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Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

  1. HACE 6 H

    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, APRN, FNP-BC,, 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's setting in, and four concrete approaches to get back on track. Learn what resources are available through University of Utah Health and how to access them through your care team.

    14 min

  2. 7 MAY

    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

  3. 7 MAY

    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

  4. 14 ABR

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 10 MAR

    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

  8. 26 FEB

    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
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    The Scope
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    The Scope Radio, University of Utah Health
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2026
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