Physician Interviews | Penn Medicine

Options in Breast Reconstructive Microsurgery

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:37:00 +0000

How are the latest advances in autogenous breast reconstruction changing the landscape of options available to women after mastectomy? Joseph Serletti, MD, FACS, the Henry Royster - William Maul Measey professor of surgery and chief of the division of plastic surgery at Penn Medicine, discusses the ...

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Current Research on Preterm Birth

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:20:00 +0000

The preterm birth rate in the United States is increasing, despite efforts to expand research and studies in this area. What are some of the risk factors for preterm birth, and are there any ways we can prevent preterm birth? Michal Elovitz, MD, associate professor of...

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Endoscopic Brain Surgery, In 3-D

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0000

3-D technology is making its way from the movies, into the operating room. How is this technology enhancing brain surgeries? Dr. John Y.K. Lee, medical director of the Penn Gamma Knife Center and assistant professor of neurosurgery at Penn Medicine, describes the advantages of using 3-D technology for removing various types of ventral skull-based tumors, and says the stereoscopic views provided...

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TORS for Sleep Apnea

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:27:00 +0000

Sleep Apnea can be prevalent in various segments of society, and there are many treatment options. On Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine this week, Dr. Erica Thaler discusses some of these treatment options with host Dr. Lee Freedman. Among these options is TORS - Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS). The discussion includes how to evaluate potential candidates, effectiveness, and when the...

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Advantages of Bloodless Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:31:00 +0000

Patients may choose bloodless medicine for either medical or ethical reasons. How safe and effective are bloodless procedures, compared to more traditional approaches? Dr. Patricia Ford, clinical associate professor of medicine, medical director of the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery and director of the peripheral stem cell program at Penn Medicine, says that while bloodless medicine...

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Adolescent Reproductive Health Conditions and Fertility Preservation

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0000

Primary and secondary amenorrhea can have various underlying causes among adolescents, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS), thyroid disease, and atypical body weight. What types of behavior and lifestyle modifications should be the first steps for adolescent patients with irregular menstruation? Dr. Suleena Kalra, assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at...

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An Update on Common Esophageal Disorders

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Millions of Americans have esophageal disorders, ranging in severity from gastroesophogeal reflux (or GERD) to eosinophilic esophagitis to esophageal cancer. A diet rich in acidic or fatty foods can be to blame, but there are a number of other factors that may contribute to the development of GI disorders. When can physicians rely on empirical use of proton pump inhibitors, and when is endoscopy...

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New Surgical Approaches To Treating Colorectal Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Globally, cancer of the colon and rectum is the third leading cause of cancer for males and the fourth leading cause for females. Penn Medicine surgeon Dr. Brian Kann discusses new surgical techniques employed to treat this disease with host Dr. Lee Freedman. In addition to the newer single incision laparoscopy and robotic surgery techniques, Dr. Kann discusses how to asses which surgical...

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New Trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:28:00 +0000

Host Dr. Lee Freedman talks with Dr. Lawrence Levin, interim chair and associate professor of oral surgery and pharmacology, and chief of the division of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Penn Medicine, about oral and dental issues commonly seen in the physician's office. When should an oral surgeon get involved with patients suffering from sleep apnea? What do you need to know about dental...

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Hearing Restoration Surgery & Cochlear Implants

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:30:00 +0000

In this week's Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine, Dr. Michael Ruckenstein's discussion with host, Dr. Lee Freedman centers around the only human sense that can be restored - hearing. The discussion centers on which patients with hearing loss would benefit from Cochlear Implants instead of hearing aids. Additionally, the discussion touches on the role of personal music devices in hearing...

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Recent Advances In The Identification And Treatment Of Aortic Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:43:00 +0000

Dr. Grace Wang, a vascular surgeon in the division of vascular and endovascular surgery at Penn Medicine, discusses Aortic Disease from a surgeon's perspective, with host Lee Freedman. Among the topics discussed are the importance of history and physical exams, imaging modalities, genetic components, management of anneurisms, surveillance, outpatient and inpatient care. Source: ReachMD |...

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Neurosurgical Quality Improvement Measures & Patients With Degenerative Disc Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:30:00 +0000

How much do quality improvement efforts improve quality of life for neurosurgical patients? Host Dr. Lee Freedman talks to Dr. Neil Malhotra, assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the Penn Neurological Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital, about new efforts to improve outcomes in this area. They also look at latest treatments and techniques in Dr. Malhotra's...

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Bladder Cancer Treatment and Preserving Quality Of Life

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:35:00 +0000

With 70,000 new cases each year in the US, bladder cancer is more common than many Americans may realize. As many as half of cases are caused by smoking, and many others are caused by environmental or occupational exposure. In determining appropriate treatment, staging and diagnosis are critical. Dr. Thomas Guzzo discusses the various treatment options with host Lee Freedman, with the overall...

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevention

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:25:00 +0000

How do we proactively assess our patients' cardiovascular disease risk? Host Dr. Lee Freedman talks with Dr. Emil DeGoma, director of the Preventive Cardiovascular Program at Penn Medicine. Are traditional risk assessments enough? What else can we be doing for patients? Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: November 14, 2011

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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Treatment Approaches to Intracranial Aneurysms

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Dr. Michelle Smith, assistant professor of neurosurgery at Penn Medicine, discusses with host Dr. Lee Freedman her patients' fears about aneurysms. Dr. Smith talks about the studies she uses that typically show changes of the aneurysms over time in order to enable her to follow these aneurysms. They discuss aneurysm structure and the relationship to risk, along with new treatments for...

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The Latest on Ocular Gene Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:25:00 +0000

Host Dr. Lee Freedman and Dr. Jean Bennett, the FM Kirby Professor of Epistemology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explore how the study of molecular genetics of inherited retinal degenerations can help develop treatments for congenital eye disorders, as well as adult-onset diseases and possibly disorders that affect the body outside the eye. Source: ReachMD | Originally...

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Gene Therapy News: What Does It Mean for You?

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:04:00 +0000

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania announced breakthrough early research news in treating advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients with genetically engineered versions of their own T cells. Following a flurry of articles about gene therapy and leukemia, how can you determine what this news could mean for you? In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Porter--the study's...

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Bladder Cancer and Quality Of Life

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:31:00 +0000

Bladder Cancer is common - 70,000 new cases each year in the U.S. As many as 50% of cases are caused by smoking. Many others are caused by environmental or occupational exposure. Staging and diagnosis are critical in determining appropriate treatment. Dr. Thomas Guzzo discusses the risk factors and various treatment options with host Lee Freedman with the overall goal to preserve quality of...

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Incisionless Brain Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:12:00 +0000

Jason G. Newman, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, discusses how minimally invasive surgery is generally an attractive option, but brain...

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The Promise of Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:01:00 +0000

Because the lungs are sensitive to radiation, treating lung cancer can be challenging. What's the current standard of care for the management of inoperable non-small cell lung cancer, and how might proton therapy benefit patients with this ...

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Innovative Technologies in Interventional Pulmonology

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Interventional pulmonology offers patients with airway disorders a variety of innovative procedures, including endobronchial stenting, laser bronchoscopy and endobronchial brachytherapy. Daniel Sterman, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the interventional pulmonology program at Penn Medicine, talks about the state of the art in interventional pulmonology for treating...

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Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +0000

What advantages are there to using proton therapy to treat brain tumors? Is proton therapy most effective when used alone or when it is integrated with conventional radiation therapy? What patients might benefit the most from proton therapy for treating their brain tumors? Robert Lustig, MD, professor of clinical radiation oncology ...

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Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:33:00 +0000

Although gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, or GEP-NETs, are relatively common, they are often indolent. However, GEP-NETs can metastasize in a small portion of the population, so physicians should be aware of symptoms and screening tools. The ...

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Beyond Dry Eyes: Signs of Sjogren's Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Sjogren's syndrome is a commonly overlooked autoimmune disorder. Dry eyes and whole-body dryness are just two of the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome that can suggest other conditions as well. How does Sjogren's present itself beyond dry eyes, and how severe is the condition? Frederick Vivino, MD, FACR, clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania...

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Novel Approaches to Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant

noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0000

The conventional bone marrow transplant procedure can have many side effects, and the traditional procedure can be especially risky for older patients or other patients with comorbidities. How are novel approaches of bone marrow and stem cell...

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