Episodes
Join Ashley McMillan, D.D.S, General Practice Dentist at UAMS Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Oral Health Clinic, to discuss the UAMS Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Oral Health Clinic.
Published 04/03/24
Published 04/03/24
The TeleSANE Program utilizes telemedicine to connect facility site clinicians to consultants specifically trained in caring for patients who have experienced a sexual assault. The program provides equipment, education, and guidance to providers across the state of Arkansas to support a standardized care of practice. The consultants can be brought into the room with the site nurse and the patient for as much or as little as needed via a provided telecart. The program connects the community...
Published 03/05/24
Join Dr. Thomas Glenn Pait to discuss the impact of caffeine on your health.
Published 02/21/24
Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. Today, screening and prevention have greatly reduced the impact of this form of cancer. Still, approximately 13,960 women in the United States are projected to receive a diagnosis of cervical cancer in 2023 and approximately 4,310 will die from the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Published 01/29/24
Join Dr. Misty Virmani to discuss the importance of breastfeeding and information on UAMS’ first milk bank in Arkansas.
Published 01/22/24
Proton therapy is the most advanced form of radiation to treat cancer in the world today. Proton’s pin-point accuracy makes it an effective treatment for a wide range of solid tumors that are hard to reach with standard X-ray radiation.
Published 10/03/23
Today we are going to discuss a treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. This is a very common problem, affecting 50% of men over the age of 50.
Published 09/13/23
There was a time when you had to have a prescription for hearings but now, thanks to FDA approval, you can buy them over-the-counter. Dr. Thomas Pait discusses the effects of hearing loss and whether over-the-counter may be the right choice for you.
Published 05/23/23
UAMS is the only hospital in Arkansas to offer this innovative treatment for uterine fibroid.
Published 05/12/23
Dr. Filip is Medical Director of the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center (also known as the Arkansas Poison Control or Arkansas Poison Center). The Poison Center is based out of UAMS and operates 24/7/365 providing free advice on poisonings and drug exposures to Arkansas residents and healthcare facilities. Dr. Filip also works in the Emergency Department at UAMS where he consults on acutely poisoned patients. This is one of two hospitals in the state that offer this service, with the...
Published 02/17/23
Breast health is incredibly important to us at UAMS and the MammoVan is out regularly traveling the state offering quick and efficient screening mammogram services on the go! Heather Kindy discusses the UAMS Mobile MammoVan and what it has to offer to the UAMS community and beyond.
Published 11/01/22
Dr. Dinesh Edem discusses the Medical Weight Management program at UAMS, the differences between weight management and weight loss, what can make weight management difficult for patients, and more.
Published 08/18/22
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the US and one of the options to treat it is robotic colorectal surgery. Dr. Conan Mustain discusses this procedure, the many benefits of it, who may qualify for this surgery, and more.
Published 08/18/22
Aphasia is a disorder that affects how we communicate. Dr. Dana Moser discusses aphasia, how it's diagnosed, common causes of it, and possible treatment options that may be able to help.
Published 07/14/22
Depression remains a major problem in our society but now there is a new outpatient treatment for it called Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, therapy. Dr. Lou Ann Eads discusses TMS therapy and how it can help improve depression.
Published 05/10/22
Sleep apnea is a disorder that can disrupt your lifestyle in various ways and, if left untreated, can cause serious health problems. Dr. Caris Fitzgerald discusses sleep apnea, the possible causes, and treatment options that may be available to you.
Published 04/13/22
Many people prioritize their health, especially during a pregnancy. However, when a new baby is developing, the last thing any parent wants to do is to become sick for fear of passing that risk along to their newborn. Dr. Nirvana Manning de-mystifies those risks and explores what you need to know about what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means when you're pregnant.
Published 03/04/22
Many of us have trouble focusing throughout the day & we can often become often preoccupied with our own thoughts rather than staying in the present but practicing mindfulness can help. Dr. Puru Thapa discusses mindfulness and the many benefits that the UAMS Mindfulness Program has to offer.
Published 01/28/22
You may be wondering why your doctor is looking to screen for lung cancer when you don't have any symptoms but waiting for symptoms to appear could mean waiting until the cancer has already spread. Dr. Matthew Steliga and Patricia Franklin discuss the importance of lung cancer screenings and early cancer detection.
Published 12/20/21
There are so many stresses in our lives today and sometimes, we need professional help to get through it all. Dr. Teresa Hudson discusses the AR Connect program at UAMS and how it can help you.
Published 12/15/21
The reasons why some people recover quickly from COVID while others are still mirroring symptoms are still unclear. Dr. John Arthur talks about what it really means to have long haul COVID and what some of those persistent symptoms are.
Published 12/14/21
Deciding how to treat your cancer can be a daunting and difficult task. Dr. Mollie Meek discusses the options for cancer treatments at UAMS.
Published 11/22/21
When it comes to stroke recovery, sometimes surgery is needed. Neurologist Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy Onteddu discusses the surgical options that are available for stroke patients.
Published 11/18/21
Dr. Ahmed Sallam talks about ocular inflammation.
Published 11/12/21