Radio / From the Front Lines with Dr. Troy Madsen

How can you tell if it's heartburn or a heart attack? What do you do if someone you love has a stoke? Dr. Troy Madsen, Emergency Department physician, answers these questions and more. He'll give you perspective and information to help you decide if it's really an emergency and what to do in those situations. From falls to the flu, Dr. Madsen will keep you informed about the common reasons why people end up in the ER so you can avoid a trip there yourself.

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Preparing for Extreme Heat: Why Excessive Heat…

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Preparing for Extreme Heat: Why Excessive Heat…

Preparing for Extreme Heat: Why Excessive Heat Outlooks, Watches, and Warnings Matter

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When temperatures start to climb, certain groups are more susceptible to health complications than others. Emergency department physician, Troy Madsen, MD, emphasizes…
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean a Wound?

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Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean a Wound?

Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean a Wound?

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Hydrogen peroxide might be the first thing you grab when treating a wound in order to help disinfect it. While the sometimes-painful bubbling is definitely sanitizing…
ER or Not: Heatstroke

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ER or Not: Heatstroke

ER or Not: Heatstroke

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During the summer months, heat exposure can be common. But could it be life-threatening? According to emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen, heatstroke is an extremely…
ER or Not: When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

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ER or Not: When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

ER or Not: When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

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The ER is for emergencies—we know this. But which health conditions classify as "emergencies" can be confusing. It's important to know the…
Health Hack: Sit Less at Work

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Health Hack: Sit Less at Work

Health Hack: Sit Less at Work

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Sitting for long periods of time may be as harmful to your health as obesity and smoking. On today’s Health Hack, Dr. Troy Madsen has a few ways you can get up and…
3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People

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3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People

3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People

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Generally, people who are young and healthy aren't necessarily prone to dying—but, there are still exceptions. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks…
Health Hack: Bring an Antibiotic When Traveling…

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Health Hack: Bring an Antibiotic When Traveling…

Health Hack: Bring an Antibiotic When Traveling Abroad

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What would you do if you develop a urinary tract infection while traveling abroad? On today’s Health Hack, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains why…
Health Hack: Removing a Foreign Object Stuck in…

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Health Hack: Removing a Foreign Object Stuck in…

Health Hack: Removing a Foreign Object Stuck in Child's Nose

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Your child stuck something small deep up their nose. So far up there, you can’t seem to retrieve it. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares a useful—but…
Health Hack: Lose Weight By Cutting Soda

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Health Hack: Lose Weight By Cutting Soda

Health Hack: Lose Weight By Cutting Soda

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If you’re struggling to lose weight, today’s Health Hack may be for you. Dr. Troy Madsen explains how cutting one large soda a day can lead to losing up to a…
Health Hack: Cotton Swab to Stop an Ingrown…

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Health Hack: Cotton Swab to Stop an Ingrown…

Health Hack: Cotton Swab to Stop an Ingrown Toenail

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An ingrown toenail can be extremely painful and, in some cases, require antibiotics and a procedure. On today’s Health Hack with Dr. Troy Madsen, learn how to stop…
Health Hack: Ibuprofen Instead of Opioids

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Health Hack: Ibuprofen Instead of Opioids

Health Hack: Ibuprofen Instead of Opioids

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Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares a recent eye-opening study about using over-the-counter pain relievers rather than opioids. Learn how to safely treat…
Health Hack: 3 Servings of Vegetables Per Day

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Health Hack: 3 Servings of Vegetables Per Day

Health Hack: 3 Servings of Vegetables Per Day

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Three or four servings of fruit and vegetables may be all you need in a day for significant health benefits. Dr. Troy Madsen shares some easy ways to get your daily…
Health Hack: Use Cardboard and a T-Shirt to Help…

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Health Hack: Use Cardboard and a T-Shirt to Help…

Health Hack: Use Cardboard and a T-Shirt to Help with a Broken Bone

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Broken bones hurt all the way up until you get a cast on it. On today’s Health Hack, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how to make a simple DIY…
Health Hack: Yoga to Help With Lower Back Pain

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Health Hack: Yoga to Help With Lower Back Pain

Health Hack: Yoga to Help With Lower Back Pain

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Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common types of pain in the United States. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says yoga can reduce lower back pain and…
Health Hack: How to Treat a Broken Toe at Home

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Health Hack: How to Treat a Broken Toe at Home

Health Hack: How to Treat a Broken Toe at Home

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Have you stubbed your toe bad enough you think you may have broken it? Save yourself an expensive trip to the ER—emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains…
How to Not Get Hurt on E-Scooters

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How to Not Get Hurt on E-Scooters

How to Not Get Hurt on E-Scooters

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The presence of electric scooters are increasing in a lot of cities, and with them comes the increase in related injuries coming into ERs. Emergency room physician Dr.…

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