# dr greg talks (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dr greg talks. Page: Feed: --- ## [Two grant-funded research projects could help foster new preventive treatments for Lyme disease](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-08-19/two-grant-funded-research-projects-could-help-foster-new-preventive-treatments-for-lyme-disease) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ There’s a virus within a bacterium within a parasite, and University of Kentucky researchers are figuring out how to make them kill each other. Dr. Greg talks with a UK researcher who has been studying the Lyme issue for nearly 30 years. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/08/drgreg-lymedresearch-web.mp3) ## [Dr. Greg: CBD, THC combo can improve late stage dementia patients' quality of life](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-08-12/dr-greg-cbd-thc-combo-can-improve-late-stage-dementia-patients-quality-of-life) _2026-08-12 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Many patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias have agitation that can be quite stressful for them and their caregivers. Now there's new evidence that a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia could benefit patients. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Greg Jicha, director of clinical trials at the University of Kentucky… [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/08/drgreg-canabinoid-study-web.mp3) ## [Dr. Greg: Trampoline injuries more prevalent than you might think](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-08-05/dr-greg-trampoline-injuries-more-prevalent-than-you-might-think) _2026-08-05 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ With summer weather, we often go outdoors for all sorts of activities, including jumping on a trampoline. Bailee Patel and Macy Risk are second year medical students at the University of Kentucky who have been studying the issue and how pediatric injuries can be prevented. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/08/drgreg-trampolines-web.mp3) ## [This week on Dr. Greg: the hidden dangers of sun exposure and what you can do to protect yourself](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-07-29/this-week-on-dr-greg-the-hidden-dangers-of-sun-exposure-and-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself) _2026-07-29 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ One of the great things about summer in the bluegrass is spending time outside. It's a great way to stay active, reduce stress and get some vitamin D. But it's also important to make sure our skin is protected. Dr. John D'Orazio, chief of pediatric hematology oncology at the University of Kentucky, joins the program to talk about sunburn, sunblock and everything in between. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/07/drgreg-sunprotection-web.mp3) ## [Dr. Greg: Kentucky to have two regional medical trauma centers in the near future](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-07-22/dr-greg-kentucky-to-have-two-regional-medical-trauma-centers-in-the-near-future) _2026-07-22 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Thanks to a new rural federal health grant, the University of Kentucky will be helping to establish two new regional trauma facilities in the commonwealth. Dr. Greg talks with Dr. Andrew Bernard; Paul A. Kearney MD endowed chair in trauma surgery at the University of Kentucky. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/07/drgreg-regionaltraumacenters-web.mp3) ## [New community program from UK encourages families to ‘move together’ for better health.](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-07-15/new-community-program-from-uk-encourages-families-to-move-together-for-better-health) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ “Families Moving Together’ is a community-based project to engage preschool-aged children and their caregivers to pursue a more active lifestyle. Dr. Greg talks with project co-leaders, Dee Dlugonski and Katherine Jury. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/07/drgreg-familiesmove-web.mp3) ## [What's behind the rise in violence in healthcare settings? Theresa Brown has some thoughts.](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-07-08/whats-behind-the-rise-in-violence-in-healthcare-settings-theresa-brown-has-some-thoughts) _2026-07-08 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Violence in health care settings is a growing problem in Kentucky and in other states as well. It is now a felony to assault a health care worker punishable by one to five years in prison. Teresa Brown is a nurse and writer who lives in Pittsburgh and has written numerous books about her experience as a nurse. She talks about a recent episode of violence in the workplace that left her shaken. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/07/drgreg-hospviolence-web.mp3) ## [Dr. Greg goes behind the scenes of Lexington's Therapeutic Recreation program(s)](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-07-01/dr-greg-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-lexingtons-therapeutic-recreation-programs) _2026-07-01 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Lexington Parks and Recreation has long offered programs that provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy activities through recreation, leisure, and play. Dr. Greg talks with Therapeutic Recreation Manager Jill Farmer. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/06/drgreg-therapeuticrec-web.mp3) ## [Period poverty still a persistent problem in much of Kentucky](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-06-24/period-poverty-still-a-persistent-problem-in-much-of-kentucky) _2026-06-24 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Period poverty often goes unseen, but its impact on women and teens is significant in the Commonwealth and beyond. Governor Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last month declaring May 11 through 17 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the Commonwealth. Dr. Greg recently got an update on the mission of the non-profit Period Y'all and its founder Skylar Davis. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/06/drgreg-periodpovertyupdate-web.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LbhL9BBBNOFG) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [In Central Kentucky, whole blood transfusions are becoming game-changing, pre-hospital interventions.](https://www.wuky.org/podcast/dr-greg-davis-on-medicine/2026-06-17/in-central-kentucky-whole-blood-transfusions-are-becoming-game-changing-pre-hospital-interventions) _2026-06-17 · Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine_ Severe bleeding is the primary cause of preventable fatalities in trauma patients. And a relatively new program in Fayette and surrounding counties is looking at how pre-hospital blood transfusions can save lives. Dr. Greg's guest this week is Dr. Andrew Bernard, the Paul A. Kearney, MD endowed chair in trauma surgery at the University of Kentucky who'll tell us more about the highly specialized,… [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s655/audio/2026/06/drgreg-andrewb-part1-web.mp3)