Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast

Do you have trouble falling asleep or wake up feeling just as tired as when you went to bed? You are not alone! But don’t fear, Dr. Emerson Wickwire, a sleep specialist at UMMC Midtown Campus, is here with tips on how to get better sleep, and when to know if you should see a specialist to get some rest.

If you and your doctor agree that you need spine surgery, do you know what happens next? In this podcast, Dr. Kenneth Crandall, neurosurgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Spine Institute at UM St. Joseph Medical Center and member of the UM Spine Network, shares his expertise on what you can do to prepare for surgery, what happens during surgery, what kinds of results to expect and tips for a faster recovery.

Pregnancy can be a very exciting time in a woman’s life, even if she has a high-risk pregnancy. In this podcast, Dr. Kerry Lewis talks about high-risk pregnancies, including risk factors, how to manage one, what kind of care to expect and much more.

Dysphagia can affect anyone because people can have a variety of minor problems ranging from trouble with chewing related to dental problems to undiagnosed self-management of symptoms. Natural aging causes loss of muscle mass (including tongue and throat muscles) which can cause trouble with chewing and swallowing. In fact, people who age naturally without dementia, stroke or other diseases that affect swallowing often find themselves saying, "I just need to eat slow and chew for a long time." Jillian De Luca, MS, CCC-SLP, answers common questions about dysphasia and what can be done.

Reduce stress, anxiety and depression with this 10-minute podcast! Join us for a guided self-acupressure session with a focus on deep breathing and meditation led by experienced acupuncturist Colleen Curran from Upper Chesapeake Health’s Kaufman Cancer Center.

Spine conditions can impact children as well as adults. In this informative podcast, Dr. Daniel Gelb, an award-winning spine surgeon, talks about how children can be affected by spinal conditions, what treatment options are available, if any conditions can be prevented and much more.

Pain, stiffness, swelling, redness and decreased range of motion are some of the tell-tale signs of arthritis. It is a common condition, especially in older adults and athletes. Learn from joint expert Keona Holliday, PA-C, what arthritis is and what the treatment options are, including at-home joint care.

Having head or neck cancer can change your life. After your cancer treatments, you may need rehabilitation to meet life head-on! Learn what therapies you might need, how they help and ways you can stay as healthy as possible before and during cancer treatments. Sponsored by the UM Rehab Network.

If you have a heart condition, your cardiologist might recommend cardiac rehabilitation. What is it and how does it help you live healthier? Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist Gerald Zachar shares the benefits of cardiac rehab, what sessions are like, if insurance covers services, how to find a cardiac rehab center and more.

There is a lot of talk about breast cancer, but how much do you really know about it? In this podcast, learn from Dr. Katerina Tsiapali, breast specialist at UM Capital Region Health, the stages of breast cancer, when a lumpectomy versus a mastectomy is appropriate, alternatives to surgery and much more.