Adolescent Reproductive Health Conditions and Fertility Preservation

Primary and secondary amenorrhea can have various underlying causes among adolescents, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS), thyroid disease, and atypical body weight. What types of behavior and lifestyle modifications should be the first steps for adolescent patients with irregular menstruation? Dr. Suleena Kalra, assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Penn Medicine, discusses ways to regulate periods among adolescent patients and protect their future fertility. How significant a role might stress play in amenorrhea among these patients? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: August 23, 2010

An Update on Common Esophageal Disorders

Millions of Americans have esophageal disorders, ranging in severity from gastroesophogeal reflux (or GERD) to eosinophilic esophagitis to esophageal cancer. A diet rich in acidic or fatty foods can be to blame, but there are a number of other factors that may contribute to the development of GI disorders. When can physicians rely on empirical use of proton pump inhibitors, and when is endoscopy warranted? Dr. Gary Falk, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology at Penn Medicine, discusses some of the reasons for the increasing incidence of esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus in the U.S. What latest developments can help physicians optimally manage patients with these GI disorders? Dr. Falk also discusses the role of motility in acid reflux, and reviews current medication options for the condition. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: August 16, 2010

New Trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Host Dr. Lee Freedman talks with Dr. Lawrence Levin, interim chair and associate professor of oral surgery and pharmacology, and chief of the division of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Penn Medicine, about oral and dental issues commonly seen in the physician's office. When should an oral surgeon get involved with patients suffering from sleep apnea? What do you need to know about dental implants and dentures. And what does milk have to do with treating dental injuries?

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: September 19, 2011

The Latest on Ocular Gene Therapy

Host Dr. Lee Freedman and Dr. Jean Bennett, the FM Kirby Professor of Epistemology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explore how the study of molecular genetics of inherited retinal degenerations can help develop treatments for congenital eye disorders, as well as adult-onset diseases and possibly disorders that affect the body outside the eye.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: December 5, 2011

Reducing the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer for Patients with HPV

Dr. Kelly Malloy, Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at Penn Medicine discusses Head and Neck Cancers with Dr. Lee Freedman, focusing on the role of HPV in the development of this disease. This includes a discussion of how to differentiate strains of HPV.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: May 31, 2011

Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Prevention

How do we proactively assess our patients' cardiovascular disease risk? Host Dr. Lee Freedman talks with Dr. Emil DeGoma, director of the Preventive Cardiovascular Program at Penn Medicine. Are traditional risk assessments enough? What else can we be doing for patients?

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: November 14, 2011

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Treatment Approaches to Intracranial Aneurysms

Dr. Michelle Smith, assistant professor of neurosurgery at Penn Medicine, discusses with host Dr. Lee Freedman her patients' fears about aneurysms. Dr. Smith talks about the studies she uses that typically show changes of the aneurysms over time in order to enable her to follow these aneurysms. They discuss aneurysm structure and the relationship to risk, along with new treatments for aneurysms.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired:October 17, 2011

New Surgical Approaches To Treating Colorectal Cancer

Globally, cancer of the colon and rectum is the third leading cause of cancer for males and the fourth leading cause for females. Penn Medicine surgeon Dr. Brian Kann discusses new surgical techniques employed to treat this disease with host Dr. Lee Freedman.

In addition to the newer single incision laparoscopy and robotic surgery techniques, Dr. Kann discusses how to asses which surgical technique is appropriate for your patient. Patterns of the disease and screening techniques are also discussed.

Source: ReachMD | Originally Aired: June 27, 2011