Podcasts
The audio broadcasts below can help you prepare for an upcoming test or procedure, and offer helpful news and information about a broad variety of medical conditions.
August 2009
- Lower Weight Urged for Obese Women Planning Pregnancy
- Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish
- Feeling Good after Exercise Lasts Longer than Expected
- Time Widens for Giving Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
- Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems
- Caffeine and Technology Add to Reduced Sleep in Teens
- Breast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Marker
July 2009
- Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during Pregnancy
- Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Heart and Bones
- Be Social and Manage Stress to Live Longer
- Heart Failure Creates Needs for Patient and Caregiver
- Type 2 Diabetics May Not Find Heart Screening Beneficial
- Genetic Risk for Autism Highlighted in New Research
- Dense Breasts May Be a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
June 2009
- Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery
- Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management
- Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat
- Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
- Dementia Risk for Older People Increased by Low Blood Sugar
- Teen Driving Education to Prevent Injuries
- Lymphedema Difficult for Women after Breast Cancer
May 2009
- Living Kidney Donor Chains Facilitate More Matches
- Not Many Children Need Statins for Heart Disease Prevention
- Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy
- Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm May Be Predicted By Risk Score
- Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer Risk
- BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men
April 2009
- 'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy Questioned
- New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon
- Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes
- Echocardiography a Valuable View of the Heart
- Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
- Better Vision in Children Linked to the Outdoors
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms
March 2009
- Egg Donation Risks and Benefits Reported
- Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer Abound
- Hands On Approach to Pain Management Touted
- Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep
- Diabetes Studies Update on Nutrition, and on Cancer
- Moms-To-Be Can Eat Apples to Ward off Asthma in Offspring
- Tumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcome
February 2009
- Fertility Problems and Secondhand Smoke Linked
- Selenium and Vitamin E Do Not Help Prostate Cancer
- Portion Control Key to Losing Weight
- Heart Health Includes Vitamin D
- Standard Blood Sugar Guidelines Recommended
- Family Lifestyle Linked to Obesity
- Radiotracers Bring New Views for Breast Imaging
January 2009
- Endovascular Coiling
- Endometrial Ablation
- Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting
- Renal Angiogram
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm a Concern for Women Smokers
- PSA Test for Prostate Cancer May Be Affected by Statin Use
- Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium
- New Type of Artery Stent Shows Promise
- Obesity a Factor in Increasing Numbers of Type 2 Diabetes Cases
- Experts Say Increase Vitamin D Supplements for Children
- Breast Cancer Risk Not Higher with Limited Caffeine Use
December 2008
- Kidney Scan
- Craniotomy
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Study Finds Incontinence in Women Somewhat Common
- Men's Alzheimer's Risk Lowered with Active Lifestyle
- Depression Screening for Heart Patients Recommended
- Drug-Coated Stents Best for Some after Heart Attack
- Asian-Caucasian Couples at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
- Asthma May Result from Wheezing During a Cold
- Breast Cancer Recurrence in Women of all Ages Studied
November 2008
- Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
- Exercise Echocardiogram
- Evoked Potentials Studies
- Breast Scan
- Hormone Therapy Increases Likelihood of Reflux
- Biomarker for Agressive Prostate Cancer Found
- Vaccinations Help Improve Health throughout Life Span
- Better Long-Term Outcomes with Medications versus Angioplasty
- Weight Loss after Diabetes Diagnosis Improves Health
- Breast-fed Babies Cope Better with School's Stressors
- Telling Family and Friends about Your Breast Cancer Diganosis
October 2008
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
- Cystometry
- Vascular Studies
- Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions
- Dietary Fiber Important in Pregnancy
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Benefits Debated
- Healthy Approach Supports Centenarians' Lifespan
- Heart Failure Hospital Admissions Continue to Rise
- Healthy Lifestyle Can Keep Pre-Diabetes under Control
- Low-Fat Milk Can Be a Healthy Choice for Toddlers
- Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Bone Density
September 2008
- Venogram
- Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Stent Placement
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed by Symptoms plus Blood Test
- Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Questioned
- Weekends Not a Friend to Weight Loss, Study Shows
- "Silent Strokes" Different than TIAs, Experts Say
- Diabetes and Depression Linked, Study Shows
- Coaches Learn More about Concussions during Sports
- Raloxifene May Help Lower the Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer
August 2008
- Arthroplasty
- Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
- Renal Venogram
- Heart Transplantation
- Good Night's Sleep Linked to Happy Marriage
- Count Hairs to Learn Potential for Baldness
- Asthma Inhalers Harmful to Ozone Layer Being Phased Out
- Some Fats Actually May Help the Heart
- Chocolate May Improve Blood Flow in Type 2 Diabetes
- Some Infants and Toddlers Have Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D a Problem for Women with Breast Cancer
July 2008
- Amputation
- X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Heart
June 2008
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February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
- Electronystagmography (ENG)
- Electrophysiological Studies
- Gallbladder Scan
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
October 2007
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Bunion Surgery
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
- Mastectomy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
- Barium Swallow
- Lumbar Puncture (LP)
- External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus
- Bone Biopsy
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Cerebral Arteriogram
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
December 2006
- Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney
- Cholecystectomy
- Appendectomy
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
