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The official podcast of UAB Medicine, moving medicine forward.
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Step into UAB's thriving academic medical center and learn about the programs and concepts that make UAB Heersink School of Medicine unique. In each episode, Heersink leadership hosts candid conversations with the people who are powering science and medicine at UAB, in Birmingham, and around the globe.
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Standard Precautions and Beyond: Conversations in Infection Prevention and Control
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Standard Precautions and Beyond: Conversations in Infection Prevention and Control discusses current topics in infection prevention and control. This podcast brings together subject matter experts with extensive knowledge in areas like infectious disease, control and prevention, epidemiology and surveillance, behavioral health, public health preparedness, forecasting and modeling, and pediatrics to address issues related to the management and response to emerging and reemerging infectious di ...
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Game Changers in Medicine is a groundbreaking medical history podcast about the serendipitous events, chance encounters, and unlikely heroes and heroines behind some of the world’s most significant medical discoveries. Through oral histories, memoirs, and other first-person accounts, we get to know the scientists whose curiosity, innovation, and dogged determination contributed to game-changing medical discoveries that almost didn’t happen—and which continue to define patient care today.Crea ...
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Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn …
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Degenerative mitral valve disease is the most common heart valve abnormality. Panayotis Vardas, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, reviews the distinctions between primary and secondary mitral regurgitation. He describes categories of patients who would be candidates for mitral valve repair, which is the standard-of-care treatment, versus those who mi…
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Some people struggle with symptoms for years and never receive a clear answer on what condition they have. UAB Medicine is part of the National Institutes of Health Undiagnosed Disease Network (UDN), which means they are committed to applying the latest technology to make diagnoses for their regional community. Bruce Korf, M.D., associate dean for …
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Mechanical thrombectomy is an effective new procedure for ischemic stroke management that lowers the possibility of damage to brain tissue. Select hospitals designated as thrombectomy-capable stroke centers, such as UAB, are equipped to perform this time-sensitive procedure 24/7. Michael Lyerly, M.D., a vascular neurologist, and Elizabeth Liptrap, …
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Telehealth is impacting nearly every aspect of health care. Zain Hashmi, M.D., a trauma surgeon, discusses the potential of telehealth for improving access to comprehensive trauma care among rural patients. He explains how finding ways for EMS teams to consult trauma experts virtually and closer to emergencies could reduce transfer rates and improv…
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Around 80% of adults experience low back pain, and most are not candidates for surgery. Prentiss Lawson, Jr., M.D., and Christopher Paul, M.D., both anesthesiologists who specialize in pain medicine, discuss a promising new durable therapy for low back pain called restorative neurostimulation. Unlike existing low back pain management options, neuro…
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Carotid stenosis, caused by a buildup of plaque in the carotid artery, accounts for around 20% of all ischemic strokes. Mark Harrigan, M.D., and Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., both neurosurgeons, discuss key aspects of medical management and interventions for carotid stenosis. Learn about two new alternatives to the (still-effective) endarterectomy proce…
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The Birmingham region grew around heavy industry, including coal mining and steel production. These industries, which still employ thousands today, can pose hazards to workers’ health and others in the community. The UAB Environmental Lung Disease Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations for patients with respiratory conditions related to work exp…
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Over one million people in the U.S. grapple with HIV. Although life expectancy has increased, end-stage organ diseases have a relatively high mortality rate for these patients. Learn about HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants from Shikha Mehta, M.D., director of the UAB HIV and Hepatitis C Transplant Program. She explains how her interdisciplinary team ha…
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While nonpulsatile tinnitus (constant buzzing sound) is a common condition many people learn to live with, pulsatile tinnitus (sound that occurs with each heartbeat) may indicate dangerous otological or vascular conditions. Erika McCarty Walsh, M.D., a neurotologist, and Jesse Jones, M.D., a neuroradiologist, discuss the complex process of determin…
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Around 15% of people in the U.S. have a form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is often related to diabetes and hypertension. Claretha Lyas, M.D., a nephrologist, discusses the interdisciplinary approach to treating CKD alongside its root causes. Learn about two new classes of medicine that are slowing the progression of CKD. Find out the best…
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Many women who have typical symptoms of coronary artery disease actually have coronary microvascular disease (MVD). Gretchen Wells, M.D., a cardiologist, explains why it is important for physicians to proceed with tests for MVD when cardiac catheterization does not indicate coronary artery disease. She explores the common symptoms, proven and poten…
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Only 60% of age-eligible adults are up to date on their colorectal cancer screenings. Drew Gunnells, Jr., M.D., and Shajan Peter, M.D., discuss why the colonoscopy is still their preferred first-line screening and polyp removal method, while newer at-home screening methods are useful in regions with limited access to care. The doctors discuss advan…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can occur in women who have neither obesity nor insulin resistance – two conditions that are often used as clues. William Hurd, M.D., a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, explains the three signs that help determine if a patient has PCOS. He also discusses working with patients to meet their r…
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As the prevalence of diabetes increases, so does the variety of treatment and management tools available to endocrinologists. Alexandra Dodd, M.D., an endocrinologist, discusses advancements including continuous glucose monitoring, new types of long-acting insulin, and medicines that help patients control both blood sugar and weight. She describes …
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Although strokes are complex events involving both the brain and heart, diagnosis and treatment of potential strokes is not always managed by brain and heart doctors working together. Because of this, patients may be having unnecessary procedures and risking future health events. Ekaterina Bakradze, M.D., a stroke neurologist, and Mustafa Ahmed, M.…
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Brain health can be maintained with many of the same lifestyle behaviors doctors recommend as being heart-healthy. Ronald Lazar, M.D., a neuropsychologist, explains that brain health has a pathological and a pragmatic component, and it is ultimately individualized. He discusses the impact that primary care physicians can have on patients by helping…
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Diabetes care is changing rapidly with technological advancements such as continuous glucose monitoring, patch insulin pumps, and doctors’ ability to monitor patient data remotely. Ananda Basu, MD, endocrinologist and director of the UAB Diabetes Technology Program, discusses the developments that will make diabetes care more individualized and res…
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Molecular diagnostics teams help physicians implement precision medicine that results in better outcomes for patients with a variety of conditions. Craig Mackinnon, M.D., director of the Division of Genomics Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, discusses how molecular pathologists work hand-in-hand with oncologists and pathologists to develop treatment …
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Prognoses for oropharyngeal cancers have improved dramatically over the past 20 years, reflecting physicians’ better understanding of the role of HPV in driving most of these cancers. Andrew Fuson, M.D., and Hari Jeyarajan, M.D, explain their shift to using surgery as the standard-of-care treatment for oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV, which has…
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common life-threatening blood clot that may be encountered across many specialties, and especially in emergency departments, making standardized response and treatment a challenge. Sam McElwee, M.D., a cardiologist, discusses his work helping to lead PERT, the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team. He discusses advances in P…
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Sarcoidosis is a rare autoimmune disease that can cause different symptoms in different people, including joint pain, coughing, skin rashes, and shortness of breath. Joseph Barney, M.D., a pulmonologist, explains the individualized path that diagnosis and treatments may take for those with sarcoidosis. He discusses the range of effective medication…
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) diagnoses are increasing along with the number food allergy cases in general. Amy CaJacob, M.D., and James Callaway, M.D., discuss recent advances in treating this complex, chronic condition. Learn about management strategies including food elimination, topical steroid medications, proton pump inhibitors, and a new mo…
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Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis, but it is often seen as a nuisance rather than a serious condition. Angleo Gaffo, M.D., a rheumatologist, discusses the progression of unmanaged gout and the path to better treatment. Learn about how Dr. Gaffo and international colleagues created a research definition of gout flares that will help res…
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Around 30 million people suffer from low back pain, which can have complex causes. Interventional radiologists Jesse Jones, M.D., and Junjian Huang, M.D., discuss basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to alleviate axial low back pain. Learn how this procedure is effective for a wide variety of patients, even those with …
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The CPAP machine is a reliable standard of care solution for obstructive sleep apnea, but around half of patients are not able to use the device successfully. Brian Kinard, M.D., an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and Kirk Withrow, M.D., director of saliva and sleep surgery, discuss the wide range of soft tissue and structural facial procedures tha…
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Equestrian sports may not be thought of as high-contact in the same way that football is, but they result in around 40% of sport-related head injuries. Sara Gould, M.D., a sports medicine physician, and Kevin Schrum, Ph.D., a research engineer, discuss their research on equestrian helmets. They explain the importance of helmets in mitigating devast…
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The outlook for patients with melanoma, even advanced cases, has dramatically improved over the past 10-15 years. Oncologists Kristy Broman, M.D., and John Dubay, M.D., discuss the ideal approach for treating melanoma and their application of the newest techniques available at academic medical centers such as UAB: immunotherapies, oral medications,…
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Achalasia is an esophageal condition that makes eating miserable for patients. It is often misdiagnosed as GERD. Kristen Wong, M.D., a gastrointestinal surgeon, and Sergio Sanchez-Luna, M.D., a gastroenterologist, discuss POEM, a new minimally invasive technique of treating achalasia without incisions. Learn about how this technique results in comp…
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Treating laryngeal cancer early and precisely can preserve patients’ ability to speak and swallow. Bharat Panuganti, M.D., discusses the innovations in transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) that have made it an alternative to radiotherapy for treating early-staged laryngeal cancer. He discusses his use of the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser in…
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Biologics and monoclonal antibodies can help those with severe allergies avoid flare-ups and spend less time seeing their allergists. Miranda Curtiss, M.D., a pulmonologist and allergist, discusses the individualized process of selecting the best biologic agent among several for patients: phenotyping, investigating comorbidities, testing effectiven…
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Fibrotic lung disease is a group of around 200 entities that have inflammation and/or fibrosis in common. The “progressive” phenotype of pulmonary fibrosis has recently become more well-defined. Tejaswini Kulkarni, M.D., explains the characteristics of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). She discusses the importance of recognizing when interstiti…
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Join the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control as we discuss the basics of norovirus with Dr. Marilyn Bulloch from Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy. We will cover symptoms, if it's contagious, where people usually encounter this virus, and more. Thank you to our co-sponsor for this podcast, the Alabama Public …
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Jeffrey Nix MD and Soroush Rais-Bahrami, MD highlight focal therapy concepts and options for prostate cancer. With regard to functional preservation, as focal therapy may preserve functionality for some well-selected patients at the cost of a higher risk of progression before definitive treatment can be performed, they speak about how for many inte…
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As Alabama heats up into summer the number of individuals outside and the number of bugs outside are increasing, including ticks, insects that can pose a direct to human health. Join the ARC IPC and Dr. Jonathan Rayner for a discussion around tick-borne diseases in Alabama and how you can prevent being affected by ticks this summer.…
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Conley Carr MD discusses early rehabilitation management of lower extremity amputees. He shares how pain is handled in the acute and chronic amputee and the timeline of how long amputees stay in the hospital initially and how long until they can obtain a prosthesis. Additionally, he highlights the therapy they need during the acute and chronic phas…
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For patients with end-stage arthritis who are also highly active, hip resurfacing may be the preferred alternative to a total hip replacement. Scott Mabry, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the aspects of hip resurfacing that preserve a patient’s ability to continue performing at their highest level. He notes the importance of consulting a surg…
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Neurosurgeons are using robotics to make some spine surgeries more precise and efficient. Jakub Godzik, MD, explains how robotics are being used in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgeries to deliver screws more precisely based on CT scans, resulting in smaller incisions and less tissue damage. He discusses which patients benefit most from this m…
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Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an interstitial lung disease caused by an allergic reaction to organic environmental antigens, such as mold or bird feathers. Kevin Dsouza, MD, a pulmonologist, discusses the complex diagnosis and management of HP: how specialists distinguish HP from other diseases by analyzing acute symptoms, patient histories,…
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For patients experiencing knee pain from osteoarthritis on just one side of the knee, a partial knee replacement may be the best option. Scott Mabry, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, explains how a partial knee replacement has advantages over a total knee replacement for the right patient. Dr. Mabry discusses computer-assisted navigation, which allows h…
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are ten times more prevalent than tuberculosis infections, affecting primarily the elderly and immunocompromised. Bryan Garcia, MD, a pulmonologist, discusses the likely origins of NTM, who is most at risk to be infected by these ubiquitous bacteria, and the criteria for diagnosis. Learn why NTM needs to…
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Hepatitis C (HCV) affects around 40,000 people in Alabama, and possibly many more who do not know they have it. Although the disease is largely curable, it affects vulnerable populations that may not get tested or pursue treatment. Ricardo Franco, MD, and David Fettig, MD, discuss their work to eradicate HCV as part of the interdisciplinary ABC Cli…
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can occur secondary to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjogren’s syndrome. Pilar Acosta, MD, a pulmonologist, explains the unique treatment approach for patients who have ILD as a secondary condition. She discusses combination therapies that address both inflammation and fibrosis, a…
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Around 40% of adults will experience acid reflux at some point in their lives, and half of them will take medication to control consistent recurrences, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. It is important to diagnose patients with GERD to help them avoid esophageal damage and even cancer. James Callaway, MD, a gastroenterologist, and …
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Healthy eating is a powerful way to prevent and control type 2 diabetes. New medications allow those with diabetes to focus on diet to improve their quality of life, not simply to manage blood sugar. Amy Warriner, MD, explains the individualized approach required to help patients eat healthier, as many are challenged by a lack of knowledge and acce…
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Mpox and the Monkey Pox Virus: Viral Naming and Genetic Influences
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Dr. Elliot Lefkowitz joins us for a podcast to talk about Mpox, the Monkey Pox Virus, and how genetic mutations affects not only the effectiveness of viruses but how they are named and how scientists reach these conclusions. This podcast is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistan…
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung disease that leads to progressive lung scaring and eventual respiratory failure; it most often affects the elderly. The American Thoracic Society and other international bodies updated clinical practice guidelines for this disease in 2022. Tracy Luckhardt, MD, a pulmonologist, summarizes the most i…
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Exercise is a medicine that many people neglect, even more so if they have a physical disability: 50% of those with a physical disability do not exercise regularly. Johan Latorre, MD, a specialist in sports medicine and former collegiate wheelchair tennis coach, shares the myriad benefits of adaptive sports – those sports made accessible to people …
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Digital technology is making the concept of continuous care possible – along with its more familiar benefits to telemedicine. Jeff Curtis, MD, a rheumatologist, discusses new applications of digital technology to healthcare that are becoming standard of care: virtual reality (VR) to help with pain management and teach wellness techniques; biosensor…
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The Future of COVID-19 Vaccinations: February 2023
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The FDA's expert panel on vaccines met last week (Thursday, January 26, 2023) to discuss the future use of the bivalent COVID shot, signaling the start of the FDA's pivot to a longer-term immunization strategy. This is an important first step in a process that could result in millions of Americans receiving an annual Covid booster, similar to the f…
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