In this interview, M. Sean Grady, MD, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Penn Medicine, discusses pituitary tumors. Dr. Grady's discussion includes the pituitary disorders (including ...
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In this interview, Steven Cannady, MD (left) and Oren Friedman, MD (right) of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn Medicine review surgery to restore the appe...
In this interview, Gordon Baltuch, MD , examines the future of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and other debilitating brain health issues. DBS uses an implanted device to de...
In this discussion, Kristy Weber, MD , provides an an oncologist's perspective on a common presentation in primary care--the patient with a lump arising subcutaneously or from the surface of a b...
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In this update, Steven Brem, MD , discusses the latest diagnostic technologies and surgical and medical treatments for malignant brain tumors and reviews the potential of these advances to imp...
As a neurosurgeon, William C. Welch, MD, FACS, FICS, brings a wealth of experience and insight to this discussion of the surgical treatment options for lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical stenos...
In this interview, Giorgos Karakousis, MD, of Penn Medicine, offers an overview of Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), for the treatment of complex abdominal cancers. Dr. Karakousis' di...
In this interview, renowned electrophysiologist Francis Marchlinski, M.D., examines premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), the use of ablative therapies to control them, and the patient popu...
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In this interview, neurosurgeon Michelle Smith, MD, reviews the treatment options available at Penn Neurosurgery for stroke, carotid stenosis, aneurysms, arterial vascular malformations and ot...
In this compelling interview, Najiia Mahmoud, M.D., offers the perspective of a practicing colon and rectal surgeon on the risks and benefits of curative surgery for ulcerative colitis (UC). At ...
In this presentation, Nazanin Moghbeli, M.D., M.P.H., discusses approaches to optimize outcomes for pregnant women with structural heart disease and ways to minimize the risk of complications th...
In this interview, Atul Kamath, M.D. , Director of the Center for Hip Preservation at Penn Medicine, examines the benefits of hip preservation surgery for adolescent and young adult patients, an...
M. Sean Grady, M.D. , discusses the pathophysiology of pituitary tumors and the disorders they cause, including acromegaly and Cushing's disease; as well as multidisciplinary approaches to di...
David B. Roth, MD, PhD , discusses the Center for Personalized Diagnostics (CPD), a joint initiative of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center at ...
Alexander Lin, MD, discusses multidisciplinary approaches to head and neck cancers at Penn Medicine in the context of optimizing therapy and quality of life while minimizing morbidity. Dr. Lin'...
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 Ma...
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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 wa...
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 ...
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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 the...
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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 , cli...
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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 ...
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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 food...
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. Th...
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 ...
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 Univers...