UF Health MedEd Cast

UF Health MedEd Cast

Earn CME credits while learning about trending clinical topics and research advances from UF Health Shands Hospital experts.

Episodes

December 3, 2025
advances-in-liquid-biopsy-and-circulating-tumor-dna

In this episode, Dr. Peter Dziegielewski explores the concept of liquid biopsy—an innovative approach to cancer diagnosis. Learn about its applications in tracking treatment efficacy, monitoring minimal residual disease, and the evolving role...

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chronic-lung-allograft-dysfunction-where-are-we-in-2025

Dr Valverde will Explore the frontiers of transplant immunology, challenges and, hope in long-term graft survival. 

Learn more about Adriana Valverde Zuniga, MD 

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michael-s-okun-m-d-discusses-understanding-treating-and-advancing-parkinson-s-care

Michael Okun, M.D. discusses understanding Parkinson’s causes, advancing care models and inspiring future treatments.

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the-bone-back-connection-enhancing-surgical-success-through-bone-health

In this episode, we dive into the importance of bone health for patients undergoing spinal surgery, emphasizing how osteoporosis can impact surgical outcomes. We explore the benefits of establishing a bone health clinic wh...

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how-uf-health-has-played-a-pivotal-role-in-the-development-of-radiosurgery

In this episode, Drs. Friedman and Bova help listeners understand the radiosurgery paradigm, discuss the kinds of tumors that can be treated with radiosurgery, and explain the role that UF Health has played in the devel...

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uf-health-education-intervention-program-for-adolescent-pitchers

Preventing Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
This episode dives into the critical issue of overuse injuries in adolescent baseball pitchers. Dr. Ryan Roach discusses key risk factors, the importance of proper mechanics, ...

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results-of-endovascular-graft-aortic-repair-in-mixed-connective-tissue-disease-heritable-aortic-disease-patients-is-it-time-to-change-the-guidelines-in-what-circumstance-is-endovascular-repair-indicated

In this interview, Drs. Scali and Spratt discuss how the historical norms are being challen...

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what-s-new-in-the-uf-pediatric-intestinal-rehabilitation-program

The panelists review common conditions leading to pediatric intestinal failure. They will also discuss the importance of multidisciplinary care that children receive as patients of the UF Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Progr...

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new-treatment-options-for-inappropriate-sinus-tachycardia-ist

In this episode, Drs. Beaver and Xiang provide an introduction of new treatment options for IST: Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia. 

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update-on-surgical-management-of-pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea in children can be associated with growth, developmental, and cardiopulmonary complications. Surgical options to treat OSA in children are constantly evolving, from not only new techniques on t...

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focal-therapy-for-prostate-cancer

In this podcast, Tarik Benidir, M.D., a urologic oncologist at UF Health, argues that focal therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of prostate cancer. He emphasizes the importance of patient selection criteria, potential risks and benefits, and optimal treat...

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hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia-hht

In this episode, Drs. Ataya and Justice provide an overview of diagnostic criteria, workup evaluations, and medical treatment, including surgical options, for HHT nosebleeds. They also discuss future direction of HHT research and treatment options.

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phrenic-nerve-stimulator-and-sleep-apnea

In this episode, Drs. Konecny and Syed discuss state of the art treatments of sleep apnea and heart disease at UF Health, including identifying high rates of sleep apnea in patients with cardiovascular disease, understanding the difference between obstr...

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the-utility-of-3d-gait-analysis-in-the-treatment-of-pediatric-neuromuscular-conditions

In this interview, Dr. Norrell provides key information about children with neuromuscular disorders, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hereditary spastic paraplegia, chromosomal disorders, and children w...

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major-reconstruction-of-the-head-and-neck-defect-oriented-approach-to-free-tissue-transfer

Dr. Austin Lam identifies considerations to employ when assessing reconstructive options for aerodigestive tract defects and other soft tissue defects within the head and neck, describing advantages and ...

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November 25, 2024
cardiac-amyloidosis

Cardiac amyloidosis used to be a disease with no treatment and poor outcomes. Now we have new treatment options, new ways to make the diagnosis, and much improved outcomes. Unfortunately, this disease is still very under-diagnosed, often until patients are in the late stage...

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the-effect-of-smoking-on-outcomes-after-total-shoulder-arthroplasty

Jonahtan Wright, MD reviews the effect of smoking on functional outcomes and implant survival of anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty. He and his team sought to compare functional outcomes and survival between non-smokers, f...

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urologic-management-of-spina-bifida-in-pediatric-patients

We discuss some of the main urologic goals for our pediatric patients with spina bifida. In addition to different treatment options and management considerations, we address the importance of multidisciplinary care.

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sialendoscopy-understanding-its-benefits-and-limitations-in-treating-salivary-gland-disorders

Thomas Schrepfer, M.D., discusses what sialendoscopy is, how it works as a minimally invasive technique, and the benefits and limitations in treating salivary gland disorders.

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perspectives-on-aortic-surgery-training-among-vascular-trainees-barriers-and-opportunities-for-the-future

Salvatore Scali, MD, provides a contemporary perspective on aortic surgery training will be discussed highlighting current case volumes and future projections among training programs in th...

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