Empowered by Hoag Podcast

Is it Normal Forgetfulness or Dementia?

Dr. Lauren Bennett, neuropsychologist and director of neuropsychology at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, discusses the common signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, the importance of early detection, how to care for a loved one experiencing dementia, and the comprehensive team at Hoag that is dedicated to caring for patients with memory and cognitive disorders.

Allergies vs. Colds

In this episode, Dr. Christine Panganiban, allergist and immunologist at Hoag Medical Group, explains how to identify allergies versus colds and the various tools available to minimize the effect of allergens to ensure a healthy quality of life. She discusses allergy testing options and the various treatments tailored for each type of allergy.

Pregnancy vs. PMS

Dr. Nura Sobhanian, OB/GYN and gynecologic surgeon at the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag, explains the early signs of pregnancy, the reliability of pregnancy tests and how PMS symptoms differ from that of pregnancy.

Pain Medication Addiction

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Reed, chief of service for inpatient pain and outpatient addiction, and medical director of the SolMar Residential Program in Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, describes the symptoms of pain medication addiction and the various methods and practices Hoag has incorporated to wean patients off addictive medication, including innovative technology.

Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention

In this episode, Dr. James Suchy, sports medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group and concussion consultant with the Los Angeles Chargers, discusses his role as a sports physician and the common types of cases he treats. Dr. Suchy also dives into the signs, symptoms and prevention of concussion.