Geneticist Gabrielle Kardon, Ph.D., never thought that she would be explaining her research to patient advocacy groups, but that鈥檚 where her science led her and she has not shied away...
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Health care policy affects the way future physicians practice medicine, so as a med student you might be interested in getting involved. But where do you start? In this podcast...
A young vibrant woman in the prime of her life, Amy Steinbrech suffered a stroke. Unable to walk, talk or even move her limbs, Amy鈥檚 remarkable recovery is testament to...
Amyloidosis can affect so many different organs and affects everybody in a different way. Because of this, you really need to go to a clinic that specializes in amyloidosis and...
There are a lot of misconceptions about midwives and their role in childbirth and postnatal care. Debra Penney is a certified nurse and midwife. She clears the air about the...
The UCLA PEERS Clinic (The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is an innovative, evidence-based program to teach teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders how...
Dr. Jose Nativi is a cardiologist and director of the amyloidosis program at 麻豆学生精品版 Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He explains what amyloidosis is and why it鈥檚...
By the time the 39th week of your pregnancy rolls around, you are probably getting pretty uncomfortable and ready to hold your baby. Is being induced a safe option? Dr...
The U.S. is a sleep-deprived nation; most people aren鈥檛 getting enough sleep every night. You may have heard that using your phone before bed affects the quality of sleep you...
When should you start taking your child to the dentist? And when should you start brushing your baby鈥檚 teeth? When can they do it on their own? Some parents have...
Dr. Jacob Kean of Indiana University talks about the key parts of an intervention and its implementation. He discusses his work on fidelity measures and using practice-based evidence approaches in...
If you鈥檙e considering specializing in infectious disease, Dr. Andy Pavia has advice for you. He is chief of the pediatric infectious disease unit at the University of Utah and he鈥檒l...
When scientists uncovered a genetic defect that was causing colon cancer in a large family, they were faced with the decision of what to do next. The researchers and family...
When Kimberly Myers, PhD, was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of her first thoughts was to see a photographer. In this podcast, she talks about her treatment, breast reconstruction and...
Children with autism spectrum disorder are hospitalized more often than other children. Dr. Paul Carbone and his team of researchers and physicians from University of Utah took an in-depth look...
If you鈥檙e hesitant to check the organ donor box on your driver鈥檚 license because you鈥檙e unsure of the process, we鈥檙e here to clear it up. Dr. Jill Sweney talks about...
There鈥檚 one thing out there that can act as a better medicine than many of the drugs we have. It contributes to a high level of overall health and can...
Utah has some of the best health outcomes in the nation, but some of the lowest costs. Dr. Robin Marcus, chief wellness officer of 麻豆学生精品版 Care, talks...
Can children suffer from heart attacks? What does severe chest pain in kids mean? Dr. Collin Cowley is a pediatrician and cardiologist. He talks with Dr. Tom Miller about what...
Even when you鈥檙e feeling your best, it can be difficult to get motivated to exercise, but it鈥檚 much more difficult when you feel fatigued and depressed because of cancer. But...
Complementary and alternative medicines are all over lately: herbal supplements, massage, essential oils, and more. You might love how some of these therapies make you feel, but are they safe...