Maryland Health Today

Epilepsy Update - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, November 2, 2009 11:30:00 EST

Epilepsy is a neurological condition caused by a disruption in the brain's electrical activity, resulting in seizures. Those seizures affect people in different ways. This program includes the latest information about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for epilepsy. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Tricia Ting defines epilepsy and discusses seizure types, diagnosis, EEG testing, first aid and seizures that last too long.

Epilepsy Update - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, November 2, 2009 11:30:00 EST

Epilepsy is a neurological condition caused by a disruption in the brain's electrical activity, resulting in seizures. Those seizures affect people in different ways. This program includes the latest information about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for epilepsy. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Tricia Ting discusses medications for epilepsy treatment procedures, emerging epilepsy treatments, ketogenic diet, other diet studies and pregnancy and epilepsy.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, October 19, 2009 13:30:00 EST

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, affects more than one million people in the United States. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Raymond Cross discusses the causes of IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, medical treatments, infusion therapy and dietary concerns.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, October 19, 2009 13:30:00 EST

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, affects more than one million people in the United States. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Stephen Kavic discusses IBD complications, including fistulas, abscesses, and obstructions. Other topics covered are surgical interventions, strictureplasty, minimally invasive surgery, resection, J-pouch surgery, and colon cancer risk.

Schizophrenia - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, October 5, 2009 12:00:00 EST

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects more than 2 million Americans. In this interview by Dr. Anthony Lehman, you will learn the latest about symptoms and treatments for schizophrenia, as well as what happens within the brain when people have this disease. Some common misconceptions about schizophrenia are also discussed. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Lehman discusses schizophrenia symptoms, diagnosing schizophrenia, types of schizophrenia, and societal and family issues.

Schizophrenia - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, October 5, 2009 12:00:00 EST

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects more than 2 million Americans. In this interview by Dr. Anthony Lehman, you will learn the latest about symptoms and treatments for schizophrenia, as well as what happens within the brain when people have this disease. Some common misconceptions about schizophrenia are also discussed. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Lehman discusses the causes of schizophrenia, brain imaging, and treatments including medications and psychological and social therapies

Arteries and Veins - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, September 21, 2009 11:30:00 EST

This program with Dr. Rajabrata Sarkar features information on diagnosing and treating problems in the vascular system, the network of arteries and veins that keeps blood supplied to all parts of the body. Conditions discussed in this show include aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins.

Arteries and Veins - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, September 21, 2009 11:30:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Rajabrata Sarkar discusses veins, venous reflux, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, DVT risk factors and variocose veins.

Sleep and Insomnia - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 31, 2009 11:15:00 EST

Sleep is not just beneficial - it is important for survival. Sleep enables the mind and the body to function normally. But getting enough sleep is a difficult problem for many people. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, a sleep expert describes the different stages of sleep, and talks about the causes and latest treatments for insomnia.

Sleep and Insomnia - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 31, 2009 11:15:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Steven Scharf discusses sleep hygiene, definition of insomnia, causes of insomnia, when to see a sleep specialist, insomnia treatments including sleeping pills, cognitive therapy and melatonin.

Primary Care/Infections - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 17, 2009 11:00:00 EST

Your primary care doctor can play an important role in keeping you healthy. This show discusses the role of primary care physicians and what you can do as a patient to make the most of your visit to the doctor. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Richard Colgan discusses family medicine, family medicine as a specialty, how often to see a primary care doctor, upper respiratory infections, flu, viruses, antibiotics and urinary tract infections.

Primary Care/Infections - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 17, 2009 11:00:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Richard Colgan continues discussing family medicine. Topics include annual physicals, health history, choosing a doctor, patient education, training of medical students and residents and prevention strategies.

Surgical Critical Care - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 3, 2009 13:30:00 EST

This program covers critical care medicine, which is also called intensive care. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Steven Johnson discusses some of the common issues, treatments and complications related to intensive care. Topics include intensivists, trach tubes, respirators and ventilators, ECMO, kidney dialysis, digestion support, liver dialysis, lowering infection risk and sepsis.

Surgical Critical Care - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, August 3, 2009 13:30:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview on surgical critical care, or intensive care, Dr. Steven Johnson looks at pancreatitis, a condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas, which can rapidly become a serious condition. Topics include pancreatitis, gallstones, treatments and diabetes.

Menopause - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, July 27, 2009 09:30:00 EST

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life - not a medical problem. But many women have a tough time with menopausal symptoms and they're looking for safe and effective ways to get relief. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. May Blanchard defines menopause, and discusses the factors affecting menopause, perimenopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness and sleep disturbances.

Menopause - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, July 27, 2009 09:30:00 EST

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life - not a medical problem. But many women have a tough time with menopausal symptoms and they're looking for safe and effective ways to get relief. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. May Blanchard lists the ways to alleviate menopause symptoms, discusses hormone replacement therapy, natural estrogens, estrogen patches and creams, and diet and exercise.

Colorectal and Other GI Cancers - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:00:00 EST

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. And, its the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In part one of this two part interview, you will learn about colon polyps, colonoscopies, virtual colonoscopies, and colorectal cancer risks

Colorectal and Other GI Cancers - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:00:00 EST

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. And, its the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Hanna discusses rectal cancer, cancer treatments, sir-spheres, heated chemotherapy, and pancreatic cancer.

Reflux and Surgery - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, June 19, 2009 10:30:00 EST

Reflux, GERD, heartburn - they are all names for the same common condition that affects millions of people. This program explores the causes and treatments for reflux, and the role of surgery in treating it. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Adrian Park discusses symptoms of reflux, foods that aggravate reflux, lifestyle modifications, medical treatments and laparoscopic surgery for reflux.

Reflux and Surgery - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, June 19, 2009 10:30:00 EST

Reflux, GERD, heartburn - they are all names for the same common condition that affects millions of people. This program explores the causes and treatments for reflux, and the role of surgery in treating it. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Adrian Park discusses the types of laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive kidney removal, surgical planning - computer mapping, advances in surgical techniques, simulator training and MASTRI Center.