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GW Healthcast, a series of educational health podcasts, are available for listening or download. Hear the latest health information from medical professionals at The GW Medical Faculty Associates.

The GW Medical Faculty Associates


    • Aug 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 115 EPISODES


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    How Point-of-Care Ultrasound Impacts Women in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Kat Ogle discusses Point-of-Care ultrasounds and its importance and the benefits in prenatal and emergency care.

    Minimally-Invasive Endocrine Surgery - "What to Expect" (Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

    COVID-19 Impact on Medical Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.

    Non-Surgical Treatment for Bunions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.

    Prevention and Treatment of Foot Wounds in Diabetic Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Michael Stempel shares prevention tips and treatment options for foot wounds in diabetic patients.

    Healthy Feet in the Summertime: Skin and Nail Conditions Affecting the Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Farah Siddiqui and Dr. Nilufar Medhane provide an overview of how to keep your feet healthy in the summer months.

    Introduction to Pelvic Floor Disorders and Urogynecology for Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Charelle Carter-Brooks discusses pelvic floor disorders and urogynecology.

    The Latest Advancements in Facelift Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Olding discusses the latest advancements in facelift surgery.

    Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Julie Rosner and Dr. Zung Le discuss sports-related foot and ankle injuries and treatment options for common painful conditions.

    Be Sun Smart: Protect Yourself From UV Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Ilana DeLuca shares tips for protecting yourself from UV rays.

    The Obesity Epidemic and Treatment Options Available

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Michael G. Knight, Patient Safety Officer at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, discusses obesity and its harmful affects.

    New Technology and Devices for Emergency Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Andrew Meltzer discusses new technology and devices for emergency care.

    Cancer Treatments: What to Expect from Brachytherapy Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Yuan James Rao discusses brachytherapy and what to expect from this type of cancer treatment.

    Radiation Oncology: Advances in Radiosurgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Sharad Goyal, Chief of the GW Radiation Oncology division at the GW Cancer Center, discusses advances in radiosurgery.

    The Latest on GERD and Hiatal Hernia Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Karim Trad discusses surgery for GERD and hiatal hernias.

    Finding Relief from Plantar Fasciitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Arnold Ravick and Dr. Sheldon Laps discuss plantar fasciitis, custom foot orthotics and foot care for athletes.

    Diseases of Arteries: It's Not Just About Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.

    The Dangerous Abnormal Bulge of the Aorta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.

    High Stress High School: The Balance Between Preparing Students for College and Ensuring They ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Suzan Song discusses managing stress for high school students and how to balance preparing for college with staying happy.

    Understanding Kidney Stones: Symptoms and Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Urologist Patrick Mufarrij, MD discusses the symptoms of kidney stones and how to prevent them from occurring.

    Hereditary Prostate Cancer and How to Lower Your Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Assistant Professor of Urology Dr. Michael Whalen discusses prostate cancer, specifically hereditary prostate cancer, and dietary changes to lower one's risk of developing this type of cancer.

    Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Gynecologist Maria Victoria Vargas, MD discusses endometriosis and how affected women should respond to this condition.

    Beating Skin Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers with melanoma being the cause of the majority of skin cancer deaths. The incidence of melanoma continues to increase and it has become one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, especially among young adult women ages 20-39. This year, an estimated 73,000 melanomas will be diagnosed in the U.S. In this panel interview, Dr. Goodman and Dr. Patel discuss prevention, treatment options, and if there's a way to beat skin cancer.

    Weight Loss Surgery: The Basics of Winning Through Losing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Hope Jackson discusses the evolution of weight-loss surgery and how qualifying patients can use surgery to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

    Liver Cancer: Requires a Multidisciplinary Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Lynt B. Johnson discusses liver cancer, its causes, and treatment options for those afflicted with the disease.

    The Latest Techniques in Weight Loss Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Paul Marino discusses weight loss surgery options, including the sleeve gastrectomy.

    Anesthesia and Heart Surgery: The Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Gage Parr tells listeners everything they need to know about anesthesia and heart surgery.

    Avoiding Injury in Older Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Trauma Services Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Helaina Roisman, and Dr. Christina Prather discuss how to avoid falls and injuries in old age.

    Building The GW Pulmonary Hypertension Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Mardi Gomberg-Maitland discusses pulmonary hypertension and the GW Pulmonary Hypertension Program.

    Dopamine: Driving Your Brain into the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Daniel Lieberman breaks down how dopamine can drive emotions, urges, and cravings.

    Breast Cancer Innovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Rachel Brem discusses recent innovations and improvements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer.

    Mammography Saves Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Rachel Brem discusses how a mammography can save a life and how the technology has evolved.

    Controlling Cholesterol to Prevent Heart Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. William Borden tells listeners how to control their cholesterol to prevent heart disease.

    Community Dementia Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Christina Prather discusses the importance of community dementia care.

    Kidney Disease: Management of Glomerulonephritis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Scott Cohen discusses how patients can manage glomerulonephritis, a group of kidney diseases.

    Managing Concussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Gobindveer Sahi discusses how to manage concussions due to sports injuries.

    The Facts About Integrative, Holistic and Functional Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Mikhail Kogan breaks down what the terms integrative, holistic and functional medicine mean.

    The Benefits Of Medical Cannabis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Listen as Dr. Mikhail Kogan discusses the benefits of prescribing medical cannabis.

    Lung Cancer: Risks, Treatment and Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Keith Mortman updates listeners on everything they should know about lung cancer treatment and research.

    Bringing Awareness to Esophageal Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Dr. Keith Mortman brings awareness to a lesser known and talked about disease, esophageal cancer.

    Acoustic Neuroma: Advances in Treatment and Detection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    Ashkan Monfared, Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and Director of Otology and Neurotology at The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates discuss acoustic neuroma and the recent advances in treatment and detection.

    HPV Facts & Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021


    Dr. Long discusses HPV vaccination, the importance of Pap smear/HPV screenings and treatment options for cervical dysplasia.

    Headaches: An Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021


    Headaches are extremely common and can occur in one or several regions of your head. Amanda Tinsley, MD discusses the causes, different types, and treatments of headaches.

    Migraines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021


    John Rothrock, MD discusses the difference between a headache and a migraine, as well as treatment options.

    Prevention and Treatment of Common Injuries Suffered by the Nonprofessional Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021


    Orthopedic surgeon, Teresa Doerre, MD tells listeners how to prevent and treat common injuries suffered by non-professional athletes.

    Transgender Medicine and Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021


    Dr. Jerry Chao sheds light on gender affirmation and facial feminization surgery for transgender patients.

    Minimally-Invasive Endocrine Surgery - "What to Expect" (Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020


    Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

    Non-Surgical Treatment for Bunions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020


    Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.

    COVID-19 Impact on Medical Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020


    Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.

    COVID-19: What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020


    Dr. Mortman discusses COVID-19.

    Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019


    Dr. Julie Rosner and Dr. Zung Le discuss sports-related foot and ankle injuries and treatment options for common painful conditions.

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