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Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

  1. 1D AGO

    What Is a Migraine? How to Tell It Apart from a Headache

    A migraine isn't just a bad headache, and you don't 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.

    18 min

  2. 1D AGO

    What Parents Should Know About Measles

    Measles is less common than it used to be, but it hasn't gone away. Cindy Gellner, MD, a pediatrician at University of Utah Health, explains what measles looks like, why it's more serious than parents might expect, and why two doses of the MMR vaccine remain your child's best protection.

    4 min

  3. APR 14

    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. 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

  4. MAR 30

    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

  5. MAR 13

    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

  6. MAR 10

    What It Means to Be a Glaucoma Suspect and What Happens Next

    Being called a glaucoma suspect can feel like a half-diagnosis—enough to worry, but not enough to know what to do. Rachel Simpson, MD, ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, explains what the label actually means, how doctors weigh risk factors like optic nerve appearance, eye pressure, and family history to determine low versus high risk, and when monitoring turns into treatment.

    13 min

  7. FEB 26

    How Rehab Helps Patients Wake Up After Severe Brain Injury

    Rehabilitation after a severe brain injury is not just about survival—it is about creating the best chance for meaningful recovery. Derrick Allred, MD, from Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, describes how a disorders of consciousness program differs from typical inpatient rehabilitation and why patients who cannot yet participate in three hours of therapy a day still benefit from specialized care. Learn how teams identify small but important signs of progress, how medications and environmental strategies may support emerging consciousness, and why families and referring providers should reach out even when they are unsure if a patient qualifies.

    16 min

  8. JAN 30

    Seven Questions for a Dermatologist

    When should you see a dermatologist? What does “pay attention to your skin” really mean? And which warning signs should not wait? Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist at University of Utah Health, answers common questions about dermatology. Learn simple, effective acne treatments, how moisturizers support your skin barrier, and why sun protection is the best daily habit for long-term skin health.

    3 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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