Monday, January 7th on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio

I had a great few weeks off, but its time to get back to the radio!  We have a pretty incredible show planned tomorrow.

C. difficile has been a problem in adults for quite some time, and the problem is getting worse.  But kids get C. diff as well.  Join me and Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Disease Expert Dr. Gordon E. Schutze, M.D. as we talk about the new guidelines he developed for treating infants and children with C. difficile colitis!

C. diff quesions?  Give hs a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

We are gong to expand the conversation in gastroenterology with GI Update after this!  Any questions about you digestive issues, from heartburn to constipation, and even the liver and pancreas.  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS or tweet me directly at @doctorira.

Food allergies are on the rise.   Although we usually talk about kids and allergies, there is a lot going on in the world of adult food allergies as well.  Join me and Dr. Julie Wang of Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute as we talk about the latest in oral immunotherapy.  Oral what?  Well, just listen and find out!

Food allergies?  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 any medical question on any topic at all...anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! 

Tweet me or call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!
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Monday, December 17th on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

Happy Holidays!  Its been busy in the office and its busy at home.  The holidays are a great time to have a great time, but, as they used to say on "Hill Street Blues," be careful out there.

It wouldn't be the holidays without gastroesophageal reflux.   Join me and Dr. Seth Gross, the Director of Endoscopy here at NYU, as we talk about new endoscopic technology for the treatment of one of the more serious complications of GERD: Barrett's esophagus.

Heartburn?  Barrett's?  Worried?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

But it can't be all about sickness on Doctor Radio!  Join me and the folks from Mixellany as we talk about the history of alcohol.  Yes, learn the science of the martini, the chemistry of caprihana and the physics of the Long Island Iced Tea (it proves gravity correct!).

Dietician Rachel Begun will be joining us after that.  The holidays provide vast opportunities for eating...and, unfortunately, sickness.  Although we think of the summer as the time for food born illness, it can happen anytime.

Holiday food prep 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 question on any medical topic at all...whatever you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me!  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, December 10th on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

The weather today in New York is dreary, but our show tomorrow is anything but.   I am sitting in a hockey rink, looking at churros.  The holidays are here.  And heartburn abounds.  And sinus infections.   Related?  Maybe.  Join me and Dr. Jaime Koufman, otolaryngologist and the author of Dropping Acid, The Reflux Cookbook.   Reflux tips, tricks and questions...we want to hear at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that we will exand on the conversation to all digestive disease topics!  During Digestive Disease Update I will tell you the latest and greatest in Gastroenterology and answer your questions about constipation, diarrhea, heartburn and ulcers: even the pancreas.  Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Ok, its the holidays.  Frankincense, myrrh, and all that.  I'll be honest, if it wasn't for spell checker  I never would have gotten those words out.  At least I can spell gold.  But what does this have to do with medicine?  Find out with Dr. Jim Duke, PhD: ethnobotanist and author of more than thirty books as we talk about Biblical Herbs and Modern Day Medicine.

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!

Monday, December 3, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

Happy December!  Where does the time go?  We have a great show planned for tomorrow.

December 1 was World AIDS Day.  Although AIDS isn't on our minds as much as it was in the past, but the disease still kills millions worldwide and infects 50,000 new people here in the United States every year.  Find out what's going on right now in the US, and find out how you, and your loved ones, can avoid and help prevent others from getting this disease.

After that, we will have Gastroenterology Update!  Find out the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive disease (I am very excited about some new treatments for hepatitis C coming out on the horizon) and have your questions answered by calling us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Now, when "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter," came out, I thought it would be a great idea to tie in the great president with blood bank drives or some such thing: I was told that it might not be the greatest idea.  But now that Daniel Day Lewis is in "Lincoln," my producer Melanie has decided that its OK to have a Doctor Radio-Presidential Tie In.  Join me and Dr. Robert Lahita as we talk about the hidden illnesses of US Presidents!

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

Monday, November 26, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show On Doctor Radio: SiriusXM 81!

I am writing this in a hotel room in Philadelphia.  Nonetheless, I am surrounded by the trappings of leftover Thanksgiving: rolls, pieces of cake, and a 3.5 ounce chocolate bar containing 1050 calories.  And the only thing I've avoided so far is the chocolate.  And its early.  Join me and nutritionist Keri Gans as we speak about Getting back on Track after Thanksgiving and staying that way all the way through the holidays!

Diet questions, tips or tricks?  Call us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

Heartburn?  Who doesn't have it after Thanksgiving?  Call me about that, or any other gastrointestinal problem you may have on GI Update...1-877-NYU-DOCS

Woman have irritable bowel syndrome more often than men.  The problem is hard to treat, and there is usually no easy cure or treatment. Join me and gastroenterologist Dr. Jaqueline Wolf as we talk about her book "A Woman's Guide to a Healthy Stomach."

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 me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

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Monday, November 19, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

Gastroenterologists love doing colonoscopies. But how many of them do you really need?  Join me and Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Director of Gastroenterology here at NYU Langone Medical Center, as we review some latest findings saying that you may only need one colonoscopy, and if that’s negative, something else less invasive in the future. Or, of course, these may be studies more excited with statistics than the facts on the ground. Either way, its an important issue and one that you will not want to miss.

Do you have questions about colon cancer prevention? Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

 After that, we will expand the digestive disease conversation and have 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 heartburn, liver disease, the pancreas, and pretty much anything else. Tweet me any topics or short questions you want me to talk about!

When you live in New York City, your major “road” concern is not getting run over by the cabdrivers! But, for people who drive on a regular basis, that hard driving 18-wheeler in the lane next to you is clearly a cause for concern. There are over 4000 fatal crashes a year involving trucks. While people tend to think about lack of sleep and tough schedules as a potential cause for accidents, Dr. Stefanos Kales of Harvard has discovered a new cause: obesity.  Hear what he has to say, and truckers, I want to hear what you have to say to him! Give him a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show with Ask Doctor Ira®, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all and I will be happy to answer you…give me call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Monday, November 12, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

Of the many problems caused by Superstorm Sandy, one of the more minor ones seems to be the five pounds many of us tacked on living on a diet of potato chips, warm beer, and greasy goodness. But while losing 5 pounds isn't impossible (but its not easy), how about losing 50?  Or more?  Join me and NYU Langone Medical Center Bariatric Surgeon and Doctor Radio Host Dr. Marina Kurian as we talk about some of the benefits of weight loss surgery.  We'll also tap about some of the GI complications, such as dumping syndrome, gallstones and nutritional deficiencies.

Had weight surgery and having a problem?  Considering weight loss surgery?  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 from the world of digestive disease and answer your questions.  Call me or tweet at @doctorira!

All of a sudden, the allergies and asthma are back here in New York: in fact its pretty much all I saw in the first few days since I reopened my office.  Join me and Allergist Dr. Ellen Epstein as we discuss the impact of weather on allergies, and answer your questions on allergy and asthma!  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 question you want on any medical topic at all!  Anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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