Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

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Synopsis

Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. He was heard on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM presenting his "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ. He also was a fill-in host during evenings on the same station.More recently, he has adopted the 21st century technology of audio and video podcasting as conduits for the short health and wellness reports, HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE, and the timely how-to recommendations, HEALTH TIPS YOU CAN'T SKIP. Many of these have video versions, and they may be found on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOSWu-b4GjEK_iOCsp4MATrained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Childrens Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. Now that his clinical responsibilities have diminished, he will be filing news reports and creating commentaries regularly.  Then several times a month, the aggregated the reports will appear as DR. SMITH'S HEALTH NEWS ROUNDUPS on his YouTube and podcast feeds.  If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864.  His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.

Episodes

  • Medical Minute - Sunscreens

    05/06/2006 Duration: 04min

    Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent sunburn and skin damage for yourself and your kids by knowing how to use the SPF = sun protection factor listed on your suncreens to calculate how long you can safely remain in the sun. The formula: SPF X 30 minutes (for average complexion) - number of safe minutes. Use 20 minutes for babies and light complexion and 40 minutes for olive skin or dark complexion. For safety, use half the listed SPF (15 instead of 30) so the formula becomes: (SPF/2) X 30 minutes (for average complexion)= number of safe minutes.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #9 - Middle ear fluid and hearing loss

    13/05/2006 Duration: 34min

    Dr. Howard Smith discusses the treatment of children with middle ear fluid and hearing losses with an emphasis on avoiding surgery and placement of tympanostomy tubes. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #8 - Spring Allergies

    15/04/2006 Duration: 34min

    Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes, prevention, and treatment of springtime and other allergies in children and adults. He discusses a typical case of springtime allergic rhinitis, and reviews the recipes useful for treating these problems.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #7 - Persistent Ear Infections

    06/04/2006 Duration: 38min

    Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes and non-surgical treatment for persistent ear infections in children. He begins by discussing normal speech development. He discusses a typical case of persisting ear infections, the superVIP treatment recipe for this situation, and the long-term medical management of such children.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #6 - Recurrent Ear Infections

    06/04/2006 Duration: 40min

    Dr. Howard Smith discusses the causes and non-surgical treatment for recurrent ear infections in children and adults. He begins by reviewing when your child should see a specialist. He discusses the specialty evaluation of ear infections, the use of antibiotics as prophylaxis, and other treatments.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Medical Minute - Noise at Work

    06/04/2006 Duration: 01min

    Dr. Howard Smith warns that noise at work can raise your blood pressure and heart rate with greater subsequent risks of heart attack and stroke.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #5 - Sinus Infections

    09/03/2006 Duration: 35min

    Dr. Howard Smith discussed the causes and cures for acute sinus infections in children and adults. He first helps you to know your nose, then reviews the causes of sinusitis, follows with a discussion of the treatments for sinus infections, and ends with a list of danger signs which should tell you that your child or you should see a specialist. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Medical Minute - Work Stress

    09/03/2006 Duration: 01min

    Dr. Howard Smith warns that work stress can lead to heart disease and other serious illnesses by triggering unhealthy lifestyle choices.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #4 - Acute ear infections

    16/02/2006 Duration: 33min

    Dr. Howard Smith reviews the causes of acute ear infections, tells you why antibiotics are sometimes not necessary and why, at other times, they are never enough to cure the infection. He tells you when your child or grandchild needs a visit to an ear specialist. Dr. Smith tells you about a "miracle" electronic device which can tell you if your child has a significant ear problem saving needless visits to the doctor.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Medical Minute - Fish oil

    13/02/2006 Duration: 02min

    If you like to exercise or have asthma, fish oil may be your perfect dietary supplement. Listen as Dr. Howard Smith explains why.

  • Medical Minute - Aspirin

    13/02/2006 Duration: 01min

    Dr. Howard Smith reports that the use of aspirin is increasing among those with heart disease and those at risk for developing it such as diabetics.

  • Medical Minute - Laughter

    13/02/2006 Duration: 02min

    Keep a smile on your face, and in your heart, it is THE BEST MEDICINE. Dr. Howard Smith gives you a few more reasons why this is true.

  • Medical Minute - Chocolate

    13/02/2006 Duration: 01min

    Chocolate is the love food, and, if you love your heart, give it and your circulation some dark chocolate regularly. Dr. Howard Smith explains why.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #3 - Winterizing

    02/02/2006 Duration: 30min

    Dr. Howard Smith shares his tips for winterizing your nose, your skin, and your mind. He shares his recipes for preventing nosebleeds.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com and includes information about humidifiers and managing nosebleeds.

  • Medical Minute - Get That Mammogram

    26/01/2006 Duration: 01min

    Dr. Howard Smith reviews the dismal statistics that all too few women have annual mammograms and provides motivation for women to schedule one.

  • Dr. Howard Smith OnCall #2 Treating the Common Cold

    26/01/2006 Duration: 30min

    Dr. Howard Smith reveals his recipe for treating the common cold He reviews the lies they tell us about colds including the details about Vitamin C.  Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

  • Medical Minute - Prenatal bleeding

    23/01/2006 Duration: 01min

    The aftermath of prenatal bleeding.

  • Medical Minute - Healthy hearts

    23/01/2006 Duration: 01min

    Control risk factors for heart disease all through your life.

  • Medical Minute - Smoking early in life

    23/01/2006 Duration: 01min

    Does smoking earlier in life lead to heavier smoking later on?

  • Medical Minute - Forceps delivery and IQ

    23/01/2006 Duration: 01min

    Does the use of forceps at delivery of a baby affect the subsequent IQ?

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