From the category archives:

Obesity Related Diseases

Obesity and Insulin Resistance Video

by Chuck Edwards
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Video that discusses the effects of obesity on insulin resistance.

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Diabetes: Thelma’s New Diagnosis

by Chuck Edwards
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This video details the story of Thelma Garza. Like many people with Type 2 Diabetes, she had no idea that she had the condition.

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Polycystic Ovarian Disease Overview

by Chuck Edwards
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A video overview of Polycystic Ovarian Disease that ties PCOS and Obesity.

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Diagnose and Treat Sleep Apnea

by Chuck Edwards
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Video about how to diagnose and treat Sleep Apnea with some commentary on obesity.

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What is Type 2 Diabetes?

by Chuck Edwards
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Video that describes Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and its association with Obesity.

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Obesity and Heart Disease on Larry King

by Chuck Edwards
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Video: Obesity and Heart Disease on Larry King.

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New Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction

by Dr. Kal
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Stenting For Erectile Dysfunction
The author in this article discusses a new study being conducted by medical technology company Medtronic.  The study is on a new therapy for erectile dysfunction.  Medtronic is attempting to treat erectile dysfunction similar to how coronary artery disease is treated.  They are attempting to use stents to open up the blocked [...]

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The Osteoarthritis Epidemic

by Dr. Kal
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The author in this article discusses the future osteoarthritis epidemic.
The Future
Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory joint disease that has its greatest effects on the hip and knee joints.  These joints are affected most because they are your weight bearing joints.  As our population grows bigger, we are forcing these joints to bear more weight.  This will [...]

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