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Ep. 9 - Advanced Endoscopy: Scoping Out the Benefits of AI and other GI Tract Advances
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Endoscopy is used for so much more than colonoscopies, and it just keeps getting better. Advanced endoscopy is an alternative to surgery used for diagnoses, removal of blockages and precancerous cells, and much more – all minimally invasively. And now with AI, we’ve reached a whole new level of early detection and better outcomes.
We talk with Dr. Shyam Thakkar, director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at WVU Medicine, about all these exciting advances.
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Ep. 8 - Measles: Making an Unwelcome ...
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. M...
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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...
