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S14.E1 ∙ GERD and Obesity: What's the Connection?

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Anyone who has had a big meal late at night knows that inescapable feeling of acid reflux going up into the esophagus and making you miserable. But did you know that being obese can actually put you at risk not only for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease but also cause you to suffer more frequent and severe symptoms and put you at risk for more serious complications. And you might be very surprised at how close "clinical obesity" is to your ideal body weight. In this program we take a closer look at reflux disease and its connection to obesity and other medical conditions. Plus we discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help bring this condition under control. The important message is patients should get into to see their doctors so they can take advantage of the latest research.

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S14.E2 ∙ Exploring New Ways to Repair a Hernia

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

More than one million hernia repair operations are performed in the United States every year. While the majority of these operations are very successful, there are still many patients who experience long-term, post-surgical discomfort. But that doesn't have to happen. In this program we explore innovative surgical techniques that can offer patients shorter recovery times and smaller incisions. Plus we look at the advancements over the years in the material surgeons use to actually repair the hernia. We'll see how modern mesh products have improved since the first ones were introduced in the 1950's and hear about the difference these new products can make in patients' lives.

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S14.E3 ∙ Targeting Primary Immunodeficiency: The Search for a Cure

Wed, Oct 14, 2009

Primary Immunodeficiency is a mysterious genetic condition where patients are born with holes or defects in their immune systems that make them vulnerable to many different diseases and infections. While there are more than 150 different primary immunodeficiencies the treatments have largely remained the same over the years. But today scientists and researchers are discovering new and more innovative ways to not only treat these conditions...but also new more convenient ways for patients to receive their treatments which can vastly improve their quality of life. In some cases, the only life-saving treatment is a stem cell transplant which replaces a patient's entire immune system. We'll see how these treatments are working in patients today and meet people who are living well with primary immunodeficiency.

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S14.E4 ∙ Back to Full Stride: Knee Replacement Surgery

Wed, Oct 21, 2009

It's become all too common...people not exercising, taking it easy because "my knees are shot". You can see it in the Baby Boomer generation: men and women who were once active and vibrant, now sidelined with arthritis and debilitating knee pain. But it doesn't have to be that way. New techniques and advancements in knee replacement surgical techniques and materials are giving many of those baby boomers their active lives back. In this program we'll meet surgeons who are experts in knee replacements. Plus we'll hear from their patients who will detail what lead them to opt for knee replacement operations and see what a difference these replacements have made in their lives.

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S14.E5 ∙ Breath of Life: Living Well with COPD

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

It's an extremely common condition and if not properly treated it can be devastating...chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. The major symptom is shortness of breath upon exertion...and to avoid that symptom...many people just stop exerting themselves and resign themselves to a much poorer quality of life. But there are effective therapies that can literally give these patients their breath back! Treatments can improve the function of the lungs and reduce the debilitating symptoms. In this program we'll help people understand more about the therapies for COPD, how the disease can be managed and how some of the complications can be prevented.

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S14.E6 ∙ Hope for the Future: New Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Wed, Nov 04, 2009

Lymphoma, cancer of the lymphatic system was once a rapidly fatal disease. But today there have been significant improvements in treatments and therapies for this type of cancer that are making a real impact in patients lives. In this program, we examine what Lymphoma is and explore the latest treatments and therapies that are offering hope and life to both patients and their loved ones. We'll also take a look into the future and hear about innovative therapies that are coming in next several years.

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