This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with Raymond Kay, Battalion Chief of the Orland Fire Protection District and Ms. Kathy Donofrio, the Public Education Coordinator of Orland Fire, about disaster preparedness. Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina

Podcast 301: Antibiotic Resistance

Feb 2nd, 2011

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about Antibiotic Resistance. 1. Antibiotic resistance is a real problem. Over time bacteria have developed ways to resist antibiotics and the result is more severe infections which require stronger antibiotics. This

Podcast 211: Anxiety

Nov 15th, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks Dr. Giuseppe Spezzano & Dr. Brian MacDonald about evaluation and treatment of Anxiety. 1. Anxiety is when the body's stress system is in overdrive, and the patient experiences worry, trembling, racing heart beat, d

Podcast 210: Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Oct 20th, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks with Dr. Vytenis Grybauskas, an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist from Palos Heights, Illinois. 1. Listening to extremely loud music (iPod, radio, rock concerts) can damage your hearing. Try to limit the volume on al

Podcast 209: Gout

Oct 1st, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about gout: 1. Gout is a painful inflammation of the joints, and untreated can lead to long term joint problems. 2. If you have a gout attack, see your doctor to get tested and determine optimal treatment. 3. Gout p

Podcast 107: Fatigue

Sep 21st, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about fatigue: 1. Get regular sleep, with a regular bedtime and a goal of 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 2. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, avoid caffeine and alcohol and strive for regular exe

Podcast 206: Breast Feeding

Aug 31st, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with lactation specialist Karen Bromberek about the benefits of breast feeding. 1. Breast feeding is the best nutrition for a newborn, as nature intended it. Pediatric associations recommend breast feeding for at l

Podcast 208: Insect Bites

Jul 30th, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about how to deal with one of the downsides of spending time outdoors this summer--insect bites! 1. When going into wooded areas where insects live, protect yourself with long sleeves, long pants, and insect repella

Podcast 207: Pre-Diabetes

Jun 27th, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks with Cathy Moynihan, a licensed diabetes educator, about Pre-Diabetes. 1. Pre-Diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, sugars increase, and if untreated, the body progre

Podcast 205: Allergic Rhinits

May 17th, 2010

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about Allergic Rhinitis (aka allergies or hay fever) 1. Allergic rhinits usually has a seasonal pattern and runs in families. 2. Antihistamines are safe, effective treatment for allergies, but use caution in childre

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