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Meaningful Medicine is a Novant Health podcast bringing you access to leading doctors who answer questions they wish you would ask. From routine care to rare conditions, our physicians offer tips to navigate medical decisions and build a healthier future.
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How to Manage Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders (opens the original)
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Dr. John Mason, a neurologist with Novant Health, provides an overview of movement disorders and explores treatment options available. Learn more about Dr. Mason
Rocky Business: Why Kidney Stones Form — and How to Treat Them (opens the original)
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Kidney stones are tiny, but the pain they cause is unforgettable. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, we tap into insights from Dr. Michael Perttunen, a urologist who treats kidney stones every day, to break down why these mineral “pebbles” form, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to keep them from coming back. Listeners will get clear answers to the big questions: what triggers kidney stones, how much diet matters, when imaging or procedures come into play, and why hydration is such a
Keeping the Beat: How Pacemakers Protect the Heart’s Rhythm (opens the original)
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This episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health highlights heart rhythm disorders and how pacemakers work, who needs them, and why today’s devices are smarter and more adaptable than ever. Dr. George Waits, a cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology and rhythm management, explains what happens when the heart rhythm is out of sync, how doctors decide when a pacemaker is the right solution, and what patients can expect before and after implantation. Learn more about Dr. George Wait
What Triggers Food Noise and Cravings (opens the original)
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Do you have constant, sometimes intrusive thoughts about food, even at times when you are full? Dr. Rhonda Mough, who specializes in obesity medicine, explains food noise and cravings, and how the brain’s reward pathways may drive repetitive thoughts. Learn more about developing coping strategies from Dr. Mough and nurse practitioner Jamie Hamm. Learn more about Dr. Mough
New Hope For Advanced Heart Failure (opens the original)
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Heart failure can feel like a slow loss of momentum — but modern medicine has found remarkable ways to help the heart stay strong and healthy. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, we discuss advanced heart failure care and explore how left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are transforming outcomes for patients whose hearts can no longer pump effectively on their own. We’re joined by Dr. Hassan Alhosaini, a cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, who explains what happens inside
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