Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians

Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians

Better Edge is a podcast for physicians. It showcases current research and breakthroughs in care by Northwestern Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is an academic medical center located in Chicago, IL.

Episodes

October 2, 2023
shedding-light-on-primary-vitreoretinal-lymphoma

A multidisciplinary team from Northwestern Medicine — Ocular Oncologist Chris Bowen, MD, Neurooncologist Karan Dixit, MD, and Neurosurgeon Stephen Magill, MD, PhD — join this episode of the Better Edge podcast. They discuss primary vitreoretinal...

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sex-differences-in-pain-and-quantitative-sensory-testing-in-patients-with-rheumatoid-arthritis

Yvonne C. Lee, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology, explores pain mechanisms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Dr. Lee is an expert on the effects of central nervous system (CNS) modulation of pain...

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transplant-oncology-current-trends-and-future-directions-for-physicians

Dive into the captivating realm of transplant oncology as Laura M. Kulik, MD, a renowned gastroenterologist at Northwestern Medicine, shares groundbreaking insights. Uncover the remarkable journey of transplantation option...

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ai-driven-diabetic-retinopathy-screening

Paul Bryar, MD, professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology at Northwestern Medicine, discusses how AI is being used to transform diabetic retinopathy screening.

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addressing-prostate-cancer-disparities-among-black-men

In this Better Edge podcast episode, Adam Murphy, MD, delves into a critical and often overlooked aspect of healthcare—prostate cancer disparities among minority populations, particularly Black men. Dr. Murphy's pioneering research has unc...

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weight-loss-modalities

Join our thorough examination of weight loss modalities with Eric Hungness, MD, a general and bariatric surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, and Veronica Johnson, MD, a specialist in internal medicine at Northwestern Medicine, both esteemed experts in their field.

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behavioral-health-team-integration-in-the-emergency-department

In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Andrew C. New, MD, assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the benefits of having a behavioral health team integrated into the Emerge...

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transforming-second-line-immunotherapy-for-endometrial-cancer

Tune into Better Edge as we sit down with Emma Barber, MD, director of Robotic Surgery in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Barber is an accomplished researcher, having published more than 45 peer-re...

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connective-tissue-disease-the-intersection-between-rheumatology-and-dermatologyMariam A. Siddiqui, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology, delves into the relationship between connective tissue diseases and the skin. She explains the common cutaneous manifestations observed in patients wit...
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ross-procedures-routinely-performed-at-northwestern-medicineIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD, surgical director, Center for Heart Valve Disease and professor of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the complexities, technical expertise ...
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stroke-prevention-and-left-atrial-appendage-occlusion-laao-devices-at-northwestern-medicineIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Bradley P. Knight, MD, director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, director, Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders and the Chester C. and Deborah M. Cooley Distinguished...
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hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-and-the-treatment-and-surgical-options-offered-at-northwestern-medicineIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Lubna Choudhury, MD, professor of Cardiology, at Northwestern Medicine discusses diverse manifestations, diagnostic testing, medical treatments and su...
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dizziness-a-neuro-otologic-and-neuro-ophthalmic-approach

Neuro-Otologist Nicholas Hać, MD, and Neuro-Ophthalmologist Neena Cherayil, MD, both of Northwestern Medicine, shed light on eye movement abnormalities in patients with dizziness, including their causes and significance. They discuss com...

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quality-improvement-of-surgical-team-communication-of-required-percutaneous-nephrolithotomy-equipment

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Urology, describes the percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) equipment whiteboard her team developed. It which improved equipment communication accu...

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the-northwestern-medicine-approaches-for-gastroparesis

In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Joy Jia Liu, MD, gastroenterologist and instructor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the causes and prevalence of gastroparesis as well as the approaches No...

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spinal-cord-injury-and-psychology-integration-at-marianjoy-rehabilitation-hospitalThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features Anita Kou, MD, physiatrist, and Leslie S. Rogers, PhD, psychologist, both at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. They discuss how psychology ...
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hip-preservation-surgeries-at-northwestern-medicineThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features Michael David Stover, MD, professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, and Sanjeev Bhatia, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Northwestern Medicine and director of the Hip and Knee Joint ...
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northwestern-medicine-neuropsychologyThis episode of the Better Edge podcast features James L. Reilly, MD, associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Reilly discusses neuropsychological testing at Northwestern Medicine and how teams use it to estab...
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predicting-which-bladder-cancer-patients-will-respond-to-immunotherapyNorthwestern Medicine scientists, led by Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD, have developed a biomarker signature test to predict which patients with bladder cancer will respond to immunotherapy. The discovery, from a new study publi...
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northwestern-medicine-spine-center-and-study-on-spine-surgeryIn this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Alpesh A. Patel, MD, professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the Northw...
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