The Scope Radio

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A strain is an injury to a muscle. A fracture is an injury to a bone. Why is it important to know the differences? Dr. Emily Harold, professor of orthopedics at University of Utah Health Care joins Dr. Tom Miller to discuss the differences in these injuries, how to identify them and what the differences can mean for your treatment and recovery.

A factor found in umbilical cord blood could become the basis for a new therapy to fight sepsis, a leading cause of death in hospitals, explains Christian Con Yost, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah. He is corresponding author on a study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, showing that when given to mice, the newly discovered factor countered signs of sepsis, such as fever, fluctuations in respiratory rate, and death. Yost explains the research and next steps.

It can be scary when a young child gets a fever, especially if it doesn’t seem to be going down. How long should you wait until you get them to the hospital? What should you do before then? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner answers these questions and tells you when medical attention is needed for a fever in children.

It can be scary when a young child gets a fever, especially if it doesn’t seem to be going down. How long should you wait until you get them to the hospital? What should you do before then? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner answers these questions and tells you when medical attention is needed for a fever in children.

When you go to the hospital, you may already be anxious and stressed. Navigating the maze of a large hospital can be frustrating and being lost is the last thing you want to do when seeking treatment. Luckily, at the University of Utah, a new online wayfinding system is being developed that not only helps patients find their way, but also provides useful information about the different departments, clinics and centers. Christopher Strong, a geographic system analyst working on the project speaks about his Imagine Perfect Care statement and how this system can give patients more control over their health care.

Playing sports can be hard on a body and lead to a serious injury that might need immediate attention. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen covers the top three most common sports injuries he sees in the emergency room. Find out what they are, how to treat them and when you should go to the ER immediately.

When you go to the hospital, you may already be anxious and stressed. Navigating the maze of a large hospital can be frustrating and being lost is the last thing you want to do when seeking treatment. Luckily, at the University of Utah, a new online wayfinding system is being developed that not only helps patients find their way, but also provides useful information about the different departments, clinics and centers. Christopher Strong, a geographic system analyst working on the project speaks about his Imagine Perfect Care statement and how this system can give patients more control over their health care.

Playing sports can be hard on a body and lead to a serious injury that might need immediate attention. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen covers the top three most common sports injuries he sees in the emergency room. Find out what they are, how to treat them and when you should go to the ER immediately.

You’ve been good about family planning, You’ve had the children you want, when you want. You’ve always used birth control, but when can you stop? For most women, it is when they enter menopause, but some birth control methods can make it difficult to tell when you are menopausal. OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores the different types of birth control and the steps women can begin to take to get off birth control when they’re ready.

You’ve been good about family planning, You’ve had the children you want, when you want. You’ve always used birth control, but when can you stop? For most women, it is when they enter menopause, but some birth control methods can make it difficult to tell when you are menopausal. OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores the different types of birth control and the steps women can begin to take to get off birth control when they’re ready.

It is estimated that one in five women will experience depression during pregnancy or after the birth of their child. Many women describe feelings of guilt, isolation or feeling trapped, yet don’t seek treatment for their condition. Dr. Maria Muzik, director of the Women and Infants Health Clinic in Michigan, explain treatment options available to women during and after pregnancy.

It is estimated that one in five women will experience depression during pregnancy or after the birth of their child. Many women describe feelings of guilt, isolation or feeling trapped, yet don’t seek treatment for their condition. Dr. Maria Muzik, director of the Women and Infants Health Clinic in Michigan, explain treatment options available to women during and after pregnancy.

When it comes to your health, you should always be careful what you read online. Especially when it comes to a surgery like hip replacement. There are two commonly used surgical approaches for the implant, but which one is best for you? Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of orthopedics at the U discusses hip replacement surgery and why you should speak with your surgeon about your surgery rather than trust online articles.

When it comes to your health, you should always be careful what you read online. Especially when it comes to a surgery like hip replacement. There are two commonly used surgical approaches for the implant, but which one is best for you? Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of orthopedics at the U discusses hip replacement surgery and why you should speak with your surgeon about your surgery rather than trust online articles.

Does your child’s nose seem to be a trauma magnet, constantly getting bumped, bruised, and bloodied? It’s pretty typical for kids to hurt their nose as they play and explore. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how you should treat your child’s injured nose at home and when it’s time to go to the doctor.