https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/ en-US Northwestern Medicine Northwestern Medicine Pod Talk—Discussing the latest in wide range of healthcare topics from renown Northwestern Medicine experts. episodic Northwestern Medicine info@doctorpodcasting.com FeedCreator 1.8.3 (joomRSS 1.1.8) false https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=44492-silent-and-possibly-deadly-atrial-fibrillation-and-stroke http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/44492-silent-and-possibly-deadly-atrial-fibrillation-and-stroke 44492 Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Dr. Rod Passman, a leading researcher into the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke, shares the latest research and treatment options and the best ways to get this condition under control to reduce the risk of stroke.]]> Dr. Rod Passman, a leading researcher into the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke, shares the latest research and treatment options and the best ways to get this condition under control to reduce the risk of stroke.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 44492 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=44093-high-cholesterol-is-it-my-lifestyle-or-my-genes http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/44093-high-cholesterol-is-it-my-lifestyle-or-my-genes 44093 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Robert Nierzwicki, MD, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals, discusses the lifestyle and genetic factors that impact cholesterol and other fats in the blood, as well as how genetic testing can impact treatment.]]> High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Robert Nierzwicki, MD, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals, discusses the lifestyle and genetic factors that impact cholesterol and other fats in the blood, as well as how genetic testing can impact treatment.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 44093 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=39984-inappropriate-laughing-or-crying-a-lesser-known-side-effect-of-stroke http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/39984-inappropriate-laughing-or-crying-a-lesser-known-side-effect-of-stroke 39984 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Dr. Benjamin Nager explains what the pseudobulbar affect is, how common it is, how it affects a patient and their family, and treatment options available.]]> Dr. Benjamin Nager explains what the pseudobulbar affect is, how common it is, how it affects a patient and their family, and treatment options available.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 39984 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=39966-latest-advances-in-stroke-care http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/39966-latest-advances-in-stroke-care 39966 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Dr. Ilana Ruff Treiber discusses the F.A.S.T warning signs of a stroke, the importance of receiving treatment after suffering a stroke and the different treatment options available.]]> Dr. Ilana Ruff Treiber discusses the F.A.S.T warning signs of a stroke, the importance of receiving treatment after suffering a stroke and the different treatment options available.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 39966 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=39668-stroke-rehabilitation-regaining-independence-and-improving-quality-of-life-after-a-stroke http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/39668-stroke-rehabilitation-regaining-independence-and-improving-quality-of-life-after-a-stroke 39668 Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Dr. Sara Padalik shares when stroke rehabilitation will begin, the types of treatments offered, if a patient will fully recover, and some of the challenges a stroke patient may face.]]> Dr. Sara Padalik shares when stroke rehabilitation will begin, the types of treatments offered, if a patient will fully recover, and some of the challenges a stroke patient may face.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 39668 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=39264-what-every-woman-needs-to-know-about-gestational-diabetes http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/39264-what-every-woman-needs-to-know-about-gestational-diabetes 39264 Fri, 03 May 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Gestational diabetes is on the rise with pregnant women and a balanced diet and exercise are not the only way to ward off the condition. Hear from two leading experts, Dr. Szmuilowicz, and Dr. Metzger in gestational diabetes about how you can lower your risk and keep you and your baby healthy.]]> Gestational diabetes is on the rise with pregnant women and a balanced diet and exercise are not the only way to ward off the condition. Hear from two leading experts, Dr. Szmuilowicz, and Dr. Metzger in gestational diabetes about how you can lower your risk and keep you and your baby healthy.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 39264 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38758-knee-pain-diagnosing-and-treating-cartilage-damage http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38758-knee-pain-diagnosing-and-treating-cartilage-damage 38758 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Dr. Brian Chielli discusses the symptoms of cartilage damage in the knee, and the many non-operative treatments options available to restore function and reduce pain.]]> Dr. Brian Chielli discusses the symptoms of cartilage damage in the knee, and the many non-operative treatments options available to restore function and reduce pain.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38758 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=39631-stroke-reduce-risk-and-spot-symptoms-quickly http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/39631-stroke-reduce-risk-and-spot-symptoms-quickly 39631 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and leading cause of disability in the United States. Stroke Education Coordinator Ryan Keiler shares warning signs of a stroke, prevention tips, and risk factors.]]> Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and leading cause of disability in the United States. Stroke Education Coordinator Ryan Keiler shares warning signs of a stroke, prevention tips, and risk factors.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 39631 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38579-managing-pain-alternatives-to-opioids http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38579-managing-pain-alternatives-to-opioids 38579 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. For people who have an opioid addiction, their problem may have started with a prescription. Can acute and chronic pain be treated without an opioid?

Dr. Victor Foorsov discusses alternative pain treatment options to opioids.]]> Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. For people who have an opioid addiction, their problem may have started with a prescription. Can acute and chronic pain be treated without an opioid?

Dr. Victor Foorsov discusses alternative pain treatment options to opioids.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38579 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38399-genetic-testing-for-huntington-s-disease http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38399-genetic-testing-for-huntington-s-disease 38399 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that’s caused by a mutation in a gene. If a parent is diagnosed, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene and developing HD.

Danny Bega, MD, MSCI discusses Huntington's disease and how to genetically test for this disease.]]> Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that’s caused by a mutation in a gene. If a parent is diagnosed, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene and developing HD.

Danny Bega, MD, MSCI discusses Huntington's disease and how to genetically test for this disease.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38399 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38381-when-is-deep-brain-stimulation-the-right-treatment-option-for-me http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38381-when-is-deep-brain-stimulation-the-right-treatment-option-for-me 38381 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease who have not seen positive effects from medication. While this device implanted in the brain is not for everyone, it may be a lifesaver for those living with essential tremors.

Dr. Cindy Zadikoff, discusses deep brain stimulation as a treatment option to help restore a better quality of life.]]> Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment option for patients with Parkinson's disease who have not seen positive effects from medication. While this device implanted in the brain is not for everyone, it may be a lifesaver for those living with essential tremors.

Dr. Cindy Zadikoff, discusses deep brain stimulation as a treatment option to help restore a better quality of life.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38381 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38204-is-my-medication-or-health-condition-causing-my-weight-gain http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38204-is-my-medication-or-health-condition-causing-my-weight-gain 38204 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Elizabeth Lowden, MD discusses the medications and health conditions that can impact weight gain and the new Northwestern Medicine Metabolic Health and Surgical Weight Loss Program.]]> Elizabeth Lowden, MD discusses the medications and health conditions that can impact weight gain and the new Northwestern Medicine Metabolic Health and Surgical Weight Loss Program.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38204 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38152-understanding-multiple-sclerosis http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38152-understanding-multiple-sclerosis 38152 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Each person can be affected differently by the disease, with different symptoms that depend on which areas of the nervous system are affected.

Dr. Carolyn Bevan discusses how The Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Program offers cutting-edge and compassionate care for patients with MS.]]> Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Each person can be affected differently by the disease, with different symptoms that depend on which areas of the nervous system are affected.

Dr. Carolyn Bevan discusses how The Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Program offers cutting-edge and compassionate care for patients with MS.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38152 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38103-end-of-life-care-for-patients-with-glioblastoma http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38103-end-of-life-care-for-patients-with-glioblastoma 38103 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0500 If and when the time comes to focus on comfort care closer to the end of life for a loved one, it might be time to consider hospice care.

Priya Kumthekar, MD, neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Memorial, discusses end of life care for patients with Glioblastoma and how we will work with you and your loved ones to ensure as safe and comfortable a transition as possible.]]> If and when the time comes to focus on comfort care closer to the end of life for a loved one, it might be time to consider hospice care.

Priya Kumthekar, MD, neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Memorial, discusses end of life care for patients with Glioblastoma and how we will work with you and your loved ones to ensure as safe and comfortable a transition as possible.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38103 https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-podcasts/?segitem=38656-cutting-the-cell-phone-cord-tips-for-setting-mobile-technology-boundaries-for-children http://radiomd.com/nmhcon/item/38656-cutting-the-cell-phone-cord-tips-for-setting-mobile-technology-boundaries-for-children 38656 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Whether it’s a television, computer, smartphone or tablet, do you ever feel like your child is always staring at a screen?

Ryan Thill, LPC shares how to set screen time rules, and why you need to enforce them in your teens and young children.]]> Whether it’s a television, computer, smartphone or tablet, do you ever feel like your child is always staring at a screen?

Ryan Thill, LPC shares how to set screen time rules, and why you need to enforce them in your teens and young children.]]> Northwestern Medicine - Consumer 38656