UAB Med Cast

The Intricate Nature of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

April 22, 2024 06:00 - 25 MB

Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn more about the connection between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer; new tools allowing more accurate diagnoses and monitoring for recurrence; and th...

Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease

April 15, 2024 06:00 - 11.9 MB

Degenerative mitral valve disease is the most common heart valve abnormality. Panayotis Vardas, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, reviews the distinctions between primary and secondary mitral regurgitation. He describes categories of patients who would be candidates for mitral valve repair, which is the standard-of-care treatment, versus those who might undergo mitral valve replacement. Learn more about the dramatic success rates of mitral valve repair and clinical trials underway that explore...

Undiagnosed Diseases Program: Finding Answers in Mysterious Conditions

April 08, 2024 06:00 - 23.5 MB

Some people struggle with symptoms for years and never receive a clear answer on what condition they have. UAB Medicine is part of the National Institutes of Health Undiagnosed Disease Network (UDN), which means they are committed to applying the latest technology to make diagnoses for their regional community. Bruce Korf, M.D., associate dean for Genomic Medicine, explains the various tools the undiagnosed disease team uses, including radiologic imaging, neurological testing, and genomic se...

Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke

March 25, 2024 06:00 - 11.3 MB

Mechanical thrombectomy is an effective new procedure for ischemic stroke management that lowers the possibility of damage to brain tissue. Select hospitals designated as thrombectomy-capable stroke centers, such as UAB, are equipped to perform this time-sensitive procedure 24/7. Michael Lyerly, M.D., a vascular neurologist, and Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., a vascular neurosurgeon, explain how improved coordination with first responders and other hospitals using telemedicine and triage allows UA...

Using Telehealth to Improve Access to Trauma Care Among Injured Rural Patients in the US

March 11, 2024 06:00 - 23 MB

Telehealth is impacting nearly every aspect of health care. Zain Hashmi, M.D., a trauma surgeon, discusses the potential of telehealth for improving access to comprehensive trauma care among rural patients. He explains how finding ways for EMS teams to consult trauma experts virtually and closer to emergencies could reduce transfer rates and improve patient care. Dr. Hashmi outlines the challenges of implementing telehealth for trauma care, emphasizing the need for 360-degree stakeholder eng...

Restorative Neurostimulation: a New Treatment Paradigm for Chronic Low Back Pain

March 11, 2024 06:00 - 16 MB

Around 80% of adults experience low back pain, and most are not candidates for surgery. Prentiss Lawson, Jr., M.D., and Christopher Paul, M.D., both anesthesiologists who specialize in pain medicine, discuss a promising new durable therapy for low back pain called restorative neurostimulation. Unlike existing low back pain management options, neurostimulation addresses a root cause, a weak or inactive multifidus muscle. The doctors explain the minimally invasive procedure, which involves sen...

State of the Art Management of Carotid Disease

March 04, 2024 06:00 - 11.6 MB

Carotid stenosis, caused by a buildup of plaque in the carotid artery, accounts for around 20% of all ischemic strokes. Mark Harrigan, M.D., and Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., both neurosurgeons, discuss key aspects of medical management and interventions for carotid stenosis. Learn about two new alternatives to the (still-effective) endarterectomy procedure. The doctors explain how their approach to management and intervention varies by patient.

Environmental Lung Disease Clinic

February 26, 2024 07:00 - 8.66 MB

The Birmingham region grew around heavy industry, including coal mining and steel production. These industries, which still employ thousands today, can pose hazards to workers’ health and others in the community. The UAB Environmental Lung Disease Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations for patients with respiratory conditions related to work exposure or environmental hazards. Kevin Dsouza, M.D., and Crystal Stephens, CRNP, helped found and lead the clinic. They discuss the scope of their ...

Kidney Transplantation in Patients with HIV

February 19, 2024 07:00 - 27.5 MB

Over one million people in the U.S. grapple with HIV. Although life expectancy has increased, end-stage organ diseases have a relatively high mortality rate for these patients. Learn about HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants from Shikha Mehta, M.D., director of the UAB HIV and Hepatitis C Transplant Program. She explains how her interdisciplinary team has made successful kidney transplants for over decade despite numerous challenges and comorbidities of those with HIV.

Pulsatile Tinnitus: Diagnostic Approach and Treatment Strategies

January 22, 2024 07:00 - 25.5 MB

While nonpulsatile tinnitus (constant buzzing sound) is a common condition many people learn to live with, pulsatile tinnitus (sound that occurs with each heartbeat) may indicate dangerous otological or vascular conditions. Erika McCarty Walsh, M.D., a neurotologist, and Jesse Jones, M.D., a neuroradiologist, discuss the complex process of determining whether patients have pulsatile tinnitus, what the causes are, and which treatments might be considered necessary. Drs. Walsh and Jones descri...

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Treating Chronic Kidney Disease

January 15, 2024 07:00 - 19.9 MB

Around 15% of people in the U.S. have a form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is often related to diabetes and hypertension. Claretha Lyas, M.D., a nephrologist, discusses the interdisciplinary approach to treating CKD alongside its root causes. Learn about two new classes of medicine that are slowing the progression of CKD. Find out the best time to refer a patient to a nephrologist, who can manage disease progression and provide a seamless transition to transplant evaluation services...

Women and Coronary Microvascular Disease

January 08, 2024 07:00 - 10.7 MB

Many women who have typical symptoms of coronary artery disease actually have coronary microvascular disease (MVD). Gretchen Wells, M.D., a cardiologist, explains why it is important for physicians to proceed with tests for MVD when cardiac catheterization does not indicate coronary artery disease. She explores the common symptoms, proven and potential interventions, and the serious risks posed by MVD. Dr. Wells recommends patients explore multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation programs if...

Future of Colorectal Cancer

November 13, 2023 07:00 - 19.1 MB

Only 60% of age-eligible adults are up to date on their colorectal cancer screenings. Drew Gunnells, Jr., M.D., and Shajan Peter, M.D., discuss why the colonoscopy is still their preferred first-line screening and polyp removal method, while newer at-home screening methods are useful in regions with limited access to care. The doctors discuss advancements in A.I. that they use to improve the detection of polyps during a colonoscopy. Learn more about a local partnership to provide free colono...

Modern Approach to Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

November 06, 2023 07:00 - 8.95 MB

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can occur in women who have neither obesity nor insulin resistance – two conditions that are often used as clues. William Hurd, M.D., a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, explains the three signs that help determine if a patient has PCOS. He also discusses working with patients to meet their reproductive planning goals while managing symptoms. Learn how a multidisciplinary team can manage the comorbidities often related to PCOS.

Standard of Care Update in Diabetes Treatment

October 23, 2023 06:00 - 26.9 MB

As the prevalence of diabetes increases, so does the variety of treatment and management tools available to endocrinologists. Alexandra Dodd, M.D., an endocrinologist, discusses advancements including continuous glucose monitoring, new types of long-acting insulin, and medicines that help patients control both blood sugar and weight. She describes the common health conditions that result from advanced diabetes and the corresponding specialists she works with to treat those.

Heart Brain Clinic

October 16, 2023 06:00 - 30.9 MB

Although strokes are complex events involving both the brain and heart, diagnosis and treatment of potential strokes is not always managed by brain and heart doctors working together. Because of this, patients may be having unnecessary procedures and risking future health events. Ekaterina Bakradze, M.D., a stroke neurologist, and Mustafa Ahmed, M.D., an interventional cardiologist, discuss the complexity of stroke diagnoses and management, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary t...

Personalized Brain Health

October 09, 2023 06:00 - 19.9 MB

Brain health can be maintained with many of the same lifestyle behaviors doctors recommend as being heart-healthy. Ronald Lazar, M.D., a neuropsychologist, explains that brain health has a pathological and a pragmatic component, and it is ultimately individualized. He discusses the impact that primary care physicians can have on patients by helping them connect healthy lifestyle choices (e.g., exercising, quitting smoking, sleeping, maintaining a balanced diet) with preventing cognitive decl...

Advances in Diabetes Technology

October 02, 2023 06:00 - 315 Bytes

Diabetes care is changing rapidly with technological advancements such as continuous glucose monitoring, patch insulin pumps, and doctors’ ability to monitor patient data remotely. Ananda Basu, MD, endocrinologist and director of the UAB Diabetes Technology Program, discusses the developments that will make diabetes care more individualized and responsive in the future. Learn more about the educational and socioeconomic hurdles that will need to be cleared along the way.

Molecular Diagnostics

September 21, 2023 06:00 - 25.4 MB

Molecular diagnostics teams help physicians implement precision medicine that results in better outcomes for patients with a variety of conditions. Craig Mackinnon, M.D., director of the Division of Genomics Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, discusses how molecular pathologists work hand-in-hand with oncologists and pathologists to develop treatment strategies from patients’ molecular profiles (i.e., identifying meaningful mutations). Learn how in-house molecular diagnostics labs allow institu...

Innovations in the Surgical Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer

September 05, 2023 05:00 - 15.7 MB

Prognoses for oropharyngeal cancers have improved dramatically over the past 20 years, reflecting physicians’ better understanding of the role of HPV in driving most of these cancers. Andrew Fuson, M.D., and Hari Jeyarajan, M.D, explain their shift to using surgery as the standard-of-care treatment for oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV, which has resulted in survival rates of 85-90%. They discuss how robotic surgery and advanced screening methods have improved patient quality of life. Lear...

Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT)

August 21, 2023 05:00 - 22 MB

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common life-threatening blood clot that may be encountered across many specialties, and especially in emergency departments, making standardized response and treatment a challenge. Sam McElwee, M.D., a cardiologist, discusses his work helping to lead PERT, the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team. He discusses advances in PE treatment that make quick referrals to PERT imperative. Learn about system-wide standards PERT has established (and shared through education) wh...

Sarcoidosis Diagnosis and Management

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 14.5 MB

Sarcoidosis is a rare autoimmune disease that can cause different symptoms in different people, including joint pain, coughing, skin rashes, and shortness of breath. Joseph Barney, M.D., a pulmonologist, explains the individualized path that diagnosis and treatments may take for those with sarcoidosis. He discusses the range of effective medications that may be used and the importance of having a multidisciplinary team to guide care.

Common Causes and Updated Treatment Options for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

August 11, 2023 05:00 - 29.7 MB

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) diagnoses are increasing along with the number food allergy cases in general. Amy CaJacob, M.D., and James Callaway, M.D., discuss recent advances in treating this complex, chronic condition. Learn about management strategies including food elimination, topical steroid medications, proton pump inhibitors, and a new monoclonal antibody that can reduce chronic inflammation at the receptor level. The doctors stress the importance of actively managing EoE to avoid ...

A Better Understanding Toward Gout Flares

August 03, 2023 05:00 - 13.1 MB

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis, but it is often seen as a nuisance rather than a serious condition. Angleo Gaffo, M.D., a rheumatologist, discusses the progression of unmanaged gout and the path to better treatment. Learn about how Dr. Gaffo and international colleagues created a research definition of gout flares that will help researchers judge the effectiveness of new treatments. He emphasizes the importance of involving rheumatologists in patient care to manage the root c...

Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

July 24, 2023 06:00 - 13.5 MB

Around 30 million people suffer from low back pain, which can have complex causes. Interventional radiologists Jesse Jones, M.D., and Junjian Huang, M.D., discuss basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to alleviate axial low back pain. Learn how this procedure is effective for a wide variety of patients, even those with comorbidities. BVN ablation has shown a 75% success rate in studies, but the doctors explain why it requires pinpoint accuracy on the part of expe...

Causes and Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

July 17, 2023 05:00 - 12 MB

The CPAP machine is a reliable standard of care solution for obstructive sleep apnea, but around half of patients are not able to use the device successfully. Brian Kinard, M.D., an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and Kirk Withrow, M.D., director of saliva and sleep surgery, discuss the wide range of soft tissue and structural facial procedures that can either solve sleep apnea or make the CPAP feasible for patients. They explain their patient-anatomy-specific approach for selecting the appro...

Hold Your Horses! Equestrian Helmet Facts, Fiction & Future Research

July 10, 2023 05:00 - 14.6 MB

Equestrian sports may not be thought of as high-contact in the same way that football is, but they result in around 40% of sport-related head injuries. Sara Gould, M.D., a sports medicine physician, and Kevin Schrum, Ph.D., a research engineer, discuss their research on equestrian helmets. They explain the importance of helmets in mitigating devastating injuries such as traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Their ongoing research investigating how to limit the rotational acceleration of th...

Effective Therapies for Melanoma Patients

July 03, 2023 05:00 - 11.4 MB

The outlook for patients with melanoma, even advanced cases, has dramatically improved over the past 10-15 years. Oncologists Kristy Broman, M.D., and John Dubay, M.D., discuss the ideal approach for treating melanoma and their application of the newest techniques available at academic medical centers such as UAB: immunotherapies, oral medications, intralesional therapy, and adjuvant therapies in conjunction with surgery. Learn how an interdisciplinary team collaborates to improve outcomes fo...

Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

June 26, 2023 05:00 - 15.6 MB

Achalasia is an esophageal condition that makes eating miserable for patients. It is often misdiagnosed as GERD. Kristen Wong, M.D., a gastrointestinal surgeon, and Sergio Sanchez-Luna, M.D., a gastroenterologist, discuss POEM, a new minimally invasive technique of treating achalasia without incisions. Learn about how this technique results in comparable outcomes to the traditional surgical procedure for achalasia with distinct advantages in patient quality of life. The doctors discuss the i...

Contemporary Management of Early-Staged Larynx Cancer with Transoral Laser Microsurgery

June 19, 2023 06:00 - 21.7 MB

Treating laryngeal cancer early and precisely can preserve patients’ ability to speak and swallow. Bharat Panuganti, M.D., discusses the innovations in transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) that have made it an alternative to radiotherapy for treating early-staged laryngeal cancer. He discusses his use of the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser in this procedure, which targets hemoglobin in the cancerous tissue and limits damage to non-cancerous tissue. Learn more about the current importan...

Biologics & Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Severe Asthma

June 15, 2023 06:00 - 11.7 MB

Biologics and monoclonal antibodies can help those with severe allergies avoid flare-ups and spend less time seeing their allergists. Miranda Curtiss, M.D., a pulmonologist and allergist, discusses the individualized process of selecting the best biologic agent among several for patients: phenotyping, investigating comorbidities, testing effectiveness, and continued monitoring. Dr. Curtis explains how the UAB asthma clinic helps patients choose whether to receive the medication at home or at...

Diagnosis and Management of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF)

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 10.8 MB

Fibrotic lung disease is a group of around 200 entities that have inflammation and/or fibrosis in common. The “progressive” phenotype of pulmonary fibrosis has recently become more well-defined. Tejaswini Kulkarni, M.D., explains the characteristics of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). She discusses the importance of recognizing when interstitial lung disease is indeed PPF and addressing it with a combination of immunosuppressive and antifibrotic therapies. Learn about the advantages of ...

Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy: Concepts and Options for Treatment

June 06, 2023 07:00 - 38.8 MB

Jeffrey Nix MD and Soroush Rais-Bahrami, MD highlight focal therapy concepts and options for prostate cancer. With regard to functional preservation, as focal therapy may preserve functionality for some well-selected patients at the cost of a higher risk of progression before definitive treatment can be performed, they speak about how for many intermediate-risk patients for whom the risk of progression with active surveillance is unacceptably high, but for whom quality of life with whole-gla...

Early Rehabilitation Management of Lower Extremity Amputees

May 15, 2023 05:00 - 15.7 MB

Conley Carr MD discusses early rehabilitation management of lower extremity amputees. He shares how pain is handled in the acute and chronic amputee and the timeline of how long amputees stay in the hospital initially and how long until they can obtain a prosthesis. Additionally, he highlights the therapy they need during the acute and chronic phase and some of the most common issues that amputees face when they start using prosthetics.

Hip Resurfacing: Bone-Preserving Alternative to Replacement

May 08, 2023 06:00 - 7.42 MB

For patients with end-stage arthritis who are also highly active, hip resurfacing may be the preferred alternative to a total hip replacement. Scott Mabry, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the aspects of hip resurfacing that preserve a patient’s ability to continue performing at their highest level. He notes the importance of consulting a surgeon who is actually certified to perform hip resurfacing when determining if it is appropriate for a given patient: those who are motivated and pas...

The Future of Spine Surgery: Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery

April 17, 2023 05:00 - 15.8 MB

Neurosurgeons are using robotics to make some spine surgeries more precise and efficient. Jakub Godzik, MD, explains how robotics are being used in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgeries to deliver screws more precisely based on CT scans, resulting in smaller incisions and less tissue damage. He discusses which patients benefit most from this method. Learn more about the future of robotics and AI for spine surgeries.

Diagnosis and Management of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)

April 10, 2023 05:00 - 8.72 MB

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an interstitial lung disease caused by an allergic reaction to organic environmental antigens, such as mold or bird feathers. Kevin Dsouza, MD, a pulmonologist, discusses the complex diagnosis and management of HP: how specialists distinguish HP from other diseases by analyzing acute symptoms, patient histories, and CT scans; how cases of fibrotic and nonfibrotic HP are treated differently; and how physicians can help patients to identify and prevent expos...

Partial Knee Replacement

April 03, 2023 05:00 - 7.64 MB

For patients experiencing knee pain from osteoarthritis on just one side of the knee, a partial knee replacement may be the best option. Scott Mabry, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, explains how a partial knee replacement has advantages over a total knee replacement for the right patient. Dr. Mabry discusses computer-assisted navigation, which allows him to customize how implants are fitted, aligning the new components mechanically in real time. Learn more about how a specialist can guide your pa...

Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease

March 27, 2023 05:00 - 12.3 MB

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are ten times more prevalent than tuberculosis infections, affecting primarily the elderly and immunocompromised. Bryan Garcia, MD, a pulmonologist, discusses the likely origins of NTM, who is most at risk to be infected by these ubiquitous bacteria, and the criteria for diagnosis. Learn why NTM needs to be better accounted for at both the epidemiological and clinical levels in the future.

Viral Hepatitis and UAB Medicine‘s Solution for Alabama

March 20, 2023 05:00 - 18.3 MB

Hepatitis C (HCV) affects around 40,000 people in Alabama, and possibly many more who do not know they have it. Although the disease is largely curable, it affects vulnerable populations that may not get tested or pursue treatment. Ricardo Franco, MD, and David Fettig, MD, discuss their work to eradicate HCV as part of the interdisciplinary ABC Clinic. The doctors discuss the causes for the stubborn prevalence of HCV; their outreach and education to health centers in areas with vulnerable pop...

Management of Connective Tissue Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD)

March 13, 2023 05:00 - 9.83 MB

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can occur secondary to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjogren’s syndrome. Pilar Acosta, MD, a pulmonologist, explains the unique treatment approach for patients who have ILD as a secondary condition. She discusses combination therapies that address both inflammation and fibrosis, as well as the importance of managing common comorbidities. Learn more about the advantages of a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Network site for...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

March 06, 2023 06:00 - 29.4 MB

Around 40% of adults will experience acid reflux at some point in their lives, and half of them will take medication to control consistent recurrences, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. It is important to diagnose patients with GERD to help them avoid esophageal damage and even cancer. James Callaway, MD, a gastroenterologist, and Kristen Wong, MD, a surgeon, discuss the progressive steps they take in diagnosing, managing, and treating GERD. Dr. Calloway emphasizes that contr...

Nutrition for Diabetes

February 27, 2023 06:00 - 26 MB

Healthy eating is a powerful way to prevent and control type 2 diabetes. New medications allow those with diabetes to focus on diet to improve their quality of life, not simply to manage blood sugar. Amy Warriner, MD, explains the individualized approach required to help patients eat healthier, as many are challenged by a lack of knowledge and access to healthy foods. She discusses the common elements of some popular diets that patients may implement, noting that there is no one best diet. Le...

Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

February 20, 2023 06:00 - 11.7 MB

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung disease that leads to progressive lung scaring and eventual respiratory failure; it most often affects the elderly. The American Thoracic Society and other international bodies updated clinical practice guidelines for this disease in 2022. Tracy Luckhardt, MD, a pulmonologist, summarizes the most important changes to diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, and non-pharmacological treatments. Learn more about the advantages of an interdisciplin...

Benefits & Barriers of Adaptive Sports

February 13, 2023 06:00 - 10.8 MB

Exercise is a medicine that many people neglect, even more so if they have a physical disability: 50% of those with a physical disability do not exercise regularly. Johan Latorre, MD, a specialist in sports medicine and former collegiate wheelchair tennis coach, shares the myriad benefits of adaptive sports – those sports made accessible to people with physical disabilities. He discusses some common inherited and acquired disabilities and the pathways for helping patients with those condition...

How Digital Health Tools Are Changing Medicine

February 08, 2023 06:00 - 16.8 MB

Digital technology is making the concept of continuous care possible – along with its more familiar benefits to telemedicine. Jeff Curtis, MD, a rheumatologist, discusses new applications of digital technology to healthcare that are becoming standard of care: virtual reality (VR) to help with pain management and teach wellness techniques; biosensors that allow doctors to gather data from patients between visits; and artificial intelligence (AI) to sort large amounts of data for rapid answers ...

Urinary Diversion

January 30, 2023 06:00 - 23.4 MB

Urinary diversion is needed for a variety of patients whose bladders are not functioning properly. In cases of organ removal, cancer, or loss of mobility, complex and permanent surgical procedures may be required. Chas Peyton, MD, and Jeffrey Nix, MD, both urologic oncologists, discuss the role of specialists in creating patient-driven solutions for urinary diversion using different of routes, materials, and means of bladder emptying. Learn more about the relative advantages of the major surg...

Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

January 23, 2023 06:00 - 13.1 MB

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the common forms of interstitial lung disease (those that affect the tissues between airways); it results in scarring and fibroblasts. Early diagnosis is critical to the management of this dangerous condition. Carla Copeland, MD, explains the challenge of diagnosing IPF due to its generic symptoms, which usually indicate more common breathing issues. She discusses recent innovations in how CT scans are categorized to better diagnose IPF and to hel...

Using Mpirik Cardiac Intelligence to Address Health Inequities

January 16, 2023 06:00 - 18.4 MB

Oscar Julian Booker, MD and Efstathia Andrikopoulou MD discuss how using third-party vendor, Mpirik Cardiac Intelligence, helped to develop a software algorithm that provides clinical decision support to help identify patients at risk for heart valve disease who otherwise might be overlooked. They share what factors are behind the most significant disparities, as they connect the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence with the need for clinicians to expand their toolkit. Th...

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

December 14, 2022 06:00 - 12.2 MB

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that results in severe sinus and pulmonary infections and is particularly difficult to treat; however, as George Solomon, MD, explains, researchers have recently made important steps in understanding and treating PCD. He explains the critical link they have established between genotype and phenotype of observed PCD cases, which will lead to genetic-based therapies in the future. Equally important, he says, are the strides made in trea...

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