Athletes require a strong heart to maintain the high level of physical activity they perform frequently, but heart disease, including those passed down from family, can prevent them from doing so. Dr. Christina Rodriguez will explain how diagnostic imaging can help find heart disease to eliminate risks sooner, including a recent cardiac case involving a Long Beach Marathon runner.

Although the risk for severe joint pain increases as you age, joint pain can happen at any age, especially in those who are very active or involved in sports. In this podcast, Dr. Wassef will explain how joint pain can affect young adults, how to manage joint pain and when medical intervention is necessary.

We use our necks and backs daily to perform tasks throughout the day such as lifting, sitting, walking, and resting. If these tasks are performed with improper form or posture, it can cause chronic neck and back pain, and in extreme cases, severe injury. To avoid back or neck pain from occurring, it is important to know what steps you can take in advance to prevent back or neck pain.

Dr. Linda Chan explains a new PSMA PET Scan study that is revolutionizing care at MemorialCare Cancer Institute for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has metastasized. The scan’s ability to detect the progress of radiation treatment halfway through the process will allow physicians to make real-time adjustments to ensure the cancer is being directly targeted; making cancer treatments even more tailored to a person’s cancer journey than ever before.

Back pain can be a debilitating condition, making it hard to complete everyday activities and decreasing one’s quality of life and it can be very difficult to diagnose since it can be caused by many different factors. If you have intense pain where your lower spine and pelvis meet, it may be sacroiliitis.

Adolescence is a time when children begin to mature and experience mental and physical changes. As these changes begin, some adolescents may start to question their sexuality. Unfortunately, too often children find themselves unable to fully embrace themselves and who they are, which impacts their mental and physical health. Dr. Linderholm will explain how kids may be dealing with trying to figure out their own sexuality, what parents can do to support them, and the services offered at the MemorialCare Medical Group Family Medicine Clinic to assist parents and other loved ones. 

In this interview, listeners will gain valuable insights into the diverse treatment options available to women facing the challenges of menopause. The discussion will also delve into hormone replacement therapy, shedding light on its potential benefits and considerations for women’s health during this life stage.

September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a critically important time to raise awareness for this life-threatening arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is defined as an irregular heartbeat that can lead to various heart-related complications such as blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. During this talk, Dr. Drury will help the public become more familiar with the symptoms, warning signs, how to stop an AFib episode, available treatment options and how to manage living with this condition.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) refers to the vaginal delivery of a baby after a previous delivery by cesarean section. For many people, VBAC can be a safe and successful delivery option. The benefits of VBAC include a shorter stay in the hospital, faster recovery, no surgery and lower risk for infections.

Clinical Nutrition Supervisor, Crystal Vila RD, CNSC, CLT discusses the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment, what patients may experience, nutritional recommendations and resources available about specific cancer nutrition interventions.