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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 1
February 15, 2021
116 year old survives Covid; Critics assail new “double-masking” study; Vaccine-makers preparing to tweak shot to keep up with coronavirus mutations; “Dog-scan” detects Covid with near-perfect accuracy; One-third in U.S. skeptical of Covid shots; Is the vax contraindicated for patients on rheumatoid arthritis meds? Can too much biotin nix the results of a PCR test? “Gamechanger” drug yields significant weight loss in trials; Does bariatric surgery really reduce heart risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Latest Advances in Facial and Hair Rejuvenation, Part 1
January 21, 2021
Dr. Gary Linkov, board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon, weighs in on the latest advances in facial and hair rejuvenation. What type of education and training does a plastic surgeon need to undergo? What other types of doctors do cosmetic procedures—and why choose a plastic surgeon? How has Dr. Linkov augmented his aesthetic sense by studying portraiture and sculpture? How to spot psychological red flags in candidates for plastic surgery? Short of scalpel procedures under anesthesia, what more conservative rejuvenative options are available to patients? What procedures are used for hair restoration? How do men’s hair problems differ from women’s and dictate different approaches? How to avert the “corn-row” appearance of traditional hair transplants? What role for PRP in hair restoration? In the future will stem cells revolutionize baldness treatments? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Latest Advances in Facial and Hair Rejuvenation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Linkov, board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2021
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Covid-19 bubble violation prompts huge $ penalty; Pandemic takes a toll on hearts; Does a more virulent form of coronavirus loom? Are non-vacuum sealed probiotics worthless? Kiwi scores vs. constipation—and restores vital intestinal bacteria; How sick you get from Covid-19 may depend on what shape your microbiome’s in; Do you need a vaccine if you’re planning on elective surgery? Mediterranean diet forestalls Parkinson’s—but is it really the ultimate nutrition plan? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Are your implantable devices sabotaging your health? Part 1
December 31, 2020
Are your implantable devices sabotaging your health? Award-winning investigative journalist Jeanne Lenzer joins us to discuss her book, "The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry and One Man’s Battle to Survive." Over 30 million Americans have them—that’s 1/10th of the population. Implantable devices include artificial hips and knees, pacemakers and defibrillators, breast implants, nerve stimulators, contraceptive devices, surgical mesh, and countless other applications. These devices can fail—sometimes with disastrous consequences. Why does the current regulatory scheme allow these minimally-tested devices to reach the marketplace? What is “disease creep”? And why is the treatment sometimes worse than the disease? What should every potential device recipient know before getting anything permanently implanted in their body? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Are your implantable devices sabotaging your health? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Jeanne Lenzer on her book, "The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry and One Man’s Battle to Survive." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypercholesterolemia
December 24, 2020
I'm considering surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Will the mesh they use cause problems like an autoimmune disease?; I'm on Eliquis and Plavix and my doctor told me to stop taking fish oil, turmeric, and Advil. Should I stop taking Devil's Claw too?; I love your podcasts...but I wish you wouldn't interrupt your guests so much; My 28-year-old daughter has familial hypercholesterolemia and her doctor wants her to take Lipitor. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 28, Part 2
November 30, 2020
Walking to work beats a casual stroll; High glycemic index (GI) proven to hike heart risk; Mexico bans soft drink sales to kids in effort to curb obesity; Natural treatment of acid reflux; Breast implant illness—is it real? Is there a way to avoid hernia surgery? Screen time associated with poor diet, health; Study reveals only one in ten medical treatments backed by solid evidence; What could be causing numbness in fingertips? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 21, Part 1
November 23, 2020
The pandemic surge scuttles Thanksgiving plans; Millions line up for testing with results backlogged; Vaccine breakthroughs—is it too good to be true? The collateral damage of lockdowns; Frontline hospital workers show high rates of exposure—but many remain asymptomatic; Can you get COVID from food? Research shows all those disinfectants don’t stem COVID-19–and are possibly harmful; A new study claims supplement benefits are “all in your head”; NT Factor shown helpful in ameliorating symptoms in patients with bodily pain; Age is no barrier to weight loss; Sinus medicine—is it OK prior to heart surgery? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Joint Replacement Surgery
November 4, 2020
Study: High-sugar diet can damage the gut, intensifying risk for colitis; Policosanol or Pycnogenol for claudication?; What supplements are good for recovering from joint replacement surgery?; I was hit by a drunk driver and have two broken ankles--one was a compound fracture. How can I enhance healing? Click HERE for part 2.