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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Parts and Labor: Disparities in Care for Uterine Fibroids
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 19.1 MBJoin the podcast host Angela Chaudhari, MD, Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, Susan Tsai, MD, and Linda C. Yang, MD, MS, for the second episode of Parts and Labor, a podcast series featuring roundtable discussions with OB-GYN experts. In this episode, a panel of experts focuses on the disparities in care for uterine fibroids and how the OB-GYN team at Northwestern Medicine works to recognize and try to address these disparities everyday.
Leveraging Rheumatology Medical Education to Address Health Disparities
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 14.7 MBIrene Blanco, MD, is a professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine and co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sub-Committee of the American College of Rheumatology. In this episode, Dr. Blanco discusses her research on the health disparities in rheumatic diseases and the role of medical education in addressing such disparities and thus improving patient care and outcomes.
Stepwise Approach to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Interpretation for Internists and Family ...
September 28, 2022 06:00 - 34.4 MBMarked pregnancy-induced insulin resistance may require that patient receive high-dose large-volume insulin injections. However, these types of injections may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness of the insulin. In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Grazia Aleppo, MD, and Emily D. Szmuilowicz, MD, discuss their recent research published in Postgraduate Medicine. Their research proposes a new treatment regimen for pregnancy-induced insulin resistance that is guided by continuous glucose...
Stepwise Approach to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Interpretation for Internists and Family Physicians
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 34.4 MBMarked pregnancy-induced insulin resistance may require that patient receive high-dose large-volume insulin injections. However, these types of injections may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness of the insulin. In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Grazia Aleppo, MD, and Emily D. Szmuilowicz, MD, discuss their recent research published in Postgraduate Medicine. Their research proposes a new treatment regimen for pregnancy-induced insulin resistance that is guided by continuous glucose...
Introducing the First Complex Urologic Infectious Diseases Clinic in the U.S.
September 26, 2022 05:00 - 12.6 MBComplex urologic infections are a heterogeneous group of underlying conditions. These patients have upper urinary tract infections (UTIs) and structural or functional abnormalities that reduce the efficacy of antimicrobial therapy. They are at greater risk for treatment failure and morbidity, such as bacteremia and sepsis, perinephric abscess, renal deterioration and emphysematous pyelonephritis. While there are general management principles that can be applied to most patients with complex u...
Women in Sports Medicine
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 13.8 MBVehniah Tjong MD discusses women in sports medicine. She tells us about her practice at Northwestern Medicine and the athletic programs that she supports. She shares her research interests that are in qualitative patient-centered interviews with a special interest in return to sport. Lastly, she offers advice to female physicians wanting to specialize in sports medicine.
Biologic Therapies for IBD
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 11.2 MBIn this episode, Parambir S. Dulai, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses biologic therapies for IBD. Dr. Dulai addresses challenges and decision support tools associated with this type of intervention, and what physicians considering care plans for their IBD patients should keep in mind.
Parts and Labor: Symptoms and Management of Uterine Fibroids
September 12, 2022 05:00 - 18.1 MBJoin Angela Chaudhari, MD, Magdy P. Milad, MD, MS, Susan Tsai, MD and Linda C. Yang, MD, MS in the first episode of Parts and Labor, a podcast mini-series featuring roundtable discussions with OB-GYN experts. In this episode, a panel of experts discusses the symptoms, various steps in diagnosis, and overall management of uterine fibroids. They also talk about the impact on fertility, specific cases they’ve encountered, and advice for other physicians treating patients with fibroids.
GI Psychology and the Brain-Gut Connection
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 39.5 MBIn this panel discussion, three Northwestern Medicine faculty members discuss innovations in GI psychology and navigating the brain-gut connection. They share criteria for patients, their clinical approaches to therapy and their latest research. This episode features: Anjali Uma Pandit, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD, research associate professor of Medicine in the...
Treating a Rare Case of Wet Beriberi
August 25, 2022 05:00 - 8.32 MBIn this episode, Dolly K. Devara, physiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, reflects on treating a patient with a rare diagnosis of Wet Beriberi. Dr. Devara discusses the comprehensive treatment plan, patient outcomes and what physicians should keep in mind when treating rare conditions such as Wet Beriberi.
Advanced Robotics for Colorectal Surgery
August 23, 2022 05:00 - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Vitaliy Y. Poylin, MD, associate professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses how the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer has evolved over the years, particularly advances in surgical interventions. Dr. Poylin highlights Lynch syndrome, adenomatous polyposis syndromes and more.
Clinical Guidelines: Neurologic Manifestations of COVID-19
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 22.8 MBBetween the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and May 2022, more than 527 million cases of SARS-CoV-2 have been confirmed. COVID-19 represents an ongoing challenge to the field of neurology, as neurologic complications of the disease are leading to an increase in demand for both acute and long-term neurologic evaluation and management. Three experts from Northwestern Medicine Neurology — Igor J. Koralnik, MD, Eric M. Liotta, MD, and Edith L. Graham, MD — have been investigating the pathogen...
Alternatives to Testosterone Replacement Therapy
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 18 MBWhile testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has become more popular and has been proven to be an effective treatment for male hypogonadism, it raises several safety concerns. In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Joshua A. Halpern, MD, assistant professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses alternative therapies to TRT, including selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and aromatase inhibitors. These therapies can be used to promote...
Improving the Diagnosis and Management of Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cancer
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 13.9 MBHiten D. Patel, MD, MPH, assistant professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses promising novel diagnostic approaches for small renal masses and treatment options for localized renal masses suspicious for cancer. These approaches and treatments include active surveillance, thermal ablation, radical or partial nephrectomy, and tumor enucleation. “If biopsy is not going to change our ultimate management decision, why would we use it? What we want is a diagnostic approach that adds...
Update on First Biomarker-Directed Trial of Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
July 20, 2022 05:00 - 21.2 MBErdafitinib (balversa), an oral pan-fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 1-4 inhibitor, is being used in one of the first biomarker-directed trials of high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The Thor-2 trial (NCT04172675) targets tumors with driver mutations in the FGFR3 gene. This gene is altered in 40% to 70% of early-stage bladder cancers and may be a rare driver mutation in bladder cancer. If successful, Erdafitinib would the first precision therapy for early stage bladd...
Updates in Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
July 13, 2022 05:00 - 18.5 MBIn this episode, Mohammad Ali Abbass, MD, assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Charles M. Muller, MD, instructor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Brittany M. Szymaniak, PhD, CGC, instructor of Urology with a focus in Genetics, discuss how the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer have evolved over the years, and the latest advancements made at Northwestern Medicine.
Surgery for GERD
June 08, 2022 05:00 - 13.8 MBIn this episode, Ezra N. Teitelbaum, MD, MEd, assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses what makes a patient a good candidate for anti-reflux surgery. Dr. Teitelbaum shares the surgical and endoscopic options available for patients requiring treatment, and what patients can expect in terms of recovery, outcomes and side effects after surgery.
Opioid Medications for Postoperative Pain Control Study
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 7.91 MBIn this episode, Vehniah K. Tjong, MD, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses her study on opioid medications for postoperative pain control. Dr. Tjong shares clinical implications of her findings and how learnings will influence opioid prescriptions in the future.
Caregiver Involvement in Older Adult Medication Management
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 11.1 MBRachel O'Conor PhD, MPH discusses her research published in JAGS surrounding caregiver involvement in managing medications among older adults with multiple chronic conditions. She shares what she uncovered about patient independence and caregiver management of medications and how she is incorporating this research into her work at Northwestern Medicine.
Case Report: Pulsatile Proptosis Due To Orbitocranial Trauma
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 18.7 MBNorthwestern Medicine's Liza Cohen, MD, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Stephen Magill, MD, PhD, Neurological Surgery, discuss the case of a young woman who developed pulsatile proptosis after trauma in childhood. Imaging identified a connection between the brain and the orbit: Brain tissue was pushing into the orbit with every heartbeat, causing significant headaches and "bouncing" vision for the patient. Hear how these physicians worked together to repair the patient's orbital defect, preserve vi...
Chordoma: En Bloc Resection and Other Management Strategies
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 15.3 MBChordomas are rare primary malignant spine tumors that occur in one out of every one million people. As rare as chordomas are, neurosurgeons with the extensive training and experience required to remove them are even more uncommon. Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, is one of a handful of surgeons in the country capable of performing en bloc chordoma resections. Dr. Wolinsky is a professor of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, vice chair of Strategy and Operations in...
Improving Outcomes, Discharge Planning for Complex Urologic Surgery
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 12.6 MBStephanie Kielb MD and Mara Markzon discuss improving outcomes and discharge planning for complex urologic surgery. They share their approach to discharge planning for patients undergoing these complex urologic procedures, how this approach has improved patient flow and reduced hospital length of stay/time to discharge and how physicians can help facilitate the discharge planning process.
Bloodless Surgery
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 11.1 MBMagdy P. Milad, MD, MS, the chief of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses a unique type of surgery that Northwestern Medicine offers that does not require a blood transfusion — a surgery without blood. Dr. Milad discusses the importance of blood conservation and the responsibility of caring for patients whose religious preferences do not allow them to accept blood transfusions, meaning that they may need blood transfusion alternatives. These patients may...
The Importance of Supportive Care for Urologic Cancer Patients
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 11 MBMandi Buss LCSW, OSW-C discusses the importance of supportive care for urologic cancer patients. She talks about the Supportive Oncology Program at Northwestern Medicine – which provides tailored emotional and practical support for patients and families coping with the challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery – and how supportive cancer care optimizes outcomes for patients.
Evolution in Meningioma Classification and Management
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 18.6 MBMeningiomas can be hard to diagnose because they often grow slowly and it can take years for the onset of symptoms to occur. In this episode, Stephen T. Magill, MD, PhD, talks about how advances in meningioma classification have improved recurrence predictions and potential therapeutic targets. Dr. Magill, an assistant professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, specializes in surgical neuro-oncology, and his research focuses on meningioma biology and patient outcomes.
Collaborative Case Presentation: First Heart & Double-Lung Transplant
April 13, 2022 06:00 - 28.7 MBAnkit Bharat M.B.B.S and Duc Pham M.D discuss their collaborative case presentation on the first heart & double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine.
3D Virtual Reality Device for Upper Extremity Rehab After Stroke
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 11.2 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Mahesh V. Ramachandran, MD, chief medical officer Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, and Dhruvil J. Pandya, MD, health system clinician in the Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology at Northwestern Medicine, discuss their study involving 3D virtual reality devices for upper extremity rehab after stroke. They share clinical implications of their findings, and what these findings could mean for the future use of 3D virtual real...
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Spine Surgery
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 16 MBIn this episode, Srikanth N. Divi, MD, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses how artificial intelligence and machine learning is advancing spine surgery. Dr. Divi discusses his research in this field, clinical implications of his findings and what these advancements could mean for the future of spine health.
Advances in LAA Closure and Occlusion
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 20.2 MBIn this episode, Albert C. Lin, MD, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the treatment of LLA closures, including the devices that are impacting outcomes.
Rare Central Nervous System Tumors: Progress in Clinical Care and Research
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 24 MBThe Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against brain and spinal cord tumors. It offers patients individualized, compassionate care and the most advanced clinical trial and treatment options available. Rimas V. Lukas, MD, a member of Lurie Cancer Center and associate professor of Neurology in the Division of Neuro-oncology at Nor...
Highlights in Urologic Oncology from GU ASCO 2022
March 17, 2022 05:00 - 8.12 MBDavid VanderWeele, MD, PhD, summarizes the highlights in urologic oncology from the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
Epilepsy Surgery
March 16, 2022 06:00 - 23.3 MBMany patients with epilepsy can manage their seizures with medications and lifestyle changes. But for nearly one-third of patients with severe epilepsy, other treatment plans, including surgery, may be necessary. In this podcast, Stephen Schuele, MD, MPH, chief of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology and professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the latest advancements in epilepsy diagnosis and surgical treatment. He talks about indications for epilepsy su...
Advancing Surgical Management of Epilepsy
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 23.3 MBMany patients with epilepsy can manage their seizures with medications and lifestyle changes. But for nearly one-third of patients with severe epilepsy, other treatment plans, including surgery, may be necessary. In this podcast, Stephen Schuele, MD, MPH, chief of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology and professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the latest advancements in epilepsy diagnosis and surgical treatment. He talks about indications for epilepsy su...
Research: Nutrition and Weight Management with Semaglutide
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 9.01 MBRobert Kushner MD explores nutrition and weight management with Semaglutide. He shares how Semaglutide is changing the approach for treating patients and on average, how long patients need to be on it to reach full effectiveness. He talks about how he is incorporating these findings into his work at Northwestern Medicine and how this study can impact weight management research and potentially other treatment options for patients in the future.
Advances in AF Monitoring and Screening
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 11.1 MBRod Passman MD discusses advances in AF monitoring and screening. He tells us about the research being done at the Center for Arrhythmia Research at Northwestern Medicine. He shares his work with implantable and wearable technology, what advances are being made at Northwestern Medicine in this area and the clinical implications of these learnings.
The Adverse Impact of COVID-19 on Men's Health
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 8.92 MBJoshua Halpern MD, MS will be discussing his recent paper on the adverse impact of COVID-19 on men's health. He shares his study examining the negative impact COVID-19 has on the male genitourinary system, what inspired this research and the relationship between COVID-19 and testicular function.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Rheumatic Disease
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 12.8 MBEric Ruderman MD shares the research presented at ACR Convergence 2021 in November that looked at rheumatic disease activity following COVID-19 vaccination. He explores whether immunosuppressive medications affect vaccine effectiveness and any contraindications to COVID-19 vaccination for patients with rheumatic disease. Lastly, he discusses the timing or use considerations for immunomodulatory therapy in relation to COVID-19 vaccination and other important considerations for providers caring...
Updates in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Laura M. Kulik, MD, professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radiology and Surgery (Organ Transplantation), discusses updates in hepatocellular carcinoma, including how screening, disease management and transplant criteria have evolved.
The Molecular Side of Esophageal Diseases
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 13 MBIn this episode, Marie-Pier Tetreault, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses her research published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
ALS Therapy Should Target Brain, Not Just Spine
January 14, 2022 06:00 - 22 MBA recent Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Gene Therapy has shown that the degeneration of brain motor neurons in ALS is not merely a byproduct of the spinal motor neuron degeneration, and is a target for future treatments for the disease. Lead study author, P. Hande Ozdinler, PhD, associate professor of Neurology and director of the Ozdinler Lab in the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, explains the importance of these findings.
Research: Energy State to Transcription during Time-Restricted Feeding
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 9.63 MBJoseph Bass, MD, Ph.D. discusses the focus of his research on circadian rhythms and metabolic homeostasis. He tells us about the relationship between homeostasis and metabolism and the conclusions he has drawn from his recent study published in Nature Metabolism. He shares the significance of finding NADH inhibition of SIRT1 links energy state to transcription during time-restricted feeding and how he is incorporating these findings into his work at Northwestern Medicine.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Myositis
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 10.4 MBArjun Seth MD and Sarah Fantus MD discuss a multidisciplinary approach to myositis. They share how the introduction of therapy involvement of multiple subspecialists and the utilization of a multidisciplinary team has been ideal for managing these complex patients and the largest benefits of the combined clinic at Northwestern Medicine
Cataract Surgery in Uveitis Patients
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 13 MBAnjum Koreishi MD explores the indications for cataract surgery in uveitis patients,. He shares the importance of counseling patients and setting expectations when planning to perform cataract surgery for the uveitic eye, why this type of surgery is often challenging and current research taking place at Northwestern Medicine.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Cardiovascular Care
December 28, 2021 06:00 - 28.4 MBIn this episode, Ramsey Wehbe, MD, fellow at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fellowship program at Northwestern University, and how AI is being used to transform cardiovascular care.
Complex Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 9.73 MBIn this episode, Anish R. Kadakia, MD, professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses his work with complex foot and ankle reconstruction cases.
DNA Methylation Profiling in the Diagnosis of Brain Tumors
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 15.4 MBToday, we're discussing DNA methylation profiling for brain tumors. As of November, Northwestern Medicine is one of four institutions worldwide to offer methylation profiling for brain tumors. Joining Andrew Wilner, MD in this panel discussion and to share details of this groundbreaking diagnostic tool are three physicians from Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Craig Horbinski., Dr. Lawrence Jennings and Dr. Lucas Santana dos Santos.
Collaborative Behavioral Health Program Addresses Need for Integrated Health Care
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 30.7 MBIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Lisa J. Rosenthal, MD, chief of Consultation Psychiatry and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, discusses the Collaborative Behavioral Health Program at Northwestern Medicine, and how the program is helping to address behavioral health access challenges that many patients face.
Case Report: COVID-19 Complication Leading to Spinal Hematoma
December 14, 2021 06:00 - 8.17 MBIn this episode, Anita W. Kou, MD, physiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, discusses a complicated case report of COVID-19 leading to spinal hematoma. Dr. Kou reviews the patient’s rare complications, treatment plan and outcomes.
Prostate Cancer Highlights From 2021 SUO Annual Meeting
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 10.6 MBAshley Ross MD discusses his experience at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Society of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Ross and his Northwestern colleagues Dr. Edward Schaeffer and Dr. William Catalona were among the featured speakers at the conference and he shares some of the key takeaways from his presentation.
Tailoring Liver Transplant Immunosuppression
November 14, 2021 06:00 - 11.6 MBIn this episode, Josh Levitsky, MD, MS, professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Education and Organ Transplantation at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the grant he received to conduct a clinical trial on the utility of biomarkers of rejection and kidney injury in tailoring liver transplant immunosuppression, and what findings could mean for the future of liver transplantation.