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Doctor, It Hurts When I Laugh!
Hear Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss current medical and health news topics with a healthy dose of humor.

Dr. Vaughan is the Medical Director of the Auburn Medical Group. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Sutter Independent Physicians. Learn about the Auburn Medical Group at auburnmedicalgroup.com.

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Can Children Spread COVID-19?
Aug 24, 202018:56
The Fat about COVID-19

The Fat about COVID-19

A Kaiser Health News article explains why obesity puts people at risk not only from the effects of COVID-19, but also decreases the effectiveness of vaccines. Subscribe to Doctor Vaughan's COVID-19 Updates.

Aug 17, 202030:42
What is a Urogynecologist with Dr. James Dunn

What is a Urogynecologist with Dr. James Dunn

Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist, tells us about his specialty, bio-identical hormone replacement, and why so many Cesarean Sections are performed.

Aug 10, 202022:37
Drug Pricing
Aug 03, 202027:13
Listener Messages 1
Jul 27, 202027:16
Diversity in Medicine with Dr. Tom Hopkins

Diversity in Medicine with Dr. Tom Hopkins

Dr. Tom Hopkins speaks about diversity in medical practice.

Jul 20, 202033:21
What is a Gastroenterologist with Dr. Kevin Hill
Jul 13, 202025:19
What is a General Surgeon with Dr. Osama Zahriya
Jul 06, 202029:39
Larry's Origins Part 2
Jun 29, 202026:31
Larry's Origins Part 1
Jun 22, 202027:50
Larry Has Cancer

Larry Has Cancer

Larry finally tells our audience about his cancer diagnosis and initial treatment.
Jun 15, 202029:07
Larry’s Operation

Larry’s Operation

Larry tells us about his experience having an inguinal hernia repair.
Jun 08, 202030:36
Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes
Jun 01, 202028:47
Dr. Vanessa Walker, Pulmonologist

Dr. Vanessa Walker, Pulmonologist

Vanessa Walker, D.O., Pulmonologist and Critical Care Medicine specialist and co-host of the Lifeon10 YouTube channel joins us to talk about her viral YouTube video and caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
May 25, 202026:19
Staged COVID-19 Reopening
May 18, 202027:30
Podcast Trailer

Podcast Trailer

May 16, 202000:30
Happy (Pandemic) Mother’s Day
May 11, 202026:07
Social Closening

Social Closening

We know closening is not a word, but we want the opposite of social distancing.  We discuss opening restrictions as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic.  Track the Coronavirus worldwide in realtime.   https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html.  If you enjoy Medically Speaking Radio please consider giving it a review and rating in iTunes and sharing it with a friend.  "Strut That" and "Shout Out" by Will Van De Crommert licensed through Storyblocks.

May 04, 202028:02
Social Distancing Civil Discourse
May 02, 202001:57
Suicide

Suicide

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.
Sep 12, 201552:52
Starting Practice
Sep 05, 201530:33
Electronic Medical Records

Electronic Medical Records

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.
Aug 29, 201532:08
Will Wait

Will Wait

The “female Viagra” fibanserin is discussed along with Periscope viewer comments and questions.
Aug 22, 201538:10
Parenting

Parenting

Parenting questions from Periscope are answered and Dr. Vaughan speaks about Overcoming Emotional Trauma by Travis Lloyd.
Aug 15, 201532:46
The Resistance

The Resistance

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.
Aug 08, 201541:05
Zombie Brain-Eating Amoeba

Zombie Brain-Eating Amoeba

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.
Aug 01, 201531:58
Door Knob Medicine

Door Knob Medicine

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. […]
Jul 25, 201539:27
Lyme

Lyme

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.
Jul 18, 201534:41
SB 277

SB 277

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 […]
Jul 11, 201556:11
Doctor Floch

Doctor Floch

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.
Jun 27, 201554:56
Opiates

Opiates

Dennis Bueler shares his very personal account of getting better by stopping the use of opiates for chronic pain.
Jun 20, 201533:20
Gout:  This Joint Rocks

Gout: This Joint Rocks

Dr. Elaine Lambert of SOAR joins us to discuss Gout.
Jun 13, 201535:46
MERS

MERS

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 […]
Jun 06, 201532:02
Wait for it… Encopresis

Wait for it… Encopresis

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 […]
May 30, 201547:53
MediChanges

MediChanges

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.
May 23, 201539:37
MediCost
May 16, 201537:33
Teenajuana

Teenajuana

Larry and Dr. Vaughan address topics including teenage marijuana use, links between brain cancer and cell phone use, and the seminal truth about Ebola. Ladies Night Out with Sutter Health at the State Theater in Auburn, California.
May 09, 201501:06:10
Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetically Modified Organisms

Dr. Mark Vaughan and Larry Finney discuss genetically modified organisms. They mention the possible link between statements Dr. Oz made about genetically modified organisms and a group of doctors asking for Columbia University to reconsider his faculty appointment. The Institute for Responsible Technology refers to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine for their strongest argument […]
May 02, 201553:57
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center speaks about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [amazon asin=B00CX3ASFE&template=iframe image]
Apr 25, 201541:20
Humility

Humility

Dr. Daniel Binus of Beautiful Minds Medical speaks on humility, and conversely, on narcissism. Listen as he conducts a narcissism inventory on Dr. Vaughan. Comment or ask questions below.
Apr 18, 201551:00
Hematology

Hematology

Dr. Brian Kim of the Sutter Medical Group joined us to speak about his specialty of Hematology and Oncology. Topics discussed include: breast cancer screening guidelines, BRCA, 3D mammography and tomosythesis, custom chemotherapy. The US Preventive Services Task Force makes recommendations for routine screening for breast cancer.
Apr 11, 201552:56
Mac D Generation

Mac D Generation

No, we are not talking about kids who listen to rap. This week we discussed macular degeneration with Dr. David Norcott of Auburn Eye Care. Dr. Norcott mentioned a commercial genetic test for macular degeneration called Macula Risk. He also mentioned studies by Bausch and Lomb which evaluated vitamins for use in age-related macular degeneration which can […]
Apr 04, 201546:11
Urology

Urology

Dr. Matthew Janiga of the Sutter Medical Group discusses the field of Urology with our hosts. They discuss prostate cancer and kidney stones. You can make an appointment with Dr. Janiga by calling (530) 889-7488. American Urological Association guidelines for detection of prostate cancer United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for prostate cancer screening
Mar 28, 201542:02
Oregon Meningococcemia

Oregon Meningococcemia

In this episode we speak about the outbreak of meningococcemia at the University of Oregon and discuss long-term care and skilled nursing facilities with Nima Pourfathi of Auburn Oaks Care Center. This week a sixth student at the University of Oregon was diagnosed meningococcemia. One of the six students died from the infection in February. The bacteria […]
Mar 21, 201551:32
Hot Flash

Hot Flash

Dr. James Dunn, Urogynecologist speaks with our live audience on menopause and other issues affecting women’s health. Treatments discussed include hormone replacement therapy with estrogens alone, estrogen with progesterone, Effexor (venlafaxine), Prozac(fluoxetine) and other SSRI anti-depressants, and natural remedies like black cohosh and soy isoflavins.
Mar 14, 201548:14
Eye Herpes

Eye Herpes

Herpes Ophthalmicus or eye herpes was the main topic of our talk with David Norcott, OD, Optometrist at Auburn Eye Care. Herpes Ophthalmicus is one possible complication of shingles or chicken pox which are both caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus.
Mar 07, 201501:10:52
Rain Puddles

Rain Puddles

On a rainy day in February Dr. Vaughan and Larry looked out on a school playground and recorded a podcast. Dr. Vaughan explains how the weather does not cause illness during “cold and flu” season. We mentioned the United States Preventive Services Task Force which publishes recommendations for medical screening tests. We also review typical […]
Feb 28, 201542:51
Exercise Treadmill Test

Exercise Treadmill Test

Dr. Daniel Tsoi, Auburn Cardiologist, puts Medically Speaking Radio to the test by having Dr. Vaughan perform an exercise treadmill test. In addition to the exercise treadmill test, we also discuss other ways that a Cardiologist evaluates a patient for heart disease and the resulting treatments.
Feb 21, 201501:06:20
Vaccines

Vaccines

Vaccines are discussed in the news right now because of our current measles outbreak, pertussis epidemic, and widespread influenza activity. We review these vaccines and the new pneumonia vaccine recommendations. This show was pre-recorded on January 29, 2015 for release on February 14, 2015. LINKS: California Department of Public Health Pages on: Measles Pertussis […]
Feb 14, 201501:03:45
Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C

Dr. Kevin Hill of Sierra Endoscopy Center joins us to talk about Hepatitis C. He graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 before completing Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Loma Linda University in 2003. Other topics which impacted the show include rectal foreign bodies and fatty liver disease. Larry coined […]
Feb 07, 201501:04:36