The Scope

The Scope

Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

  1. 1 July

    Triptans, CGRPs, and Botox: Your Migraine Medication Options Explained

    Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, walks through rescue medications like triptans and CGRP antagonists, prevention options ranging from blood pressure drugs to Botox, and why setting realistic expectations matters more than chasing a cure.

    19 min

  2. 23 June

    Bariatric Surgery in the GLP-1 Era: Who's a Candidate and Is It Safe?

    Thinking about weight loss surgery but unsure where to start, especially with GLP-1 medications everywhere? Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS, a surgeon with the bariatric surgery program at University of Utah Health, breaks down who qualifies, how safe it is, what life looks like afterward, and how to weigh surgery against GLP-1s when deciding which path fits your goals.

    13 min

  3. 22 May

    What Is Diabetes Burnout and What Can You Do About It?

    Managing diabetes every day is exhausting, and over time, that weight can lead to something called diabetes burnout. Michelle Litchman, PhD, medical director of the Intensive Diabetes Education and Support Program at University of Utah Health, explains how burnout differs from everyday stress, the warning signs that it is setting in, and four concrete approaches to get back on track. Learn what resources are available and how to access them through your care team.

    14 min

  4. 7 May

    How to Recognize Measles Before the Rash Appears

    Many people associate measles with its distinctive rash, but the illness actually begins days earlier with symptoms that look much like a severe cold. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how to recognize the warning signs of measles, why the virus spreads so easily, and the serious complications it can cause in children and pregnant women. Learn what makes measles dangerous, how vaccination provides strong protection, and when to contact your child’s pediatrician.

    4 min

  5. 7 May

    Migraine or Just a Bad Headache? How to Tell the Difference

    A migraine is not just a bad headache, and you do not need to be curled up in a dark room for it to count. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, explains how migraines are diagnosed, what triggers them, what aura is, and when to seek treatment.

    17 min

  6. 14 Apr

    Measles or Something Else? How to Tell Common Childhood Rashes Apart

    Measles is on every parent's radar right now, but the disease is just one of many childhood rashes that can look alarming. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, details the most common viral rashes in kids—from measles and chickenpox to scarlet fever, roseola, and hand, foot, and mouth disease—and explains when to call your child's pediatrician.

    5 min

  7. 30 Mar

    How Modern Glaucoma Treatment Can Protect Your Vision Long Term

    A glaucoma diagnosis can feel alarming, especially knowing that optic nerve damage cannot be reversed. Rachel Simpson, MD, a glaucoma specialist at the John A. Moran Eye Center at University of Utah, explains what glaucoma does to your vision over time, why the treatment approach has shifted toward laser as a first-line option over eye drops, and how a new category of minimally invasive procedures is giving patients more options than ever before.

    17 min

  8. 13 Mar

    What to Know About Cataracts and Your Lens Options Before Surgery

    Blurry vision, glare around headlights, and duller colors are classic signs of cataracts. Austin Nakatsuka, MD, a glaucoma and cataract specialist at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, explains what cataracts are, how UV exposure accelerates them, and how to choose between the lens options available to you, from standard insurance-covered lenses to multifocal, extended depth of focus, and light adjustable alternatives.

    19 min
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Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

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  • Channel
    The Scope
  • Creator
    The Scope Radio, University of Utah Health
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.7K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 University of Utah Health
  • Show Website
    The Scope

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