Have you ever heard of someone being hit with a sudden headache -- but not just any headache -- one of an explosive and unexpected nature that is likened to a "clap of thunder?" When followed by vomiting and blurry vision, the odds are high that it's a brain aneurysm. And the individual should seek medical care immediately.   A brain aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on an artery in the brain that balloons or bulges out and fills with blood. A ruptured aneurysm can cause very serious health emergencies such as stroke, brain damage, coma, or even death.    Guests: Jonathan Fialkow ..read more

Breast cancer dates back more than a thousand years and is the world's most prevalent cancer. The dreaded C-word is one that strikes fear far too often. But the chances for survival are always improving. The past 20 years have seen advances in treatment regimens, bringing hope for millions of women and their families.   Guests: Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.  Louise Morrell, M.D., Medical Director and Medical Oncologist at Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital ..read more

Chest pain -- it’s the warning bell that scares us. Sometimes, we accurately presume “heart attack.” But what if it isn’t?  While men are more likely to suffer heart attacks, and at a younger age, roughly 24% of women in emergency rooms for chest pain are found to have coronary artery disease. Women don't tend to think of themselves as at risk for coronary artery disease and heart attacks. And they don’t often seek care for themselves, or as often as they push their partners to do so.    Guests: Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population ..read more

Left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, liver cancer, and even death. CDC estimates that more than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, and those numbers don’t include hepatitis A, B, D and E.   Host: Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.   Guest:  Seth Rosen, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Baptist Health Quality Network ..read more

Did you forget where you put your keys again? Forget to get eggs at the grocery store? These are common memory lapses. They happen with age. Absent-mindedness is one common and often unavoidable downfall of getting old. But, when you have noticeable memory difficulties like experiencing confusion about where you are, then your loved ones start questioning your lucidity. And then Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia become part of the discussion.   Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.  &nb ..read more

Skin cancer affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, with sun exposure being the most common factor. But don’t worry, there’s a simple and safe solution: Sunscreen. Hats, clothes and properly applied sunscreen are vital for protection. Even then, no defense is perfect. But if skin cancer is found early enough, it can often be easily treated. Left unchecked? Well, that’s when the real trouble starts.   Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.    Guest:   Hina Saeed, M ..read more

Chadwick Bozeman, Oscar-award winning actor died at 43 of colon cancer.  44-year old superstar Ryan Reynolds gets a colonoscopy after losing a bet, revealing several polyps that were discovered and removed successfully.    As if there aren’t enough headlines about the dangers of colorectal cancer lately, listen up! Colorectal cancers are getting diagnosed more frequently at a younger age and prevention is key. If you turn to face it head on early enough you can beat it before it beats you.   Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Ch ..read more

"Lub-dub" are the words often used to describe the sound of a normal beating heart. But when a swooshing sound is mixed in, the words "heart murmur" become a part of the conversation. To a doctor, questions­ arise: Is it an innocent, or an abnormal murmur? Is it a heart valve problem or a structural defect that could lead to real trouble?   Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.    Guest:   Nish Patel, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular In ..read more

There’s a lot of buzz about AI these days, or artificial intelligence. But there's been very little talk about the brains of the whole operation -- ours. The human brain is the command center of everything we create and do. It is ever evolving as we grow from childhood through adulthood. The question is: What are those changes and how can we improve on them by helping and maintaining what life gave us?   Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.    Guest:   Michael McDermott, M.D., Chi ..read more

Maybe you’ve had it. Maybe someone near and dear to you died from it, or you’re dealing with long term effects from it. It was a global pandemic that impacted each and every one of us. Three years ago, COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. More than 6.5 million have died from it, with 1.1 million of those right here in the United States. Is it over? No. But as we learn to live with the new normal, what is ahead of us?     Host:   Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Heal ..read more