UAB Med Cast
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe official podcast of UAB Medicine, moving medicine forward.
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Department of Interdisciplinary Practice and Training
April 30, 2018 13:00 - 12.7 MBKellie Flood. MD, discusses the department of interdisciplinary practice and training at UAB Medicine, and how it specifically relates to the Geriatric Scholar Program, HELP, and Virtual ACE. She discusses how to evaluate the impact of such programs on outcomes for patients and clinicians.
Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures
April 23, 2018 14:00 - 20.8 MBKyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures for vertebral compression fractures (VCF), which are fractures in vertebra, the bones that make up the spinal column. The surgeries are used to treat pain caused by vertebral compression fractures in the spine. The UAB Medicine interventional radiology team is a dedicated group of skilled, innovative health care professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. In this podcast, Edgar S. ...
Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
April 09, 2018 13:00 - 13.3 MBAs part of the UAB Division of Women's Reproductive Healthcare, our services range from complete obstetric care to the medical and surgical treatment of complicated gynecological concerns. Our physicians are here for the first routine gynecological exam, to delivering babies, to guiding through menopause. UAB Obstetrics and Gynecology offers comprehensive women's health care in a private, personal environment, with physicians dedicated to providing excellent care. Here to tell us about the ...
Burn Care – Educating Providers
March 26, 2018 14:00 - 16.8 MBThe Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit at UAB Medicine provides critical care for trauma and burn patients requiring intensive therapeutic interventions resulting from injury. In this podcast James Hwang, MD discusses burn care from an educational perspective, and what sets the UAB burn program apart for this very specialized care.
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Promise for Patients with Leukemia/Lymphoma
March 19, 2018 13:00 - 26 MBAdoptive cell transfer (ACT) is an emerging approach to immunotherapy by which patients' own immune cells are collected and used to treat their cancer. There are several types of ACT, but the one that seems to be closest to producing an FDA-approved treatment is chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. Leading this panel discussion regarding the risks and benefits of CAR T-cell therapy are UAB Medicine hematology/oncology physicians Amitkumar N. Mehta, MD, and Luciano J. Costa, MD.
Training in Robotic Surgery
March 12, 2018 14:00 - 14.8 MBThe UAB Medicine Robotic Surgery Program is one of the largest in the Southeast and has the largest surgical volume in the country, with nearly 25 surgeons using the da Vinci robot to perform almost 1,000 surgeries each year. UAB Robotic Surgery includes several fellowship-trained subspecialists who have received the maximum training in their field. UAB regularly sets new surgical standards and attracts hundreds of surgeons from around the world for observation and educational sessions involv...
Overview on Sports Medicine Injuries
March 05, 2018 15:00 - 17.6 MBUAB Sports Medicine specializes in evaluating, managing, rehabilitating, and preventing the injuries and physical problems that are common among athletes of all ages. From the weekend warrior to the professional athlete, physicians at UAB Sports Medicine provide care designed to enable patients to return to their active lifestyles safely and as soon as possible. The clinic is comprised of physicians, care coordinators, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, radiologists, and a cert...
Spinal Cord Injury
February 26, 2018 15:00 - 18.8 MBA spinal cord injury (SCI) is the occurrence of an acute traumatic damage to the spinal cord or nerves roots within the spinal column, including the cauda equina, that results in temporary or permanent loss of motor function, sensory function, and autonomic functions. Higher levels of injuries typically result in a greater loss of function when compared to injuries at lower levels of the spinal cord. The Spain Rehabilitation Center is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast's foremost...
New Frontiers: Robotic Surgery Program at UAB
February 19, 2018 15:00 - 12.5 MBUAB surgeons are pioneering procedures for robotic surgery for head-and-neck, lung, and other cancers to help push the technology far beyond its original emphasis on prostate cancer. In the process, UAB has become one of the busiest, most diverse, and most comprehensive robotic surgery programs in the nation with more than 20 surgeons in nine specialties performing more than 900 surgeries annually. Of the surgeries at UAB, fully 75 percent are oncologic. In this exciting segment, Dr. John P...
Trans-arterial Chemoembolization of Liver Tumors (TACE) & Radioembolization of Liver Tumors ...
February 12, 2018 15:00 - 11.1 MBTransarterial-chemoembolization (TACE) has been a palliative treatment or bridging treatment for liver cancer, whether primary or metastatic. TACE is a combination of local delivery of chemotherapy and a procedure to block of the blood supply to the tumor and trap the chemotherapy in the tumor. Here to discuss the latest advances in trans-arterial chemoembolization of liver tumors (TACE) & radioembolization of liver tumors (Y90) is Dr Ahmed M. Kamel, he is the Chief, Interventional Radiolog...
Oculoplastics Services and Questions About Botox for Eyelid Spasms
February 05, 2018 16:00Oculoplastics & Reconstructive Surgery focuses on corrective and cosmetic eye surgery related to the eyelids, eyebrow, forehead, and tear duct system. These surgeons also repair orbital trauma and congenital eye defects in children and adults. Physicians in this field are ophthalmologists who have received additional training in plastic surgery, and they are experts in conditions and treatments of the delicate eye area. Joining the show to discuss Oculoplastics services and questions about ...
Physician Wellness: Ways to Reduce Burnout & Early Retirement
January 15, 2018 15:00 - 13.6 MBIn the world of electronic health records, and an increase in the aging population, many physicians find themselves subjected to more intense scrutiny of quality and performance, while they face an ever increasing patient load. They can experience depression and burnout the way many professional do, however, as physicians they may be tempted to care for others before they care for themselves. Here to discuss the consequences and possible solutions to worrisome physician burnout is J. Michae...
Obesity as a Disease
January 08, 2018 15:00 - 13.2 MBMillions of Americans struggle with obesity and obesity-related diseases every day. Obesity has become an epidemic in this country and the need to foster a multidisciplinary approach to basic, clinical, and translational research is now more important than ever. There is an emphasis on understanding the causal factors underlying nutrition and obesity-related health problems and the generation and evaluation of evidence on their consequences, prevention, and alleviation. University of Alabama...
Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer
January 01, 2018 15:00 - 20.7 MBThe thyroid gland influences many of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormone that it produces. As a result, thyroid disorders can be far reaching and can range from nodules to hypothyroidism to life threatening cancer. In this panel discussion regarding thyroid cancer and thyroid disease are Dr. Benjamin Greene, Dr. Brian Hughley and Dr. Erin Buczek. They are head and neck surgeons at UAB Medicine
Ablation for Kidney & Liver Tumors
December 18, 2017 16:00 - 10.7 MBPercutaneous ablation is a minimally invasive procedure where small needles are inserted through the skin under imaging guidance. The needles are directed toward tumors, which can be in the liver, kidney, bone, or lung. Once the needles are in place, the tumors are destroyed by either heating or freezing the cancer cells. These treatments are faster and safer than traditional surgery. For many types of cancers, our results with ablation are equivalent to traditional surgical approaches. Ap...
Breast Cancer Survivorship and the Future of Cancer Survivorship
December 17, 2017 21:04 - 12.5 MBThe UAB Medicine Breast Cancer Survivorship Program offers specialized follow-up care focused on the unique needs of breast cancer patients. The goal of the program is to help each survivor stay as healthy as possible and to prevent problems from happening or catch them early, when they are most easily treat. In this segment Smita Bhatia, MD, discusses breast cancer survivorship, the future of cancer survivorship and how UAB is leading the way in care and research.
Uterine Fibroids & Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
December 11, 2017 16:00 - 13 MBChronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately one third of all women and accounts for 20% of outpatient gynecology appointments. The pain might be caused by a number of reasons and today the technology and investigations are more sophisticated and physicians are more equipped to help determine the cause so that the patient can find relief. The UAB Medicine Interventional Radiology team uses the latest and most advanced technology and imaging methods, including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and ...
Quality in Bone Densitometry
December 04, 2017 16:00 - 11 MBAccording to the Nation Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Studies suggest that approximately one in two women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. In this segment Sarah Morgan, MD discusses T-score and Z-score results, quality in Bone Densitometry and when to refer to a specialist.
The Latest Research in Precision Oncology
November 20, 2017 01:09 - 9.04 MBThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is joining a growing network charged with implementing the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program, an ambitious effort to advance research into precision medicine. In this segment, Eddy S Yang, MD, PhD, discusses precision oncology and what it may mean as a blueprint for future research.
Gynecologic Oncology - ERAS Success
November 19, 2017 23:40 - 12.8 MBEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs have a goal to accelerate functional recovery and to improve postoperative outcomes. Here to discuss Gynecologic Oncology - ERAS Success at UAB Medicine is Charles A. Leath III, MD, MSPH. He is an Associate Professor, in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UAB Medicine.
APP Credentialing and Role Alignment
November 13, 2017 15:00 - 10.9 MBThe UAB Medicine Department of Advanced Practice Providers is responsible for the oversight of all Advanced Practice Providers within the Health System. This includes oversight of meaningful use, scope of practice and compliance with state and federal regulations, credentialing of all APPs seeking privileges to practice as a UAB Medicine provider, coordination of APP students seeking training within our institution, assessment of the quality of training for APP students within the organizatio...
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
October 30, 2017 13:00A chronic total occlusion is a total blockage in a coronary artery that has been present for at least three months. In this segment, Dr. Mark Sasse discusses chronic total occlusion and how UAB Interventional Cardiology is an internationally recognized leader in cardiac services, combining compassionate, innovative patient care with the most advanced technology and basic and clinical research. The program makes use of catheterization, stenting, angioplasty, and other minimally invasive inter...
Vaginal Prolapse
October 23, 2017 14:00 - 13.2 MBIn this segment, Holly Richter, MD, PhD, J. Marion Sims Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAB Medicine discusses Vaginal Prolapse and how UAB Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery provides the highest level of evidence-based care for the full spectrum of women's pelvic floor disorders.
Urinary and Bowel Incontinence
October 16, 2017 14:00 - 8.83 MBAs life expectancy in developed countries gradually increases, obstetrician-gynecologists are encouraged to be familiar with disorders of the elderly population. Half of all women are likely to experience some incontinence in their lifetime, and about 10 percent will have surgery for incontinence and/or prolapse—a bulging of the bladder or vagina often caused by weakened muscles from pregnancy or childbirth. Fortunately, most incontinence problems can be successfully treated. In this segmen...
The Comprehensive Ovarian Cancer Program at UAB Medicine
July 23, 2017 18:20 - 9.27 MBThe mission of the UAB Medicine Comprehensive Ovarian Cancer Program is to improve the lives of women affected by or at risk for ovarian cancer. This navigator-driven, patient-centric program is the first of its kind in the Southeast and centralizes important ancillary aspects of ovarian cancer care for patients and their families, including genetic counseling, supportive care, and nutritional counseling. In this segment, Dr. Warner Huh discusses the Comprehensive Ovarian Cancer Program at U...
Gynecological Oncology
July 05, 2017 22:32 - 10.1 MBThe UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology is a multidisciplinary team of specialty physicians, nurses, and consultants providing comprehensive, compassionate care in treating women's cancers. In this segment, Dr.J.Michael Straughn Jr, discusses the field of Gynecologic Oncology and the strides and advancements they are making at UAB Medicine.
Valve-in-Valve Procedure
June 21, 2017 20:46Tissue heart valves or bioprosthetic valves can, over time, degenerate and eventually fail. This may require the need for replacement. In this segment, Dr. Mark Sasse discusses the Valve-in-Valve Procedure for failed tissue heart valves or bioprosthetic valves and when to refer to a specialist.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closures
June 21, 2017 20:44A patent foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart that does not close the way it should after birth. During a baby's development, the foramen ovale, a small flap-like opening, is located in the atrial septum between the right and left upper chambers of the heart. UAB Medicine has a long history of caring for patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Our Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program is the only one in Alabama and one of only a handful in the country that provides contin...
Rehabilitation in TBI/SCI
June 05, 2017 22:08According to the Center for Disease Control, Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Both injuries are induced by external traumatic event and may happen together. In this segment, Dr. Candace Floyd explains that The University of Alabama at Birmingham Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (UAB-TBIMS) maintains an Information Network as a resource to promote knowledge in research, health, and quality of life for people wi...
UAB Medicine Kidney Transplant's New Living Donor Navigator Program
June 04, 2017 18:40 - 12.5 MBThe Living Kidney Donation Program at UAB enables a healthy individual to donate a kidney to someone in need of a transplant. Because of the lack of available deceased-donor organs, the program helps meet the growing need for organs among those awaiting a kidney transplant. In this segment, Jayme Locke, MD, discusses this innovative initiative.
Regenerative Medicine
May 31, 2017 14:51Regenerative medicine is an interdisciplinary research and development program focusing on development of tissue constructs, regenerative matrices, and novel technologies and therapies to replace or repair both soft and mineralized tissues. The potential positive impact of this new area of research for the eventual treatment of both vascular and cardiac diseases is considered high. For example, following a heart attack, it is important to replace both heart cells, as well as blood vessels, i...
Transplant - Organ Regeneration
May 10, 2017 23:00When our bodies have been injured or invaded by disease, they have shown us that they have an ability to attempt to heal whatever has been injured. A number of organs have the intrinsic ability to regenerate, a distinctive feature that varies among organisms. Organ regeneration is a process not fully yet understood. However, when its underlying mechanisms are unraveled, it holds tremendous therapeutic potential for humans. In this segment, Dr Devin Eckhoff, Director, Division of Transplan...
Advanced Lung Disease/ARDs
April 26, 2017 23:34 - 13.6 MBThe Advanced Lung Disease Service at UAB Medicine is one of the busiest ECMO providers in the Nation. Our highly trained physicians work with general practitioners and specialists from other fields to collaborate on the diagnosis and treatment of such lung diseases as cystic fibrosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and lung cancer. In this segment, Dr. Vincent G. Valentine, Professor, in the Department of Pulmonology at UAB Medicine, discusses Advanced Lung Disease/ARDs, who mig...
Refractory Hypertension
March 19, 2017 18:15 - 12.1 MBAmong patients with resistant hypertension (RHTN), there are those whose blood pressure (BP) remains uncontrolled in spite of maximal medical therapy. Listen as Suzanne Oparil, MD discusses Refractory Hypertension.
Interventional Pulmonology: Medical Thoracoscopy
February 19, 2017 20:53 - 9.98 MBThe UAB Interventional Pulmonology program, the first and only such program in Alabama, offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to a wide range of pulmonary and pleural diseases. In this segment, Hitesh Batra, MD, discusses the only program in Alabama with the expertise to perform the full range of Interventional Pulmonology procedures, including Medical Thoracoscopy.
Hyperparathyroidism
February 15, 2017 23:37 - 12.4 MBHyperparathyroidism occurs when the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, which can cause symptoms such as bone pain or tenderness, fragile bones, depression, forgetfulness, fatigue, frequent or excess urination, and kidney stones. The condition often is diagnosed before symptoms appear, and in most cases it can be treated successfully. In this segment, Dr. Herbert Chen discusses Hyperparathyroidism and how The UAB Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metaboli...
Introduction to ECMO: Types of Support and Indications for Treatment
February 05, 2017 20:45According to the NIH, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) indications and usage has strikingly progressed over the last 20 years; it has become an essential tool in the care of adults and children with severe cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction refractory to conventional management. In this segment, Nirmal S. Sharma, MD., discusses an introduction to ECMO, and the indications of ECMO for cardiac and respiratory support.
Neurosurgery Advancements: Awake Surgery
February 02, 2017 00:42Awake surgery for neurosurgery procedures offers fewer complications and also allows physicians to run cognitive tests during surgery. Listen as Ichiro Nakano, MD., Neurosurgeon at UAB Medicine, discusses the latest Neurosurgery Advancements in Awake Surgery where the special comprehensive team at UAB is the only one in the state.
Interventional Pulmonary Approach to Lung Nodules
February 02, 2017 00:14 - 12.5 MBLung nodule management can be complex and require a multi-disciplinary approach to provide comprehensive care. Interventional pulmonology (IP) is an evolving field that utilizes minimally invasive modalities for the initial diagnosis and staging of suspected lung cancers. Listen as Joseph Thachuthara-George, MD discusses lung nodules, and debulking the tumor.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
January 24, 2017 02:24 - 10.3 MBAccording to the NIH, an arterial aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of a blood vessel with respect to the original artery. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) increases dramatically in the presence of the following factors: age older than 60 years, smoking, hypertension and Caucasian ethnicity. The likelihood that an aneurysm will rupture is influenced by the aneurysm size, expansion rate, continued smoking and persistent hypertension. Listen as Adam W Beck, MD explains that ...
HIV-Positive Kidney Transplantation
January 24, 2017 01:09 - 12.1 MBResearch shows the opportunity to achieve transplant is especially vital for HIV-positive patients. HIV-positive patients on dialysis have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, infection complications and mortality, which is 5 to 15 percent for HIV-positive patients, depending on other comorbidities. UAB is one of 13 centers approved to perform HIV-positive to HIV-positive transplants out of the 272 kidney transplant centers in the U.S. In this segment, Jayme Locke, MD explains the proce...
Diabetes and Ocular Manifestations
December 22, 2016 01:27 - 11.2 MBAccording to the NIH, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an important health problem that can carry with it Ocular complications. The complications associated with Diabetes are progressive and rapidly becoming the world's most significant cause of morbidity and are preventable with early detection and timely treatment. In this segment, Shilpa J. Register, OD, discusses Diabetes and its resulting Ocular Manifestations.
Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
December 07, 2016 03:05UAB, has strived to incorporate robotic surgery into as many disciplines as possible, as this technology allows surgeons to perform many types of complex procedures with unprecedented control and precision. Robotic-assisted surgery usually leads to shorter hospital stays, faster recovery and minimized complications and functions as a safe platform for teaching surgical residents. UAB has three of the da Vinci Si surgical systems, a next-generation robot that retains and builds on the core t...
UAB Bariatric Surgery Program
November 28, 2016 00:48 - 16.6 MBIn the United States, around 15.5 million people suffer from severe obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, and the numbers continue to increase. Bariatric surgery is indicated for patients who are morbidly obese and already have tried diets, exercise, and other non-surgical means of losing weight. The bariatric surgery program at UAB Medicine has been performing weight-loss procedures for more than 30 years, and it is the first American College of Surgeons Level 1 Bariatri...
Administering Additional Antibiotics Prior to C Section
November 15, 2016 03:51Infection is among the top five causes of maternal death in the United States, and cesarean delivery is the most common major surgical procedure, with up to five times the risk for infection than a vaginal delivery. Physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues have discovered that administering the antibiotic azithromycin alongside the standard recommended antibiotic regimen, cefazolin, reduces infection rates by 50 percent for women who have a non-elective cesarean de...
Minimally Invasive Surgery In The Treatment Of Colon And Rectal Disease
October 31, 2016 22:15 - 11.3 MBFor some time now, there has been significant interest in understanding and defining the role of minimally invasive surgery in colorectal cancer. Laparoscopic surgery has been shown to have similar or better outcomes compared with open surgery. Patients who choose UAB Medicine for their gastrointestinal cancer care will benefit from a pacesetting team of specialists, state-of-the-art technology, and many treatments not available at other centers. Our outstanding physicians and surgeons work ...
Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Glaucoma Research
October 30, 2016 23:34 - 11.8 MBThe pressure inside the eye, or intraocular pressure (IOP), has long been thought to play a dominant role in glaucoma; but recent work suggests that pressure from cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the optic nerve exiting the eye is also involved. These pressures are not easy to measure, but Downs and his fellow researchers have developed a new system to wirelessly measure and record the IOP continuously in research subjects, and now want to extend that system to measure the pressure around the...
Valve Replacement Options: Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve
October 28, 2016 01:01The Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve offers outstanding control and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes with low rates of post-procedure pacemaker implantations, complications and paravalvular leak (PVL). The valve's unique delivery system provides controlled deployment for greater accuracy and precise placement. Listen as Dr. Mark Sasse, MD., Associate Professor in Interventional Cardiology at UAB Medicine discusses valve replacement options.
Preventative Mastectomy
October 24, 2016 02:16 - 12.5 MBDuring the last 40 years, researchers have demonstrated that prophylactic mastectomy — whether contralateral or bilateral — can reduce the risk for breast cancer occurrence in women at high risk by nearly 95%. Listen as Helen Krontiras, MD discusses UAB’s Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Program for Women's Cancer, which provides comprehensive risk assessment and prevention for breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer, arming patients with knowledge to make informed decisions about their cancer risk a...
Autonomic Function Testing
October 16, 2016 18:59 - 10.5 MBAutonomic function testing is the category of electrodiagnostic and clinical neurophysiology testing that is employed in the evaluation of sympathetic and parasympathetic neural pathways. Examining the integrity of these pathways is necessary in objectively evaluating many neurologic and cardiac conditions like orthostatic hypotension, recurrent syncopal episodes, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Neurologists often time need to evaluate the functions of the thinly myeli...