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Doctors, medical professionals and researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina will be featured weekly in a series of radio interviews on South Carolina Public Radio called Health Focus. Award winning public broadcaster Bobbi Conner will host this series of health and medical features,…

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    Engaging patients in rehab after stroke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Parneet Grewal about post-stroke apathy, and engaging patients in rehab after stroke.

    Managing anxiety after disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Ruggiero about a free app, developed by researchers in SC, to help manage anxiety after a disaster.

    Getting back to daily life after cancer treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stacey Maurer about getting back to daily life after cancer treatment.

    Alcohol-related liver disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Don Rockey about the causes, treatment, and prevention of alcohol-related liver disease.

    Exercise and strength training for older adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Mixson about the many benefits of exercise and strength training specifically for older adults.

    Preconceptions check-ups for a healthy pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rebecca Wineland about preconception check-ups to help promote a healthy pregnancy.

    The role of genetic counselors in healthcare today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Kimberly Foil about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare today.

    Tick-borne diseases

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephen Thacker about tick-borne diseases and strategies for avoiding ticks.

    Lupus and increased cardiovascular risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kathleen McKinnon about lupus and increased cardiovascular risk.

    Melanoma skin cancer and prevention strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC Dr. Graciela De Jesus about melanoma skin cancer and prevention strategies.

    New treatment for sleep apnea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Andrea Rinn about new treatment for sleep apnea.

    Reversing prediabetes through lifestyle changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Aundrea Loftley about reversing prediabetes through lifestyle changes.

    Safe sleep for infants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Sara Ritchie about creating a safe-sleep environment for infants to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

    Reducing your cancer risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Trisha Amboree about healthy lifestyle changes and screening tests to help reduce your cancer risk.

    Recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Elisha Brown about the possible signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.

    South Carolina measles update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephen Thacker about the first, confirmed case of measles in SC in 2025.

    Treating children with cleft lip and palate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Phayvanh Pecha about treating children born with cleft lip and palate.

    Lifestyle medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kevin Griggs about lifestyle medicine, focusing on healthy routines to help prevent and manage chronic diseases.

    Preventing head injuries in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Taylor Lofton about strategies to help prevent head injuries in children.

    Bug bites and stings in summertime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about bug bites and stings, and possible reactions that may require medical attention.

    Water safety for teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Alexus Gonzalez about water safety and drowning prevention for teens.

    Exercise extends life for colon cancer survivors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the latest research showing that a structured exercise program extends life for colon cancer survivors following cancer treatment.

    Improving balance and strength in the older adult years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Miller about improving balance and strength in the older adult years.

    Shingles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kelly Graves about the prevention and treatment of shingles.

    Over-the-counter and traditional hearing aids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Hannah Burrick about over-the-counter and traditional hearing aids.

    Stress headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Howell Jarrard about stress headaches.

    Reducing risk of cleft lip and palate birth defects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kristen Lancaster about reducing risk of cleft lip and palate birth defects.

    Research regarding rural SC mental health care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Andrew Alkis about research underway related to mental health care in rural South Carolina.

    Macular degeneration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Mauricio Pereira about the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration.

    Caffeine and headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Howell Jarrard about caffeine and headaches.

    Health benefits of taking a brief walk after eating

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Aundrea Loftley about the health benefits of taking a brief walk after eating.

    Sun protection strategies to reduce risk of skin cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about sun protection strategies to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

    Colon cancer screening options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about colon cancer screening options.

    Drowning prevention tips to keep young children safe around water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Alexus Gonzales about drowning prevention tips to keep young children safe around water.

    Everyday strategies to help manage stress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:58


    This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kevin Griggs about everyday strategies to help manage stress.

    Cancer research update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Ray DuBois about some of the cancer research currently underway at Hollings Cancer Center.

    Reducing risk of dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about reducing risk of dementia.

    Type 1 diabetes in children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Remberto Paulo about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes in children.

    Higher rates of cervical cancer in women in rural counties in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Trisha Amboree about research showing higher rates of cervical cancer in women living in rural counties in the U.S.

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    Noise induced hearing loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Hannah Burrick about noise-induced hearing loss.

    Advances in treating rare diseases in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Neena Champaigne about advances in treating rare diseases in children.

    Symptoms and causes of eye floaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jeffrey Blice about the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of eye floaters.

    Anxiety disorders in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rakin Hoq about anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

    Asthma triggers in children in springtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:58


    This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kelli Williams about common asthma triggers in children in springtime.

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