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Health Dialogues is a special series from KQED's "The California Report" that facilitates an ongoing discussion of California health care issues that are important to the underserved: children, low-income residents, minorities, and people with disabilities to name just a few.

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Pain

Pain has been called America's silent epidemic. It is estimated that between 50 and 90 million Americans live with some kind of pain, which affects a person's family, job and community. Join Health Dialogues as we explore the latest research on pain and the brain, pain relief, addiction and even attitudes towards pain.


Chronic Pain: On the Front Lines

Guest host Rachael Myrow speaks with two doctors who specialize in chronic pain about our understanding of this under-addressed issue, and how it affects people. Guest: Dr. Robert Brody, chief, Pain Consultation Clinic, and attending physician, Pain Service, San Francisco General Hospital. Guest: Dr. Scott Fishman, chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at UC Davis, and president of the American Pain Foundation.


Music Bridge 1: "Dr. Crash" by Yo La Tengo, from the CD "Today Is The Day!" (Matador)

Back Pain

Rachael Myrow discusses the most common chronic pain, and learns of ways to alleviate it. Guest: Dr Scott Fishman, chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at UC Davis, and president of the American Pain Foundation.


Music Bridge 2: "Bad Boy" by 9 Lazy 9, from the CD "Paradise Blown" (Ninja Tune)

Sarah Varney

What's Really Best for Your Lower Back?

Health Dialogues explores what doctors know and don't know about the effectiveness of back pain treatments. Reporter: Sarah Varney


Veterans and Chronic Pain

Navy veteran Derek McGinnis, an above-the-knee amputee, discusses how he uses exercise to deal with chronic pain. Mr. McGinnis also works to help other veterans suffering from chronic pain and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Reporter: Rori Gallagher


Music Bridge 3: "Eronel" by Scott Amendola / Ben Goldberg / Devin Hoff, from the CD "Plays Monk" (Long Song)

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chronic Pain

Health Dialogues visits the Scripps Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program in San Diego. The program treats sufferers of chronic pain with everything from cooking classes to counseling. Reporter: Kenny Goldberg


Community Acupuncture

Health Dialogues visits an Oakland clinic that offers community acupuncture, a more affordable way for its clients to receive acupuncture treatment.


End Music: "Fat Mama" by Herbie Hancock, from the CD "Mwandishi: The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings" (Warner Bros.)

 

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