Sleep Medicine

HAS THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET HELPED OR HARMED THE WAY PATIENTS SEEK CARE? Generally the availability of health-related information has made patients more self-aware and maybe more able to describe symptoms/concerns. STAYING HYDRATED IS OBVIOUSLY IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH. WITH SO MANY WATER CHOICES (MINERAL, SPRING, SPARKLING, FILTERED, ALKALINE, PURIFIED, TAP), ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES YOU WOULD RECOMMEND? This isn’t for drinking, but only use distilled water in your Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine. The hard minerals will leave deposits in the machine. #1 PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 30S REGARDING YOUR SPECIALTY? Try to avoid light emitting devices such as phones, tablets and TVs prior to bed. Light affects endogenous melatonin production and skews your circadian rhythm. We work best when we are in-tune and aligned with our circadian rhythm. #1 PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 50’S? Keep a stable wake time; this helps your body determine sleep/wake schedule. As we age, our sleep can become more fragmented, so keeping a good schedule becomes all the more important. WHAT FORTHCOMING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR AREA OF SPECIALTY ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THAT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE PATIENTS? Hypoglossal nerve stimulators offer a potential long term option to obstructive sleep apnea in folks that may not tolerate PAP therapy. Of particular interest is treating individuals with medical syndromes that make PAP therapy particularly difficult, such as in Down syndrome. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME 25 YEARS AND GIVE YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Take care of your back; you’ll need it. Oh, and maybe get your tonsils looked at.

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Urology

HAS THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET HELPED OR HARMED THE WAY PATIENTS SEEK CARE? Access to unlimited information without guidance is a recipe for disaster. The universal answer to most questions is “you may have cancer.” Not helpful.

STAYING HYDRATED IS OBVIOUSLY IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH. WITH SO MANY WATER CHOICES (MINERAL, SPRING, SPARKLING, FILTERED, ALKALINE, PURIFIED, TAP), ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES YOU WOULD RECOMMEND? Water is water, don’t obsess about it. Stay well hydrated. #1 PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 50’S REGARDING YOUR SPECIALTY? Don’t skip preventative health exams. WHAT FORTHCOMING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR AREA OF SPECIALTY ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THAT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE PATIENTS? Better treatment for urologic cancers. YOUR THOUGHTS ON UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IN SIX WORDS OR LESS: An ambitious goal fraught with controversy. STUDYING MEDICINE THEN VS. NOW: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The lack of physician autonomy and the rise of technology including AI. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME 25 YEARS AND GIVE YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF HEALTH ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Worry less, drink more water, wear sunscreen. MOST REALISTIC MEDICAL SHOW ON TELEVISION, PAST OR PRESENT? “Dr. Who” or “Star Trek.” ARTIST WHOSE MUSIC WE’D HEAR THE MOST IN YOUR WAITING ROOM: The soothing sounds of running water…