Monday, January 30th on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius 81: Doctor Radio!

Did you ever wonder how they came up with the word "atorvastatin?" Did you wonder even more why they just don't keep calling it "Lipitor?" And aren't you really glad you don't have to call it (3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoate! Join me and Dr. Carmen Drahl as we talk about the how drugs get their generic names. Learn why I was a Chemistry Minor in college and NOT a chemistry major!

If you have any questions about drugs or drug names give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, we will have Gastroenterology Update! I will take your calls on digestive diseases: any problem you have, be it heartburn, colonoscopy questions or gas, give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Speaking of gas, irritable bowel syndrome is always a hot topic on the Doctor Ira Breite Show. Recently, many gastroenterologists have been recommending probiotics for their patients with IBS. But there is another (although not FDA approved) option: the use of antibiotics to regulate gut flora. Join me and Dr. William Chey, the co-editor of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, as we talk about the latest study in the Journal on the use of rifamixin in IBS!

IBS? Problems? Give us 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 topics at all: anything you forgot to ask you doctor, ask me! Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, January 23, 2012 on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio

Back again! What is it with all of these 3 day weekends! We have a great show planned for you.

We're going to start with something I'm not sure I believe in. Dr. Edward Conley is an alternative medicine expert and has just written “LIFE CHANGERS: 10 Painless High Tech Tests That Can Change Your Life.” Join us as we talk about these tests, and whether they really end up being painless or not!

After this we'll have Gastroenterology Update. So much is new in the world of GI, you are not going to believe it...and call us with your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

Being a patient is not easy. Being a caregiver is even harder. Taking care of aging parents and sick spouses is not easy. Join me and clinical bio-ethicist and author Viki Kind as we talk about taking care of loved ones and her new book, "The Caregiver's Path To Compassionate Decision Making: Making Choices For Those Who Can't."

Need advice on caring for a sick loved one? 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 and I will be happy to answer it: anything you forgot to ask your doctor ask me!

Give me a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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Monday, January 9th, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio

We are back from vacation! The holidays were quite relaxing, but its time to get back to work here on the Doctor Ira Breite Show. If you've been overindulging a bit, we have a show for you.

Gastroesophageal Reflux! A problem that is not going away. Sometimes, medications just don't quite cut it. Sometimes, people just don't want to take them on a chronic basis. Join me and Dr. Marc Bessler of Columbia University Medical Center as we talk about the surgical treatment of Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease.

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

More Gastroenterology follows! I'll host Gastroenterology Update, where I will answer your questions on any digestive disease question and go over some of the latest and greatest research on the stomach, colon, liver and pancreas!

We are going to start our second hour "kick starting your body" this winter. Join me, Dietician and author Keri Gans and Nutrition and exercise physiologist Dr. Mickey Harpaz. Keri is the author of "The Small Change Diet" and Mickey is the author of "Menopause Reset" and "I Want My Body Back!".

Need to get in shape (heck, bathing suit season is just around the corner!). 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! at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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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!

Monday, November 28th, 2011 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Weekend. I am currently on call, so tomorrow is a "Post-Call" Doctor Ira Breite Show! Nothing like a bit of exhaustion to make the show more entertaining!

Abby Ellin is joining us first. She recently wrote an article on trucker and exercise for the New York Times. She is also the author of "Teenage Waistland: A Former Fat Kid Weighs in on Living Large, Losing Weight, and how Parents Can (And Can't) Help. Whether you are a trucker or a parent of a kid with a weight problem you are not going to want to miss what she has to say.

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

Gastroenterology Update is back! Call me with any questions on digestive disease at 1-877-NYU-DOCS from 8:30 to 9 EST Monday. We will also talk about some new interesting studies, including

1. Statin drugs & NSAIDS (ie lipitor & advil) may slow the progression to cancer in those with #Barrett's esophagus.
2. Precancerous changes such as Barrett's may stay hidden after "ablation" therapy

Vitamins and supplements are big: figuring out which ones (if any) work is bigger. Still harder is trying to figure out which brands are honest and which ones less so: supplements are not FDA monitored! Join me and Dr. Tod Coperman of Consumerlab.com, the leading provider of independent test results and information on health, wellness and nutrition products, as we talk about what's out there and what to look for.

Supplement questions? 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 questions on any topic at all. Anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! Call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

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