298160X&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Baumbach about the overlap of Neurology and Psychiatry. This was originally aired October 23, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Diane Sobkowicz regarding calcium supplementation. This was originally aired October 16, 2010.  An anti-McDonald’s video was discussed.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss new chemotherapy techniques with Dr. Shaheed. This was originally aired October 09, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney take calls related to medical news. This was originally aired October 02, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about COPD. This was originally aired September 25, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss medical news and callers share Ambien stories. This was originally aired September 18, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss pre-conception counselling with Dr. Dunn. This was originally aired September 11, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss quackery with Dr. Stephen Barrett. This was originally aired September 04, 2010. [amazon template=iframe image&asin=B0034KYMYS,080166747X]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about COPD.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Jenkins about GERD. This was originally aired August 21, 2010. [amazon asin=0976642530&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Bayati about Wound Healing. This was originally aired August 14, 2010.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about Sleep Medicine. This was originally aired August 7, 2010. [amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&asin=0387774408,0805089586]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with listeners about their questions.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Bradshaw about colon cancer.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Miranda about Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Tsoi about Cardiology news and health care changes.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Willis about drug diversion.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Dunn about Urinary Tract Infections.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Bill McCoy about medicine in Papua New Guinea.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss feet with Dr. Gilbrech.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss headaches with Dr. Neal Baumbach.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss century old medical advice.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the culture of medicine with Dr. Willis. [amazon asin=0312421702&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the ACCORD Trial with Dr. Tsoi.  We also spoke about a recent article by Atul Gawande on medical costs. [amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&asin=0805095152,0312430000,0312427654,]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with PEACE for Families. [amazon text=Amazon&asin=1438004532,140228103X,0615973515]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Willis about Healthcare Reform.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Shaheed about his cancer scare.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss General Surgery with Dr. Bradshaw.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Pregnancy with Dr. Kintner.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Heart Attack with Dr. Tsoi.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Obstetrics with Dr. Kintner.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Wilderness Medicine with Dr. Gerry Lee.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Stroke with Dr. Baumbach.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss feature films with medical themes. [amazon asin=B000E1NWNC&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss endometriosis with Dr. Lindeken.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss gastroesophageal reflux disease with Dr. Skeehan.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss recent medical news with listeners.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Bergeson about shoulders and the upper extremity.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney speak with Dr. Diane Sobkowicz about “Go Red for Women.”

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the book Trick or Treatment with author, Dr. Ernst. [amazon asin=0393337782&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss “Medical Tips from the Inside…” [amazon asin=1873413394&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney answer listener questions. Questions include topics including: Diet Coke and Mentos, Pop Rocks and Coke, and others.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the process of becoming a Medical Doctor with Dr. Gawayne Vaughan.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss lonliness with Anne Lyons.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss cholesterol medicines with Dr. Tsoi.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss medicine in Papua New Guinea with Dr. McCoy and Dr. Kerr.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss mammography recommendations with Dr. Antonini. [amazon asin=0781764009&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss treatment of PTSD in the US Army with Dr. Holcombe.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Hospitalist Medicine with Dr. Hantman.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Pre-Hospital Care, CPR, and AED’s with Krista Duval and Erik Wenz of Smart Heart CPR. [amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&asin=1584804793,1616690178,1616690186,]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss the Fort Hood shooting and Army Psychological treatment with Dr. Holcombe.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Kidney Disease with Dr. Spin.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Indigent Medical Care with Dr. Mulligan.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Pain Treatment with Dr. Willis.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Eye Disease with Dr. Cooper.  Portions of this recording may be difficult to hear. [amazon asin=B00551RWZA&template=iframe image]

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Neuropathy with Dr. Baumbach.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss Radiology with Dr. Malian.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss bariatric surgery with Dr. Jenkins.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss knee injuries with Dr. Bergeson.

Dr. Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss cancer treatment with Dr. Shaheed.