GW Hospital HealthCast

Colon cancer ranks as the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among patients. Over the years, colonoscopies have reduced the overall incidence of colon cancer and rectal cancer. In this episode, Dr. Khalili discusses trends, screening guidelines, preventative measures, and treatments for colorectal cancers.

Epilepsy surgery should be considered in individuals whose seizures do not respond to anti-seizure medications. This podcast provides an about the latest advancements in epilepsy surgery, which include special procedures to detect electrical activity of the brain to find where seizures start. It also discusses using lasers to stop seizures.

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths for both men and women.If you are at high risk for developing lung cancer, lung cancer screening at The George Washington University Hospital offers low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scans that can help doctors detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.. Listen as Dr. Sora Ely discusses why it is so important to get screened and who is eligible for the screeningLearn More About Lung Cancer Screening at The George Washington University Hospital 

Dr. Kat Ogle discusses Point-of-Care ultrasounds and its importance and the benefits in prenatal and emergency care.

Dr. Juliet Lee covers what to expect with minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Dr. Lee discusses COVID-19 and the impact on medical students.

Dr. Ravick discusses non-surgical treatment for bunions.

Dr. Michael Stempel shares prevention tips and treatment options for foot wounds in diabetic patients.

Dr. Charelle Carter-Brooks discusses pelvic floor disorders and urogynecology.

Dr. Olding discusses the latest advancements in facelift surgery.

Dr. Julie Rosner and Dr. Zung Le discuss sports-related foot and ankle injuries and treatment options for common painful conditions.

Dr. Ilana DeLuca shares tips for protecting yourself from UV rays.

Dr. Michael G. Knight, Patient Safety Officer at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, discusses obesity and its harmful affects.

Dr. Andrew Meltzer discusses new technology and devices for emergency care.

Dr. Yuan James Rao discusses brachytherapy and what to expect from this type of cancer treatment.

Dr. Sharad Goyal, Chief of the GW Radiation Oncology division at the GW Cancer Center, discusses advances in radiosurgery.

Dr. Arnold Ravick and Dr. Sheldon Laps discuss plantar fasciitis, custom foot orthotics and foot care for athletes.

Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.

Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.

Urologist Patrick Mufarrij, MD discusses the symptoms of kidney stones and how to prevent them from occurring.

Assistant Professor of Urology Dr. Michael Whalen discusses prostate cancer, specifically hereditary prostate cancer, and dietary changes to lower one's risk of developing this type of cancer.

Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers with melanoma being the cause of the majority of skin cancer deaths. The incidence of melanoma continues to increase and it has become one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, especially among young adult women ages 20-39. This year, an estimated 73,000 melanomas will be diagnosed in the U.S. In this panel interview, Dr. Goodman and Dr. Patel discuss prevention, treatment options, and if there's a way to beat skin cancer.

Dr. Hope Jackson discusses the evolution of weight-loss surgery and how qualifying patients can use surgery to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Lynt B. Johnson discusses liver cancer, its causes, and treatment options for those afflicted with the disease.

Dr. Gage Parr tells listeners everything they need to know about anesthesia and heart surgery.

Trauma Services Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Helaina Roisman, and Dr. Christina Prather discuss how to avoid falls and injuries in old age.

Dr. Mardi Gomberg-Maitland discusses pulmonary hypertension and the GW Pulmonary Hypertension Program.

Dr. Rachel Brem discusses recent innovations and improvements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer.

Dr. Rachel Brem discusses how a mammography can save a life and how the technology has evolved.

Dr. William Borden tells listeners how to control their cholesterol to prevent heart disease.

Dr. Christina Prather discusses the importance of community dementia care.

Dr. Scott Cohen discusses how patients can manage glomerulonephritis, a group of kidney diseases.

Dr. Gobindveer Sahi discusses how to manage concussions due to sports injuries.

Dr. Mikhail Kogan breaks down what the terms integrative, holistic and functional medicine mean.

Listen as Dr. Mikhail Kogan discusses the benefits of prescribing medical cannabis.

Dr. Keith Mortman updates listeners on everything they should know about lung cancer treatment and research.

Dr. Keith Mortman brings awareness to a lesser known and talked about disease, esophageal cancer.

Ashkan Monfared, Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and Director of Otology and Neurotology at The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates discuss acoustic neuroma and the recent advances in treatment and detection.

Dr. Long discusses HPV vaccination, the importance of Pap smear/HPV screenings and treatment options for cervical dysplasia.

Headaches are extremely common and can occur in one or several regions of your head. Amanda Tinsley, MD discusses the causes, different types, and treatments of headaches.

John Rothrock, MD discusses the difference between a headache and a migraine, as well as treatment options.

Orthopedic surgeon, Teresa Doerre, MD tells listeners how to prevent and treat common injuries suffered by non-professional athletes.

Dr. Jerry Chao sheds light on gender affirmation and facial feminization surgery for transgender patients.

Dr. Mortman discusses COVID-19.

Lynt Johnson, MD, discusses the prevalence of pancreatic cancer in Western nations as opposed to Eastern countries, specifically the 30,000 diagnoses that arise each year in the United States. While no known risk factor has been identified, unsubstantiated reports suggest an association to poor dietary choices. Dr. Johnson also reviews early- and late-stage symptoms (unexpected weight loss, poor appetite, jaundice, changes in urine and stool coloring, and pain, respectively), survival rates, traditional treatment options based on severity, and a new, innovative surgical procedure with which The George Washington University Hospital has seen success.

Keith Melancon, MD, discusses new technologies designed to address the problematic limited pool of kidney donors in African American and Hispanic populations. Dr. Melancon explains the reasons behind donor/recipient obstacles, the importance of increasing options for minority recipients, the protocols used to reduce transplant rejection (plasma exchange, specific medications), and the success The George Washington University Hospital has seen in utilizing these technologies.

Punam Thakkar, MD, discusses the rising prevalence of oropharyngeal cancer related to HPV (human papillomavirus), including the growing incidence in younger, healthier populations. Dr. Thakkar also explains the warning signs and symptoms of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, testing and diagnosis processes, treatment options that now feature the benefit of proven, robotic surgical procedures, and finally the prognosis of HPV-related cancer patients.

Khashayar Vaziri, MD, discusses the two types of weight-loss surgery offered by GW Hospital (laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy). Both procedures are minimally invasive and allow patients a quick and less painful recovery than past surgical techniques.Dr. Vaziri also explains the pre- and post-operative protocols, chronic health conditions that can be alleviated by undergoing the procedure (diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, reflux, arthritis), and which individuals are ideal candidates for bariatric surgery.

Dimitri Sigounas, MD, discusses the new technologies surrounding stroke recognition and treatment, including the future development of portable devices that could assess stroke type and severity before the patient even arrives at the hospital.Dr. Sigounas also explains the two different types of strokes (hemorrhagic and ischemic), stroke symptoms, and why it's crucial for stroke victims to seek care immediately in order to avoid brain cell death and reduced quality of life.

Ashkan Monfared, MD, discusses the advancements of cochlear implants for restoring hearing in patients who have lost the ability to hear naturally. Dr. Monfared explains which individuals are candidates for this surgery, the pre- and post-operative measures taken, and recovery considerations based on the wide spectrum of patients who are eligible for this treatment. He also shares information on the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants.