Q&A With Dr. K podcast

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Nearly half of all women who get a mammogram for the first time will hear this from their doctor: You have dense breasts. But what does this mean? And should women who get this news be concerned? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp explain what it means to have dense breasts and the health implications. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Mayo Clinic - What it means to have dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/in-depth/dense-breast-tissue/art-20123968 Mayo Clinic - What to know about dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/what-is-dense-breast-tissue-what-do-you-need-to-know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) About Dense Breasts: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/about/dense-breasts.html American Cancer Society Breast Density and Your Mammogram Report: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/breast-density-and-your-mammogram-report.html…

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Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking? 25:08

19 weeks ago25:08

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Vaping is a popular trend, especially among young people. Many believe vaping is a safer alternative to smoking or using tobacco and use vaping as a way to quit smoking. But what exactly is involved when you vape? And is it really better for you than smoking? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp joins Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler to discuss what we know about vaping and how it compares to smoking when it comes to our health. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) E-Cigarettes (Vapes): https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/index.html CDC Vaping and Quitting: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/quitting.html CDC Resources to Help Youth Reject or Quit Vaping: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/youth-quitting.html American Lung Association E-Cigarettes and Vaping: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping American Lung Association Don't Just Switch, Quit Tobacco for Good: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/quit-dont-switch…

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What Exactly Is the Prostate? And What Are the Pros and Cons of Prostate Cancer Screening? 38:37

24 weeks ago38:37

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In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler takes us on his personal journey of being diagnosed with and getting treated for prostate cancer. With 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives, and with it being the second leading cause of cancer death for men, get the benefit of both Dr. K's personal experience and expert professional knowledge about what the prostate is, what puts someone at risk for prostate cancer and the screening and treatment options. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode American Cancer Society - Information and decision-making assistance: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer.html American Society of Clinical Oncology - https://society.asco.org/news-initiatives/current-initiatives/geriatric-oncology/specific-cancer-types/prostate-cancer National Cancer Institute - Overview, screening and treatment information: https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate…

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What Should I Know About Early-Onset Cancer? 23:17

28 weeks ago23:17

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Early-onset cancer cases are on the rise. What do we need to know about this concerning trend? How are early-onset cancers different from other cancers? Who is at risk? And what are researchers saying? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, we get expert insights from two Dr. Ks: Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Yale Medicine: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/early-onset-cancer-in-younger-people-on-the-rise Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/digestive-diseases/news/addressing-the-rising-incidence-of-early-onset-colorectal-cancer/mac-20541392 Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2019/06/an-earlier-onset-for-colorectal-cancer Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/colorectal/center-for-young-onset-colorectal-gastrointestinal-cancer…

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Being an Empowered Patient - How Can Using Technology Improve My Health? 32:03

32 weeks ago32:03

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As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the way we receive and even schedule our care, what role do patients play in embracing health information technology to improve health and the health care experience? We wrap up our empowered patient series with Dr. K talking about how technology can prevent health issues or track and help you better understand your health, your care plan and communication with your providers. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Health IT: Advancing America's Health Care: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/health-information-technology-fact-sheet.pdf Mayo Clinic Personal Health Records and Patient Portals: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/personal-health-record/art-20047273 Johns Hopkins Medicine Benefits of Telemedicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/benefits-of-telemedicine HealthIT.gov Your Health Information Security: https://www.healthit.gov/topic/your-health-information-security…

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Being an Empowered Patient - What Is My Role in Medication Safety? 27:09

36 weeks ago27:09

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Taking any medication can have risks, but those risks increase when we do not know key information about the medication, do not take the medication when or how we are supposed to or take multiple medications. Dr. K and special guest Kyla Newland, Mountain Pacific pharmacist, provide tips on how to be more confident in your knowledge and routines so taking your medications is easier -- and safer. Additional resources for this episode Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Safety and You: https://www.cdc.gov/medication-safety/about/index.html Johns Hopkins Medication Management and Safety Tips: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/help-for-managing-multiple-medications Search for financial help for a specific medication: https://needymeds.org/ If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous.…

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Being an Empowered Patient - What Questions Should I Ask My Provider? 24:08

41 weeks ago24:08

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This episode of Q&A with Dr. K launches our series about what it means to be an empowered patient, starting with having the confidence to ask questions and knowing which questions to ask when talking with your health care provider. Dr. K shares his experience with patients who ask questions, the three main questions we should always ask our doctors and more! Additional resource for this episode: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): https://www.ihi.org/resources/tools/ask-me-3-good-questions-your-good-health If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous.…

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What Is a Power of Attorney, and Why Is Having One So Important? 29:36

1 year ago29:36

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Talking about death or life-threatening illnesses or injuries is not easy. However, planning for these events makes sure you get the health care you want and offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, helping eliminate difficult decisions in the midst of extreme emotions, confusion and pain. Dr. K and special guest Ramon Mercado discuss important end-of-life planning tools, including advance directives and a health care power of attorney. Additional resources for this episode: National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-health-care Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/living-wills/art-20046303 Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patient-care/patients-visitors/advance-directives If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org . Your question will remain anonymous.…

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How Dangerous Is It to Have Sex with Someone Who Has HIV? 19:26

1 year ago19:26

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The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is still a public health problem affecting millions of people in the U.S. and around the world, and yet it is an issue we do not talk about - or when we do, it carries stigma and misinformation. Many people, especially young people who did not live during the 1980s epidemic, still do not understand where HIV came from or how it is transmitted. Dr. K gives us the facts about the history, prevention and treatment of HIV. Additional resources for this episode: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524 Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4251-hiv-aids Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hiv-and-aids If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.…

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How Can I Stick to My New Year's Resolution to Lower My Blood Pressure? 26:19

1 year ago26:19

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Whether is for a new year's resolution, an effort to follow doctor's orders or any other reason to improve your health, sticking to a lifestyle change can be challenging. Dr. K offers advice on how to set realistic goals to achieve a healthier you and responds to a listener's question about steps for lowering blood pressure. Additional resources for this episode: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/index.htm American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410#overview Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17649-blood-pressure If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.…

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What Is Hospice and What Types of Care Are "Allowed?" 14:34

2 years ago14:34

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What is hospice care? Is it different from palliative care? And why is some care denied when a loved one is on hospice care? Dr. K addresses these questions and more as we take a few minutes to better understand hospice, where hospice can be provided, who can provide it and more. Additional resources for this episode: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: https://www.nhpco.org/ If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.…

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Is COVID-19 Surfacing Again? 22:23

2 years ago22:23

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What is the latest with COVID-19? With reports of a bump in positive cases and hospitalizations, is it resurfacing? Who should get the newest COVID vaccine? And how do we know when we are up to date on our COVID vaccinations? Dr. K responds to a short email with a lot of questions about what is going on with the latest strain of COVID-19, the release of the new vaccine and whether the flu, pneumonia, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID will join forces to make for a rough winter. Additional resources for this episode: https://www.vaccines.gov/ https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963 Bridge Access Program for free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/13/cdc-launch-bridge-access-program-fall-2023-provide-free-covid-19-vaccines-treatments-uninsured-underinsured-adults.html If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.…

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Will I Get Diabetes if it Runs in My Family? 12:10

2 years ago12:10

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Understanding diabetes and your risks for developing diabetes can be challenging and a little scary, especially when diabetes runs in your family. What's the difference between prediabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? If people in my family have it, is it inevitable I will get it, too? How will I know if I have diabetes? Dr. K answers these questions and more in this episode of Q&A with Dr. K. Additional resources for this episode: Your primary care doctor! https://diabetes.org/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/ If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.…

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Am I Just Forgetful, or Is This Dementia? 16:53

2 years ago16:53