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Veterans Day Panel Discussion: Medic!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When the electrifying wartime call, "Medic!" goes out, military medicine responds quickly and creatively with life-shaping care. This care has spilled over into daily civilian medicine. Panelists: Ora Mae Hyatt, RN, WWII; Don G. Reaveley, wounded in Korea; Elmo Taylor, combat medic in Vietnam; and William Phiefer, staff surgeon, 96th RRC; moderated by Tom McMasters, Director, U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, Fort Sam Houston.

Autism: Critical Evaluation of Screening Recommendations

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This podcast in the Children With Special Health Care Needs Podcast Series reviews the critical topic of autism spectrum disorders. It contains a review of the early signs of autism, emphasizing social skills deficits. The rationale of performing autism specific screening in the primary care setting is also reviewed.

Press Conference for Nobel Prize Winner Mario Capecchi

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Mario R. Capecchi, Ph.D., distinguished professor of human genetics and biology at the University of Utah's Eccles Institute of Human Genetics and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, presents a news conference on winning the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Revisiting the Call to Action on Obesity: A Focus on Healthy Lifestyles

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

David Satcher, 16th U.S. surgeon general under President Clinton and former assistant secretary for health, adresses concerns of obesity and the importance of healthy lifestyles. He examines the increasing rate of obesity in the United States and notes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles rather than weight loss alone as a solution.

Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Palsy

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Carbone talks with Dr. Nancy Murphy about the definition, epidemiology, and classifications of cerebral palsy. They discuss signs and symptoms with a variety of etiologies, and review two case studies.

Genetic Evaluation of the Child With Mental Retardation

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Carbone talks with Dr. John Carey about doing genetic evaluations of children with mental retardation (intellectual disability) or developmental delay. They discuss signs and symptoms with a variety of etiologies.

Kathleen Digre talks about Medical Outreach

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Kathleen Digre talks about her involvement with medical outreach in Utah and throughout the world. She discusses the new online neuro-ophthalmology virtual education library she recently helped develop. She also discusses headaches, migraines, women's health, and health provider training she is currently involved with.

Developmental Surveillance and Screening Within the Medical Home

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Carbone talks with Dr. Sarah Winter about ways for pediatricians and parents to work together to help diagnose children with developmental disorders. They discuss the differences between developmental surveillance, developmental screening, and developmental medical evaluation as they relate to determining interventions and treatment plans. They also address how to match patient needs to services available in the community.

The Potential Benefits of Estrogen Therapy in Early Menopausal Women

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Estrogen replacement therapy for menopausal women has generated much controversy in the medical community. The University of Utah is one of a select group of U.S. academic medical centers taking part in a nationwide study to find out whether estrogen therapy in early menopausal women may protect against cardiovascular disease. Dr. Eliot Brinton, research associate professor of cardiovascular genetics and the Utah principal investigator on the study, talks about the history of controversy and the new study's goal of answering some questions surrounding estrogen therapy.

Alzheimer's Disease

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Foster, an internationally regarded expert in Alzheimer's, discusses how the incidence of this debilitating disease is expected to increase as America's population becomes older. In 2005, Foster established the Intermountain West's first academic Alzheimer's center at the University of Utah.

School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Margaret E. Mohrmann, professor of pediatrics and associate professor of religious studies and medical education at the University of Virginia, and a widely acclaimed physician-ethicist introduces aspiring doctors to the weighty ethical and spiritual aspects of their future profession at the White Coat Ceremony for the University of Utah School of Medicine’s freshman class.

The Challenges of Providing Health Care for America's Aging Population

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As America's population ages, it has presented great challenges for the U.S. health-care system and created a critical need for physicians trained to take care of older patients. Dr. Mark Supiano, a specialist in medical treatment of the elderly, discusses the issues facing older patients, their families and caretakers, and what the University's medical school is doing to help train doctors in the skills they need to address the growing elderly population.

Lindsey Kerr talks about Incontinence

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

An informative interview with Lindsey A. Kerr, M.D., about a condition affecting millions of Americans - an overactive bladder. One of the symptoms of this condition is urge incontinence. In May 2006, Kerr began offering an innovative, minimally invasive treatment that can greatly reduce and even eliminate unwanted bladder symptoms.