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Medical experts from The University of Kansas Health System discuss current health events and advances in medicine.... more
FAQs about Morning Medical Update:How many episodes does Morning Medical Update have?The podcast currently has 535 episodes available.
January 20, 2023How Early Detection for Cervical Cancer Saved a Young Mom’s LifeA young mom who battled cervical cancer is now using her story to reach others about the importance of early detection. Meet Erin Reyes and her doctor, Lori Spoozak, MD, who explains why a radical hysterectomy was the best option for Erin....more33minPlay
January 06, 2023Saving a Pregnant Mom Having a StrokeWe’ll share the story of a young pregnant mom who dropped to the floor, having a stroke. You’ll meet Leslie Pratt and the extensive team that worked minute to minute to keep her and her baby safe until time to deliver....more28minPlay
December 19, 2022A Heart for Art: Heart Aneurysm Patient Creates Works of Art for StaffIrma Starr is a nationally acclaimed artist who created some special pieces to say thank you to the health care team she credits for saving her life. She’ll share her story of being diagnosed with an aneurysm in her heart. Making matters worse, she came down with COVID the day of her surgery! We meet her, her team and the gratitude behind her amazing gift....more37minPlay
December 19, 2022Early Menopause and Heart IssuesAbout 1 percent of women under 40 experience early menopause. But did you know that for some women, early menopause can lead to heart complications? We’ll meet a woman who's gone through it and her cardiologist who explains the heart connection and the top signs that signal trouble ahead....more34minPlay
December 12, 2022Why Holiday Eating Can Put Your Gallbladder at RiskAre you female, forty, fertile and perhaps carrying some added weight? Those four words describe your risk for gallbladder disease. Combine that with rich holiday foods and you can quickly go from merry to miserable. Guests include Dr. Murtaza Khan at podium, Dr. Benjamin Stone and Dr. Steven Weinman....more30minPlay
December 12, 2022Why Older Patients Are More at Risk of COVID-19Older people have been known to be at higher risk of death from COVID, but now they make up an even larger share than before. We’ll discuss why. Guests include Dr. Jessica Kalender-Rich and the Mayo Clinic's Dr. Gregory Poland....more51minPlay
December 12, 2022One of the First Proton Therapy Patients Shares UpdatesLearn about one of the first proton therapy patients at the University of Kansas Cancer Center. How did it work on non-cancerous tumors threatening his brain and spine? Guests include Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi and Dr. Ronny Rotondo....more35minPlay
December 07, 2022Top 3 Reasons for Falls and How to Avoid ThemEvery second, someone over the age of 65 in the U.S. falls. It's a statistic that includes increased injury and death, making it a growing public health concern. We’ll learn about the top three common causes of falls and what you can do to avoid a take down. Guests include geriatrician Dr. Jessica Kalender-Rich....more32minPlay
December 07, 2022COVID’s Impact on VolunteeringRetirees often turn to volunteering to help fill their days in a meaningful way. But the pandemic has caused isolation and fear and led to a drop in volunteerism, which after two years has led to a change in habit. We’ll talk about the psychology of what's happening and how you can help fill the volunteer void....more41minPlay
December 02, 2022How Liver Donor Allocation Changes Have Impacted One Man Waiting For a TransplantMeet a patient who has experienced setback after setback in his quest to find a liver donor. Doctors will explain how his story is directly related to changes in liver allocation....more34minPlay
FAQs about Morning Medical Update:How many episodes does Morning Medical Update have?The podcast currently has 535 episodes available.