UAMS Health Talk

UAMS is the only hospital in Arkansas to offer this innovative treatment for uterine fibroid.

Dr. Filip is Medical Director of the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center (also known as the Arkansas Poison Control or Arkansas Poison Center). The Poison Center is based out of UAMS and operates 24/7/365 providing free advice on poisonings and drug exposures to Arkansas residents and healthcare facilities. Dr. Filip also works in the Emergency Department at UAMS where he consults on acute...

Breast health is incredibly important to us at UAMS and the MammoVan is out regularly traveling the state offering quick and efficient screening mammogram services on the go! Heather Kindy discusses the UAMS Mobile MammoVan and what it has to offer to the UAMS community and beyond.

Dr. Dinesh Edem discusses the Medical Weight Management program at UAMS, the differences between weight management and weight loss, what can make weight management difficult for patients, and more.

Aphasia is a disorder that affects how we communicate. Dr. Dana Moser discusses aphasia, how it's diagnosed, common causes of it, and possible treatment options that may be able to help.

Depression remains a major problem in our society but now there is a new outpatient treatment for it called Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, therapy. Dr. Lou Ann Eads discusses TMS therapy and how it can help improve depression.

Many people prioritize their health, especially during a pregnancy. However, when a new baby is developing, the last thing any parent wants to do is to become sick for fear of passing that risk along to their newborn. Dr. Nirvana Manning de-mystifies those risks and explores what you need to know about what getting the COVID-19 vaccine means when you're pregnant.

Many of us have trouble focusing throughout the day & we can often become often preoccupied with our own thoughts rather than staying in the present but practicing mindfulness can help. Dr. Puru Thapa discusses mindfulness and the many benefits that the UAMS Mindfulness Program has to offer.

You may be wondering why your doctor is looking to screen for lung cancer when you don't have any symptoms but waiting for symptoms to appear could mean waiting until the cancer has already spread. Dr. Matthew Steliga and Patricia Franklin discuss the importance of lung cancer screenings and early cancer detection.

There are so many stresses in our lives today and sometimes, we need professional help to get through it all. Dr. Teresa Hudson discusses the AR Connect program at UAMS and how it can help you.

The reasons why some people recover quickly from COVID while others are still mirroring symptoms are still unclear. Dr. John Arthur talks about what it really means to have long haul COVID and what some of those persistent symptoms are.

Deciding how to treat your cancer can be a daunting and difficult task. Dr. Mollie Meek discusses the options for cancer treatments at UAMS.

When it comes to stroke recovery, sometimes surgery is needed. Neurologist Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy Onteddu discusses the surgical options that are available for stroke patients.

Dr. Ahmed Sallam talks about ocular inflammation.

Heart attacks are, unfortunately, quite common in the United States. In fact, a heart attack happens every 40 seconds here. Dr. John Mounsey explores what exactly happens in your body when you're having a heart attack.

Dr. Robert Hopkins offers tips to help keep children safe in school.

Many people are finding themselves mentally exhausted with the current surge in cases and hospitals at capacity. Therapist Isis Pettway has tips on how to stay grounded in the midst of chaos.

Numerous variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being tracked during this pandemic, Dr. Keyur Vyas talks about the nature of viruses and how to protect yourself against them.

In this episode, Nirvana Manning, M.D (Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAMS) talks about the benefits of long-term birth control for women.

Erika Petersen, M.D. discusses her clinical trial on the use of spinal cord stimulation for patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. The results were recently published in JAMA Neurology.

May is Brain Tumor Awareness month. But every day is about brain tumor awareness for Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph. D. She is the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at UAMS where they have established a brain tumor bank for research.

Living in a fast-paced society with numerous responsibilities can be overwhelming and could possibly lead to burnout. In today's episode, we talk to UAMS psychiatry professor Dr. Erick Messias.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In this episode, Reza Hakkak, Ph. D. talks about nutrition, obesity, gut bacteria, and how a poor diet can lead to heart disease, liver damage, and cancer.

Epilepsy affects about 3.4 million people in the United States. There are different kinds of epilepsy and a variety of treatment options. UAMS neurosurgeon Dr. Viktoras Palys is this episode's guest.

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. During this heart health month, Dr. D will discuss some of the most common ones, prevention, and when to see your doctor.