GW Hospital HealthCast

Colon cancer ranks as the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among patients. Over the years, colonoscopies have reduced the overall incidence of colon cancer and rectal cancer. In this episode, Dr. Khalili discusses trends, screening guidelines, preventative measures, and treatments for colorectal cancers.

Epilepsy surgery should be considered in individuals whose seizures do not respond to anti-seizure medications. This podcast provides an about the latest advancements in epilepsy surgery, which include special procedures to detect electrical activity of the brain to find where seizures start. It also discusses using lasers to stop seizures.

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths for both men and women. If you are at high risk for developing lung cancer, lung cancer screening at The George Washington University Hospital offers low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scans that can help doctors detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.. Listen as Dr. Sora Ely discusses why it is so important...

Dr. Kat Ogle discusses Point-of-Care ultrasounds and its importance and the benefits in prenatal and emergency care.

Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.

Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.

Dr. Michael Stempel shares prevention tips and treatment options for foot wounds in diabetic patients.

Dr. Charelle Carter-Brooks discusses pelvic floor disorders and urogynecology.

Dr. Olding discusses the latest advancements in facelift surgery.

Dr. Julie Rosner and Dr. Zung Le discuss sports-related foot and ankle injuries and treatment options for common painful conditions.

Dr. Ilana DeLuca shares tips for protecting yourself from UV rays.

Dr. Michael G. Knight, Patient Safety Officer at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, discusses obesity and its harmful affects.

Dr. Andrew Meltzer discusses new technology and devices for emergency care.

Dr. Yuan James Rao discusses brachytherapy and what to expect from this type of cancer treatment.

Dr. Sharad Goyal, Chief of the GW Radiation Oncology division at the GW Cancer Center, discusses advances in radiosurgery.

Dr. Arnold Ravick and Dr. Sheldon Laps discuss plantar fasciitis, custom foot orthotics and foot care for athletes.

Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.

Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.

Urologist Patrick Mufarrij, MD discusses the symptoms of kidney stones and how to prevent them from occurring.

Assistant Professor of Urology Dr. Michael Whalen discusses prostate cancer, specifically hereditary prostate cancer, and dietary changes to lower one's risk of developing this type of cancer.

Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers with melanoma being the cause of the majority of skin cancer deaths. The incidence of melanoma continues to increase and it has become one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, especially among young adult women ages 20-39. This year, an estimated 73,000 melanomas will be diagnosed in the U.S. In this panel interview, D...

Dr. Hope Jackson discusses the evolution of weight-loss surgery and how qualifying patients can use surgery to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Lynt B. Johnson discusses liver cancer, its causes, and treatment options for those afflicted with the disease.

Dr. Gage Parr tells listeners everything they need to know about anesthesia and heart surgery.