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Q&A with Dr. KShould I Be Concerned I Have Dense Breasts?Nearly half of all women who get a mammogram for the first time will hear this from their doctor: You have dense breasts. But what does this mean? And should women who get this news be concerned? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp explain what it means to have dense breasts and the health implications.If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.Additional resources for this episodeMayo Clinic...
2025-03-1119 minQ&A with Dr. KIs Vaping Safer Than Smoking?Vaping is a popular trend, especially among young people. Many believe vaping is a safer alternative to smoking or using tobacco and use vaping as a way to quit smoking. But what exactly is involved when you vape? And is it really better for you than smoking? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp joins Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler to discuss what we know about vaping and how it compares to smoking when it comes to our health.If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your...
2025-01-2825 minQ&A with Dr. KWhat Should I Know About Early-Onset Cancer?Early-onset cancer cases are on the rise. What do we need to know about this concerning trend? How are early-onset cancers different from other cancers? Who is at risk? And what are researchers saying? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, we get expert insights from two Dr. Ks: Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp.If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episodeYale Medicine: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/early-onset-cancer-in-younger-people-on-the-riseMayo...
2024-11-2123 minQ&A with Dr. KBeing an Empowered Patient - What Is My Role in Medication Safety?Taking any medication can have risks, but those risks increase when we do not know key information about the medication, do not take the medication when or how we are supposed to or take multiple medications. Dr. K and special guest Kyla Newland, Mountain Pacific pharmacist, provide tips on how to be more confident in your knowledge and routines so taking your medications is easier -- and safer.Additional resources for this episodeCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Safety and You: https://www.cdc.gov/medication-safety/about/index.htmlJohns...
2024-09-2927 min