Monday, December 19th on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Its the holiday season, so of course we are going to talk about stress and fat! You know it!  Starting with stress.  As you may know, recent studies have shown that life expectancy for some groups in the United States is decreasing.  Although a study a year ago showed that white middle aged Americans had a lower life expectancy than before, this latest study shows that this decline is happening pretty much across the board. Find out some of the numbers and some of things you can do about it with me and Dr. Donald Edmundson of Columbia University Medical Center's Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health.

We will have GI Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Fat. Ugg.  Why does it like ballooning up in us so much?  Find out how everyone's relationship with their own body fat is different and what you can do to help you lose the weight.  Join author Dr. Sylvia Tara as we talk about her new book, "The Secret Life of Fat."

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any quesitons about any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctors ask me!  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet!



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Monday, December 12th,2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

A quick rundown on tomorrow's show as I watch the Giant's Game.  Dr. Viviana Figueroa Diaz, an assistant professor and Gastroenterologist at NYU will be coming in to talk about liver disease.  Whether its viruses, fat or alcohol, there are many common causes of liver disease out there.  Call us with your liver questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  After this, we will expand the conversation with Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions on all things digestive!

Last week I commented that the BMI didn't like me and I didn't like the BMI.  Yes, its easy to do but what does it really mean?  Join me and Dr. Melina Jampolis, as we talk about the body composition analysis, another way to measure your body fat and composition.  Is it real?  Let's find out.

We will end the show, as usual, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question on any topic at all: anything that you forgot to ask your doctor ask me! Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday, December 5th on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

We have a pretty amazing show tomorrow if I say so myself.  Starting with the pituitary gland.  Yup, the little pea between your ears and behind your nose is getting center billing at 8AM, as we welcome Tamara Wexler, MD, PhD.  into the studio.  Find out about the little gland that does!

Pituitary questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

After that we will shift down the body a little bit to Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you all the latest and greatest from the world of Gastroenterology and answer your questions on all things digestive at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or via Twitter.

Speaking of gastroenterology, for most of us its about that trip for a routine colonoscopy.  Mines coming up and I won't like: I am not thrilled.  Join me as I speak with Dr. David S. Weinberg, MD, MSc, the chairman of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.  Find out what's next!

We will end the show, as usual with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question on any topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!



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Monday, November 28th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

A brief rundown of tomorrow's show.  Lori Lovitz, DO, a sleep medicine doctor, will be joining us to talk about, you got it, sleeping!  After that we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or via twitter.  Travis Langley will then be joining us at 9:00AM ET to talk about Doctor Who...and his many personalities.  We will end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any question you forgot to ask your own doctor!

Monday, November 21, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110:Doctor Radio!

Getting ready for Thanksgiving? We are here in New York City and at my office.  And we will be talking issues both digestive and nutritious here on Doctor Radio Monday.

Starting with digestive!  Join me at 8AM as I speak with Ms. Amy Dixon, a world champion para-triathlete who also has IBS-D.  Find out about her story, and learn about new treatments for IBS-D.

After this we are going to extend our conversation on all things digestive with Digestive Disease Update.  Learn about the latest and greatest in the world of digestive diseases and tweet or call me with any questions to 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

I will not lie. Unless questioned by relatives, I am going to try not to think to much about digestive disease at Thanksgiving.  But the science of food itself: that's a different story.  Join me as I speak with Dr. Matthew Hartings, PhD, an assistant professor at American University who actually teaches a course called the "Chemistry of Cooking" and also the far less exciting sounding "Advanced Inorganic Chemistry."

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  Give a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, November 14, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

We are back in the groove on Monday with a pretty awesome show. Starting with probiotics!  Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist who has been involved with the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 15 years.  He'll be talking about research in the area of probiotics.  

After that we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest questions in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet!

I have been on a diet for 6 months now.  I've Lost about 20 pounds and its pretty clear to me that I need to continue eating "diet like" keep the weight off.  Stinks.  Join me as I speak with Dr. Scott Kahan, MD MPH, Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness, about the issues of obesity and what you can do about it!

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

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Monday, November 7th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show On SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

We have a really interesting and informative show tomorrow talking about two common issues: one medical and the other related to medical care.  First Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Campbell will be coming on to talk about atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia out there!  After this we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell yo the latest and greatest news in Digestive Disease and answer your questions of all things digestive at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  After that we will have Ask Doctor Ira...yes I know, a little out of order but that because we have a great guest at 9:30!

You want your doctor to be trained as a doctor, but you need to know how to be an educated patient too!  Join me as I speak with Leslie Michelson, JD, the CEO of Private Health Management as we talk about his book, "The Patients Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those Who You Love."  If you have questions about dealing with the non-medical parts of health care give us a cal at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday October 31, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Boo!  That's about as good as I can do on Halloween.  I think I've had enough surprises this year. But one unpleasant surprise I can (and want to) talk about is cyclic vomiting syndrome.  Join me as I speak with Dr. David Fleisher, MD, a pediatric and adult gastroenterologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri in Columbia who is an expert on this as well as Ms. Erin Delman, who had years of unexplained symptoms before being diagnosed.

Vomiting/nausea and not sure why?  Give us a call at 1-877-DOCS.

After that we will have GI update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet!

Healthcare is changing.  And for all the good: think awesome new drugs and techniques, there is the bad: think ridiculous copays and terrible computer systems.  How are we going to navigate the future.  Join me and Dr. Steve Lasko, MD, MBA the President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health in Philadelphia as we talk about transforming healthcare, for the better, in the future.

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  give us a call at 1-877-NYU DOCS.

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Monday, October 24th on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

A quick update on Monday's Show as I clearly got a little too involved with the football game. Dr. Robynne Chutkan will be joining us at 8AM ET to talk about her book "Microbiome Solution." After that, I will be answering your questions on 1-877-NYU-DOCS during Gastroenterology Update!  Wonder why the other line always moves faster (it really does!).  Join me and David Andrews, the author of "Why Does the Other Line Move Faster: The Mythos and Misery and Secrets and Psychology of Waiting in Line."  We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can call or tweet me your questions: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me! 1-877-NYU-DOCS

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Monday, October 17th on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110 Doctor Radio!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  While the vast majority of people with breast cancer are women, breast cancer occurs in men, and can be fatal (yes, men do have breast tissue).  Join me and Dr. Julia Smith of NYU as we talk about male breast cancer.

Guys (or their ladies): have you noticed a lump/bump on your chest?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

After that, we have a full hour straight of Gastroenterology Update and Ask Doctor Ira.  Why a full hour straight? (which you can tweet or call at -877-NYU-DOCS)  Because at 9:30 ET, Dr. Marc Siegel, the Medical Director of Doctor Radio, will be coming in to give me a flu shot and they don't want me fainting and causing dead air time.  Despite that, I'm getting mine and you should get yours too.  Find out why.

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Monday, October 10, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Quick update for our Columbus day show.  Caterina Oneto, MD will be joining us to talk about Crohn's disease and gut fungus, kimchi, the microbiome and more!

Microbiome got you down? or up? Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

We will continue the conversation with GI update after this...not just the microbiome...ask me any questions on any gastroenterology topic at all.  Or send me a tweet.

It's Columbus Day.  Exploring and all that.  Join me and Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter, as we talk ayahuasca, botanicals and more.

Questions? I have them.  I want to hear yours too.  Give us a callat 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

We'll end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask or tweet me any medical question at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!


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Monday, September 26, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Me.  I'm a master communicator.  Just ask me. But what about all those other doctors: you know, the ones you always hear complaints about how they just "don't listen" to what their patient's are saying? Well, there's help for them.  Join me and Dr. Michael Janjigian of NYU as we talk about the importance of physician patient communication and what he and his colleagues are doing to improve it.

Have a story about communicating with your doctor: good or bad? Let us know at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that it will be time for Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send me a tweet.

Toddlers.  Spouses.  How do you cook healthy dinner for everyone in your house.  Join me and Sari Greaves as we speak about her new book "Easy Meals for Happy Toddlers." Learn how to make something thats not chicken fingers that everyone will want to eat and you'll be proud to serve."

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!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, September 19, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

September happens to be National Cholesterol Education Month.  While cholesterol is important for all of us, for some of us it can be particularly difficult.  Find out about Familial Hypercholesterolemia, a common cause of heart disease, with me and Ms. Amy Sturm, a genetics counselor at The Ohio State University.

Worried about cholesterol in your family?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

After that its GI update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease as well as answering your questions on all things digestive at 1-877-NYU-DOCS! Or send me a tweet.

Now, as a doctor in New York City I think I see it all.  But I don't. Join me and Dr. Daliah Wachs as we talk about the life of a family practitioner in Las Vegas, Nevada!

We will end the show as usual, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give us a ring at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, September 12th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 10: Doctor Radio!

A quick update on Monday's show.  It's Trucker Week on SiriusXM, and we will be talking truck.  Starting with reflux.  Dr. Jamie Koufman will be joining us to speak to us about respiratory reflux.  Its more than just heartburn.

But of course there is heartburn! And so many other Gastrointestinal diseases.  Join me for GI Update at 9AM Eastern, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of Digestive Disease and answer your questions on all things gastroenterology.  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet.

Even if you're not a truck driver,  trucker health is important to you. Those big trucks next to you on the highway are not driving themselves.  Join me and Dr. Karl Sieber, PhD of the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety as we talk about the Long-Haul Truck Driver Health Survey Results.

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  Give a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, August 29, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Summer may be fading fast but that doesn't mean its over yet!  We have an interesting and informative show planned for you.  Starting with exercise: or the internal complications of it, at least. David Nieman, DrPH, FACSM and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Professor at Appalachian State, will be joining us to talk about exercise induced immune dysfunction. We always talk about how good exercise is for you: is it the whole truth (well, it is, but its good to learn how to ameliorate the downsides).

Exercise questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

After that we will have GI update, where I will let you know the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions on all things gastroenterology related.  Give me a call or send me a tweet!

I have always loved mathematics and, as a doctor, believe that the mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills I learned in school and college have been invaluable in my career.  Join me as I speak with Ms. Cindy Lawrence, the CEO and Executive Director of the Museum of Mathematics right here in New York City.

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

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Monday, August 22, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

I was eating in a seafood place in Ithaca, New York (yes, I know...no ocean nearby).  Ithaca is beautiful, the seafood was excellent, and absolutely nothing happened to me.  So of course, I started thinking about all the things that could have, and what to do about it.  Fish...scromboid poisoning.  Trees...allergies.  And the Epipen has become ridiculously expensive.  Join me and allergist Dr. Paul Ehrlich as we talk about the perils of histamine!

Allergy questions: give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

My GI Board review continues unabated. During GI update, I'll tell you some interesting tidbits and answer your digestive disease questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send me a tweet.

We all know that Jet Lag can mess up your day: those circadian rhythms do not like to be messed with.  Now research shows that how badly you get infected by a virus may be affected by these rhythms as well.  We will be talking with the authors of a paper from Cambridge University about how, in lab and animal models. the circadian rhythm affects how well viruses regulate.  

We will end the show, as always, 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!  Give a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, August 8, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

While I usually don't think about US Presidents and their wives during the summer, this year has certainly been an exception.  So, when I saw that Mary Todd Lincoln may have been affected by pernicious anemia, a form of vitamin B12 deficiency, I was intrigued.  Join me and Dr. Kenneth Hymes, a hematologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the NYU School of Medicine, as we talk about Mary Todd's clinical issues, how they may be B12 deficiency, and what you should look out for even if you are not going to be the first lady (or gentleman).

Anemia questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, it will be time for GI Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease as well as answering your questions on all things stomach, liver and colon related at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send me a tweet!

The lower abdomen.  The pelvis.  So many different organs.  Which one is guilty of causing your pain?  Join me and OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Shepard as we talk about lower abdominal pain: GI or GYN?

Pelvic or lower abdominal issues?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question on any topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me! Give us a call or send me a tweet!

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Monday, August 1, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

We are starting off the hazy days of August with a very digestive oriented show.  Starting with Columbia University Medical Center's Armin Alaedini, PhD, who has an appointment in the institute of Human Nutrition and is a member of the Celiac Disease Center.  Dr. Alaedini will be talking about his latest research on wheat sensitivity in non-celiac disease patients.

After this we are going to have wide open phones, gastroenterology update, Doctor's Ira's Three Times the Charm Board Review and more.  We will end the show, as usual, with "Ask Doctor Ira," where you can ask me any question on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask you doctor ask me!  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or tweet me @doctorira!

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Monday, July 25, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Summer is in full swing. And so is Zika Virus.  If you've been thinking of going to the Olympics or even the Caribbean, you could be affected.  Find out what you need to know 8AM ET when I speak with Dr. John Alton, OB-GYN, disaster preparedness expert, and the author of "The Zika Virus Handbook: A Doctor Explains All You Need to Know About the Pandemic."

After this, we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease as well as answering your questions on all things digestive at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send me a tweet!

Hey, it's hot.  I don't want to see my electric bill.  But, the heat can be deadly.  Join me and NYU Clinical Professor Dr. Marc Siegel as we talk about avoiding and beating the heat before it beats you.

Heat questions: Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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

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Monday, July 18th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

I'm moving Tuesday, so this is going to be a short post.  Walt Whitman, American Jock?  Find out about his writing's on fitness with me and Zachary Turpin, a PhD candidate at the University of Houston.

Then we will have GI Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of Gastrointestinal disease and answer your questions on stomach, liver, gallbladder, colon and more at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet to @doctorira.

I could talk about ice cream in a hectoring, its bad for you kind of doctor way. But ice cream is delicious, and I'm not going to do it.  Join me and Dr. Irwin Adam Eydelnant, M.Eng, PhD, the creative director of the Future Food Studio, as we talk about the #MOIC (Museum of Ice Cream) in New York City.  Not sure what it has to do with health, but, really, ice cream and summer, so enjoy!

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!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS, or send me a tweet!

Monday, July 11, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

I'm back! Enjoyed the vacation and the 4th, but happy to be back on the air for an amazing show Monday.  Starting with anger! Dr. Bernard Golden talk about his new book "Overcoming Destructive Anger: Strategies That Work." Don't get angry, get knowledge!

Anger management issues in you or a loved one?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, we will have Digestive Disease Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest news in the world of gastroenterology and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send me a tweet.

Inflammatory bowel disease can be hard to live with and hard to treat.  Join me and Dr. Karen Lasch, the medical director for Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America and Ms. Lauren Erbach, National Team Challenge Manager at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America as we talk about Crohn's and Colitis, and an upcoming CCFA half marathon in Northern California on 7/17/2016!

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet.

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Monday, June 20th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

So many medications! So many possibilities that mixing them could lead to something going wrong. Join me and Dr. Howard Greller of the ER Show as we talk drugs and drug interactions!

Taking several medications?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that we will have GI update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet!

Summer is really getting here! For those of you living gluten free, or living with someone who is, learn how to survive and thrive during those summer outings.  Join me and Rachel Begun, MS, RD as we talk summer grilling and picnicking the gluten free way!

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

Monday, June 14th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Did you know June is National Men's Health Month?  Won't lie, I didn't either.  But it is! Making sure you know are Dr. Jamin Brahmbatt and doctor Sijo Patel, the co-directors of the Pur Clinic at South Lake Hospital in partnership with Orlando Health in Clermont Florida.  These guys organize the Drive 4 Men's Health Road Trip which begins in Clermont and ends up in Los Angeles!

Questions on men's health.  Want to know if a Tesla cross country is cool or constantly looking for a oversized electrical outlet?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that it will be time for Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive diseases and answer your questions on all things intestinal at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Everyone is interested in Probiotics. From celebrity endorsers to government research funding, probiotics are hot.  We will be talking about them.

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira...anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give me a call or a tweet.

Monday, June 6th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

There has been a lot of coverage in the news about the problems with opioid medication overuse and while this is  huge concern, what happens when you have significant acute pain.  As anyone who has surgery knows,  it hurts afterwards!  While narcotic use after surgery, particularly orthopedic surgery, is not going away, there are alternatives: find out with me and anesthesiologist Anita Gupta, PharmD, DO of the Drexel University College of Medicine.

After that, we'll have GI Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive diseases and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS! Or send me a tweet.

Two things that have never occurred to me in the same thought are "fashion" and "tuberculosis." Join me and Dr. Carolyn Day, PhD, of Furman University as we talk about her research and her upcoming book, "Consumptive Chic: A History of Fashion, Beauty and Disease."

Thoughts on the relationship between fashion and health?  Let us know at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show, as usual, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any question on any medical topic at all...anything you forgot to ask your doctor as me!  Give me a call or tweet!



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Monday, May 23, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

It's Digestive Disease Week!  I wasn't able to go, but we will report on some of the hot news from the meeting.  Dr. Catarina Oneto will be joining me to talk about the latest information on C. difficile and will stick around for Digestive Disease Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Gastroenterologists love talking about how GERD damages the esophagus, and I think most of us envision acid burning the lining of the esophagus.  But what if it's not true.  Join me, Dr. Rhonda Souza and Dr. Stuart Spechler of the University of Texas, Southwest and the Dallas VA Medical Center as we talk about their new research on a possible cause of GERD. Could it be the cytokines?

Give us call with your GERD questions or send me a tweet!

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!  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!


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Monday, May 16, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Have you ever had to have a difficult conversation with your doctor and realized that it didn't go the way that you thought it should have.  Doctors are people too, and most of us are uncomfortable having discussions with patients on things like dying.  Join me and Dr. Bernard Bandman, PhD, the co-founder of the Center for Communication in Medicine as we talk about their "Speak Sooner" initiative.

Have a story about a difficult conversation with a doctor? Let us know at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Then, its the open office!  With an interlude to talk about bariatric surgery, we are going to be answering your questions on all things medical at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Have a little question...send me a tweet!  Gastroenterology Update, Ask Doctor Ira and a bit of small medicine...all in one session!

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Monday, May 9th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Food glorious food.  As much as we love the taste, its the smell that really gets us going.  What happens when that goes away.  Join me and Dr. Timothy McClintock, PhD of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine as we talk about "The Kentucky Assay,' a test that will help build an olfactory roadmap: the flavor version of the human genome.

After that we will have GI Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease as well as answer your questions and tweets at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Its an external kind of day here at Doctor Radio.  In addition to smell, we going to have the skin show!  No not that, stop with the dirty minds.  The History of Skin.  Dr. Craig Koslofsky, a Professor of History at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will be joining us to talk about the history of our largest organ.  Skin stories!

We will end the show, as usual, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any question on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, May 2, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Quick update on Monday's Show. We will start by talking medical history: specifically Presidential demise. Joining us is unofficial Doctor Radio Presidential Historian, University of Maryland Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Medical Care Clinical Center at the VA Maryland Health Care System Dr. Philip Mackowiak, MD, MBA.  We will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Rachel Begun, MS RD is in NYC and coming to the studio! Join us as we talk alcohol and health (and weight) as the weather gets better and more than a few people's attention turns to a little wine or beer!  Give us a call with you dietary questions.  We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where I will answer your questions on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me me or send me a tweet!


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Monday, April 25th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

The pancreas...mysterious and foreboding.  And complicated.  And in two parts both anatomically and functionally.  Join me and Dr. Christopher DiMaio of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York as we talk about the exocrine pancreas, what it does, and how to fix it when it doesn't function like it should.

Pancreatitis? Gallstones? Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

After that we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.  Or send us a tweet!

As you can see from the meme above, Passover is here.  For those of us who observe, its eight days of eating flour and water and not enough vegetables.  But there is hope!  Join me and my fellow Doctor Radio host Samantha Heller as we talk matzo, gluten and more!

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira,where you can ask 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 or send me a tweet.

Monday, April 18th on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Back from birthday fun and ready to get back to regular Doctor Radio Fun!  Starting with parasitic worms.  I guess we all have our own definitions of fun. Dr. Ken Cadwell, PhD and Dr. P'ng Loke will be joining me to talk about their new study (published in Science) at worms and inflammatory bowel disease.

After that, it will be time for Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions and tweets.  Call me at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

April is IBS awareness month.  Join me and Dr. Andrea Shin of Indiana University School of Medicine as we talk about the IBS in America Study.  Dr. Shin is an author of the study.

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, April 4th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Colitis tends to flare in the Spring, at least a little bit. Dr David Hudesman, the Director of NYU Langone's Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program will be coming on to talk about what's going on in the world of inflammatory bowel disease.

IBD? Crohn's? Colitis? Wondering about the latest cures.  Give us call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, it will be time for Gastroenterology Update, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all...anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give us a call or tweet!

All it takes is one trip to a hospital for most of us to realize how expensive medical care has become.  Recently, people have been traveling out of the country for everything from breast augmentation to cardiac bypass.  Is this a good idea?  Join me and I. Glenn Cohen, a Professor of Law and Faculty Director at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at Harvard Law School as we talk about his book, "Patients with Passports: Medical Tourism, Law and Ethics."

If you've thought about leaving the US for medical care, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question on any topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me....1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet!

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Monday, March 28th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

A short update on tomorrow's show. Dr.  Catarina Oneto will be joining us to talk microbiome, the latest in C. difficile treatment, and then staying on for Gastroenterology Update.

Call or tweet us any questions to 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

More and more we are discovering the importance of the immune system in health and disease.  Join me as I speak with Luba Vikhanski, an author who has written a book about Elie Metchnikoff, who is considered the father of immunology.  Learn about how he discovered the concepts of fighting disease, and even promoted the theory that yogurt could help you live longer.

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!  Give us call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, March 21, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Getting ready for spring and for Batman versus Superman.  And Monday we have a show that addresses both.

This week is World Allergy Week.  Join me and Northwestern Professor and Allergist Dr. Paul Greenberger as we talk about climate change effects on the pollen allergy season.

Allergy Questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After this, we'll have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions and tweets.

Yes, I have watched all the trailers for the upcoming "Batman Versus Superman;" even my children are embarrassed.  Join me and Psychology Professor and Superheroologist Dr. Travis Langley, PhD as we talk about the psychological issues of men running around in spandex and capes.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

We'll 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!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday, March 14th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Bowels and Kidneys.  Yup, its all about waste here on Doctor Radio tomorrow.

Starting with bowels.  Dr. James Lewis, a Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, will be joining me to talk about the Crohn's and Colitis' Foundation of America's Plexus Initiative.  Dr. Lewis, the CCFA's Chief Scientist, will be talking about how this portal for inflammatory bowel disease works.

IBD? Crohn's? Colitis?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

After that we will expand the gastroenterology conversation with GI update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest news is the world of digestive disease and answer your calls and tweets.

March is so many things: Colon cancer prevention month, pi day, and of course National Kidney Month.  Join me as I speak with Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, the Director of the National Institute of Digestive and Kidney Diseases as we talk about kidney disease in general and kidney disease in African Americans in particular.

Find out what you can do to prevent kidney disease!

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!  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Monday, March 7, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Its Sleep Week on Doctor Radio!  And, yes, we will do everything in our power to keep you from falling asleep as we talk about this important topic. We are starting with a bit of history and then hearing from the sleep boss himself!

Starting with the history of sleep.  Dr. A. Roger Ekirch of Virginia Tech will be joining us to talk about how people may have had two different sleep periods, or segmented sleep!  Find out about his research.

After that we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you the latest and greatest news in the world of Digestive Disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet!

Dr. Nathaniel Watson, the President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine will be joining us for Sleep 101: the basics of whats important about sleep, and how to get a good nights sleep yourself!

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any question on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS, or send me a tweet.

Monday, February 29, 2016 on the Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show

A quick review on our leap year show.  Extra day...extra show!

Starting with leaping heart beats. Dr. Kevin Campbell will be joining us to talk about palpitations, arrhythmias and more.

a-fib? palpitations? worse?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, it will be time for Gastroenterology Update, where i will tell you the latest and greatest in the world of Digestive Disease.  Give us a call or a tweet!

Last week, we spoke about the potential (but unknown) benefits of vaginal delivery in terms of supplying the mom's microbiome to the baby at the time of birth.  This week we're going to talk with Dr. Lisa Christian of The Ohio State University about the gut microbiome and the behavior of toddlers.  

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

Monday, February 22, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

Dialysis is like many things in medicine: incredibly wonderful and just awful.  And while transplant is curative, there just aren't enough kidneys to go around.  Wouldn't it be great if there were a third way.  Join me and Dr. William Fissell, an Associate Professor and nephrologist at Vanderbilt University as we talk about his research in developing an implantable artificial kidney.

After that, we will move to the GI tract for Gastroenterology Update.  We'll go over the latest studies about PPI drugs like Prilosec and Nexium and answer your questions on all things digestive...give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet!

Probiotics are good.  Or maybe not.  The studies stink, and we are not really sure whats good and whats just a great way to separate you from your hard earned cash.  Join me and Mr. Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist and Chief Scientific Officer at Physicians Exclusive as we talk about everything you need to know (and what is known and what is not) about probiotics!

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question on any topic at all: anything that you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet!

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Monday, February 8th, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Ok.  I'm watching the Super Bowl, too.  But we do have a great show tomorrow, talking about back pain, GI update, and Ask Doctor Ira!

We are talking  back pain as I watch the Super Bowl.   Join me and Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a board certified orthopedist at the Midwest Spine and Brain Institute.Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We are going to have an awesome time talking about the latest in Gastroenterology, and answering your question on all things digestive at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

And don't forget Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any question on any medical topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me.  Or send me a tweet.

Monday, February 1, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio!

I've heard of the caveman diet, but we're going to take it to a whole new level.  Join me and Dr. Bill Schindler of Washington College as we talk about experimental archaeology, evolutionary history and his new show "The Great Human Race" on NatGeo.  It premiers February 1st at 10 PM (9 Central).

After hearing about what Dr. Schindler eats, I'm sure you'll have questions about your diet and digestive system.  And since it will be Gastroenterology update, you can have those questions answered!  Give me a call at 1877-NYU-DOCS or send me a tweet.

I admit it.  I've been thinking of trying to eat a little less meat: health and all that. But can you be allergic to it?  And can ticks cause it.  Weird.  Join me and Dr. Erin McGintee of ENT and Allergy Associates as we talk about the ticks that spread meat allergy.  There may be a relationship to lyme disease too...lets hear what Dr. McGintee has to say about that.

Allergy or lyme questions? Give us a  call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

We will end the show, as usual, 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!  Give me a call or send me a tweet.

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Monday, January 25th on The Doctor Ira Breite Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

Big Snow Over!  And the show goes on.  Starting with Dr. Caterina Oneto, who will be talking to us about the recent death of Eagle's co-founder Glenn Frey.  Although we don't know the exact circumstances surrounding Glenn's passing, we do know that people with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis take medications, such as steroids, Humira or Remicade, that can affect one's ability to fight disease.  Find out what this means to you if you have one of these diseases!

Colitis / medication questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Speaking of calling, after this we're going to expand the whole Gastroenterology Universe.  And yes, I will be talking about that new study in JAMA Internal Medicine looking at the risk of kidney disease in people taking proton pump inhibitor medications (Nexium, Prilosec, etc.)

Any GI topics you want me to talk about on air?  Send me a tweet!

I was a premed.  Although I helped build a light system for parties in my fraternity, its safe to say that I was nobodies idea of a party animal.  But what is it about all those flashing lights and music that is attractive to so many people: literally seeming to loosen us up?  Join me and Dr. Catharine Winstanley as we talk about her research showing that lights and sounds encourage rats to engage in gambling behaviors.

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


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Monday, January 11, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio

New Year, new you.  And we are here to help on Doctor Radio.

Starting with the biopsy!  Dr. Michael Misialek will be joining us to talk about what the pathologist does.  We will also talk about some of the newer pathological techniques being looked at including liquid biopsies and the role of genetics in pathology.

Biopsy questions?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that we will expand the discussion beyond pieces of you to all of you!  At least the digestive parts.  Its Gastroenterology Update, and I will be telling you the latest and greatest in the world of digestive disease and answering your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!  Or send me a tweet.

"Prescription Thugs" is a documentary film looking at the overuse of drugs in this country.  Join me, film director Chris Bell and producer Peter Billingsley as we talk about this new film available on iTunes.  

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!  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday, January 4, 2016 on the Doctor Ira Breite Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Show on SiriusXM 110: Doctor Radio.

Back from break and ready to go.  Well, mostly.  For those of us who had a little too much enjoyment during the holidays boy do we have a show for you.

Starting with Esophageal Reflux in all its forms. Dr. Jamie Koufman, the author of several books including her new book, "Dr. Koufman's Acid Reflux Diet," will be coming on to talk about GERD, LPRD (and just what that means) and so much more.

Reflux questions?  Holiday belly?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or send us a tweet!

After this we will have Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease and answer your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

OK, I know.  Its January 4th.  New Year's was so three days ago.  But still, that hangover that "someone" had pretty much killed the weekend and, lets be honest, they weren't being real helpful cleaning up the house because of that.  So why do we get hangovers? And can they be prevented any other way besides abstaining from alcohol.  Find out at 9 AM!

We will end the show, as usual, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question about any topic at all: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.