Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer.There are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding chemotherapy.Listen in as Alex Kappelman, PharmD, discusses chemotherapy and the myths that can make hearing the term "chemo" a little less scary.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a valuable option for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are not candidates for open-heart surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR).Severe aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents blood from flowing through the valve freely.This can be caused by a birth defect, radiation therapy, rheumatic fever, or age.In TAVR, a new valve is implanted inside the patient's own narrowed valve. As a result, blood flow through the heart and body increases.Listen in as David Butzel, MD discusses TAVR and how Maine Medical is in the forefront in preforming this procedure.

The mission of the Department of Spiritual Care at Maine Medical is to provide quality religious, pastoral and spiritual care and counseling for patients, families, friends, staff and visiting professionals of the Maine Medical Center.Listen in as Rev. Dr. Judith Blanchard, BCC discusses the role of spiritual care of the whole person.

At MaineHealth Cardiology there's new hope for patients with congestive heart failure.Listen in as Esther Shao, MD, Ph.D. discusses congestive heart failure treatment and how Maine Medical leads the way.

The American Urological Association has recently come out with new guidelines regarding timing of surgery for undescended testes.  Experienced physicians at Maine Medical Partners – Urology have an informed opinion on this timing, and whether the effects of anesthesia on an infant’s central nervous system are effectively safe at such an early age.  Hear Maine Medical Partners’ pediatric urologist, Dr. Brian Jumper, talk more about how his practice relies on a collaborative approach to this health concern.

A leading physician at the Maine Medical Partners – Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Program, Dr. Brandes specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders in both women and men.  When it comes to urinary incontinence, not all is the same. Urinary incontinence is reported in approximately 40% of women. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence and yet often do not seek treatment. Urinary incontinence can make people feel embarrassed when instead; there are treatments that can help.Learn from Dr. Brandes about the leading causes of this health issue, and the treatment options that are available to you and your family.

Thousands of folks visit our nation’s Emergency Departments each year after suffering a fall and fractured hip.  For many of those patients, the more effective treatment, both health and cost-wise is to undergo minimally invasive Anterolateral (ann-tare-oh-lateral) Hip Replacement, rather than be treated as a fracture / trauma patient.Listen in as Adam Rana, MD discusses your options for your hip health.

Although SIDS is rare, it is one of the most common causes of death in babies between 1 and 12 months of age. Dr. Hayman and her associate Kelly Bowden travel the state teaching physicians and nurses how to teach their patients about safe sleep situations in the crib. Their work was just awarded a collaborator award by Maine Children’s’ Trust.Listen with confidence as Dr. Jennifer Hayman talks about this very serious and scary condition and what you can do to prevent SIDS.

Usually, epilepsy patients' seizures can be successfully treated with anticonvulsant medications. However, approximately one third of those newly diagnosed with epilepsy continue to experience seizures despite anticonvulsant therapy. These patients can benefit from a specialized epilepsy center that provides a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services.Listen in as Megan Selvitelli, M.D. talks about new approaches for the treatment of Epilepsy.

With obesity being such a big issue in Maine, Dr. Dedekian and the multi-disciplinary group at Countdown to Healthy ME are working with families to fight obesity in children through diet and exercise and help identify clinical issues that may be contributing to their weight.Dr. Dedekian is here to discuss obesity and how as a family we can work together to fight this growing epidemic.