Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast

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Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast episodes

March 18, 2022 When Is It Time To See A GYN Specialist?
It is vitally important for women to see a gynecologist throughout their lives. But how often should they go? What is a pap smear? And what are some of the best ways to maintain a healthy reproductive system? Hear the answers to these questions and more from UM Capital Region Health's Dr. Briana Walton.
11 min
March 08, 2022 Adult Scoliosis
Usually diagnosed during childhood and adolescence, scoliosis can also develop in adults. Most cases are mild, but the degree of the curve in the spine determines how much treatment is needed. Learn from Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, a spine expert and member of the UM Spine Network, what causes adult scoliosis, what treatments are available, if it can be prevented and more.
8 min
March 08, 2022 When to See a Spine Surgeon
Many people suffer from back pain on a daily basis. How do you know when your back pain warrants a conversation with a spine surgeon? Learn from Dr. Charles Sansur, a spine surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and member of the UM Spine Network, what a spine surgeon does, how to find a great one, when you might need to see one and much more.
12 min
March 04, 2022 How Do Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in the United States in both men and women. Getting regular lung cancer screenings can help save lives. Learn more about who needs to be screened, what a screening is like, what happens after you’ve been screened and much more from Tiffany Matonak MMS, PA-C, an expert in thoracic surgery and lung cancer at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, part of the UM Cancer Network.
8 min
March 03, 2022 What is a Hysterectomy and Do I Need One?
A hysterectomy is a gynecological surgical procedure that some women need to have. But what is it exactly and why would someone need it? Learn from UM Capital Region Health's Drs. Briana Walton and Lawrence Stitt what you need to know about hysterectomies, including recovery and possible alternatives.
16 min
March 03, 2022 Is Your Back Pain from a Herniated Disk?
Could your back pain be from a herniated disk? The soft disks between your vertebrae cushion and keep your vertebrae in place. But as you age, they can break down and lose their ability to cushion the spine and can cause pain, weakness or numbness. Learn from spine expert Dr. Eugene Koh what a herniated disk is, what causes them, how to prevent them and much more.
13 min
March 02, 2022 Let’s Talk about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Learn about this condition, its risk factors, prevention methods, and treatment options from Dr. Charles Fox, a vascular surgeon at UM Capital Region Health, and Dr. Nathanael Dayes, a former vascular surgeon at UM Capital Region Health.
13 min
March 01, 2022 Bronchitis, Chronic Cough or COVID-19 Symptoms?
You have a nagging cough. Could it be COVID? Learn from Dr. Ed Pickering, an interventional pulmonologist at UM Capital Region Health, what might indicate COVID versus bronchitis or a chronic cough. He will also discuss what bronchitis and chronic coughs are, what treatments are available, and how to manage these diseases.
15 min
February 25, 2022 How Can Cancer Affect Your Heart?
Heart disease and cancer are leading causes of death in the United States. How are they linked and what steps can you take to prevent them? Learn from cardio-oncologist, Dr. Dipan Desai of UM Upper Chesapeake Health, more about how these diseases can affect you.
8 min
February 22, 2022 Breast Cyst vs. Breast Tumor: What is the Difference?
Breast health expert Dr. Katerina Tsiapali discusses the difference between a breast cyst and a breast tumor, how they are similar, treatment options and much more.
6 min

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Welcome to the Live Greater Podcast Series. Information for a healthier you from the University of Maryland Medical System. Discover the latest health tips, treatments, and technology from our experts…