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The Body Show

The Body Show

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    JABSOM alumni Dr. Shane Morita and Dr. Jamie Tom talk about their recent gala to bring together the community and to help provide opportunities for students and future medical professionals to establish their careers here in Hawaii, especially in our rural and neighbor island communities.
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    High intensity focused ultrasound, HIFU, has come to the islands! Dr. Herbert Chinn, a local urologist for almost 40 years, is pioneering this treatment with Kuakini Medical Center for those diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer.
  • Mental health has become a major issue for many of us these days and the waiting time to see someone who can help could be quite a while. Dr. Theresa Wee, a pediatrician with decades of experience, shares some of her tips that everyone can follow immediately to improve their overall sense of well-being, starting with the food we eat, sleep habits and much more.
  • What happens when the heart actually stops working and when is it a medical emergency to get immediate treatment? Dr. Carol Lai from Straub Medical Center is on the show to explain the signs and symptoms of serious heart conditions, like congestive heart failure, what causes it, and why, even during a pandemic, treatment is essential.
  • What happens when the heart actually stops working and when is it a medical emergency to get immediate treatment? Dr. Carol Lai from Straub Medical Center is on the show to explain the signs and symptoms of serious heart conditions, like congestive heart failure, what causes it, and why, even during a pandemic, treatment is essential.
  • One of the areas of health needs that is often overlooked is the need to keep our prisoner population from exposure and the quick spread of disease. We'll talk to a couple of experts about the current state of health in the judicial system, and what needs to be done about it.
  • Take a look outside these days and you might see some of the vog - a unique feature of our island skies that makes it hard for some of us to breathe well. In particular, anyone with COPD will be affected. We'll talk with the Hawaii COPD Coalition (www.Hawaiicopd.org) about how to breathe well even when it's hazy outside.
  • What's it like catching COVID these days? Does everyone have the same symptoms? What if you have been vaccinated? We'll talk with a nurse who was infected and hear firsthand what that experience was like, and what helped her recover the most.
  • For those who are recovering from substance abuse, how do you know if a sober living home is right for your next step? We'll talk with an expert about the ways to know how get the right kind of help.
  • Want to avoid having a heart attack? Dr. Sonny Wong from Hawai’i Heart + Vein shares how to prevent heart disease and sudden cardiac death, along with the risk factors for having blockages and how to make them shrink over time!
  • The Microbiome: it's the good bacteria that are on our skin and in our intestines that help keep our body working smoothly. We'll talk with an expert about how to support your body's bacteria and avoid damaging your microbiome.
  • Do you know what the difference is between tension headaches and migraines? What’s the latest in prevention and treatment? How might Botox help? Dr. Monique Canonico from Kaiser Permanente is on the line, for a two part symposium on all you ever needed to know about supplements, over the counter medications and prescriptions to treat and prevent these monster migraines for good!