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 ...
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 ...
Urinary incontinence and disorders of the bladder and pelvic organs affect many women of all ages and can have a major impact on their quality of life. But there are effective treatments. Disorders relating to the pelvic organs Types of urinary incontinence Urge incontinence - definition and treatments Stress incontinence - definition and treatments Guest: 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.
More surgical procedures can be now performed be performed minimally invasively, also know as laparoscopically, meaning the surgeon uses smaller incisions and the recovery time is usually faster for the patient. In this video podcast, Dr. Patricia Turner discusses the evolution of minimally invasive surgery as well as what kinds of conditions can be treated in this way. She also talks about surgical treatments for problems in the endocrine system. Part One: Benefits of laparoscopic surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures Development of laparoscopic surgery University of Maryland's pioneering work in this field Surgical and imaging advances Dr. Patricia Turner, a general surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Maryland Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery http://www.umm.edu/general_surgery/mis_program.htm Dr. Patricia Turner http://www.umm.edu/doctors/patricia_l_turner.html Distributed by ...
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 ...
Millions of people get sick every year because of contaminated food or food that has not been handled properly. In this interview, you'll learn about the different types of food-borne illnesses, the symptoms and best treatments. The program also covers prevention and what you can do to protect yourself against food-borne illness when you travel. Part One: Causes of food poisoning Bacteria, such as salmonella Viruses, including Norwalk Parasites that cause illness E-coli-increasing cause of illness Symptoms of food-borne illness When to seek medical care Who is at greater risk Food handling safety Part Two: Precautions when traveling Food and water considerations Medications to bring Hepatitis A symptoms and prevention Vaccines for hepatitis and typhoid Norovirus Vaccine research development Guest: Dr. James Nataro, professor of pediatrics, medicine and microbiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Nataro is also associate director of the Center for Vaccine Development and vice ...
What and how you eat as a child will have a lasting effect on the rest of your life. In this interview, an expert in children's nutrition talks about a variety of issues involving children's nutrition, including obesity rates and children who may fall behind the growth curve with a condition known as failure-to-thrive. Distributed by Tubemogul.
From botox treatment to breast enlargement, more than 10 million cosmetic procedures are performed each year in the United States, and that number is on the rise. In this interview, we learn about some of the latest advances in cosmetic surgery, including the use of minimally invasive techniques. Distributed by Tubemogul.
More than two million Americans have epilepsy, a disorder that causes recurrent seizures. It can be a frightening diagnosis, but there are new ways of evaluating and treating epilepsy, and you'll learn more about them in this program. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, just as it is for men. The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women than in men, and it is important for women to be aware of them. The symptoms and the latest treatments are discussed in this interview, along with a condition known as pulmonary hypertension. Part One: Trends in heart disease Types of heart disease Classic heart attack symptoms Women's heart attack symptoms Coronary artery blockages Heart disease prevention Cholesterol and blood pressure Part Two: Pulmonary hypertension Illnesses related to pulmonary hypertension Symptoms Treatments Research Dr. Myung Park, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Heart Disease in Women (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKY9or1e0_A Heart Disease in Women (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w133WAIYTI0 Maryland Heart Center http://www.umm.edu/heart/ Dr. ...
Advances in organ transplantation are allowing more people to have a second chance at life and survive serious health problems, including kidney and liver failure. The number of people who need an organ transplant is much greater than the supply of donated organs. When it comes to kidney transplants, however, living donors are helping to alleviate the shortage. In this program, you'll learn about the process of living kidney donation, for both donor and recipient. Part One: Kidney anatomy and function Causes of kidney failure Dialysis Kidney transplant waiting lists Benefits of kidneys from living donors Organ matching Minimally-invasive surgery for donors Who can donate a kidney Anti-rejection medication Part Two: The kidney transplant operation Recovery period Anti-rejection therapies Steroid-free protocol Induction therapy Pancreas and kidney transplants Research advances Dr. Matthew Cooper is a transplant surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center an associate professor of surgery at the ...
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological disease that usually develops when people are young adults. This interview covers the symptoms, diagnosis and latest treatments for MS, as well as some recent advances and research initiatives that offer hope to people who have MS. Part One: Definition of MS Symptoms Diagnosis Types of MS Medicines-Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif When to start therapy Part Two: Interview with entertainer Rain Pryor MS research Vitamin D Stem cells Role of physical therapy Dr. Walter Royal, director of the Maryland Center for MS at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Royal is also an associate professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Multiple Sclerosis Update (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHEacfzYUQ Multiple Sclerosis Update (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBlSExabHAs Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis http://www.umm.edu/ms/index.htm Dr. Walter ...
The sound of the human voice is something unique to each person. This program deals with preventing and treating the most common voice problems. Topics covered include -- Laryngitis -- -- Throat Infections -- Voice rest -- Polyps/Nodules -- Evaluating voice problems -- Surgery -- Vocal therapy -- Vocal fold lesions -- Vocal paralysis -- Protecting your voice -- Things that dry out the vocal cords -- Vocal irritants -- Vocal abuse Distributed by Tubemogul.
Radiation therapy is an important part of cancer treatment. And with advances in technology, doctors are now able to use radiation to treat tumors more precisely than ever before. In this interview, we'll learn about new approaches in cancer care using radiation therapy. -------- Maryland Radiation Oncology Program http://www.umgcc.org/radiation_oncology_program/index.htm Distributed by Tubemogul.
Colon cancer, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease are common problems in the gastrointestinal system. In this interview, you’ll find out important information about diagnosing and treating these disorders. Part One: Colon cancer prevention Screening recommendations Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy Virtual colonoscopy Polyps “Pill cam” for diagnosing GI problems Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis) Part Two: Causes of liver disease Hepatitis Vaccines for hepatitis Fatty liver Guest: Dr. Jean-Pierre Raufman, the head of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Gastrointestinal System Disorders (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixnZ6nkoeUA Gastrointestinal System Disorders (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_u5d-TRtng Maryland Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program http://www.umm.edu/ibd/ Maryland Digestive ...
Overview: There are many new techniques to help our faces look more youthful as we age. In this interview, you’ll learn about the latest tools in the field of facial plastic surgery, including some non-surgical treatments. Part One: Facial changes with aging Impact of genetics on the face Treating forehead lines Blepharoplasty - treatment for sagging eyelids Rhinoplasty - nose surgery Chin implants Liposuction for the face Part Two: Laser treatments for aging skin Sun spots, wrinkles, age spots Precautions following laser treatments Wrinkle fillers - how they work Facelifts - different options Reconstructive ear surgery Guest: In Part One: Dr. Thomas Le, director of facial plastic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Le is also assistant professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. In Part Two: Dr. Bryan Ambro, a facial plastic surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of ...
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.
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 ...
Babies usually develop normally during pregnancy but sometimes the fetus can be at risk of health problems. That’s where a specialist in maternal/fetal medicine comes in. In this interview, we’ll learn how these experts diagnose and treat health challenges for babies before they are born. Part One: What is maternal/fetal medicine? First trimester problems How first trimester problems are detected Chromosomal abnormalities Different types of ultrasound Nuchal translucency screening Imaging the fetal heart and blood flow Part Two: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome Fetoscopy laser Special treatment once babies are delivered Fetal growth restriction Research into best time to deliver a high-risk baby Guest: Dr. Ahmet Baschat, a maternal/fetal medicine specialist at the Center for Advanced Fetal Care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Baschat is also an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Maryland School of ...
Many children have tummy aches and other digestive problems, and they usually are not serious. But sometimes these common childhood ailments can be the sign of something that needs medical attention. In this interview, we'll learn the latest about these disorders and how they are treated. Guest: Dr. Steven Czinn, chief of pediatrics at the University of Maryland Medical Center and director of the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Dr. Czinn is also chairman and professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Links: Pediatric Digestive Disorders (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZw3Vc5F19I Pediatric Digestive Disorders (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjX5mZ1D7KQ Dr. Steven Czinn http://www.umm.edu/doctors/steven_j_czinn.html Maryland Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/peds-gi.htm Distributed by Tubemogul.
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