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The Body Show

The Body Show

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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.
  • Skin check, a community initiative from the UH Cancer Center, is bringing sun education to a location near you. Dr. Kevin Cassel is in the studio sharing his sun protection tips and the fun tools in the mobile van that can show you how much skin damage you have and how to prevent more. The calendar for locations is at https://uhcancercenter.org/skincheck
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
  • Val Chang, president of the Hawaii COPD coalition, is on the show to talk about the latest regarding COPD.
  • Waikiki Health’s Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Conrad Moreno shared his expertise on the overall benefits of integrated healthcare in treating the whole person- an approach that has become increasingly more important in addressing the collateral damage imposed by Covid and other current events.
  • Vaping can be just as bad as conventional cigarettes, with future health consequences unknown. Josh Ching from the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii and City Councilman Matt Weyer of District #2 share their thoughts on how legislative efforts to reduce the availability of flavored vape can help.
  • Ketamine, previously used as an anesthetic, has been given approval for new indications and formulations from the FDA. Dr. Michael Pasquale shares his experiences and thoughts on the usefulness of this treatment for people who suffer with depression.
  • Dr. Cheryl Twu from WellnessObGyn is in the studio sharing the latest in women’s health for all ages. From HPV vaccination to osteoporosis, find out what’s necessary at all ages of life!
  • Does what you eat really have an impact on your health? What about for those with problems with their kidneys? Mala Lange, author, artist, singer, creative cook- is in the studio sharing her story of saving her husband’s kidneys by making changes in the food they eat. Her book, Kidney Friendly a True Success Story was written to share their experiences to help others along the way.
  • The FDA just approved Lequmbi (TM) , a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia. What does that mean for our local population? Dr. Kore Liow Founder of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is on the show to share his expertise with the latest on clinical trials, advances in treatment for dementia, and much much more!
  • Pharmacogenomics, it's the intersection of how the body responds to medication based on our personal genetics. Could this make a difference in what medication you take? Corrie Sanders, pharmacist, President of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association and founder of Huna Health, is in the studio, here to explain how a simple test might change what your doctor prescribes for common cardiac and mental health conditions.
  • Dr. Daniel Lev of the Comfort Clinic is in the studio to share what it takes to create a ‘new normal’ for those people living with chronic pain. Support and skills training are at the center of his positive based approach, and he is making it accessible more than ever before with the introduction of a group program. Learn more at comfortclinic.org.