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Integrative Medicine
The Art of Integrative Medicine
Johns Hopkins acupuncturist Rachel Waldman, L.Ac. discusses the evolving role of acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and other holistic health practices within the modern medical landscape. -
Women's Health
The Benefits of Mindfulness
The practice of staying present in the moment benefits individuals by lowering chronic stress, anxiety, blood pressure and pain intensity while also improving focus, memory and even immune function. Listen as clinical psychologist and director of the mindfulness program at Johns Hopkins Dr. Neda Gould discusses the importance of a mindfulness practice. -
Lung cancer
The Latest on Lung Cancer Screening & Survivorship
Johns Hopkins thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stephen Yang along with other experts in the field discuss learning to live as a lung cancer survivor and what you can expect for follow-up care and lifestyle adjustments. Dr. Yang also discusses early lung cancer screenings and how they play a crucial role in treating lung cancers and saving lives.
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Women's Health
The Root of Addictive Behaviors
Substance abuse and addiction kill 11.8 million people annually, more than all cancers combined.
This month's podcast features a discussion on the root of addictive behaviors and substance abuse disorders between moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney and Johns Hopkins Medicine internal medicine and public health physician, Dr. Michael Fingerhood, who serves as director of addiction medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Women's Health
The Troublesome Itch: The Importance of Acknowledging Chronic Itch
Moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by medical dermatologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center, Dr. Shawn Kwatra. They discuss the various causes of chronic itch and the implication of untreated chronic itch. -
Breast cancer
Tools for Survivorship: Thriving After Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer experts Antonio Wolff, M.D. and Kimberly Peairs, M.D. discuss what you need to know after breast cancer treatment. -
Heart Health
Traditional and Female-Specific Risk Factors that Influence A Woman’s Cardiovascular Risk
Women face both traditional risk factors and unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease when compared to men. Join cardiologist Erin Michos and cardiac surgeon Jennifer Lawton for a free webinar discussing heart disease risk factors, screening and treatment options for women. -
Esophageal Atresia
Treating and Managing Esophageal and Airway Conditions in Children
It is estimated that one in 3,500 babies is born with esophageal atresia — an incomplete formation of the esophagus. Johns Hopkins general pediatric surgeons Shaun Kunisaki and Mark Slidell as they discuss treatment options for rare and complex esophageal and airway conditions in children. Learn more about Johns Hopkins Children Center’s multidisciplinary care model and dedicated programs designed to treat and manage patients with esophageal diseases.
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Fertility
Treatment of Cervical Insufficiency
Cervical insufficiency (formerly called an incompetent cervix), is a condition where your cervix becomes short or opens earlier than it should during a pregnancy. This unfortunately can lead to losing a pregnancy or delivering preterm, which can put a baby and mother at risk of health issues as well. Join Johns Hopkins maternal-fetal medicine expert, Dr. Torre Halscott, to learn about the current evidence to diagnose cervical insufficiency and the treatments available to help, including cervical cerclage.
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Lung cancer
Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, but early diagnosis and a team approach to treating the disease can increase survival rates. In this online seminar, Johns Hopkins thoracic oncology experts Julie Brahmer and Richard Battafarano discuss treatments for lung cancer and how pioneering research is leading to new options for patients.
