BODY SYSTEMS & DIS-EASE

Episode Summary: What are those aches and pains in your fingers, hand, elbow, toes, foot, ankle, and knee? What causes them? What do you do when they seem more severe and interfere with your activities? What are the various types of arthritis?  Not all Rheumatological disease is arthritis; what else does this area of medical...

Learn all you need to know about Kidney Stones, who is at risk, the various types of stones and presentations.

This episode follows two kidney cancer expert Urologists in understanding kidney tumors from diagnosis to treatment options.

Learn what we know about these often undetected conditions. We look back to relevant episodes and some important comments from our experts.

We also asked our producer Sean Fox for some of his favorite episodes from the past year

Please join and listen to this wonderful review of common conditions affecting the lungs. Dr Schwartz provides us with information regarding how today's air quality affects developing lungs in children, how it affects those of us who are adults and may or may not have underlying pulmonary issues.

We review the most common pulmonary concerns, advances in therapy and how to maintain good pulmonary health.

Dr Schwartz shares some very recent information on the genetics associated with one of the more common pulmonary diseases, Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Ophthalmology is a medical surgical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Listen as this episode reviews common conditions that affect the eye and our vision. Find out what you need to know to take appropriate care of your eyes. Learn how different eye diseases are diagnosed and treated. Listen to Dr Alder speak about innovations in disease management. Learn how to preserve and optimize your vision.

This episode reviews the progress in developing biomaterials that allow for external and internal non - invasive interfaces with our various organs. A leading researcher reviews the requirements for such materials and shares some recent device developments.

Learn how innovation in bio technology had led a cardiologist and his team to train Alexa to determine abnormal from normal heart rhythms. Still in development, this fascinating interface highlights how leading innovators take technology and smart devices forward to enhance clinical care.

Males & females have similar anatomy + physiology when it comes to libido, arousal, and orgasm—but they can differ in likes and experiences.  To improve sexual health, couples should communicate about these. Learn also how hormonal, medication, education, and technological methods can help both younger and older people.

Bladder cancer affects more males than females by 3:1. In this episode, two experts demystify this common cancer, in a detailed and accessible discussion. They cover risk factors, cancer types, symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments & reconstructive options. Useful information for anyone with bladder cancer or at risk for it.