Your Checkup

By: Ed Delesky MD and Nicole Aruffo RN
  • Summary

  • We are THE patient education medical podcast, delivering engaging discussions on health topics straight from the doctor's office to your ears. Think of this as health class, except you aren't in grade school, and your teachers are a family medicine doctor and a pediatric nurse. Our goal? To bridge the gap between medicine and patients while keeping you entertained. Tune in to learn something new about health—for yourself, your loved ones, or your neighbors.



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Episodes
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home: Choosing the Right Device & Cuff Size
    Nov 25 2024

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    Are you monitoring your blood pressure at home? Did you know that using the wrong size blood pressure cuff can lead to inaccurate readings? In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of choosing the right blood pressure cuff size and the different types of blood pressure monitors available. We'll provide tips for selecting a validated device and ensuring you get the most accurate readings possible for effective blood pressure management.



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    Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
    Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski

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    21 mins
  • Understanding Sleep Apnea: A Guide for Patients
    Nov 18 2024

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    Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts sleep and impacts overall health. In this episode, we discuss the types of sleep apnea, how it occurs, the health risks, and various treatment options available to improve sleep quality and overall well-being. Tune in to learn if you, a loved one, or a neighbor may be experiencing sleep apnea and find out how to get help.



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    Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
    Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski

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    27 mins
  • RSV Prevention for Infants: Nirsevimab & Maternal Vaccine
    Nov 11 2024

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    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can be dangerous for infants. This episode of Your Checkup provides essential information about RSV, exploring new prevention methods like the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab and the maternal RSV vaccine. We discuss how they work, who should consider them, and their safety profiles. Tune in to learn how to safeguard your baby from this potentially serious virus.



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    Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
    Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski

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    24 mins

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