Monday, April 23rd, 2012 on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio

You wouldn't know it by looking outside the window here in New York City, but the warm weather is right around the corner.  Risks and pleasures follow.

Meninogoccal Meningitis is a deadly, preventable, disease.  Find out about it, and how you can help prevent it.  Join Lynn Bozof, the president of the National Meningitis Association and Jamie Schanbaum, a meningococcal meningitis survivor and the founder of the J.A.M.I.E Group, as we talk about their stories, abount menigococcus, and what you can do about it!

Gastroenterology update follows.  There is some exciting new basic research on gut mircrobes and how they may play a contributing role in protecting mice from diabetes and fatty liver disease. 

Then, its meat time!  Join me, Dietician and Doctor Radio Regular Keri Gans, butcher and star of The Food Network's "Meat Men" Pat LaFrieda, and the imported wine director for LOT18 as we talk about healthy ways to combine meat, wine, and yes, health!

Call us with your meat, wine or health questions 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!

Monday, April 16th, 2012 on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio

I had (another) birthday over the weekend.  They seem to be happening a lot, recently.  Anyway, while not a particularly vain man, I have noticed a change in my appearance over the years.  Should I try to get my old youthful look back?  Join me and Dr. Adam Schaffner, an otolaryngologist and plastic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medical Center as we talk about plastic surgery in men.

Thinking of having a little work?  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After that, its time for Gastroenterology Update, where I will tell you some of the latest news in Digestive Diseases and answer some of your questions on anything involving the liver, pancreaas, stomach, esophagus, or more!

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

The National Library of Medicine is the greatest repository of medical history and memorabilia in the world!  Its so vast that its difficult to even find many of the interesting things located there.  Join me and Dr. Michael Sappol, a Curator at the Library and the Editor of "Hidden Treasure: The National Library of Medicine" as we talk about some of the libraries intriguing, weird and fascinating treasures.

We will end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all and I will be glad to answer them.  Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS with any questions you forgot to ask your doctor!

Monday, April 9th, 2012 on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

A short, post holiday posting tonight. Speaking of holidays, for those of us who celebrate Passover, there is an abundance of Matzo in the diet. Matzo, also known as one of the greatest causes of constipation in the Western World. Join me and gastroenterologist Dr. Wes Jones as we talk about this delicate subject. Dr. Jones is the author of "Cure Constipation Now!"

After this, we will expand the digestive discussion to anything in the digestive tract...constipation, diarrhea, reflux or even the liver. Its Gastoenterology Update! Call us with your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

Celiac Disease is awful. Although treatable with diet, it would be great if there were better options. Join me, Dr. Patrick Griffin and Ms. Leslie Williams from ImmusanT, a company that is investigating a vaccine for celiac disease!

Call with your celiac questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

We will end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any medical question at all and I will be happy to answer! Anything you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me! Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS

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Monday, April 2nd, 2012 on The Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

I hope everyone has survived April Fool's intact. We are planning a great show for tomorrow, and that, as they say, is no joke. And yes, the preceding sentence was an awful one.

Irritable bowel syndrome is also awful. Although it isn't "deadly," it can lead to significant morbidity and a whole lot of misery. Join me and Dr. David Wolf, a gastroenterologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Find out about the latest research, including a study that I commented on for Reuters!

Call us with your IBS questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

After this, we will continue with IBS update, where I will review some of the latest findings in digestive diseases and will be happy to answer any questions you may have on heartburn, constipation, IBS or even the liver or pancreas! Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS.

We are having a GI themed show today. At the top of the hour, join me and Rachel Begun, MS, RD as we talk about celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and the difference between the two.

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, March 26th, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

I am back from vacation in beautiful Sugarloaf Key, Florida and ready to go!

I can't tell you why, but my sinuses always seem to clear the second I get off the plane from New York to anywhere warm. But I get sinusitis, and I certainly seem many patients with the same. They all want antibiotics, and I often prescribe them. But should I? Join me and Dr. Thomas File, Jr., the author of new guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of North America Guidelines on Treating Rhinosinusitis. Find out who should get antibiotics, and who shouldn't!

Call us with your sinusitis questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

When I was on vacation, I started the process of recertifying my board exams (every 10 years!) for the third time! Not fun for me, but good for my patients, and also good for Doctor Radio! Hear some of the latest and greatest from the world of digestive disease, as well as your questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

And then, an hour with Dr. Mickey Harpaz! Dr. Harpaz and I will be talking about menopause, man-o-pause and his book, "Menopause Reset." We will then have a special "Ask Doctor Ira," where Dr. Harpaz and I will answer all of your medical questions!

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

Monday, March 12, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on Sirius XM 81: Doctor Radio!

I hope everyone is doing well. Tomorrow on my show...my new Academic Boss! Dr. Mark Pochapin, who has just started as the Division Director for Gastroenterology is coming in. Its Colon Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Pochapin, the author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope," will be talking about colon cancer prevention, his research (including probiotics!) and taking your questions on colon cancer prevention and digestive diseases in general...give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

The Gastroenterology does not stop after this (bad pun sort intended after the fact). During Digestive Disease update I will take your callls on a variety of digestive disease issues, and tell you about some of the latest and greatest news in the world of digestive diseases.

If you or a loved one ever had your appendix out, the pain and misery of the disease and procedure were tempered by the fact that the pesky organ "didn't really do anything." But...well...maybe it does. Join me and Dr. William Parker, Jr, PhD from the Duke University Medical Center as we talk about what your appendix actually does.

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

Monday, March 5th, 2012 on the Doctor Ira Breite Show on SiriusXM 81: Doctor Radio!

For years, doctors had charts. Hospitals had charts. And charts sort of stank. Hard to read, hard to find, and chock full of, well, something, they were a frustrating part of medical practice. And now, we are entering a new computer age! An age of electronic medical records..which are, frustrating to enter, potentially alters doctor patient communication, and potentially allows everyone who matters to see that you really did end up in the ER as a sophomore in college because you over indulged on Margarita night. How do you balance all of these needs? Join me and Dr. Ann O'Malley at the Center for Studying Health System Change in Washington as we talk about the Electronic Health Records.

If you have a story (good or bad) about Electronic Health Records..let us know. Call us at 1-877-NYU-DOCS, or send me a tweet at @doctorira.

After this, its time for Gastroenterology Update. Call us with your digestive disease questions and be prepared to hear some of the latest and greatest news in the world of stomach, colon, liver and pancreatic diseases!

Allergies? The season is starting. Join me as Dr. Cliff Bassett as we discuss the latest from the National Allergy Meetings!

Call us with your allergy questions at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!

We will end the show, as always, with Ask Doctor Ira, where you can ask me any questions on any medical topic at all and I will be happy to answer. Anything that you forgot to ask your doctor, ask me at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!