The Word on Medicine

Everyone listening either has high blood pressure or knows someone who is taking some sort of medication for elevated blood pressure. Did you know that there are some correctable causes of high blood pressure? The Word on Medicine will explore the causes and treatments of high blood pressure (also referred to as hypertension) with experts in the field from the Medical College of Wisconsin. We will...

Medical experts and a patient discuss surgical options and recovery from breast reconstruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical experts and a patient discuss the symptoms and treatment of esophageal cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical experts and a patient discuss the impact of venous disease and varicose veins on quality of life and options for treatment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus - - so many misconceptions and so much that is poorly understood. The Word on Medicine will change that with this enlightening program which covers everything from how this virus is transmitted, to how common it is in Wisconsin (and this country), including the many advances in diagnosis and treatment. Did you realize that HIV can be detected with a simple blood t...

Medical experts discuss the impact of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure in pregnancy and a patient discusses her personal experience with a high risk pregnancy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A patient shares her story of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer while she was pregnant, and her medical team discusses the complexity of her care See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, how do health care disparities effect members of our community, how do we address implicit biases which may impede the delivery of comprehensive and compassionate health care – for answers to these and other very important questions listen to this amazing edition of The Word on Medicine. The Inclusion Health Clinic is Wisconsin...

Virtually everyone has a friend or relative who has an elevated blood sugar or is under treatment for diabetes. The Word on Medicine, in its 48th program, explores the causes, the diagnosis and the treatment of diabetes in adults and children. Hear from the experts, some of whom have diabetes themselves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health psychologists and a patient discuss the importance of mental health and psychology in patients undergoing surgery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patients share their secret sauce for getting through difficult medical treatments. The importance of family, friends and the mind-body relationship – how to stay positive despite side effects from life-saving treatments. You will be inspired by the courage and resilience of the amazing patients who share their personal stories in this special edition of “The Word on Medicine”. See omnystudio.com/...

An amazing look behind the “Red Lines” (which mark the entrance to every operating room) – how things are organized and all involved in making your operation the safest and most successful that is possible anywhere in the world. Experts from MCW provide a unique look into everything and everyone who is involved in making the operating room a success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Medical experts and patients discuss Sports Medicine for everyone from recreational to professional athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Anesthetists - how they are trained, who they work with and why they are so critical to ensuring that you receive the best care exactly when you need it most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical experts and patients discuss the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of uterine fibroids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physicians and nurses discuss the everyday triumphs and challenges in the Emergency Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux disease and how is it treated? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical experts provide your guide to keeping your skin healthy and why sun screen is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This program represents a rare opportunity to talk with a truly gifted film maker – Milwaukee’s own Chip Duncan. Duncan Entertainment has created an amazing view into the life and education of medical students in the creation of the documentary film entitled The First Patient. Listen to Chip along with medical students, residents and MCW faculty surgeons discuss how doctors and surgeons are traine...

This program provides a unique insight into how surgeons are trained. Everything from medical school to the famous M & M conference – a description of the trauma bay and the OR – the truth behind surgical training and so very different from the imaginary acts seen on TV! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The importance of organ donation in heart transplant, from a medical and patient perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How big a problem is this in Milwaukee and what are we doing about it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you wanted to know about clinical trials and why they are so important See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical experts and a patient discuss the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of rectal cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion with medical experts and patients on the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of infertility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.