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S16.E1 ∙ Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk

Wed, Mar 31, 2010

The epidemic of Obesity has lead to a rise in Type 2 diabetes and this has been become a major health crisis in the United States. Type 2 Diabetes is responsible for a number of significant health conditions including kidney disease, lower limb amputation, blindness and cardiovascular disease that can result in heart attacks and strokes. But the good news is that there are ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in some people, and for those who have already been diagnosed there are ways to keep patients from developing those potential devastating complications. In this program we'll explore the science of the obesity/diabetes/cardiovascular disease connection. Plus we'll see how newer approaches to treatments, diet plans and exercise routines can help patients better manage their disease.

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S16.E2 ∙ Advanced Prostate Cancer and Bone Loss

Wed, Apr 07, 2010

In this episode we discuss the treatments for Advanced Prostate Cancer, with a focus on bone loss associated with this disease. Through first hand accounts from patients who are in treatment right now we will help the audience understand how patients can make informed choices so patients and care givers can work together with their doctors, and be partners in their own care. We will also discuss emerging treatments that are being developed for prostate cancer. Plus we'll examine therapies to help men suffering with the bone loss that can accompany advanced prostate cancer.

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S16.E3 ∙ Gaucher Disease: A Mysterious Genetic Disorder

Wed, Apr 14, 2010

An inherited metabolic disorder known as Gaucher disease was first described by the French physician Philippe Gaucher in 1882. It is the most common of a class of diseases called lysosomal storage diseases. Gaucher disease is characterized by a wide array of symptoms and the severity of the disease ranges from undetectable to lethal. This devastating disease can affect any ethnic group; however the most common form of Gaucher disease is seen in people of eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish descent. In this program we will explore the history of this condition and meet patients who talk about their struggles with Gaucher Disease. We will also highlight the new treatments that are offering hope for people living with this mysterious condition.

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S16.E4 ∙ The Science of Multiple Sclerosis

Wed, Mar 31, 2010

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be devastating especially since the condition can affect people in many different age groups. But while the disease is well-known there is much still misunderstood about the condition. In this program we explore the many ways to manage MS, including the latest treatments available. Plus we'll hear the encouraging news from doctors who believe that MS is very treatable if therapy is started early.

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S16.E5 ∙ Living with Migraines: Managing Migraine and Cluster Headaches

Wed, Apr 28, 2010

At some point of our lives, we all seem to get what we feel is a headache or a migraine, but for some- migraines can be a debilitating condition that has daily complications. In addition to the pain and discomfort migraine headaches can keep sufferers up in the middle of the night, making them feel tired and lethargic the next day. A more intense type of headache called "cluster headaches"...sometimes known as suicide headaches because of the withering nature of the pain...are far less common but much more debilitating. In this program we explore the many types of treatments for these headaches...some have been around for a while, and others are fairly new: one class of newer treatments is commonly known as triptans. These medicines have been effective in relieving the symptoms associated with migraines and cluster headaches. But as you'll see, migraine patients often have to search to find the most effective treatment for their particular type of headache. The good news is today patients have newer options and better patient care.

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S16.E6 ∙ Uncontrollable Emotional Outbursts: Could This Be Happening to You?

Wed, May 05, 2010

This program will explore the little-known condition called pseudobulbar affect (PBA), or emotional liability. PBA is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and unpredictable episodes of crying, laughing, or other emotional displays. It affects people with underlying neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or even Alzheimer's disease. The program will discuss how to recognize the symptoms of PBA, and it will encourage patients to see if they could be suffering from this condition and talk to their physicians about ways to manage it.

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