Chronic Briefs

Chronic Briefs

“Laughter is the best medicine.” We’ve all heard this axiom, but radio host Dan Malito, who suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis, took this as a call to action. Hoping to provide relief to himself and others who suffer from a debilitating illness, he uses his unique take on the world to make people laugh, cry, and think. Dan’s history with disease started early - he was eleven years old when, after two years of flu-like symptoms — including fever, chills, and joint aches —his parents finally heard the diagnosis: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), now known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). | www.newyorkrep.org

Episodes

March 26, 2017 3 mins
In this episode, Daniel closes out the first year of this series with a pass through the seasons.
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In this episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel discusses his 40th birthday! And all the aches and pains that go along with it.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
In our New Year themed episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel discusses the joys of insurance, deductibles and the trip of the pharmacy.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
In our holiday-themed episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel discusses the challenges with relatives and gifts.
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March 6, 2017 3 mins
In this episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel discusses the most awkward chapter of middle school health class... sex.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
In this episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel takes a look back at one of the alternative medical treatments he has endured as a 30-year alum of autoimmune disease.
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March 6, 2017 3 mins
In this episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel introduces us to the German word Schadenfreude, and the challenges that some folks face sharing the same airspace as someone who is handicapped.
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March 6, 2017 3 mins
In this episode of "Chronic Briefs", Daniel introduces us to the agony and the ecstasy of handicap parking.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
In this episode of "Chronic Briefs", Daniel explains basic bathroom etiquette and the phrase "examine your zipper".
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March 6, 2017 5 mins
In this episode of “Chronic Briefs”, Daniel opens up about the host of symptoms  visited upon the chronically ill when subjected to modern pharmaceuticals.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
In this episode of "Chronic Briefs", Daniel talks about his experience with physical therapy and his first physical therapist, George.
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March 6, 2017 4 mins
Welcome to the first episode of "Chronic Briefs", a comedic look at living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In this episode, Daniel Malito enlightens the challenges of getting dressed with his artificial joints.
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