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Here are my most recent health segment videos (no karaoke vids or ice skating, but give me time!). We will be adding new videos every week.

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July 9, 2008: Salmonella are not Italian fish that swim upstream. It is a food poisoning bacterium. Nausea and vomiting and diarrhea, Oh, My! The video today is about food poisoning and what the common bad boys are. See Food Poisoning in Video section.

June 25, 2008 Why do people say if your ears are burning, then someone is talking about you? Maybe you have an external ear infection instead? Swimmer's Ear (otitis externa in medical jargon) occurs in more people than swimmers. See Swimmer's Ear Video below!

June 12, 2008 Male Sexual Dysfunction is a downer for most men....not just erectile dysfunction but low libido, less satisfaction with sex, and feeling dried up (less ejaculate). See the video who are more at risk in Male Sexual Dysfunction video

June 5, 2008: Bipolar Disorder (a.k.a. Manic Depressive Illness) is like a having a yo-yo of emotions: up and down, up and down. But also yo-yo tricks: around the world and more. See the video below on bipolar disorder that can reek havoc on many lives. Also there is UVA study for persons with bipolar disorder, but I don't endorse it. I'm just letting you know it is out there and you can learn more by clicking on their link: UVA Study.

March 8, 2008:Call me Dr. Oprah!  Well, not really since Oprah never answers my emails...or knows who I am.  Sigh.  She has Dr. Oz who I believe is a surgeon, like Dr. Gupta is a surgeon.  Why all the surgeons?  They don't manage medical problems--they are surgeons!  They cut...and ask questions later...if at all. So to my excitement, NBC29 asked me to host a medical talk show, "Meet the Doctors", and I want them to get me a live audience this year.  Cross your fingers for me and please visit the website. Here is the link meet the doctors

Topics

Play it! Abnormal PAPWhat do your PAP smear results mean?
Play it! ACL Reconstruction Surgery Yes, it is me under the knife
Play it! ACL Physical Therapy Someone please make my knee bend
Play it! A-FibIrregular heart beat can cause a stroke
Play it! AIDS 2007 How has AIDS changed since 1981?
Play it! AIDSWorld AIDS Day 12/06 by the UN
Play it! Alcohol Abuse How much is too much?
Play it! Alcoholic Cerebellar Degeneration Falling down can become a permanent habit
Play it! Alzheimer's Disease The #1 dementia in the elderly
Play it! Aortic Stenosis A potentially deadly heart valve condition
Play it! Avandia and Heart Attacks What are the study results?
Play it! Back Pain: Acute Lower When is a back attack black?
Play it! BPV Benign Positional Vertigo Time to get off the carousel !
Play it! Bipolar Disorder UVA Study - Click here to learn more
Play it! BunionsYour poor high heel shoes!
Play it! CataractsSmoke in your eyes? It might be cataracts
Play it! Chantix to Quit Smoking Smoking is so bad for you. Chantix is out since 2006
Play it! Common Cold What meds are often used? Achoo!
Play it! Cold & Flu Season What is the difference between the two?
Play it! Constipation - Idiopathic Chronic Type Fiber & Fluids baby!
Play it! Depression in Men General Patton needed a lesson in love
Play it! Diabetes & Januvia The newest Type 2 Diabetes Pill
Play it! DiverticulitisKind of like "Acne" of the colon
Play it! Edema Swollen legs but hopefully not heads
Play it! Endocannabinoids & Obesity New Weight Loss product - but does it work?
Play it! Fecal Incontinence Accidents happen but this kind is one to treat
Play it! Food Poisoning Salmonella is not an Italian fish that swims upstream
Play it! Fungal Skin Infections A Fungus Amungus
Play it! GERDAcid up the esophagus can be more than hearburn
Play it! Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion It's too darn hot!
Play it! Hemorrhoids A pain in the tuckus!
Play it! Hyperhidrosis Sweaty Hands, Feet & Armpits
Play it! Internet & Health Information Is the internet a 2nd opinion?
Play it! Ischemia in Heart Disease Lack of oxygen to the heart - heart attack pending
Play it! Kidneys: Chronic Kidney Disease 1 in 9 American Adults. What are some risk factors?
Play it! Korean Obesity StudyDoes being overweight or obese lead to early death?
Play it! Lead Poisoning Get the lead out - literally!
Play it! Male Sexual Dysfunction ED and more
Play it! Medicare Part D 2007 Of course it had to get worse. Plan to spend more
Play it! Migraine Headache Not Tonight Honey
Play it! MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus The "superbug" that can be hard to treat
Play it! Multiple Sclerosis (MS)#1 nontraumatic cause of disabilty in young adults
Play it! MumpsCollege students at risk for swollen glands
Play it! Nausea & Vomiting What makes you upchuck?
Play it! Netipot Wash that snot right out of your nose
Play it! Obesity & High Fructose Your sweet drinks might be making you fat
Play it! Obsessive Compulsive Disorder More than mind over matter
Play it! Osteoporosis in Men Stick & Stones might break my bones....
Play it! Ovarian Cancer The silent killer
Play it! PCI in Stable Coronary Artery Disease Intervention study in stable angina
Play it! Pancreatic Cancer #4 killing cancer. Do you have any risks?
Play it! Parkinson's Disease What Michael J. Fox struggles with
Play it! Plantar Fasciitis Open mouth, insert painful foot
Play it! Potassium Low Cramps? Low potassium can do more than that!
Play it! Pulmonary Hypertension Leads to shortness of breath - especially in snorers
Play it! Raynaud's Phenomenon Cold Feet? Colder fingers.
Play it! Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Not a John Denver Song
Play it! Rotator Cuff Strain Can't put on a shirt or sleep on your shoulder?
Play it! Salonella in Some Peanut Butter PBJ - yes! Peanut butter & Salmonella - oh oh
Play it! Sexual Assault Rape is not sex: it is violence and dominance
Play it! Seasonal AllergiesSneezing, Stuffy runny nose, itchy eyes. Help!
Play it! Spinal StenosisBack condition that leads to leg pains
Play it! Strep Throat Open wide & say ah! It your sore throat strep?
Play it! Sunburn Red as a Lobster? Prevent it
Play it! Swimmer's Ear Are your ears burning?
Play it! TBTuberculosis & PPD+ What do they mean?
Play it! TinnitusRinging in the ear but there aren't any bells
Play it! TMJPainful to chew? Headaches?
Play it! Top 10 Excuses Not To Exercise David Letterman, Eat Your Heart Out!
Play it! Trans Fats Might be yummy but not great for the heart
Play it! Trigger Finger & Ganglion Cysts Catchy topic - literally!
Play it! Vitamin D Deficiency Holy Cow! 1 billion suffers!
Play it! Vytorin The ENHANCE Study
Play it! Warts Unsightly and sometimes painful
Play it! Water Intoxication How a water drinking competition became deadly
 

 

PERSONAL VIDEOS

 

Play it! Figure Skaking My 1st solo competition & I got 2nd in Philly 11/3/07
Play it! Singing Dog Watch Wheby sing with Natalie Merchant


Dr. Hong regularly appears on WVIR NBC29 Sunrise at 6:46 a.m on Wednesdays & 12:15 pm Fridays. The purpose of these medical discussions is purely educational. The information is NOT intended to advise or treat anyone. If you have any questions or concerns about the topics discussed, you should discuss them with your own physician and not take medical matters into your own hands. For medical legal reasons, Dr. Hong does not answer questions from viewers and cannot take responsibility of your health. Dr. Hong is only able to give information, treat, and answer questions with his own patients. But you can submit a topic to be addressed on the news or newspaper!