Podcast Archives

Prostate Cancer

		Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer for men in the United States? It is important for men to know their risks and when they should be screened. This podcast – featuring prostate cancer expert Dr. Anthony D’Amico, Chief of Genitourinary Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Chief, Prostate Cancer Radiation Oncology Service at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center – will answer commonly asked questions. Listen to this Podcast (11:51, 10.8 MB)

Women and Sports Medicine

		Did you know that sports-related injuries are not the same for men and women and certain injuries occur more commonly in women? Also injuries of the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can happen at any time? This podcast – featuring Dr. Jennifer Baima, a physiatrist specializing in women and sports medicine within the Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – will answer commonly asked questions. Listen to this Podcast (6:55, 6.3 MB)

Memory Loss

		When people think of memory loss, they usually think of Alzheimer’s disease. However, memory loss can be a common symptom of many other medical issues including menopause, stress, fatigue, and depression. Memory loss can also occur with normal aging. This podcast featuring Dr. Aaron Nelson - Chief of Neuropsychology, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory – will answer commonly asked questions about memory loss, what is normal and when you should seek help. Listen to this Podcast (7:12, 3.3 MB)

Asthma

		Severe, difficult-to-treat asthma remains a serious medical problem even in the current age of effective asthma therapies. In this Asthma Grand Rounds presentation, Dr. Bruce Levy – member of Partners Asthma Center and of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division and Co-Director of the Medical Residency Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – discusses the lipid mediators called lipoxins and the role that they play in promoting resolution of inflammation. He shares the results of his research demonstrating a deficiency of lipoxins in severe asthma. Listen to this Podcast (52:14, 9.0 MB)

Hormone Therapy

		Navigating the challenges that come with menopause can seem overwhelming. This podcast – featuring Dr. Joann Manson, Chief of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a principal investigator of the Women's Health Initiative, and author of Hot Flashes, Hormones and Your Health – will answer commonly asked questions about hormone therapy, its associated risks, and factors to consider when making your own decision. Listen to this Podcast (07:34, 3.5 MB)

Cardiac Arrhythmias

		Arrhythmias are abnormal beats of the heart. Today, thanks to research and medical advances, we can effectively treat most arrhythmias. This podcast – featuring Dr. Laurence Epstein, Chief of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital – answers commonly asked questions about arrhythmias. Listen to this Podcast (06:17, 2.9 MB)

Osteoarthritis

		Osteoarthritis is an often painful and debilitating condition. The good news for patients is that new treatment options can reduce symptoms and improve quality-of-life. This podcast - featuring Dr. Elinor Mody, Director of the BWH Women's Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center - answers commonly asked questions about osteoarthritis. Listen to this Podcast (06:48, 3.2 MB)

Women and Cardiovascular Disease

		Leading a heart healthy lifestyle is important for women of every age - especially since cardiovascular disease is responsible for 52 percent of all deaths in American women. This podcast – featuring cardiologist Dr. Paula Johnson, Director of Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital – answers commonly asked questions about cardiovascular disease. Listen to this Podcast (06:01, 2.8 MB)

Infertility

		For couples having difficulties conceiving a child, there are many tests and tools physicians can use to identify and overcome reproductive barriers. This podcast – featuring fertility specialist Dr. Rachel Ashby of the BWH IVF Program – answers commonly asked questions about infertility. Listen to this Podcast (08:01, 3.7 MB)