Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBetter Edge is a podcast for physicians. It showcases current research and breakthroughs in care by Northwestern Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is an academic medical center located in Chicago, IL.
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Transforming Second-Line Immunotherapy for Endometrial Cancer
July 18, 2023 06:00 - 10.7 MBTune into Better Edge as we sit down with Emma Barber, MD, director of Robotic Surgery in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Barber is an accomplished researcher, having published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and five book chapters. In this episode, Dr. Barber covers the game-changing study results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-775 trial. The combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab has transformed the landscape of advanced endometrial cancer treatment, ...
Connective Tissue Disease: The Intersection Between Rheumatology and Dermatology
July 06, 2023 06:00 - 10.7 MBMariam A. Siddiqui, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology, delves into the relationship between connective tissue diseases and the skin. She explains the common cutaneous manifestations observed in patients with these conditions, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in diagnosis, treatment, and optimizing patient care. She also explores notable advancements in managing connective tissue diseases and their dermatologic manifestations.
Stroke Prevention and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Devices at Northwestern Medicine
July 05, 2023 06:00 - 13.9 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Bradley P. Knight, MD, director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, director, Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders and the Chester C. and Deborah M. Cooley Distinguished Professor of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the intricacies of safely and effectively implanting LAAO devices for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. He talks about the criteria for determining whether a LAAO device is optimal for a patient and his greatest ...
Ross Procedures Routinely Performed at Northwestern Medicine
July 05, 2023 06:00 - 21.3 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD, surgical director, Center for Heart Valve Disease and professor of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the complexities, technical expertise needed and evolution of performing the Ross procedure. He also discusses the advantages of the procedure, patient selection, homograft and autograft failure and advancements on the horizon for the Ross procedure.
Comprehensive Care of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Northwestern Medicine
June 13, 2023 05:00 - 24.2 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Lubna Choudhury, MD, professor of Cardiology, at Northwestern Medicine discusses diverse manifestations, diagnostic testing, medical treatments and surgical options for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) at Northwestern Medicine. She talks about the new treatment advances on the horizon, when to refer a patient to a HCM specialist and what makes Northwestern Medicine uniquely qualified to treat HCM.
Dizziness: A Neuro-otologic and Neuro-ophthalmic Approach
June 09, 2023 05:00 - 27.6 MBNeuro-Otologist Nicholas Hać, MD, and Neuro-Ophthalmologist Neena Cherayil, MD, both of Northwestern Medicine, shed light on eye movement abnormalities in patients with dizziness, including their causes and significance. They discuss comprehensive evaluation and optimal management strategies for patients with dizziness and eye movement abnormalities.
The Northwestern Medicine Approaches for Gastroparesis
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 13.3 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Joy Jia Liu, MD, gastroenterologist and instructor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the causes and prevalence of gastroparesis as well as the approaches Northwestern Medicine takes to treat gastroparesis. She goes into detail about the best practices for managing it and covers the difference between gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Improving Surgical Team Communication to Reduce Costs
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 9.41 MBAmy E. Krambeck, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Urology, describes the percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) equipment whiteboard her team developed. It which improved equipment communication accuracy, case item accuracy and PCNL cost efficiency. Their evaluation was recently published in Urology.
Spinal Cord Injury and Psychology Integration at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
May 15, 2023 05:00 - 10.7 MBThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features Anita Kou, MD, physiatrist, and Leslie S. Rogers, PhD, psychologist, both at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. They discuss how psychology is incorporated into spinal cord injury rehabilitation at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and how it benefits patients. Dr. Kou and Rogers talk about Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to evaluating and treating patients with spinal cord injuries and how t...
Hip Preservation Surgeries at Northwestern Medicine
May 12, 2023 05:00 - 32.6 MBThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features Michael David Stover, MD, professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, and Sanjeev Bhatia, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Northwestern Medicine and director of the Hip and Knee Joint Preservation Center. They talk about the field of hip preservation and the different types of hip preservation surgeries available, including all-arthroscopic versus combined open-and-arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Stover and Dr. Bhatia also discuss ideal cand...
Predicting Which Bladder Cancer Patients Will Respond to Immunotherapy
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 18.8 MBNorthwestern Medicine scientists, led by Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD, have developed a biomarker signature test to predict which patients with bladder cancer will respond to immunotherapy. The discovery, from a new study published in Nature Communications, could improve the survival of bladder cancer patients. Dr. Meeks joins this episode of the Better Edge podcast to discuss the results.
Northwestern Medicine Neuropsychology
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 8 MBThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features James L. Reilly, MD, associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Reilly discusses neuropsychological testing at Northwestern Medicine and how teams use it to establish a baseline of brain function to measure rehabilitation progress in patients with brain injuries. He goes into detail about the multidisciplinary approach to “brain mapping” in the OR that provides real-time feedback during brain surgery.
Northwestern Medicine Spine Center and Study on Spine Surgery
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 18.5 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Alpesh A. Patel, MD, professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the Northwestern Medicine Spine Center and how the center has streamlined the complex area of spine care. He also talks about his recent publication “Spine Surgery and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Optimizing Perioperative Management,” as well as the optimal treatment strategies for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Clinical Update: Spina Bifida
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 14.6 MBUrologist Diana K. Bowen, MD; Physiatrist, Stephanie D. Hendrick, MD; and Clinical Social Worker, Mara Markzon, are part of the Northwestern Medicine Spina Bifida Clinic. In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, they discuss the clinical management of adults with spina bifida.
Northwestern Medicine Transplant Rehabilitation Program at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 7.31 MBMelanie Stearns, MD, a physiatrist and medical director at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, discusses the importance of rehabilitation following an organ transplant. She explains Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to addressing the complexities following transplant surgery. She also discusses how, at Marianjoy, comprehensive care involves collaboration with the transplant team, therapy disciplines working together to achieve the best possibl...
The Truth About At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests: A Critical Discussion With Melissa Watts, MD
April 17, 2023 05:00 - 16.1 MBMelissa Watts, MD, an allergist and immunologist, joins the show to discuss at-home food sensitivity tests and their potential drawbacks and limitations. These tests are not based on scientific evidence and are inaccurate, often checking for a memory antibody rather than an allergic antibody. Dr. Watts warns that the use of these tests can lead to harmful effects, including a delay in accurate diagnosis and restrictive diets that can lead to increased anxiety and malnutrition.
What Matters Most in Geriatric Care: The 5 M's of Age-Friendly Health Care
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 12.4 MBIn this Better Edge podcast episode, Anna Liggett, MD, and Alexandra Petrakos, MD, both assistant professors of Internal Medicine and of Geriatrics at Northwestern Medicine, discuss the importance of patient-centered care and "What Matters Most" in geriatric medicine. Their conversation focuses on the five M's of age-friendly health care: medications, mentation, mobility, multi-morbidity and what matters most. Dr. Petrakos and Dr. Liggett share their research methods and findings, including s...
Neuropsychological Assessments at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
April 10, 2023 05:00 - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Lauren K. Crisanti, PhD, a neuropsychologist, discusses how neuropsychological assessments are conducted at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and how they benefit patients in recovery. She describes how neuropsychological testing and imaging depend on each other, how the healing of a patient after injury is measured and what makes Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital’s neuropsychology program unique.
Case Report: FIRES in 20-Year-Old College Athlete
April 06, 2023 05:00 - 38.2 MBA 20-year-old female college volleyball player developed headaches and high fevers, which led to multiple seizures per day. The patient presented to Northwestern Medicine Neurology when she stopped following commands and conversing intelligibly between seizures. In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Northwestern Medicine’s Stephen A. VanHaerents, MD, associate professor of Neurology in the Divisions of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neuroinfectious Disease and Global Neurolo...
Clinical Management of Low Grade Gliomas
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 43.5 MBEpileptologist Jessica W. Templer, MD; Neuro-oncologist, Karan S. Dixit, MD; and Neurosurgeon Matthew Tate, MD, PhD, join this episode of the Better Edge podcast to discuss management strategies for patients with low grade glioma. They are members of the Northwestern Medicine Low Grade Glioma Program, which is part of Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.
Complex Ophthalmology Cases: A Discussion With Neuro-Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics
April 03, 2023 05:00 - 45.5 MBNeuro-ophthalmologist, Nicholas J. Volpe, MD, and Orbit and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Liza M. Cohen, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, discuss complex cases that overlap their complementary areas of expertise, including thyroid eye disease, orbital trauma and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. They also present an interesting patient case of lateral rectus metastasis presenting with diplopia.
HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer: The Silent Threat
March 21, 2023 12:00 - 30 MBIn this Better Edge podcast episode, we are joined by Urjeet Patel, MD, professor of Otolaryngology and of Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Patel discusses the latest advances in the treatment of HPV-related head and neck cancer, providing valuable insights for fellow physicians. He shares new treatment options, the importance of early detection and the role of HPV in the development of head and neck cancer.
Northwestern Medicine GU Oncology Program and Tumor Board
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 21.1 MBAshley Ross, MD, PhD, David VanderWeele, MD, PhD, and Sean Sachdev, MD, join this episode of the Better Edge podcast to discuss the Northwestern Medicine Genitourinary Oncology Program in the Polsky Urologic Cancer Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. The program takes a comprehensive approach to care, collaborating across medical disciplines to develop an integrated and personalized treatment plan for patients with genitourinary cancers. All three are faculty member...
Northwestern Medicine Pericardial Disease Program: Vision, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
March 14, 2023 05:00 - 14.4 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Mohamed M. Al-Kazaz, MD, assistant professor of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the prevalence of pericardial disease, the different ways that it presents itself and diagnostic criteria. Dr. Kazaz also talks about the variety of treatment options and multidisciplinary approach that Northwestern Medicine provides as well as the advancements that are on the horizon in treating pericardial disease.
Northwestern Medicine: Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 22.9 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Srinadh Komanduri, MD, professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses Barrett’s esophagus. He covers the diagnosis progress, the treatment options at Northwestern Medicine for the disease and how they screen for signs of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Pediatric Gait Clinic at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 18 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Larissa Pavone, MD in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Trinette Carney, PT, discuss the Pediatric Gait Clinic at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Pavone and Ms. Carney go into detail about what the services the clinic offers, the types of orthotics offered by the clinic, and how they go about choosing the best orthotic for a child.
The Axial Spondyloarthritis Continuum
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 19.2 MBAxial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease characterized by inflammatory low back pain, inflammation in peripheral joints and entheses, and other extra-articular or systemic manifestations. Although understanding of the natural history of axSpA has been limited by incomplete knowledge of disease pathogenesis, axSpA is increasingly understood as a spectrum of axial, peripheral, and extra-articular inflammatory conditions that includes nonradiographic axS...
Treatment Protocol for Incidental Prostate Cancer After HoLEP
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 13.2 MBOver the past year, Amy Krambeck, MD, chief of the Division of Endourology and Stone Disease and professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine and a world leader in Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), has diagnosed prostate cancer in nearly 13% of her patients who underwent HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia. She has partnered with Ashley Ross, MD, PhD, associate professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine and a nationally recognized expert in prostate cancer, to develop ...
Specialty Rehabilitation Programs at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 9.43 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Dennis J. Keane, MD, physiatrist at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, discusses several leading-edge specialty programs that Marianjoy offers. From the Northwestern Medicine Driver Rehabilitation Program to the on-site Northwestern Medicine Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinic, Dr. Keane breaks down how each program functions and what makes Marianjoy’s programs unique compared to other rehabilitation programs.
Northwestern Medicine Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) Program
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 15 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Aaron Cohn, MD, gastroenterologist, and Eugene Yen, MD, associate professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), discuss the Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) program at Northwestern Medicine. They talk about the clinical implications that this treatment has for diseases such as colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome, and what makes Northwestern Medicine uniquely qualified to handle these cases.
Northwestern Medicine's Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 15 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Aaron Cohn, MD, gastroenterologist, and Eugene Yen, MD, associate professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), discuss the Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) program at Northwestern Medicine. They talk about the clinical implications that this treatment has for diseases such as colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome, and what makes Northwestern Medicine uniquely qualified to handle these cases.
Northwestern Medicine's Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 11.3 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, MS, associate professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and director of the cath lab at the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses Northwestern Medicine’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team and how they take swift, coordinated action to save the lives of patients with pulmonary embolisms. Their multidisciplinary approach, along with new advanced technology, allowed them to become experts in the care of this di...
The Social and Psychosocial Determinants of Cardiovascular Health
January 26, 2023 06:00 - 19.9 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH, discusses his recent study about the social and psychosocial determinants of racial and ethnic differences in cardiovascular health in the U.S. He outlines several of the proposed interventions that emphasize the need for further studies in underrepresented populations that can then help inform tailored, effective preventive interventions. He identifies key knowledge gaps that need to be addressed, the clinical implications...
The P2P Network: Addressing Physician Burnout
January 24, 2023 06:00 - 20.1 MBIn this Better Edge podcast episode, Angela Chaudhari, MD, the vice chair of Faculty Development and system director of the P2P Network at Northwestern Medicine discusses the P2P Network and how it supports to physicians facing stress and burnout. Dr. Chaudhari explains how the program was created as a result of the Scholars of Wellness Program, with the goal of creating physician leaders in well-being to address physician burnout at both the individual and department level. She also discuss...
Northwestern Medicine’s Cardio-Oncology Program
January 20, 2023 06:00 - 11.8 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Nausheen Akhter, MD, associate professor of Medicine (Cardiology), gives us an inside look into Northwestern Medicine’s Cardio-oncology program. She discusses the importance of this program and the advances that are on the horizon for cardio-oncology.
Understanding the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
January 17, 2023 06:00 - 14.1 MBDespite a prevalence of over 50% among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), neuropsychiatric symptoms of SLE (NP-SLE), including anxiety and movement disorders, have not been well understood. The paucity of data examining underlying mechanisms is what spurred the work of Carla M. Cuda, PhD, pointing to microglia as a driver of disease. Dr. Cuda, who is assistant professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine, and other Northwestern Medicine investigators were the first to sh...
Northwestern Medicine's Gender Pathways Program
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 15.2 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Kaitlyn N. Kunstman, MD, instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the importance of Northwestern Medicine's Gender Pathways Program, and specifically her role leading an outpatient psychiatry Gender Clinic. She talks about collaborating with different clinical specialties and how the program is committed to providing gender-affirming care to transgender and gender nonbinary patients.
New Study on Wearables for Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 13.8 MBRod Passman, MD highlights a new study on wearables for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: the Rhythm Evaluation for AntiCoagulaTion (REACT-AF) trial. Northwestern University and Johns Hopkins University were recently awarded a $37 million grant by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to conduct this seven-year trial. The study will use Apple Watches and a specially developed app available on iPhones to create personalized care for each patient.
Recovery and Rebounding After a Stroke
December 19, 2022 06:00 - 7.86 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Sonia V. Sheth, MD, medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Stroke Rehabilitation Program at Marianjoy, discusses symptoms and recovery after stroke. She talks about the effects of stroke on patient speech and cognition, including aphasia, and how rehabilitation plays a key role in the recovery process.
Sustainable Ophthalmology: Waste Management in the OR
November 29, 2022 06:00 - 23.7 MBThe healthcare industry accounts for 10% of all U.S. greenhouse gas/carbon dioxide emissions, with a significant portion of that attributable to operating rooms. With millions of ophthalmic surgeries performed each year, ophthalmologists can play a big role in reducing our carbon footprint. This Better Edge podcast episode features a conversation with a leader of the sustainable surgery movement, David J. Palmer, MD, who is a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern Med...
Parts and Labor: Northwestern Medicine Advancing Uterine Fibroid Research
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 25.6 MBJoin the podcast host Angela Chaudhari, MD, Serdar E. Bulun, MD, Julie Kim, PhD, Magdy P. Milad, MD, MS, and Robert L. Vogelzang, MD, for the fourth episode of Parts and Labor, a podcast series featuring roundtable discussions with OB-GYN experts. In this episode, a panel of experts focuses on uterine fibroids and the research that has taken us to where we are today in our understanding of what causes uterine fibroids and how to treat them.
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Clinical Update and New Drug Therapy
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 20.7 MBVon Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare hereditary cancer syndrome caused by mutations in the VHL gene. These mutations predispose patients to the development of cysts and tumors in several systems and organs, including the central nervous system, retina, kidneys, pancreas, adrenal glands and reproductive organs. VHL is a complex disease that requires specialized advanced treatment from a multidisciplinary team of specialists. In this Better Edge podcast episode, the following experts fro...
What I Wasn't Taught in Medical School About Treating Patients With Disabilities
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 24.8 MBIn this podcast, David M. Mochel, MD, clinician of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the Disability Chapter of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network and his learnings about treating patients with disabilities that may be helpful for other physicians. He also talks about his work with the Myositis Association and how can others support this work.
Parts and Labor: Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids and Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Care
November 01, 2022 05:00 - 26 MBJoin the podcast host Angela Chaudhari, MD, Magdy Milad, MD, MS, Susan Tsai, MD, Linda C. Yang, MD, MS, and Robert Vogelzang, MD for the third episode of Parts and Labor, a podcast series featuring roundtable discussions with OB-GYN experts. In this episode, a panel of experts focuses on treatment options available for uterine fibroids.
Gender Inequities That Affect Maternal and Paternal Mental Health
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 11.8 MBIn this episode, Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD, associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, discusses maternal and paternal mental health. Dr. Fisher covers association between maternal and paternal mental health, cultural and societal influences, as well as some of the differences in the healthcare system's relationship and engagement with perinatal mothers and fathers.
How the NURTURE Program Supports Faculty Recruitment and Equity
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 11.9 MBThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Northwestern Medicine a transformative grant of $16 million. This funding will aim to disrupt systemic barriers that impede the full participation of underrepresented groups. This initiative, called the Northwestern University Recruitment to Transform Under-Representation and achieve Equity (NURTURE) Program, is one of only 11 such awardees to date in the country. In this episode of Better Edge podcast, Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, primary inves...
Highlights from AAO 2022
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 55 MBAngelo P. Tanna, MD, Surendra Basti, MD, and Manjot K. Gill, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology, were among the featured presenters at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting on September 30 through October 3. They join the latest episode of the Better Edge podcast to summarize the key highlights and clinical pearls from the event, including a discussion of a phase 3 trial of avacincaptad pegol in geographic atrophy, light-adjustable lenses for cataract surgery...
Nanoparticles in Liver Disease
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 20.3 MBIn this episode of Better Edge, Richard M. Green, MD, professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses nanoparticles therapy for liver disease and how nanoparticles are targeted to the liver. He also shares nanoparticle therapies that may become available in the future for treating liver disease.
Updates in Robotic Cholecystectomy
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 10.1 MBIn this episode, Kyle H. Mueller, MD, assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses updates in robotic cholecystectomy. Dr. Mueller covers the advantages of a robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy compared to a standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy, how this approach may evolve in the future and more.
Updates in Neurorehabilitation
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 11 MBEric B. Larson, PhD, ABPP-CN, Director of Psychology and Brain Injury Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, describes updates in neurorehabilitation. He shares the principles of neuroplasticity to help us understand what happens during rehabilitation, what diagnoses benefit from neuroplasticity and how physicians at Marianjoy tap into the guiding principles of neuroplasticity to help their patients achieve better outcomes.