Life-Saving Gift: The First Living Liver Transplant at The University of Kansas Health System
Morning Medical Update
Experience the inspiring story of Marina and Brandon—the first donor and recipient in The University of Kansas Health System’s living liver transplant program. Marina’s courageous donation gave Brandon a new lease on life, while both experienced remarkable recoveries. Learn how living liver transplants work and how one gift can change lives forever.
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Morning Medical Update - Heart Health and the holidays, how to protect your cardiac health
Morning Medical Update
The holidays can mean parties, binge drinking and rushing around. It can be exhausting. It can also be hard on your heart. We discuss "holiday heart." Our team of doctors also shows you how easy it is to get a clear baseline with a simple cardiac test.
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When Family Is the Cure: A Blood Cancer Survival Story
Morning Medical Update
When doctors couldn’t cure John Belfonte's blood cancer alone, family stepped in — and saved his life. Up next, the powerful story of how love, science, and one selfless act led to a cure.
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From Diagnosis to Degree: Law Student Triumphs Over Cancer
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She faced one of life’s biggest battles — and still made it to graduation day. Coming up, the inspiring story of a law student who didn’t let cancer stop her from chasing her dream.
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Revolutionizing Lung Care with Robotics: More Accurate Answers, Sooner
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Getting answers for your lungs just got easier. We’ll show you how our robotic program provides a more precise way to diagnose and treat lung conditions.
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From Chemotherapy to Bone Marrow Transplant
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She went in for a routine check-up and then life changed forever- cancer. That led to chemotherapy and eventually a bone marrow transplant. But now she’s back doing what she loves and thriving
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High School Athlete Overcomes Knee Injuries and Wins State Championship
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A devastating knee injury sidelines a 16-year-old. But surgery was the key to getting back on the field and back to powerlifting. Hear from the young athlete and his medical team.
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Morning Medical Update - Sisters Share a Family History of Breast Cancer
Morning Medical Update
Two sisters share more than just family bond- they also share a breast cancer diagnosis. We take a look at genetics and breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer and AI
Morning Medical Update
We use AI for everything from home decorating to cover letters. But did you ever wonder how it could be used for detecting breast cancer? We explore the use and the limitations of AI. And look at how some health systems use it.
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Kidney donation- How to start that conversation!
Morning Medical Update
It’s an incredible story of a young woman needing a kidney to live and how social media helped her find her match. Now these two young women share their story. We discuss living kidney donations and how to get that conversation started.
info_outlineFor athletes, what happens off the field can be just as crucial as game day. We take a closer look at what happens when two high school athletes spend their summer training at The University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Spoiler alert… these workouts are about more than just building strength.