Celebrating the Heart of Healthcare- The Impact of Nurses
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Medicine is a team sport whether it’s a clinic or operating room. Nurses are there giving compassionate care. Meet the nurses supporting our Chief Medical Officers.
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Sickle Cell Treatments, New Hope
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Sickle cell disease is painful, costly and now possibly- curable. A new treatment reprograms a person’s own blood cells to fight the disease. We break down how it works and introduce you to a woman ready for relief.
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The Science Behind the Healing Power of Music
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Music stirs the soul, but can it heal the body? We’ll show you the science turning melodies into medicine.
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Open Mics with Dr. Stites - The History of Measles and its Historic Comeback
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000. It’s now making a comeback with outbreaks identified in numerous states including Kansas. It’s highly contagious and highly preventable. Infectious disease specialists put the current outbreak into perspective.
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From Car Wreck to Physical Rehab - Mayor Skoog
Open Mics With Dr. Stites
He woke up in the hospital, unsure why he was even there. Now the mayor of Overland Park is thanking the specialists who saved him.
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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.
info_outlineAs all eyes turn to Paris and the Summer Olympics, we explore expert care for elite athletes. You’ll meet the gold medal Olympians who chose The University of Kansas Health System to keep them healthy. Guests include orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vincent Key, Erik Kynard, 2012 Olympic high jump gold medalist, and Shawn Morelli, 3-time Paralympic cycling gold medalist.