UAMS Health Talk
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsExperts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of health topics, providing tips and guidelines to help people lead healthier lives.
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Digital Health Advancements During COVID-19
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 21.5 MBDr. Sandford and Dr. Sexton discuss the advancements in digital health and how those advancement relate to COVID.
Maintaining Mental Health During a Crisis
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 21.7 MBDr. Purushottam Thapa discusses how to maintain positive mental health during the pandemic.
Elective Surgery During the Pandemic
May 13, 2020 14:00 - 8.13 MBDr. C. Lowry Barnes shares what UAMS is doing when it comes to elective surgeries during the pandemic.
Blood Donations Needed
April 15, 2020 13:00 - 7.12 MBDr. Tina Ipe discusses the need for blood donations during the pandemic.
How to Treat Irregular Heart Rhythm
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 8.74 MBArrythmia is irregular heart rhythm and can produce symptoms in some patients. Dr. Subodh Devabhaktuni, UAMS cardiologist and electrophysiologist, discusses this condition.
Fibroids
February 23, 2020 06:00 - 11.4 MBFibroids are benign growths in uterine tissue. Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UAMS, discusses symptoms of fibroids and what to expect if you have fibroids.
Understanding Parkinson's Disease
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 10.9 MBParkinson's disease is a neurologic condition in which daily activities may become more difficult to complete. Dr. Tuhin Virmani, UAMS neurologist, discusses Parkinson's disease.
Meet Dr. Joseph Henske
January 22, 2020 06:00 - 1.55 MBGet to know Dr. Joseph Henske, Director of UAMS Diabetes Program.
Living with Diabetes
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 10.9 MBNearly 10% of the population is dealing with diabetes. Dr. Joseph Henske, Director of UAMS Diabetes Program, discusses diabetes and its treatment.
What are Polyps?
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 10.8 MBColonoscopies can help discover polyps before they could become cancerous. Dr. Jason Mizell, UAMS Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses polyps and colonoscopies.
How to Deal with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 17.4 MBCarpal tunnel syndrome interferes with daily life for many people. Dr. Theresa Wyrick, UAMS Orthopaedic hand surgeon, discusses this condition and its treatment.
Menopause
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 14.5 MBEvery woman goes through menopause. Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UAMS, discusses the symptoms of menopause and how to address this change of life.
Diabetes & Eye Health
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 10.6 MBDiabetes can affect your vision. Dr. Mary Price, UAMS Optometrist, discusses what diabetes does to eye health.
How to Spot Stroke Symptoms
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 6.26 MBTime is of the essence for someone experiencing a stroke. Dr. Martin Radvany, Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology at UAMS, discusses stroke symptoms and treatment.
Tips for Managing Pain
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 11.5 MBPain is just part of life, telling us that our body is healing. Dr. Johnathan Goree, UAMS anesthesiologist who specializes in pain management, discusses how chronic pain and its management.
Addressing Vaping Concerns
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 19.9 MBVaping is regularly a concern in the media. Dr. Pebbles Fagan, Director of the Center for the Study of Tobacco at the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, discusses vaping.
Know Your Numbers
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 12.7 MBPart of self-care is knowing certain medical numbers, like blood pressure and cholesterol. Dr. Robert Hopkins, UAMS Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics & Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, discusses the importance of getting to know your numbers so you can manage them
What is Interventional Psychiatry
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 7.73 MBInterventional psychiatry is a non-pharmacalogical way to treat depression that may be resistant to other treatments. Dr. Lou Ann Eads, geriatric psychiatrist at the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, discusses interventional psychiatry.
Making Relationships Last
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 12.6 MBRelationships present challenges and sometimes an expert is needed to help navigate those challenges. Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, Director of the UAMS Couples’ Center at the Psychiatric Research Institute, discusses how to make relationships last.
Why Choose Organ Donation
August 27, 2019 13:00 - 11.5 MBYou may be hesitant to sign up as an organ donor because you don't know how it works. Dr. Lyle Burdine, transplant surgeon, discusses how organ donation works for living and deceased donors.
What to Know About CBD Oil
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 11 MBCBD oil is getting lots of press for its role in pain management and more. Dr. Igor Koturbash, Co-director at the Center for Dietary Supplements Research in the UAMS College of Public Health, discusses CBD oil.
What to Know About Mammograms
August 13, 2019 13:00 - 12.7 MBMammograms are an important part of reducing breast cancer risk. Dr. Gwendolyn Bryant-Smith, UAMS Chief of Breast Imaging in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, discusses mammograms and current recommendations.
What to Expect After a Knee Replacement
August 06, 2019 13:00 - 9.72 MBIf you're facing knee replacement, you may wonder what you should expect once the joint is replaced. Dr. Jeffrey Stambough, UAMS orthopaedic surgeon, discusses what to expect after knee replacement.
Back Pain Treatment and Prevention
July 29, 2019 13:00 - 14.6 MBBack pain sufferers may learn to live with the pain, but there are some lifestyle changes that may reduce that pain. Dr. Sam Overley, orthopaedic spine surgeon, discusses prevention and treatment of back pain.
The Benefits of Choosing an Academic Medical Center
July 22, 2019 13:00 - 19 MBHow is an academic medical center different from a community hospital? Dr. Cam Patterson, Chancellor, explains the differences and what to expect at UAMS.