Expert Insights
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Carle Foundation Hospital, Expert Insights podcasts, features short 10-15 minute podcasts from our providers and health experts covering clinical best practices, hot topics in medicine, and more.
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Episodes
Dementia Symptoms & New Therapies
April 17, 2024 06:00 - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Daniel Llano leads a discussion focusing on new therapy options for dementia patients.
Pediatric Sickle Cell
April 11, 2024 06:00 - 34.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Connie Piccone will lead a discussion focusing on pediatric sickle cell diseases.
A Holistic Approach - Medical Issues and Wellbeing
March 21, 2024 06:00 - 23.3 MBin this episode, Dr. Shamim Sadiq leads a discussion on the benefits of holistic medicine.
Updates In HIV/AIDS Treatment & Research
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 14.8 MBIdentify Socioeconomic barriers to managing HIV patients Share New advances in HIV/AIDS including new treatments Discuss Promising updates/research
New Birthing Technique - Spinning Babies
December 05, 2023 07:00 - 24.2 MBIn this episode, certified nurse midwife Elizabeth Munoz and L&D educator April Hine lead a discussion focusing on spinning babies technique, including how it originated, how this technique is beneficial to the baby and mother, and share what deliveries might not qualify for this technique.
Allergies
October 17, 2023 06:00 - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zuber will lead a discussion focusing on allergies, including the common signs and symptoms, as well as immunization and treatment options.
Vaping and its Impact on Pulmonary Health
October 06, 2023 06:00 - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Victoria Famuyide leads a discussion focusing on vaping, and the short and long-term effects on your lungs.
Breastfeeding Awareness
September 22, 2023 06:00 - 34.1 MBIdentify Tongue ties, Discuss New mastitis spectrum protocol and Share How best to support our breastfeeding families.
Blood Cancer Awareness
September 06, 2023 06:00 - 8.32 MBIn this episode, Dr. Priyank Patel leads a discussion focusing on different types of blood cancers.
Migraines
June 12, 2023 06:00 - 34.2 MBIn this episode, we will hear from Victoria Steinkoenig, she is a neurology advanced practice registered nurse at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. She will be leading a discussion focusing on migraines.
Myasthenia Gravis
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 32.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Nabih Ramadan will lead a discussion focusing on myasthenia gravis, and some of the more recent advances in treatment options.
Sepsis
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 15.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Benjamin Davis leads a discussion focusing on sepsis.
UICOM Facility Status Process
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 17 MBIn this episode, Dr. Dana Gillion, Dr. Robert Healy, and Dr. Brian Aldridge will lead an interactive discussion on the facility status process at UICOM.
UICOM Faculty Status Process
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 17 MBIn this episode, Dr. Dana Gillion, Dr. Robert Healy, and Dr. Brian Aldridge will lead an interactive discussion on the facility status process at UICOM.
Lupus
May 23, 2023 05:00 - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Heena Birbal Jain will lead a discussion focusing on lupus, how it presents, and how it's diagnosed and treated.
Hearing Loss Awareness
May 23, 2023 05:00 - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jennifer Black will lead a discussion focusing on hearing loss awareness.
Combating Childhood Obesity
April 25, 2023 05:00 - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. David Milligan leads a discussion focusing on childhood obesity and provides expert advice on how parents can ensure their children have healthy, well-balanced diets.
Geriatric Health
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 14.6 MBIn this episode, we will hear from Dr. Aimee Yu-Ballard, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. She will lead a discussion focusing on fall prevention, specifically in geriatrics.
OMFS Cancer Awareness
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we will hear from Dr. Jonathan Bailey. He's a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with Carle. He will lead a discussion focusing on oral cancer awareness.
Sleep Sensor ANNE
April 10, 2023 05:00 - 19.1 MBDr. Charles Davies leads a discussion on Sleep Sensor ANNE, a device that allows users to be able to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea at home.
Radiation Oncology Updates - When Less is More
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Sinisa Stanic leads a discussion focusing on the rising tide of hypo-fractionation for breast, prostate, and lung cancers.
Prostrate & Testicular Cancer
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 13.7 MBIn this episode, Michelle Dellorso, NP, leads a discussion focusing on prostate and testicular care: the importance of screenings, who is susceptible, as well as the treatment options.
Mental health Disorders Among College Students
March 13, 2023 05:00 - 9.23 MBIn this episode, Dr. Brandyn Mason leads a discussion focusing on mental health among college students, and ways parents and loved ones can help.
Eating for a Healthy Heart
February 19, 2023 06:00 - 9.96 MBIn this episode, NP Bryce Yantis leads a discussion focusing on diet and lifestyle choices that will keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.
Heart Attacks
February 19, 2023 06:00 - 24.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Issam Moussa leads a discussion on heart attacks, focusing on symptoms, treatment options, and prevention.
Advanced Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
February 19, 2023 05:00 - 10 MBIn this episode, Dr. Benjamin Rhee leads a discussion focusing on diagnosing Afib, as well as share common risk factors that trigger Afib, and the latest treatment options including alternative treatments.
Proper Use of Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 15 MBIn this episode, Dr. Robert Healy and Dr. Karen Wiarda lead a discussion focusing on the use of anticoagulation medication for atrial fibrillation.
Eye Safety at Home
December 28, 2022 06:00 - 15.2 MBDr. Saba Alniemi leads a discussion focusing on identifying the most common activities that cause eye injuries, how to prevent eye injuries, and how to recognize when an eye injury requires professional treatment.
Primary Care Updates
November 27, 2022 06:00 - 18.2 MBWith the pandemic, there have been many patients who have become past due on getting their health prevention measures completed. Carla Rafferty MD offers primary care updates, prevention concerns and how most Carle locations are certified patient centered medical homes with a whole of team of people helping to take care of our patients.
Advanced Practice Providers
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 9.65 MBLinda Irle, the director of the Advanced Practice Provider program, joins us to discuss the history and importance of APP week.
Monkey Pox
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 17.9 MBRobert Healy, MD discusses where we have been seeing Monkeypox. He shares how it is transmitted, the varied presentations providers may come across and information regarding the availability of vaccinations and antiviral treatment.
Covid Update Summer 2022
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 19.7 MBRobert Healy, MD examines the current variants causing COVID-19 infections. He shares the most recent recommendations regarding vaccinations and he offers the latest ambulatory therapeutics for COVID-19 in high risk patients
Managing High Risk for Breast Cancer
August 12, 2022 05:00 - 18.3 MBMany women and some men are at high risk for breast cancer. Knowing your risk factors and what services are available to maintain good breast health is key to preventing breast cancer or detecting it early when it is most treatable. Experts from Carle Cancer Institute will talk through what qualifies a person as high risk and what steps they should be taking.
NAFLD (Fatty Liver & Fibroscan)
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 11.6 MBSharlina Dhom PA and Amber Jackson APRN discuss NAFLD (Fatty Liver & Fibroscan) They highlight diagnostic testing including open access Fibroscan and they outline treatment options and process for PCP to manage or refer to GI
Bariatrics: Before & After
June 28, 2022 05:00 - 12.3 MBChristian Perez MD discusses how and when bariatric surgery is the best option for obese patients. She identifies key risk factors and side effects associated with this surgery and important quality and lifestyle changes for post-surgical patients.
Alternative Options for Colon Cancer Screenings
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 13.4 MBMichelle Olson MD and Ganley discuss colon cancer screening and alternative options for colon cancer screenings. They highlight recent changes to screening criteria and the difference between average and high-risk individuals. Lastly, they share current resource challenges in DHI and need for alternative screening methods to improve colon cancer screening rates in our community.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth And Breath Testing
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 8.37 MBToni "Nicole" Garren. NP discusses signs and symptoms of SIBO and differential diagnosis. She highlights testing and ordering information for SIBO and she touches on treatment options and process for PCP treating or referral to DHI.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
June 17, 2022 05:00 - 9.89 MBKen Bodine MD describes components of a well-rounded cardiac rehabilitation program. He shares when patients should be referred to the program and the ways to increase adherence rates for better outcomes for patients with cardiac conditions.
Concussion in Sport: Management, Treatment, Awareness
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 22 MBDr. Jonathan Aubry discusses sports-related concussions, focusing on awareness and the symptoms to look for, as well as treatment options.
Athletic Knee Injuries Including Diagnosis, Treatment, Return To Play
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 12.4 MBJonathan Aubry MD discusses athletic knee injuries. He offers advice and tips on prevention, what’s new in diagnosis and treatment and the parameters for return to play.
Ultrasound Guided Injections – When And Why Are They Used
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 10.5 MBJonathan Aubry MD discusses the exciting breadth of a sports medicine practice. He shares latest methods and in office procedures such as in office ultrasound guided injections, as a part of a well-rounded injury treatment and pain management approach.
Peer to Peer Pointers for Successful Prior Authorizations
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 8.89 MBKrystal Revai MD, MP discusses peer to peer pointers for assignment of appropriate levels of care for hospitalized patients She defines in patient and observation levels of care, as well as how the guidelines for the use of InterQual and Milliman are different. She shares what clinicians can do to ensure that their patients are admitted under the appropriate level of care and what can be done if the insurance company disagrees with a determination that a member should be inpatient and downg...
Epilepsy Updated
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 15.9 MBEmma Marr NP identifies epilepsy facts vs. myths. She shares the latest treatment options available and she explores the current research.
Iodinated Contrast Use and Renal Disease: Update and New Recommendations
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 25.7 MBJuan Jimenez, MD discusses radiology contrast, risk and consent. He shares the current evidence regarding risk of contrast agents in imaging. He explores the evidence for pretreatment of a patient to reduce any risks and he offers information on who should have a risk benefit discussion with a patient when ordering imaging that uses contrast.
Opioid Treatment Fellowship
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 12.1 MBJames Besante, MD shares strategies in training practicing providers to treat opioid addiction. He helps us to recognize barriers in rural areas for treating opioid addiction and he identifies stigmas to opioid treatment and recovery and how we can get more people into programs
Sleep Medicine
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 13 MBJulie Vann FNP discusses the field of sleep medicine. She explains which sleep disorders are commonly seen in the sleep clinic. She explores sleep apnea, why it is so important to a person’s overall health that it is treated, and new treatment options for sleep disorders. Finally, she offers basic sleep hygiene measures that are important for each of us to achieve a good night sleep
Covid Update - Jan 2022
January 28, 2022 06:00 - 25.8 MBCovid update as of Jan 2022. He identifies current virus(es) hospitalizing patients. He discusses what to expect after this surge and he shares information on staying well at home with Covid.
Antibiotic Stewardship
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 14.2 MBElias Woldegabriel MD and Matthew Pike Pharm.D discuss antibiotic stewardship. They address concerns regarding pneumonia antimicrobial treatment and the issue of antimicrobial resistance.
GERD
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 10.2 MBAutumn Ward NP, shares the symptoms of GERD, updated medical therapies available and lifestyle modifications that can help with the symptoms.
Diabetes Updates
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 32.4 MBLiza Yambay Valiente MD discusses the latest updates in diabetes management. She identifies guidelines for screening and shares advances in diabetic treatments.