Medical Intel

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center doctors give you the inside story on advances in medicine and share health and wellness insights.

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  • Treating Bladder Cancer

    01/11/2018 Duración: 14min

    Bladder cancer is the 4th-most common cancer among men, but when detected early, it can be managed and often cured.  Dr. Lambros Stamatakis discusses how we find and treat this disease, and what we do if it comes back.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents medical intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Lambros Stamatakis, Director of Urologic Oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center about bladder cancer. Dr. Stamatakis discusses bladder cancer symptoms, how treatment has advanced over the years, including techniques unique to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and what patients can expect during treatment and recovery. Host: Thanks for joining us today. Dr. Stamatakis: Thanks for having me. Host: So, let’s get started on bladder cancer. How common is it, what do people need to know? Dr. Stamatakis: So, bladder cancer is often considered a bit of an orphan canc

  • How Oncoplastic Surgery Gives Women More Natural Breasts After Cancer

    30/10/2018 Duración: 12min

    Surgery is the gold-standard breast cancer treatment, but some techniques leave women flat-chested or with lopsided breasts. Dr. Patricia Wehner discusses how many women can benefit from oncoplastic surgery, which offers a more natural breast shape so women can look and feel more confident after surgery.    TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: We’re speaking with Dr. Patricia Wehner, a surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgical oncology and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Today we’re discussing breast oncoplasty. Welcome Dr. Wehner. Dr. Wehner: Thanks for having me today. Host: What is breast oncoplasty? Dr. Wehner: Oncoplasty in and of itself, what that actually means is it just means removing the area of cancer with attention to cosmesis. So, it’s really removing the area of cancer by doing a partial mastectomy and figuring out a way

  • 4 Ways Women Can Reduce Their Breast Cancer Risk

    23/10/2018 Duración: 06min

    Breast cancer is one of the most daunting diseases in women’s health, as it affects about one in eight U.S. women at some point during their lives. Dr. Ami Chitalia discusses four lifestyle changes women can make to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Ami A. Chitalia, a breast medical oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Chitalia. Dr. Ami A. Chitalia: Thank you for having me. Host: Today we’re discussing general best practices to reduce breast cancer risk. While breast cancer can have a genetic component, there are things that women can do to prevent the disease altogether or improve the chances that, if breast cancer develops, it’ll be detected at an earlier, more treatable stage. Dr. Chitalia, is there a number one thing

  • HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

    19/10/2018 Duración: 10min

    Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and this virus is behind a surge in head and neck cancers among young people. Dr. Matthew Pierce discusses who is at risk, warning signs and how we treat these cancers.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thank you for joining us today. We’re talking with Dr. Matthew Pierce, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Pierce. Dr. Pierce: Thank you. Thanks for having me. Host: The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. In most people, the virus courses through the body and leaves without causing any health problems, though HPV is known to cause cervical cancer in women.  However, men and women in their 30s and 40s are developing head and neck cancers at an

  • How The Flu Can Increase Heart Attack Risk

    16/10/2018 Duración: 07min

    Typical symptoms of the flu, which affects up to 20 percent of Americans annually, can take a toll on one’s health in their own right. However, there’s an even more serious concern to consider. Dr. Allen J. Taylor explains how the flu can increase heart attack risk.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Allen J. Taylor, Chair of Cardiology at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. Welcome, Dr. Taylor. Dr. Allen J. Taylor: Thank you. Host: Today we’re discussing how the flu can affect a person’s risk of heart issues, particularly heart attack. It’s widely known that the flu can be dangerous, and it kills thousands of otherwise healthy people each year in the U.S. Increasing the concern, a 2018 study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a patient’s risk of heart attack might be s

  • How Surgery Can Improve the Lives of Patients with Lymphedema

    11/10/2018 Duración: 06min

    Lymphedema can cause painful, uncomfortable arm swelling for people who have been treated for breast cancer. Dr. David Song discusses how we can reduce or eliminate these symptoms with advanced surgery.     TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. David Song, Regional Chief for MedStar Plastic Surgery and a nationally recognized specialist in treating people who have lymphedema. Lymphedema is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the body causing pain and swelling in the areas where the fluid builds up. About 20 percent of patients diagnosed with breast cancer will develop lymphedema. Compression garments, physical therapy and massage techniques used to be the only treatment options for lymphedema symptoms. Now we can treat the root cause with surgery, and Dr. Song is one of the only doctors in Washington D.C. and the ea

  • DCIS Breast Cancer

    09/10/2018 Duración: 17min

    DCIS is sometimes called “stage zero breast cancer.” It’s contained to the milk ducts, and the primary concern is whether it comes back after treatment. Dr. Patricia Wehner discusses how we diagnose and treat this disease.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Patricia Wehner, a breast surgeon with fellowship training in surgical oncology for the MedStar Regional Breast Health Program. Today we’re discussing ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, breast cancer. Welcome, Dr. Wehner. Dr. Patricia Wehner: Thank you! Host: What is ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, breast cancer? Dr. Wehner: So, ductal carcinoma in situ, which is referred to DCIS for short, is a stage 0 type of non-invasive breast cancer. And what that means is DCIS really is a type of breast cancer that’s confined to just the milk ducts

  • Sudden Hearing Loss: A Medical Emergency

    04/10/2018 Duración: 12min

    Every year in the U.S., 20 per 100,000 people experience sudden hearing loss, a medical emergency commonly caused by upper respiratory tract infection. Dr. Selena Briggs discusses how early, specialized treatment can help restore hearing.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today, we’re talking to Dr. Selena Briggs, a neurotologist skull base surgeon within the Department of Otolaryngology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome Dr. Briggs. Dr. Selena Briggs: Thank you, thanks for having me. Host: Tell us a little about yourself, why did you go into medicine, and how did you come to practice at MedStar Washington Hospital Center? Dr. Briggs: I’ve had an interest in going into medicine, I think, from my youth. It actually stemmed from my pediatrician, Dr. Frank Newburger who practiced here in Silver Spring, and he was

  • 3 Questions and Answers for Mammograms

    02/10/2018 Duración: 10min

    Mammogram screening guidelines can be hard to follow, as organizations tend to change them every few years. To keep women up-to-date on best practices, Dr. Ami Chitalia says it’s important that doctors reiterate the guidelines and personalize them to patients.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Ami A. Chitalia, a breast medical oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Chitalia. Dr. Ami Chitalia: Thank you for having me. Host: Today we’re discussing the current recommendations for mammography, which is a recommended screening test for breast cancer. The 2018 guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest that women at average risk for breast cancer have yearly mammograms starting at age 45, and they can switch to every other year at age 55. But, the ACS also notes tha

  • The Danger of Silent MI

    27/09/2018 Duración: 08min

    Nearly 25 percent of all heart attacks might be silent myocardial infarctions, or silent MI. These heart attacks can cause serious, long-term damage without any noticeable symptoms. Dr. Allen Taylor discusses who is at risk for this condition and how to prevent it.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thank you for joining us today. We’re talking with Dr. Allen J. Taylor, Chief of Cardiology at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Today we’re talking about silent myocardial infarction, or silent MI, which is a heart attack that goes unnoticed by the person who has it. Silent MI might have no symptoms, or the symptoms might be so mild that they’re mistaken for muscle pain or heartburn. But the lack of symptoms is deceiving. Research has found that Silent MI, without a history of traditional heart attack, incre

  • Benefits of the PET-CT Scanner

    25/09/2018 Duración: 17min

    PET-CT scans provide detailed information on where cancer is located, whether it’s spreading and if treatments are working. Dr. Carlos Garcia explains how this test works, what to expect if you’re having one and how your doctor uses the results.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Carlos Garcia, Medical Director of Nuclear Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Today, we’re talking about the benefits of PET CT scanner. Dr. Garcia, what is a PET CT scanner and when is it used? Dr. Garcia: So, a PET CT scanner is kind of a gold standard for cancer imaging. Just like in the past it was called a CAT scan, now they’re called CT scans, are for anatomic imaging of multiple causes, whether they’re cancer or not. PET CT is 99.9 percent dedicated to cancer imaging. The difference between a PET scan

  • Surgery for Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer

    20/09/2018 Duración: 07min

    Most thyroid cancer is small and slow-growing. Dr. Kenneth Burman shares why it's best to remove the cancer surgically before it has a chance to spread.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents medical intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Today I am joined by Dr. Kenneth Burman. Thanks for joining us today. Dr. Burman: Thank you very much for the invitation. I’ve been here about 20 years. It’s really been a great experience. I’ve enjoyed it. We’ve had great support and we see a large number of thyroid patients and we have a big group so that gives us a lot of insight and experience regarding various thyroid issues. Host: And you’ve probably seen a lot of change in 20 years, I would think. Dr. Burman: Yes. Our ability in all of medicine to diagnose and treat diseases, especially cancer, has changed dramatically, and that applies to thyroid cancer as well. Host:  For, especially, low-risk thyroid

  • The Link Between Ovarian Cancer and Talcum Powder

    13/09/2018 Duración: 11min

    Can talcum powder cause ovarian cancer? Dr. Louis Dainty discusses why he recommends women not use the product on their genital area.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Louis Dainty, Regional Director of Gynecologic Oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Dainty. Dr. Dainty: Thank you. It’s great to be here. Host: Why don’t we begin by telling us a little bit about yourself. Why did you go into medicine, and how did you come to be at MedStar Washington Hospital Center? Dr. Dainty: My interest in medicine began as a, as a kid. I knew I wanted to be a doctor and going the long way to get there, I went in the military, went to medical school after spending some time in infantry and just retired from the military a physician after 26 years just last year. Host: What led you into

  • How Bystanders Can Stop Severe Bleeding After Traumatic Injury

    11/09/2018 Duración: 12min

    An adult can bleed to death in less than five minutes from a severe wound. Bystander intervention is critical to survival, but many people are afraid to help in the moment. On this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Jack Sava discusses the Stop the Bleed campaign, a national movement to teach people simple steps to save lives.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Jack Sava, Chief of Trauma at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Sava. Dr. Sava: Well, thank you. Host: So, today we’re talking about the Stop The Bleed campaign, a national effort to encourage bystanders to become trained and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Dr. Sava, why is it so important that bystanders know what to do if they see someone bleeding? Dr. Sava: Well, I think that

  • PSA Testing to Screen for Prostate Cancer

    06/09/2018 Duración: 17min

    Health organizations’ guidelines about PSA screening for prostate cancer can be confusing. Dr. Ross Krasnow discusses how he advises men about the test.   TRANSCRIPT Introduction: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel, where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights, and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Welcome, everybody, and thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Ross Krasnow. He is a urologic oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Krasnow. Dr. Krasnow: Thank you for having me. Host: So, we’re going to talk about PSA testing for prostate cancer. In 2016, Ben Stiller, the actor, made waves with a blog post titled, “The Prostate Cancer Test That Saved My Life,” in which he encouraged men to learn more about PSA testing, and it was something that he had gone through personally. And, the article also renewed a debate between medical professionals and organizations about the effectiveness of this test. Please explain to

  • The Effectiveness of Digital Rectal Exams for Prostate Cancer

    04/09/2018 Duración: 09min

    Digital rectal exams for prostate cancer can be a little uncomfortable, but they’re vital for early cancer detection as part of regular screening. Dr. Ross Krasnow explains why a digital rectal exam is important and what to expect.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Ross Krasnow, a urologist who specializes in urologic oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  Welcome, Dr. Krasnow. Dr. Krasnow: It’s great to be here. Thanks for having me. Host: Today we’re talking about the digital rectal examination used to check for abnormalities of the lower rectum, particularly prostate cancer.  Doctor Krasnow, what can a man expect when he gets a digital rectal examination? Dr. Krasnow: So, I think that most people, when I tell them they need a digital rectal examination, get pretty nervous about it.

  • Mechanical Thrombectomy: Revolutionizing Stroke Care

    23/08/2018 Duración: 13min

    Lost time = lost brain function when it comes to patients who have had a stroke. Dr. Rocco Armonda discusses mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can provide lifesaving treatment for strokes caused by large blood clots.   TRANSCRIPT Introduction: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel, where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Today, we’re talking about mechanical thrombectomy with Dr. Rocco Armonda, Director of Neuroendovascular Surgery and Surgical Co-Director of the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Mechanical thrombectomy is a breakthrough procedure to quickly and effectively remove blood clots from the brains of stroke patients using a stent retriever device. The procedure often is used when the patient is suffering a large-vessel occlusion. Host: Dr. Armonda, what is a large-vessel occlusion? Dr. Armonda: Right, so what this refers to is basically the major

  • How We Treat Salivary Gland Disorders

    21/08/2018 Duración: 11min

    No one knows why stones and tumors sometimes form in salivary glands. Most are not cancerous, but if they aren’t treated promptly, they can be big trouble. Dr. Matthew Pierce discusses the risk factors and how advances in technology make treatment easier than ever.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thank you for joining us today. We’re talking with Dr. Matthew Pierce, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Pierce. Dr. Pierce: Thank you. Host: Today, we’re talking about salivary gland disease, which is a grouping of conditions that affect oral health. The salivary glands produce saliva, which helps digest food and protect the teeth from decay. Salivary gland diseases can cause discomfort and can lead to serious health concerns that affect the mouth and lips. Dr. Pierce, what are some of

  • What We Eat Affects Colorectal Cancer Risk

    16/08/2018 Duración: 06min

    Everyday choices affect our colorectal cancer risk – even what we eat and drink. Dr. Brian Bello discusses how eating a high-fiber diet and cutting down on certain beverages can help reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thank you for joining us today. We’re talking with Dr. Brian Bello, a colorectal surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Bello. Dr. Bello: Thank you very much for having me. Host: Nutrition and dietary factors have been tied to a wide range of diseases in the past decade, including colorectal cancer. The choices we make every day about what we eat and drink can have a dramatic effect on our current and future health. Dr. Bello, what food and beverage options are most alarming to you as a colorectal surgeon? Dr. Bello: Well, as a colorectal surgeon, we tell them t

  • Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

    09/08/2018 Duración: 10min

    An overactive bladder isn’t just part of getting older. Dr. Andrew Sokol, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon, discusses the symptoms and causes of overactive bladder, as well as what we can do to treat it.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel, where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights, and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Andrew Sokol, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, about overactive bladder. Dr. Sokol discusses why this very common condition is not a normal part of aging and how it can be treated with both lifestyle changes and more advanced treatments. He also talks about why that 8 glasses of water you’ve been told to drink may be doing more harm than good. Host: Thanks for joining us. Dr. Sokol: Thanks so much for having me. Host: Why is this topic top-of-mind today? What’s important to know? Dr. Sokol: Right, so, ove

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