We have an amazing program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine explores the world of CAR-T Cell Therapy. Investigators at the MCW Cancer Center have now treated their 100th patient using a process that they developed which extracts healthy T-cells from the patient’s body to manufacture a personalized, and potentially lifesaving, treatment for their unique form of blood cancer. With much success, the team has been led by Dr. Nirav Shah. Dr Shah is an expert in CAR-T cell therapy, and is joined by Katie Zellner (PA), who has been with MCW and Froedtert Health since 2009 in the field of Bone Marrow Transplant. Patients Joel and Keen add the patient perspective, which is why The Word on Medicine is so unique in bringing our listeners what is really important in medical breakthroughs and scientific discovery. Make sure to listen to this inspiring program!

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We explore the world of Inflammatory Bowel Disease with a special look at Crohn's Disease. Our expert panel includes Drs. Daniel Stein (gastroenterology) and Jed Calata (colorectal surgery), who will be joined by one of our talented medical residents, Dr. Saffia Bajwa, along with Sam Serdar, a nurse in the IBD clinic. As always, we bring you the perspective of one of our patients: Ariel has been managing Crohn’s Disease for a number of years. For Ariel, the advances in biologic therapies and other new treatments has made a real difference in her life. She brings a unique view of how the science of medicine changed her life - another don’t miss program!

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We have an important program for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine discusses Knowing When to Take Your Child to the ER. Medical experts Dr. Ryan Scheper, Dr. Swathi Prasad, and Dr. Kenneth Strzelecki discuss how parents should manage acute medical issues that come up with their children, whether that be contacting their pediatrician, going to Urgent Care, or the Emergency Room.

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Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820 and National Nurses Week coincides with her birthday. She was called The Lady with the Lamp because she often rounded at night, and her dedication to patient care has continued for over 200 years.This Saturday, in honor of National Nurses Week, The Word on Medicine will air our program “All About Nurses." We are filling the radio station’s recording studio with APNPs, RNs and OR nurses: Ashley Jurceka-Kolansinski (RN, 12 CFAC), Bethany Haefke (RN, BSN, PACU), Cara Kinderman (RN, BSN, level 4 PACU), Gabriella Pyptiuk (MSN, APNP), Gina Nickel (RN, MEDSURG-BC 12 CFAC), Hannah White (RN, 12 CFAC), Jessica Lunn (RN, Charge Nurse 12 CFAC), Justin Dworak (CRNA, APNP), Lisa Johnson (CRNA, APNP), Mary Elizabeth Holden (PA), Matthew Reuter (DNP, APNP), and Tiffany Early (RN, 12 CFAC). We discuss the powerful impact of nurses on all of us. You won’t want to miss this program, especially if you are thinking of nursing as a career; if you have a nurse in the family; or if you just want some good entertainment. This program is a tribute to the nurses who make health care possible!

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We have an important program for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine discusses Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Medical experts and patients discuss the symptoms and management of pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that significantly impacts a woman’s quality of life, and has several medical and surgical treatment options. Please join our panels of experts Dr. Emily Davison, Geralyn Schuster (RN, WISH nurse) and two grateful patients who are willing to share their stories.

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We have an amazing program for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine explores Hearing Loss in Children. Our experts include Dr. Karl Doerfer, assistant professor of otolaryngology at MCW and Dr. Sarah Klajbor, a pediatric cochlear implant audiologist - they are true experts in cochlear implants, an operation which will be explained in detail along with the many causes for childhood hearing loss. Most important, The Word on Medicine will bring you the perspective of the patient: Drs. Doerfer and Klajbor will be joined by 17-year-old Helena, who received a cochlear implant many years ago at Children’s Wisconsin, and her mom, Anna. Helena’s story of life with a cochlear implant, now 14-15 years after the operation, is a story you do not want to miss!

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We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine explores the Life of a Pharmacist: how they are trained and more on what they do. I know you will be amazed at the scope and importance of their influence on your health. This is our second program on pharmacists - the previous one can be found on our website at mcw.edu/surgery. We are joined this Saturday by Dr. George MacKinnon, founding dean and professor of the MCW School of Pharmacy; Bridget Nelson, a soon-to-be pharmacist who is in her last year at the MCW School of Pharmacy; Dr. Ulrich Broeckel, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Carolyn Oxencis, a clinical pharmacist in Hematology/Oncology and an assistant professor in the MCW School of Pharmacy; and Dr. Matthew Stanton, an assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Emergency Medicine. The Word on Medicine comes to you every Saturday at 4PM on WISN 1130AM – please join us!

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We have a great show for you this Saturday which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. Today's program focuses on Asthma: an incredibly common chronic respiratory condition that affects over 25 million adults and children across the United States. Please join Dr. Asriana Chiu, Dr. Matthew Tallar, Sara Lowe (APNP) and a patient as they discuss the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of asthma.

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We have an eye-opening program for you today as The Word on Medicine explores a topic of great interest to us all: Hospital Quality and Safety - opening the book on this topic, which is so important. We are joined by a true team of experts to include Anne Bobb, Paula Schmidt, and Drs. Michael Stadler, Mark Lodes, Siddhartha Singh, and Ian Schwartz. Terms such as safety, quality and value are explained as they relate to making your health care, the best health care in the world. This amazing team of experts will explain why Milwaukee medicine has become the best medicine in the world – a not-to-miss show!

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We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine explores your voice, vocal cords, all aspects of the voice box as well as adult tonsils, cancer in this area and much more! Listen in for a really interesting program with Drs. Michael Stadler and Jonathan Bock who will joined by one of their patients. Understanding this complex part of human anatomy is combined with a unique patient story which reminds us all of the tremendous value of expert medical care. You will love this show!

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