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La diabetes gestacional es un tipo de diabetes que puede desarrollarse durante el embarazo en mujeres que no sufrían de diabetes anteriormente. Según los CDC, cada año, del 2% al 10% de los embarazos en los Estados Unidos se ven afectados por la diabetes gestacional. Escuche a Rosa Rojo, Especialista Certificada en el Cuidado y Educación de la Diabetes de BayCare hablar sobre la importancia del co...

The ACL is a ligament in the knee that helps stabilize the joint. Unfortunately, ACL tears are common and they affect your stability and mobility. Listen to Dr. Peter Howard, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon discuss recent innovations and techniques for treating ACL tears.

Dr. Peter Howard, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with BayCare discusses the benefits and qualifications for a cartilage replacement surgery.

Technology is always developing and changing to satisfy what we need in society and the same can be applied to health care. Listen to Craig Anderson, the Director of Innovation at BayCare discusses the future of technology in health care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that causes breathing-related issue and roughly 16 million Americans suffer from it. Living with it is difficult, but not impossible. Listen as Dr. Michael Alvarez, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine at BayCare, discusses tips on how to live with COPD.

Each year over 300,000 people 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures, according to the CDC. Listen to Dr. Anthony Florschutz, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discuss different types and treatments of hip fractures and various tips to help prevent a hip fracture.

Listen as Dr. Jay Amin, a cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart conditions, discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments of heart failure.

Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths. Early diagnosis is key in trying to prevent or possibly cure it. Dr. Jonathan Waxman, a board-certified general and thoracic surgeon discusses lung cancer, lung cancer screening, and the benefits of low-dose CT scans.

Cada 40 segundos en los EE. UU. alguien tiene un derrame cerebral, según las CDC. Las posibilidades de sobrevivencia son mayores cuando el tratamiento de emergencia empieza rápidamente. Escuche mientras el Dr. Juan Gallego nos guía a través de las señales y síntomas para que pueda actuar de prisa si está teniendo un derrame cerebral.

During aging, as our bodies change, so does how we should go about staying in good health. Listen to Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare discuss staying healthy after 65.

Interested in weight loss surgery but unsure on what to expect after? Listen as Cindy Campione, a patient access representative at the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and a former patient of weight loss surgery discusses recovery time, nutrition and diet, support after surgery and more.

When it comes to weight loss surgery, there are more options than ever to consider. Listen as Dr. Kevin Huguet, Medical Director at the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital discusses the different types of weight loss surgery available, so you can make a better-informed decision.

If you're considering weight loss surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Dr. Kevin Huguet, medical director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and Gretchen Miller, bariatric program manager at St. Anthony's Hospital discuss how to know if weight loss surgery is right for you, common myths about surgery, recovery expectations and more.

With so many pain relief medications available, which types are best for you? Listen to a discussion about knowing the difference between your pain relievers with Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare.

Are you a multitasker? Do you handle all of your tasks efficiently and in a timely manner or do you sometimes find it difficult to get everything done on your list? Listen as Tracy Daniels, a Behavioral Health Educator and Master Level Practitioner, discusses time management and how we manage our time.

Tracy Daniels, a behavioral health psychologist and master level practitioner discusses what empathy is, why it's important and how to practice being empathetic.

Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems. Listen as Dr. Joshua Rovin, a cardiovascular surgeon and director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital, discusses the main symptoms, causes and progression of aortic stenosis.

Everyone experiences stressful life events occasionally, but when several events occur within a relatively short period of time, that stress could be building up and causing more serious issues for your overall health. Tracy Daniels, a behavioral health educator, and master level practitioner, discusses what cumulative stress is, the pathways that it takes and how to manage it.

Wondering if it's time for a joint replacement procedure? Listen as Dr. Aaron Koslin, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare discusses when a joint replacement is needed and what's involved in the process.

Inflammation is linked to various diseases and disorders and many of us have chronic inflammation from the foods we eat. Listen as Anjie Giuffrida, a registered dietitian nutritionist with BayCare, discusses foods that help fight inflammation and how to focus on what we eat to nourish our bodies and promote optimal health and wellness.

Gallbladder disease refers to any condition that affects the health of your gallbladder (a pear-shaped organ beneath the liver) and can be rather complex. Listen as Dr. Priscilla Thomas discusses what benign (non-cancerous) gallbladder disease is, causes, symptoms and treatment options available.

The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) define transitions of care as the movement of a patient from one setting of care to another. Listen as Dr. Mary Lomberk, a transitions of care clinical pharmacist with BayCare, discusses what transitions of care means, useful questions to ask your doctor before you leave the hospital, who helps you with these changes and more.

Many people are uncomfortable with the unknown, specifically when that unknown is a health screening or medical procedure. There are options when it comes to colon cancer screening and the best screening test is the one that gets done. Listen as Dr. Brian Matier discusses one of the more common screenings, a colonoscopy. Learn what you need to know about a colonoscopy and the details surrounding t...

Depression affects millions of people, disrupting day-to-day to life. But some people who appear highly productive outwardly often suffer in silence and alone. Dr. Ed Jackson, Regional Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry for BayCare Behavioral Health, helps explain the condition, signs and symptoms.

Dr. Sachin Vaikunth leads a discussion on ulcers, including possible causes and preventative measures, as well as treatment options.