Open Mics with Dr. Stites
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Steve Stites, MD, executive vice president, clinical affairs and chief medical officer of The University of Kansas Health System, interviews physicians and leaders about advances in healthcare and current affairs.
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Why Pregnant Black Moms Are at Risk And What to Do About It
April 13, 2023 17:20 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBPregnancy and childbirth should be safe and joyful. But America has a maternal health problem. Black mothers in particular are at risk. Meet an expert who has dedicated her life to keeping black mothers and babies healthy. And how she's working with others to fix the disparities.
Training the Immune System to Eliminate Cancer with CAR-T and CRISPR
April 05, 2023 16:31 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhen standard chemotherapy wasn’t working for one patient, a blend of two remarkable therapies – CAR-T and CRISPR – trained the immune system to exterminate the cancer. Guests include patient Katie Kopp and Dr. Joseph McGuirk, hematologist and medical oncologist and the Division Director of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Possible Changes in Organ Donation Rules How it Could Affect the Midwest
April 04, 2023 12:33 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThe federal government recently outlined a plan to revamp the nation's organ transplant system, hoping to make it more efficient. We’ll talk with transplant doctors and a U.S. Senator about what those changes could mean for us in the Midwest.
Three Years of the Pandemic: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed
March 23, 2023 21:17 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIt’s been three years since the pandemic broke out. We’ll talk with Dr. Lee Norman, former Kansas Health Secretary, about what we’ve learned and where we’re headed.
Healing and Preventing Women’s Sports Injuries, Plus: Live From Royals Spring Training
March 15, 2023 20:45 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGetting off the sideline and back in the game. One high school athlete went from crutches to an operating table, then back to the pitching mound. Our Women in Sports series turns its focus toward injuries, both healing them and preventing them. Plus a live report from Royals Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona.
Outgrowing His Implant – Alex Goodwin’s Survival Story Reaches Halfway Around the World
March 08, 2023 16:24 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAlex Goodwin's cancer survival story reached halfway around the world. What happens now that Alex is outgrowing the implant that helped save his life six years ago? We will talk live with Alex, his father and his doctor.
New Research Shows Better Outcomes for Some of the Worst Strokes
March 01, 2023 17:07 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEvery minute matters when you have a stroke. New research could change how doctors react in those critical moments. We highlight brand new research on "Show Me The Science" focused on better outcomes in some of the worst strokes. We’ll hear directly from a survivor.
How Old is Too Old for a New Heart?
February 22, 2023 18:57 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMost heart transplant programs would not operate on a 74-year-old man. How old is too old to get a new heart? You’ll meet a man who found out why age is sometimes just a number.
Getting a Blood Test Without the Needle
February 15, 2023 20:45 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWe’ll take you live to the Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, where you’ll meet the health system’s Dream Team that kept Patrick Mahomes and others on the field. And imagine getting your blood checked without having to go near a needle. We’ll outline a clinical trial of a Bloodless Blood Test.
Discovering and Fixing a Sudden Change in Personality
February 09, 2023 14:10Learn how doctors discovered and fixed the sudden change in one woman's personality that not only saved her life, it saved her marriage.
Tiny Machines That Pump Blood When Your Heart Can’t
February 03, 2023 22:28 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhat do you do if your heart starts failing, but you’re not able to get a transplant right away? Many patients are relying on a small device called LVAD to keep them alive. You’ll learn more about tiny machines that pump blood for your heart and the promising new research about LVADs.
New Treatment for Brain Tumors That Avoids Six Weeks of Radiation
January 20, 2023 21:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWe’ll show you a brand new way to treat cancerous brain tumors without having to undergo radiation treatment every day for six weeks.
Is Walking 10,000 Steps Really the Key to a Healthy Life?
January 20, 2023 21:43 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBIs10,000 steps a day really the magic number? We know walking improves cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of dementia, but how many steps do you really need to feel the benefits? Our experts weigh in on a recent study.
6-Month Update on the Comprehensive Cancer Center
December 15, 2022 20:06It's been nearly six months since The University of Kansas Cancer Center achieved Comprehensive status. A lot has happened including more funding for cancer trials to keep patients closer to home as well as the vision for a new research building.
Show Me the Science: Research Trials for Pain Management
December 07, 2022 18:12 - 49 minutes - 45 MBNearly 4 out 5 people suffer from chronic and often debilitating lower back pain... are you one of them? Watch to learn if you qualify as a trial participant in research aimed at easing your pain. The University of Kansas Medical Center hopes to enroll hundreds of patients. We'll show you how to sign up.
Neuromuscular Disease That Mimics Other Diseases
December 01, 2022 20:20 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBJill Sondker is an active woman who has something in common with rock icon Peter Frampton – they both suffer from inclusion body myositis, a muscle wasting disease that threatens hips and fingers first. She shares her story.
What to Know When Buying a Hearing Aid On Your Own
November 24, 2022 02:20 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIt used to be you had to see a doctor, get a prescription and have a custom fitting from an audiologist to get a hearing aid. Not anymore. We’ll explain why and show you what to look for if you’re looking to buy one on your own.
Show Me the Science: National Study on Long COVID-19
November 03, 2022 15:11 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRear Admiral Dr. Michael Iademarco, assistant Surgeon General of The United States, and Catherine Satterwhite, Ph.D., Region 7 administrator, Department of Health and Human Services, join Dana Hawkinson, MD, medical director of infection prevention and control, to outline the latest long COVID-19 research. He'll explain how anyone can participate in a new national study of long COVID-19.
How a Fatty Liver Diagnosis Helped a Woman Turn Her Life Around
October 27, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBExperts focus on how to battle the obesity epidemic with a story about how a woman’s fatty liver diagnosis turned her life around.
News and Community Conference Call With 11 CMOs Numbers are Even But Staffing and Beds a Problem
October 20, 2022 12:55 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIt’s been two months since we’ve heard from area hospital chief medical officers, but tomorrow we’ll gather them for a COVID status report. We’ll find out if we’re gaining any ground on the pandemic and look at what the winter looks like for COVID and the flu.
Saving a Life From Across The Ocean
October 13, 2022 14:58 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBImagine having to put your life in the hands of a stranger. That’s what happened to a Kansas City man, and the outcome was amazing. You’ll see the emotional moment they met for the first time.
Where You Were Born Can Determine Cancer Risk
October 05, 2022 16:45 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBTriple negative breast cancer is diagnosed three times more in Black women than White women. Did you know where you are born could also be a big factor? We'll look at the science inside cancer cells.
Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going With Vaccines
September 28, 2022 20:37 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBPeople either love COVID vaccines or hate them. But there's no question they've made a difference in this pandemic. We're going to stick to the science as we welcome Dr. Greg Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. We'll look at where we are with vaccines and where we're headed in our fight against COVID.
Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going With Vaccines
September 28, 2022 20:36People either love COVID vaccines or hate them. But there's no question they've made a difference in this pandemic. We're going to stick to the science as we welcome Dr. Greg Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. We'll look at where we are with vaccines and where we're headed in our fight against COVID.
How We’ve Spread the Word About COVID
September 21, 2022 19:52 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBDr. Steve Stites joins us live from from Las Vegas to learn what the nation's premiere professional organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes wants to learn from us about this program.
Curbing Youth Violence
September 15, 2022 19:18 - 1 hour - 57 MBViolence is now one of the leading causes of death among young people. But there’s an effort to do something about that, and keep young victims of violence from returning to the emergency department. You’ll meet the group that’s putting a new program into place and find out how it works.
How Artificial Intelligence Helps Patients
September 07, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe’re edging closer to the medicine you see in Star Trek. Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center are now using artificial intelligence to study some kidney injuries. We’ll show you the science that’s putting Kansas in the spotlight.
COVID-19 Update With KC Metro and Kansas Chief Medical Officers
August 29, 2022 19:42 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWe will present a news conference with 13 area chief medical officers to talk about the state of COVID-19 in the region. We’ll also find out how it’s still impacting hospitals in everything from staffing to supplies and look ahead at what to expect this fall.
Will School Look the Same This Fall?
August 29, 2022 19:41 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBSchool has been tough for students for the last couple of years during the pandemic. How will it be this fall? We will focus on the mental health of students and how teacher staffing shortages affect this.
Protecting Yourself From Snakebites
August 29, 2022 19:38 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBNature is filled with beauty...and snakes too! Five million people are bitten each year worldwide. We’ll talk about how you can protect yourself.
The Science Behind New Treatment for Rectal Cancer
August 08, 2022 12:40 - 47 minutes - 65 MBAccording to The American Cancer Society, 45,000 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed this year. Dr. Steves Stites shows us the science behind a new treatment that made rectal cancer disappear in acute patients.
What’s Behind the Latest COVID Increase?
July 27, 2022 20:54The B-A five variant is dominating as COVID hospitalizations creep up in the metro. What's behind this latest increase? Our panel of experts weighs in with what you need to know to keep you and your family safe.
High Schoolers Get Hands-On Medical Experience
July 20, 2022 19:52 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBHigh school students are getting a wonderful opportunity to try out different medical careers in the hospital. We’ll hear what they’re learning, including the one time they all got to hold a real human brain!
Training the next generation of surgeons... in Ethiopia.
July 14, 2022 22:04 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBEthiopia is the second most populated country in Africa with 87 hospitals and 11,296 beds to serve 45 million people. We’ll talk with a new generation of orthopedic surgeons training here in Kansas City at KU Medical Center. The goal of this international program is to help improve healthcare in Ethiopia.
Show Me the Science Behind Sunburns and More
July 06, 2022 17:19 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOur experts look at the science of summertime sunburns. You'll learn the kinds of burns that worry specialists most and give an update on fireworks injuries from the Fourth of July holiday.
How Emergency Responders and Doctors Handled the Amtrak Crash in Missouri
July 01, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBEmergency responders discuss their role in rescuing and treating the survivors of the recent Amtrak train derailment that occurred on June 27, 2022. The accident, which happened when the train collided with a dump truck, left 4 dead and more than 150 injured.
Latest on Cancer Research Findings
June 22, 2022 16:59 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWith more than 50 thousand people a year in Kansas and Missouri diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Roy Jensen and some of our colleagues from The University of Cancer Center join us to talk about the role genetic testing can play and news about metastatic breast cancer treatment.
Why Healthcare is Not Equal For All And What to Do About It
June 15, 2022 17:58 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHealthcare is not equal for all. Twice as many Black men die of heart disease. Black women are more prone to late stage, aggressive cancers while Black girls are often assessed differently when it comes to mental health. Dr. Steve Stites looks at these important health disparities.
The Impact of COVID on Alzheimer’s Patients
May 25, 2022 19:41 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBAlzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. We’ll show you the impact COVID has had on Alzheimer's patients, plus doctors weigh in on at home tests for memory loss.
How Hospitals Keep the Shelves Stocked During Shortages
May 20, 2022 12:54 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBRunning a big city hospital like is like running a small city. That means always staying one step ahead of drug and supply shortages. We’ll take you inside the giant warehouse where they keep everything from diapers to tongue depressors and find out how hospitals are coping with the current critical shortage of CT contrast for many vital procedures.
How a Study of Millennials Could Prevent Lung Cancer
May 12, 2022 12:23 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBIt’s never been done before, but a long-term study of millennials, those in their 20s and 30s, may hold the key to putting an end to lung diseases like cancer as we age. We’ll also explain why vaping is not as harmless as it seems.
Show Me The Science The Drug Giving Cystic Fibrosis Patients A Chance at a Normal Life
May 06, 2022 12:48 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBCystic Fibrosis is the most common life-limiting fatal genetic disorder. We’re going to show you the science behind the leading CF drug Trikafta and share news of a new trial investigating gene therapy.
A Life-Changing Procedure For Those With Hand Tremors
April 21, 2022 01:34Imagine not being able to hold a fork or knife to eat or doing simple things like writing a note or signing a check. It's reality for a lot of people, and now those suffering from essential tremors of the hands or Parkinson's have a new treatment allowing them to do the things they love again. We’ll show you how it changed the lives of three patients. Guests include Dr. Jennifer Cheng, neurosurgeon; Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, director Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program; Shirley Thurber...
Why African American Women Are More Likely to Die During Childbirth
April 13, 2022 19:25 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAfrican American women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women. Dr. Steve Stites talks with experts to find out why and what is being done in the Metro to save lives. Guests include Dr. Sharla Smith, founder of the Kansas Birth Equity Network, and Marcia Houpe, nurse-midwife, The University of Kansas Health System.
Show Me The Science on COVID Vaccines
April 06, 2022 14:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDr. Mario Castro, Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research, KU Medical Center, sits in for Dr. Steve Stites. Thousands in the metro will soon be getting their second COVID booster shot. So why are thousands of others choosing to hold off or not get the vaccine at all? Whether it’s misinformation or questions about how the vaccine came together we’ll show you the science behind COVID vaccines.
The Stress of Being a Sports Fan
March 30, 2022 20:41 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBThe thrill of victory and the agony of defeat... being a true sports fan can bring you joy and then break your heart. So how do you cope with the ups and downs of cheering on your team? Jayhawks in the Final Four, the Chiefs in the playoffs several years in a row and now baseball season is here... it can take a toll... the good the bad and the ugly. We'll hear from experts on sports related stress.
New Treatment For COVID Brain Fog
March 23, 2022 16:15 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBBrain fog is one of the most common symptoms of long haul COVID patients, and now there’s a new treatment. You’ll meet an area pediatrician struggling to cut through his brain fog after catching a mild case of COVID two years ago.
Supporting the Ukraine from Kansas City
March 16, 2022 17:29 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn today's show, chief medical officer Dr. Steve Stites talks to Jane Ott, Vice President, Supply Chain of the health system and Kristin Robinson, Executive Director, PROJECT C.U.R.E., Kansas City. The health system works with Project C.U.R.E to send supplies to support care in Ukraine. The health system's relationship with Ukraine is not new. Details of supplies and efforts in this episode of Open Mics with Dr. Stites.
COVID-19 and Organ Transplants
March 09, 2022 18:26 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBCan someone who has or had COVID-19 donate an organ? It’s a common question during the pandemic. COVID-19 has had quite an impact on transplants. Experts speak to that and answer many other transplant questions.
A Deep Dive Into Ivermectin and Paxlovid
March 02, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBChief medical officer Dr. Steve Stites puts on his professor hat, along with four other distinguished guests, debut a new regular feature he's been working on for some time. In the first episode of Show Me The Science, we’ll show the results of clinical trials of two drugs to treat or prevent COVID. One has FDA emergency use authorization, the other comes with an FDA warning, plus warnings and/or restrictions by the World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, and the Infectious...