Tomorrow, February 23rd, on the Dr. Ira Breite Show on Sirius 114/XM 119

I hope everyone is doing well. Tomorrow we have a great "recap" show where we are bringing back some of our most popular guests to speak with us further about their areas of expertise. There were so much interest, we couldn't help but to ask them back!

We're going to start off with NYU urologist Dr. Joseph Alukal. We'll be talking about testosterone therapy, human growth hormone and male potency. Perhaps you've been embarrassed to talk about this with your own physician, but we can answer your questions anonymously! Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After this, we welcome back Dr. David Kloth, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain control specialist. He is the Past President of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, who will be talking to us about some of the new, minimally invasive treatments for pain.

If you have back pain, and surgery has been recommended, give Dr. Kloth and I a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS! Share your story with us and hear if some of these new techniques may be right for you!

Sari Greaves, one of our expert dieticians will be joining us in the second hour...and she'll be bringing her whole team! Join me, Sari, fitness trainer Noelle Lusardi and weight loss specialist Dr. Deborah Neiman from "Step Ahead" in New Jersey to find out how the proper mix of diet and exercise (and maybe drugs and possibly surgery) can be used to help you lose weight!

If you, or a loved one, is struggling with weight, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS and the whole team will help you to start shedding those pounds now!!!

Tomorrow On The Doctor Ira Breite Show, Sirius 114 and XM 119

Happy President's Day! In honor of our President's, we'll start off the day by talking about our first President, George Washington. All of us have heard about his painful teeth, wooden dentures and general oral misery? What would have happened if he were with us today. Dr. Mark Wolff, DDS, of NYUs Dental School, will be here to shed some light on Washington as well as some of the issues confronting us non-presidents teeth.

If you have any questions about oral surgery, dentures, implants or bridges? Wonder whether your dentist is right, and if so, what it means?

Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

After this, we're going to continue with our above the neck segment. Ronald Reagan passed away with Alzheimer's disease. A new study indicates that a Mediterranean Diet may help prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow its progression! Find out more with me and Dr. Keith Siller, the Medical Director of the NYU Comprehensive Stroke Center! (We'll ask him about Wilson's stroke, time permitting too!)

If you have any questions about Alzheimers disease prevention, now would be a great time to call. Our phone number at is 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Then, exercise. Many President's have been exercise afficiandos, including our present one! But does Mr. Obama exercise with the First Lady? Belisa Vranich, PhyD, the Sport's Psychology Expert for the Gold's Gym Fitness Institute, will be with us in studio to talk about the benefits of a Couple's Workout. Given that my wife can run circles around me, I'm more than a little curious to hear what she has to say!

Finally, it will be a Presidential Ask Dr. Ira, where I will answer your questions on any medical topic as well as go through some of the interesting cases that I have seen in my own office.

GIVE ME A CALL AT 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Tomorrow, February 9th, 2009 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius 114/XM 119

Its a beautiful day in New York City, proving that Staten Island Chuck is the groundhog to listen too! So, to spite Punxsutawney Phil we are going to have an early Spring show, featuring the things you'll need to take care of as the good weather comes.

First that blood pressure. So confusing to so many people, yet so important. We'll be talking with Dr. Henry Black, the President of the American Society of Hypertension about what those numbers mean, what you can do both medically and lifestyle-wise to get those numbers under control, and even when to look for another cause for the elevated blood pressure. Our phone number is 1-877-NYU-DOCS, where we will be happy to answer YOUR blood pressure questions.

The spring signals an end to imported fruits and lousy winter onions. But are you allergic to any of those foods? Doctor's (including me) have looked puzzled over this fact for many years: its time to get some answers! Helping me to answer YOUR questions about food allergies is Dr. Paul Ehrlich, who has written "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Allergies and Asthma: Simple Steps to Help Stop Attacks and Improve Your Child's Health." If you, or a loved one, thinks they have food allergies, this would be a great time to call us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Finally, if you're like me, you are thinking about getting a few of those winter pounds off (OK, more than a few, but I am trying to be optimistic!) . Doctor Ira Breite show regular Sari Greaves, RD will be on to talk about some new studies and help me (and you) with our diets. Call us at 1-877 NYU DOCS and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Of course, there's always time for ask Dr. Ira. This week, we have a really interesting case. You'll have to listen to hear about it, but all of you Ted Nugent fans will be thrilled. Call me with ANY MEDICAL QUESTION at all at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Tomorrow, January 26th, 2009, on the Dr. Ira Breite Show on Sirius 114/XM 119

New Week. New President. Still cold here in the Northeast. And a very entertaining and educations Dr. Ira Breite Show scheduled for tomorrow!

We will start off by talking with Dr. Emile Hiesinger, who is an expert on back pain and repetitive strain injury. Besides being on staff at NYU-Langone Medical Center he is also an author.

If you have been having pain, and have not been getting the relief you would like, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After this, we are bringing back Dr. Joseph Alukal, the director of benign prostate disease here at the NYU-Langone medical center to talk about testosterone supplementation. We've had Dr. Alukal on before to talk about other prostate and mens' health issues, and he is extremely knowledgeable and sensitive with these issues. If you have any questions about decreasing libido and the use of testosterone supplements, this is a great time to call (its the radio! you don't have to use your name.)

Give us a buzz at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

Like most of us, I have wondered about the use of various supplements and oils in promoting health. Is it good for you, and if so, is there too much of a good thing? With that in mind, I will be joined by Dr. Jonathan Whiteson to talk about omega-3's...

If you have any questions at all about omega three-s in the prevention of heart disease, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Of course, we will end off the show with "Ask Dr. Ira" where I tell you about what's been going on in my office, answering your emails (via sirius.com/doctor radio or of by emailing me directly at irabreite AT yahoo.com)

Tomorrow, January 19th, 2009 on the Dr. Ira Breite Show: Doctor Radio, Sirius 114 and XM 119

We have a great show lined up for tomorrow! In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and of the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th President, we have dedicated part of the show to Presidential health. I will be talking with Dr. John Sotos, a Cardiologist who is an expert on Presidential Health. (9 to 9:30 AM EST)

We will also be talking with NYU-Langone Medical Center physician Gbenga Ogedegbe, who is an expert on hypertension and is running a program to help increase minority participation in blood pressure monitoring and treatment. He has been on with us before, and was a great help to many of our listeners as he is able to explain the sometimes complicated treatments that are often used to treat this common problem. You can call him with your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS! (8:30 to 9 AM EST)

Its winter, and despite holidays and inagurations, if you are an internist, you are seeing lots and lots of sinusitis. And if you're anybody stuck in the freezing cold, you either have it, know someone who has it, or are about to get it! I'll talk to an expert, Dr. Todd Schaffer, about what you can do about sinusitis, including surgical treatments. If you have any questions at all about your sinuses, especially if you are so miserable that the idea of surgery seems fine, given us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

Of course, we will have open phones and stories from my office on Ask Dr. Ira! I would like to thank all of you who have been sending me questions and show ideas to irabreite AT yahoo.com. I will be trying to get to them on the air or get them on as a whole segment. Keep those ideas and questions coming.

IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL QUESTION AT ALL call me at 1-877-NYU-DOCS. Lets think about your issues together!

Tomorrow, January 12, 2009 on the Dr. Ira Breite Show on Sirius 114 and XM 119: Doctor Radio

As I hit my forties, I am even more amazed about how some of my friends stay in such amazing shape.  I'm a little envious, and I want some answers!  Fortunately, tomorrow I should get my chance to hear about what they're doing right.  I will be joined on the line by Dr. Vonda Wright, the author of "Fitness After 40."  If you have any questions for Dr. Wright (I have plenty, believe me, but I want to hear yours just as much) give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS (8 to 8:30 EST).

There have been a lot of reports in the news recently about all kinds of food born infections: they don't just happen in the summer.  As a gastroenterologist, I have expertise in treating these conditions.  But to help get the complete view of the process of food born illness (and how to avoid it!!) we have brought in a PhD, NYU's own Dr. Phillip Tierno, the author of "The Secret Life of Germs."  If you have any questions about food safety in your own household, or in a local restaurant (or even your mother in law's house), call us at 1-877 NYU-DOCS. 8:30 to 9:00 EST

Are you dizzy? Do you have ringing in the ears?  Well, we'll be talking to Dr. Herbert Silverstein, a leading authority on Meniere's disease (listen and you'll find out what this means!).  Give us a call at1-877-NYU-DOCS and find out how now to be dizzy!

Of course, as usual, we will have open phones for "Ask Dr. Ira," where you can ask me any question you like on any medical topic at all!  

If you have any topics you'd like me to discuss with an expert, or if you have a general medical question for "Ask Dr. Ira" let me know at irabreite AT yahoo.com.  

Guest Appearance Tomorrow!!

I will be on the Oncology show on Sirius 114/XM 119 tomorrow from noon to 1 pm Eastern, January 7th, 2009. The topics are still pending, but no matter what they ask, I'll have an answer! Its a great time to call in with any symptoms that you have that you're worried about. There's an old joke amongst us doctors that whatever people ask, what they're really want to know is "is it cancer!" OK, we're not that funny as a profession, but its still an important issue.

If you have any questions about whether the gastrointestinal symptoms you have may represent a malignancy, give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS
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