The Scope

The Scope

Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

  1. 22 mai

    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 mai

    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

  3. 7 mai

    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 avr.

    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 mars

    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 mars

    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 mars

    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 févr.

    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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Podcast series by The Scope, University of Utah Health.

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  • Chaîne
    The Scope
  • Création
    The Scope Radio, University of Utah Health
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2026
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    © 2026 University of Utah Health
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