Called “the most contagious virus known to man” by some, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but seems to be making an unwelcome comeback in 2024. And now the first case of measles has been reported in West Virginia in 15 years. We talk with WVU Health System Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Stevens about how to protect yourself and your family from getting this serious disease.
Up Next in Season 1
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Ep. 7 - Scoliosis: Breaking the Curve
An estimated six-to-nine million people in the U.S. have scoliosis, a backbone deformity where the spine has a side-to-side curve. But early diagnosis and newer treatment options are leading to better outcomes in breaking the curve of scoliosis.
We talk with Dr. John Lubicky, chief of pediatri...
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Ep. 6 - Geriatric Medicine: Helping Y...
You take your child to see a pediatrician, so if you’re 65 or older, why wouldn’t you see a geriatrician for your healthcare needs? If you’re an older adult or looking after a parent or loved one in this age group, you’re probably concerned about the increased risk for falls, memory problems, and...
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Ep. 5 - LHWV Kidney Disease: AKA The...
Kidney disease is among the leading causes of death for West Virginians. It’s known as the silent disease because there are usually no symptoms early on, so most don’t even know they have kidney disease.
We talk with transplant surgeon Dr. Rajeev Sharma about how to prevent kidney disease and h...
