The Scope Radio

Should you go to the ER for back pain? In this episode of ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen details the two symptoms you should be looking for that could be signs of something requiring immediate emergency care. The second one might surprise you.

“It is a playground for new ideas,” says Julie Beynon, director of the Imagine Perfect Care Resource Center. The recently opened center is a central hub to house, test and develop ideas to improve health care as we know it. The center focuses on making connections between organizations and providing resources, as well as feedback to help foster innovation in the U of U Health Sciences. Beynon explains the center’s mission and how it can help you get the ball rolling on that new idea.

Breastfeeding should be easy. All mammals do it, but as a new mother, if you have questions, who do you talk to? OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones sits down with Mary Erickson, a lactation specialist at the University of Utah Hospital. They discuss the common questions and concerns new mothers may have about breastfeeding, as well as the help lactation specialists can offer.

Breastfeeding should be easy. All mammals do it, but as a new mother, if you have questions, who do you talk to? OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones sits down with Mary Erickson, a lactation specialist at the University of Utah Hospital. They discuss the common questions and concerns new mothers may have about breastfeeding, as well as the help lactation specialists can offer.

Dermatologist Dr. David Smart answers the question about when you should be concerned about moles. He goes over the “ABCDE’s” of what a dermatologist looks for in moles and when you should consider a trip to the doctor.

For the past 50 years, pacemakers have hardly changed, but a new device has the potential to change how pacemakers work. The device is the size of a large vitamin and is implanted via catheter rather than surgery. No need for a skin pocket or wires, and no visible signs the patient even has a pacemaker. Cardiologist Dr. Roger Freedman talks about the new leadless pacemaker implantation and how to know if it’s a good fit for you.

Dermatologist Dr. David Smart answers the question about when you should be concerned about moles. He goes over the “ABCDE’s” of what a dermatologist looks for in moles and when you should consider a trip to the doctor.

For the past 50 years, pacemakers have hardly changed, but a new device has the potential to change how pacemakers work. The device is the size of a large vitamin and is implanted via catheter rather than surgery. No need for a skin pocket or wires, and no visible signs the patient even has a pacemaker. Cardiologist Dr. Roger Freedman talks about the new leadless pacemaker implantation and how to know if it’s a good fit for you.

The rotator cuff is a group of tightly connected muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. These muscles can be torn in a traumatic injury or simply by age-related wear and tear. According to Dr. Bob Burks, professor of orthopedics, 60 percent to 70 percent of patients will have some sort of tear by age 80. However, not all tears need surgery. Dr. Burks explains what the injury is and when to consider seeking surgical treatment.

The rotator cuff is a group of tightly connected muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. These muscles can be torn in a traumatic injury or simply by age-related wear and tear. According to Dr. Bob Burks, professor of orthopedics, 60 percent to 70 percent of patients will have some sort of tear by age 80. However, not all tears need surgery. Dr. Burks explains what the injury is and when to consider seeking surgical treatment.

Kids love animals, but after making the connection between cows and burgers, some decide that they no longer want to eat meat. It is not uncommon for kids to decide to become vegetarian, but what are you supposed to do to keep your growing child healthy and strong? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses ways to understand your child’s new dietary choices and some easy tips to make sure your child gets enough calories and nutrients.

Kids love animals, but after making the connection between cows and burgers, some decide that they no longer want to eat meat. It is not uncommon for kids to decide to become vegetarian, but what are you supposed to do to keep your growing child healthy and strong? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses ways to understand your child’s new dietary choices and some easy tips to make sure your child gets enough calories and nutrients.

Through the use of technology, as well as other media and information-gathering initiatives, patients can help doctors better communicate with them and other health care experts. Jean Shipman, director at Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, shares her Imagine Perfect Care statement and the library’s efforts to empower patients to become active contributors and participants in their own health care.

Diarrhea is a not-so-pleasant condition we have all experienced at one point or another. But what should you do if it lasts longer than a day? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about how to treat the problem of diarrhea and what symptoms mean you should seek your doctor’s help.

Through the use of technology, as well as other media and information-gathering initiatives, patients can help doctors better communicate with them and other health care experts. Jean Shipman, director at Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, shares her Imagine Perfect Care statement and the library’s efforts to empower patients to become active contributors and participants in their own health care.