Northwestern Medicine PodTalk
Northwestern Medicine Pod Talk—Discussing the latest in wide range of healthcare topics from renown Northwestern Medicine experts.
Episodes
Dr. Rod Passman, a leading researcher into the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke, shares the latest research and treatment options and the best ways to get this condition under control to reduce the risk of stroke.
High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Robert Nierzwicki, MD, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals, discusses the lifestyle and genetic factors that impact chol...
Dr. Benjamin Nager explains what the pseudobulbar affect is, how common it is, how it affects a patient and their family, and treatment options available.
Dr. Ilana Ruff Treiber discusses the F.A.S.T warning signs of a stroke, the importance of receiving treatment after suffering a stroke and the different treatment options available.
Dr. Sara Padalik shares when stroke rehabilitation will begin, the types of treatments offered, if a patient will fully recover, and some of the challenges a stroke patient may face.
Gestational diabetes is on the rise with pregnant women and a balanced diet and exercise are not the only way to ward off the condition. Hear from two leading experts, Dr. Szmuilowicz, and Dr. Metzger in gestational diabetes about how y...
Dr. Brian Chielli discusses the symptoms of cartilage damage in the knee, and the many non-operative treatments options available to restore function and reduce pain.
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and leading cause of disability in the United States. Stroke Education Coordinator Ryan Keiler shares warning signs of a stroke, prevention tips, and risk factors.
Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. For people who have an opioid addiction, their problem may have started with a prescription. Can acute and chronic pain be treated without an opioid? Dr. Victor Foorsov discusses alternativ...
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that’s caused by a mutation in a gene. If a parent is diagnosed, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene and developing HD. Danny Bega, MD, MSCI discusses Huntin...
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease who have not seen positive effects from medication. While this device implanted in the brain is not for everyone, it may be a lifesaver f...
Elizabeth Lowden, MD discusses the medications and health conditions that can impact weight gain and the new Northwestern Medicine Metabolic Health and Surgical Weight Loss Program.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Each person can be affected differently by the disease, with different symptoms that depend on which areas of the nervous system are affected.Dr. Carolyn Bevan discusses how The North...
If and when the time comes to focus on comfort care closer to the end of life for a loved one, it might be time to consider hospice care.Priya Kumthekar, MD, neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Memorial, discusses end of life care for patients with ...
Whether it’s a television, computer, smartphone or tablet, do you ever feel like your child is always staring at a screen? Ryan Thill, LPC shares how to set screen time rules, and why you need to enforce the...
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