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Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine

Medical Breakthroughs features the newest medical advancements in the areas of oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and genetics featuring America’s leading physicians and medical researchers from Penn Medicine.

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The Future of Proton Therapy

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/08/10

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: James Metz, MD Proton therapy has existed for decades, but it's only recently begun to be clinically adopted. Rather than being a stand-alone treatment, this therapy is often best used in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy. Outside of oncology, what other conditions might proton therapy be used to treat? Join host Dr. Lee Freedman and his guest, Dr. James Metz, vice chair of the department of radiation oncology at Penn Medicine, to learn more

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The Role of Proton Therapy for Primary Bone Cancer...

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/07/28

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Michelle Alonso-Basanta, MD, PhD What are the limitations of conventional treatment for primary bone cancer and spinal metastasis? How can proton therapy be particularly beneficial for treating primary bone tumors, which are found more often in pediatric patients? And what role can proton therapy play for patients with spinal metastasis? Dr. Michelle Alonso-Basanta, the Helene Blum Assistant Professor in the department of radiation oncology at Penn

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Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/07/20

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Robert Lustig, MD What advantages are there to using proton therapy to treat brain tumors? Is proton therapy most effective when used alone or when it is integrated with conventional radiation therapy? What patients might benefit the most from proton therapy for treating their brain tumors? Dr. Robert Lustig, professor of clinical radiation oncology and director of clinical operations in the department of radiation oncology at Penn Medicine, describes

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Novel Approaches to Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/06/11

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: David Porter, MD The conventional bone marrow transplant procedure can have many side effects, and the traditional procedure can be especially risky for older patients or other patients with comorbidities. How are novel approaches of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation attempting to limit the toxicity and improve the safety of the procedure? Our guest, Dr. David Porter, professor of medicine and director of stem cell transplantation at Penn

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Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/06/05

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: David Metz, MD Although gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, or GEP-NETs, are relatively common, they are often indolent. However, GEP-NETs can metastasize in a small portion of the population, so physicians should be aware of symptoms and screening tools. The two most common types of GEP-NETs are categorized as carcinoids and pancreatic endocrine tumors. What distinguishes the two? Host Dr. Lee Freedman welcomes Dr. David Metz, professor of

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Awake Craniotomy and Mapping Techniques for Brain...

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/05/29

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Donald O'Rourke, MD Awake craniotomy offers many advantages to brain tumor surgery, since it allows neurosurgeons to maximize surgical resection, while minimizing neurologic risks. Is this procedure well tolerated by most patients? What role does MRI mapping play in awake craniotomy? Dr. Donald O'Rourke, associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania Neurological Institute and the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine,

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The Link Between Psoriasis and Cardiac Conditions

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2009/05/14

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Joel Gelfand, MD Are patients with psoriasis more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, and what mechanisms might link these two conditions? Do the severity of psoriasis and the agents used to treat this condition factor in to determining a patient's cardiovascular risk? Host Dr. Lee Freedman asks Dr. Joel Gelfand, assistant professor of dermatology and medical director of the clinical studies unit in the department of dermatology at Penn Medicine,

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Prostatic Cryosurgery and Robotic Prostatectomy

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/12/05

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: David I. Lee, MD Newer options for treating prostate cancer include cryosurgery and robotic prostatectomy. What does each of these methods involve and how can we determine the best treatment for our patients? Dr. David I. Lee, assistant professor of surgery at Penn Medicine, explores the advantages, risks, and outcomes. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

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The Biomechanical Approach to Heart Disease

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/11/13

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Joseph Gorman III, MD Many cardiovascular researchers consider the heart from a biochemical or genetic standpoint, but what are the advantages to a biomechanical approach? Dr. Joseph Gorman, associate professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, considers assessment of the pathogenesis of heart disease and heart failure at the organ level with host Dr. Lee Freedman. How are catheter-based techniques proving effective for

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Incisionless Brain Surgery

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/11/06

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Jason G. Newman, MD, FACS Minimally-invasive surgery is generally an attractive option, but how reliable and effective is brain surgery performed through the nose? Dr. Jason Newman, assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explores the rapidly evolving field of incisionless brain surgery with host Dr. Lee Freedman. What are the obstacles to approaching brain surgery through the

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When a Fracture is More Than a Fracture

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/08/14

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Samir Mehta, MD Dr. Samir Mehta, chief of orthopedic trauma at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the role of the orthopedic traumatologist. What does this designation mean? What kind of special care or expertise do these specialists bring to the care of the patient? In what situations might an orthopedic traumatologist be called in for consultation? If you were in an accident, wouldn't you want this specialist called in to

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: GreenLight for Laser...

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/08/13

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Joseph Harryhill, MD Dr. Joseph Harryhill, assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, outlines procedural considerations for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia with host Dr. Lee Freedman. Dr. Harryhill provides a contrast between more traditional approaches and newer therapies, including the GreenLight laser. Should you be referring your patients for laser therapy? If so, what might be the expected

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Investigational Approaches to Structural and Valvular...

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/08/05

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Howard C. Herrmann, MD We are increasingly able to turn to non-surgical therapies for structural and valvular heart disease. Host Dr. Lee Freedman discusses investigational, catheter-based treatment with Dr. Howard Herrmann, professor of medicine, and director of interventional cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. What new devices are making these advances possible? What are the

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Practice and Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/07/23

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Gordon H. Baltuch, MD, PhD Known as the ‘pacemaker for the brain,' deep brain stimulation has made noteworthy progress in treating Parkinson's disease. Dr. Gordon Baltuch, associate professor of neurosurgery and director of the Center for Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, joins host Dr. Lee Freedman to explain how deep brain stimulation works, and take a look ahead to its potential treatment

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Image-Guided Surgery

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/07/08

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Craig Israelite, MD In surgery, we strive for less invasive procedures that still allow for the greatest precision possible. Developments in image-guided surgery are helping us meet this goal. Dr. Craig Israelite, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, joins host Dr. Lee Freedman to discuss computer-assisted tools for surgery. How has the field evolved since its inception ten years ago? What are the

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Approaching Vulnerable Plaque in the Coronaries

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/05/30

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Emile Mohler III, MD How should we approach vulnerable plaques in the coronaries and how can we calculate more precise risk levels in both high- and average-risk patients? Host Dr. Lee Freedman addresses diagnosis and treatment options with Dr. Emile Mohler III, associate professor of medicine and director of vascular medicine within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Mohler passed away in October 2017. This interview honors his

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Addressing Vascular Plaque Ruptures

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/05/30

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Emile Mohler III, MD A ruptured vascular plaque with subsequent thrombus often triggers the heart attack that occurs without warning. How do we identify and treat at-risk cardiac patients? Host Dr. Lee Freedman discusses an array of tools to evaluate plaque burden and promote plaque stabilization with Dr. Emile Mohler III, associate professor of medicine and director of vascular medicine within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Mohler

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Melanoma Basics: Are You Up To Date?

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/02/14

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Christopher Miller, MD Dr. Miller reviews basic and newer understandings about melanomas---how do they arise, what are risk factors, how are they recognized and diagnosed?

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Think Surgery?

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/01/25

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: William Welch, MD Dr. Welch reviews the approach to this common and disabling condition that affects our older patients. He reviews the diagnosis and initial treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis and then discusses how surgical techniques can bring relief to many of our patients.

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New Surgical Options for Spinal Disorders

Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine ·

2008/01/25

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: William Welch, MD Advancing surgical treatments and devices are producing better outcomes for patients with spinal problems. How do these innovations alleviate pain associated with spinal stenosis, spinal metastases and spine trauma? Dr. William Welch, chief of neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, describes new spinal implants, including the X-STOP device, and motion preservation systems that are replacing traditional fusions.

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