Podcasts about Northwestern Medicine

In this episode of Better Edge, Northwestern Medicine geriatricians explore how emerging technologies are transforming the care of older adults. Moderated by Lee A. Lindquist, MD, and featuring Jennifer Woodward, MD, Alexandra Petrakos, MD, and Alaine Murawski, this expert panel shares how they are integrating gerontechnology into clinical practice, research and education. What you'll hear:• Improving access to care: Virtual memory clinic expanding dementia evaluation and management• Real-time clinical insights at home: Point-of-care ultrasound enabling faster diagnosis and decision-making for homebound patients • Supporting caregivers: NIH-funded AI training (NegotiAge) helping families navigate conflict and complex care decisions • Enabling aging in place: Practical use of telehealth, remote monitoring, and assistive technologies to enhance safety and independence • Exploring emerging tools: Early experience with VR and other innovations to support engagement, well-being and care delivery

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about support for stricter food regulations and some medical routines that older people may not need. He also explains why surgery may not help with osteoarthritis and the benefits of being in nature.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show still trying to figure out how the “67” trend started and dive into other famous phrases throughout history. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Abilene, Kansas. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine […]

Are you trading your long-term brain health for late-night screen time? Dr. Paul Chung, physician and researcher at Northwestern University, joins host Deborah Westphal to reveal why sleep is far more than rest - and why ignoring it could cost you decades of cognitive health.Dr. Chung is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, a pulmonary and sleep medicine physician, and a 2023 Toffler Scholar. His research sits at the intersection of sleep, circadian biology, and Alzheimer's disease - with a special focus on adults with Down syndrome as a model for understanding cognitive decline.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy sleep is an active process of repair - not passive rest - and how it regulates your heart, brain, immune system, and metabolismWhat sleep apnea actually is (beyond snoring) and why it causes a body-wide stress response every single nightWhy sleep apnea remains dramatically underdiagnosed - even 60 years after being formally defined - and what patients say when asked why they skip sleep studiesThe shocking truth: a third of adults and children still aren't getting enough sleep, and the number is even worse for teenagersHow disrupted circadian rhythms are linked to the buildup of amyloid beta - the protein central to Alzheimer's diseaseWhy individuals with Down syndrome are an invaluable research population for understanding Alzheimer's progression in the broader populationWhat "slow wave activity" in sleep EEG data reveals about cognitive declineThe science of chronotherapy - why when you take a medication or vaccine may be just as important as what you takeNight owls vs. early birds: the genetic reality behind your body clock, and why society quietly punishes night owlsThe future of personalized sleep medicine - beyond CPAPKey TakeawaySleep is the third pillar of health alongside diet and exercise - yet it's the one most people sacrifice firstAbout Dr. Paul ChungDr. Paul Chung is a physician and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. He is a 2023 Toffler Scholar whose research focuses on sleep EEG microstructure, actigraphy, and circadian rhythms as they relate to cognitive vulnerability and Alzheimer's disease - with a particular emphasis on adults with Down syndrome.Research inquiries: paul.chung@northwestern.edu (For clinical appointments, contact Northwestern Medicine directly.)Resources MentionedKaren Toffler Charitable Trust - Funding innovative, early-stage health research: tofflertrust.orgNIH INCLUDE Project - Initiative to increase Down syndrome research funding: www.nih.govAlzheimer's Biomarkers Consortium for Down Syndrome (ABC-DS) - Large collaborative cohort studyNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Sleep Medicine ProgramIf this conversation opened your eyes to the power of sleep science, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who keeps saying they'll "sleep when they're dead." Your support helps us bring more groundbreaking researchers to this mic.To learn more about the breakthroughs discussed in this episode and to support ongoing research, visit our website at tofflertrust.org. Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.

In this episode, Mike Hopkins, Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss building resiliency across healthcare supply chains and adapting to ongoing operational challenges. He also shares how growth within facilities is shaping supply chain strategy and supporting the evolving needs of patients and care teams.

Dog handler Dana Friedman-Graham joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about how she and her dog Sully visit patients and staff at Lake Forest Hospital as part of Northwestern Medicine's Animal Therapy Volunteer Project. She addresses how dogs are trained in order to qualify for the program as well as her own experiences witnessing […]

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recovery process and avoiding becoming dependent on prescribed pain medications. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the effects consuming an abundance of protein can have on our bodies, details surrounding a new cholesterol drug called VERVE-102, and how movement is king. He also discusses the latest research surrounding Ozempic which shows there […]

Can AI help you understand your PSA, improve prostate cancer detection, and help doctors make better decisions?In this episode, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas, urologist, healthcare executive, Treasurer of the American Urological Association, and Vice Chair of Integration and Innovation at Northwestern Medicine to break down how AI is changing prostate care.We cover ChatGPT, PSA interpretation, privacy concerns, prostate MRI, digital pathology, ambient AI, and the future of prostate cancer diagnosis.Can AI explain an elevated PSA? Which tools are best? Is your medical data private? And how are physicians using AI to improve care while keeping human judgment at the center?Dr. Miles-Thomas explains how tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Grok can help men ask smarter questions, better understand risk, and prepare for doctor visits—but why AI should never replace medical expertise.TIMESTAMPS06:00 — Can AI Help You Understand Your PSA?08:00 — Privacy & AI Health Searches10:00 — Best AI Tools for Medical Questions13:00 — AI for Doctors & Smarter Decisions14:00 — Ambient AI & The Future of Doctor Visits21:00 — AI, MRI & Prostate Cancer Detection26:00 — The Biggest Risks of AI in MedicineKEY TAKEAWAYS• AI can help explain an elevated PSA—but context matters• Better prompts lead to better answers• Use AI to ask smarter questions, not self-diagnose• AI may improve MRI, pathology, and cancer detection• Human oversight still mattersAI is changing prostate care fast but what does it actually mean for you? Dr. Jennifer Miles-Thomas breaks it all down. Let's get into it.___________________________________

Fetal surgery can be lifesaving for babies diagnosed with complex conditions before birth, but it comes with significant challenges, including limited ability to monitor the fetus in real time. A Northwestern Medicine team has developed a first-of-its-kind flexible probe, designed for continuous real-time fetal monitoring during surgery.   This innovation is the result of a collaboration between Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John Rogers, PhD, and Aimen Shaaban, MD, director of the Chicago Institute for Fetal Health. In this episode, Shaaban explains how the device works, how the collaboration took place and what it will take to bring this technology out of the lab and into clinical care. 

What if doctors were able to test their treatment plans on a version of their patient before actually trying it on their body?

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we should know about hantavirus, if electrolyte water packets have any benefits, and why doctors are finding lung cancer in younger patients. He also talks about an easy solution to alleviate allergies, an update on Ebola […]

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. He shares whether seniors should take GLP-1s and if people should trust health advice from social media influencers.

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women in the U.S, yet the signs go unnoticed. In today's episode of Menopause: Changing the Conversation, WBBM's Lisa Fielding takes a closer look at the correlation between menopause and your heart.

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women in the U.S, yet the signs go unnoticed. In today's episode of Menopause: Changing the Conversation, WBBM's Lisa Fielding takes a closer look at the correlation between menopause and your heart.

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women in the U.S, yet the signs go unnoticed. In today's episode of Menopause: Changing the Conversation, WBBM's Lisa Fielding takes a closer look at the correlation between menopause and your heart.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how we can try to avoid contracting hantavirus and a diet that could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. He also shares details about the most beneficial types of exercise and if […]

Dr. Michael Angarone, infectious diseases specialist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the dangers of hantavirus. A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, leaving 3 dead, has caused misinformation to spread online. Dr. Angarone shares the dangers of the disease and if people should be worried about public health scare.

Dr. John Pandolfino, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute, joins John Landecker to discuss a new technology Northwestern has been working on and developing that could allow doctors to make a “digital twin” of your body part to help with treatment.

Why does one IBS-C treatment work for someone else—but not for you? In this episode of the Gastro Girl podcast, leading gastroenterologist Darren M. Brenner. MD, FACG,  of Northwestern Medicine, explains why treating IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation) is not one-size-fits-all. Using a real-world patient scenario, Dr. Brenner breaks down what may actually be happening inside the body—from gut motility and visceral sensitivity to the brain-gut connection—and why different therapies target different symptoms and pathways. In this episode, you'll learn: Why some IBS-C treatments don't work—or stop working over time How over-the-counter and prescription therapies differ What newer treatment approaches are designed to do Why bloating, pain, and constipation may require different strategies The role of diet, pelvic floor therapy, and gut-brain interventions How patients can work with their healthcare team to find the right treatment plan If you've ever felt frustrated, stuck, or unsure about your IBS-C treatment journey, this episode offers practical insights to help you better understand your options and feel more empowered in your care. This episode is part of an educational program made possible by support from Ardelyx.  

With recent updates to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Classification (BCLC), how should multidisciplinary teams adapt their treatment strategies to accommodate the newest evidence? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™, Dr. Neil Mehta of UCSF and Dr. Riad Salem of Northwestern Medicine join host Dr. Tyler Sandow to explore the complexities of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) therapies and the practical application of the latest global algorithms in balancing standardized therapeutic algorithms with individual patient factors. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:54 - HCC Case Discussion08:05 - Guest Introductions10:37 - BCLC Committee and 2025 Update15:54 - CUSE and Tumor Board Goals17:46 - Bridging vs Curative Y9022:37 - Patient Factors in Treatment Algorithms26:41 - Liver Function and Hyperbilirubinemia Trends30:25 - HCC Treatment Decision Ownership34:36 - Radiation Segmentectomy vs Surgical Resection37:35 - BCLC B Heterogeneity41:51 - Improving HCC Risk Stratification43:48 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The discussion begins with an inside look at the consensus process behind the 2025 BCLC updates, highlighting the official inclusion of Y90 radioembolization as a recognized therapeutic option. The experts introduce the "CUSE" (Complexity, Uncertainty, Subjectivity, and Emotion) framework to provide a structured approach to the subjective considerations that modulate purely data-based algorithms in multidisciplinary decision-making. Dr. Salem and Dr. Mehta speak on the nuances of surgical resection versus radiation segmentectomy in a case-based discussion, highlighting how factors such as portal hypertension, patient age, and etiology of cirrhosis should influence treatment pathways. Finally, they underscore the paradigm shift toward pursuing complete pathonecrosis (CPN) as a primary curative goal, regardless of bridging status, and reiterate that success in HCC care is driven by continuous communication and collaboration between physicians and patients. --- Resources BCLC 2026 Updatehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2025.10.020 ---BackTable Vascular & Interventional (VI) is the go-to podcast for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Dr. Alan Micco, Neurotology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). He details how people get it, who’s at risk, and what people can expect.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her experience with and diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). And, as always, he answers health questions from listeners.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss the correct way to remove a tick and a new injection that could help reverse osteoarthritis. He also shares some exercises to help with carpal tunnel and what some […]

Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Dr. Komanduri talks about the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, how endoscopy and colonoscopy are vital for early cancer detection, and shares some new minimally invasive […]

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Neal Fischer start the show talking about lunchboxes and let listeners know if they were lunchbox kids or paper bag kids! For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Coleville, California. Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins […]

The American Hospital Association and West Health Institute have launched a three-year initiative to integrate and scale technology-enabled patient care solutions, supported by a $12 million investment. The program focuses on electronic health record optimization, virtual care, and artificial intelligence integration. Hospitals and health systems will access a digital hub for exploring solutions and engaging in peer-learning networks. The initiative builds on AHA's Patient Safety Initiative and expands on successful models with institutions like Mass General Brigham and Northwestern Medicine.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sachin Patel, MD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the launch of Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute. Dr. Patel outlines the institute's vision for advancing care for complex psychiatric conditions through integrated clinical excellence, research innovation and technology-enabled models of care. The conversation highlights the institute's role in establishing Northwestern Medicine as a national destination for bipolar disorder care and a leader in the future of academic psychiatry.

In this episode, Sachin Patel, MD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the launch of Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute. Dr. Patel outlines the institute's vision for advancing care for complex psychiatric conditions through integrated clinical excellence, research innovation and technology-enabled models of care. The conversation highlights the institute's role in establishing Northwestern Medicine as a national destination for bipolar disorder care and a leader in the future of academic psychiatry.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about how we can promote brain health, how ultra-processed foods affect your muscles, and which medications to take for seasonal allergies. He also discusses how common it is to have vertigo, a study about the link between […]

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of Orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, and Dr. Kimbra Bell Balark, Medical Director of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th.

Last week, Northwestern Medicine's Human Longevity Clinic conducted a study on biological age, Evanston City Council rejected the “Circuit Breaker” program and the Northwestern Figure Skating Club placed 13th at Nationals.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while […]

In this episode, Rebecca Baute, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Executive of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, and Brittany Barasa, DNP, RN, Manager of Patient Care for Nursing Throughput and PCT Float Pool, join the podcast to discuss how executive leadership support drives frontline success. They share insights on initiatives like annual nursing skills days, strategies for identifying and managing bottlenecks, the impact of discharge lounges, and approaches to improving patient satisfaction across the care continuum.

In this episode, Rebecca Baute, BSN, RN, Chief Nurse Executive of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, and Brittany Barasa, DNP, RN, Manager of Patient Care for Nursing Throughput and PCT Float Pool, join the podcast to discuss how executive leadership support drives frontline success. They share insights on initiatives like annual nursing skills days, strategies for identifying and managing bottlenecks, the impact of discharge lounges, and approaches to improving patient satisfaction across the care continuum.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Xanax, the popular anxiety medication.

Pete McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, believes that health systems are built around the wrong objective… and he has an ambitious goal to change that.This week, Halle sits down with McCanna to unpack how one of the largest and most successful health systems in the country is shifting from a supply-driven model to one built entirely around the customer. They discuss why legacy systems operate like “walled castles,” what it takes to redesign care around real conditions instead of departments, and how Baylor Scott & White is testing a model that prioritizes access, personalization, and long-term trust over short-term profit.We cover:Why most health systems are structured to fill capacity, not create value for patientsThe reason why he uses the term "customer" instead of "patient" (and how his colleagues initially responded)How loyalty and trust make it economically sound to offer services that lose money.The strategy for deploying AI to create product differentiation for patients rather than just improving internal efficiencyThe limits of the “payvider” model and why it's harder than it looksThe three healthcare laws he thinks need to be rewritten—About our guest: As CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, Peter (Pete) McCanna is focused on empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare—offering more convenient, personalized, and informed experiences. He is leading Baylor Scott & White's customer-centric transformation by bringing together the system's 59,000 team members around a common goal to keep people healthy and feeling connected and supported.Before becoming CEO, Pete served as the health system's president. In that role, he drove operational excellence, strengthened clinical alignment, scaled the system's digital health platform, MyBSWHealth, and deepened academic partnerships to address the critical need for healthcare professionals.Pete has nearly 40 years of industry experience. As executive vice president and chief operating officer at Northwestern Medicine, he exceeded targets for operating revenue, quality, patient experience, and employee engagement, making it one of the top 10 academic health centers in the country.Known as a thoughtful and innovative leader, Pete formerly served as chief financial officer at New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services and the University of Colorado Hospital.Passionate about transforming healthcare, Pete was named one of Modern Healthcare's “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.” Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Pete currently serves as the inaugural board chair of Longitude Health, an innovative healthcare collaborative, and as a board member of University of Michigan Health, Texas Hospital Association, and Catholic Extension. He holds a master's degree in Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan.Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas. It includes 55 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, a health plan, a research institute, and an accountable care organization, plus Levanto—a company offering digitally-enabled health solutions—and 3.5 million customers connected through MyBSWHealth.—Snow notes: Visit BSWHealth.com to learn more.Download the MyBSWHealth app.Explore Levanto.Health to learn about employer solutions built on Baylor Scott & White's digital platform and care model.—

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the benefits of eating plant-based foods, the lifestyle changes that could help decrease the risk of dementia, and a blood test that could detect early signs of dementia. He also discusses how you can help decrease […]

Dr. Kyle Marden, Sports Neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Steve McMichael’s CTE diagnosis following his death last year after a long battle with ALS.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. He shares why certain drugs have seen dramatic price increases and shares ways that the prices can be brought down. He also discusses the effectiveness of […]

In this episode, Zachary C. Dietch, MD, Transplant Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing referral pathways for transplant surgery and integrating new specialties into treatment plans. He also shares recent advancements in liver transplant surgery and how these innovations are improving outcomes for patients.

In this SRNA “Ask the Expert” episode, Krissy Dilger of SRNA spoke with neuroimmunologist Dr. Shailee Shah about paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes—immune-mediated, “off-target” effects of cancer that can affect the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. Dr. Shah described updated diagnostic criteria and scoring that combine neurologic phenotypes, cancer risk, and high-risk autoantibodies, and she explained how immune checkpoint inhibitors can trigger immune-related neurologic adverse events that don't always fit classic rules [00:01:48]. She reviewed how these syndromes differ from other autoimmune neurologic disorders and outlined common subacute presentations such as limbic encephalitis, brainstem encephalitis, cerebellar ataxia, seizures, and neuropathies [00:08:09]. Dr. Shah emphasized prompt evaluation with neurologic exam, MRI/EEG/EMG as appropriate, blood and CSF antibody testing, cancer screening, and coordinated oncologic and immunosuppressive treatment to prevent worsening disability [00:17:24].Shailee Shah, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Neuroimmunology Division with Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern University. She is an autoimmune neurologist with expertise in the management of paraneoplastic and autoimmune neurological diseases. She also treats rare neuroimmunological diseases such as neuromyelitis optica and MOG associated disease. She is co-director of the Northwestern Medicine Paraneoplastic Neurological Disease Clinic.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:58 What Is Paraneoplastic01:48 New Criteria and Antibodies04:59 Diagnostic Challenges and ICI08:09 Paraneoplastic vs Autoimmune10:22 How Common Are They13:03 Early Symptoms to Watch17:24 When to Seek Care19:09 Testing and Workup24:20 Paraneoplastic Myelitis27:55 Delays and Specialty Centers31:38 Cancer Link and Treatment37:16 Changing Therapies38:19 Recovery and Prognosis39:58 Patient Advice and Hope42:52 Closing

In this episode of Better Edge, Kevin C. Welch, MD, professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, talks about his recent study that evaluated if endoscopic sinus surgery affects the long term risk of asthma and bronchiectasis in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Drawing from a large retrospective cohort with extended follow up, the study explored differences in outcomes by disease severity and nasal polyp status. The episode also highlights how these findings may inform clinical decision making and patient counseling in the management of refractory CRS.

Patients and IRs alike dread the persistent cycles of malfunction and repeated procedures that often accompany biliary drains. What can you do to keep patients off the doorstep of reintervention? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ahsun Riaz of Northwestern Medicine joins host Dr. Michael Barraza to walk through strategies for preventing and managing complications of percutaneous biliary drain placement. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:51 - Complication Rates and Associated Factors06:09 - PTC in Non-Dilated Biliary Systems11:00 - Techniques for Access and Drain Placement15:10 - Drain Flushing, Capping, and Ideal Positioning17:48 - External versus Internal-External Biliary Drains20:42 - Managing Pericatheter Leakage23:01 - Life Expectancy and Stenting Malignant Strictures26:32 - Tract Maturation and Minimizing Access Sites28:56 - Addressing Unresolving Hyperbilirubinemia34:52 - Managing Bloody Drain Output38:12 - Approach to Dislodged Drains39:40 - Drain-Associated Pain and Exchange Timing42:49 - Strategy for Benign Biliary Strictures45:18 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The discussion begins with a look at the data on biliary drain-related adverse events, emphasizing the need to bring down the high rates of complications that may take a toll on patients' quality of life. Dr. Riaz stresses the importance of employing techniques at initial drain placement, such as placing left-sided drains where appropriate and minimizing biliary pressure buildup, to reduce the starting risk of malfunction. The physicians go on to share their algorithms for approaching various scenarios, from pericatheter leakage and drain dislodgement to unresolving hyperbilirubinemia, pointing out the factors and observations that should influence treatment approaches during planning and intraprocedurally. Finally, the physicians address the evolving landscape of long-term biliary management, assessing potential drainage strategies as survival rates improve in hepatobiliary malignancies, and underscore the critical importance of collaboration with gastroenterologists and surgeons to ensure cohesive, goals-of-care-centered management. --- Resources Adverse Events After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysishttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2024.12.022

In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the approach to treatment of obesity. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Robert Kushner, M.D, Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, former Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL.  Past-President of The Obesity Society, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (ABPNS), and a founder and past-Chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). Reference: Developed by the Obesity Association's Professional Practice Committee, with input and support from multiple obesity and medical organizations, The Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity offers a groundbreaking roadmap to empower health care professionals with the tools necessary to deliver the best possible evidence-based, pragmatic care to people with overweight and obesity.

Think you need the perfect resume to build a successful career in healthcare supply chain? On this Season 17 finale of Power Supply, we sit down with Mike Hopkins, VP of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, and Harold Dillow, VP of Supply Chain at TriHealth, to explore what it really takes to build and develop talent in the healthcare supply chain. From their non-traditional journeys to the mentors who shaped them, Mike and Harold share why hiring for attitude often beats hiring for experience, how one connection can change a career journey, and what leaders should focus on when developing their teams. They also discuss why networking drives career growth and share their advice for anyone early in their career or stepping into leadership. This conversation delivers real stories, real advice, and a reminder that investing in people creates the ripple effect that strengthens the entire industry! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps17-08 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #CareerDevelopment #Networking #Leadership #Mentoring #Hiring #Talent

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to discuss the best ways to help prevent RSV and treating macular degeneration. He also talks about how to be better prepared for spring allergy season and a study that looks at the impact of […]

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Shamrock Shuffle race and their journeys navigating the road closures. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, WI, the hometown of the late Orion Samuelson. Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular program with Northwestern Medicine, joins […]

Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western Suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help […]

In this episode, Paul Hiltz, FACHE, President and CEO of Naples Comprehensive Health, discusses doubling the organization's size while maintaining independence and a top tier focus on quality and access. He shares how strategic partnerships with groups like Hospital for Special Surgery and Northwestern Medicine, along with leadership development initiatives, are strengthening care delivery across Southwest Florida.