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.
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Dr. Kat Ogle discusses Point-of-Care ultrasounds and its importance and the benefits in prenatal and emergency care.
Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.
Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.
Dr. Michael Stempel shares prevention tips and treatment options for foot wounds in diabetic patients.
Dr. Farah Siddiqui and Dr. Nilufar Medhane provide an overview of how to keep your feet healthy in the summer months.
Dr. Charelle Carter-Brooks discusses pelvic floor disorders and urogynecology.
Dr. Olding discusses the latest advancements in facelift surgery.
Dr. Julie Rosner and Dr. Zung Le discuss sports-related foot and ankle injuries and treatment options for common painful conditions.
Dr. Ilana DeLuca shares tips for protecting yourself from UV rays.
Dr. Michael G. Knight, Patient Safety Officer at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, discusses obesity and its harmful affects.
Dr. Andrew Meltzer discusses new technology and devices for emergency care.
Dr. Yuan James Rao discusses brachytherapy and what to expect from this type of cancer treatment.
Dr. Sharad Goyal, Chief of the GW Radiation Oncology division at the GW Cancer Center, discusses advances in radiosurgery.
Dr. Karim Trad discusses surgery for GERD and hiatal hernias.
Dr. Arnold Ravick and Dr. Sheldon Laps discuss plantar fasciitis, custom foot orthotics and foot care for athletes.
Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.
Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.
Dr. Suzan Song discusses managing stress for high school students and how to balance preparing for college with staying happy.
Urologist Patrick Mufarrij, MD discusses the symptoms of kidney stones and how to prevent them from occurring.
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.
Gynecologist Maria Victoria Vargas, MD discusses endometriosis and how affected women should respond to this condition.
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.
Dr. Hope Jackson discusses the evolution of weight-loss surgery and how qualifying patients can use surgery to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Lynt B. Johnson discusses liver cancer, its causes, and treatment options for those afflicted with the disease.
Paul Marino discusses weight loss surgery options, including the sleeve gastrectomy.
Dr. Gage Parr tells listeners everything they need to know about anesthesia and heart surgery.
Trauma Services Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Helaina Roisman, and Dr. Christina Prather discuss how to avoid falls and injuries in old age.
Dr. Mardi Gomberg-Maitland discusses pulmonary hypertension and the GW Pulmonary Hypertension Program.
Dr. Daniel Lieberman breaks down how dopamine can drive emotions, urges, and cravings.
Dr. Rachel Brem discusses recent innovations and improvements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Dr. Rachel Brem discusses how a mammography can save a life and how the technology has evolved.
Dr. William Borden tells listeners how to control their cholesterol to prevent heart disease.
Dr. Christina Prather discusses the importance of community dementia care.
Dr. Scott Cohen discusses how patients can manage glomerulonephritis, a group of kidney diseases.
Dr. Gobindveer Sahi discusses how to manage concussions due to sports injuries.
Dr. Mikhail Kogan breaks down what the terms integrative, holistic and functional medicine mean.
Listen as Dr. Mikhail Kogan discusses the benefits of prescribing medical cannabis.
Dr. Keith Mortman updates listeners on everything they should know about lung cancer treatment and research.
Dr. Keith Mortman brings awareness to a lesser known and talked about disease, esophageal cancer.
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.
Dr. Long discusses HPV vaccination, the importance of Pap smear/HPV screenings and treatment options for cervical dysplasia.
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.
John Rothrock, MD discusses the difference between a headache and a migraine, as well as treatment options.
Orthopedic surgeon, Teresa Doerre, MD tells listeners how to prevent and treat common injuries suffered by non-professional athletes.
Dr. Jerry Chao sheds light on gender affirmation and facial feminization surgery for transgender patients.
Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.
Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.
Dr. Mortman discusses COVID-19.
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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