Morning Medical Update

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Morning Medical Update

Medical experts from The University of Kansas Health System discuss current health events and advances in medicine.

  1. 12/17/2024

    Ulcerative Colitis

    More than a million Americans live with ulcerative colitis. A local woman advocated for herself and got a second opinion that changed her life.

    40 min

  2. 12/16/2024

    New Parkinson’s Treatment

    The FDA has approved a new treatment for Parkinson’s. It takes away the on and off time of medications by delivering it continuously through a pump.

    29 min

  3. 12/13/2024

    Morning Medical Update - Breast Cancer Patient Finds Support

    It’s always great to connect with old friends. In this case, the positive power of social media helped a breast cancer patient find specialized care.

    26 min

  4. 12/10/2024

    Nasal Spray For Depression

    For some people, depression can be treatment resistant. There’s another option for patients in the form of a nasal inhaler to help those patients. A local woman shares how Spravato has changed her outlook on life.

    31 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    Thyroid Cancer Second Opinion

    A second opinion can mean everything. And that was the case for a patient who found a lump in his throat. His doctor told him it was benign. A closer look with a University of Kanas Health System specialist revealed cancer.

    27 min

  6. 12/02/2024

    Second Opinion Offers Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

    An aggressive cancer needs an aggressive approach. For Tyson Bell, a second opinion revealed a new treatment option. The option that kept bell active and working, even during cancer treatment. Plus, the mom intervention that led to his second opinion.

    30 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    Living Liver Donor Saves Life of Man Across the Country

    Meet a man who had to fly hundreds of miles to donate part of his liver. And learn how and why you can become a living liver donor without making the same journey. Guests include Dr. Ryan Taylor, medical director, Liver Transplantation; Dr. Timothy Schmitt, director of transplantation; Dr. Sean Kumer, transplant surgeon and chief medical officer, Kansas City division; living liver donor Jeff Risinger, living donor recipient Jeff Hull, and his wife, Susan.

    30 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    Talking Politics Around the Holidays

    When Thanksgiving conversations heat up, it's time for a cool down! Psychologists share their best tips for keeping the peace and staying stress-free this holiday.

    35 min
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