https://www.umms.org/podcastmd en-GB University of Maryland Medical System Welcome to the University of Maryland Medical System Physician Podcast Series. As an academic medical system, we bring innovation, discovery and research to the care we provide all while educating the state’s current and future physicians and health care professionals. episodic University of Maryland Medical System info@doctorpodcasting.com FeedCreator 1.8.3 (joomRSS 1.1.8) false https://www.umms.org/podcastmd?segitem=49561-treatment-options-for-lymphedema http://radiomd.com/ummspeer/item/49561-treatment-options-for-lymphedema 49561 Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Occasionally, cancer treatments have unwanted side effects. When it involves damage to or removal of parts of the lymphatic system and lymph fluid can’t drain from those areas, swelling, also called lymphedema, can occur. Not only is it uncomfortable for your patients, but it can also cause other complications such as poor sleep, weight gain, hair loss and limited mobility. In this podcast, Christine Hudacek, MPT, CLT, a physical therapist and lymphatic drainage expert at UM St. Joseph Medical Center, addresses what lymphedema is, which patients are most at risk, when and how to refer a patient to a lymphatic drainage specialist, and much more.]]> Occasionally, cancer treatments have unwanted side effects. When it involves damage to or removal of parts of the lymphatic system and lymph fluid can’t drain from those areas, swelling, also called lymphedema, can occur. Not only is it uncomfortable for your patients, but it can also cause other complications such as poor sleep, weight gain, hair loss and limited mobility. In this podcast, Christine Hudacek, MPT, CLT, a physical therapist and lymphatic drainage expert at UM St. Joseph Medical Center, addresses what lymphedema is, which patients are most at risk, when and how to refer a patient to a lymphatic drainage specialist, and much more.]]> University of Maryland Medical System - Peer 49561 https://www.umms.org/podcastmd?segitem=46780-improved-genetic-testing-for-pancreatic-cancer-patients http://radiomd.com/ummspeer/item/46780-improved-genetic-testing-for-pancreatic-cancer-patients 46780 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500 Research demonstrates the importance of genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients. This includes patients who were previously tested because there are new, more advanced tests available. Genetic experts Katharine Bisordi and Rachel Gore address the new guidelines and why your patients need this test.]]> Research demonstrates the importance of genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients. This includes patients who were previously tested because there are new, more advanced tests available. Genetic experts Katharine Bisordi and Rachel Gore address the new guidelines and why your patients need this test.]]> University of Maryland Medical System - Peer 46780