Better Edge : A Northwestern Medicine podcast for physicians

Dec 10 2024 150 ep. 2

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Better Edge is a podcast for physicians. It showcases current research and breakthroughs in care by Northwestern Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is an academic medical center located in Chicago, IL.

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Navigating CMS’ Patient-Reported Outcome Performance Measures for THA and TKA

David W. Manning, MD, and Caroline P. Thirukumaran, PhD, both of Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery join the Better Edge podcast. They delve into the CMS Orthopedic Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Performance Measure for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Dr. Manning and Dr. Thirukumaran provide an in-depth discussion on these performance measur

Strategies for Managing Overactive Bladder in Women

Jennifer U. Miles-Thomas, MD, explores the diagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder in women. She covers: • Underlying causes• Impact on quality of life• The range of treatment options Dr. Miles-Thomas highlights the importance of personalized care, shared decision-making and guidelines-based management for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Increased Autoreactivity and Maturity of EBI2+ Antibody-Secreting Cells in Nasal Polyps: Implications for Recurrence and Treatment

In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Bruce K. Tan, MD, associate professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses his recent research study titled, “Increased Autoreactivity and Maturity of EBI2+ Antibody-Secreting Cells from Nasal Polyps,” which sheds light on the cells’ role in predicting polyp recurrence after sinus surgery a

The Power in Our Patients Hands: Exploring LVAD and Suicide

Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc, and Alyssa M. Vela, PhD, discuss a recent paper they co-authored that explores the importance of addressing the unique psychosocial and emotional challenges faced by patients with advanced heart failure.

ACR Convergence: Managing Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases, and More Highlights

Yvonne C. Lee, MD, shares key takeaways from her ACR Convergence presentation on sleep disturbances in patients with rheumatoid diseases. Additionally, Dr. Lee gives an overview of the meeting’s standout presentations.

HoLEP Outcomes With Blood Thinners

Perry Xu, MD, discusses his paper, which was a retrospective analysis of HoLEP in patients who held or continued blood thinners. Dr. Xu explains: • The use of the holmium laser in the procedure• Common indications for blood thinner therapy• Intraoperative and post-op outcomes • The clinical implications of the study findings

Using AI to Improve Local Staging for Prostate Cancer

Hiten D. Patel, MD, joins this episode of Better Edge to discuss his research on using AI to help more accurately detect and stage prostate cancer.

How Social Factors Affect Cardiovascular Health in Asian American Subgroups

Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH, explores how social factors and disparities affect cardiovascular health in Asian American subgroups. He emphasizes the need to understand and address these factors in patient care.

Diagnosing and Treating Rare Pediatric Disorders with Mary Keen, MD

Mary Keen, MD, a pediatric physiatrist, shares her extensive experience with rare pediatric conditions. Dr. Keen discusses the challenges of diagnosing these conditions, helpful resources for the diagnostic process, multidisciplinary approaches, innovative treatments, and the role of exercise in managing mitochondrial disorders and other rare conditions.

Ophthalmology Subspecialists Share AAO 2024 Insights

Surendra Basti, MD, Manjot K. Gill, MD, and Angelo P. Tanna, MD, share what you need to know from AAO 2024.