Monday, December 19th on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio

Holidays coming. Feel the pinch financially? And you need to have a special diet, such as gluten free. Did you notice how expensive quinoa is? Join me and author Nicole Hunn as we talk about gluten free on a shoestring. Its more than a phrase, its her new book! Learn how to save money while still enjoying what you eat!

Questions? Call us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After this we have a full half hour of Gastroenterology Update! Call me with your questions on gastroenterology and digestive disease. You can also tweet me directly at @doctorira

We are really excited that NY Times Bestselling Author Dr. Robin Cook will be joining us to talk about his latest book "Death Benefit." The book involves brilliant medical students, stem cell research, Wall Street Guys, and a potential plot to make money off of "The Death Benefit."

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me about any medical question on any topic at all. (Don't ask me about structured life insurance policies, please!). Anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday, December 12th On the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio!

Monday's show starts with a combination of two of my favorite things: hard to diagnose medical conditions and funky new technology. Join me a University of Chicago Gastroenterologist Dr. David Rubin as we talk about Crohn's disease and the use of the "Pill-Cam" in diagnosing this condition.

After this, we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I'll tell you some of the latest news in Gastroenterology and answer your questions on digestive disease. Whether its your stomach, your colon, or even your liver, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Did you ever notice those President's getting grayer as they stay in office? Ditto the wrinkles and worry lines. That's why I'm happy I'm not the President! But it turns out that, despite these outward signs of aging, US President's live longer than their peers. Join me and study author Dr. Jay Olshansky as we talk about this interesting phenomenon.

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! Call us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, December 5th on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio!

We have quite the Gastrointestinal show lined up for Monday. The stress and eating of the holidays clearly can hit people in the gut and we want to talk about it.

Abdominal discomfort in adults is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Teens and tweens, not a group known for their excellent communication skills, are even more difficult. Join me and Dr. Joseph Levy, Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the NYU-Langone Medical Center, as we talk about abdominal pain in adolescents.

Questions about abdominal pain and your teen or child...give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Gastroenterology Update follow this. I will be reviewing some of the latest news in Digestive Disease and answering any questions you have on digestive disease at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We always talk about the H. pylori bacteria, but does killing it help with anything besides ulcer disease. If you have pain and no ulcer, will treatment help? Its a tough question, and experts disagree. Join me and Gastroenterologist Dr. Paul Moayyedi of McMaster University in Hamilton, ON as we talk about the role of treating H. pylori.

Any questions on H. pylori...give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show, as always, with Ask Dr. Ira, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all...anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! Give me a call at 1-877-NYU DOCS. And it doesn't have to be gastroenterology...it can be anything!