2020

S4.E1 ∙ Out of Mind

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

Multiple Sclerosis has often been called the disease of young white women, but new studies have produced some startling information about the previously unrecognized impact of MS on African Americans. In Out of Mind, we follow two extraordinary people through their challenges in coping with MS. Dawn, a brilliant PhD candidate, left her studies behind over 20 years ago. Tyler, son of NFL hall of famer Earl Campbell, had his own NFL dream cut short when his health took a turn no one saw coming. The stories of these two influencers will bring you to tears.

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S4.E2 ∙ Bonded Hope

Sun, Feb 19, 2023

A family in Utah spends every possible minute they can outdoors, enjoying nature together and testing themselves physically. They are a family bonded in hope, overcoming the tremendous challenges of a rare genetic disease called Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 where liver malfunction causes severe damage to the kidneys and can lead to the need for liver and kidney transplants. Three of the four children in the family have PH1. Featuring renowned experts, Dr. David J. Sas and Dr. John C. Lieske from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.

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S4.E3 ∙ Strong Hearted

Sun, Feb 26, 2023

In this special episode of Medical Stories, we travel into the world of heart transplants and follow two families through their nerve-wracking journeys. Both Glenn and Jordan went from being very sick with mere months to live to become heart transplant recipients. Learn how they are doing today, and what they and their families went through when the call came with the news, "We have a heart for you". Featuring renowned experts, Dr. Jacob Schroder, from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and Dr. Maryjane Farr from Columbia University in New York, NY.

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S4.E4 ∙ Growing Too Fast

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

Every parent who guides a child going through puberty understands the daily challenges of changing bodies, growth spurts, and high emotions that can complicate tender relationships. It's part of growing up and we do our best to help our children take it in stride. But what happens when your child hits puberty far earlier than expected? Perhaps as young as just five years of age? In Growing Too Fast, we look at the rare medical condition known as Central Precocious Puberty. Featuring renowned experts, Dr. Bradley S. Miller, from the University of Minnesota, Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, and Dr. Karen Klein, from UC San Diego School of Medicine, Rady's Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA.

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S4.E5 ∙ Hard to Swallow

Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Imagine achieving your life's dream to become a chef despite the fact that 80% of the food you prepare will trigger a severe reaction in your throat and cause you to choke. Chef Lori lives that life. In this episode of Medical Stories, we learn how both Lori, and Darrien, a talented student, have adapted to live with Eosinophilic esophagitis. EOE, as it is commonly known, is an allergic condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed and does not contract properly. Featuring renowned expert, Dr. Devon S. Dellon, from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

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S4.E6 ∙ Going the Distance

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Kenny's friends considered him the healthiest guy in the room and were shocked when the long-distance runner learned he had Multiple Myeloma. Similarly, Pam had healthy eating and daily yoga practice at the center of her life when she began her battle with gastric cancer. See how Pam and Kenny both found the strength to go the distance. Featuring renowned experts, Dr. Sagar Lonial, from Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Daniel Catenacci, from the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and Dr. Rutika J. Mehta from Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL.

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