Bladder Buzz Podcast

Dr. Catherine Forster, a Pediatric Hospitalist and Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, interviews Dr. Alan Wolfe, Microbiologist at Loyola University in Chicago about his work on the urinary microbiome, or urobiome. They discuss what the urobiome is, what research has been done to date looking at the urobiome, and future directions for this area of research.     Articles discussed in the p...

Frecuentemente, aquellos hombres con Lesión Medular Espinal (LME) y disfunción sexual tienen un sinnúmero de preguntas al respecto y, sin embargo, encuentran poca información disponible para ellos y sus parejas.  En este episodio, con nuestro anfitrión habitual de Bladder Buzz en Español, el Dr. Isaac Hernández (fisiatra), acompañado por dos expertas, la Dra. Melina Longoni (fisiatra) y la Dra. Ya...

   La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejiga neurogénica”, ofrece retos diagnósticos y de tratamiento para el profesional de la salud.  Acompañe al Dr. Hans Pohl y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su manejo. Si usted trata a pa...

Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Wondering how you'll navigate travel with a spinal cord injury? There is a lot to consider when planning a trip. Join rehabilitation psychologist, Dr. Angela Kuemmel, and occupational therapist, Katie Powell, as they discuss accessible travel, including the logistics of airlines, finding accessible hotel accommodations, and visiting tourist destinations...

Sex after paralysis can be intimidating. Join Ms. Cody Unser and Dr. Mandy Rounds to discuss this sometimes taboo, but fun, topic. This honest and lighthearted podcast begins the conversation that you can continue with your partner or even yourself. Hear Cody share some things to expect, tips and tricks, ways to educate your partner, and how your body may respond during intimacy. 

Are you interested in how to become an advocate for people with spinal cord injuries? Or have you experienced a spinal cord injury and want to learn how to advocate for yourself? Join rehabilitation psychologist Dr. Angela Kuemmel and occupational therapist Katie Powell as they discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to advocate when challenges arise in the workplace and community. 

Weight management and fitness can be a struggle after paralysis. Join Dr. Mandy Rounds and her co-stars Cody Unser and Harsh Thakkar as they explore how their perspectives changed regarding fitness and weight management after their Injuries. Cody and Harsh share their different approaches, barriers they've encountered, helpful tools, and free programs that are currently available in the commu...

 Do you mourn your injury anniversary or celebrate it? It may vary every year, and that’s ok! Join psychologist Dr. Mana Ali Carter in a discussion with consumers Harsh Thakkar and Cody Unser about their injury anniversaries, how they have changed throughout the years and the raw emotions that the anniversary may bring up years after injury.

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejiga neurogénica”, puede afectar de manera significativa la función y calidad de vida del niño. Acompañe al Dr. Hans Pohl y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamiento. Si tú, algún fami...

Urinary symptoms are a common problem for people with neurogenic bladder. But, not all urinary symptoms are indicative of urinary tract infection (UTI), nor are UTI symptoms only symptoms that are related to your bladder. Should you self-manage at home or seek medical attention for treatment? Determining the best approach is a problem for both clinicians and people with neurogenic bladder. We addr...

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejia neurogénica”, puede ser de difícil manejo tanto para el paciente como el profesional de la salud.  Acompañe a la Dra. Yahir Santiago-Lastra y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamie...

After paralysis, having your regular women's health check-up is a necessary process that can feel daunting. There are many concerns that may have you worried such as whether the building is accessible, the knowledge of your health care provider, stigma, how your body will react to the exam, and more. Join Ms. Cody Unser and Dr. Mandy Rounds as they dive into this topic and address these &quot...

La disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior, más comúnmente conocida como “vejia neurogénica”, puede ser de difícil manejo. Acompañe a la Dra. Yahir Santiago-Lastra y al Dr. Isaac Hernández Jiménez (expertos en vejiga neurogénica y rehabilitación) en su conversación acerca de las complejidades de la vejiga neurogénica y su tratamiento. Si tu, algún familiar o algún amigo tienen pregunta...

             Do you, or someone you care for have neurogenic bladder and frequently experience urinary tract infections ("UTIs")? Join Drs. Catherine Forster and Christina Ho as they discuss the frequent and challenging problem of UTIs among people with neurogenic bladder, including when to treat and when not to treat. This can be a challenging and even confusing problem for both clinici...

Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, more commonly known as “neurogenic bladder”, can be a struggle for kids and their families to manage. Join Drs. Catherine Forster and Christina Ho (experts in pediatrics and neurogenic bladder) as they discuss the complexities of neurogenic bladder management in kids. If you are a child or a family member of a child with neurogenic bladder, this show is...

It can be challenging to return to dating and relationships after you have a catastrophic injury or illness. Join Ms. Chanelle Wimbish and Dr. Carter Denny as they discuss a path forward to return to dating and relationships. If you have a mobility impairment and use a wheelchair or other assistive device and you’re concerned about how others might view a romantic relationship with you, then come...

Are you feeling down, less energized, socially isolated or generally fatigued after 2020? Join us for this episode of Beyond the Bladder, where we discuss issues that you have suggested are relevant to our Bladder Buzz listeners. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Scriven discusses how to maintain mental health and wellness during this unique holiday season (and throughout the year) with Amy Saffell a...

Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, more commonly known as “neurogenic bladder”, can be a struggle for you and your patients to manage. Join Drs. Argy Stampas and Rose Khavari (experts in rehabilitation and neurogenic bladder) as they discuss the complexities of neurogenic bladder and its management. If you treat patients with this disorder, come listen to this (podcast) episode for an int...

Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, more commonly known as “neurogenic bladder”, can be a struggle to manage. Join Drs. Argy Stampas and Rose Khavari (experts in rehabilitation and neurogenic bladder) as they discuss the complexities of neurogenic bladder and its management. If you, a family member or a friend struggles to understand and manage neurogenic bladder, this (podcast) episode is...