Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Precision Prevention
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Our genes contain clues to our health. Doctors can now use these clues to tailor treatments to each patient. We discuss precision medicine and what we know about the role of genetics in health care.
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New Hope for Phantom Limb Pain: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation – or TMR – offers new hope for people who've lost a limb but struggle with phantom pain. Our doctors discuss how TMR works to help people live pain free. Guests include orthopedic surgeon and microsurgeon Dr. Jacob Brubacher.
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One Selfless Man Sparks Kidney Chain Helping to Save Twelve Strangers
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
April marks National Donate Life month. We explore a kidney chain involving 24 patients across eight different states. What does it take to pull this off? Learn about the coordination that makes this happen. Guests include Medical Director of Kidney and Nephrology Medicine Dr. Diane Cibrik, Director of Nursing, Center for Transplantation Jaime Bartley, Director of Transplant Services for the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation Krista Sweeney, Transplant Surgeon for the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation Dr. Michael Reese, Transplant Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sean Kumer, Living...
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Open Mics with Dr. Stites - Long COVID
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Tens of millions of people around the world have recovered from an acute COVID infection ... only to face additional symptoms that can linger for months or years. We review long COVID research and hear from a patient.
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The Hidden Burdens of Parkinson’s Disease
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Parkinson’s Disease is more than a tremor and stiff muscles. Some patients experience delusions and hallucinations. We explore the hidden burdens of Parkinson’s Disease.
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Protecting Sexual Health Following Prostate Surgery
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
We explore techniques that can reduce nerve damage and protect sexual function.
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Science Behind Breastfeeding
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Breastfeeding benefits mom and baby, so why are so many infants missing out? Discover the science and explore the barriers keeping families from best practices.
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Food Insecurity
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Food insecurity affects health, but what if doctors could prescribe food just like medicine? Explore a new program helping patients make healthy choices.
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Advanced Endoscopic GI Cancer Procedures
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Imagine treating GI cancers with precision, while sparing patients from major surgery. We explore the powerful new tools in gastrointestinal care offering faster recovery and life-changing outcomes.
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10 Years After the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,What is the State of ALS Research?
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Ten years since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. We explore the real impacts of that viral trend. New research and novel drugs but still no cure. Meet one woman who is not giving up, but is giving back, in the face of a terminal diagnosis.
info_outlineNurses share some of the most complex wounds, infection and pain for patients here at the health system. These extraordinary nurses and nurse practitioners share their expert advice that we can all learn from as we celebrate nurse's week.