Dr. Brian McDonough
Dr. Brian McDonough has been Medical Editor at KYW Newsradio since 1987. He also serves as Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine, his alma mater, and Chairman of The Family Medicine Department at St. Francis Hospital where he also serves as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). In addition, Dr. McDonough is a member of The Board of Directors of St. Francis.
Dr. McDonough has been honored as DAFP Family Physician of The Year and is a Sir William Osler Award winner for his role in medical student and resident education at both Temple and St. Francis. He has been given awards of recognition by The American Medical Association, The American Cancer Society, and The American Heart Association for his work as a physician. He is a Fellow of The American Academy of Family Physicians and The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. He is on Advisory Committees for The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine,The American Academy of Family Physicians and The American Medical Association.
He has earned the Walter Alvarez Award for Medical Writing and The Jules Bergman Award for Medical Reporting. Dr McDonough is the recipient of four Emmy Awards which he earned over a twenty-five year career in television which has included work at Fox television and NBC.
Dr. McDonough is in demand as a speaker for both health related issues and his knowledge of the use of Electronic Medical Records to enhance patient care.
‘Harm Avoidance’ An Indicator Of Strokes
New information from the American Stroke Association meeting has found that ‘harm avoidance’ is associated with a higher stroke risk.
Distracted Driving Among Teens
If you have not done it already you should talk to your teens about the consequences of distracted driving.
Report: 1-In-5 Children Exposed To Secondhand Smoke In Cars
We know that exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to serious health problems, and there have been many laws put in place to try to reduce exposure. But there is one area where kids still are at great risk, that’s in the car.
Anesthesia May Increase Risk Of ADHD
A report from the Mayo Clinic suggests that children exposed to anesthesia at a young age – two or more anesthetics by age three – had more than double the incidence of ADHD than children with no exposure.
Gambling On The Super Bowl
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – There is no doubt that there is a tremendous degree of excitement surrounding the Patriots-Giants game and why not. It is the Super Bowl and there [...]
Maintaining Your Diet Through Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday can be a disaster for a calorie counter. So, if you have actually been keeping that New Year’s resolutuion for over a month, what do you do?
Report: Sleep Apnea Linked With Silent Strokes
A report released at the International Stroke Conference links sleep apnea with an increased risk of silent stroke and small legions in the brain.
The Impact Of Stress On Your Health
According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, it is important to carefully look at how we handle stress and its effect on our body.
Report: Statins Benefit Women Same As Men
A new report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says women can have just as much benefit by taking statin drugs as men.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a major psychiatric problem where people have recurrent or persistent thoughts, impulses, or images they find distressing. It is estimated that 2 to 45% of the population can experience it.
Personal Physician May Help You Lose Weight
According to a report from the National Institutes of Health, your primary care physician might help you lose weight.
Dr. Brian McDonough: Bella Santorum’s Condition Makes Even A Common Cold Deadly
As KYW Newsradio’s Dr. Brian McDonough explains, An infant with Trisomy-18 rarely makes it through the first week. And even after that, complications from something as simple as a common cold can be deadly.
Study Suggests Infants ‘Read’ Lips
A new study has supported what many people have thought for years, infants learn how to talk by listening and looking.
Grandparents Provide Safe Care For Grandchildren
A very interesting Johns Hopkins study looked at grandparents watching grandchildren and found it actually reduces the incidence of injury by 50% or more.
Vitamin D and COPD
We often see COPD as the result of cigarette smoking and the damage done over the years. But now there is a report from the Annals of Internal Medicine that there could be a vitamin deficiency that contributes as well.
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February Fun
5 Things To Do On A Snow Day
Just because schools and major government buildings are closed doesn’t mean you have to sit at home all day!
Black History Month Events
Here’s where to take part in the celebration of African American history, culture and heritage in the Philadelphia area.
Romantic Valentine's Day Trips
You don’t have to travel far from home to enjoy a romantic vacation with the one you love.
Valentine's Day Guide
Check out our comprehensive guide to Valentine’s Day.
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