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In this episode of Better Edge, Kevin C. Welch, MD, professor of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, delves into cutting-edge research and clinical developments within the field of rhinology for symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Dr. Welch provides a scholarly approach while bridging basic science with practical applications in patient
care to discuss topics ranging from diagnosis and treatment of chronic sinusitis to the Northwestern Medicine Sinus and Allergy Center’s innovative multidisciplinary approach to rhinologic patient care.

A recent study from the Bass Lab has revealed how transcription factors within individual cells influence the identity and function of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, according to findings published in Cell Metabolism.

In this episode of Better Edge, Amy E. Krambeck, MD, chief of Endourology and Stone Disease and a professor of Urology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses her experience performing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) procedures and the evolution of the procedure, including the influence of scope size.
Dr. Krambeck explains the results of a study she conducted to assess whether scope size impacts patient outcomes, surgical outcomes or surgical satisfaction. The study found no significant difference in complications or outcomes between larger and smaller scopes, however, patients treated with smaller scopes were more likely to be able to go home the same day with their catheter removed.

In this episode of Better Edge, a Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians, we are joined by Nirmala Gonsalves, MD, professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine. She delves into the world of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, discussing crucial aspects of diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Dr. Gonsalves shares her extensive experience and research in the field, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and highlighting the exciting advances and clinical trials in the area.

In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Douglas R. Johnston, MD, chief of Cardiac Surgery, and Jane E. Wilcox, MD, MSc, associate chief of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discuss recent developments and innovations within cardiology and cardiac surgery. They go into detail about the latest technology, minimally invasive operations and services offered at Northwestern Medicine to improve patient access, care and outcomes.

In this episode, Better Edge hosts a thought-provoking panel discussion with distinguished Lurie Cancer Center oncologists John Hayes, MD, Sheetal Kircher, MD, and renowned colorectal surgeon, Vitaliy Poylin, MD, on organ preservation approaches for rectal cancer. The conversation between these Northwestern Medicine experts delves into the evolution of treatment modalities, highlighting the shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more nuanced, patient-specific strategy. Their insights offer an insightful exploration of the balance between aggressive disease control and improved quality of life.