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A Chicago man walks to Washington DC to protest violence and a September surprise in Alabama

The GOP could see another "repeal/replace" effort go down again, and Von Miller loses endorsements for kneeling

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

How does one start a medical practice?  This question and more from Periscope are answered in this episode.  See medicallyspeakingradio.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

The “female Viagra” fibanserin is discussed along with Periscope viewer comments and questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Parenting questions from Periscope are answered and Dr. Vaughan speaks about Overcoming Emotional Trauma by Travis Lloyd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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 […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Dennis Bueler shares his very personal account of getting better by stopping the use of opiates for chronic pain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

Dr. Elaine Lambert of SOAR joins us to discuss Gout. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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 […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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 […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicallyspeakingradio/message