Bakersfield Health Channel
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Podcast Overview
<p>The Bakersfield Health Channel podcast is about the small efforts you can make right now to live healthier that yield big benefits in the future.</p> <p>Each week we’ll bring you insights from leading medical professionals and vascular specialists about some of the most prevalent health conditions in modern society - from the causes of peripheral arterial disease to the links between diabetes and amputation. Through short and easy-to-follow interviews, this show cuts through the medical jargon to present the information that really matters in plain english.</p>
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Publishing Since
3/12/2021
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2021
COVID-19 and the effects on Diabetes and Liver Disease?
<p>In the fifth episode of the Bakersfield Health Channel, Dr. Kumar and special guest Dr Baer discuss the most talked about medical issue across the globe; COVID-19. They also go into depth on how the Coronavirus affects patients with both diabetes and kidney diseases.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Having underlying health conditions increases the risk of developing severe covid symptoms or pneumonia significantly, so today our medical specialists tells you exactly what you need to do to protect yourselves and others as the pandemic begins to come to an end.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>They also talk about vaccines, and whether you need one.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Would you like more information about diabetes or our guests Dr Vinod Kumar, MD or Dr Harrold Baer, MD? Visit the Heart, Vascular and Leg centre at www.heartandleg.com/</p>
June 11, 2021
Lower extremity Amputation and the Crisis amongst Hispanics
<p>In the fourth episode of the Bakersfield Health Channel, Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Kumar discuss Diabetes and Amputation, and why these issues affect the Hispanic communities in Bakersfield at an alarming rate.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In the USA, people have a 50% chance of developing diabetes, but this number rises to 60% for latinos across the country. Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Kumar discuss why this is; they look at culture, cuisine and genetics to get you the answers you’re looking for.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>They also discuss the best ways for you to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from this potentially deadly disease, and what you should do to reduce the risks of Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Would you like more information about diabetes or our guest? Carlos Alvarez, MD or Vinod Kumar, MD? Visit the Heart, Vascular and Leg center at www.heartandleg.com/</p>
June 11, 2021
Diabetes and the Associated risks of Amputation with Vascular Expert Dr. Kumar, MD
<p>In the third episode of the Bakersfield Health Channel, Dr Kumar discusses diabetes and one of the worst-case scenarios linked to the disease: Amputation.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Many residents of Bakersfield are at a much higher risk of diabetes, and the consequences of the disease. He discusses the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the symptoms to look out for, how to treat both types, and how it can develop into peripheral arterial disease which causes small blockages in the veins and can often result in the amputation of a patient's lower limbs.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr Vinod Kumar, MD is a well experienced medical doctor, who specialises in vascular health, so you can be sure his expert knowledge will help anyone who is interested in the medical field!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Would you like more information about diabetes or our guest? Visit the Heart, Vascular and Leg centre at www.heartandleg.com/</p>
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- What is Bakersfield Health Channel?
<p>The Bakersfield Health Channel podcast is about the small efforts you can make right now to live healthier that yield big benefits in the future.</p> <p>Each week we’ll bring you insights from leading medical professionals and vascular specialists about some of the most prevalent health conditions in modern society - from the causes of peripheral arterial disease to the links between diabetes and amputation. Through short and easy-to-follow interviews, this show cuts through the medical jargon to present the information that really matters in plain english.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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