Pelvic organ prolapse can affect many women of all ages and can have a major impact on their quality of life. But there are effective treatments. Pelvic organ prolapse Causes symptoms of uterine prolapse Treatments for uterine prolapse Dr. Leslie Rickey, a urologist and urogynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Rickey is also an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Female Incontinence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRS6236NnV4 Uterine Prolapse - Causes and Treatments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96mOshZHFh4 Minimally Invasive Bladder Repair for Stress Urinary Incontinence http://www.umm.edu/womenscenter/bladder_repair.htm Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery http://www.umm.edu/womenscenter/div_uro.htm Dr. Leslie Rickey http://www.umm.edu/doctors/leslie_m_rickey.html Distributed by Tubemogul.
Every day in the United States, about 60 people receive a new chance at life because of an organ transplant. In this interview, you’ll learn about kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, along with information about living kidney donation. Part One: History of transplantation Anti-rejection drugs Kidney transplants - patient evaluation Living kidney donation Minimally invasive kidney removal Organ matching Pancreas transplants for diabetes Islet cell transplant Part Two: Hepatitis and liver failure Liver transplants Living liver donors Steroid-free protocols United Network of Organ Sharing Guest: Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, head of the Division of Transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSvtuubW-aE Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmZocmKv0Sc Maryland ...
Cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, but it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this program, we learn about the newest approaches to treating pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract. Part Two: Liver cancer Sir-spheres Hepatic infusion therapy Heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy Pancreatic Surgery (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKNNJB-7FcI Pancreatic Surgery (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ruQ9bIVHLU Maryland Surgical Oncology Program http://www.umgcc.org/surgonc_program/index.htm Dr. H. Richard Alexander http://www.umm.edu/doctors/h.%20richard__alexander.html Distributed by Tubemogul.
Finding breast cancer early is important in order to treat it effectively. In this interview, we learn about the latest advances in screening and diagnosing breast cancer, including digital mammography, MRI, ultrasound and breast biopsies. Part One: Breast screening recommendations Risk factors for breast cancer Role of mammograms How digital mammography compares to film Who should have digital mammograms Difference between screening and diagnostic mammogram Vast majority of lumps are benign Part Two: Role of ultrasound in breast imaging Elastography Role of MRI in breast imaging Needle guided breast biopsies What causes benign breast lumps Dr. Jean Warner, radiologist and breast imaging specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and assistant professor of radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Mammography and Breast Imaging (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWTyHk9YGXw Mammography and Breast Imaging (Part ...
According to the American Lung Association, more than 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung disease, such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This interview covers lung disease and lung transplants. Part One: COPD – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emphysema Bronchitis Lung volume reduction surgery Lung transplants Waiting lists Organ matching Part Two: Lung transplants – success rate Preventing lung transplant rejection Inhaled cyclosporine Organ donation Guest: Dr. Aldo Iacono, medical director of lung transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Links: Lung Transplants (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rXpSyc0s48 Lung Transplants (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxf6Jh5gqBI Maryland Lung Transplant Program http://www.umm.edu/lung/index.htm Dr. Aldo Iacono http://www.umm.edu/doctors/aldo_t_iacono.html Distributed by Tubemogul.
Overview: A discussion of kidney problems with a focus on advanced, minimally invasive techniques to eat kidney stones, tumors and kidney removal. Part One: Kidney stones – what are they? Symptoms of kidney stones Lithotripsy Ureter scope and baskets Preventing kidney stones Part Two: Kidney cancer Laparoscopic tumor removal Cryosurgery Guest: Dr. Michael Phelan, a urologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Kidney Stones / Cancer (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkT57S92NtQ Kidney Stones / Cancer (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGT2kwrhuP8 Kidney Cancer Overview http://www.umgcc.org/gu_program/kidney.htm Dr. Michael Phelan http://www.umm.edu/doctors/michael_w_phelan.html Distributed by Tubemogul.
This interview focuses on the latest surgical approaches for treating breast cancer. Topics covered include -- Types of breast cancer -- Multi-disciplinary treatment team -- Surgery: lumpectomy vs. mastectomy -- Recovery time from surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Sentinel node biopsy -- Breast reconstruction Distributed by Tubemogul.
Millions of women suffer from chronic pelvic pain. In this program, our expert talks with Ellen Beth Levitt about some of the causes and treatments for chronic pelvic pain. The latest treatments are discussed, including minimally invasive surgery, either laparoscopically or with the use of a surgical robot, that enable women to recover faster. Part One: What is chronic pelvic pain? How chronic pelvic pain affects women's lives Endometriosis - what it is and treatments Endometriosis and fertility Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery Hysterectomy Ovarian cysts Part Two: Surgical robot for GYN surgery Benefits of surgical robot (minimally invasive) Fibroids - definition and treatment Myomectomy Uterine Fibroid Embolization Dr. Vadim Morozov, a gynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Morozov is also an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Maryland School of ...
Discussion of the cancers of blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Part One: Leukemia types: - Acute vs. chronic - Lymphocytic vs. myelogenous Leukemia symptoms Childhood leukemia Leukemia treatments Targeted therapies including Gleevec Bone marrow transplants Part Two: Multiple myeloma Lymph nodes Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Lymphoma symptoms Research/Clinical trials "Mini" transplants Dr. Maria Baer is the head of the Hematologic Malignancies Program at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Dr. Baer is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Leukemia and Lymphoma (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpT-36JYo28 Leukemia and Lymphoma (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1uhbAeKySw Maryland Hematologic Malignancies Program http://www.umgcc.org/hem_malig_program/index.htm Dr. Maria Baer http://www.umm.edu/doctors/maria_r_baer.html Distributed ...
Heart surgeons are now using robots to help them perform heart surgery, including coronary artery bypass operations. In this program, you'll see how sophisticated robots are allowing heart patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center to have bypass surgery without a big incision, resulting in faster recovery and fewer complications. ---------- Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery http://www.umm.edu/heart/tecab.htm Distributed by Tubemogul.
Heart surgeons are now using robots to help them perform heart surgery, including coronary artery bypass operations. In this program, you'll see how sophisticated robots are allowing heart patients at the University of Maryland Medical Center to have bypass surgery without a big incision, resulting in faster recovery and fewer complications. ---------- Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery http://www.umm.edu/heart/tecab.htm Distributed by Tubemogul.
Finding breast cancer early is important in order to treat it effectively. In this interview, we learn about the latest advances in screening and diagnosing breast cancer, including digital mammography, MRI, ultrasound and breast biopsies. Part One: Breast screening recommendations Risk factors for breast cancer Role of mammograms How digital mammography compares to film Who should have digital mammograms Difference between screening and diagnostic mammogram Vast majority of lumps are benign Part Two: Role of ultrasound in breast imaging Elastography Role of MRI in breast imaging Needle guided breast biopsies What causes benign breast lumps Dr. Jean Warner, radiologist and breast imaging specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and assistant professor of radiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Mammography and Breast Imaging (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWTyHk9YGXw Mammography and Breast Imaging (Part ...
This video describes how a cheerleader with a shoulder injury felt as good as new after arthroscopic shoulder surgery performed by Dr. James Dreese. Links: University of Maryland Sports Medicine http://www.umm.edu/sportsmedicine/ Kernan Hospital http://www.kernan.org Distributed by Tubemogul.
Cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, but it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this program, we learn about the newest approaches to treating pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract. Part One: The pancreas and its role in the body Risk factors for pancreatic cancer Symptoms of pancreatic cancer Diagnosing pancreatic cancer Identifying specific types of tumors Surgery for pancreatic surgery - the Whipple procedure Radiation and chemotherapy after surgery Guest: Dr. H. Richard Alexander, a surgical oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Pancreatic Surgery (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKNNJB-7FcI Pancreatic Surgery (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ruQ9bIVHLU Maryland Surgical Oncology Program http://www.umgcc.org/surgonc_program/index.htm Dr. H. Richard Alexander http://www.umm.edu/doctors/h.%20richard__alexander.html Distributed by Tubemogul.
Experts in Parkinson's disease have revised the guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disease in order to help people receive the best care. In this program, the Parkinson's disease specialist who was lead author of the guidelines explains what changes were made and why, along with the latest information about Parkinson's disease. Links: Parkinsonâ??s Disease Guidelines (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtM-aP9Gr28 Parkinsonâ??s Disease Guidelines (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWuvJyM2Ta4 Dr. William Weiner http://www.umm.edu/doctors/william_j_weiner.html Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center http://www.umm.edu/parkinsons/ Distributed by Tubemogul.
Overview: Millions of people have irregular heart rhythms, also called arrhythmias. Their hearts either beat too fast or too slow. These problems can be benign or they can also signal a life-threatening condition--sudden cardiac death-which is the number-one cause of death in the U.S. This program covers different kinds of heart rhythm problems and treatments. Part One: Irregular heart rhythms Causes of arrhythmias Symptoms of arrhythmia Testing for arrhythmia - ECG/EKG Sudden cardiac death Implanted defibrillators Pacemakers Part Two: Medical treatments for arrhythmias Cardiac ablation-how it works Different types of ablation PET/CT cardiac imaging Many are unaware of arrhythmias Guest: Dr. Stephen Shorofsky, a cardiologist and director of cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Shorofsky is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Heart Rhythm Abnormalities (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OQL6KY_2g Heart ...
Millions of women suffer from chronic pelvic pain. In this program, our expert talks with Ellen Beth Levitt about some of the causes and treatments for chronic pelvic pain. The latest treatments are discussed, including minimally invasive surgery, either laparoscopically or with the use of a surgical robot, that enable women to recover faster. Part One: What is chronic pelvic pain? How chronic pelvic pain affects women's lives Endometriosis - what it is and treatments Endometriosis and fertility Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery Hysterectomy Ovarian cysts Part Two: Surgical robot for GYN surgery Benefits of surgical robot (minimally invasive) Fibroids - definition and treatment Myomectomy Uterine Fibroid Embolization Dr. Vadim Morozov, a gynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Morozov is also an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Maryland School of ...
More than 85 percent of lung cancer cases are smoking-related. In this interview, we hear from a chest surgeon who specializes in treating lung and esophageal cancer about the trends in smoking in the United States. The interview also covers lung cancer, including how it develops and how it is treated. Part One: Cancer death rates Trends in smoking Lung cancer Pack years Second hand smoke Part Two: Diagnosing lung cancer Types of lung cancer Lung cancer symptoms Staging Lobectomy Recurrence Rate Dr. Richard Battafarano, head of thoracic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Battafarano is also an associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Lung Cancer Surgery (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvmoj_xEeUs Lung Cancer Surgery (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlAL7YuuQIM Maryland Thoracic Surgery http://www.umm.edu/thoracic/index.htm Dr. Richard Battafarano http://www.umm.edu/thoracic/contact.htm#Battafarano Distributed by ...
While we can’t see into the future, we can predict that our eyesight will change somewhat as we get older. In this interview, we learn about some of those changes and the latest treatments for these disorders that go along with aging. Part One: Definition of oculu-plastic surgery Drooping eyelids and treatments Other eyelid disorders and treatments Cysts Cataracts Part Two: Presbyopia (inability to see close-up) Glaucoma Tear duct problems and treatments Dry eyes and treatments Problems with blinking and treatments Sties in the eye Guest: Dr. Sajeev Kathuria, an ophthalmologist and the director of oculo-plastic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Kathuria is also an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Eye Disorders with Aging (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WwSzTkCedU Eye Disorders with Aging (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igC_P4IMDKo University Eye Care http://www.umm.edu/eyecare/ Dr. Sajeev ...
More than 85 percent of lung cancer cases are smoking-related. In this interview, we hear from a chest surgeon who specializes in treating lung and esophageal cancer about the trends in smoking in the United States. The interview also covers lung cancer, including how it develops and how it is treated. Part One: Cancer death rates Trends in smoking Lung cancer Pack years Second hand smoke Part Two: Diagnosing lung cancer Types of lung cancer Lung cancer symptoms Staging Lobectomy Recurrence Rate Dr. Richard Battafarano, head of thoracic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Battafarano is also an associate professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Lung Cancer Surgery (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvmoj_xEeUs Lung Cancer Surgery (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlAL7YuuQIM Maryland Thoracic Surgery http://www.umm.edu/thoracic/index.htm Dr. Richard Battafarano http://www.umm.edu/thoracic/contact.htm#Battafarano Distributed by ...
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