MedStar Health DocTalk
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.
Episodes
71 episodes since 2020
Plantar Fibromatosis with Dr. Paul Carroll
Foot pain is a common issue that many of us face at some point in our lives. While plantar fasciitis is often the culprit, there's another- probably under-reported condition that deserves attention: plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhos...
August 14, 2024
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Season 4
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24:11
EEGs and the brain: insights from Syed Shabbir, MD
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of brain waves and neurological diagnostics with Dr. Syed Shabbir, Director of Epilepsy and Medical Director of the EEG Lab at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center. Hosted by ...
August 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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43:25
Blood Cancers with Dr. Kieron Dunleavy
| Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Kieran Dunleavy, an internationally recognized expert in lymphoma and blood cancers. Learn about the innovative treatments and clinical trials happening at Medstar Georgetown University Hospita...
June 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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31:35
All things thyroid; a discussion on thyroid heath with Dr. Paul Sack
Unlock the mysteries of thyroid health with our special guest, Dr. Paul Sack from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Ever wondered how a tiny gland in your neck can orchestrate the harmony of your body's systems? Dr. Sack reveals the...
May 31, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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51:16
The Silent Threat of Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine from the largest healthcare system in the Maryland D.C. region: this is MedStar Health DocTalk.In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with...
May 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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34:04
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
Did you know that Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in men and women combined? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer. ...
March 08, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:30
Breaking down barriers: A candid discussion on colorectal cancer screening with Dr. Dana Sloane
March 03, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:08
Young people and heart health featuring Miss D.C. 2023
In this heart-stirring episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, we delve into the alarming trend of heart attack fatalities among the young. With heart disease steadfastly holding its ground as the leading cause of death in the U.S., our host Debra S...
February 14, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:12
Let's talk AFib, or atrial fibrillation
Electrophysiologist Dr. Richard Jones, of the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, talks about symptoms and treatment for the full spectrum of the most common form of cardiac arrythmia: atrial fibrillation. Are you fe...
January 31, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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47:59
Bone health and fracture prevention program
Hand surgeon, Dr. Avi Giladi and endocrinologist Dr. Malik Cheikh discuss why their specialties lend to a fracture prevention program; why bone fractures are risky, particularly for seniors, as well as treatment and prevention tips.
January 30, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:47
The athlete's heart: A deep dive into sports cardiology with Dr. Aubrey Grant
In our latest podcast episode, Debra sits down with Dr. Aubrey Grant, a sports and performance cardiologist at Medstar Health, who offers a deep dive into sports cardiology, the athlete's heart, and its capacity to remodel itself. Dr. G...
January 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:00
Multiple sclerosis 101
Board certified neurologist Dr. Tamar Harel discusses the complex autoimmune disorder, multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is triggered by the immune system attacking the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers, known as myelin, as ...
January 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:10
Cervical cancer: prevention, diagnosing and treatment
Dr. Irinia Tunnage of MedStar Health, talks with host Debra Schindler about the signs, symptoms, screening and treatment of cervical cancer.
December 04, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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26:12
Endometrial cancer is uterine cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 66,000 new cases of uterine cancer are currently diagnosed each year. Unlike most cancers in the Unites States, endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, has been increas...
November 09, 2023
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Season 3
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33:32
Lung cancer: what is it, where is it, and how do we treat it?
Medical oncologist Dr. Joshua Reuss, an expert in lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymoma, and pulmonologist Dr. Rebecca Krochmal, an expert in benign and malignant airway and pleural disease, both with MedStar Georgetown University Hospita...
November 07, 2023
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Season 3
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33:06
Transradial approach to uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
There’s a game changer in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Women whose lives are compromised by pain, long periods, severe bleeding, anemia and other symptoms of the muscular tumors, can opt for an embolization through the wrist. Known as tra...
October 02, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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52:14
Hope for Kienbock's disease: the mysterious wrist condition
Kienbock’s disease, a debilitating condition where a wrist bone collapses and dies, has no known cause. Typically affecting young men in their teens or twenties, untreated Kienbock’s disease can result in progressive arthritis in the wr...
August 14, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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41:23
Let's talk liver masses
Liver masses or lesions are increasingly being identified incidentally during imaging tests and through bloodwork for unrelated conditions. While most are benign, many are complex making them difficult to accurately diagnose and treat. That’s w...
July 20, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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31:48
Returning to play in sports medicine
Sports medicine orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Hinton, and athletic trainer and DPT McKenzie Bane talk about the wrap-around care necessary for not only a successful return to play, but to return to performance. It's never soon enough for an at...
June 21, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:02:54
What's an electromyography (EMG)? And why do I need one?
From a test that lasts an average of 40-minutes, patients with nerve injuries or neuro-muscular conditions can learn a lot about the health of the nerves signaling messages to muscles. The test is called an electromyography, or EMG. Neuro...
June 16, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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41:23
Understanding menopause
Night sweats, hot flushes, female discomfort and dryness, anxiety, and weight gain are just a few symptoms of menopause. How does a woman get there?What are the facts and myths about this change that can make a woman feel less feminine a...
May 22, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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44:55
Understanding peripheral artery disease?
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk.By the time we reach our 40’s, about 10-million Americans have some degree of plaque...
April 18, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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32:02
Understanding thyroid cancer
The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped organ that secretes hormones that help regulate metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Though uncommon, when cancer grows in the thyroid, it's not often aggressive, and very t...
March 31, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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24:56
Lung nodules
Lung nodules are found in up to half of adults who get a chest x-ray or CT scan. Often called a spot on the lung or a shadow, they usually don’t cause any noticeable problems. However, in some cases, they can be an early sign of cancer. That’s ...
March 15, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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35:17
CyberKnife® radiation treatment for prostate cancer
Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. CyberKnife®, also known as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), is non-surgical, high...
March 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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21:34