Maryland Health Today

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.

Shoulder Injuries - Part One

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

Shoulder injuries are among the most common types of sports-related injuries. They include tendonitis and rotator cuff tears. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. James Dreese discusses shoulder injuries and athletes, symptoms, causes and treatments of shoulder tendonitis and symptoms and causes of rotator cuff tears.

Shoulder Injuries - Part Two

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

Shoulder injuries are among the most common types of sports-related injuries. They include tendonitis and rotator cuff tears. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. James Dreese discusses treatments for rotator cuff tears such as cortisone injections, surgery and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Dreese also speaks about recovery including, physical therapy. Other topics include shoulder dislocation and stretching to prevent injuries.

Pediatric Emergencies & Asthma - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, June 1, 2009 11:00:00 EST

Asthma is the most common chronic illness of school-age children. It is one of the main reasons that children need to go to the emergency department. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Keyvan Rafei lists the reasons for pediatric ER visits. He also explains the increases in asthma emergencies, anatomy involved with asthma, symptoms of asthma attacks and allergy triggers.

Pediatric Emergencies & Asthma - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, June 1, 2009 11:00:00 EST

Asthma is the most common chronic illness of school-age children. It is one of the main reasons that children need to go to the emergency department. In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Keyvan Rafei speaks about managing asthma in kids, everyday asthma treatments, rescue medicines, severity classification and the national standards for asthma treatment.

Adolescent Health Concerns - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, May 11, 2009 13:00:00 EST

Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. But during that time, there are also some important health issues to consider, including vaccinations, sexuality and STDs. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Ligia Peralta talks about some of the most common health issues for teenagers and provides insight on how to communicate with teens about these issues.

Adolescent Health Concerns - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, May 11, 2009 13:00:00 EST

In the second part of this two part interview, Dr. Ligia Peralta continues discussing adolescent health concerns. Topics include the human papilloma virus and HPV vaccine, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and adolescents, and health messages targeted to teenagers.

Cancer: Radiation Therapy - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, April 27, 2009 11:30:00 EST

Radiation therapy is part of the treatment plan for more than half of all cancer patients. This program explores advances in technology that are making radiation therapy more precise and easier for patients, and includes a discussion about the types of cancer that can be treated with radiation. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. William Regine covers the role of radiation therapy in cancer treatment, how radiation therapy works, planning process before treatment, trilogy linear accelerator, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, new technology to shorten treatment time, and side effects of radiation.

Cancer: Radiation Therapy - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, April 27, 2009 11:30:00 EST

In the second part of this two-part interview, Dr. William Regine continues discussing the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer. Topics include advances in precision, equipment compensates for patient's breathing, compensating for tumor movement, prostate cancer - new GPS-type tracking (Calypso system), surface map of body for radiation (Vision RT) and research in radiation therapy.

Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, April 13, 2009 11:30:00 EST

Every day in the United States, about 60 people receive a new chance at life because of an organ transplant. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Benjamin Philosophe talks about kidney, liver and pancreas transplants, along with information about living kidney donation.

Kidney, Liver and Pancreas Transplants - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, April 13, 2009 11:00:00 EST

In the second part of this two part interview, Dr. Benjamin Philosophe discusses hepatitis and liver failure, liver transplants, living liver donors, steroid-free protocols and the United Network of Organ Sharing.

Stress, Anxiety and Depression - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 30, 2009 10:45:00 EST

Life has become stressful for many people because of the turbulence in the economy. In this interview, psychiatrist Jill RachBeisel, MD, describes the physical and emotional impact of stress and discusses strategies to cope with stress and related conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Stress, Anxiety and Depression - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 30, 2009 10:45:00 EST

In the second part of this two part interview on stress, anxiety and depresion, Dr. Jill RachBeisel discusses the connection between depression and stress, symptoms and treatments of depression, medical conditions associated with depression, medication and counseling, and children and depression.

Parkinson's Disease Guidelines - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 16, 2009 14:00:00 EST

Experts in Parkinson's disease have revised the guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disease in order to help people receive the best care. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. William Weiner discusses symptoms, diagnosis and the progression of Parkinson's disease. He also covers medications, such as Levodopa, and other drugs for motor fluctuations.

Parkinson's Disease Guidelines - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 16, 2009 14:00:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Weiner continues discussing Parkinson's disease. Topics include deep brain stimulation, complementary therapies, benefits of exercise, physical and speech therapy, emotional effects of Parkinson's disease, depression and anxiety, clinical trials and more.

Lung Transplants - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 2, 2009 09:30:00 EST

According to the American Lung Association, more than 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung disease, such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This interview covers lung disease and lung transplants. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Iacono discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, emphysema, bronchitis, lung volume reduction surgery, lung transplants, waiting lists, and organ matching.

Lung Transplants - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, March 2, 2009 09:30:00 EST

In part two of this two part interview, Dr. Iacono continues discussing lung disease and lung transplants. Topics include the success rate of lung transplants, preventing lung transplant rejection, inhaled cyclosporine and organ donation.

Blood Vessel Disorders - Part One

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, February 16, 2009 09:00:00 EST

Blood clots and other types of blockages in blood vessels in the legs can have serious health consequences. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Ziv Haskal discusses deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, DVT symptoms, risk factors and treatments, blood thinners, the importance of follow up after DVT treatment, post-thrombotic syndrome and interventional radiology treatments.

Blood Vessel Disorders - Part Two

agoldberg1@umm.edu (University of Maryland Medical Center) — Monday, February 16, 2009 09:00:00 EST

In part two of this two-part interview, Dr. Ziv Haskal continues discussing blood vessel disorders. Topics include peripheral arterial disease, claudication, PAD symptoms and risk factors, diagnosing PAD, teatments, stents, and prevention.